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ⓘ About Justine Davis / Justine Dare
Justine Davis aka Justine Dare is a renowned American writer of historical romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense stories. She has written numerous book series of romance in her career, including the Holts and Camerons series, Reeses series, Trinity Street West series, Target of opportunity series, Private Reasons series, Hawk series, W.O.L.F. Pack series, Redstone Incorporated series, Coalition Rebellion series, Texas Justice series, and several others. Justine has also written many standalone novels, novellas, and short story collections. She has collaborated with numerous other authors with regard to the latter, including Marilyn Campbell, Jackie Merritt, Joan Elliott Picart, Anne Marie Winston, Clay More, Annette Broadrick, Linda Turner, Suzanne Brockmann, etc.
All Book Series by Justine Davis / Justine Dare
Operation Blind Date / Operation Search and Rescue
Book 3 of 20 · published 2013
Loose Ends
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 1991 Pen name · Justine Davis
The Return of Luke McGuire
Book 9 of 14 · published 2000 Pen name · Justine Davis
Enemy Waters
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 2011 Pen name · Justine Davis
Stacked Deck
Book 22 of 30 · published 2007 Anthology · Rachel Caine,Terry Watkins
Beneath the Surface
Book 26 of 30 · published 2008 Anthology · Meredith Fletcher
Exclusive
Latest in the series · book 30 of 30 · published 2011 Anthology · Katherine Garbera
Colton Copycat Killer
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Texas Rescue / Colton Baby Homecoming
Book 3 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · Lara Lacombe
A Baby for Agent Colton
Book 6 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · Jennifer Morey
The Pregnant Colton Bride
Book 8 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Colton Christmas Protector
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · Beth Cornelison
Colton Showdown
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2012 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Colton's Ranch Refuge
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2012 Anthology · Beth Cornelison
Rancher's Redemption
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2008 Anthology · Beth Cornelison
The Sheriff's Amnesiac Bride
Book 3 of 6 · published 2008 Anthology · Linda Conrad
Colton's Secret Service
Book 4 of 6 · published 2008 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
The Coltons: Nick, Clay & Jericho
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2014 Anthology · Linda Conrad
Colton's Pursuit of Justice
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Colton's Dangerous Reunion
Book 3 of 12 · published 2022 Pen name · Justine Davis
Colton's Secret Sabotage
Book 7 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Deborah Fletcher Mello
Colton's Rogue Investigation
Book 9 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Jennifer D. Bokal
Shielding Colton's Witness
Book 10 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Linda O. Johnston
To Trust a Colton Cowboy
Book 11 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Dana Nussio
Colton's Ultimate Test
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Beth Cornelison
Colton's Dangerous Liaison
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Regan Black
Colton's Killer Pursuit
Book 2 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
Rescued by the Colton Cowboy
Book 7 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Deborah Fletcher Mello
A Colton Internal Affair
Book 9 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Jennifer D. Bokal
Uncovering Colton's Family Secret
Book 10 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda O. Johnston
Agent Colton's Takedown
Book 11 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Beverly Long
Proving Colton's Innocence
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2021 Anthology · Lara Lacombe
Exposing Colton Secrets
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Colton's Amnesia Target
Book 2 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Kimberly Van Meter
Colton's Secret History
Book 3 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Jennifer D. Bokal
Colton Christmas Conspiracy
Book 5 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Lisa Childs
Colton in the Line of Fire
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Cindy Dees
Hired Husband
Series opener · book 1 of 24 · published 1996 Anthology · Rebecca Brandewyne
The Millionaire and the Cowgirl
Book 2 of 24 · published 1996 Anthology · Lisa Jackson
Beauty and the Bodyguard
Book 3 of 24 · published 1996 Anthology · Merline Lovelace
Forgotten Honeymoon
Book 10 of 24 · published 1997 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
The Hoodwinked Bride
Book 14 of 24 · published 1999 Anthology · Barbara Boswell
The Secretary and the Millionaire
Book 17 of 24 · published 1999 Anthology · Leanne Banks
Mail-Order Cinderella
Book 21 of 24 · published 2011 Anthology · Kathryn Jensen
The Honor Bound Groom
Book 22 of 24 · published 2012 Anthology · Jennifer Greene
Fortune's Secret Child
Book 23 of 24 · published 2012 Anthology · Shawna Delacorte
Angel Baby: A Classic Romance Novella
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 2017 Anthology · Lisa Jackson
Colton's Unusual Suspect
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Protecting Colton's Baby
Book 2 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
Colton's Undercover Seduction
Book 4 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Beth Cornelison
Agent Colton's Secret Investigation
Book 5 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Dana Nussio
Colton's Deadly Affair
Book 7 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Jennifer D. Bokal
Chasing a Colton Killer
Book 8 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Deborah Fletcher Mello
Protecting Colton's Secret Daughters
Book 9 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Lisa Childs
Colton's Montana Hideaway
Book 10 of 12 · published 2023 Pen name · Justine Davis
Colton's Yuletide Manhunt
Book 11 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Kacy Cross
CSI Colton and the Witness
