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ⓘ About Rita Herron
Rita Herron is a bestselling author, known for their extensive body of work spanning 44 book series with over 137 titles.
All Book Series by Rita Herron
1
Marry Me, Maddie
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2001
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2
Sleepless in Savannah
Book 2 of 3 · published 2003
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3
Love Me Lucy
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
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1
The Secret She Kept
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021
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2
The Body in the Wall
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2022
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1
Mysterious Abduction
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2020
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3
Protective Order
Book 3 of 4 · published 2020
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4
Suspicious Circumstances
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2020
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1
Redemption at Hawk's Landing
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2017
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2
Safe at Hawk's Landing
Book 2 of 4 · published 2017
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3
Hideaway at Hawk's Landing
Book 3 of 4 · published 2018
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4
Hostage at Hawk's Landing
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2019
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1
Here Comes the Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1999
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2
There Goes the Groom
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2012
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1
Certified Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2012
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2
Cowboy in the Extreme
Book 2 of 6 · published 2012
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3
Cowboy to the Max
Book 3 of 6 · published 2012
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6
Ultimate Cowboy
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2013
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1
Cold Case at Camden Crossing
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2013
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2
Cold Case at Carlton's Canyon
Book 2 of 4 · published 2013
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3
Cold Case at Cobra Creek
Book 3 of 4 · published 2014
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4
Cold Case in Cherokee Crossing
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2014
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1
Insatiable Desire / Heartless
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2008
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2
Dark Hunger / Mindless
Book 2 of 3 · published 2009
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3
Forbidden Passion / Soulless
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
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1
The Silent Dolls
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2020
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2
Wildflower Graves
Book 2 of 12 · published 2020
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3
The Burning Girls
Book 3 of 12 · published 2021
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7
The Girl in the River
Book 7 of 12 · published 2022
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9
The Sleeping Girls
Book 9 of 12 · published 2024
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10
The Ice Sisters
Book 10 of 12 · published 2024
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11
The Graveyard Girls
Book 11 of 12 · published 2025
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12
Midnight Ridge
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2026
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1
The Man from Falcon Ridge
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2004
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2
Return to Falcon Ridge
Book 2 of 3 · published 2006
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3
Force of the Falcon
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2006
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1
All the Beautiful Brides
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2015
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2
All the Pretty Faces
Book 2 of 3 · published 2016
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3
All the Dead Girls
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2016
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1
Silent Night Sanctuary
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2008
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2
His Secret Christmas Baby
Book 2 of 3 · published 2009
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3
Unbreakable Bond
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
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1
The Missing Twin
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2011
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2
Her Stolen Son
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2011
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1
Have Baby, Need Beau
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2001
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2
Have Husband, Need Honeymoon
Book 2 of 5 · published 2001
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3
Have Gown, Need Groom
Book 3 of 5 · published 2001
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4
Have Bouquet, Need Boyfriend
Book 4 of 5 · published 2003
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5
Have Cowboy, Need Cupid
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2003
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1
Lock, Stock and McCullen
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2015
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2
McCullen's Secret Son
Book 2 of 6 · published 2015
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3
