Anna J. Stewart Reading Order

13 books (2018–2018)

The 12 Days of Heartwarming Christmas is a completed 13-book series published in 2018, featuring contributions from multiple romance authors including Anna J. Stewart, Melinda Curtis, Beth Carpenter, LeAnne Bristow, and others. The books should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected holiday stories. Each entry stands as its own complete narrative while contributing to the broader collection's festive themes and character development.

Start with A Christmas Carousel Proposal(By: Melinda Curtis), the first of 13 books in the 12 Days of Heartwarming Christmas series.

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1	A Christmas Carousel Proposal(By: Melinda Curtis) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Gift Horse(By: Beth Carpenter) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Miracle for Christmas(By: LeAnne Bristow) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Defending Christmas(By: CarolRoss) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Five Golden Wishes(By: Cari Lynn Webb) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	His Christmas Carousel Baby 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Our Christmas Promise(By: Tara Randel) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Paint Me a Christmas(By: Anna Adams) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Pride and Presents(By: Cheryl Harper) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Santa School(By: Melinda Curtis) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Sleigh Bells in the Snow(By: Claire McEwen) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Dark Horse(By: Liz Flaherty) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Hope Chest(By: Amy Vastine) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2016–2022)

Anna J. Stewart's anthology series consists of two complete books published in 2016. Read A Heartwarming Holiday first, followed by All I Want For Christmas, in publication order. The series also includes a short story that appeared in Heart's Kiss Magazine, Issue 16 (August-September 2019).

Start with A Heartwarming Holiday and read in order.

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1	A Heartwarming Holiday 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	All I Want For Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Heart's Kiss Magazine, Issue 16, August-September 2019 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Christmas Town Bake-Off: A 7-Book Connected Holiday Romance Collection 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (2015–2022)

The Butterfly Harbor series by Anna J. Stewart comprises twelve interconnected romance novels published between 2015 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor and concluding with The Mayor's Baby Surprise. Each book explores romantic relationships and personal growth within the close-knit seaside community of Butterfly Harbor.

Start with The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor, the first of 12 books in the Butterfly Harbor series.

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1	The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Recipe for Redemption 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Dad for Charlie 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Always the Hero 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Holiday Kisses 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Safe in His Arms 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Firefighter's Thanksgiving Wish 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	A Match Made Perfect 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Bride on the Run 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Building a Surprise Family 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Worth the Risk 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Mayor's Baby Surprise 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2022–2026)

Anna J. Stewart's Circle of the Red Lily series consists of two books published in 2022 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Exposed. This romance series combines Stewart's storytelling with elements that reflect her non-fiction interests.

Start with Exposed and read in order.

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1	Exposed 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Exposed / Framed 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Vanished 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Betrayed 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Unearthed / Buried 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

13 books (2021–2021)

The Colton 911: Chicago series is a 13-book romantic suspense collection published in 2021 by multiple authors within the larger Colton universe. Each standalone entry follows different characters facing emergencies and romantic entanglements in Chicago, with interconnected storylines that develop across the sequence. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to experience the full arc of the interconnected plots. Begin with Colton 911: Secret Alibi by Beth Cornelison and continue through Unlikely Alibi by Lisa Childs.

Start with Colton 911: Secret Alibi(By: Beth Cornelison), the first of 13 books in the Colton 911: Chicago series.

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1	Colton 911: Secret Alibi(By: Beth Cornelison) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Desperate Ransom(By: Cindy Dees) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Forged in Fire(By: Linda Warren) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Guardian in the Storm(By: Carla Cassidy) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Hidden Target(By: Colleen Thompson) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Secret Alibi(By: Beth Cornelison) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Secret Defender(By: Marie Ferrarella) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Soldier's Return(By: Karen Whiddon) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Temptation Undercover(By: Jennifer Morey) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Secret Network(By: Marie Ferrarella) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Under Suspicion(By: Bonnie Vanak) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Undercover Heat 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Unlikely Alibi(By: Lisa Childs) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2019–2019)

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1	Colton on the Run 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2023–2023)

Anna J. Stewart's Hawaiian Reunions series comprises two romance novels published in 2023. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Her Island Homecoming followed by Their Surprise Island Wedding. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Her Island Homecoming and read in order.

