Lisa Jackson Reading Order
29 series · 427 books
Lisa Jackson is a prolific American author with nearly four hundred books published across multiple genres including mystery, romance, historical fiction, and young adult storytelling. Her expansive career spanning from 1981 to the present encompasses twenty-nine distinct series, ranging from the Babies & Bachelors USA to the Colony series, demonstrating her versatility in blending romantic elements with suspense and drama. Jackson's output and enduring presence in publishing reflect her skill at crafting compelling narratives that appeal to diverse audiences seeking everything from contemporary romance to thrilling mysteries.
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Anthologies Series
Complete7 books (1998–2018)
The Anthologies series comprises six complete collections edited by Lisa Jackson, published between 1998 and 2017. These standalone anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with A Fortune's Children Christmas. The series draws from Jackson's expertise across mystery, thriller, romance, historical fiction, and young adult genres, offering diverse short stories and novellas from various contributing authors.
Start with A Fortune's Children Christmas, the first of 6 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with A Fortune's Children Christmas
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Babies & Bachelors USA Series Series
Complete42 books (1984–2020)
The Babies & Bachelors USA Series is a complete romance series spanning nine books published between 1988 and 2010. This anthology series features standalone romance stories by multiple authors, all connected by the central theme of bachelors and babies. The books should be read in publication order to experience the series as intended. Contributors to the collection include Lisa Jackson, Judith Arnold, Beverly Barton, and numerous other romance authors.
Start with Twilight(By: Judith Arnold), the first of 9 books in the Babies & Bachelors USA Series series.
Start this series with Danielle's Doll(By: Angel Milan)
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Born in the USA Series Series
Complete23 books (1984–1999)
The Born in the USA Series is a collection of 23 mystery, thriller, and romance novels published between 1984 and 1999, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Lisa Jackson, Dixie Browning, Stephanie James, and others. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with First Things Last and concluding with the final entry released in 1999. Each book in the series stands as its own story while contributing to the larger collection's themes.
Start with First Things Last(By: Dixie Browning), the first of 23 books in the Born in the USA Series series.
Start this series with First Things Last(By: Dixie Browning)
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Colony Series
Likely Complete7 books (2009–2022)
The Colony series consists of seven mystery and thriller novels published between 2009 and 2022, likely now complete. The first book, Unseen, was written by Nancy Bush, while the remaining six entries were co-authored by Jackson and Bush. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the unfolding narrative. The series blends mystery, thriller, and romantic elements across its interconnected stories.
Start with Unseen(By: Nancy Bush), the first of 7 books in the Colony series.
Start this series with Unseen(By: Nancy Bush)
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Dangerous to Love USA Series Series
Complete43 books (1985–1997)
The Dangerous to Love USA Series is a 43-book anthology published between 1985 and 1997, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Lisa Jackson, Caroline Burnes, Rebecca York, and many others. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Devil's Gambit and concluding with the final entry in 1997. Each book offers a standalone romantic suspense story while collectively creating a diverse collection of mystery, thriller, and romance narratives set across the United States.
Start with Devil's Gambit, the first of 43 books in the Dangerous to Love USA Series series.
Start this series with Devil's Gambit
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Dark Jewels Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1998–2000)
Lisa Jackson's Dark Jewels trilogy comprises three books published between 1998 and 2000, following the exploits of three sisters across the American frontier. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dark Ruby, followed by Dark Emerald, and concluding with Dark Sapphire. Blending mystery, romance, and historical western elements, this trilogy weaves together themes of suspense and passion against a richly detailed period backdrop.
Start with Dark Ruby and read in order.
Start this series with Dark Ruby
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For Her Eyes Only Series
Complete14 books (1987–1998)
The For Her Eyes Only series is a collection of 14 mystery and romance novels published between 1987 and 1998, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Dani Sinclair, Marie Ferrarella, Penny Jordan, and others. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Man Without a Badge and concluding with Daddy by Default. Each book stands as an individual story while contributing to the overall series arc, offering readers a diverse range of mystery and romantic suspense narratives across the complete set.
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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Forever Family Series
Complete3 books (1998–1998)
The Forever Family series by Lisa Jackson consists of three completed novels published in 1998, blending mystery, thriller, romance, and historical elements. Read the books in publication order, beginning with A Family Kind of Gal / A Family Kind of Girl, followed by A Family Kind of Girl, A Family Kind of Guy, and concluding with A Family Kind of Wedding. This series combines the author's signature genres including western and young adult themes.
Start with A Family Kind of Gal / A Family Kind of Girl and read in order.
Start this series with A Family Kind of Gal / A Family Kind of Girl
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Fortune's Children Series
Complete24 books (1996–2017)
Fortune's Children is a 24-book contemporary romance series published between 1996 and 2017, featuring stories connected by the wealthy Fortune family. The complete series includes contributions from multiple authors and should be read in publication order, beginning with Beauty and the Bodyguard. Each standalone novel explores the romantic entanglements of different family members and those connected to the Fortune legacy.