Roping Ray McCullen
Book 3 of 6 · published 2016
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5
The Missing McCullen
Book 5 of 6 · published 2017
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6
The Last McCullen
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2017
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1
Pretty Little Killers
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2018
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2
Good Little Girls
Book 2 of 4 · published 2018
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3
Little White Lies
Book 3 of 4 · published 2018
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4
Dead Little Darlings
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2019
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1
Safe in His Arms
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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2
Safe by His Side
Book 2 of 3 · published 2013
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3
Safe with Him
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2013
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1
Silent Surrender
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2002
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2
Memories of Megan
Book 2 of 11 · published 2002
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3
The Cradle Mission
Book 3 of 11 · published 2003
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4
Undercover Avenger
Book 4 of 11 · published 2004
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5
Midnight Disclosures
Book 5 of 11 · published 2004
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6
Mysterious Circumstances
Book 6 of 11 · published 2005
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7
Vows of Vengeance
Book 7 of 11 · published 2006
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Under His Skin
Book 10 of 11 · published 2008
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In the Flesh
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2008
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1
Bed of Roses
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2014
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2
One Night to Kill
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2014
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1
Before She Dies
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2012
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3
Her Dying Breath
Book 3 of 5 · published 2013
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5
Dying for Love
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2014
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1
Covert Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2003 Anthology · Harper Allen
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2
Rocky Mountain Maverick
Book 2 of 9 · published 2003 Anthology · Gayle Wilson
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3
Special Agent Nanny
Book 3 of 9 · published 2003 Anthology · Linda O. Johnston
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4
Kiss and Tell
Book 4 of 9 · published 2003 Anthology · Amanda Stevens
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5
A Warrior's Mission
Book 5 of 9 · published 2003
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6
Private Eyes
Book 6 of 9 · published 2004 Anthology · Jasmine Cresswell
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7
Cheyenne Wife
Book 7 of 9 · published 2004 Anthology · Judith Stacy
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8
Rocky Mountain Marriage
Book 8 of 9 · published 2004 Anthology · Debra Lee Brown
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9
Colorado Courtship
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2014 Anthology · Carolyn Davidson
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1
Brandishing a Crown
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2010
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2
Seized by the Sheik
Book 2 of 6 · published 2010 Anthology · Ann Voss Peterson
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3
Ransom for a Prince
Book 3 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Lisa Childs
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4
By Order of the Prince
Book 4 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
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5
Sovereign Sheriff
Book 5 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Cassie Miles
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6
The Black Sheep Sheik
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2011 Anthology · Dana Marton
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1
Platinum Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2009
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2
Desert Ice Daddy
Book 2 of 4 · published 2009 Anthology · Dana Marton
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3
Baby Bling
Book 3 of 4 · published 2009 Anthology · Elle James
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4
Priceless Newborn Prince
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2009 Anthology · Ann Voss Peterson
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1
Secrets in Four Corners
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2008 Anthology · Debra Webb
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2
Profile Durango
Book 2 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
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3
She's Positive
Book 3 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Delores Fossen
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4
Collecting Evidence
Book 4 of 6 · published 2009
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5
Snowed in with the Boss
Book 5 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Jessica Andersen
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6
Criminally Handsome
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2009 Anthology · Cassie Miles
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1
Royal Lockdown
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2007 Anthology · Rebecca York
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2
Safe Before Dawn
Book 2 of 5 · published 2007 Anthology · Linda Castillo
