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ⓘ About Melissa McClone
Melissa McClone is an award-winning and bestselling inspirational and romance fiction author. The writer has made a name for herself working with Cardinal Press, Harlequin Books, and the Tule Publishing Group to produce sweet contemporary romance and women’s fiction novels. Melissa published “If the Ring Fits” in 2000 and has since then become one of the most prolific authors in the genre. Over the years, she has published more than 50 works. These include single-standing novels, series of novels, screenplays, collections of short stories, and contributions to series by other authors. Ever since she started writing, her works have been published in more than 25 languages and sold more than a million copies across the world.
All Book Series by Melissa McClone
The Tycoon: An Opposites Attract Romance
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2020
Rescued by the Magic of Christmas / His Christmas Wish
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2008
Christmas Magic on the Mountain / Her Christmas Secret
Book 2 of 5 · published 2010
Firefighter Under the Mistletoe / Her Christmas Kiss
Book 3 of 5 · published 2011
A Little Bit of Holiday Magic / His Christmas Family
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2013
The Dress Designer's Promise
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2024
For the Taking
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2002 Anthology · Lilian Darcy
The Tycoon's Instant Family
Book 5 of 31 · published 2006 Anthology · Caroline Anderson
The Boss's Little Miracle
Book 10 of 31 · published 2008 Anthology · Barbara McMahon
His Pregnant Housekeeper
Book 12 of 31 · published 2008 Anthology · Caroline Anderson
Her Baby, His Proposal
Book 13 of 31 · published 2008 Anthology · Teresa Carpenter
Adopted: Outback Baby
Book 14 of 31 · published 2008 Anthology · Barbara Hannay
The Millionaire's Nanny Arrangement
Book 15 of 31 · published 2008 Anthology · Linda Goodnight
Two Little Miracles
Book 16 of 31 · published 2008 Anthology · Caroline Anderson
Boardroom Baby Surprise
Book 17 of 31 · published 2009 Anthology · Jackie Braun
Italian Tycoon, Secret Son
Book 18 of 31 · published 2009 Anthology · Lucy Gordon
Keeping Her Baby's Secret
Book 19 of 31 · published 2009 Anthology · Raye Morgan
Adopted: Family in a Million
Book 20 of 31 · published 2009 Anthology · Barbara McMahon
Secret Baby, Surprise Parents
Book 21 of 31 · published 2009 Anthology · Liz Fielding
Confidential: Expecting!
Book 22 of 31 · published 2009 Anthology · Jackie Braun
The Italian's Forgotten Baby
Book 28 of 31 · published 2009 Anthology · Raye Morgan
Sheriff Needs a Nanny
Book 29 of 31 · published 2010 Anthology · Teresa Carpenter
Juggling Briefcase & Baby
Book 30 of 31 · published 2010 Anthology · Jessica Hart
Their Miracle Twins
Latest in the series · book 31 of 31 · published 2012 Anthology · Nikki Logan
Tara
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2018 Anthology · Ginny Baird
Blind-Date Baby
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2009 Anthology · Fiona Harper
Dream Date with the Millionaire
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2009
Vegas Pregnancy Surprise
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2010 Anthology · Shirley Jump
Weekend in Vegas!: Saving Cinderella! / Vegas Pregnancy Surprise / Inconveniently Wed!
