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Karen Templeton

Bestselling Author • 13 Series • 46 Books

13
Series
46
Books
13
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of How To Marry A Monarch Books
Start with: Plain-Jane Princess (2001)
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Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books
Start with: Saving Dr. Ryan (2003)
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Publication Order of Babies Inc. Books
Start with: Marriage, Interrupted (2005)

About Karen Templeton

A writer of romance fiction in the contemporary sense, Karen Templeton primarily writes to entertain, but also manages to subvert the genre with her own unique style as well. Creating protagonists that resonate well with her audiences has become somewhat of her forte now. This is something that has not gone unnoticed with her critics as she’s gained praise worldwide, with more and more flocking to her work every day. Early and Personal Life A mother of five young children, Karen Templeton is an American author who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she spends most of her time both reading and writing. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of How To Marry A Monarch Books series, Karen Templeton 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 Karen Templeton

Publication Order of How To Marry A Monarch Books
2 books 2001–2001
1

Plain-Jane Princess

Plain-Jane Princess is an essential installment in the Publication Order of How To Marry A Monarch Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2001
2

Honky-Tonk Cinderella

Honky-Tonk Cinderella is an essential installment in the Publication Order of How To Marry A Monarch Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2001
Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books
6 books 2003–2006
1

Saving Dr. Ryan

Saving Dr. Ryan continues the Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
2

Fathers and Other Strangers

Fathers and Other Strangers continues the Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
3

Everybody's Hero

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books with Everybody's Hero, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2004
4

Staking His Claim

Staking His Claim is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2004
5

Swept Away

Swept Away is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2005
6

A Husband's Watch

A Husband's Watch is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2006
Publication Order of Babies Inc. Books
4 books 2005–2007
1

Marriage, Interrupted

Marriage, Interrupted is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Babies Inc. Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2005
2

The Prodigal Valentine

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Babies Inc. Books with The Prodigal Valentine, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2006
3

Baby Steps

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Babies Inc. Books with Baby Steps, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2006
4

Pride and Pregnancy

Pride and Pregnancy continues the Publication Order of Babies Inc. Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
Publication Order of Guys and Daughters Books
4 books 2007–2009
1

Dear Santa

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Guys and Daughters Books with Dear Santa, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2007
2

Yours, Mine... or Ours?

Yours, Mine... or Ours? is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Guys and Daughters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2008
3

Baby, I'm Yours

Baby, I'm Yours is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Guys and Daughters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2008
4

From Friends to Forever

From Friends to Forever continues the Publication Order of Guys and Daughters Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
Publication Order of Wed In The West Books
10 books 2008–2017
1

Reining in the Rancher

Reining in the Rancher is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wed In The West Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2008
2

A Mother's Wish

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wed In The West Books with A Mother's Wish, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2008
3

A Marriage-Minded Man

A Marriage-Minded Man continues the Publication Order of Wed In The West Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2009
4

Welcome Home, Cowboy

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wed In The West Books with Welcome Home, Cowboy, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2010
5

Adding Up to Marriage

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wed In The West Books with Adding Up to Marriage, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2010
6

Husband Under Construction

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wed In The West Books with Husband Under Construction, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2011
7

A Soldier's Promise

Conflict and courage define A Soldier's Promise, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Wed In The West Books series by Karen Templeton that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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2016
8

Back in the Saddle

Back in the Saddle continues the Publication Order of Wed In The West Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
9

The Rancher's Expectant Christmas

The Rancher's Expectant Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wed In The West Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2016
10

Falling for the Rebound Bride

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wed In The West Books with Falling for the Rebound Bride, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2017
Publication Order of Summer Sisters Books
3 books 2012–2013
1

The Doctor's Do-Over

The Doctor's Do-Over is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Summer Sisters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2012
2

A Gift for All Seasons

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Summer Sisters Books with A Gift for All Seasons, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2012
3

The Marriage Campaign

The Marriage Campaign is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Summer Sisters Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2013
Publication Order of Jersey Boys Books
4 books 2014–2015
1

The Real Mr. Right

The Real Mr. Right is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jersey Boys Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2014
2

More Than She Expected

More Than She Expected is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Jersey Boys Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2014
3

Santa's Playbook

Santa's Playbook continues the Publication Order of Jersey Boys Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2014
4

Meant-to-Be Mom / Meant-to-Be Mum

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Jersey Boys Books with Meant-to-Be Mom / Meant-to-Be Mum, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2015
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
5 books 2001–2004
1

Runaway Bridesmaid

Runaway Bridesmaid is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2001
2

Loose Screws

Loose Screws continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2002
3

What a Man's Gotta Do

What a Man's Gotta Do continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2003
4

Playing for Keeps

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Playing for Keeps, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2003
5

Hanging by a Thread

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Hanging by a Thread, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2004
Publication Order of Weddings, Inc. Books
3 books 1998–1999
1

Wedding Belle

Wedding Belle continues the Publication Order of Weddings, Inc. Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
2

Wedding Daze

Wedding Daze continues the Publication Order of Weddings, Inc. Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1998
3

Wedding? Impossible!

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Weddings, Inc. Books with Wedding? Impossible!, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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1999
Publication Order of Anything Books
2 books 2000–2000
1

Anything for Her Marriage

Anything for Her Marriage is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anything Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2000
2

Everything But A Husband

Everything But A Husband continues the Publication Order of Anything Books story arc with Karen Templeton's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2000
Publication Order of Fortunes of Texas: Whirlwind Romance Books
1 books 2011–2011
1

Fortune's Cinderella

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Fortunes of Texas: Whirlwind Romance Books with Fortune's Cinderella, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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2011
Publication Order of Families are Forever Books
1 books 1999–1999
1

Anything for His Children

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Families are Forever Books with Anything for His Children, another outstanding contribution from Karen Templeton.

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1999
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books 2011–2011
1

12 Gifts For Christmas

12 Gifts For Christmas is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Karen Templeton have come to expect.

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2011

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Karen Templeton?

Karen Templeton is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 46 books. Popular series include Publication Order of How To Marry A Monarch Books, Publication Order of The Men Of Mayes County Books, Publication Order of Babies Inc. Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Karen Templeton series to start with?

For readers new to Karen Templeton's work, the Publication Order of How To Marry A Monarch Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 2 books. Begin with Plain-Jane Princess to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Karen Templeton written?

Karen Templeton has written over 46 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Karen Templeton books in order?

Yes, reading Karen Templeton'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 Karen Templeton write in?

Karen Templeton writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 46 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Karen Templeton's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Karen Templeton'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 Karen Templeton's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Karen Templeton's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of How To Marry A Monarch Books series. The first book, Plain-Jane Princess, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.