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3
A Baby Before Dawn
Book 3 of 5 · published 2007 Anthology · Linda Castillo
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4
Anything for His Son
Book 4 of 5 · published 2007
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5
Meet Me at Midnight
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2007 Anthology · Jessica Andersen
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1
Mossy Creek
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2001
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2
Reunion at Mossy Creek
Book 2 of 11 · published 2002
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3
Summer in Mossy Creek
Book 3 of 11 · published 2003
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4
Blessings of Mossy Creek
Book 4 of 11 · published 2004
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5
A Day in Mossy Creek
Book 5 of 11 · published 2006
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6
At Home in Mossy Creek
Book 6 of 11 · published 2007
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7
Gone But Not Forgotten
Book 7 of 11 · published 2008
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8
Critters of Mossy Creek
Book 8 of 11 · published 2009
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9
Homecoming in Mossy Creek
Book 9 of 11 · published 2011
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10
Closer Than They Appear
Book 10 of 11 · published 2014
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11
Christmas in Mossy Creek
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2017
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1
Peek-A-Boo Protector
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2009
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2
Covert Cootchie-Cootchie-Coo
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2012 Anthology · Ann Voss Peterson
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1
Six-Gun Investigation
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2007 Anthology · Mallory Kane
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2
Trace Evidence In Tarrant County / For Justice and Love
Book 2 of 3 · published 2007 Anthology · Delores Fossen
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3
Justice for a Ranger
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2007
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1
The Heart of Brody McQuade
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2008 Anthology · Mallory Kane
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2
Beneath The Badge
Book 2 of 3 · published 2008
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3
Questioning the Heiress
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2008 Anthology · Delores Fossen
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1
Classified Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2009 Anthology · Mallory Kane
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2
Shotgun Sheriff
Book 2 of 3 · published 2010 Anthology · Delores Fossen
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3
Rawhide Ranger
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
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1
Frozen Ground
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Debra Webb
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2
Deep Freeze
Book 2 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Vicki Hinze
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4
Black Ice
Book 4 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Regan Black
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5
Snow Brides
Book 5 of 6 · published 2019 Anthology · Peggy Webb
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6
Snow Blind
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2020 Anthology · Cindy Gerard
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1
Going to the Chapel
Single-title series · published 2014
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1
Child's Play
Series opener · book 1 of 14 · published 1971
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2
Thief of Hearts
Book 2 of 14 · published 1997
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3
Husband Hunting 101
Book 3 of 14 · published 1998
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6
Under the Covers
Book 6 of 14 · published 2002
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8
Last Kiss Goodbye
Book 8 of 14 · published 2006
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10
Say You Love Me
Book 10 of 14 · published 2007
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Don't Say a Word
Book 11 of 14 · published 2007
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12
His-And-Hers Twins
Book 12 of 14 · published 2010
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13
Single and Searching
Book 13 of 14 · published 2011
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14
On the Edge
Latest in the series · book 14 of 14 · published 2021 Co-authored · Tess Gerritsen
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1
Hank / Redbird
Single-title series · published 2004 Co-authored · Diana Palmer
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1
Surviving Summers with Kids: Funfilled Activities for All
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1993
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2
Take Charge Now!
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 1994
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1
Midnight Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1995 Anthology · Adrianne Lee
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2
Keeper of the Bride
Book 2 of 11 · published 1996 Anthology · Tess Gerritsen
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3
Belladonna
Book 3 of 11 · published 1996 Anthology · Jenna Ryan
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4
What She Forgot
Book 4 of 11 · published 1997 Anthology · Amanda Stevens
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5
Little Girl Lost
Book 5 of 11 · published 1997 Anthology · Adrianne Lee
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6
Storm Warnings
Book 6 of 11 · published 1997 Anthology · Judi Lind
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7
His Betrothed
Book 7 of 11 · published 1998 Anthology · Vivian Leiber
