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Lori Foster

Lori Foster Reading Order

32 series Β· 206 books Β· Born 1958

Lori Foster is a prolific romance author who has published over 200 books across more than 30 series since 1995, establishing herself as a major voice in contemporary and paranormal romance. Her most popular series include Body Armor, the Buckhorn Brothers, and Brava Brothers, known for their blend of humor, heat, and emotionally resonant character development. Though she didn't grow up as an avid reader or plan a writing career, Foster discovered her passion for romance relatively late and has since become one of the genre's most consistently beloved and bestselling authors.

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Anthologies Series

Ongoing

29 books (1999–2025)

Lori Foster's Anthologies series comprises 27 romance collections published from 1999 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Charmed and progressing through seasonal compilations, themed collections, and standalone anthologies that showcase various romance narratives. The series spans multiple decades of Foster's work, featuring diverse romantic stories across different settings and character types.

Start with Charmed, the first of 27 books in the Anthologies series.

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All I Want For Christmas: Four Novellas
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All I Want for Christmas
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Perfect for the Beach
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The Truth About Cats & Dogs
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The Night Before Christmas
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A Very Merry Christmas
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Out of the Light, Into the Shadows
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Harrowing Horrors: Hanged Man
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Body Armor Series

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4 books (2017–2018)

Lori Foster's Body Armor is a complete four-book romance series published between 2017 and 2018. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Close Contact and continuing through Hard Justice, Under Pressure, and Fast Burn. Each installment builds on the interconnected stories of the characters throughout the collection.

Start with Close Contact, the first of 4 books in the Body Armor series.

Brava Brothers Series

Complete

3 books (2002–2007)

This three-book romance series from Lori Foster spans from 2002 to 2007 and follows the Brava family across Never Too Much, Too Much Temptation, and I'm Your Santa. The series is complete and should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected storylines and character development. Each installment builds on the relationships and dynamics established in previous books, making sequential reading essential for the best experience.

Start with Never Too Much and read in order.

Brava Girlfriends Series

Complete

5 books (2001–2005)

The Brava Girlfriends series is a five-book romance collection published between 2001 and 2005, now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with All Through The Night and concluding with Truth or Dare. These standalone romance entries are best enjoyed sequentially to follow the connected stories of the titular group of girlfriends.

Start with All Through The Night(By: Shannon McKenna), the first of 5 books in the Brava Girlfriends series.

Start this series with All Through The Night(By: Shannon McKenna)

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All Through The Night(By: Shannon McKenna)
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I Brake For Bad Boys(By: Shannon McKenna)
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I Love Bad Boys(By: Janelle Denison)
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Buckhorn Brothers Series

Complete

14 books (2000–2020)

The Buckhorn Brothers is a 14-book romance series by Lori Foster published between 2000 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Gabe. Individual books can largely stand alone, but reading them sequentially allows readers to follow the interconnected stories of the Buckhorn family across two decades.

Start with Gabe, the first of 14 books in the Buckhorn Brothers series.

Carlisle Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

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Cemetery, Indiana Series

Ongoing

3 books (2022–2024)

Lori Foster's Cemetery, Indiana series comprises three romance novels published between 2022 and 2024, with the series remaining ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Honeymoon Cottage, followed by The Little Flower Shop, and then The Love Shack. This small-town romance collection is ideal for readers seeking interconnected stories set in the same community.

Start with The Honeymoon Cottage and read in order.

Start this series with The Honeymoon Cottage

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The Honeymoon Cottage
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The Little Flower Shop
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Dean Brothers & Friend Series

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3 books (2006–2015)

The Dean Brothers & Friend series by Lori Foster comprises three complete romance novels published between 2006 and 2015. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys and continuing through Yule Be Mine and Give it Up. Each book can be enjoyed on its own, though reading them sequentially provides the fullest experience with recurring characters and interconnected storylines.

Start with When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys(By: HelenKay Dimon) and read in order.

Start this series with When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys(By: HelenKay Dimon)

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When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys(By: HelenKay Dimon)
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Edge of Honor Series

Complete

6 books (2011–2013)

The Edge of Honor series by Lori Foster consists of six contemporary romance novels published between 2011 and 2013. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Ready, Set, Jett and continuing through What Chris Wants. The series is complete and concluded in 2013.

Start with Ready, Set, Jett, the first of 6 books in the Edge of Honor series.

Start this series with Ready, Set, Jett

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Family Ties Series

Ongoing

2 books (2025–2026)

This ongoing romance series from Lori Foster contains two books released in 2025 and 2026. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Let Me Be the One, followed by When I First Met You. More installments are planned for the series.

Start with Let Me Be the One and read in order.

