About Margaret Tanner
Margaret Tanner is a multi-published and award-winning author of Western romance, Historical Romance, and Contemporary Romance fiction with some sizzle. Throughout her long career, she has held many jobs including working as a primary school principal’s assistant, army reservist, doctor’s receptionist, government worker, electoral office worker, medical audio typist, and army major’s secretary. Margaret loves to delve into the many pages of history, as she does research for her many historical novels. Many of her works are set during the first world war, given that her family has a proud tradition of service in the war like many Australians. For Tanner, no work is too tattered or too old for her to read through, no website is too difficult to navigate and no museum is too dusty. She has al
Publication Order of Captive Western Widows Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Liberating Mrs. McPhee(2024)
- Liberating Mrs. McLeish(2024)
- Liberating Mrs. McLeod(2024)
Publication Order of Fatherless Western Children Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- A New Pa for Lila(2026)
- A New Pa for Ben(2026)
- A New Pa for Ruth(2026)
- A New Pa for Sam(2026)
Publication Order of Gemstone Brides Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Gemstone Bride Emerald(2020)
- Gemstone Bride Ruby(2021)
- Gemstone Bride Jade(2021)
Publication Order of Guilford Crossing Brides Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Lily(2018)
- Freddie(2018)
- Alfie(2018)
- Alex(2018)
Publication Order of Range War Women Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Darcy's Bride(2024)
- Taylor's Bride(2024)
- Samson's Bride(2024)
- Blake's Bride(2024)
- McKenzie's Bride(2024)
Publication Order of Snowbound Western Women Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Abandoned(2024)
- Deserted(2024)
- Endangered(2025)
- Isolated(2025)
- Lost(2025)
Publication Order of Stagecoach Brides Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- Stagecoach Bride Deborah(2021)
- Stagecoach Bride Erin(2022)
- Stagecoach Bride Katrina(2022)
- Stagecoach Bride Marnie(2022)
- Stagecoach Bride Arlene(2022)
- Stagecoach Bride Tara(2022)
- Stagecoach Bride Bethany(2022)
Publication Order of Substitute Bride Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Miss Martin(2023)
- Miss Aylett(2023)
- Miss Grant(2023)
- Miss Nash(2024)
- Miss Bell(2024)
- Miss Dwyer(2024)
Publication Order of Unexpected Bride Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Unexpected Bride Annie(2023)
- Unexpected Bride Maddie(2023)
- Unexpected Bride Emmie(2023)
- Unexpected Bride Bonnie(2023)
- Unexpected Bride Jessie(2023)
- Unexpected Bride Sophie(2023)
Publication Order of Unlikely Heroes Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Kitty's Unlikely Hero(2025)
- Polly's Unlikely Hero(2025)
- Amy's Unlikely Hero(2025)
- Evie's Unlikely Hero(2025)
- Ivy's Unlikely Hero(2025)
Publication Order of Western Flower Brides Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Violet(2022)
- Primrose(2022)
- Zinnia(2022)
- Rosemary(2022)
- Iris(2022)
- Poppy(2022)
Publication Order of Western Lawmen Brides Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Tully's Bride(2023)
- Cullen's Bride(2023)
- Kent's Bride(2023)
- Wesley's Bride(2023)
- Maynard's Bride(2023)
- Braydon's Bride(2023)
Publication Order of Women Betrayed Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- Sophie(2017)
- Tess(2017)
- Claire(2017)
- Jessica(2017)
- Scarlett(2017)
- Flame(2018)
- Sophie(2018)
Chronological Order of Women Betrayed Books
7 books in seriesPublication Order
- Claire(2017)
- Tess(2017)
- Flame(2018)
- Sophie(2018)
- Scarlett(2017)
- Jessica(2017)
- Sophie(2017)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
36 books in seriesPublication Order
- Allison's War(2007)
- Wild Oats(2007)
- Forbidden Love(2007)
- The English Rose(2008)
- Holly and the Millionaire(2008)
- Lauren's Dilemma(2008)
- Shattered Dreams(2008)
- The Trouble with Playboys(2009)
- Frontier Wife(2010)
- Reluctant Father(2010)
- Daring Masquerade(2012)
- Savage Possession(2012)
- Make Love, Not War(2012)
- A Rose In No-Man's Land(2013)
- Fiery Possession(2013)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
25 books in seriesPublication Order
- We Never Said, I Love You(2012)
- His Brother's Wife(2017)
- Payback(2017)
- Beltane Bride(2018)
- Chocolate Santa Mystery(2019)
- Deceived Mail-Order Bride(2019)
- Emmie's Wish(2020)
- A Deceived Proxy Bride(2020)
- Barefoot Mail-Order Bride(2020)