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8
Easy Loving
Book 8 of 11 · published 1998 Anthology · Sheryl Lynn
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9
The Only Man to Trust
Book 9 of 11 · published 1998 Anthology · Grace Green
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10
Send Me a Hero
Book 10 of 11 · published 1998
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11
Jackson's Woman
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 1999 Anthology · Judi Lind
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1
Lover, Stranger / Love Is A Stranger
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 1991 Anthology · Amanda Stevens
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2
The Man She Married
Book 2 of 7 · published 1991 Anthology · Dani Sinclair
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3
A Woman of Mystery
Book 3 of 7 · published 1999 Anthology · Charlotte Douglas
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4
To Save His Baby
Book 4 of 7 · published 1999 Anthology · Judi Lind
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5
Undercover Dad
Book 5 of 7 · published 1999 Anthology · Charlotte Douglas
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A Night Without End
Book 6 of 7 · published 2000 Anthology · Susan Kearney
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7
Forgotten Lullaby
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2000
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1
The Message
Series opener · book 1 of 29 · published 1988 Anthology · Stella Cameron
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2
Measure of Deceit
Book 2 of 29 · published 1988 Anthology · Caroline Burnes
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3
Come Gentle the Dawn
Book 3 of 29 · published 1989 Anthology · Lindsay McKenna
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4
Life Line
Book 4 of 29 · published 1990 Anthology · Rebecca York
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5
Deadly Currents
Book 5 of 29 · published 1992 Anthology · Caroline Burnes
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6
The Reluctant Bride
Book 6 of 29 · published 1992 Anthology · Barbara Bretton
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A Haven in His Arms
Book 7 of 29 · published 1993 Anthology · Phyllis Halldorson
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8
Hired Hand
Book 8 of 29 · published 1993 Anthology · Elizabeth Bevarly
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9
Dead Heat
Book 9 of 29 · published 1993 Anthology · Patricia Rosemoor
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10
Night Prince
Book 10 of 29 · published 1994 Anthology · Muriel Jensen
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Tempting Faith
Book 11 of 29 · published 1994 Anthology · Susan Mallery
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12
Odd Man Out
Book 12 of 29 · published 1995 Anthology · B.J. Daniels
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At the Midnight Hour
Book 13 of 29 · published 1995 Anthology · Alicia Scott
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14
True Lies
Book 14 of 29 · published 1995 Anthology · Ingrid Weaver
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15
Caitlin's Guardian Angel
Book 15 of 29 · published 1995 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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His Friend's Wife
Book 16 of 29 · published 1995 Anthology · Janice Kay Johnson
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17
Badlands Bride
Book 17 of 29 · published 1996 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
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18
The Marrying Kind
Book 18 of 29 · published 1996 Anthology · Beverly Bird
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19
Renegade's Redemption
Book 19 of 29 · published 1997 Anthology · Lindsay Longford
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20
Sunset Promises
Book 20 of 29 · published 1997 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
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21
The Amnesiac Bride
Book 21 of 29 · published 1997 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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22
Return to Sender
Book 22 of 29 · published 1998 Anthology · Merline Lovelace
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23
Clay Yeager's Redemption
Book 23 of 29 · published 1999 Anthology · Justine Davis
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Keeping Annie Safe
Book 24 of 29 · published 1999 Anthology · Beverly Barton
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25
Her Private Bodyguard
Book 25 of 29 · published 2000 Anthology · Gayle Wilson
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26
Inadmissible Passion
Book 26 of 29 · published 2000 Anthology · Ann Voss Peterson
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27
One Good Man
Book 27 of 29 · published 2000 Anthology · Julie Miller
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28
Secrets and Lies
Book 28 of 29 · published 2002 Anthology · Maggie Shayne
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29
Memories of Megan
Latest in the series · book 29 of 29 · published 2002
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1
Yesterday and Forever
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 1992 Anthology · Sandra Marton
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2
The Husband Campaign
Book 2 of 9 · published 1999 Anthology · Barbara McMahon
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3
Seducing Mr. Right
Book 3 of 9 · published 2001 Anthology · Cherry Adair
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4
The Arabian Mistress
Book 4 of 9 · published 2001 Anthology · Lynne Graham
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Have Baby, Need Beau
Book 5 of 9 · published 2001
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Undercover Baby
Book 6 of 9 · published 2001 Anthology · Adrianne Lee
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7
Trading Places
Book 7 of 9 · published 2001 Anthology · Ruth Jean Dale
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8
His Witness, Her Child
Book 8 of 9 · published 2001 Anthology · Ann Voss Peterson
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9
His Child or Hers?