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2014 Anthology · Jackie Braun
A Groom for Red Riding Hood
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1994 Anthology · Jennifer Greene
The Sheikh's Destiny: Harlequin comics
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2018 Anthology · Melissa James
Sweet Tidings
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Jean C. Gordon
Sweet Carol
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Shanae Johnson
Sweet Troublemaker
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Jean Oram
Sweet Adventure
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Tamie Dearen
Sweet Dreams
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · Stacy Claflin
Sweet Holiday Traditions
Book 7 of 16 · published 2017 Anthology · Danielle Stewart
Sweet Entanglement
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2018 Anthology · Jean C. Gordon
The Cowboy Comes Home
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2012 Anthology · Patricia Thayer
Slow Dance with the Sheriff
Book 2 of 8 · published 2012 Anthology · Nikki Logan
Taming the Brooding Cattleman
Book 3 of 8 · published 2012 Anthology · Marion Lennox
The Rancher's Unexpected Family
Book 4 of 8 · published 2012 Anthology · Myrna Mackenzie
The Secret That Changed Everything
Book 6 of 8 · published 2012 Anthology · Lucy Gordon
The Soldier's Sweetheart
Book 7 of 8 · published 2013 Anthology · Soraya M. Lane
The Billionaire's Baby SOS
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2013 Anthology · Susan Meier
Melt My Heart, Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · C.J. Carmichael
Sweet Dreams Baby
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2017 Anthology · C.J. Carmichael
Christmas Kisses
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Lily Love
Military Christmas Kisses
Book 5 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Paulette D. Marshall
A Hero's Christmas Kiss
Book 7 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Virginia'dele Smith
Boots, Snow and Mistletoe
Book 9 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Alice Dashwood
Christmas in Maplewood Crossing
Book 11 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Kimberly Hanson
Love in a Christmas Storm
Book 12 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Shanae Johnson
The Christmas Lanes Home
Book 13 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Lorah Jaiyn
Love, Leashes & Holiday Wishes
Book 14 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Tina Cyr
Military Christmas Ball
Book 15 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Carrie Weston
Forever Yours on Christmas Eve
Book 16 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Brooke Burton
Tis the Season For Falling in Love
Book 17 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Merri Maywether
The Cowboy Soldier's Christmas
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · E.B. Silva
The Prince, The Lady & The Tower
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 1997 Anthology · Muriel Jensen
Eight Men and a Lady
Book 2 of 13 · published 1997 Anthology · Elizabeth Sinclair
The Princess and the Frog
Book 4 of 13 · published 1997 Anthology · Lisa Bingham
Beauty and the Brooding Boss
Book 7 of 13 · published 2011 Anthology · Barbara Wallace
Not-So-Perfect Princess
Book 10 of 13 · published 2011 Co-authored · Barbara Wallace
A Season Of Change
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2018 Anthology · Barbara Wallace
Taco-Truck Tryst
Series opener · book 1 of 27 · published 2018 Anthology · Kirsten Osbourne
Healing Hearts
Latest in the series · book 27 of 27 · published 2019 Anthology · Kay P. Dawson
The Best Man's Baby
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2004 Anthology · Darcy Maguire
A Professional Engagement
Book 3 of 9 · published 2004 Anthology · Darcy Maguire
Millionaire Dad, Nanny Needed!
Book 5 of 9 · published 2008 Anthology · Susan Meier
Winning the Single Mom's Heart
Book 7 of 9 · published 2008 Anthology · Linda Goodnight
The Heir's Convenient Wife
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2009 Anthology · Myrna Mackenzie
Love at Mistletoe Inn
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 2014 Anthology · Cindy Kirk
To Have and to Hold
Book 3 of 14 · published 2015 Anthology · Betsy St. Amant,Katie Ganshert,Becky Wade
All Dressed Up in Love
Book 5 of 14 · published 2015 Anthology · Ruth Logan Herne
The Perfect Arrangement
Book 10 of 14 · published 2015 Anthology · Katie Ganshert
Kiss the Bride
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 2016 Co-authored · Robin Lee Hatcher,Kathryn Springer
Spotlight on Love
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2015 Anthology · Kaira Rouda
Harvesting Love
Book 11 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · Christine Cunningham
Catching up with Love
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2016 Anthology · Amy Manemann
Her Pregnant Agenda
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2003 Anthology · Linda Goodnight
Christmas Wishes and Cowboy Kisses
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Melissa McClone?
Melissa McClone is an award-winning and bestselling inspirational and romance fiction author. The writer has made a name for herself working with Cardinal Press, Harlequin Books, and the Tule Publishing Group to produce sweet contemporary romance and women's fiction novels. Melissa published “If the Ring Fits” in 2000 and has since then become one of the most prolific authors in the genre.
Which Melissa McClone series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Harlequin Comics series, the earliest of Melissa McClone's multi-book series: it opens with A Groom for Red Riding Hood (1994) and runs to 7 books across 1994–2018, ending with The Sheikh's Destiny: Harlequin comics (2018). Melissa McClone's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Melissa McClone written?
Melissa McClone has 272 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1994 and 2025. 255 of them belong to 30 named series — the largest being the Baby On Board series with 31 books — and 17 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Melissa McClone's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Melissa McClone's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Harlequin Comics (1994–2018, 7 books), Once Upon a Kiss (1997–2018, 13 books) and One Night to Forever (1999–2019, 4 books), plus 27 more.
How are Melissa McClone's books organised into series?
This guide splits Melissa McClone's 272 books into 30 named series and 17 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Baby On Board (31 books, 2004–2012); Quinn Valley Ranch (27 books, 2018–2019); Military Kisses (20 books, 2025); Indigo Bay Sweet Romance (16 books, 2017–2018); Year Of Weddings 2 (14 books, 2014–2016), plus 25 further series.