🎯 Where Should I Start?
Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Mrs. Claus Books
Start with: Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings (2020)
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Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Start with: Man Trap (1993)
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Publication Order of Fabulous Fathers Books
Start with: Birds and the Bees (1994)
ⓘ About Liz Ireland
Liz Ireland is a young adult romance, cozy mystery, historical romance, and general romance novelist. Ireland then went to San Antonio for high school. After graduating from high school, she got her BFA in theater from Southern Methodist University in 1987. Throughout the 1990s, Liz Ireland penned and published many Western and contemporary historical romances for Harlequin and Silhouette. After living for many years in Austin Texas, the family moved to Oregon where they now make their home in a beautiful house full of geriatric pets. When she is not reading, she loves listening to early popular and old jazz music from the 1970s. She also spends a lot of time watching old movies on TV.
All Book Series by Liz Ireland
1
Mrs. Claus and the Santaland Slayings
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2020
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2
Mrs. Claus and the Halloween Homicide
Book 2 of 10 · published 2021
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3
Mrs. Claus and the Evil Elves
Book 3 of 10 · published 2022
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4
Mrs. Claus and the Candy Corn Caper
Book 4 of 10 · published 2023
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5
Mrs. Claus and the Trouble with Turkeys
Book 5 of 10 · published 2023
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6
Mrs. Claus and the Luckless Leprechaun
Book 6 of 10 · published 2023
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7
Mrs. Claus and the Nightmare Before New Year's
Book 7 of 10 · published 2024
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8
Mrs. Claus And The Wily Witch
Book 8 of 10 · published 2025
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9
Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine
Book 9 of 10 · published 2025
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10
Mrs. Claus and the Fatal Figgy Pudding
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2026
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1
Man Trap
Series opener · book 1 of 24 · published 1993
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2
Cecilia and the Stranger
Book 2 of 24 · published 1995
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4
Heaven Sent Husband
Book 4 of 24 · published 1996
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5
The Groom Forgets
Book 5 of 24 · published 1997
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6
Prim And Improper
Book 6 of 24 · published 1998
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7
The Hijacked Bride
Book 7 of 24 · published 1998
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9
A Cowboy's Heart
Book 9 of 24 · published 1999
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10
Sex and the Single Cowpoke
Book 10 of 24 · published 1999
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11
The Outlaw's Bride
Book 11 of 24 · published 2000
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12
The Love Police
Book 12 of 24 · published 2000
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13
Trouble In Paradise
Book 13 of 24 · published 2000
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14
The Deputy's Bride
Book 14 of 24 · published 2000
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15
The Cash-Strapped Cutie
Book 15 of 24 · published 2000
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16
Husband Material
Book 16 of 24 · published 2001
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17
Cowboy Scrooge
Book 17 of 24 · published 2001
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18
When I Think Of You
Book 18 of 24 · published 2002
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19
Charmed, I'm Sure
Book 19 of 24 · published 2003
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20
Blissful, Texas
Book 20 of 24 · published 2003
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21
Three Bedrooms In Chelsea
Book 21 of 24 · published 2004
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22
How I Stole Her Husband
Book 22 of 24 · published 2005
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23
Mistletoe and Holly
Book 23 of 24 · published 2005
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24
The Pink Ghetto
Latest in the series · book 24 of 24 · published 2006
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1
Father Goose
Series opener · book 1 of 48 · published 1992 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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2
Letters From Home
Book 2 of 48 · published 1992 Anthology · Toni Collins
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3
Rebel Dad
Book 3 of 48 · published 1993 Anthology · Kristin Morgan
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4
Accidental Dad
Book 4 of 48 · published 1993 Anthology · Anne Peters
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5
Uncle Daddy
Book 5 of 48 · published 1993 Anthology · Kasey Michaels
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6
Dad Galahad
Book 6 of 48 · published 1993 Anthology · Suzanne Carey
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7
One Man's Vow
Book 7 of 48 · published 1993 Anthology · Diana K. Whitney
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8
Instant Father
Book 8 of 48 · published 1993 Anthology · Lucy Gordon
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9
Pixie Dust
Book 9 of 48 · published 1993 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
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10
Mad About Maggie
Book 10 of 48 · published 1993 Anthology · Pepper Adams
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11
Caleb's Son
Book 11 of 48 · published 1994 Anthology · Laurie Paige
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12
Father in the Middle
Book 12 of 48 · published 1994 Anthology · Phyllis Halldorson
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13
Mail-Order Brood
Book 13 of 48 · published 1994 Anthology · Arlene James
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14
Birds and the Bees
Book 14 of 48 · published 1994
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15
Miracle Dad
Book 15 of 48 · published 1994 Anthology · Toni Collins
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16
A Father's Promise
Book 16 of 48 · published 1994 Anthology · Helen Myers
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17
Daniel's Daddy
Book 17 of 48 · published 1994 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
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18
A Father Betrayed
Book 18 of 48 · published 1994 Anthology · Val Whisenand
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19
Father by Marriage
Book 19 of 48 · published 1995 Anthology · Suzanne Carey
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20
The Women in Joe Sullivan's Life
Book 20 of 48 · published 1995 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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21
Father in the Making
Book 21 of 48 · published 1995 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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22
Daddy Lessons
Book 22 of 48 · published 1995 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
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23
The Daddy List
Book 23 of 48 · published 1995 Anthology · Myrna Mackenzie
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24
The Dad Next Door
Book 24 of 48 · published 1995 Anthology · Kasey Michaels
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25
Daddy on Board
Book 25 of 48 · published 1995 Anthology · Terry Essig
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26
A Father's Vow
Book 26 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Elizabeth August
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27
Most Wanted Dad
Book 27 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Arlene James
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28
Twice a Father
Book 28 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Moyra Tarling
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29
Welcome Home, Daddy!
