Eileen Wilks Reading Order
23 series · 354 books · Born 1952-11-03
Eileen Wilks is a prolific fantasy and romance author with a career spanning multiple decades and over three hundred published works. Known for her ability to weave compelling narratives across numerous series including the paranormal-tinged At Midnight collection and the interconnected Dynasties storylines, Wilks has built a devoted readership through her blend of romance and fantasy elements. A multiple RITA Award finalist and Romantic Times Career Achievement Award recipient, she brings depth and authenticity to her characters, whether crafting intimate contemporary romances or expansive fantasy worlds.
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Anthologies Series
Complete8 books (1999–2011)
Eileen Wilks edited this complete anthology series spanning from 1999 to 2011, containing eight collections that should be read in publication order. The series blends fantasy, romance, and western themes across titles including Charmed, To Tame a Texan, All I Want For Christmas: Four Novellas, Lover Beware, Cravings, On the Prowl, Inked, and Tied with a Bow. Begin with Charmed and proceed through each installment chronologically to experience the full scope of this finished anthology collection.
Start with Charmed, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with Charmed
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At Midnight Series
Complete3 books (2000–2004)
Eileen Wilks's At Midnight series comprises three complete fantasy romance novels published between 2000 and 2004. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Midnight Promises, followed by Midnight Choices, and concluding with Meeting at Midnight. This Western-influenced fantasy series blends romance and adventure across its three installments.
Start with Midnight Promises and read in order.
Start this series with Midnight Promises
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Conveniently Wed! Series
Complete30 books (1998–2020)
The Conveniently Wed! series is a collection of 30 contemporary romance novels published between 1998 and 2020, featuring stories centered on marriages of convenience and forced proximity themes. Written by multiple authors including Shelley Cooper, Laura Anthony, Sharon Kendrick, Tara Pammi, and others, the series explores various takes on arranged marriages, billionaire romances, and dramatic relationship dynamics. Read in publication order beginning with Major Dad, the series is now complete and each book can generally be enjoyed as a standalone entry while maintaining thematic consistency throughout the collection.
Start with Major Dad(By: Shelley Cooper), the first of 30 books in the Conveniently Wed! series.
Start this series with Major Dad(By: Shelley Cooper)
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Dynasties: The Ashtons Series
Complete14 books (2005–2005)
Dynasties: The Ashtons is a 12-book romance series completed in 2005, featuring stories centered around the wealthy Ashton family. Written by multiple authors including Kathie DeNosky, Nalini Singh, Sheri Whitefeather, and others, the series explores interconnected tales of love and relationships within this prominent dynasty. The books should be read in publication order to follow the unfolding family drama and romantic entanglements, beginning with A Rare Sensation.
Start with A Rare Sensation(By: Kathie DeNosky), the first of 12 books in the Dynasties: The Ashtons series.
Start this series with A Rare Sensation(By: Kathie DeNosky)
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Dynasties: The Barones Series
Complete13 books (2002–2008)
Dynasties: The Barones is a 12-book contemporary romance series that follows the interconnected lives of the wealthy Barone family. Published between 2002 and 2008, the series is complete and should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the developing family dynamics and relationships. Each book explores different family members' romantic journeys while contributing to the larger narrative arc of the dynasty.
Start with The Playboy & Plain Jane(By: Leanne Banks), the first of 12 books in the Dynasties: The Barones series.
Start this series with The Playboy & Plain Jane(By: Leanne Banks)
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Dynasties: The Connellys Series
Complete11 books (2002–2014)
The Dynasties: The Connellys is a ten-book romance series published between 2002 and 2014, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Metsy Hingle, Sheri Whitefeather, Katherine Garbera, and others. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with And The Winner Gets...Married! and concluding with The SEAL's Surrender. The collection blends romance, fantasy, and western elements across its interconnected stories centered on the Connelly family.
Start with And The Winner Gets...Married!(By: Metsy Hingle), the first of 10 books in the Dynasties: The Connellys series.
Start this series with And The Winner Gets...Married!(By: Metsy Hingle)
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Eileen Wilks Omnibus Series
Complete2 books (2006–2007)
This complete fantasy romance series by Eileen Wilks contains two books published between 2006 and 2007. Both entries should be read in their publication order, beginning with In Bed and Married! followed by The Connellys, to experience the full narrative as intended.