Start with Beauty and the Bodyguard(By: Merline Lovelace), the first of 24 books in the Fortune's Children series.
Start this series with Beauty and the Bodyguard(By: Merline Lovelace)
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Historical Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1993–1995)
Lisa Jackson's Historical Trilogy consists of three completed novels published between 1993 and 1995 that blend mystery, romance, and historical western elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Enchantress, followed by Kiss of the Moon, and concluding with Outlaw. Each book builds upon the previous installment, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected narrative.
Start with Enchantress and read in order.
Start this series with Enchantress
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Love Letters Series
Complete4 books (1994–1995)
The Love Letters series by Lisa Jackson comprises four complete books published between 1994 and 1995, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. Reading in publication order beginning with A Is for Always is essential to fully appreciate the interconnected narrative. The series concludes with D is for Dani's Baby, providing a satisfying endpoint to this four-book collection.
Start with A Is for Always, the first of 4 books in the Love Letters series.
Start this series with A Is for Always
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Maverick Series
Complete5 books (1985–1994)
The Maverick series is a four-book historical romance and western mystery sequence by Lisa Jackson published between 1985 and 1994. Each installment combines elements of historical fiction, romance, and thriller narratives set in the American West. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Forbidden Secrets / He's a Bad Boy / Dangerous Revelations and continuing through He's Just a Cowboy / Breathless Innocence, He's the Rich Boy, and concluding with He's My Soldier Boy / Tender Absolution.
Start with Forbidden Secrets / He's a Bad Boy / Dangerous Revelations, the first of 4 books in the Maverick series.
Start this series with Forbidden Secrets / He's a Bad Boy / Dangerous Revelations
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Medieval Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2003–2007)
Lisa Jackson's Medieval Trilogy is a three-book historical fiction series completed between 2003 and 2007. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Impostress, followed by Temptress, and concluding with Sorceress. This finished series blends mystery, romance, and historical elements across its span.
Start with Impostress and read in order.
Start this series with Impostress
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Mercy Series
Complete2 books (2010–2011)
The Mercy series by Lisa Jackson consists of two standalone mystery thrillers published between 2010 and 2011. Both novels should be read in publication order: start with Without Mercy, followed by The Life and Death of Lauren Conway. The series is complete and features interconnected storylines blending mystery, suspense, and psychological elements.
Start with Without Mercy and read in order.
Start this series with Without Mercy
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Montana Mavericks Series
Complete56 books (1994–2019)
The Montana Mavericks is a 55-book romance and western series set in Montana, written by multiple authors and published between 1994 and 2019. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Diana Palmer's Rogue Stallion. Each book features different characters and storylines within the same Montana setting, allowing readers to explore interconnected tales of romance, family, and frontier life across two and a half decades of publishing.
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: Wed In Whitehorn Series
Complete2 books (2000–2000)
This completed two-book series from the year 2000 follows the Montana Mavericks: Wed In Whitehorn storyline and should be read in publication order. Lisa Jackson's Lone Stallion's Lady launches the series, followed by Nighthawk's Child, which was written by Linda Turner. The books blend romance with Western and mystery elements.
Start with Lone Stallion's Lady and read in order.
Start this series with Lone Stallion's Lady
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New Orleans Series
Likely Complete9 books (2001–2023)
Lisa Jackson's New Orleans series comprises nine mystery and thriller novels published between 2001 and 2023, beginning with Hot Blooded and concluding with The Last Sinner. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected storylines and character development across the books. This lengthy series blends mystery, suspense, and romance within the atmospheric setting of New Orleans.
Start with Hot Blooded, the first of 9 books in the New Orleans series.
Start this series with Hot Blooded
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Platinum Mystery Series
Complete1 book (2025–2025)
Savannah Series
Likely Complete5 books (2003–2026)
Lisa Jackson's Savannah series comprises four mystery and thriller novels published between 2003 and 2021, beginning with The Night Before and continuing through The Morning After, Tell Me, and The Third Grave. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected narrative threads. This romantic suspense series blends mystery elements with historical fiction undertones across its carefully sequenced installments.
Start with The Night Before, the first of 4 books in the Savannah series.
Start this series with The Night Before
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Selena Alvarez/Regan Pescoli Series
Complete8 books (2008–2019)
This mystery thriller series spans eight books published between 2008 and 2019, following detectives Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescoli as they investigate crimes in the Pacific Northwest. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Left to Die and concluding with Willing to Die. Lisa Jackson's interconnected narrative builds across the installments, with returning characters and ongoing plot threads that develop throughout the sequence.
Start with Left to Die, the first of 8 books in the Selena Alvarez/Regan Pescoli series.
Start this series with Left to Die
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (1993–1993)
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing60 books (1983–2025)
Lisa Jackson's Standalone Novels series comprises 60 independent mystery and thriller titles published between 1983 and 2025, with new books continuing to release. While each novel stands alone with its own complete story and characters, readers interested in exploring Jackson's full body of work should follow publication order, beginning with A Twist of Fate and progressing through titles like Dark Side of the Moon, Devil's Gambit, and Mystic. The series spans multiple genres including romance, historical fiction, and western narratives, offering diverse storytelling across decades of the author's career.
Start with A Twist of Fate, the first of 60 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with A Twist of Fate
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That Special Woman Series
Complete34 books (1993–2014)
The That Special Woman series is a complete 34-book romance collection published between 1993 and 2014, featuring stories by multiple authors including Lisa Jackson, Debbie Macomber, Christine Flynn, and others. Each book stands alone as an independent romance novel while contributing to the broader series theme. Readers should follow publication order beginning with A Husband to Remember to experience the collection as originally released.
Start with A Husband to Remember, the first of 34 books in the That Special Woman series.
Start this series with A Husband to Remember
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The Cahills / San Francisco Series
Complete4 books (2000–2020)
The Cahills/San Francisco series comprises four mystery and romance novels by Lisa Jackson, published between 2000 and 2020. This completed series should be read in publication order, beginning with If She Only Knew and continuing through Almost Dead, You Will Pay, and You Betrayed Me. The books blend elements of thriller, historical fiction, and romance while exploring the interconnected stories of the Cahill family in San Francisco.
Start with If She Only Knew, the first of 4 books in the The Cahills / San Francisco series.
Start this series with If She Only Knew
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The MatchUp Collection Series
Complete11 books (2017–2019)
The MatchUp Collection is a complete series of eleven mystery and thriller novellas published between 2017 and 2019, with each book featuring collaborations between acclaimed crime and suspense authors. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Deserves to Be Dead, cowritten by Lisa Jackson and John Sandford. Each subsequent installment pairs different bestselling authors for standalone stories, including contributions from writers such as Lee Child, Diana Gabaldon, and Karin Slaughter. This anthology-style collection offers readers varied perspectives on crime fiction from some of the genre's most celebrated names.
Start with Deserves to Be Dead(With: John Sandford), the first of 11 books in the The MatchUp Collection series.
Start this series with Deserves to Be Dead(With: John Sandford)
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The McCaffertys Series
Complete4 books (2000–2004)
This four-book series from Lisa Jackson follows the McCafferty family across the early 2000s, beginning with Thorne and concluding with Randi. Published between 2000 and 2004, the complete series blends mystery, romance, and western elements and should be read in publication order to experience the unfolding family saga. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the interconnected storylines of the McCafferty siblings.
Start with Thorne / Best-Kept Secrets, the first of 4 books in the The McCaffertys series.
Start this series with Thorne / Best-Kept Secrets
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West Coast Series
Complete3 books (2005–2015)
Lisa Jackson's West Coast series comprises three complete mystery thrillers published between 2005 and 2015. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Deep Freeze, followed by Fatal Burn and After She's Gone. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative arc.
Start with Deep Freeze and read in order.
Start this series with Deep Freeze
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Western Lovers Series
Complete44 books (1981–1998)
The Western Lovers series is a 44-book collection of romance and western fiction published between 1981 and 1998. This complete series features contributions from multiple authors and should be read in publication order, beginning with Wild Lady by Ann Major. The books blend romance with western settings and themes across the standalone entries that make up this comprehensive collection.
Start with Wild Lady(By: Ann Major), the first of 44 books in the Western Lovers series.
Start this series with Wild Lady(By: Ann Major)
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Wyoming Series
Complete2 books (2013–2017)
The Wyoming series is a two-book mystery thriller set in the American West, published between 2013 and 2017. Written by Lisa Jackson, the series is complete and should be read in publication order beginning with Sinister, followed by Ominous. These interconnected mysteries blend suspense with the atmospheric backdrop of Wyoming's rugged landscape.
Start with Sinister and read in order.
Start this series with Sinister
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Lisa Jackson written?
- Lisa Jackson has written 427 books across 29 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Lisa Jackson series?
- Here are the first books in Lisa Jackson's series: Anthologies: A Fortune's Children Christmas; Babies & Bachelors USA Series: Danielle's Doll(By: Angel Milan); Born in the USA Series: First Things Last(By: Dixie Browning); Colony: Unseen(By: Nancy Bush); Dangerous to Love USA Series: Devil's Gambit.
- What order should I read Lisa Jackson's books?
- We recommend reading Lisa Jackson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Lisa Jackson still writing new books?
- Yes, Lisa Jackson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.