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JoAnn Ross

JoAnn Ross Reading Order

30 series Β· 214 books Β· Born 1945-07-12

JoAnn Ross has been crafting romance fiction since the early 1980s, establishing herself as a prolific author with more than 200 books spanning multiple interconnected series. Her work ranges across contemporary and historical romance settings, with particularly popular franchises including the 7 Brides for 7 Brothers adaptations and the Bachelor Arms universe. Writing under several variations of her name, Ross built a dedicated readership through her talent for character-driven storytelling and emotionally satisfying relationships.

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7 Brides For 7 Brothers Series

Complete

7 books (2016–2016)

The 7 Brides For 7 Brothers series is a complete contemporary romance collection of seven books published in 2016, with each installment written by a different author. The series follows the stories of seven brothers, with titles including Finn, Gabe, Hunter, James, Knox, Luke, and Max. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the full arc of the series. Each book can be read as a standalone romance, though reading in sequence provides the most complete understanding of the family's interconnected narratives.

Start with Finn, the first of 7 books in the 7 Brides For 7 Brothers series.

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Gabe(By: Ruth Cardello)
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Cover of Hunter(By: Melody Anne)
Hunter(By: Melody Anne)
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Cover of James(By: Roxanne St. Claire)
James(By: Roxanne St. Claire)
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Knox(By: Christie Ridgway)
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Cover of Luke(By: Barbara Freethy)
Luke(By: Barbara Freethy)
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Cover of Max(By: Lynn Raye Harris)
Max(By: Lynn Raye Harris)

Anthologies Series

Complete

6 books (1992–2013)

JoAnn Ross's Anthologies series comprises six romantic anthologies published between 1992 and 2013. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with My Valentine. The collection includes My Valentine, Bayou Bad Boys, Bad Boys Southern Style, Silver Bells, When I'm with You, and Christmas on Main Street.

Start with My Valentine 1992, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with My Valentine 1992

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Bachelor Arms Series

Complete

9 books (1995–2012)

The Bachelor Arms series is a collection of nine romance novels published between 1995 and 2012, featuring contributions from multiple authors including JoAnn Ross, Kate Hoffmann, and Candace Schuler. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Happily Unmarried Man and concluding with Lovers and Strangers. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone romance while building on the interconnected stories within the larger arc.

Start with A Happily Unmarried Man(By: Kate Hoffmann), the first of 9 books in the Bachelor Arms series.

Start this series with A Happily Unmarried Man(By: Kate Hoffmann)

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A Happily Unmarried Man(By: Kate Hoffmann)
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Bachelor Husband(By: Kate Hoffmann)
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For Richer or Poorer
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Passion and Scandal(By: Candace Schuler)
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Seduced and Betrayed(By: Candace Schuler)
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Cover of The Strong, Silent Type(By: Kate Hoffmann)
The Strong, Silent Type(By: Kate Hoffmann)
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Three Grooms And A Wedding
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Lovers and Strangers(By: Candace Schuler)

Bachelor Auction Series

Complete

6 books (1995–1999)

The Bachelor Auction series comprises six romance novels published between 1995 and 1999, written by various authors including JoAnn Ross, Tiffany White, Gina Wilkins, Leandra Logan, Rita Clay Estrada, and Vicki Lewis Thompson. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Male for Sale and concluding with Single, Sexy ... And Sold!. Each book stands as its own romance while contributing to the overall arc of the shared Bachelor Auction premise.

Start with Male for Sale(By: Tiffany White), the first of 6 books in the Bachelor Auction series.

Start this series with Male for Sale(By: Tiffany White)

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Male for Sale(By: Tiffany White)
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Cover of It Takes a Hero(By: Gina Wilkins)
It Takes a Hero(By: Gina Wilkins)
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Cover of Just for the Night(By: Leandra Logan)
Just for the Night(By: Leandra Logan)
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One Wild Weekend(By: Rita Clay Estrada)
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Cover of Single, Sexy ... And Sold!(By: Vicki Lewis Thompson)
Single, Sexy ... And Sold!(By: Vicki Lewis Thompson)

Castle Mountain Series

Complete

2 books (1993–1993)

JoAnn Ross's Castle Mountain series consists of two standalone romantic novels released in 1993. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Moonstruck Lovers followed by Star Crossed Lovers. Each book offers a separate love story set within the Castle Mountain setting.