Book 29 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Kristin Morgan
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30
Undercover Daddy
Book 30 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Lindsay Longford
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31
Most Eligible Dad
Book 31 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
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32
Desperately Seeking Daddy
Book 32 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Arlene James
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33
Merry Christmas, Daddy
Book 33 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Susan Meier
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34
Mad For The Dad
Book 34 of 48 · published 1996 Anthology · Terry Essig
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35
Mystery Man / Canton's Protection
Book 35 of 48 · published 1997 Anthology · Diana Palmer
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36
Daddy By Decision
Book 36 of 48 · published 1997 Anthology · Lindsay Longford
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37
My Baby, Your Son
Book 37 of 48 · published 1997 Anthology · Anne Peters
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38
Wanted
Book 38 of 48 · published 1997 Anthology · Laurie Paige
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39
Wife Without A Past
Book 39 of 48 · published 1997 Anthology · Elizabeth Harbison
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40
Are You My Daddy?
Book 40 of 48 · published 1998 Anthology · Leanna Wilson
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41
A Father For Always
Book 41 of 48 · published 1998 Anthology · Sandra Steffen
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42
The Billionaire's Baby Chase
Book 42 of 48 · published 1998 Anthology · Valerie Parv
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43
Falling for a Father of Four
Book 43 of 48 · published 1998 Anthology · Arlene James
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44
One Man's Promise
Book 44 of 48 · published 1998 Anthology · Diana K. Whitney
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45
The Cowboy, The Baby and the Bride-To-Be
Book 45 of 48 · published 1998 Anthology · Cara Colter
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46
A Rugged Ranchin' Dad
Book 46 of 48 · published 1998 Anthology · Kia Cochrane
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47
Dr. Dad to the Rescue
Book 47 of 48 · published 1999 Anthology · Jodi O'Donnell
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48
First Time, Forever
Latest in the series · book 48 of 48 · published 2000 Anthology · Cara Colter
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1
Getting It Right
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1994 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
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2
Getting Real: Christopher
Book 2 of 4 · published 1994 Anthology · Kathryn Jensen
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3
Getting a Life: Marissa
Book 3 of 4 · published 1994 Anthology · Kathryn Jensen
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4
Getting Away with It: Jojo
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 1995
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1
Someone's Baby
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2001 Anthology · Dani Sinclair
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2
The Cowboy Wants a Baby
Book 2 of 15 · published 2001 Anthology · Jo Leigh
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3
A Father's Vow
Book 3 of 15 · published 2001 Anthology · Tina Leonard
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4
Daddy Wanted
Book 4 of 15 · published 2001 Anthology · Kate Hoffmann
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5
The Cowboy's Secret Son
Book 5 of 15 · published 2001 Anthology · Gayle Wilson
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6
The Rancher's Bride
Book 6 of 15 · published 2002 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
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7
Dylan's Destiny
Book 7 of 15 · published 2002 Anthology · Kimberly Raye
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8
Hot on His Trail
Book 8 of 15 · published 2002 Anthology · Karen Hughes
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9
The Best Man in Texas
Book 9 of 15 · published 2002 Anthology · Kelsey Roberts
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10
The Sheriff Gets His Lady
Book 10 of 15 · published 2002 Anthology · Dani Sinclair
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11
Truly, Madly, Deeply
Book 11 of 15 · published 2002 Anthology · Vicki Lewis Thompson
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12
Every Move You Make
Book 12 of 15 · published 2002 Anthology · Tori Carrington
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13
Hero for Hire
Book 13 of 15 · published 2004 Anthology · Jill Shalvis
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14
Her Protector
Book 14 of 15 · published 2004
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15
Lover Under Cover
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2004 Anthology · Charlotte Douglas
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1
Satan's Angel
Series opener · book 1 of 44 · published 1988 Anthology · Kristin James
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2
A Girl's Best Friend
Book 2 of 44 · published 1991 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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3
Precious Pretender
Book 3 of 44 · published 1991 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
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4
Like Father, Like Son
Book 4 of 44 · published 1992 Anthology · Elizabeth August
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5
Double Vision
Book 5 of 44 · published 1992 Anthology · Sheryl Lynn
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6
Her Kind of Man
Book 6 of 44 · published 1993 Anthology · Barbara McCauley
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7
Mike's Baby
Book 7 of 44 · published 1993 Anthology · Mary Lynn Baxter
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8
Guilty as Sin
Book 8 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Cathy Gillen Thacker
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9
Mail Order Brood
Book 9 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Arlene James
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10
My Baby, Your Child
Book 10 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Nikki Benjamin
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11
Father In The Middle
Book 11 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Phyllis Halldorson