26 books (2015–2019)

The Heartwarming Christmas series is a 26-book collection of contemporary romance stories published between 2015 and 2019, now complete. Written by multiple authors including Anna J. Stewart, Cari Lynn Webb, Tara Randel, Cheryl Harper, and others, these novels should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narratives. Each book offers a standalone romance centered on holiday themes and heartfelt moments, making the series ideal for readers seeking festive, feel-good fiction.

Start with A Gift of Home(By: Cari Lynn Webb), the first of 26 books in the Heartwarming Christmas series.

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1	A Gift of Home(By: Cari Lynn Webb) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	An Unexpected Gift(By: Tara Randel) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Bells are Ringing 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Coming Home to Christmas Town 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Gifts of the Heart(By: Leigh Riker,Tara Randel,Cari Lynn Webb) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	His Christmas Gift(By: Leigh Riker) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Home by Christmas(By: Anna Adams) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Making Up Under the Mistletoe(By: Cheryl Harper) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	My Christmas Hero(By: Amy Vastine) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Christmas Bell(By: CarolRoss) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Comeback Christmas(By: Melinda Curtis) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Fisher Brothers Christmas(By: Cheryl Harper,CarolRoss) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Gingerbird House(By: Rula Sinara) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Gingerbread Heart(By: Liz Flaherty) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Gingerbread Men(By: Patricia Bradley) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Gingerbread Pony(By: Patricia Bradley) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Christmas Past(By: Tara Taylor Quinn) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Cooking Up Christmas(By: Tara Randel) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	It Only Happens in Christmas Town(By: Shirley Hailstock) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Never Say Never on New Year's(By: Cheryl Harper) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Once Upon a Thanksgiving(By: Anna Adams) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Peace, Love, and Baby Joy(By: Amy Vastine) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Set For New Year's(By: Amie Denman) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Thankfully Yours(By: Leigh Riker) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Magic Stocking(By: Liz Flaherty) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	You Bet Your Valentine 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2016–2023)

The Honor Bound series by Anna J. Stewart comprises eight romantic suspense novels published between 2016 and 2023. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with More Than a Lawman and concluding with The PI's Deadly Charade. The series appears to be complete, offering readers a full arc of interconnected stories across its eight installments.

Start with More Than a Lawman, the first of 8 books in the Honor Bound series.

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1	More Than a Lawman 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Gone in the Night 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Reunited with the P.I. 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Guarding His Midnight Witness 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Prison Break Hostage 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Detective's Deadly Secrets 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Deadly Vegas Escapade 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The PI's Deadly Charade 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2015)

The Lantano Valley Short Stories collection consists of three romance novellas by Anna J. Stewart, published in 2015 as a complete series. These interconnected tales should be read in publication order, beginning with Marked For Love, followed by Reading Between the Lines, and concluding with Through His Eyes. This standalone collection offers readers a set of brief romantic narratives set within the same fictional landscape.

Start with Marked For Love and read in order.

3 books (2025–2026)

1 book (2015–2015)

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1	A Heartwarming Christmas Craft & Cookbook 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2016–2016)

5 books (2018–2018)

The Return of the Blackwell Brothers is a five-book contemporary romance series completed in 2018, featuring stories centered around members of the Blackwell family. Written by multiple authors including Anna J. Stewart, Amy Vastine, Melinda Curtis, Cari Lynn Webb, and Carol Ross, these interconnected standalone romances should be read in publication order beginning with The Rancher's Fake Fiancée. Each book explores the romantic journey of a different Blackwell brother as they navigate life on their ranch.

Start with The Rancher's Fake Fiancée(By: Amy Vastine), the first of 5 books in the Return of the Blackwell Brothers series.

