Dorothy Garlock Reading Order

3 books (1985–2001)

Dorothy Garlock's Annie Lash trilogy is a complete historical romance series spanning from 1985 to 2001. The three books—Annie Lash, Wild Sweet Wilderness, and Almost Eden—should be read in their publication order to follow the interconnected narratives. This western historical fiction series explores romance and frontier life across the expansive Missouri landscape during America's settlement era.

Start with Annie Lash and read in order.

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1	Annie Lash 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wild Sweet Wilderness 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Almost Eden 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1986–1987)

Dorothy Garlock's Colorado Wind trilogy spans three novels published between 1986 and 1987, following a complete arc in the romance and historical western genres. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Restless Wind and continuing through Wayward Wind to Wind of Promise. With its blend of historical setting and romantic drama, this finished series offers a full narrative experience for readers seeking western historical fiction.

Start with Restless Wind and read in order.

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1	Restless Wind 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wayward Wind 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wind of Promise 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1991–2000)

The Dolan Brothers is a complete historical romance series by Dorothy Garlock consisting of five books published between 1991 and 2000. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Ribbon in the Sky and continuing through With Hope, With Heart, With Song, and concluding with After the Parade. This western-themed series combines romance with historical fiction elements across its standalone yet interconnected narratives.

Start with Ribbon in the Sky, the first of 5 books in the Dolan Brothers series.

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1	Ribbon in the Sky 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	With Hope 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	With Heart 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	With Song 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	After the Parade 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2001–2004)

Dorothy Garlock's Jazz Age series comprises four historical romance novels published between 2001 and 2004, following publication order from beginning to end. The complete series includes The Edge of Town, High on a Hill, A Place Called Rainwater, and River Rising, each exploring themes of love and community during the Jazz Age era. Readers should begin with The Edge of Town and continue through the subsequent titles to experience the full arc of this concluded series.

Start with The Edge of Town, the first of 4 books in the Jazz Age series.

#	Title
1	The Edge of Town 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	High on a Hill 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Place Called Rainwater 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	River Rising 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2003–2004)

Dorothy Garlock's Route 66 trilogy follows characters across the American landscape during the Great Depression era. Published between 2003 and 2004, this complete three-book series blends historical fiction with romance and western elements. The novels should be read in publication order: Mother Road, Hope's Highway, and Song of the Road, as each installment builds upon the previous entries.

Start with Mother Road and read in order.

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1	Mother Road 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hope's Highway 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Song of the Road 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

32 books (1980–2017)

Dorothy Garlock wrote 32 standalone novels between 1980 and 2017, blending romance with historical fiction and western settings. Though each book stands alone with its own characters and plot, readers who want to experience the full scope of her work in the order she created it should begin with Love and Cherish and continue through the complete series in publication order. The final novel was published in 2017, making this a finished collection rather than an ongoing series. These novels showcase Garlock's exploration of love, relationships, and life in various historical periods and American landscapes.

Start with Love and Cherish, the first of 32 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Love and Cherish 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Gentle Torment 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	This Loving Land 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Glorious Dawn 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Passion's Song 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Strange Possession 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Searching Hearts 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	A Love for All Time 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Forever Victoria 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Hidden Dreams 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Planting Season 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Sunshine Every Morning 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	She Wanted Red Velvet 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Sing Softly to Me 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Marriage to a Stranger 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Hell Raiser 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Homeplace 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	A Gentle Giving 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Tenderness 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	More Than Memory 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Amber Eyed Man 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Train from Marietta 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	A Week from Sunday 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	On Tall Pine Lake 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Leaving Whiskey Bend 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	The Moon Looked Down 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	By Starlight 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Under a Texas Sky 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Take Me Home 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Twice in a Lifetime 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Sunday Kind of Love 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	The Nearness of You 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2010–2011)

Dorothy Garlock's Tucker Family trilogy is a complete historical romance series comprising three novels published between 2010 and 2011. The three books—Stay a Little Longer, Come a Little Closer, and Keep a Little Secret—should be read in publication order to follow the family's interconnected stories. This western historical fiction series is set in the early twentieth century and explores themes of love, family, and survival across the American frontier.

Start with Stay a Little Longer and read in order.

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1	Stay a Little Longer 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Come a Little Closer 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Keep a Little Secret 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1987–1995)

The Wabash River series by Dorothy Garlock comprises four complete novels published between 1987 and 1995. This historical romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with Lonesome River and continuing through Dream River, River of Tomorrow, and Yesteryear. The books are interconnected and build upon one another, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative arc.

Start with Lonesome River, the first of 4 books in the Wabash River series.

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1	Lonesome River 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dream River 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	River of Tomorrow 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Yesteryear 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1989–1997)

The Wyoming Frontier series by Dorothy Garlock consists of six historical romance novels set in the American West, published between 1989 and 1997. These standalone stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Midnight Blue and continuing through Nightrose, Sweetwater, Sins of Summer, The Listening Sky, and concluding with Larkspur. The series is complete and combines romance, historical fiction, and western elements across its interconnected tales of frontier life.

Start with Midnight Blue, the first of 6 books in the Wyoming Frontier series.

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1	Midnight Blue 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Nightrose 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sweetwater 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Sins of Summer 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Listening Sky 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Larkspur 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible