
Dorothy Garlock Reading Order
9 series Β· 63 books Β· Born 1942
Dorothy Garlock was a prolific author known for her captivating tales set against the backdrop of historical America, primarily in the genres of romance and historical fiction. Over her writing career from 1980 to 2017, she produced 63 novels across nine series, including the popular Annie Lash/Missouri and Wyoming Frontier series. Among her notable works, her storytelling resonated with readers worldwide, solidifying her place as a significant figure in contemporary fiction.
Annie Lash/Missouri Series
Complete3 books (1985β2001)
Start with Annie Lash and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Annie Lash 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Wild Sweet Wilderness 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Almost Eden 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
Colorado Wind Series
Complete3 books (1986β1987)
Start with Restless Wind and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Restless Wind 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Wayward Wind 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Wind of Promise 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
Dolan Brothers Series
Complete5 books (1991β2000)
Start with Ribbon in the Sky, the first of 5 books in the Dolan Brothers series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ribbon in the Sky 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | With Hope 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | With Heart 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | With Song 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | After the Parade 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Jazz Age Series
Complete4 books (2001β2004)
Start with The Edge of Town, the first of 4 books in the Jazz Age series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Edge of Town 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | High on a Hill 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | A Place Called Rainwater 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | River Rising 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Route 66 Series
Complete3 books (2003β2004)
Start with Mother Road and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mother Road 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Hope's Highway 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Song of the Road 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete32 books (1980β2017)
Start with Love and Cherish, the first of 32 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Love and Cherish 1980Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Gentle Torment 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | This Loving Land 1981Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Glorious Dawn 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Passion's Song 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Strange Possession 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Searching Hearts 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | A Love for All Time 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Forever Victoria 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Hidden Dreams 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | The Planting Season 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | Sunshine Every Morning 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | She Wanted Red Velvet 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Sing Softly to Me 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Marriage to a Stranger 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | The Hell Raiser 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Homeplace 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | A Gentle Giving 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Tenderness 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | More Than Memory 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Amber Eyed Man 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Train from Marietta 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | A Week from Sunday 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | On Tall Pine Lake 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | Leaving Whiskey Bend 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | The Moon Looked Down 2009Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | By Starlight 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Under a Texas Sky 2013Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | Take Me Home 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 30 | Twice in a Lifetime 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
| 31 | Sunday Kind of Love 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 32 | The Nearness of You 2017Buy πΊπΈ |
Tucker Family Series
Complete3 books (2010β2011)
Start with Stay a Little Longer and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Stay a Little Longer 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Come a Little Closer 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Keep a Little Secret 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
Wabash River Series
Complete4 books (1987β1995)
Start with Lonesome River, the first of 4 books in the Wabash River series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lonesome River 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Dream River 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | River of Tomorrow 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Yesteryear 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
Wyoming Frontier Series
Complete6 books (1989β1997)
Start with Midnight Blue, the first of 6 books in the Wyoming Frontier series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Midnight Blue 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Nightrose 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sweetwater 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Sins of Summer 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | The Listening Sky 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Larkspur 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Dorothy Garlock written?
- Dorothy Garlock has written 63 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2017.
- What is the first book in each Dorothy Garlock series?
- Here are the first books in Dorothy Garlock's series: Annie Lash/Missouri: Annie Lash; Colorado Wind: Restless Wind; Dolan Brothers: Ribbon in the Sky; Jazz Age: The Edge of Town; Route 66: Mother Road.
- What order should I read Dorothy Garlock's books?
- We recommend reading Dorothy Garlock's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Dorothy Garlock's series complete?
- Dorothy Garlock has 9 completed series.

