Joan Johnston
15
Book Series
73
Total Books
📚 Where to Start?
Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books
Best for beginners - Start with "The Cowboy" (2000)
Publication Order of Wolf Books
Popular choice - Start with "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing / Hazard Ranch" (1991)
Publication Order of Mail-Order Brides Books
Popular choice - Start with "The Barefoot Bride" (1991)
Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books
Popular choice - Start with "A Little Time in Texas / Dallas" (1992)
About the Author
Joan Johnston is one of The New York Times bestselling and prominent authors of America, who has written many successful novels in her writing career. Most of her novels are basically written based on the Historical and Contemporary Romance genres. Joan was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, The United States. She was the 3rd child of her parents among her seven siblings. Her mother was a music teacher whereas her father was a sergeant in the Air Force. Joan grew up and went on to receive her degree in B.A., from the Jacksonville University in theatre in the year 1970. Later, she also earned her Master of Arts degree in the same field from the Illinois University in Urbana in the year 1970. This was followed by a law degree with honors from the Texas University, Austin in the year 1980. After. Joan Johnston is the author of over 73 books across 15 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Joan Johnston has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.
Book Series in Publication Order
Publication Order of Sisters Of The Lone Star Books
3 books
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Frontier Woman In 'Frontier Woman', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Sisters Of The Lone Star Books saga.(1988) ⭐ Start here
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Comanche Woman The Publication Order of Sisters Of The Lone Star Books series continues with 'Comanche Woman', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(1989) ⭐ Start here
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Texas Woman 'Texas Woman' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sisters Of The Lone Star Books series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(1989) ⭐ Start here
Publication Order of Wolf Books
3 books
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A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing / Hazard Ranch The Publication Order of Wolf Books series continues with 'A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing / Hazard Ranch', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(1991)
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Never Tease a Wolf In 'Never Tease a Wolf', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Wolf Books saga.(1991)
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Big Sky Country The Publication Order of Wolf Books series continues with 'Big Sky Country', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(2004)
Publication Order of Mail-Order Brides Books
2 books
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The Barefoot Bride In 'The Barefoot Bride', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Mail-Order Brides Books saga.(1991)
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Outlaw's Bride The Publication Order of Mail-Order Brides Books series continues with 'Outlaw's Bride', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(1993)
Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books
13 books
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A Little Time in Texas / Dallas Join the adventure in 'A Little Time in Texas / Dallas' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books series by Joan Johnston.(1992)
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Honey and the Hired Hand / Jesse Experience the magic of 'Honey and the Hired Hand / Jesse' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books universe.(1992)
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The Rancher and the Runaway Bride / Adam Experience the magic of 'The Rancher and the Runaway Bride / Adam' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books universe.(1993)
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The Cowboy and the Princess / Faron Join the adventure in 'The Cowboy and the Princess / Faron' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books series by Joan Johnston.(1993)
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The Wrangler and the Rich Girl / Garth Experience the magic of 'The Wrangler and the Rich Girl / Garth' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books universe.(1993)
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The Cowboy Takes a Wife / Carter 'The Cowboy Takes a Wife / Carter' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(1994)
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The Unforgiving Bride / Falcon 'The Unforgiving Bride / Falcon' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(1994)
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The Headstrong Bride / Callen Experience the magic of 'The Headstrong Bride / Callen' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books universe.(1994)
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The Disobedient Bride / Zach 'The Disobedient Bride / Zach' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(1995)
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The Temporary Groom / Billy 'The Temporary Groom / Billy' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(1996)
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The Virgin Groom / Mac Join the adventure in 'The Virgin Groom / Mac' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books series by Joan Johnston.(1997)
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The Substitute Groom / Colt Experience the magic of 'The Substitute Groom / Colt' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books universe.(1998)
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Sisters Found / Sisters / Breathless Seduction Join the adventure in 'Sisters Found / Sisters / Breathless Seduction' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hawk's Way Books series by Joan Johnston.(2002)
Publication Order of Frontier Brides Books
2 books
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The Inheritance Join the adventure in 'The Inheritance' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Frontier Brides Books series by Joan Johnston.(1995)
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Maverick Heart 'Maverick Heart' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Frontier Brides Books series by Joan Johnston.(1995)
Publication Order of Captive Hearts Books
4 books
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Captive Experience the magic of 'Captive' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Captive Hearts Books universe.(1996)
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After the Kiss 'After the Kiss' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Captive Hearts Books series by Joan Johnston.(1997)
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The Bodyguard Experience the magic of 'The Bodyguard' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Captive Hearts Books universe.(1998)
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The Bridegroom Experience the magic of 'The Bridegroom' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Captive Hearts Books universe.(1999)
Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books
14 books
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The Cowboy Join the adventure in 'The Cowboy' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series by Joan Johnston.(2000)
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The Texan Experience the magic of 'The Texan' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books universe.(2001)
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The Loner Experience the magic of 'The Loner' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books universe.(2002)
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The Price The Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series continues with 'The Price', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(2003)
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The Rivals Join the adventure in 'The Rivals' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series by Joan Johnston.(2004)
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The Next Mrs. Blackthorne Experience the magic of 'The Next Mrs. Blackthorne' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books universe.(2005)