Start with Moonstruck Lovers and read in order.

Start this series with Moonstruck Lovers

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Castlelough Series

Complete

4 books (1998–2014)

JoAnn Ross's Castlelough series comprises four complete standalone romance novels published between 1998 and 2014. While each book features different characters and can be read independently, readers should begin with A Woman's Heart and continue in publication order through Fair Haven, Legends Lake, and Briarwood Cottage to experience the series as intended.

Start with A Woman's Heart, the first of 4 books in the Castlelough series.

Coldwater Cove Series

Complete

2 books (1999–2000)

JoAnn Ross's Coldwater Cove series is a two-book contemporary romance collection set in the Pacific Northwest. Published in 1999 and 2000, both Homeplace and Far Harbor should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected stories. The series is complete, offering a satisfying conclusion to the Coldwater Cove saga.

Start with Homeplace and read in order.

Dreamlover Series

Complete

2 books (1984–1984)

JoAnn Ross's Dreamlover series consists of two standalone romance novels published in 1984. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dreamlover followed by Tender Betrayal.

Start with Dreamlover and read in order.

Duskfire Series

Complete

2 books (1985–1985)

This two-book romance series by JoAnn Ross was published in 1985 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Duskfire followed by Risky Pleasure, to experience the full narrative arc as intended by the author.

Start with Duskfire and read in order.

For Her Eyes Only Series

Complete

14 books (1987–1998)

For Her Eyes Only is a fourteen-book romance series published between 1987 and 1998, now complete. The series features contributions from multiple romance authors and should be read in publication order, beginning with Man Without a Badge by Dani Sinclair and concluding with Daddy by Default by Muriel Jensen.

Start with Man Without a Badge(By: Dani Sinclair), the first of 14 books in the For Her Eyes Only series.

Start this series with Man Without a Badge(By: Dani Sinclair)

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Man Without a Badge(By: Dani Sinclair)
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First Love(By: Lisa Jackson)
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Cover of Holding Out for a Hero(By: Marie Ferrarella)
Holding Out for a Hero(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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An Unforgettable Man(By: Penny Jordan)
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The Eyes of Derek Archer(By: Vickie York)
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Dominic's Child(By: Catherine Spencer)
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Extreme Heat(By: Joanna Wayne)
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Reckless Lover(By: Carly Bishop)
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The Pirate(By: Kate Hoffmann)
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Cover of Behind Closed Doors(By: Carla Cassidy)
Behind Closed Doors(By: Carla Cassidy)
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The Heart Breaker(By: Vicki Lewis Thompson)
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A Body to Die For(By: Kate Hoffmann)
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Daddy by Default(By: Muriel Jensen)

High Risk Series

Complete

4 books (2008–2009)

JoAnn Ross's High Risk series comprises four romantic suspense novels published between 2008 and 2009. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Crossfire and continuing through Freefall, Breakpoint, and Shattered. Each installment builds on the previous stories, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected narrative threads throughout this finished series.

Start with Crossfire, the first of 4 books in the High Risk series.

Honeymoon Harbor Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2018–2022)

The Honeymoon Harbor series by JoAnn Ross comprises six contemporary romance novels published between 2018 and 2022. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Herons Landing and continuing through Home to Honeymoon Harbor, Once Upon a Wedding, Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane, Summer on Mirror Lake, and concluding with Second Chance Spring. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Herons Landing, the first of 6 books in the Honeymoon Harbor series.

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Home to Honeymoon Harbor
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Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane
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Summer on Mirror Lake
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Second Chance Spring

JoAnn Short Story Collections Series

Complete

1 book (2014–2014)

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Lost Loves Series

Complete

3 books (1994–1994)

The Lost Loves series is a three-book romance collection published in 1994 that has been completed. Although the series features different authors contributing individual titles, readers should approach it in publication order beginning with Forms of Love and continuing through The Return of Caine O'Halloran / Hard Choices and concluding with What Might Have Been. Each book stands as its own romance story within the larger series framework.

Start with Forms Of Love(By: Rita Clay Estrada) and read in order.