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2001 Anthology · Dawn Stewardson
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1
The Hunt for Hawke's Daughter
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2001 Anthology · Jean Barrett
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2
Conception Cover-Up
Book 2 of 12 · published 2001 Anthology · Karen Lawton Barrett
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3
The Bodyguard's Baby
Book 3 of 12 · published 2001 Anthology · Debra Webb
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5
Undercover Baby
Book 5 of 12 · published 2001 Anthology · Adrianne Lee
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6
The Secret She Keeps
Book 6 of 12 · published 2002 Anthology · Cassie Miles
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7
Heir to Secret Memories
Book 7 of 12 · published 2003 Anthology · Mallory Kane
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8
Claiming His Family
Book 8 of 12 · published 2003 Anthology · Ann Voss Peterson
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9
Undercover Babies
Book 9 of 12 · published 2005 Anthology · Alice Sharpe
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10
Paternity Unknown
Book 10 of 12 · published 2005 Anthology · Jean Barrett
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11
Mommy Under Cover
Book 11 of 12 · published 2005 Anthology · Delores Fossen
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12
Not-So-Secret Baby
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2005 Anthology · Jo Leigh
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1
Dream Come True
Series opener · book 1 of 62 · published 1982 Anthology · Ann Major
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2
Winter Lady
Book 2 of 62 · published 1983 Anthology · Janet Joyce
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3
Another Kind of Love
Book 3 of 62 · published 1983 Anthology · Mary Lynn Baxter
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4
Kiss Yesterday Goodbye
Book 4 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Leigh Michaels
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5
Moments Harsh, Moments Gentle
Book 5 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Joan Hohl
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Call It Destiny
Book 6 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Jayne Ann Krentz
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7
The Wrong Man
Book 7 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Ann Major
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8
Tangled Lies
Book 8 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Anne Stuart
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9
Too Near The Fire
Book 9 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Lindsay McKenna
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10
To Love A Dreamer
Book 10 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Ruth Ryan Langan
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Starstruck
Book 11 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Anne McAllister
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12
Borrowed Dreams: Alaska
Book 12 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Debbie Macomber
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Rocky Road
Book 13 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Anne Stuart
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14
A Time and a Season
Book 14 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Curtiss Matlock
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15
Natural Attraction
Book 15 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Marisa Carroll
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16
A Class Act
Book 16 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Kathleen Eagle
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17
Love By Proxy
Book 17 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Diana Palmer
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18
Straight from the Heart
Book 18 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Barbara Delinsky
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19
In Good Faith
Book 19 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Judith McWilliams
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20
Deceptions
Book 20 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Annette Broadrick
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21
For Old Time's Sake
Book 21 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Kathleen Eagle
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22
The Security Man
Book 22 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Dixie Browning
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After the Storm
Book 23 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Rebecca Flanders
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24
The Devlin Dare
Book 24 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Cathy Gillen Thacker
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25
Within Reach
Book 25 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Marilyn Pappano
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26
Stormwalker
Book 26 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Dallas Schulze
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27
Bayou Midnight
Book 27 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Emilie Richards
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28
A Time to Keep
Book 28 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Curtiss Matlock
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29
Pros and Cons
Book 29 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Bethany Campbell
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30
To Tame a Wolf
Book 30 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Anne McAllister
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31
All in the Family
Book 31 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Heather Graham Pozzessere
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32
Author's Choice
Book 32 of 62 · published 1988 Anthology · Elizabeth August
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33
Nobody's Baby
Book 33 of 62 · published 1988 Anthology · Barbara Bretton
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34
Rogue's Valley
Book 34 of 62 · published 1988 Anthology · Kathleen Creighton
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35
The Bargain
Book 35 of 62 · published 1988 Anthology · Patricia Coughlin
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36
Finders Keepers
Book 36 of 62 · published 1989 Anthology · Carla Neggers
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The Love Thing
Book 37 of 62 · published 1993 Anthology · Dixie Browning
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38
Full House
Book 38 of 62 · published 1993 Anthology · Jackie Weger
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39
Murdock's Family
Book 39 of 62 · published 1994 Anthology · Paula Detmer Riggs
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40
Arizona Heat
Book 40 of 62 · published 1995 Anthology · Jennifer Greene
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41
The Wolf and the Woman's Touch
Book 41 of 62 · published 1996 Anthology · Ingrid Weaver
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42
A Husband by Any Other Name
