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ⓘ About Vivian Arend
Vivian Arend is an American romance novel writer who has written a large number of award winning and bestselling novels. Arend’s series Forces of Nature is her most revered work. The first book in the series is “Tidal Wave” and was published in 2009. Tidal Wave follows the sexual dreams and adventures of a beautiful and sexually ambivalent Alexia Colten. Alexia has returned the ocean-side village of Jaffrey’s Cove to visit her grandmother, who is ailing and needs to be moved into an assisted living facility. Her love for the seaside has kept her coming back to the dreamy town but this time the sense of urgency is real as she realizes that her grandmother does not have much time left. Every minute she spends with the once vibrant and energetic woman is precious.
All Book Series by Vivian Arend
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High Risk
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2013
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High Seduction
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
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The Bear's Chosen Mate
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
The Bear's Fated Mate
Book 2 of 3 · published 2019
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3
The Bear's Forever Mate
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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The Cowgirl's Forever Love
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2019
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2
The Cowgirl's Secret Love
Book 2 of 3 · published 2020
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3
The Cowgirl's Chosen Love
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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All Fired Up
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2014 Co-authored · Elle Kennedy
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2
Love is a Battlefield
Book 2 of 3 · published 2014 Co-authored · Elle Kennedy
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3
Don't Walk Away
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015 Co-authored · Elle Kennedy
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Falling Freestyle
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2010
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2
Rising Freestyle
Book 2 of 3 · published 2011
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3
Freestyle
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
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Tidal Wave
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2009
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3
Breaking Waves
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2011
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1
First Howl
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2009
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Wolf Nip
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2013
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1
Three Weddings And A Baby
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2020
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3
Rose's One Night to Forever
Book 3 of 4 · published 2022
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4
Fern's Date with Destiny
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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A Firefighter's Christmas Gift
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2018
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2
A Soldier's Christmas Wish
Book 2 of 5 · published 2019
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3
A Hero's Christmas Hope
Book 3 of 5 · published 2020
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4
A Cowboy's Christmas List
Book 4 of 5 · published 2021
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A Rancher's Christmas Kiss
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2022
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1
Stormchild
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2010
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2
Stormy Seduction
Book 2 of 3 · published 2011
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3
Silent Storm
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2011
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1
Rocky Mountain Heat
Series opener · book 1 of 19 · published 2009
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Rocky Mountain Haven
Book 2 of 19 · published 2010
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3
Rocky Mountain Desire
Book 3 of 19 · published 2012
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4
Rocky Mountain Angel
Book 4 of 19 · published 2012
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5
Making Memories
Book 5 of 19 · published 2013
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Rocky Mountain Rebel
Book 7 of 19 · published 2013
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Rocky Mountain Freedom
Book 8 of 19 · published 2013
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Rocky Mountain Retreat
Book 10 of 19 · published 2014
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11
Rubber Boot Romance
Book 11 of 19 · published 2014
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Rocky Mountain Romance
Book 12 of 19 · published 2014
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13
Lights & Secrets
Book 13 of 19 · published 2015
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Rocky Mountain Shelter
Book 14 of 19 · published 2015
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15
A Daddy's Love
Book 15 of 19 · published 2016
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Rocky Mountain Vignettes
Book 16 of 19 · published 2016
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Rocky Mountain Devil
Book 17 of 19 · published 2016
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Rocky Mountain Home
Book 18 of 19 · published 2017
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Rocky Mountain Forever
Latest in the series · book 19 of 19 · published 2021
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A Cowboy's Bride
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024
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2
A Cowboy's Trust
Book 2 of 4 · published 2025
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3
A Cowboy's Claim
Book 3 of 4 · published 2025
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4
A Heart Falls Cowboy Christmas
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2026
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Surprised at Bootstomp Point
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2017
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2
A Rancher's Heart
Book 2 of 8 · published 2017
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3
Heartfelt at Heart Falls
Book 3 of 8 · published 2018
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4
A Rancher's Song
Book 4 of 8 · published 2018
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A Rancher's Bride
Book 5 of 8 · published 2018
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A Wild Horse Wedding
Book 6 of 8 · published 2019
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A Rancher's Love
Book 7 of 8 · published 2021
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A Rancher's Vow
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2023
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1
Copper King
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2014
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5
Queen of the North
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2020
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1
Black Gold
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2011
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4
Facing The Future
Book 4 of 5 · published 2014
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5
Moon Shine
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2014
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1
Ride Baby Ride
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2014
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5
A Wild Ride
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2016
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1
The Alpha Option
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2022
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2
The Enforcer's Gamble
Book 2 of 3 · published 2023
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3
The Omega's Prize
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2024
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1
Turn It On
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2009
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2
Turn It Up
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2010
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1
Exotic Indulgence
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2011
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3
Tropical Sin
Book 3 of 7 · published 2011 Anthology · Lexxie Couper
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4
Island Idyll
Book 4 of 7 · published 2011 Anthology · Jess Dee
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5
Sunset Heat
Book 5 of 7 · published 2012 Anthology · Lexxie Couper
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Moonlight Mirage
Book 6 of 7 · published 2012 Anthology · Sami Lee
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Sunlit Surrender
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2012 Anthology · Jess Dee
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1
Peerless
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2010 Co-authored · Celia Kyle
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2
Faetful
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2010
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1
Sweet Mischief
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2009
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4
The Wind and the Sun
Book 4 of 5 · published 2010
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5
Tangled Tinsel
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2010
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Vivian Arend?
Vivian Arend is an American romance novel writer who has written a large number of award winning and bestselling novels. Arend’s series Forces of Nature is her most revered work. The first book in the series is “Tidal Wave” and was published in 2009.
Which Vivian Arend series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Rocky Mountain House series, the earliest of Vivian Arend's multi-book series: it opens with Rocky Mountain Heat (2009) and runs to 19 books across 2009–2021, ending with Rocky Mountain Forever (2021). Vivian Arend's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Vivian Arend written?
Vivian Arend has 104 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2009 and 2026. 98 of them belong to 20 named series — the largest being the Rocky Mountain House series with 19 books — and 6 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Vivian Arend's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Vivian Arend's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Rocky Mountain House (2009–2021, 19 books), Granite Lake Wolves (2009–2013, 8 books) and Forces of Nature (2009–2011, 3 books), plus 17 more.
How are Vivian Arend's books organised into series?
This guide splits Vivian Arend's 104 books into 20 named series and 6 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Rocky Mountain House (19 books, 2009–2021); Granite Lake Wolves (8 books, 2009–2013); The Stones of Heart Falls (8 books, 2017–2023); Bandicoot Cove (7 books, 2011–2012); Holidays in Heart Falls (5 books, 2018–2022), plus 15 further series.
