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ⓘ About Judy Duarte
Judy Duarte is an inspirational and romance author from Southern California who has said that she always knew she was born to be an author. She was thrown a curve ball more than two decades ago and did what many new single mothers do. She pulled her four kids and herself together determined to make it as she started chasing her dreams. The best way she knew of becoming a role model was to show them that she had the grit and determination to follow her dreams. Despite her dislike of English as a subject, Judy Duarte has been a spinner of stories ever since she was a child. As a single mother, she spent a lot of time telling her children stories, creating characters and plots as she carpooled and commuted to college.
All Book Series by Judy Duarte
Prescription for Romance
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
The Family They Chose
Book 2 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Nancy Robards Thompson
The Doctor's Pregnant Bride?
Book 3 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Susan Crosby
The Billionaire's Baby Plan
Book 4 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Cinderella and the Playboy
Book 5 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Lois Faye Dyer
Flirting with Fireworks
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2007 Anthology · Teresa Carpenter
Under the Mistletoe with John Doe
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
Made in Texas!
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013 Anthology · Crystal Green
The Texan's Future Bride
Book 2 of 3 · published 2013 Anthology · Sheri Whitefeather
Fortune's Secret Heir
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Fortune's Perfect Valentine
Book 2 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
Fortune's Secret Husband
Book 3 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
Fortune's Special Delivery
Book 4 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Michelle Major
Fortune's Prince Charming
Book 5 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Nancy Robards Thompson
Fortune's Little Heartbreaker
Book 2 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Cindy Kirk
Mendoza's Secret Fortune
Book 3 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
The Taming of Delaney Fortune
Book 4 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Michelle Major
Fortune's June Bride
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2015 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Fortune's Fresh Start
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Michelle Major
Fortune's Texas Surprise
Book 2 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
Fortune's Greatest Risk
Book 4 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Betting on a Fortune
Book 5 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Nancy Robards Thompson
The Texan's Baby Bombshell
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Plain Jane and the Playboy
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2008 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
A Fortune Wedding
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Kristin Hardy
Fortune's Just Desserts
Book 3 of 5 · published 2011 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Fortune's Secret Baby / Fortune Found
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2011 Anthology · Christyne Butler,Victoria Pade
A Fortune in Waiting
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2016 Anthology · Michelle Major
Fortune's Second-Chance Cowboy
Book 3 of 6 · published 2017 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Fortune's Surprise Engagement
Book 5 of 6 · published 2017 Anthology · Nancy Robards Thompson
Wild West Fortune
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2017 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Her New Year's Fortune
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2012 Anthology · Allison Leigh
A Date with Fortune
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Susan Crosby
Their New Year's Beginning
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2021 Anthology · Michelle Major
Cinderella Next Door
Book 4 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Nancy Robards Thompson
Finding Fortune's Secret
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Happy New Year, Baby Fortune!
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2013 Anthology · Leanne Banks
Falling for Fortune
Book 4 of 6 · published 2014 Anthology · Nancy Robards Thompson
A Sweetheart for Jude Fortune
Book 5 of 6 · published 2014 Anthology · Cindy Kirk
Fortune's Prince
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2014 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Fortune's Cinderella
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Karen Templeton
Fortune's Unexpected Groom
Book 3 of 6 · published 2012 Anthology · Nancy Robards Thompson
Fortune's Valentine Bride
Book 4 of 6 · published 2012 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Fortune's Perfect Match
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2014 Anthology · Allison Leigh
Royal Seduction
Series opener · book 1 of 22 · published 2004 Anthology · Donna Clayton
Lily's Expecting / Forever, Finally
Book 6 of 22 · published 2004 Anthology · Susan Mallery
Intimate Surrender / Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch
Book 11 of 22 · published 2005 Anthology · RaeAnne Thayne
Secrets and Seductions / Royal Affair
Book 14 of 22 · published 2005 Anthology · Laurie Paige
The Newlyweds / Right by Her Side
Book 15 of 22 · published 2005 Anthology · Christie Ridgway
Rachel's Bundle of Joy
Book 19 of 22 · published 2017 Anthology · Christine Rimmer
Snowed in at the Ranch
Book 21 of 22 · published 2022 Anthology · RaeAnne Thayne
Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch
Latest in the series · book 22 of 22 · published 2024 Anthology · RaeAnne Thayne
In the Enemy's Arms
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2004 Anthology · Pamela Toth
Expecting! / Home With You
Book 2 of 5 · published 2004 Anthology · Susan Mallery
Countdown to Baby
Book 3 of 5 · published 2004 Anthology · Susan Mallery,Gina Wilkins
Forever...Again
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2004 Anthology · Maureen Child
Stranded with the Groom
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2005 Anthology · Christine Rimmer
Million-Dollar Makeover
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2005 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
Christmas on Nutcracker Court
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2011
Romancing the Enemy
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2004 Anthology · Laurie Paige
Romancing the Enemy: The Parks Empire
Book 2 of 8 · published 2004 Anthology · Laurie Paige
Diamonds and Deceptions
Book 3 of 8 · published 2004 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Secrets, Lies & Loves
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2009 Anthology · Laurie Paige
Starting Over with the Sheriff
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2021
The Soldier's Holiday Homecoming
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
The Reluctant Cinderella
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2006 Anthology · Christine Rimmer
A Little Change of Plans
Book 3 of 6 · published 2006 Anthology · Jennifer Safrey
The City Girl and the Country Doctor
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Christine Flynn
Her Mr. Right?