Start with In Bed and Married! and read in order.
Start this series with In Bed and Married!
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Family Secrets Series
Complete21 books (2003–2004)
Family Secrets is a 21-book anthology series published between 2003 and 2004, featuring contributions from multiple fantasy and romance authors including Eileen Wilks, Maggie Shayne, Virginia Kantra, and many others. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Verdict of Love by Jenna Mills. Each standalone entry explores different characters and storylines while connected to the overarching series theme.
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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Fortunes of Texas Series
Complete17 books (1999–2010)
The Fortunes of Texas is a complete 17-book series published between 1999 and 2010, featuring contributions from multiple romance authors including Jackie Merritt, Arlene James, Marie Ferrarella, and others. The books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected stories. This anthology series blends romance with western and fantasy elements across its various installments.
Start with A Willing Wife(By: Jackie Merritt), the first of 17 books in the Fortunes of Texas series.
Start this series with A Willing Wife(By: Jackie Merritt)
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Fortunes of Texas: The Lost Heirs Series
Complete7 books (2001–2001)
The Fortunes of Texas: The Lost Heirs is a seven-book romance series published in 2001 featuring contributions from multiple authors including Anne Marie Winston, Shirley Rogers, Maureen Child, Barbara McCauley, Barbara Boswell, and Cathleen Galitz. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Most Desirable M.D. and concluding with The Pregnant Heiress. Each installment explores different characters and storylines within the shared Fortunes of Texas universe.
Start with A Most Desirable M.D.(By: Anne Marie Winston), the first of 7 books in the Fortunes of Texas: The Lost Heirs series.
Start this series with A Most Desirable M.D.(By: Anne Marie Winston)
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Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time Series
Complete44 books (1988–1998)
The Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time is a 44-book romance anthology series published between 1988 and 1998, featuring work by multiple authors including Kristin James, Marie Ferrarella, Stella Bagwell, and many others. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Satan's Angel and concluding with the final entry in 1998. Each book stands alone as an independent romance set in Texas, making individual entries accessible to new readers while offering a comprehensive collection for series completists.
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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Just A Little Bit Series
Complete2 books (1998–1998)
Eileen Wilks's Just A Little Bit series is a two-book fantasy romance collection set in a Western setting. Both novels were published in 1998 and the series is complete. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Just a Little Bit Married? followed by Just a Little Bit Pregnant.
Start with Just a Little Bit Married? and read in order.
Start this series with Just a Little Bit Married?
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Lupi Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete4 books (2012–2015)
Eileen Wilks' Lupi Short Stories and Novellas series comprises four complete works published between 2012 and 2015, all set within her fantasy universe. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Inhuman and continuing through Originally Human, Human Nature, and Mind Magic. The series is complete and offers shorter-form fiction for readers who want to explore the Lupi world between full-length novels.
Start with Inhuman, the first of 4 books in the Lupi Short Stories/Novellas series.
Start this series with Inhuman
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Marry Me, Cowboy Series
Complete52 books (1989–1998)
Marry Me, Cowboy is a 52-book romance series blending fantasy, western, and romantic elements, published between 1989 and 1998. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Reckoning by Joleen Daniels and continuing through all entries to White Gold, A Man Without Love, A Shotgun Wedding, Gideon's Bride, Marriage Incorporated, and 37 additional titles. Each book features different authors contributing standalone romance stories centered around cowboy and western themes.
Start with The Reckoning(By: Joleen Daniels), the first of 52 books in the Marry Me, Cowboy series.
Start this series with The Reckoning(By: Joleen Daniels)
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Romancing the Crown Series
Complete16 books (2002–2011)
Romancing the Crown is a fifteen-book fantasy romance series published between 2002 and 2011, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Eileen Wilks, Lyn Stone, Valerie Parv, and others. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Royal Murder and concluding with the final installment. This collaborative series blends fantasy, romance, and Western elements across its interconnected stories.
Start with A Royal Murder(By: Lyn Stone), the first of 15 books in the Romancing the Crown series.
