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Johanna Lindsey

Bestselling Author • 12 Series • 57 Books

12
Series
57
Books
12
Active

🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Captive Bride (1977)
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Publication Order of Glorious Angel Books
Start with: Glorious Angel (1982)
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Publication Order of Wyoming Books
Start with: Brave the Wild Wind (1980)

About Johanna Lindsey

Her works are mostly based on historical romance novels set in medieval America and Europe. Her writing styles and her ability to engage the reader in all her works has been the reason for her great success. Background information Johanna Lindsey’s background is quite an interesting one. Edwin Dennis Howard, who was Lindsey’s dad, died in German where he was serving in the American Army. It was during his service in Germany that Lindsey was born. Before he died, he had always wished to move to Hawaii after retiring and in his honor Lindsey and her mother moved to Hawaii after his untimely death. Lindsey later got married to Ralph and had three children. Later when her husband died, she moved to the state of Maine. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Johanna Lindsey has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Johanna Lindsey

Publication Order of Viking Haardrad Family Books
3 books 1980–1994
1

Fires of Winter

Fires of Winter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Viking Haardrad Family Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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1980
2

Hearts Aflame

Hearts Aflame explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Viking Haardrad Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1987
3

Surrender My Love

Surrender My Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Viking Haardrad Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1994
Publication Order of Glorious Angel Books
2 books 1982–1983
1

Glorious Angel

Glorious Angel continues the Publication Order of Glorious Angel Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1982
2

Heart of Thunder

Heart of Thunder explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Glorious Angel Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1983
Publication Order of Wyoming Books
3 books 1980–1992
1

Brave the Wild Wind

Brave the Wild Wind is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wyoming Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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1980
2

Savage Thunder

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wyoming Books with Savage Thunder, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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1989
3

Angel

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wyoming Books with Angel, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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1992
Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books
12 books 1985–2017
1

Love Only Once

Love Only Once explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1985
2

Tender Rebel

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books with Tender Rebel, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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1988
3

Gentle Rogue

Gentle Rogue continues the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1990
4

The Magic of You

Magic takes center stage in The Magic of You, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Johanna Lindsey.

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1993
5

Say You Love Me

Say You Love Me explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1996
6

The Present

The Present is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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1998
7

A Loving Scoundrel

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books with A Loving Scoundrel, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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2004
8

Captive of My Desires

Captive of My Desires explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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2006
9

No Choice But Seduction

No Choice But Seduction is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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2008
10

That Perfect Someone

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books with That Perfect Someone, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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2010
11

Stormy Persuasion

Stormy Persuasion continues the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
12

Beautiful Tempest

Beautiful Tempest is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Malory-Anderson Family Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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2017
Publication Order of Straton Family Books
2 books 1986–1997
1

A Heart So Wild

A Heart So Wild explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Straton Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1986
2

All I Need Is You

All I Need Is You is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Straton Family Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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1997
Publication Order of Shefford's Knights Books
2 books 1989–1999
1

Defy Not the Heart

Defy Not the Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Shefford's Knights Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1989
2

Joining

Joining continues the Publication Order of Shefford's Knights Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
Publication Order of Ly-San-Ter Family Books
3 books 1990–2001
1

Warrior's Woman

Conflict and courage define Warrior's Woman, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Ly-San-Ter Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1990
2

Keeper of the Heart

Keeper of the Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Ly-San-Ter Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1993
3

Heart of a Warrior

Heart of a Warrior explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Ly-San-Ter Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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2001
Publication Order of Cardinia's Royalty Books
2 books 1991–1994
1

Once a Princess

Once a Princess continues the Publication Order of Cardinia's Royalty Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1991
2

You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me continues the Publication Order of Cardinia's Royalty Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1994
Publication Order of Sherring Cross Books
3 books 1992–2002
1

Man of My Dreams

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sherring Cross Books with Man of My Dreams, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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1992
2

Love Me Forever

Love Me Forever explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Sherring Cross Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1995
3

The Pursuit

The Pursuit continues the Publication Order of Sherring Cross Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
Publication Order of Reid Family Books
4 books 2000–2012
1

The Heir

The Heir is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Reid Family Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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2000
2

The Devil Who Tamed Her

The Devil Who Tamed Her continues the Publication Order of Reid Family Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
3

A Rogue of My Own

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Reid Family Books with A Rogue of My Own, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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2010
4

Let Love Find You

Let Love Find You explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Reid Family Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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2012
Publication Order of Callahan-Warren Books
3 books 2013–2018
1

One Heart to Win

One Heart to Win explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Callahan-Warren Books series by Johanna Lindsey.

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2013
2

Wildfire In His Arms

Wildfire In His Arms continues the Publication Order of Callahan-Warren Books story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2015
3

Marry Me By Sundown

Marry Me By Sundown is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Callahan-Warren Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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2018
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
18 books 1977–2019
1

Captive Bride

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Captive Bride, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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1977
2

A Pirate's Love

A Pirate's Love explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1978
3

Paradise Wild

Paradise Wild is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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1981
4

A Gentle Feuding

A Gentle Feuding is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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1983
5

So Speaks the Heart

So Speaks the Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1983
6

Tender is the Storm

Tender is the Storm continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1985
7

When Love Awaits

When Love Awaits explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1986
8

Secret Fire

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Secret Fire, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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1987
9

Silver Angel

Silver Angel continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1988
10

Prisoner of My Desire

Prisoner of My Desire explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Johanna Lindsey.

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1991
11

Until Forever

Until Forever continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Johanna Lindsey's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1995
12

Home for the Holidays

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Home for the Holidays, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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2000
13

A Man to Call My Own

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Man to Call My Own, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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2003
14

Marriage Most Scandalous

Marriage Most Scandalous is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Johanna Lindsey have come to expect.

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2005
15

His Ruthless Heart

His Ruthless Heart explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Johanna Lindsey.

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2006
16

When Passion Rules

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with When Passion Rules, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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2011
17

Make Me Love You

Make Me Love You explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Johanna Lindsey.

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2016
18

Temptation's Darling

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Temptation's Darling, another outstanding contribution from Johanna Lindsey.

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2019

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Johanna Lindsey?

Johanna Lindsey is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 57 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Viking Haardrad Family Books, Publication Order of Glorious Angel Books, Publication Order of Wyoming Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Johanna Lindsey series to start with?

For readers new to Johanna Lindsey's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 18 books. Begin with Captive Bride to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Johanna Lindsey written?

Johanna Lindsey has written over 57 books across 12 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Johanna Lindsey books in order?

Yes, reading Johanna Lindsey's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Johanna Lindsey write in?

Johanna Lindsey writes primarily in fiction. With 12 series across 57 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Johanna Lindsey's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Johanna Lindsey's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Johanna Lindsey's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Johanna Lindsey's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, Captive Bride, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.