
Linda Howard Reading Order
13 series Β· 74 books Β· Born 3 August 1950
Linda Howard is a prominent author known for her captivating romantic suspense novels. With an impressive catalog of 74 titles spread across 13 series, including the Spencer-Nyle Co and Mackenzie Family Saga, she has left a significant mark on the genre. Active from 1982 until 2019, her most renowned works continue to resonate with readers seeking thrilling love stories.
A Lady Of The West Series
Complete3 books (1990β1992)
Start with A Lady of the West and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | A Lady of the West 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Angel Creek 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | The Touch of Fire 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
Anthologies Series
Complete6 books (1989β1999)
Start with Mackenzie's Legacy, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mackenzie's Legacy 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Everlasting Love 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Christmas Kisses 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Always and Forever 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Heart's Desire 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Under the Boardwalk 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
Blair Mallory Series
Complete2 books (2004β2006)
Start with To Die For and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | To Die For 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Drop Dead Gorgeous 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
CIA's Spies/John Medina Series
Complete3 books (1998β2004)
Start with Kill and Tell and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kill and Tell 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | All the Queen's Men 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Kiss Me While I Sleep 2004Buy πΊπΈ |
GO-Team Series
Complete2 books (2007β2018)
Start with Troublemaker and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Troublemaker 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | The Woman Left Behind 2018Buy πΊπΈ |
Mackenzie Family Saga Series
Complete5 books (1989β2000)
Start with Mackenzie's Mountain, the first of 5 books in the Mackenzie Family Saga series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mackenzie's Mountain 1989Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Mackenzie's Mission 1992Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Mackenzie's Magic 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Mackenzie's Pleasure 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | A Game of Chance 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
Patterson-Cannon Family Series
Complete2 books (1990β1994)
Start with Duncan's Bride and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Duncan's Bride 1990Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Loving Evangeline 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
Raintree Series
Complete4 books (2007β2015)
Start with Haunted(By: Linda Winstead Jones), the first of 4 books in the Raintree series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Haunted(By: Linda Winstead Jones) 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Inferno 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Sanctuary(By: Beverly Barton) 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Oracle(By: Linda Winstead Jones) 2015Buy πΊπΈ |
Rescues/Kell Sabin Series
Complete5 books (1986β2010)
Start with Midnight Rainbow, the first of 5 books in the Rescues/Kell Sabin series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Midnight Rainbow 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Diamond Bay 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Heartbreaker 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | White Lies 1988Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Trouble 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
Spencer-Nyle Co Series
Complete3 books (1985β1987)
Start with Sarah's Child and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sarah's Child 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Almost Forever 1986Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Bluebird Winter 1987Buy πΊπΈ |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete36 books (1982β2019)
Start with All That Glitters, the first of 36 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | All That Glitters 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | An Independent Wife 1982Buy πΊπΈ |
| 3 | Against the Rules 1983Buy πΊπΈ |
| 4 | Come Lie with Me 1984Buy πΊπΈ |
| 5 | Exposure 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 6 | Tears of the Renegade 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 7 | The Cutting Edge 1985Buy πΊπΈ |
| 8 | The Way Home 1991Buy πΊπΈ |
| 9 | Heart of Fire 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 10 | Overload 1993Buy πΊπΈ |
| 11 | Dream Man 1994Buy πΊπΈ |
| 12 | After the Night 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 13 | Lake of Dreams 1995Buy πΊπΈ |
| 14 | Shades of Twilight 1996Buy πΊπΈ |
| 15 | Son of the Morning 1997Buy πΊπΈ |
| 16 | Now You See Her 1998Buy πΊπΈ |
| 17 | Blue Moon 1999Buy πΊπΈ |
| 18 | Mr. Perfect 2000Buy πΊπΈ |
| 19 | Open Season 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 20 | Strangers in the Night 2001Buy πΊπΈ |
| 21 | Dying To Please 2002Buy πΊπΈ |
| 22 | Cry No More 2003Buy πΊπΈ |
| 23 | Killing Time 2005Buy πΊπΈ |
| 24 | Cover of Night 2006Buy πΊπΈ |
| 25 | Up Close and Dangerous 2007Buy πΊπΈ |
| 26 | At His Mercy 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 27 | Burn 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 28 | Death Angel 2008Buy πΊπΈ |
| 29 | Veil of Night 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 30 | Ice 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 31 | Prey 2011Buy πΊπΈ |
| 32 | Shadow Woman(By: Linda Jones) 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
| 33 | Escape 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 34 | Shattered 2014Buy πΊπΈ |
| 35 | Frost Line(With: Linda Jones) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
| 36 | After Sundown(With: Linda Jones) 2019Buy πΊπΈ |
The Men from Battle Ridge Series
Complete1 book (2012β2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Running Wild 2012Buy πΊπΈ |
Vampire Series
Complete2 books (2010β2016)
Start with Blood Born and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blood Born 2010Buy πΊπΈ |
| 2 | Warrior Rising(By: Linda Winstead Jones) 2016Buy πΊπΈ |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Linda Howard written?
- Linda Howard has written 74 books across 13 series. Their published works span from 1982 to 2019.
- What is the first book in each Linda Howard series?
- Here are the first books in Linda Howard's series: A Lady Of The West: A Lady of the West; Anthologies: Mackenzie's Legacy; Blair Mallory: To Die For; CIA's Spies/John Medina: Kill and Tell; GO-Team: Troublemaker.
- What order should I read Linda Howard's books?
- We recommend reading Linda Howard's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Linda Howard's series complete?
- Linda Howard has 13 completed series.

