Cindy Gerard Reading Order
20 series · 259 books · Born 1950
Cindy Gerard is a prolific author with over 250 novels spanning romance, suspense, and fantasy across two decades of publishing. Her work includes the popular Black Ops Inc. series alongside numerous anthologies and interconnected story collections exploring themes of family secrets and complex relationships. Gerard balances her writing career with professional work in human services, bringing real-world insight to characters navigating danger, loyalty, and emotional depth.
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Anthologies Series
Complete4 books (2005–2012)
Cindy Gerard's Anthologies series comprises four complete collections published between 2005 and 2012, blending fantasy, mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Remembering One Wild Night / Breathless for the Bachelor, followed by Rescue Me, Deadly Promises, and Love is Murder. Each anthology brings together multiple stories that showcase Gerard's versatility across genres.
Start with Remembering One Wild Night / Breathless for the Bachelor, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Remembering One Wild Night / Breathless for the Bachelor
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Behind Closed Doors: Family Secrets Series
Complete5 books (2020–2020)
The Behind Closed Doors: Family Secrets series is a five-book mystery and thriller collection completed in 2020, blending dark secrets with romantic elements across its interconnected stories. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with Blood Strangers by Vicki Hinze and continuing through Deadly Reflections by Regan Black, Fatal Deceptions, Savage Beauty by Peggy Webb, and concluding with The Lie by Debra Webb. This complete series follows multiple authors exploring family mysteries and hidden truths throughout its carefully sequenced narrative arc.
Start with Blood Strangers(By: Vicki Hinze), the first of 5 books in the Behind Closed Doors: Family Secrets series.
Start this series with Blood Strangers(By: Vicki Hinze)
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Complete10 books (2008–2014)
The Black Ops Inc. series spans 10 complete novels published between 2008 and 2014, following a team of elite operatives on dangerous missions. Written by Cindy Gerard, this romantic thriller series blends action, mystery, and romance throughout its interconnected storylines. Readers should begin with Show No Mercy and follow the books in publication order to experience the full narrative arc of the team's evolving relationships and assignments. The series concludes with SEALed With a Kiss.
Start with Show No Mercy, the first of 10 books in the Black Ops Inc. series.
Start this series with Show No Mercy
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Family Secrets Series
Complete21 books (2003–2004)
Family Secrets is a 21-book romance and mystery series completed between 2003 and 2004, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Cindy Gerard, Maggie Shayne, and others. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Verdict of Love by Jenna Mills and concluding with the final entry in the collection. Each installment explores interconnected stories within the overarching Family Secrets universe, blending elements of romance, thriller, and mystery across its complete run.
Start with A Verdict of Love(By: Jenna Mills), the first of 21 books in the Family Secrets series.
Start this series with A Verdict of Love(By: Jenna Mills)
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Fantasy Men Series
Complete4 books (1993–1993)
The Fantasy Men series is a complete four-book collection published in 1993, featuring works by multiple authors including Cindy Gerard, Leanne Banks, Linda Jenkins, and Sandra Chastain. Blending fantasy, mystery and thriller, and romance elements, these books should be read in publication order beginning with Dream Lover. The series concludes with The Morning After and offers standalone entries that can be enjoyed individually or as a complete sequence.
Start with Dream Lover, the first of 4 books in the Fantasy Men series.
Start this series with Dream Lover
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Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time Series
Complete44 books (1988–1998)
This completed anthology series spans 44 romance novels published between 1988 and 1998, featuring stories by multiple authors including Cindy Gerard, Kristin James, Marie Ferrarella, Stella Bagwell, and many others. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Satan's Angel by Kristin James. While individual entries can be enjoyed as standalone stories, reading them sequentially provides the full scope of this expansive Texas-themed romance collection.
Start with Satan's Angel(By: Kristin James), the first of 44 books in the Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time series.
Start this series with Satan's Angel(By: Kristin James)
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Legend Lake Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2020–2020)
Cindy Gerard's Legend Lake Trilogy is a complete three-book fantasy romance series blending mystery and thriller elements. Published in 2020, the books should be read in publication order beginning with Leap Of Faith, followed by Out Of The Blue and Someone To Believe In. This interconnected series offers a full narrative arc across its three volumes.
Start with Leap Of Faith and read in order.
Start this series with Leap Of Faith
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Love, Lies and Little Secrets Series
Likely Complete2 books (2021–2021)
This two-book romance series by Cindy Gerard was published in 2021 and should be read in publication order, beginning with Every Move She Makes followed by His Secret to Surrender. The series appears to be complete. Blending elements of fantasy, mystery and thriller with romance, these standalone-style entries can be enjoyed sequentially for the full narrative experience.
Start with Every Move She Makes(By: Leanne Banks) and read in order.
Start this series with Every Move She Makes(By: Leanne Banks)
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Complete91 books (1974–2011)
Man of the Month is a 91-book romance anthology series published between 1974 and 2011, now complete. The series features contributions from multiple authors including Cindy Gerard, Yvonne Lindsay, Dixie Browning, Joyce Thies, and many others, with each book functioning as a standalone romance. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the series as originally released, beginning with Honor-Bound Groom and continuing through all 91 entries.
Start with Honor-Bound Groom(By: Yvonne Lindsay), the first of 91 books in the Man of the Month series.
Start this series with Honor-Bound Groom(By: Yvonne Lindsay)
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Northern Lights Series
Complete3 books (1996–1997)
Cindy Gerard's Northern Lights series consists of three complete romance novels published between 1996 and 1997. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Bride Wore Blue, followed by A Bride for Abel Greene, and concluding with A Bride for Crimson Falls. This fantasy-tinged romantic mystery series blends elements of thriller and romance throughout its connected narratives.
Start with The Bride Wore Blue and read in order.
Start this series with The Bride Wore Blue
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One-Eyed Jacks Series
Complete4 books (2013–2016)
Cindy Gerard's One-Eyed Jacks is a four-book romantic thriller series published between 2013 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Killing Time and continuing through The Way Home, Running Blind, and Taking Fire. This finished series blends romance with mystery and thriller elements throughout its interconnected narrative.
Start with Killing Time, the first of 4 books in the One-Eyed Jacks series.
Start this series with Killing Time
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Outlaw Hearts Series
Complete3 books (1998–1999)
This complete three-book romance series by Cindy Gerard was published between 1998 and 1999 and should be read in publication order beginning with Marriage, Outlaw Style. The series combines elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance throughout its interconnected narrative. All three installments are now available, making this an ideal series for readers seeking a finished story arc.
Start with Marriage, Outlaw Style and read in order.
Start this series with Marriage, Outlaw Style
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Sons and Lovers Series
Complete2 books (1995–1996)
This two-book fantasy romance series by Cindy Gerard was published between 1995 and 1996 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Lucas followed by Ridge. Both novels blend fantasy, mystery, and thriller elements with romance, offering a contained story arc across the two installments.
Start with Lucas and read in order.
Start this series with Lucas
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete15 books (1991–2006)
Cindy Gerard's Standalone Novels series comprises 15 complete romance and thriller books published between 1991 and 2006, with each novel featuring a self-contained story that can be enjoyed independently. While these works stand alone, reading them in publication order from Maverick through A Convenient Proposition allows you to experience Gerard's evolving storytelling across the full span of her output. The series blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance across contemporary and varied settings.
Start with Maverick, the first of 15 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Maverick
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Stormwatch Series
Complete6 books (2019–2020)
The Stormwatch series is a six-book collection blending fantasy, mystery, and romance published between 2019 and 2020. This complete series features contributions from multiple authors including Regan Black, Vicki Hinze, Debra Webb, Peggy Webb, Rita Herron, and Cindy Gerard. Readers should follow the books in publication order beginning with Black Ice to experience the full story arc, concluding with Snow Blind.
Start with Black Ice(By: Regan Black), the first of 6 books in the Stormwatch series.
Start this series with Black Ice(By: Regan Black)
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Texas Cattleman's Club Series
Complete8 books (1999–2011)
The Texas Cattleman's Club is a complete eight-book romance series published between 1999 and 2011, written by multiple authors including Cindy Gerard, Caroline Cross, Metsy Hingle, Dixie Browning, Sara Orwig, Kristi Gold, and Peggy Moreland. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Cinderella's Tycoon and concluding with Lone Star Knight. This interconnected series follows various characters connected to the exclusive Texas Cattleman's Club, blending romance with mystery and thriller elements across its full span.
Start with Cinderella's Tycoon(By: Caroline Cross), the first of 8 books in the Texas Cattleman's Club series.
Start this series with Cinderella's Tycoon(By: Caroline Cross)
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Texas Cattleman's Club: The Secret Diary Series
Complete6 books (2005–2005)
The Texas Cattleman's Club: The Secret Diary is a complete six-book romance series published in 2005 and written by multiple authors including Cindy Gerard, Kristi Gold, Sara Orwig, Shirley Rogers, Michelle Celmer, and Brenda Jackson. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Most Shocking Revelation and concluding with Strictly Confidential Attraction. The connected stories explore interconnected mysteries and relationships within the world of the Texas Cattleman's Club.
Start with A Most Shocking Revelation(By: Kristi Gold), the first of 6 books in the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Secret Diary series.
Start this series with A Most Shocking Revelation(By: Kristi Gold)
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Texas Cattleman's Club: The Stolen Baby Series
Complete6 books (2003–2004)
The Texas Cattleman's Club: The Stolen Baby is a complete six-book romance series published between 2003 and 2004, with each installment written by a different author. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Entangled with a Texan by Sara Orwig and concluding with Remembering One Wild Night by Kathie DeNosky. This interconnected collection features various romances set within the Texas Cattleman's Club community, blending mystery and romance across its standalone yet related narratives.
Start with Entangled with a Texan(By: Sara Orwig), the first of 6 books in the Texas Cattleman's Club: The Stolen Baby series.
Start this series with Entangled with a Texan(By: Sara Orwig)
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The Bodyguards Series
Complete6 books (2005–2007)
Cindy Gerard's Bodyguards series consists of six complete novels published between 2005 and 2007, following the stories of professional security operatives. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with To the Brink and continuing through To the Edge, To the Limit, Over the Line, Under the Wire, and concluding with Into the Dark. This romantic thriller series blends mystery and suspense with character-driven narratives across its interconnected standalone entries.
Start with To the Brink, the first of 6 books in the The Bodyguards series.
Start this series with To the Brink
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Treasured Tales Series
Complete16 books (1992–1998)
The Treasured Tales series is a complete collection of 16 fantasy, mystery, and romance novels published between 1992 and 1998. This anthology series features contributions from multiple authors, with each book offering a standalone story while contributing to the overall series arc. Readers should follow the books in their publication order, beginning with Dark Fire by Peggy Webb and continuing through the final entry to experience the full scope of this collaborative work.
Start with Dark Fire(By: Peggy Webb), the first of 16 books in the Treasured Tales series.
Start this series with Dark Fire(By: Peggy Webb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Cindy Gerard written?
- Cindy Gerard has written 259 books across 20 series. Their published works span from 1974 to 2021.
- What is the first book in each Cindy Gerard series?
- Here are the first books in Cindy Gerard's series: Anthologies: Remembering One Wild Night / Breathless for the Bachelor; Behind Closed Doors: Family Secrets: Blood Strangers(By: Vicki Hinze); Black Ops Inc.: Show No Mercy; Family Secrets: A Verdict of Love(By: Jenna Mills); Fantasy Men: Dream Lover.
- What order should I read Cindy Gerard's books?
- We recommend reading Cindy Gerard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Cindy Gerard's series complete?
- Cindy Gerard has 19 completed series.