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ⓘ About Lisa Childs
Author Lisa Childs’ love for reading and writing romance stories started at the age of eleven, when she read her first romance novel. It was a Harlequin romance and it made her only want to write romance novels. She was born on Halloween, something that made her destined to write suspense novels. That and the fact that she was born soft spoken into a big and loud family; she figured out early on how to express herself with the written word. For her, writing started when she first was able to form sentences and write them down (at first, she used crayon). The first things that she wrote were about the family dog and everything he did. That changed when she found the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew. At that point, writing mysteries became like drawing breath for her.
All Book Series by Lisa Childs
Hotshot's Dangerous Liaison
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2024
Danielle's Doll
Series opener · book 1 of 42 · published 1984 Anthology · Angel Milan
Summer Charade
Book 4 of 42 · published 1987 Anthology · Karen Toller Whittenburg
Her Bad Boy Billionaire Lover
Book 18 of 42 · published 1993 Anthology · Barbara Bretton
No Room at the Inn
Book 20 of 42 · published 1993 Anthology · Linda Randall Wisdom
Father in the Making
Book 27 of 42 · published 1995 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Baby in the Boardroom
Book 32 of 42 · published 2010 Anthology · Michele Dunaway
The Lawman's Little Surprise
Book 37 of 42 · published 2010 Anthology · Roxann Delaney
The Sheriff's Christmas Surprise
Book 39 of 42 · published 2010 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Tanner
Latest in the series · book 42 of 42 · published 2020 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
Cowboy's Rescue
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2019 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Family Under Fire
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2019 Anthology · Jane Godman
The Secret Network
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2021 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Colton 911: Secret Alibi
Book 12 of 13 · published 2021 Anthology · Beth Cornelison
Under Suspicion
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2021 Anthology · Bonnie Vanak
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 Anthology · 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
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 in the Line of Fire
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Cindy Dees
Brandishing a Crown
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Rita Herron
The Black Sheep Sheik
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Dana Marton
The Cowboy and the Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 28 · published 2004 Anthology · Marin Thomas
A Firefighter in the Family
Book 11 of 28 · published 2008 Anthology · Trish Milburn
The Accidental Sheriff
Book 17 of 28 · published 2010 Anthology · Cathy McDavid
His Valentine Surprise
Book 21 of 28 · published 2011 Anthology · Tanya Michaels
The Rancher and the Vet
Book 24 of 28 · published 2013 Anthology · Julie Benson
Breakfast with Santa
Book 26 of 28 · published 2013 Anthology · Pamela Browning
Texas Dad
Latest in the series · book 28 of 28 · published 2014 Anthology · Roz Fox
Blood Son
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 2007 Anthology · Erica Orloff
An American Witch in Paris
Book 9 of 20 · published 2018 Anthology · Michele Hauf
The Billionaire Werewolf's Princess
Book 12 of 20 · published 2018 Anthology · Michele Hauf
The Black Wolf
Book 14 of 20 · published 2018 Anthology · Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
Tamed by the She-Wolf
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2018 Anthology · Kristal Hollis
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
Dream Come True
Series opener · book 1 of 62 · published 1982 Anthology · Ann Major
Moments Harsh, Moments Gentle
Book 5 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Joan Hohl
Borrowed Dreams: Alaska
Book 12 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Debbie Macomber
Straight from the Heart
Book 18 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Barbara Delinsky
The Devlin Dare
Book 24 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Cathy Gillen Thacker
All in the Family
Book 31 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Heather Graham Pozzessere
The Wolf and the Woman's Touch
Book 41 of 62 · published 1996 Anthology · Ingrid Weaver
A Husband by Any Other Name
Book 42 of 62 · published 1996 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
Found: His Perfect Wife
Book 49 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Mysterious Stranger
Book 50 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Patricia Rosemoor
Baby Business / Falling Into Forever
Book 51 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Brenda Novak
The Temptation of Rory Monahan
Book 52 of 62 · published 2001 Anthology · Jennifer Greene,Elizabeth Bevarly
The Marine's Babies
Book 53 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Laura Marie Altom
The Texas Ranger's Twins
Book 61 of 62 · published 2012 Anthology · Tina Leonard
Top Gun Dad
Latest in the series · book 62 of 62 · published 2021 Anthology · Ann DeFee
The Secret of Cypriere Bayou
Book 4 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Jana Deleon
Phantom of the French Quarter
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Colleen Thompson
Detective Daddy
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2010 Anthology · Mallory Kane
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
Colton's Montana Hideaway
Book 10 of 12 · published 2023 Anthology · 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 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 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
Colton Undercover
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2017 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Pregnant by the Colton Cowboy
Book 2 of 8 · published 2017 Anthology · Lara Lacombe
The Billionaire's Colton Threat
Book 7 of 8 · published 2017 Anthology · Geri Krotow
Killer Colton Christmas
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2017 Anthology · Regan Black
A Dangerous Inheritance
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2004 Anthology · Leona Karr
Midnight Island Sanctuary
Book 2 of 19 · published 2004 Anthology · Susan Peterson
Gravity
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2012 Anthology · Michelle Leighton
The Agent's Secret Baby
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2009 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
The Soldier's Secret Daughter
Book 2 of 9 · published 2009 Anthology · Cindy Dees
The Cowboy's Secret Twins
Book 3 of 9 · published 2009 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
Cavanaugh's Secret Delivery
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2018 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Colton's Wilderness Rescue
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn,Kacy Cross
Colton's Blizzard Guardian
Book 2 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Katherine Garbera
Colton Storm Watch
Book 3 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn,Amber Leigh Williams
Colton's Firestorm
Book 4 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn,Bonnie Vanak
Colton's Private Security
Book 5 of 6 · published 2026 Co-authored · Tara Taylor Quinn
Colton's Code Red
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Lisa Childs?
Author Lisa Childs' love for reading and writing romance stories started at the age of eleven, when she read her first romance novel. It was a Harlequin romance and it made her only want to write romance novels. She was born on Halloween, something that made her destined to write suspense novels.
Which Lisa Childs series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Fatherhood series, the earliest of Lisa Childs's multi-book series: it opens with The Cowboy and the Bride (2004) and runs to 28 books across 2004–2014, ending with Texas Dad (2014). Lisa Childs's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Lisa Childs written?
Lisa Childs has 419 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1982 and 2026. 407 of them belong to 36 named series — the largest being the Fatherhood series with 28 books — and 12 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Lisa Childs's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Lisa Childs's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Fatherhood (2004–2014, 28 books), The Eclipse (2004–2012, 19 books) and Dead Bolt (2004, 1 book), plus 29 more.
How are Lisa Childs's books organised into series?
This guide splits Lisa Childs's 419 books into 36 named series and 12 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Fatherhood (28 books, 2004–2014); Harlequin Nocturne (20 books, 2007–2018); The Eclipse (19 books, 2004–2012); Bachelor Bodyguards (16 books, 2015–2025); Colton 911: Chicago (13 books, 2021), plus 31 further series.