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A Stranger's Game The Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series continues with 'A Stranger's Game', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(2008)
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Shattered The Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series continues with 'Shattered', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(2009)
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A Bitter Creek Christmas Join the adventure in 'A Bitter Creek Christmas' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series by Joan Johnston.(2013)
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Sinful The Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series continues with 'Sinful', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(2014)
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Shameless 'Shameless' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(2015)
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Surrender 'Surrender' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(2018)
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Sullivan's Promise The Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series continues with 'Sullivan's Promise', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(2019)
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Winter Magic 'Winter Magic' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series by Joan Johnston.(2020)
Publication Order of Bitter Creek: Mail-Order Bride Books
4 books
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Texas Bride 'Texas Bride' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bitter Creek: Mail-Order Bride Books series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(2012)
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Wyoming Bride Join the adventure in 'Wyoming Bride' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bitter Creek: Mail-Order Bride Books series by Joan Johnston.(2012)
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Montana Bride The Publication Order of Bitter Creek: Mail-Order Bride Books series continues with 'Montana Bride', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(2013)
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Blackthorne's Bride Join the adventure in 'Blackthorne's Bride' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Bitter Creek: Mail-Order Bride Books series by Joan Johnston.(2017)
Publication Order of Bitter Creek Collections
1 books
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The Men of Bitter Creek Experience the magic of 'The Men of Bitter Creek' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Bitter Creek Collections universe.(2019)
Publication Order of Benedict Brothers Books
4 books
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Outcast Experience the magic of 'Outcast' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Benedict Brothers Books universe.(2009)
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Invincible Join the adventure in 'Invincible' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Benedict Brothers Books series by Joan Johnston.(2010)
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Watch Out for My Girl In 'Watch Out for My Girl', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Benedict Brothers Books saga.(2012)
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Unforgettable In 'Unforgettable', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Benedict Brothers Books saga.(2014)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
10 books
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A Loving Defiance Experience the magic of 'A Loving Defiance' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1985)
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Colter's Wife 'Colter's Wife' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(1986)
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Fit to Be Tied / Something New Experience the magic of 'Fit to Be Tied / Something New' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1988)
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Marriage by the Book In 'Marriage by the Book', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1989)
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Sweetwater Seduction In 'Sweetwater Seduction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1990)
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Kid Calhoun In 'Kid Calhoun', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.(1993)
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I Promise Experience the magic of 'I Promise' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.(1996)
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Heartbeat 'Heartbeat' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Joan Johnston.(1997)
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No Longer a Stranger Join the adventure in 'No Longer a Stranger' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Joan Johnston.(2005)
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Taming the Lone Wolf The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Taming the Lone Wolf', another thrilling entry from Joan Johnston.(2015)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books
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One Simple Wish In 'One Simple Wish', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas saga.(1993)
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
7 books
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To Have and to Hold 'To Have and to Hold' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(1994)
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A Christmas Together Experience the magic of 'A Christmas Together' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Short Story Collections universe.(1994)
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Outlaws and Heroes Join the adventure in 'Outlaws and Heroes' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Joan Johnston.(1995)
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Breathing In Join the adventure in 'Breathing In' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Joan Johnston.(1997)
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Hot Pursuit Join the adventure in 'Hot Pursuit' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series by Joan Johnston.(1999)
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Spouse for Hire 'Spouse for Hire' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(1999)
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Under the Mistletoe 'Under the Mistletoe' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(2006)
Publication Order of Men at Work Books
1 books
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Something New Join the adventure in 'Something New' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Men at Work Books series by Joan Johnston.(1988)
Publication Order of Anthologies
4 books
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Abduction & Seduction In 'Abduction & Seduction', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Anthologies saga.(1995)
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Hawk's Way Brides Join the adventure in 'Hawk's Way Brides' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Joan Johnston.(1999)
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One Hot Summer 'One Hot Summer' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(2007)
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More Than Words, Volume 6 'More Than Words, Volume 6' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, set in the world Joan Johnston has created.(2010)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Joan Johnston?
Joan Johnston is a bestselling author known for 15 book series containing over 73 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books, Publication Order of Bitter Creek: Mail-Order Bride Books, Publication Order of Bitter Creek Collections. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
Q: What is the best Joan Johnston book series to start with?
For readers new to Joan Johnston's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Bitter Creek Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 14 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Joan Johnston's writing.
Q: How many books has Joan Johnston written?
Joan Johnston has written over 73 books across 15 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.