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1	The Rancher's Fake Fiancée(By: Amy Vastine) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Rancher's Homecoming 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Rancher's Redemption(By: Melinda Curtis) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Rancher's Rescue(By: Cari Lynn Webb) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Rancher's Twins(By: CarolRoss) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2014–2014)

5 books (2024–2024)

The Blackwell Belles is an ongoing romance series featuring five books published in 2024. Each book in the series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Cowgirl Finds Home and continuing through A Cowgirl's Thanksgiving Kiss. The series follows different cowgirl characters and their stories, with each installment exploring themes of home, family, and love in rural settings.

Start with A Cowgirl Finds Home(By: CarolRoss), the first of 5 books in the The Blackwell Belles series.

5 books (2020–2020)

The Blackwell Sisters is a complete five-book romance series published in 2020 and written collaboratively by Anna J. Stewart, Carol Ross, Cari Lynn Webb, Melinda Curtis, and Amy Vastine. Read the books in publication order beginning with Montana Dreams, followed by Montana Match, Montana Wedding, Montana Welcome, and Montana Wishes. Each installment follows the stories of the Blackwell sisters as they navigate romance and life in Montana.

Start with Montana Dreams, the first of 5 books in the The Blackwell Sisters series.

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1	Montana Dreams 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Montana Match(By: CarolRoss) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Montana Wedding(By: Cari Lynn Webb) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Montana Welcome(By: Melinda Curtis) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Montana Wishes(By: Amy Vastine) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2022–2022)

The Blackwells of Eagle Springs is a five-book romance series set in Wyoming, published in 2022 and appearing to be complete. Written by multiple authors including Amy Vastine, Cari Lynn Webb, Melinda Curtis, and Carol Ross, the series should be read in publication order beginning with A Wyoming Secret Proposal. Each installment follows different characters connected to the Blackwell family and their small town community.

Start with A Wyoming Secret Proposal(By: Amy Vastine), the first of 5 books in the The Blackwells of Eagle Springs series.

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1	A Wyoming Secret Proposal(By: Amy Vastine) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Her Favorite Wyoming Sheriff(By: Cari Lynn Webb) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wyoming Christmas Reunion(By: Melinda Curtis) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wyoming Promise 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Wyoming Rodeo Rescue(By: CarolRoss) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (2023–2024)

The Coltons of Owl Creek is an ongoing romance series comprising 12 books published between 2023 and 2024, written by multiple authors including Tara Taylor Quinn, Justine Davis, Karen Whiddon, and others. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Colton Threat Unleashed. Each book follows a different storyline while contributing to the larger narrative arc of the Colton family and their adventures in Owl Creek.

Start with Colton Threat Unleashed(By: Tara Taylor Quinn), the first of 12 books in the The Coltons of Owl Creek series.

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1	Colton Threat Unleashed(By: Tara Taylor Quinn) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Colton Kidnapping(By: Justine Davis) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Colton Mountain Search(By: Karen Whiddon) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Colton Undercover(By: Jennifer D. Bokal) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Colton's Blizzard Hideout(By: Deborah Fletcher Mello) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Colton's Dangerous Cover(By: Lisa Childs) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Colton's K-9 Rescue(By: Colleen Thompson) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Colton's Secret Past(By: Kacy Cross) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Colton's Secret Stalker(By: Kimberly Van Meter) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Guarding Colton's Secrets(By: Addison Fox) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Hunting Colton's Witness 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Targeted With A Colton(By: Beth Cornelison) 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2018–2018)

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1	Tome Wardens 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2015–2016)

Anna J. Stewart's Tremayne Family Romance series consists of three standalone romance novels released between 2015 and 2016, with each entry following a different couple within the same family. The series is complete and should be read in publication order: Asking for Trouble, Here Comes Trouble, and The Trouble with Nathan. While the books can be enjoyed independently, reading them sequentially provides the fullest picture of the interconnected family dynamics.

Start with Asking for Trouble / Nemesis in the Night and read in order.

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1	Asking for Trouble / Nemesis in the Night 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Here Comes Trouble / Nemesis on the Prowl 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Trouble with Nathan/Nemesis in Disguise 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible