Julie Garwood Reading Order
8 series · 70 books · Born 26 December1944
Julie Garwood was a prolific author known for her captivating romances and historical fiction. With a remarkable portfolio of 70 novels spanning eight series, including the beloved Girls of Canby Hall and Highlands' Lairds, her engaging storytelling has garnered a dedicated readership. Active from 1978 until 2022, she remains especially recognized for her notable works within the Crown's Spies and Claybornes of Rose Hill series.
Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna Series
Likely Complete14 books (2000–2022)
Start with Heartbreaker, the first of 14 books in the Buchanan-Renard-MacKenna series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Heartbreaker 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Mercy 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Killjoy 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Murder List 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Slow Burn 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Shadow Dance 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Fire and Ice 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Sizzle 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Ideal Man 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Sweet Talk 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Hotshot 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Fast Track 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Wired 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Grace Under Fire 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
Claybornes of Rose Hill Series
Complete5 books (1995–1997)
Start with For the Roses, the first of 5 books in the Claybornes of Rose Hill series.
Crown's Spies Series
Complete4 books (1988–1993)
Start with The Lion's Lady, the first of 4 books in the Crown's Spies series.
Girls of Canby Hall Series
Complete1 book (1985–1985)
| # | Title |
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| 1 | What's a Girl to Do? 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
Highlands' Lairds Series
Complete3 books (1992–2007)
Start with The Secret and read in order.
Lairds' Brides Series
Complete2 books (1989–1996)
Start with The Bride and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete6 books (1985–1994)
Start with Gentle Warrior, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Wildfire Series
Complete35 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.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Summer of the Sky-Blue Bikini(By: Jill Ross Klevin) 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Beautiful Girl(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | That's My Girl(By: Jill Ross Klevin) 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  A Kiss for Tomorrow(By: Maud Johnson) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  An April Love Story(By: Caroline B. Cooney) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Dreams Can Come True(By: Jane Claypool Miner) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Best of Friends(By: Jill Ross Klevin) 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Christy's Choice(By: Maud Johnson) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Cindy(By: Deborah Kent) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | He Loves Me Not(By: Caroline B. Cooney) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Searching Heart(By: Barbara Steiner) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Senior Class(By: Jane Claypool Miner) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Too Young To Know(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie) 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Holly in Love(By: Caroline B. Cooney) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Just You and Me(By: Ann M. Martin) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Nancy & Nick(By: Caroline B. Cooney) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Saturday Night Date(By: Maud Johnson) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Boy For Me(By: Jane Claypool Miner) 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Call Me(By: Jane Claypool Miner) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Christy's Love(By: Maud Johnson) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Christy's Senior Year(By: Maud Johnson) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Miss Perfect(By: Jill Ross Klevin) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  Nice Girls Don't(By: Caroline B. Cooney) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Boy Next Door(By: Vicky Martin) 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Love to the Rescue(By: Deborah Kent) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  Loving That O'Connor Boy(By: Diane Hoh) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | My Summer Love(By: Elisabeth Ogilvie) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Senior Dreams Can Come True(By: Jane Claypool Miner) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Senior Prom(By: Patricia Aks) 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | A Girl Named Summer 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Brian's Girl(By: Diane Hoh) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Dating Blues(By: Maud Johnson) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 |  Secret Love(By: Barbara Steiner) 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 |  Junior Prom(By: Patricia Aks) 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 35 |  Sixteen Can Be Sweet(By: Maud Johnson) 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.