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2007 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
A Merger... or Marriage? / Reunited in Walnut River
Book 5 of 6 · published 2008 Anthology · RaeAnne Thayne
Wilder Hearts
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2013 Co-authored · RaeAnne Thayne,Karen Rose Smith
A Ranch of His Own
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2023 Co-authored · Patricia Johns
Blessing
Series opener · book 1 of 74 · published 1993 Anthology · Deborah Bedford
At the Captain's Command
Book 5 of 74 · published 2011 Anthology · Louise M. Gouge
Mail-Order Holiday Brides
Book 10 of 74 · published 2012 Anthology · Jillian Hart,Janet Tronstad
The Cowboy's Unexpected Family
Book 13 of 74 · published 2013 Anthology · Linda Ford
Bound to the Warrior
Book 14 of 74 · published 2013 Anthology · Barbara Phinney
Healing the Soldier's Heart
Book 16 of 74 · published 2013 Anthology · Lily George
An Unlikely Union
Book 17 of 74 · published 2013 Anthology · Shannon Farrington
The Nanny Arrangement
Book 22 of 74 · published 2014 Anthology · Jolene Navarro,Lily George
Protected by the Warrior
Book 23 of 74 · published 2014 Anthology · Barbara Phinney
The Marriage Bargain
Book 28 of 74 · published 2014 Anthology · Jolene Navarro,Angel Moore
Accidental Fiancee
Book 29 of 74 · published 2015 Anthology · Barbara McMahon,Mary Moore
Captive on the High Seas
Book 30 of 74 · published 2015 Anthology · Christina Rich
Sheltered by the Warrior
Book 31 of 74 · published 2015 Anthology · Barbara Phinney
The Lawman's Redemption
Book 33 of 74 · published 2015 Anthology · Danica Favorite
Second Chance Love
Book 34 of 74 · published 2015 Anthology · Jolene Navarro,Shannon Farrington
His Precious Inheritance
Book 35 of 74 · published 2015 Anthology · Dorothy Clark
The Matchmaker's Match
Book 36 of 74 · published 2015 Anthology · JessicaNelson
A Convenient Christmas Bride
Book 37 of 74 · published 2015 Anthology · Rhonda Gibson
The Express Rider's Lady
Book 38 of 74 · published 2016 Anthology · Stacy Henrie
The Reluctant Bridegroom
Book 41 of 74 · published 2016 Anthology · Shannon Farrington
Counterfeit Courtship
Book 43 of 74 · published 2016 Anthology · Christina Miller
The Nanny's Little Matchmakers
Book 47 of 74 · published 2016 Anthology · Danica Favorite
A Mother in the Making
Book 48 of 74 · published 2016 Anthology · Gabrielle Meyer
The Rightful Heir
Book 49 of 74 · published 2016 Anthology · Jolene Navarro,Angel Moore
For the Sake of the Children
Book 50 of 74 · published 2017 Anthology · Danica Favorite
The Reluctant Guardian
Book 51 of 74 · published 2017 Anthology · Susanne Dietze
Frontier Agreement
Book 54 of 74 · published 2017 Anthology · Shannon Farrington
The Renegade's Redemption
Book 61 of 74 · published 2017 Anthology · Stacy Henrie
Rancher to the Rescue
Book 62 of 74 · published 2017 Anthology · Barbara Phinney
Their Mistletoe Matchmakers
Book 65 of 74 · published 2017 Anthology · Keli Gwyn
His Forgotten Fiancee
Book 66 of 74 · published 2018 Anthology · Evelyn M. Hill
The Rancher's Temporary Engagement
Book 67 of 74 · published 2018 Anthology · Stacy Henrie
Husband by Arrangement
Book 68 of 74 · published 2018 Anthology · Jolene Navarro,Angel Moore
The Rancher Inherits a Family
Book 69 of 74 · published 2018 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
A Cowboy of Convenience
Book 70 of 74 · published 2018 Anthology · Stacy Henrie
Their Wyoming Courtship Agreement
Book 71 of 74 · published 2019 Anthology · Stacy Henrie
A Ready-Made Texas Family
Book 73 of 74 · published 2025 Anthology · Jolene Navarro,Angel Moore
Handpicked Family
Latest in the series · book 74 of 74 · published 2025 Anthology · Shannon Farrington
How to Lasso a Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Christine Wenger
A Family for the Rugged Rancher
Book 3 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Donna Alward
The Texan and the Cowgirl
Book 7 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Victoria Chancellor
The Bull Rider's Secret
Book 10 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Marin Thomas
The Nanny's Homecoming
Book 11 of 38 · published 2011 Anthology · Linda Goodnight
His Marriage to Remember
Book 15 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Kathie DeNosky
Colton: Rodeo Cowboy
Book 17 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · C.J. Carmichael
The Rancher's Housekeeper