Start this series with Forms Of Love(By: Rita Clay Estrada)

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Forms Of Love(By: Rita Clay Estrada)
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The Return of Caine O'Halloran / Hard Choices
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Cover of What Might Have Been(By: Glenda Sanders)
What Might Have Been(By: Glenda Sanders)

Lucky Penny Series

Complete

3 books (1986–1987)

The Lucky Penny series is a three-book romance collection by JoAnn Ross published between 1986 and 1987. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Magic In The Night, followed by Playing for Keeps, and concluding with Tempting Fate. Each book was released across the late 1980s, offering a finished trilogy for contemporary romance readers seeking a closed narrative arc.

Start with Magic In The Night and read in order.

Start this series with Magic In The Night

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Masterson-Tiernan Series

Complete

3 books (1986–1988)

The Masterson-Tiernan series by JoAnn Ross consists of three complete contemporary romance novels published between 1986 and 1988. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with Without Precedent, followed by Worth Waiting For, and concluding with Spirit of Love. The trilogy follows the interconnected stories of the Masterson and Tiernan families as they navigate love and relationships.

Start with Without Precedent and read in order.

Start this series with Without Precedent

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Men at Work Series

Complete

49 books (1983–1999)

The Men at Work series is a collection of 49 romance novels published between 1983 and 1999, featuring work by multiple authors including Lindsay McKenna, Ginna Gray, Laurie Paige, Dallas Schulze, and many others. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Captive of Fate. Each book stands as its own story while contributing to the broader themes of the series.

Start with Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna), the first of 49 books in the Men at Work series.

Start this series with Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna)

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Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna)
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Cover of The Perfect Match(By: Ginna Gray)
The Perfect Match(By: Ginna Gray)
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Cover of A Season for Butterflies(By: Laurie Paige)
A Season for Butterflies(By: Laurie Paige)
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Cover of MacKenzie's Lady(By: Dallas Schulze)
MacKenzie's Lady(By: Dallas Schulze)
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Cover of Sound Of Summer(By: Annette Broadrick)
Sound Of Summer(By: Annette Broadrick)
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Cover of Undercover(By: Jasmine Cresswell)
Undercover(By: Jasmine Cresswell)
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Cover of A Fragile Beauty(By: Lucy Gordon)
A Fragile Beauty(By: Lucy Gordon)
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Playing for Time(By: Barbara Bretton)
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Cover of Something Worth Keeping(By: Kathleen Eagle)
Something Worth Keeping(By: Kathleen Eagle)
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Cover of The Heart Club(By: Margaret St. George)
The Heart Club(By: Margaret St. George)
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Cover of Windstorm(By: Katherine Sutcliffe)
Windstorm(By: Katherine Sutcliffe)
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Cover of A Classic Encounter(By: Emilie Richards)
A Classic Encounter(By: Emilie Richards)
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Cover of All My Tomorrows(By: Karen Young)
All My Tomorrows(By: Karen Young)
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Healing Sympathy(By: Gina Wilkins)
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Cover of Knight Sparks(By: Mary Lynn Baxter)
Knight Sparks(By: Mary Lynn Baxter)
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Cover of Silver Noose(By: Patricia Gardner Evans)
Silver Noose(By: Patricia Gardner Evans)
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Something New(By: Joan Johnston)
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Cover of Confidentially Yours(By: Helen Myers)
Confidentially Yours(By: Helen Myers)
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Could It Be Magic(By: Gina Wilkins)
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Cover of Destinations South(By: Elizabeth Bevarly)
Destinations South(By: Elizabeth Bevarly)
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Cover of Expiration Date(By: AimΓ©e Thurlo)
Expiration Date(By: AimΓ©e Thurlo)
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Cover of Fear Familiar(By: Caroline Burnes)
Fear Familiar(By: Caroline Burnes)
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Cover of Glass Houses(By: Anne Stuart)
Glass Houses(By: Anne Stuart)
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Hoodwinked(By: Diana Palmer)
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Cover of Miss Liz's Passion(By: Sherryl Woods)
Miss Liz's Passion(By: Sherryl Woods)
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Night of the Hunter(By: Jennifer Greene)
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Angel Vs. Maclean(By: Cait London)
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Cover of Body and Soul(By: Janice Kaiser)
Body and Soul(By: Janice Kaiser)
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Cover of Handsome Devil(By: Joan Hohl)
Handsome Devil(By: Joan Hohl)
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Hotshot(By: Kathleen Korbel)
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It's Only Temporary(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)
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Magic & Moonbeams(By: Margot Dalton)
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Cover of Stormwalker(By: Bronwyn Williams)
Stormwalker(By: Bronwyn Williams)
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Cover of The Forever Rose(By: Curtiss Matlock)
The Forever Rose(By: Curtiss Matlock)
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A Rebel at Heart(By: Gina Wilkins)
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Dillon After Dark(By: Leandra Logan)
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Valentine's Knight(By: Renee Roszel)
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Cover of Defying Gravity(By: Rachel Lee)
Defying Gravity(By: Rachel Lee)
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Cover of The Cowboy's Mistress(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)
The Cowboy's Mistress(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)
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Cover of Under The Covers(By: Roseanne Williams)
Under The Covers(By: Roseanne Williams)
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Dance with a Dynasty
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Cover of More Than Friends(By: Susan Mallery)
More Than Friends(By: Susan Mallery)
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Cover of Only in the Moonlight(By: Vicki Lewis Thompson)
Only in the Moonlight(By: Vicki Lewis Thompson)
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Cover of To Die For(By: M.J. Rodgers)
To Die For(By: M.J. Rodgers)
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Cover of An Irritating Man(By: Lass Small)
An Irritating Man(By: Lass Small)
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Cover of Heaven Shared(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)
Heaven Shared(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)
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Cover of The Miracle(By: Muriel Jensen)
The Miracle(By: Muriel Jensen)
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Cover of We Give Thanks(By: Linda Randall Wisdom)
We Give Thanks(By: Linda Randall Wisdom)
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Cover of Stark Lightning(By: Elaine Barbieri)
Stark Lightning(By: Elaine Barbieri)