Book 42 of 62 · published 1996 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
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43
The Paternity Test
Book 43 of 62 · published 1997 Anthology · Pamela Toth
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44
Midnight Wishes
Book 44 of 62 · published 1997 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
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45
The Silent Groom
Book 45 of 62 · published 1997 Anthology · Kelsey Roberts
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46
Send Me a Hero
Book 46 of 62 · published 1998
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47
Warrior's Embrace
Book 47 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Peggy Webb
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48
Cowboy Be Mine
Book 48 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Tina Leonard
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49
Found: His Perfect Wife
Book 49 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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50
Mysterious Stranger
Book 50 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Patricia Rosemoor
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51
Baby Business / Falling Into Forever
Book 51 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Brenda Novak
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52
The Temptation of Rory Monahan
Book 52 of 62 · published 2001 Anthology · Jennifer Greene,Elizabeth Bevarly
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53
The Marine's Babies
Book 53 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Laura Marie Altom
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54
The Fireman's Christmas
Book 54 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Meg Lacey
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Bachelor CEO
Book 55 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Michele Dunaway
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56
A Cowboy's Promise
Book 56 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Marin Thomas
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57
The Rodeo Rider
Book 57 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Roxann Delaney
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Once a Lawman
Book 58 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Lisa Childs
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The Chief Ranger
Book 59 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Rebecca Winters
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The Wrangler
Book 60 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Pamela Britton
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The Texas Ranger's Twins
Book 61 of 62 · published 2012 Anthology · Tina Leonard
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Top Gun Dad
Latest in the series · book 62 of 62 · published 2021 Anthology · Ann DeFee
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The Rancher Wore Suits
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2002
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The Doctor Wore Boots
Book 2 of 4 · published 2002 Anthology · Debra Webb
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Christmas Angel for the Billionaire
Book 3 of 4 · published 2009 Anthology · Liz Fielding
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Her Desert Dream
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2009 Anthology · Liz Fielding
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A Dangerous Inheritance
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2004 Anthology · Leona Karr
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Midnight Island Sanctuary
Book 2 of 19 · published 2004 Anthology · Susan Peterson
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The Man from Falcon Ridge
Book 3 of 19 · published 2004
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Eden's Shadow
Book 4 of 19 · published 2004 Anthology · Jenna Ryan
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The Substitute Sister
Book 5 of 19 · published 2005 Anthology · Lisa Childs
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A Rose at Midnight
Book 6 of 19 · published 2005 Anthology · Sylvie Kurtz
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Shadows on the Lake
Book 7 of 19 · published 2005 Anthology · Leona Karr
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The Sedgwick Curse
Book 8 of 19 · published 2005 Anthology · Shawna Delacorte
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Mystique
Book 9 of 19 · published 2005 Anthology · Charlotte Douglas
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Urban Sensation
Book 10 of 19 · published 2005 Anthology · Debra Webb
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Return to Stony Ridge
Book 11 of 19 · published 2005 Anthology · Dani Sinclair
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Primary Suspect
Book 12 of 19 · published 2006 Anthology · Susan Peterson
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Stoneview Estate
Book 13 of 19 · published 2006 Anthology · Leona Karr
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Beneath the Texas Moon
Book 14 of 19 · published 2006 Anthology · Elle James
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Return to Falcon Ridge
Book 15 of 19 · published 2006
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Charmed
Book 16 of 19 · published 2006 Anthology · Leona Karr
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To the Rescue
Book 17 of 19 · published 2006 Anthology · Jean Barrett
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Force of the Falcon
Book 18 of 19 · published 2006
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Gravity
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2012 Anthology · Michelle Leighton
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Epiphany
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2005
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The Ten Brides for Ten Heroes Cookbook
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rita Herron?
Rita Herron is a bestselling author, known for their extensive body of work spanning 44 book series with over 137 titles.
Which Rita Herron series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Memory Away series, the earliest of Rita Herron's multi-book series: it opens with Lover, Stranger / Love Is A Stranger (1991) and runs to 7 books across 1991–2000, ending with Forgotten Lullaby (2000). Rita Herron's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Rita Herron written?
Rita Herron has 369 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1971 and 2026. 350 of them belong to 41 named series — the largest being The Eclipse series with 19 books — and 19 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Rita Herron's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rita Herron's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Memory Away (1991–2000, 7 books), Walk Down the Aisle (1992–2001, 9 books) and Her Protector (1995–1999, 11 books), plus 34 more.
How are Rita Herron's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rita Herron's 369 books into 41 named series and 19 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Eclipse (19 books, 2004–2012); Detective Ellie Reeves (12 books, 2020–2026); Top Secret Babies (12 books, 2001–2005); Nighthawk Island (11 books, 2002–2008); Her Protector (11 books, 1995–1999), plus 36 further series.
