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Julie Garwood

Julie Garwood Reading Order

8 series · 70 books · Born 1944-12-26

Historical FictionRomance

Julie Garwood is a prolific romance and historical fiction author who has crafted over seventy novels across eight interconnected series since 1978. Her interconnected worlds—including the beloved Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna series, the Highlands' Lairds, and the Crown's Spies—blend sweeping historical settings with compelling character-driven storytelling. Known for her ability to weave romance, intrigue, and family dynamics across multiple books, Garwood has built a devoted readership spanning decades of continuous publication through 2022.

Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna Series

Likely Complete

14 books (2000–2022)

Start with Heartbreaker, the first of 14 books in the Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna series.

Start this series with Heartbreaker

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Heartbreaker
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Mercy
3
Cover of Killjoy
4
Cover of Murder List
5
Cover of Slow Burn
6
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Shadow Dance
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Fire and Ice
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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9
The Ideal Man
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Sweet Talk
11
Cover of Hotshot
12
Cover of Fast Track
13
Cover of Wired
14
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Grace Under Fire
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Claybornes of Rose Hill Series

Complete

5 books (1995–1997)

Start with For the Roses, the first of 5 books in the Claybornes of Rose Hill series.

Start this series with For the Roses

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For the Roses
1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Come the Spring
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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One Pink Rose
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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One Red Rose
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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One White Rose
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Crown's Spies Series

Complete

4 books (1988–1993)

Start with The Lion's Lady, the first of 4 books in the Crown's Spies series.

Start this series with The Lion's Lady

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The Lion's Lady
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Guardian Angel
1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Gift
4
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Girls of Canby Hall Series

Complete

1 book (1985–1985)

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1
What's a Girl to Do?
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Highlands' Lairds Series

Complete

3 books (1992–2007)

Start with The Secret and read in order.

Start this series with The Secret

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1
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2
Cover of Ransom
3
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Shadow Music
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lairds' Brides Series

Complete

2 books (1989–1996)

Start with The Bride and read in order.

Start this series with The Bride

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1
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2
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Standalone Novels Series

Complete

6 books (1985–1994)

Start with Gentle Warrior, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Gentle Warrior

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Gentle Warrior
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Rebellious Desire
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Honor's Splendour
1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Prize
5
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Saving Grace
1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Prince Charming
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Wildfire Series

Complete

35 books (1978–1988)

Start with The Summer of the Sky-Blue Bikini(By: Jill Ross Klevin), the first of 35 books in the Wildfire series.

Start this series with The Summer of the Sky-Blue Bikini(By: Jill Ross Klevin)

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The Summer of the Sky-Blue Bikini(By: Jill Ross Klevin)
1978Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Beautiful Girl(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie)
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
That's My Girl(By: Jill Ross Klevin)
1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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A Kiss for Tomorrow(By: Maud Johnson)
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of An April Love Story(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
An April Love Story(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Dreams Can Come True(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
Dreams Can Come True(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of The Best of Friends(By: Jill Ross Klevin)
The Best of Friends(By: Jill Ross Klevin)
1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Christy's Choice(By: Maud Johnson)
Christy's Choice(By: Maud Johnson)
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Cindy(By: Deborah Kent)
Cindy(By: Deborah Kent)
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
He Loves Me Not(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Searching Heart(By: Barbara Steiner)
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Senior Class(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Too Young To Know(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie)
1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Holly in Love(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Holly in Love(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Just You and Me(By: Ann M. Martin)
Just You and Me(By: Ann M. Martin)
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of Nancy & Nick(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Nancy & Nick(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Cover of Saturday Night Date(By: Maud Johnson)
Saturday Night Date(By: Maud Johnson)
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of The Boy For Me(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
The Boy For Me(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Cover of Call Me(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
Call Me(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of Christy's Love(By: Maud Johnson)
Christy's Love(By: Maud Johnson)
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Cover of Christy's Senior Year(By: Maud Johnson)
Christy's Senior Year(By: Maud Johnson)
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
Cover of Miss Perfect(By: Jill Ross Klevin)
Miss Perfect(By: Jill Ross Klevin)
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
Cover of Nice Girls Don't(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
Nice Girls Don't(By: Caroline B. Cooney)
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
Cover of The Boy Next Door(By: Vicky Martin)
The Boy Next Door(By: Vicky Martin)
1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Cover of Love to the Rescue(By: Deborah Kent)
Love to the Rescue(By: Deborah Kent)
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Cover of Loving That O'Connor Boy(By: Diane Hoh)
Loving That O'Connor Boy(By: Diane Hoh)
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
My Summer Love(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie)
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
Cover of Senior Dreams Can Come True(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
Senior Dreams Can Come True(By: Jane Claypool Miner)
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29
Cover of Senior Prom(By: Patricia Aks)
Senior Prom(By: Patricia Aks)
1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30
A Girl Named Summer
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31
Cover of Brian's Girl(By: Diane Hoh)
Brian's Girl(By: Diane Hoh)
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32
Dating Blues(By: Maud Johnson)
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33
Cover of Secret Love(By: Barbara Steiner)
Secret Love(By: Barbara Steiner)
1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34
Cover of Junior Prom(By: Patricia Aks)
Junior Prom(By: Patricia Aks)
1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35
Cover of Sixteen Can Be Sweet(By: Maud Johnson)
Sixteen Can Be Sweet(By: Maud Johnson)
1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Julie Garwood written?
Julie Garwood has written 70 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1978 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Julie Garwood series?
Here are the first books in Julie Garwood's series: Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna: Heartbreaker; Claybornes of Rose Hill: For the Roses; Crown's Spies: The Lion's Lady; Highlands' Lairds: The Secret; Lairds' Brides: The Bride.
What order should I read Julie Garwood's books?
We recommend reading Julie Garwood's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Julie Garwood's series complete?
Julie Garwood has 7 completed series.

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