Men of Whiskey River Series

Complete

5 books (1996–1996)

JoAnn Ross's Men of Whiskey River is a completed five-book romance series published in 1996. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Ambushed and continuing through Confessions, The Outlaw, Untamed, and Wanted! to experience the full arc of this Western romance saga.

Start with Ambushed, the first of 5 books in the Men of Whiskey River series.

Montacroix Royal Family Series

Complete

4 books (1990–1994)

JoAnn Ross's Montacroix Royal Family is a four-book romance series featuring the royal family of a fictional European principality. Published between 1990 and 1994, the series is now complete and should be read in publication order beginning with Guarded Moments, followed by Dance with a Dynasty, The Prince & the Showgirl, and Angel of Desire. Each book stands as its own romance while contributing to the larger saga of the royal family.

Start with Guarded Moments, the first of 4 books in the Montacroix Royal Family series.

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Dance with a Dynasty
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The Prince & the Showgirl
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New Orleans Knights Series

Complete

3 books (1997–1997)

JoAnn Ross's New Orleans Knights is a completed three-book romance series that should be read in publication order beginning with Michael, the Defender. All three novels were published in 1997 and follow the stories of Roarke, Michael, and Shayne. This series is ideal for romance readers seeking a connected set of standalone stories set in New Orleans.

Start with Michael, the Defender and read in order.

Start this series with Michael, the Defender

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Michael, the Defender
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Roarke, the Adventurer
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Shayne, the Pretender

Orchid Island Series

Complete

1 book (2015–2015)

River's Bend Series

Complete

2 books (1988–2016)

JoAnn Ross's River's Bend series consists of two romance novels published across nearly three decades, beginning in 1988 and concluding in 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, starting with River's Bend followed by Long Road Home.

Start with River's Bend and read in order.

Rum Runner Island Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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Secret Fantasies Series

Complete

12 books (1995–2012)

The Secret Fantasies series is a complete collection of 12 romance novels published between 1995 and 2012, with contributions from multiple authors including JoAnn Ross. These standalone stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Look Into My Eyes and concluding with Stranger In My Arms. The series spans nearly two decades of romantic fiction across various themes and settings.

