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ⓘ About Rochelle Alers
When it comes to romantic fictional novels, Rochelle Alers has her readers covered. Ms. Alers has been lauded as one of the greatest African-American romance novel writers of recent times. She was born in 1963, and went on to write her premier book in the year 1984. In most of her books, she uses her own names, in other books, she uses pen names. The two pseudonyms that she has used in some of her books are Susan James and the other is Rena McLeary. This was the first and crucial step towards her incredible writing career. From the first book, Alers has been nominated for several literary awards, and won others. She has also had several best sellers and regularly appears in bestseller lists like Borders, Waldenbooks and even the coveted Essence.
All Book Series by Rochelle Alers
Faking It with a Fortune
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Michelle Major
A Fortune's Secret
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Teri Wilson
The Maverick's Dating Deal
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Christine Rimmer
The Maverick's Forever Home
Book 2 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Sasha Summers
Snowed in with the Maverick
Book 4 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Elle Douglas
The Maverick's Mistletoe Bride
Book 5 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
The Maverick's Do-Over
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2025 Anthology · Melissa Senate
My Heart Belongs to the Maverick: A Montana Mavericks Contemporary Romance
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Carrie Nichols
Maverick's Prince Charming
Book 2 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
Counting on a Maverick
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026 Anthology · Makenna Lee
Sweet-Talkin' Maverick
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2024 Anthology · Christy Jeffries
Maverick's Secret Daughter
Book 2 of 5 · published 2024 Anthology · Catherine Mann
The Maverick's Marriage Deal
Book 3 of 5 · published 2024 Anthology · Kaylie Newell
Starting Over with the Maverick
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2024 Anthology · Kathy Douglass,Kaylie Newell
A New Leash on Love
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 2018 Anthology · Melissa Senate
Not Just the Girl Next Door
Book 3 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Stacy Connelly
The City Girl's Homecoming
Book 5 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Kathy Douglass
It Started with a Pregnancy
Book 6 of 12 · published 2019 Anthology · Christy Jeffries
Home is Where the Hound Is
Book 7 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Melissa Senate
More Than a Temporary Family
Book 8 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
Love off the Leash
Book 10 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Tara Taylor Quinn
A Double Dose of Happiness
Book 11 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Teri Wilson
It Started with a Puppy
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 2022 Anthology · Christy Jeffries
Summer Nights with the Maverick
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Christine Rimmer
In the Ring with the Maverick
Book 2 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Kathy Douglass
One Night with the Maverick
Book 3 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Melissa Senate
The Maverick's Marriage Pact
Book 4 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Stella Bagwell
The Maverick's Christmas Secret
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2022 Anthology · Brenda Harlen
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rochelle Alers?
When it comes to romantic fictional novels, Rochelle Alers has her readers covered. Ms. Alers has been lauded as one of the greatest African-American romance novel writers of recent times. She was born in 1963, and went on to write her premier book in the year 1984.
Which Rochelle Alers series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Hideaway Legacy series, the earliest of Rochelle Alers's multi-book series: it opens with Hideaway (1995) and runs to 15 books across 1995–2010, ending with Breakaway (2010). Rochelle Alers's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Rochelle Alers written?
Rochelle Alers has 143 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1988 and 2026. 113 of them belong to 20 named series — the largest being the Hideaway Legacy series with 15 books — and 30 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Rochelle Alers's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Rochelle Alers's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Hideaway Legacy (1995–2010, 15 books), Nottoway (2001, 1 book) and The Blackstones of Virginia (2004–2019, 5 books), plus 17 more.
How are Rochelle Alers's books organised into series?
This guide splits Rochelle Alers's 143 books into 20 named series and 30 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Hideaway Legacy (15 books, 1995–2010); Furever Yours (12 books, 2018–2022); Wickham Falls Weddings (10 books, 2017–2020); The Eatons (8 books, 2008–2014); Cavanaugh Island (6 books, 2012–2015), plus 15 further series.