Start this series with A Royal Murder(By: Lyn Stone)
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Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (1998–2000)
Eileen Wilks compiled two short story collections between 1998 and 2000, blending fantasy, romance, and western themes across the series. This complete collection should be read in publication order, beginning with Rough Around the Edges followed by All I Want for Christmas. The two volumes together offer a diverse range of shorter narratives showcasing the author's versatility across multiple genres.
Start with Rough Around the Edges and read in order.
Start this series with Rough Around the Edges
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1998–1999)
Eileen Wilks wrote two standalone fantasy romance novels set in the American West, published in 1998 and 1999. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Virgin and the Outlaw. The series is complete.
Start with The Virgin and the Outlaw and read in order.
Start this series with The Virgin and the Outlaw
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Tall, Dark & Eligible Series
Complete3 books (2001–2001)
This complete paranormal romance trilogy spans three standalone stories centered on eligible bachelors with supernatural connections. All three books were published in 2001 and should be read in publication order: Jacob's Proposal, Luke's Promise, and Michael's Temptation. Each novel features a different protagonist and romantic storyline while maintaining links to the larger world Wilks creates.
Start with Jacob's Proposal and read in order.
Start this series with Jacob's Proposal
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The Rasmussin Clan Series
Complete1 book (1996–1996)
Way Out West Series
Likely Complete9 books (1998–2023)
The Way Out West series is a collection of nine contemporary western romance novels published between 1998 and 2023. Though attributed to Eileen Wilks, the series features stories by multiple romance authors including Lauren Nichols, Jill Shalvis, Sara Orwig, Cheryl Biggs, RaeAnne Thayne, and Claire King. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Accidental Hero and concluding with Accidental Heiress. Each book stands alone as a standalone romance while contributing to the broader western romance anthology.
Start with Accidental Hero(By: Lauren Nichols), the first of 9 books in the Way Out West series.
Start this series with Accidental Hero(By: Lauren Nichols)
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World of the Lupi Series
Complete18 books (2004–2018)
The World of the Lupi is a complete fantasy romance series comprising 17 books published between 2004 and 2018, with the first entry being a collaboration between Eileen Wilks and Laurell K. Hamilton. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cravings and concluding with the final three books in the sequence. This interconnected fantasy world blends romance, supernatural elements, and Western influences across its full arc.
Start with Cravings(With: Laurell K. Hamilton), the first of 17 books in the World of the Lupi series.
Start this series with Cravings(With: Laurell K. Hamilton)
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Wrong Bed Series
Complete63 books (1990–2018)
The Wrong Bed is a multi-author romance anthology series comprising 62 books published between 1990 and 2018. Each entry in the complete series features a different author and stands as its own romantic story, though all share the unifying theme suggested by the series title. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the series as originally released, beginning with Lightning Strikes by Colleen Collins.
Start with Lightning Strikes(By: Colleen Collins), the first of 62 books in the Wrong Bed series.
Start this series with Lightning Strikes(By: Colleen Collins)
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Year Of Loving Dangerously Series
Complete12 books (2000–2001)
Year Of Loving Dangerously is a twelve-book romantic series published in 2000 and 2001, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Eileen Wilks, Beverly Barton, Robyn Amos, and Sharon Sala. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Her Secret Weapon and concluding with The Way We Wed. This collection blends elements of romance, suspense, and intrigue across its interconnected stories.
Start with Her Secret Weapon(By: Beverly Barton), the first of 12 books in the Year Of Loving Dangerously series.
Start this series with Her Secret Weapon(By: Beverly Barton)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Eileen Wilks written?
- Eileen Wilks has written 354 books across 23 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2023.
- What is the first book in each Eileen Wilks series?
- Here are the first books in Eileen Wilks's series: Anthologies: Charmed; At Midnight: Midnight Promises; Conveniently Wed!: Major Dad(By: Shelley Cooper); Dynasties: The Ashtons: A Rare Sensation(By: Kathie DeNosky); Dynasties: The Barones: The Playboy & Plain Jane(By: Leanne Banks).
- What order should I read Eileen Wilks's books?
- We recommend reading Eileen Wilks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Eileen Wilks's series complete?
- Eileen Wilks has 22 completed series.