Start with Look Into My Eyes(By: Glenda Sanders), the first of 12 books in the Secret Fantasies series.

Start this series with Look Into My Eyes(By: Glenda Sanders)

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Look Into My Eyes(By: Glenda Sanders)
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Cover of Memory Lapse(By: Kathleen O'Brien)
Memory Lapse(By: Kathleen O'Brien)
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Cover of Never Love A Cowboy(By: Kate Hoffmann)
Never Love A Cowboy(By: Kate Hoffmann)
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Cover of Nightwing(By: Lynn Michaels)
Nightwing(By: Lynn Michaels)
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Cover of The Man From Shadow Valley(By: Regan Forest)
The Man From Shadow Valley(By: Regan Forest)
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Cover of The Tempting(By: Lisa Harris)
The Tempting(By: Lisa Harris)
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Cover of Kiss Of The Beast(By: Mallory Rush)
Kiss Of The Beast(By: Mallory Rush)
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Cover of Naughty By Night(By: Tiffany White,Lisa Harris)
Naughty By Night(By: Tiffany White,Lisa Harris)
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Cover of Night Games(By: Janice Kaiser)
Night Games(By: Janice Kaiser)
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Cover of Obsession(By: Debra Carroll)
Obsession(By: Debra Carroll)
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Stranger In My Arms(By: Lisa Harris,Madeline Harper)

Shelter Bay Series

Complete

10 books (2010–2015)

JoAnn Ross's Shelter Bay series comprises ten complete contemporary romance novels published between 2010 and 2015, all set in the same coastal Oregon town. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Homecoming and concluding with Sunset Point. Each installment explores the interconnected lives of Shelter Bay residents, with characters and relationships developing across the series.

Start with The Homecoming, the first of 10 books in the Shelter Bay series.

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

44 books (1983–2022)

JoAnn Ross published 44 standalone romance novels between 1983 and 2022, beginning with Stardust and Diamonds and concluding with Eve's Choice and 29 additional titles. Though each book functions as an independent story, readers who wish to experience the author's full body of work in the order it was released should follow publication order from the first novel through the final entry. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.

Start with Stardust and Diamonds, the first of 44 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Stardust and Diamonds

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Stardust and Diamonds
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A Secure Arrangement
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In a Class by Himself
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The Knight in Shining Armor
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The Return of Caine O'Halloran
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Cover of I Do, I Do...For Now
I Do, I Do...For Now
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It Happened One Week
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Champagne and Moonlight
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Stewart Sisters Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2004)

JoAnn Ross's Stewart Sisters trilogy is a complete contemporary romance series consisting of three books published between 2003 and 2004. The three standalone-yet-connected novelsβ€”Out of the Mist, Out of the Blue, and Out of the Stormβ€”should be read in publication order to fully experience the interconnected stories of the Stewart family. This finished series is ideal for romance readers seeking character-driven narratives with emotional depth.

Start with Out of the Mist and read in order.

Tangled Series

Complete

2 books (1991–1991)

JoAnn Ross's Tangled series consists of two romance novels published in 1991. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Tangled Hearts followed by Tangled Lives. The series is complete.

Start with Tangled Hearts and read in order.

Temptation Series

Complete

1 book (1998–1998)

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The Callahan Brothers Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2003)

JoAnn Ross's Callahan Brothers trilogy is a complete contemporary romance series consisting of three books published between 2002 and 2003. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blue Bayou, followed by River Road, and concluding with Magnolia Moon. Each installment builds on the stories of the Callahan siblings as they navigate love and relationships in the Louisiana setting.

Start with Blue Bayou and read in order.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has JoAnn Ross written?
JoAnn Ross has written 214 books across 30 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2022.
What is the first book in each JoAnn Ross series?
Here are the first books in JoAnn Ross's series: 7 Brides For 7 Brothers: Finn; Anthologies: My Valentine 1992; Bachelor Arms: A Happily Unmarried Man(By: Kate Hoffmann); Bachelor Auction: Male for Sale(By: Tiffany White); Castle Mountain: Moonstruck Lovers.
What order should I read JoAnn Ross's books?
We recommend reading JoAnn Ross's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are JoAnn Ross's series complete?
JoAnn Ross has 28 completed series.

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