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51 series · 689 books · Born 1949-12-21
Karen Rose Smith is a prolific author with over 680 books spanning multiple genres including romance, mystery, young adult fiction, and westerns since 1988. Her work ranges from contemporary romance series like Baby Bonds and Baby Experts to the Caprice De Luca mystery series, which follows a home stager solving crimes in her community. Smith has received numerous accolades including the Golden Leaf Award and CRA's Award of Excellence, establishing herself as a versatile storyteller across both traditional publishing and indie releases.
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Anthologies Series
Complete2 books (2014–2015)
Karen Rose Smith's Anthologies series consists of two complete collections published between 2014 and 2015. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Bake, Love, Write followed by We'd Rather Be Writing. The series draws from Smith's diverse writing background spanning mystery, romance, young adult fiction, and western genres.
Start with Bake, Love, Write and read in order.
Start this series with Bake, Love, Write
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Complete3 books (2006–2006)
Karen Rose Smith's Baby Bonds trilogy follows interconnected stories across three complete novels published in 2006. Each book builds on the previous entry, so readers should begin with Custody For Two and proceed through Expecting His Brother's Baby and The Baby Trail in publication order. This romance-tinged series blends mystery and emotional depth as it explores themes of family, love, and new beginnings.
Start with Custody For Two and read in order.
Start this series with Custody For Two
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Complete6 books (2009–2010)
The Baby Experts series consists of six complete novels by Karen Rose Smith, published between 2009 and 2010, blending romance with elements of mystery and family drama. All books should be read in publication order, beginning with Baby by Surprise and concluding with Twins Under His Tree. This series follows interconnected characters navigating relationships, parenthood, and unexpected life changes across its six installments.
Start with Baby by Surprise, the first of 6 books in the Baby Experts series.
Start this series with Baby by Surprise
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Complete46 books (1995–2013)
Bundles of Joy is a complete anthology series spanning 45 books published between 1995 and 2013, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Pat Montana, Julianna Morris, Christine Scott, and many others. The series blends romance, mystery, and western themes across its diverse collection of standalone stories, each centered on themes of family, babies, and new beginnings. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with Adam's Vow to experience the series as originally released. While individual entries can be enjoyed independently, reading in sequence provides the fullest experience of how different authors explored similar themes across nearly two decades.
Start with Adam's Vow, the first of 45 books in the Bundles of Joy series.
Start this series with Adam's Vow
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Caprice De Luca Mystery Series
Complete8 books (2013–2018)
The Caprice De Luca Mystery series comprises eight complete mysteries published between 2013 and 2018, following publication order from Staged to Death through Cut to the Chaise. Each entry in this finished series should be read sequentially, as the stories build on one another to form a cohesive narrative arc. Karen Rose Smith's mystery series blends suspenseful investigation with character development across its full eight-book run.
Start with Staged to Death, the first of 8 books in the Caprice De Luca Mystery series.
Start this series with Staged to Death
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Complete3 books (2000–2001)
The Coleburn Brothers series by Karen Rose Smith consists of three complete contemporary romance novels published between 2000 and 2001. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Just The Husband She Chose, followed by Just The Man She Needed, and concluding with Be My Bride?. The series blends romance with mystery elements as it follows the interconnected lives of the Coleburn brothers.
Start with Just The Husband She Chose and read in order.
Start this series with Just The Husband She Chose
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleCowboy For Every Mood Series
Complete38 books (2011–2012)
Cowboy For Every Mood is a 38-book Western romance collection published between 2011 and 2012, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Donna Alward, Carla Cassidy, Jillian Hart, and others. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Family for the Rugged Rancher. Each standalone entry explores different romance scenarios set in cowboy and ranch settings, making the series accessible whether read sequentially or by individual title.
Start with A Family for the Rugged Rancher(By: Donna Alward), the first of 38 books in the Cowboy For Every Mood series.
Start this series with A Family for the Rugged Rancher(By: Donna Alward)
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Crown and Glory Series
Complete9 books (2002–2002)
Crown and Glory is a complete series of nine romance novels published in 2002, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Cara Colter, Christine Flynn, Barbara McCauley, Elizabeth Bevarly, Patricia Thayer, Laurie Paige, Allison Leigh, and Maureen Child. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Her Royal Husband and concluding with The Royal Treatment. This collaborative series blends romance with royal intrigue across its full run.
Start with Her Royal Husband(By: Cara Colter), the first of 9 books in the Crown and Glory series.
Start this series with Her Royal Husband(By: Cara Colter)
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Dads in Progress Series
Complete3 books (2007–2008)
The Dads in Progress series by Karen Rose Smith comprises three complete novels published between 2007 and 2008. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Daddy Dilemma, followed by The Daddy Plan, and concluding with The Daddy Verdict. The series blends romance and contemporary themes centered around fatherhood and family dynamics.
Start with The Daddy Dilemma and read in order.
Start this series with The Daddy Dilemma
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Likely Complete10 books (2017–2023)
Daisy's Tea Garden Mysteries is a cozy mystery series by Karen Rose Smith comprising ten books published between 2017 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes. Each book in the sequence features a tea-themed title, from the debut through Murder with Earl Grey Tea, offering readers a full arc of interconnected mysteries to follow.
Start with Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes, the first of 10 books in the Daisy's Tea Garden Mysteries series.
Start this series with Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes
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Darling Daddies Series
Complete3 books (1995–1995)
The Darling Daddies series by Karen Rose Smith consists of three complete romance novels published in 1995. These standalone-adjacent stories should be read in publication order: Adam's Vow, Always Daddy, and Shane's Bride. Each book features a different male protagonist navigating fatherhood and romance, making the series appealing to readers who enjoy character-driven contemporary romance with family themes.
Start with Adam's Vow and read in order.
Start this series with Adam's Vow
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleDo You Take This Stranger? Series
Complete4 books (1998–1999)
The Do You Take This Stranger? series by Karen Rose Smith comprises four complete books published between 1998 and 1999. This romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with Love, Honor And A Pregnant Bride and continuing through Promises, Pumpkins, And Prince Charming, Wealth, Power And A Proper Wife, and concluding with Wishes, Waltzes and a Storybook Wedding.
Start with Love, Honor And A Pregnant Bride, the first of 4 books in the Do You Take This Stranger? series.
Start this series with Love, Honor And A Pregnant Bride
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Complete3 books (2011–2012)
Karen Rose Smith's Everyday Love Short Story Collections is a complete trilogy of romance short story compilations published between 2011 and 2012. The series consists of three books—Everyday Cinderellas, Everyday Prince Charming, and Everyday Romance—and should be read in publication order. Each volume features interconnected stories that celebrate contemporary romance themes.
Start with Everyday Cinderellas and read in order.
Start this series with Everyday Cinderellas
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Complete48 books (1992–2000)
The Fabulous Fathers series is a collection of 48 standalone romance novels published between 1992 and 2000, featuring different authors and characters centered around fatherhood themes. Each book tells its own complete story, so readers can start with any entry, though those interested in following publication order should begin with Father Goose by Marie Ferrarella. The series is now complete and offers a wide range of romance narratives exploring paternal relationships and family dynamics across its four-book span.
Start with Father Goose(By: Marie Ferrarella), the first of 48 books in the Fabulous Fathers series.
Start this series with Father Goose(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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Finding Mr. Right Series
Complete9 books (1992–2012)
The Finding Mr. Right series comprises nine complete novels by Karen Rose Smith, published between 1992 and 2012. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with A Man Worth Loving and concluding with When Mom Meets Dad. The series blends romance with mystery elements across its span of two decades.
Start with A Man Worth Loving, the first of 9 books in the Finding Mr. Right series.
Start this series with A Man Worth Loving
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Forever Love Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Fortunes Of Texas: All Fortune's Children Series
Complete6 books (2015–2016)
The Fortunes of Texas: All Fortune's Children is a six-book romance series that ran from 2015 to 2016. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fortune's Secret Heir by Allison Leigh and concluding with Wed by Fortune by Judy Duarte. The books follow interconnected stories within the Fortune family saga, featuring mystery, romance, and Western elements across the complete collection.
Start with Fortune's Secret Heir(By: Allison Leigh), the first of 6 books in the Fortunes Of Texas: All Fortune's Children series.
Start this series with Fortune's Secret Heir(By: Allison Leigh)
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Fortunes of Texas Series
Complete17 books (1999–2010)
The Fortunes of Texas is a 17-book romance and western series published between 1999 and 2010, now complete. Written by multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Jackie Merritt, Arlene James, and Marie Ferrarella, among others, these books should be read in publication order to fully follow the interconnected stories. The series combines elements of mystery, romance, and western settings across its full run from A Willing Wife through the final two entries.
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: Reunion Series
Complete15 books (2005–2006)
The Fortunes of Texas: Reunion is a 15-book contemporary romance series published between 2005 and 2006, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Marie Ferrarella, Crystal Green, Ann Major, and others. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Baby Changes Everything and concluding with The Reckoning. The books follow interconnected stories set in Texas, blending romance with mystery and western elements across the collection.
Start with A Baby Changes Everything(By: Marie Ferrarella), the first of 15 books in the Fortunes of Texas: Reunion series.
Start this series with A Baby Changes Everything(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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Furever Yours Series
Likely Complete12 books (2018–2022)
The Furever Yours series is a 12-book contemporary romance collection published between 2018 and 2022, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Melissa Senate, Teri Wilson, Christy Jeffries, and others. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A New Leash on Love. Each standalone romance in the collection explores themes of love, family, and second chances within a shared universe.
Start with A New Leash on Love(By: Melissa Senate), the first of 12 books in the Furever Yours series.
Start this series with A New Leash on Love(By: Melissa Senate)
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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 contributions from multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Kristin James, Marie Ferrarella, Stella Bagwell, and many others. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Satan's Angel and concluding with the final entry in the collection. Each book offers a standalone romantic story set in Texas, allowing readers to enjoy entries individually or follow the entire sequence from start to finish.
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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Home on the Ranch Series
Complete67 books (1996–2020)
Home on the Ranch is a 67-book Western romance series published between 1996 and 2020, written by various authors including Karen Rose Smith. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Mother in the Making and concluding with the final entry in 2020. Each installment stands as an individual romance while contributing to the broader world of ranch settings and Western themes that define the collection.
Start with Mother in the Making(By: Ellen James), the first of 67 books in the Home on the Ranch series.
Start this series with Mother in the Making(By: Ellen James)
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Logan's Legacy Series
Ongoing23 books (2004–2024)
Logan's Legacy is an ongoing series that began in 2004 and continues through 2024, featuring work from multiple romance authors including Karen Rose Smith, Susan Mallery, and others. The 23 books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected stories within this shared universe. Each installment explores themes of family, love, and relationships, with various characters becoming central to different volumes throughout the series.
Start with A Precious Gift, the first of 23 books in the Logan's Legacy series.
Start this series with A Precious Gift
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Logan's Legacy Revisited Series
Complete6 books (2007–2007)
Logan's Legacy Revisited is a complete six-book romance series published in 2007, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Kristin Hardy, Marie Ferrarella, Brenda Harlen, Wendy Warren, and Lilian Darcy. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Always a Bridesmaid and concluding with The Couple Most Likely To. This interconnected collection blends mystery, romance, and family drama across its interconnected narratives.
Start with Always a Bridesmaid(By: Kristin Hardy), the first of 6 books in the Logan's Legacy Revisited series.
Start this series with Always a Bridesmaid(By: Kristin Hardy)
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Loving the Boss Series
Complete6 books (1998–1999)
The Loving the Boss series is a complete collection of six romance novels published between 1998 and 1999, following publication order. This series features interconnected stories centered around workplace romance and relationships between bosses and their employees. Each book can be enjoyed independently, though reading them in order of publication provides the most cohesive experience of the evolving dynamics and interconnected characters throughout the series.
Start with The Boss And The Beauty(By: Donna Clayton), the first of 6 books in the Loving the Boss series.
Start this series with The Boss And The Beauty(By: Donna Clayton)
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Marry Me, Cowboy Series
Complete52 books (1989–1998)
Marry Me, Cowboy is a 52-book Western romance series published between 1989 and 1998, now complete. The series features contributions from multiple romance authors and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Reckoning by Joleen Daniels and continuing through diverse stories centered on cowboy characters and relationships set in rural settings.
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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Men In Uniform Series
Complete51 books (1988–2005)
The Men In Uniform series is a collection of 51 romance and mystery books published between 1988 and 2005, featuring stories centered around men in uniform professions. Written by multiple authors including Marie Ferrarella, Lindsay McKenna, Robyn Carr, and others, this completed series should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression. The books blend romance with elements of suspense and drama, appealing to fans of contemporary relationship stories set within law enforcement and emergency service contexts.
Start with Five-Alarm Affair(By: Marie Ferrarella), the first of 51 books in the Men In Uniform series.
Start this series with Five-Alarm Affair(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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Mommy Club Series
Complete3 books (2013–2015)
Karen Rose Smith's Mommy Club series consists of three complete books published between 2013 and 2015. This contemporary romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with Wanted: A Real Family, followed by A Match Made by Baby, and concluding with The Cowboy's Secret Baby.
Start with Wanted: A Real Family and read in order.
Start this series with Wanted: A Real Family
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleMontana Mavericks Series
Complete56 books (1994–2019)
The Montana Mavericks series is a large-scale romance and western collection comprising 55 books published between 1994 and 2019. Written by multiple authors including Diana Palmer, Jackie Merritt, Laurie Paige, Susan Mallery, and others, this completed series should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected stories set in Montana. The series blends romance with western themes and family drama across its extensive lineup.
Start with Rogue Stallion(By: Diana Palmer), the first of 55 books in the Montana Mavericks series.
Start this series with Rogue Stallion(By: Diana Palmer)
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Montana Mavericks: Gold Rush Grooms Series
Complete6 books (2005–2005)
The Montana Mavericks: Gold Rush Grooms series consists of six complete romance novels published in 2005 by various authors including Karen Rose Smith, Allison Leigh, Cheryl St. John, Pamela Toth, Christine Rimmer, and Judy Duarte. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with All He Ever Wanted and concluding with Their Unexpected Family. The series blends romance with western settings and small-town charm characteristic of the broader Montana Mavericks universe.
Start with All He Ever Wanted(By: Allison Leigh), the first of 6 books in the Montana Mavericks: Gold Rush Grooms series.
Start this series with All He Ever Wanted(By: Allison Leigh)
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Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys Series
Complete6 books (2013–2013)
The Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys series consists of six contemporary romance novels published in 2013, blending Western charm with small-town romance. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Maverick Under The Mistletoe and concluding with The Maverick's Summer Love. Each book features different couples navigating love and relationships in the fictional Montana town of Rust Creek, with interconnected storylines that build throughout the series.
Start with A Maverick Under The Mistletoe(By: Brenda Harlen), the first of 6 books in the Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys series.
Start this series with A Maverick Under The Mistletoe(By: Brenda Harlen)
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Montana Mavericks: The Baby Bonanza Series
Complete6 books (2016–2016)
The Montana Mavericks: The Baby Bonanza is a six-book contemporary romance series set in Montana, published in 2016 and now complete. Written by multiple authors including Marie Ferrarella, Teresa Southwick, Christine Rimmer, Shirley Jump, and Brenda Harlen, the series should be read in publication order beginning with A Maverick and a Half. The collection follows interconnected stories within the Maverick community as various characters navigate love, family, and unexpected life changes.
Start with A Maverick and a Half(By: Marie Ferrarella), the first of 6 books in the Montana Mavericks: The Baby Bonanza series.
Start this series with A Maverick and a Half(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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Montana Mavericks: The Great Family Roundup Series
Complete6 books (2017–2017)
The Montana Mavericks: The Great Family Roundup is a six-book contemporary romance series set in Montana, published in 2017 and now complete. Written by multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Meg Maxwell, Christine Rimmer, Stella Bagwell, Brenda Harlen, and Marie Ferrarella, these books should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected storylines. The series blends romance with small-town drama as various characters navigate love and family in the Maverick community.
Start with Mommy and the Maverick(By: Meg Maxwell), the first of 6 books in the Montana Mavericks: The Great Family Roundup series.
Start this series with Mommy and the Maverick(By: Meg Maxwell)
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Montana Mavericks: The Texans Are Coming! Series
Complete6 books (2011–2011)
The Montana Mavericks: The Texans Are Coming! series comprises six interconnected romance novels published in 2011, following the arrivals of Texan characters in the small town of Rust Creek Falls, Montana. Written by multiple authors including Leanne Banks, Teresa Southwick, Christine Rimmer, Marie Ferrarella, and Crystal Green, these stories blend western romance with contemporary themes and should be read in publication order to fully experience the unfolding narrative. The series is complete, offering a satisfying conclusion to this limited collection of holiday-themed and cowboy romance tales.
Start with A Maverick for Christmas(By: Leanne Banks), the first of 6 books in the Montana Mavericks: The Texans Are Coming! series.