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12
Wild Innocence
Book 12 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Ann Major
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13
The Texas Touch
Book 13 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Kate Thomas
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14
Long Lost Husband
Book 14 of 44 · published 1994 Anthology · Joleen Daniels
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15
Daddy was a Cowboy
Book 15 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Jodi O'Donnell
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16
Walk Away Joe / Cowboy Takes a Lady
Book 16 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Cindy Gerard
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17
Desperate
Book 17 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Kay David
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18
Child of Her Heart
Book 18 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Arlene James
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19
The Guardian's Bride
Book 19 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Laurie Paige
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20
Christmas Kisses For A Dollar
Book 20 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Laurie Paige
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21
Hide in Plain Sight
Book 21 of 44 · published 1995 Anthology · Sara Orwig
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22
The Loner and the Lady
Book 22 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Eileen Wilks
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23
Bedded Bliss
Book 23 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Heather McAllister
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24
A Willful Marriage
Book 24 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Peggy Moreland
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25
The Lone Ranger
Book 25 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Sharon de Vita
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26
The Outlaw and the City Slicker
Book 26 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Debbi Rawlins
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27
Call Me
Book 27 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Alison Kent
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28
Millie and the Fugitive
Book 28 of 44 · published 1996
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29
Some Kind of Hero
Book 29 of 44 · published 1996 Anthology · Sandy Steen
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30
One Ticket To Texas
Book 30 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Jan Hudson
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31
Hannah's Hunks
Book 31 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Bonnie Tucker
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32
Family Ties
Book 32 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Joanna Wayne
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33
West Texas Weddings
Book 33 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Ginger Chambers
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34
Lawman
Book 34 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Laurie Grant
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35
Familiar Heart
Book 35 of 44 · published 1997 Anthology · Caroline Burnes
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36
Unforgettable Bride
Book 36 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Annette Broadrick
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37
His-And-Hers Family
Book 37 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Bonnie K. Winn
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38
Storming Paradise
Book 38 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Mary McBride
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39
Two Brothers and a Bride
Book 39 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Elizabeth Harbison
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40
Love, Honor And A Pregnant Bride
Book 40 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Karen Rose Smith
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41
It Happened In Texas
Book 41 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Darlene Graham
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42
West Texas Lawman
Book 42 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Ginger Chambers
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43
Lone Wolf's Lady
Book 43 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Beverly Barton
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44
A Mother for Jeffrey
Latest in the series · book 44 of 44 · published 1998 Anthology · Trisha Alexander
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1
This Christmas / The Holiday
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2005
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2
Irish Milkshake Murder
Book 2 of 4 · published 2023
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3
Irish Soda Bread Murder
Book 3 of 4 · published 2024
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4
Halloween Night Murder
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Liz Ireland?
Liz Ireland is a young adult romance, cozy mystery, historical romance, and general romance novelist. Ireland then went to San Antonio for high school. After graduating from high school, she got her BFA in theater from Southern Methodist University in 1987.
Which Liz Ireland series should I start with?
The best place to start is The Loop series, the earliest of Liz Ireland's multi-book series: it opens with Getting It Right (1994) and runs to 4 books across 1994–1995, ending with Getting Away with It: Jojo (1995). Liz Ireland's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Liz Ireland written?
Liz Ireland has 149 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1988 and 2026. 121 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the Trueblood, Texas series with 15 books — and 28 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Liz Ireland's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Liz Ireland's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are The Loop (1994–1995, 4 books), Trueblood, Texas (2001–2004, 15 books) and Mrs. Claus (2020–2026, 10 books).
How are Liz Ireland's books organised into series?
This guide splits Liz Ireland's 149 books into 5 named series and 28 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Trueblood, Texas (15 books, 2001–2004); Mrs. Claus (10 books, 2020–2026); The Loop (4 books, 1994–1995); Fabulous Fathers (48 books, 1992–2000); Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time (44 books, 1988–1998).