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Linda O. Johnston
Colton Baby Rescue
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2018 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Colton's Deadly Engagement
Book 2 of 11 · published 2018 Anthology · Addison Fox
The Pregnant Colton Witness
Book 8 of 11 · published 2018 Anthology · Geri Krotow
Colton's Fugitive Family
Book 10 of 11 · published 2018 Anthology · Jennifer Morey
Deadly Trap
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2022 Anthology · Addison Fox
The Man Who Would Be King
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2002 Anthology · Linda Turner
The Princess and the Mercenary
Book 2 of 13 · published 2002 Anthology · Marilyn Pappano
The Disenchanted Duke
Book 3 of 13 · published 2002 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Secret-Agent Sheik
Book 4 of 13 · published 2002 Anthology · Linda Winstead Jones
Secrets Of A Pregnant Princess
Book 8 of 13 · published 2002 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
Under the King's Command
Book 11 of 13 · published 2002 Anthology · Ingrid Weaver
Lorenzo & Anna
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2008 Anthology · Linda Turner
The Message
Series opener · book 1 of 29 · published 1988 Anthology · Stella Cameron
A Haven in His Arms
Book 7 of 29 · published 1993 Anthology · Phyllis Halldorson
Caitlin's Guardian Angel
Book 15 of 29 · published 1995 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
His Friend's Wife
Book 16 of 29 · published 1995 Anthology · Janice Kay Johnson
Renegade's Redemption
Book 19 of 29 · published 1997 Anthology · Lindsay Longford
Clay Yeager's Redemption
Book 23 of 29 · published 1999 Pen name · Justine Davis
Inadmissible Passion
Book 26 of 29 · published 2000 Anthology · Ann Voss Peterson
Memories of Megan
Latest in the series · book 29 of 29 · published 2002 Anthology · Rita Herron
Heart of the Tiger
Series opener · book 1 of 51 · published 1988 Anthology · Lindsay McKenna
By Leaps and Bounds
Book 5 of 51 · published 1990 Anthology · Jacqueline Diamond
The Sheriff's Proposal
Book 15 of 51 · published 1996 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
Strangers When We Meet
Book 16 of 51 · published 1997 Anthology · Rebecca Winters
Snowbound Bride
Book 18 of 51 · published 1998 Anthology · Cathy Gillen Thacker
The President's Daughter
Book 22 of 51 · published 1999 Anthology · Annette Broadrick
The Major and the Librarian
Book 23 of 51 · published 1999 Anthology · Nikki Benjamin
Same Place, Same Time
Book 27 of 51 · published 2000 Anthology · C.J. Carmichael
The Marriage Conspiracy
Book 35 of 51 · published 2001 Anthology · Christine Rimmer
If You Don't Know By Now
Book 36 of 51 · published 2001 Anthology · Teresa Southwick
The Woman for Dusty Conrad
Book 37 of 51 · published 2001 Anthology · Tori Carrington
The Sheriff of Shelter Valley
Book 42 of 51 · published 2002 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
Surprise Inheritance
Book 45 of 51 · published 2003 Anthology · Charlotte Douglas
A Randall Returns
Book 46 of 51 · published 2003 Anthology · Judy Christenberry
Bullseye
Latest in the series · book 51 of 51 · published 2005 Anthology · Jessica Andersen
Somewhere in Time
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 1994 Anthology · Merline Lovelace
Apache Dream Bride
Book 13 of 14 · published 1996 Anthology · Joan Elliott Pickart
His Chosen Bride
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 1996 Anthology · Marcia Evanick
Colton Threat Unleashed
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
Colton's Secret Stalker
Book 3 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Kimberly Van Meter
Colton's Blizzard Hideout
Book 7 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Deborah Fletcher Mello
Hunting Colton's Witness
Book 8 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Anna J. Stewart
Targeted With A Colton
Book 9 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Beth Cornelison
Colton's K-9 Rescue
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2024 Anthology · Colleen Thompson
Colton's Secret Weapon
Book 2 of 3 · published 2025 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
Colton's Final Showdown
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025 Anthology · Jennifer D. Bokal
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Justine Davis / Justine Dare?
Justine Davis aka Justine Dare is a renowned American writer of historical romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense stories. She has written numerous book series of romance in her career, including the Holts and Camerons series, Reeses series, Trinity Street West series, Target of opportunity series, Private Reasons series, Hawk series, W.O.L.F. Pack series, Redstone Incorporated series, Coalition Rebellion series, Texas Justice series, and several others.
Which Justine Davis / Justine Dare series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Holt and Camerons series, the earliest of Justine Davis / Justine Dare's multi-book series: it opens with Stevie's Chase (1991) and runs to 3 books across 1991–1995, ending with The Morning Side of Dawn (1995). Justine Davis / Justine Dare's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Justine Davis / Justine Dare written?
Justine Davis / Justine Dare has 348 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1988 and 2026. 331 of them belong to 31 named series — the largest being the Fortune's Children series with 24 books — and 17 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Justine Davis / Justine Dare's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Justine Davis / Justine Dare's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Holt and Camerons (1991–1995, 3 books), Reeses (1992–1993, 2 books) and Private Reasons (1993–1994, 2 books), plus 22 more.
How are Justine Davis / Justine Dare's books organised into series?
This guide splits Justine Davis / Justine Dare's 348 books into 31 named series and 17 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Fortune's Children (24 books, 1996–2017); Cutter's Code (20 books, 2012–2026); Romancing the Crown (13 books, 2002–2008); Redstone Incorporated (12 books, 2002–2010); Coltons Of Texas (12 books, 2016), plus 26 further series.