Start this series with A Maverick for Christmas(By: Leanne Banks)
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Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Cowboys Series
Complete6 books (2010–2010)
The Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Cowboys series comprises six interconnected romance novels published in 2010, following various characters in Thunder Canyon as they navigate love and relationships against a Western backdrop. Written by multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, RaeAnne Thayne, Christine Rimmer, Teresa Southwick, Brenda Harlen, and Crystal Green, this completed series should be read in publication order beginning with A Thunder Canyon Christmas. Each book stands as its own story while contributing to the larger community narrative that unfolds across the series.
Start with A Thunder Canyon Christmas(By: RaeAnne Thayne), the first of 6 books in the Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Cowboys series.
Start this series with A Thunder Canyon Christmas(By: RaeAnne Thayne)
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Reunion Brides Series
Complete4 books (2011–2012)
The Reunion Brides series comprises four complete novels published between 2011 and 2012 by Karen Rose Smith. This romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with His Daughter... Their Child and continuing through Once Upon a Groom, Riley's Baby Boy, and concluding with The CEO's Unexpected Proposal. The four interconnected stories follow characters whose lives intersect through themes of second chances and new beginnings.
Start with His Daughter... Their Child, the first of 4 books in the Reunion Brides series.
Start this series with His Daughter... Their Child
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Complete9 books (1995–2016)
Karen Rose Smith's Search For Love series comprises nine books published between 1995 and 2016, blending romance with mystery and western elements. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Nathan's Vow and concluding with The Wedding Promise. This series offers a full arc across its span, making sequential reading essential to following the interconnected stories.
Start with Nathan's Vow, the first of 9 books in the Search For Love series.
Start this series with Nathan's Vow
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Shakespeare In Love Series
Complete3 books (2005–2005)
The Shakespeare in Love series is a completed trilogy of romance novels published in 2005, blending literary inspiration with contemporary matchmaking themes. All three books should be read in publication order, beginning with Much Ado About Matchmaking and continuing through Taming of the Two and Twelfth Night Proposal. Each entry in the series offers a standalone romance while contributing to the overall arc of the collection.
Start with Much Ado About Matchmaking(By: Myrna Mackenzie) and read in order.
Start this series with Much Ado About Matchmaking(By: Myrna Mackenzie)
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Complete7 books (2002–2005)
The Soulmates series is a complete collection of seven romantic stories published between 2002 and 2005, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Stella Bagwell, Diane Pershing, Carla Cassidy, and Shirley Jump. Each book stands as its own narrative while connecting to the broader themes of the series. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with A Husband in Her Eyes to experience the full arc of this romance-focused collection. The series blends mystery and romance elements across its interconnected stories.
Start with A Husband in Her Eyes, the first of 7 books in the Soulmates series.
Start this series with A Husband in Her Eyes
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete16 books (1992–2023)
Karen Rose Smith's Standalone Novels series comprises 16 books published between 1992 and 2023, each crafted as an independent story that can be enjoyed without reading others in the collection. Reading these novels in publication order allows you to follow the author's evolution across mystery, thriller, romance, and young adult genres. The series appears to be complete, offering a diverse range of standalone narratives that span themes of relationships, family, and personal discovery across nearly three decades of storytelling.
Start with Garden of Fantasy, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Garden of Fantasy
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Storkville, USA Series Series
Complete4 books (2000–2000)
The Storkville, USA series is a four-book romance collection published in 2000 featuring interconnected stories set in a small town. Written by Karen Rose Smith, Susan Meier, Teresa Southwick, and Marie Ferrarella, these novels blend romance with mystery elements across a complete series. Readers should start with Her Honor-Bound Lawman and follow the publication order through the remaining three books for the intended narrative progression.
Start with Her Honor-Bound Lawman, the first of 4 books in the Storkville, USA Series series.
Start this series with Her Honor-Bound Lawman
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Complete6 books (2006–2011)
The Talk of the Neighborhood series is a complete collection of six contemporary romance novels published between 2006 and 2011. Written by multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Jennifer Safrey, Marie Ferrarella, Judy Duarte, Christine Rimmer, and Christine Flynn, this series should be read in publication order beginning with A Little Change of Plans. The books explore interconnected stories within a neighborhood setting, blending romance with slice-of-life themes.