Book 24 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Rebecca Winters
The Princess and the Outlaw
Book 28 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Leanne Banks
The CEO's Unexpected Proposal
Book 30 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
The Renegade Cowboy Returns / Texas Lullaby
Book 31 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Tina Leonard
The Rancher's Secret Wife
Book 33 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Brenda Minton
Honorable Rancher
Book 37 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Barbara White Daille
Gage
Latest in the series · book 38 of 38 · published 2012 Anthology · Delores Fossen
Rogue Stallion
Series opener · book 1 of 55 · published 1994 Anthology · Diana Palmer
The Widow and the Rodeo Man
Book 2 of 55 · published 1994 Anthology · Jackie Merritt
The Rancher Takes a Wife
Book 5 of 55 · published 1994 Anthology · Jackie Merritt
Wife Most Wanted
Book 13 of 55 · published 1998 Anthology · Joan Elliott Pickart
Letter To A Lonesome Cowboy
Book 15 of 55 · published 1998 Anthology · Jackie Merritt
Married in Whitehorn / Destined for You
Book 19 of 55 · published 1999 Anthology · Susan Mallery
The Magnificent Seven
Book 28 of 55 · published 2001 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
Rich, Rugged...Ruthless
Book 29 of 55 · published 2001 Anthology · Jennifer Mikels
Montana Mavericks Whitefeather's Woman
Book 30 of 55 · published 2001 Anthology · Deborah Hale
Christmas in Whitehorn
Book 33 of 55 · published 2001 Anthology · Susan Mallery
In Love With Her Boss
Book 35 of 55 · published 2002 Anthology · Christie Ridgway
The Rancher's Daughter
Book 44 of 55 · published 2003 Anthology · Jodi O'Donnell
Her Montana Millionaire
Book 45 of 55 · published 2003 Anthology · Crystal Green
It Happened One Wedding Night
Book 47 of 55 · published 2010 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
The Bride Who was Stolen in the Night
Book 52 of 55 · published 2016 Anthology · Diana Palmer
The Maverick's Bridal Bargain
Book 54 of 55 · published 2018 Anthology · Christy Jeffries
The Maverick's Summer Sweetheart
Latest in the series · book 55 of 55 · published 2019 Anthology · Stacy Connelly
Her Soldier of Fortune
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Michelle Major
The Fortune Most Likely To...
Book 3 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Fortune's Family Secrets
Book 4 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
Maddie Fortune's Perfect Man
Book 5 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Nancy Robards Thompson
Fortune's Homecoming
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Allison Leigh
A Fortune's Windfall
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Michelle Major
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Judy Duarte?
Judy Duarte is an inspirational and romance author from Southern California who has said that she always knew she was born to be an author. She was thrown a curve ball more than two decades ago and did what many new single mothers do. She pulled her four kids and herself together determined to make it as she started chasing her dreams.
Which Judy Duarte series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Logan's Legacy series, the earliest of Judy Duarte's multi-book series: it opens with Royal Seduction (2004) and runs to 22 books across 2004–2024, ending with Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch (2024). Judy Duarte's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Judy Duarte written?
Judy Duarte has 346 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1993 and 2025. 335 of them belong to 33 named series — the largest being the Logan's Legacy series with 22 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Judy Duarte's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Judy Duarte's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Logan's Legacy (2004–2024, 22 books), The Parks Empire (2004–2009, 8 books) and Merlyn County Midwives (2004, 5 books), plus 27 more.
How are Judy Duarte's books organised into series?
This guide splits Judy Duarte's 346 books into 33 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Logan's Legacy (22 books, 2004–2024); The Parks Empire (8 books, 2004–2009); The Baby Chase (6 books, 2009–2010); Fortunes Of Texas: All Fortune's Children (6 books, 2015–2016); Fortunes Of Texas: Cowboy Country (6 books, 2014–2015), plus 28 further series.