- Forgotten Mail-Order Bride(2020)
- Reluctant Proxy Bride(2020)
- Forgotten Proxy Bride(2021)
- Secret Proxy Bride(2021)
- Discarded Mail-Order Bride(2021)
- Misty Hollow Mail-Order Bride(2021)
Publication Order of Already Home Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Matrice(2022)
Publication Order of American Mail-Order Brides Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Edwina: Bride of Connecticut(2015)
Publication Order of Bachelors and Babies Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Logan(2019)
Publication Order of The Belles of Wyoming Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Flynn's Debt(2020)
Publication Order of Bounty Hunters of Sunset Creek Ranch Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Morgan(2020)
Publication Order of Christmas Rescue Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Rescuing Cain(2019)
- Rescuing the Captain(2020)
- Rescuing the Pastor's Daughter(2020)
Publication Order of Cupids and Cowboys Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Alice(2020)
Publication Order of Imposter For Christmas Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Mail Order Chloe(2021)
Publication Order of Mistaken Identity Mail Order Brides Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Bride for Nolan(2021)
Publication Order of Nursing the Heart Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Nurse for James / An Unwanted Proxy Bride(2020)
Publication Order of The Proxy Brides Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Bride for Mitchell(2020)
Publication Order of Secret Baby Dilemma Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Mail Order Amelia(2021)
Publication Order of The Sheriff's Mail Order Bride Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Bride for Oliver(2021)
Publication Order of Spinster Mail-Order Brides Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- A Husband for Christmas(2019)
- A Niece for Christmas(2019)
- An Heir for Christmas(2020)
- An Unwanted Bride for Christmas(2020)
Publication Order of Westward Home and Hearts Mail-Order Brides Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Merry's Mission(2020)
- Saffron's Savior(2021)
- Harriet's Heartache(2021)
Publication Order of Widows, Brides, and Secret Babies Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Mail Order Jennifer(2020)
- Mail Order Angelique(2020)
- Mail Order Matilda(2020)
Publication Order of Yours Truly: The Lovelorn Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Matchmaker Sheriff(2020)
Publication Order of Christmas Bride Dilemma Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Trapped in Grantville(2023)
Publication Order of Compromised Brides Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Compromised Bride Nevada(2022)
- Compromised Bride Dakota(2022)
- Compromised Bride Indiana(2022)
Publication Order of The Reclusive Man Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Alexandra's Anguish(2022)
Publication Order of Second Chance Groom Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Romancing the Preacher(2023)
Publication Order of Love Train Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Melita(2022)
Publication Order of Rejected Mail-Order Brides Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Holly's Broken Dream(2024)
Publication Order of Winning His Devotion Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Noah's Guilt(2024)
Publication Order of Gun For Hire Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Dustin(2025)
Publication Order of Pregnant Western Widows Books
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Fearful Franny(2025)
- Isolated Imogen(2025)
- Rebuffed Rita(2026)
- Desperate Diana(2026)
- Maligned Marion(2026)
Publication Order of Soiled Doves Books
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Sophie(2017)
- Tess(2017)
- Laura(2017)
- Claire(2017)
- Jessica(2017)
- Scarlett(2017)
Publication Order of Anthologies
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Wartime Christmas Tales: A WWII Flash Fiction Anthology(2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Margaret Tanner?
Margaret Tanner is a bestselling author known for 44 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Margaret Tanner book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of Captive Western Widows Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Margaret Tanner written?
Margaret Tanner has written over 183 books across 44 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.