Start with A Little Change of Plans(By: Jennifer Safrey), the first of 6 books in the Talk of the Neighborhood series.
Start this series with A Little Change of Plans(By: Jennifer Safrey)
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Tall, Dark and True Series
Complete3 books (2001–2001)
The Tall, Dark and True series consists of three complete romance novels published in 2001 by Karen Rose Smith. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Doctor In Demand, followed by Her Tycoon Boss, and concluding with Tall, Dark and True. This trilogy blends mystery and romance elements across its standalone yet connected stories.
Start with Doctor In Demand and read in order.
Start this series with Doctor In Demand
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Complete5 books (1996–1999)
Karen Rose Smith's The Best Men series comprises five interconnected novels published between 1996 and 1999, blending romance with contemporary drama. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Groom and a Promise and concluding with The Night Before Baby. Each installment builds on the relationships and stories established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for full enjoyment of the narrative arc.
Start with A Groom and a Promise, the first of 5 books in the The Best Men series.
Start this series with A Groom and a Promise
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Complete6 books (2009–2009)
The Foleys and the McCords is a complete six-book romance series published in 2009 that should be read in publication order. The series follows interconnected stories of two families with Texas connections, blending romance with mystery elements across contemporary settings. Each installment was written by a different author, creating varied perspectives on the evolving relationships within these intertwined families. Begin with Texas Cinderella and continue through all six books to experience the full arc of the Foleys and McCords saga.
Start with Texas Cinderella(By: Victoria Pade), the first of 6 books in the The Foleys and the McCords series.
Start this series with Texas Cinderella(By: Victoria Pade)
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The Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers Series
Complete6 books (2018–2018)
The Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers is a six-book contemporary romance series written by multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Allison Leigh, Michelle Major, Nancy Robards Thompson, Judy Duarte, and Marie Ferrarella. Published in 2018, this complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fortune's Family Secrets and continuing through The Fortune Most Likely To. The books follow interconnected stories within the Fortune family as various characters navigate love, secrets, and new beginnings.
Start with Fortune's Family Secrets, the first of 6 books in the The Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers series.
Start this series with Fortune's Family Secrets
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Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Series
Complete1 book (2016–2016)
Tomes & Tea Mystery Mysteries Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
The Tomes & Tea Mystery series by Karen Rose Smith consists of three books released between 2024 and 2026, with more installments planned. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder Marks the Page, followed by Booked for Revenge and If Books Could Kill. This ongoing mystery series blends elements of romance and suspense as it unfolds across its interconnected entries.
Start with Murder Marks the Page and read in order.
Start this series with Murder Marks the Page
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Complete19 books (1995–2011)
The Virgin Brides series is a collection of 19 romance novels published between 1995 and 2011, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Karen Rose Smith, Laurie Paige, Arlene James, and others. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Guardian's Bride and concluding with the final entry in 2011. Each book explores themes of romance and relationships within the virgin bride concept, offering standalone stories that collectively form the series.
Start with The Guardian's Bride(By: Laurie Paige), the first of 19 books in the Virgin Brides series.
Start this series with The Guardian's Bride(By: Laurie Paige)
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Wilder Family Series
Complete6 books (2007–2013)
The Wilder Family series consists of six interconnected novels published between 2007 and 2013, blending romance and mystery elements across a completed story arc. Following publication order is essential to fully appreciate the character development and family connections that develop throughout the series. Karen Rose Smith leads the collection with Her Mr. Right?, while subsequent installments feature collaborations with RaeAnne Thayne, Marie Ferrarella, Judy Duarte, and Teresa Southwick, creating a rich tapestry of perspectives within the Wilder family's world.
Start with Her Mr. Right?, the first of 6 books in the Wilder Family series.
Start this series with Her Mr. Right?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Karen Rose Smith written?
- Karen Rose Smith has written 689 books across 51 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Karen Rose Smith series?
- Here are the first books in Karen Rose Smith's series: Anthologies: Bake, Love, Write; Baby Bonds: Custody For Two; Baby Experts: Baby by Surprise; Bundles of Joy: Adam's Vow; Caprice De Luca Mystery: Staged to Death.
- What order should I read Karen Rose Smith's books?
- We recommend reading Karen Rose Smith's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Karen Rose Smith still writing new books?
- Yes, Karen Rose Smith has 2 ongoing series: Logan's Legacy, Tomes & Tea Mystery Mysteries.

