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ⓘ About Parker J. Cole
Parker deals with writer’s block either by reading a good book or by working on another project. Sometimes distracting herself from her current work in progress helps her get her thoughts reorganized. Reading another book only feeds the monster inside herself. She is always working on something, and wishes that she had a clone which would allow her to write that much faster. “Many Strange Women” is the first novel in the “Sins of the Flesh” series and was released in 2014. Solomon Greene made this deal with God. If He would send him some unattractive woman, he would marry her then and there and do what was spiritually right. After all, that was the sort of wife he needed to help him escape his sordid past. Celeste Martin made this deal with Solomon. She would be his ugly wife.
All Book Series by Parker J. Cole
Lantern of Patience
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2018 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
Lantern of Honor
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
A Marquis to Protect the Governess
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2023
Wish Upon A Strawberry Shortcake
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018
Beyond the VEIL: Prologue
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2019 Anthology · Lynn Donovan,Thomas J. Bruno
Entangled with a Unicorn
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2020 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
A Cowboy for Christmas
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · P. Creeden
A Fugitive for Christmas
Book 2 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Kindness For Christmas
Book 3 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Lynne Lanning
A Drifter for Christmas
Book 5 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Child for Christmas
Book 6 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Doctor for Christmas
Book 7 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Willow Callaway
A Blacksmith for Christmas
Book 10 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Penny Kate
A Courtesan for Christmas
Book 11 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Rancher for Christmas
Book 14 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
A Gambler for Christmas
Book 15 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Surprise for Christmas
Book 16 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Zina Abbott
A Bounty Hunter for Christmas
Book 17 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Willow Callaway
A Homestead for Christmas
Book 18 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Tara Meyers
A Recluse for Christmas
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2024 Anthology · Kimberly Grist
Java Break
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2017 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
Java Protect
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2017 Anthology · Sophie Dawson
A Chance for Cecily
Series opener · book 1 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Chance for Emmaline
Book 5 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
A Chance for Leah
Book 6 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Chance for Mary Rose
Book 13 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Chance for Cookie
Book 17 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
A Chance for Diane
Book 18 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Chance for Amora
Book 24 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Chance for Maeve
Book 27 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Chance for Rebecca
Book 28 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
A Chance for Kellie
Book 30 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Chance for Dia
Book 31 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Chance for Jules
Book 32 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Chance for Joyce
Book 35 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Chance for Luciana
Book 39 of 40 · published 2023 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Match for Collette
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2021 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
A Match for Esther Rose
Book 3 of 13 · published 2021 Anthology · V. McKevitt,Lynn Donovan
A Match for Victoria
Book 6 of 13 · published 2021 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Match for Althia
Book 7 of 13 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd,V. McKevitt
A Match for Lilah Jo
Book 9 of 13 · published 2021 Anthology · Marisa Masterson,V. McKevitt
A Match for Maggie
Book 12 of 13 · published 2022 Anthology · Marisa Masterson,V. McKevitt
A Match for Ruth
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2022 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
The Pinkerton Matchmaker
Series opener · book 1 of 77 · published 2018 Anthology · Christine Sterling,Marianne Spitzer
An Agent for Clementine
Book 8 of 77 · published 2019 Anthology · Ginny Sterling
An Agent For Magdala
Book 9 of 77 · published 2019 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
An Agent for Penelope
Book 10 of 77 · published 2019 Anthology · Christine Sterling
Cari / An Agent for Cari / Her Secret Assignment
Book 11 of 77 · published 2019 Anthology · Cyndi Raye
An Agent for Evangeline
Book 13 of 77 · published 2019 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
An Agent for Marianne
Book 16 of 77 · published 2019 Anthology · Christine Sterling
An Agent for Genevieve
Book 21 of 77 · published 2020 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
An Agent for Liana
Book 22 of 77 · published 2020 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
An Agent for Cynthia
Book 28 of 77 · published 2020 Anthology · Amelia C. Adams
An Agent for Zennia
Book 29 of 77 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
An Agent for Dixie
Book 32 of 77 · published 2020 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
An Agent For Judith
Book 36 of 77 · published 2020 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
An Agent for Amaryllis
Book 38 of 77 · published 2020 Anthology · Julia Ridgmont
A Christmas Groom for Maddie
Book 40 of 77 · published 2020 Anthology · Julia Ridgmont
Carolina / An Agent for Carolina / Her Hidden Truth
Book 41 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Cyndi Raye
An Agent for Wilhelmina
Book 42 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Sophie Dawson
An Agent for Regina
Book 43 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
An Agent for Claudette
Book 44 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Christine Sterling
An Agent for Charity
Book 47 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
An Agent for Delilah
Book 51 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Kate Marie Clark
An Agent for Arabella
Book 54 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
An Agent for Victoria
Book 55 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Kate Marie Clark
An Agent for Alexandra
Book 57 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Rebecca Connolly
An Agent for Sabrina
Book 64 of 77 · published 2023 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
An Agent for Lydia
Book 72 of 77 · published 2024 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
An Agent for Pearl
Book 74 of 77 · published 2024 Anthology · Christine Sterling
An Agent for Ulyssa
Book 76 of 77 · published 2024 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
An Agent for Lorelle
Latest in the series · book 77 of 77 · published 2024 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
Mail Order Marshal
Series opener · book 1 of 33 · published 2018 Anthology · George H. McVey
The Bounty Hunter's Sister
Book 32 of 33 · published 2019 Anthology · Jo Grafford
The Tycoon's Sister
Latest in the series · book 33 of 33 · published 2019 Anthology · Jenna Brandt
The Blizzard Brides
Series opener · book 1 of 36 · published 2020 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Groom for Claire
Book 2 of 36 · published 2020 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Groom for Callie
Book 13 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
A Groom for Jenna
Book 14 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Groom for Heather
Book 15 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Groom for Vivian
Book 18 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
A Groom for Trish
Book 23 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Groom for Lauren
Book 26 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Groom for Arabella
Book 27 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Shonda Czeschin Fischer
A Groom for Willow
Book 33 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
A Groom for Charity
Book 34 of 36 · published 2021 Anthology · Shonda Czeschin Fischer
A Groom for Fancy
Book 35 of 36 · published 2022 Anthology · Christine Sterling
Margaret’s Wedding Dilemma
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · P. Creeden
Katherine's Wedding Dilemma
Book 3 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Willow Callaway
Bridgett's Wedding Dilemma
Book 4 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Lynn Donovan
Beth's Wedding Dilemma
Book 5 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Patricia PacJac Carroll
Gianna's Wedding Dilemma
Book 6 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
Rachel's Wedding Dilemma
Book 7 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Lynne Lanning
Annabelle's Wedding Dilemma
Book 8 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Kimberly Grist
Marietta's Wedding Dilema
Book 10 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Marianne Spitzer
Priscilla's Wedding Dilemma
Book 12 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Farrah Lee
Carmen's Wedding Dilemma
Book 13 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Jermina's Wedding Dilemma
Book 14 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · Nan O'Berry
Molly's Wedding Dilemma
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2024 Anthology · J L Dawson
A Bride for Jeremiah
Series opener · book 1 of 76 · published 2018 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Bride for Ransom
Book 14 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Wendy May Andrews
A Bride For Gideon
Book 16 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
A Bride for Darrell
Book 17 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Bride for Benjamin
Book 19 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Christine Sterling
A Bride for Alastair
Book 22 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Wendy May Andrews
A Bride For Dalton
Book 26 of 76 · published 2019 Anthology · Caroline Clemmons
A Bride for Hamilton
Book 38 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Wendy May Andrews
A Bride for Cody
Book 41 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
A Bride for Mitchell
Book 45 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Margaret Tanner
A Bride for Seamus
Book 47 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
A Bride for Matthias
Book 49 of 76 · published 2020 Anthology · Courtney Willis
A Bride for Harland
Book 50 of 76 · published 2021 Anthology · Marisa Masterson
A Bride for Jordan
Book 52 of 76 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd,V. McKevitt
A Bride for Keegan
Book 62 of 76 · published 2021 Anthology · Linda Shenton Matchett
A Wife for Alastair
Book 66 of 76 · published 2022 Anthology · Wendy May Andrews
A Bride for Magnus
Book 70 of 76 · published 2022 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Bride for Randolph
Book 71 of 76 · published 2022 Anthology · Michele Pollock Dalton
A Bride for Harley
Book 72 of 76 · published 2022 Anthology · Heidi Gray McGill
A Bride for Bennett
Book 73 of 76 · published 2023 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
A Bride for Harrison
Book 75 of 76 · published 2023 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
A Bride For Brooks
Latest in the series · book 76 of 76 · published 2023 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
Anthelia Yosemite Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Zina Abbott
Floree Sequoia Bride
Book 2 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd
Rosa Banff Hot Springs Bride
Book 4 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
Heather Hot Springs Bride
Book 5 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Janice Cole Hopkins
Grace Crater Lake Bride
Book 6 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Paulette D. Marshall
Muriel Mesa Verde Bride
Book 10 of 20 · published 2025 Anthology · Lynne Lanning
Pinna Sequoia Bride
Book 12 of 20 · published 2026 Anthology · Linda Carroll-Bradd,N. Fraser
Ella Mount Rainier Bride
Book 14 of 20 · published 2026 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
Louise Banff Bride
Book 15 of 20 · published 2026 Anthology · Marlene Bierworth
Betsy Crater Lake Bride
Book 16 of 20 · published 2026 Anthology · Paulette D. Marshall
Imogene Mammoth Cave Bride
Book 18 of 20 · published 2026 Anthology · Parker J Cole
Lena Zion Bride
Latest in the series · book 20 of 20 · published 2026 Anthology · Kandice E. Geddes
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Parker J. Cole?
Parker deals with writer’s block either by reading a good book or by working on another project. Sometimes distracting herself from her current work in progress helps her get her thoughts reorganized. Reading another book only feeds the monster inside herself.
Which Parker J. Cole series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Sins of the Flesh series, the earliest of Parker J. Cole's multi-book series: it opens with Many Strange Women (2014) and runs to 5 books across 2014–2016, ending with Vengeful Vows (2016). Parker J. Cole's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Parker J. Cole written?
Parker J. Cole has 373 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2012 and 2026. 362 of them belong to 17 named series — the largest being the National Park Brides series with 20 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Parker J. Cole's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Parker J. Cole's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Sins of the Flesh (2014–2016, 5 books), Java Cupid (2017, 9 books) and Lantern in the Window (2018–2020, 6 books), plus 8 more.
How are Parker J. Cole's books organised into series?
This guide splits Parker J. Cole's 373 books into 17 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: National Park Brides (20 books, 2025–2026); Confederate Widows, Spinsters, and Proxy Brides (19 books, 2024); Marianne's Mail Order Brides (13 books, 2021–2022); Java Cupid (9 books, 2017); Beyond the VEIL (7 books, 2019–2020), plus 12 further series.