Start this series with Let Me Be the One

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When I First Met You

Firefly Summer Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2027)

Lori Foster's Firefly Summer series comprises two romance novels released in 2025 and 2026, with more books planned. The Guest Cottage launches the series, followed by The Lake House, and these books should be read in publication order to fully enjoy the interconnected narrative.

Start with The Guest Cottage and read in order.

Start this series with The Guest Cottage

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Law Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2006)

Lori Foster's Law series consists of two contemporary romance novels published in 2006. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Jude's Law followed by Murphy's Law. Both books stand as interconnected entries in this finished duology that explores romantic relationships within the romance genre.

Start with Jude's Law and read in order.

Love At The Resort Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2019)

Lori Foster's Love At The Resort series consists of two contemporary romance novels published between 2018 and 2019. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Cooper's Charm followed by Sisters of Summer's End. The complete series is now finished.

Start with Cooper's Charm and read in order.

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Sisters of Summer's End

Love Undercover Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2012–2022)

Lori Foster's Love Undercover is a five-book romance series released between 2012 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Run the Risk and concluding with Marcus. Each book builds on the interconnected stories established in the previous installments.

Start with Run the Risk, the first of 5 books in the Love Undercover series.

Maitland Maternity Series

Complete

25 books (2000–2004)

The Maitland Maternity series is a complete romance collection comprising 25 books published between 2000 and 2004. This multi-author series follows interconnected stories centered around a maternity clinic and the lives of its staff and patients. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Cassidy's Kids by Tara Taylor Quinn and continuing through all 25 installments to experience the full narrative arc of this collaborative romance series.

Start with Cassidy's Kids(By: Tara Taylor Quinn), the first of 25 books in the Maitland Maternity series.

Start this series with Cassidy's Kids(By: Tara Taylor Quinn)

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Cassidy's Kids(By: Tara Taylor Quinn)
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Dad by Choice(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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For the Sake of a Child(By: Stella Bagwell)
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I Do! I Do!(By: Jacqueline Diamond)
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Just for Christmas(By: Stella Bagwell)
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Prescription: Baby(By: Jule McBride)
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Surprise! Surprise!(By: Tina Leonard)
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The Detective's Dilemma(By: Arlene James)
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A Dad at Last(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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A Very Special Delivery(By: Myrna Mackenzie)
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Billion Dollar Bride(By: Muriel Jensen)
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Formula: Father(By: Karen Hughes)
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Guarding Camille(By: Judy Christenberry)
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Her Best Friend's Baby(By: Vicki Lewis Thompson)
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The Inheritance(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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The Missing Maitland(By: Stella Bagwell)
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The Toddler's Tale(By: Rebecca Winters)
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Quadruplets on the Doorstep(By: Tina Leonard)
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The McCallum Quintuplets(By: Kasey Michaels)
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Adopt-A-Dad(By: Marion Lennox)
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Baby 101(By: Marisa Carroll)
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Larrimore's Legacy(By: Marisa Carroll)
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Fugitive Fiancee(By: Kristin Gabriel)
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The Trouble with Twins(By: Jo Leigh)

McKenzies of Ridge Trail Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2021–2021)

Lori Foster's McKenzies of Ridge Trail is a contemporary romance series comprising three books published in 2021 and appearing to be complete. The series follows publication order, beginning with No Holding Back, continuing through Stronger Than You Know, and concluding with Watching Over You. Each installment builds on the interconnected stories within the community, making sequential reading essential for the full experience.

Start with No Holding Back and read in order.

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Men Of Courage Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2015)

Lori Foster's Men of Courage is a complete romance series comprised of three books published between 2011 and 2015. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with All Riled Up, followed by An Honorable Man, and concluding with Tailspin. Each entry builds on the previous installments, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciating the overall narrative arc.

Start with All Riled Up and read in order.

Men to the Rescue Series

Complete

10 books (1999–2014)

Lori Foster's Men to the Rescue series comprises ten contemporary romance novels published between 1999 and 2014. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Beguiled and concluding with Up In Flames. Each book features different characters and storylines while maintaining connections to the overarching series world.

Start with Beguiled, the first of 10 books in the Men to the Rescue series.

Osborn Brothers Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2023–2023)

Lori Foster's Osborn Brothers romance series comprises two books released in 2023 and should be read in publication order beginning with The Dangerous One followed by The Fearless One. The series appears to be complete as of now and follows the interconnected stories of the Osborn brothers. These contemporary romance novels are part of Foster's broader body of work in the romance genre.

Start with The Dangerous One and read in order.

Start this series with The Dangerous One

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Road to Love Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2019)

Lori Foster's Road to Love is a three-book contemporary romance series published between 2018 and 2019. The series follows characters whose lives intersect through romance and relationships, with each installment building on the world established in the previous books. Readers should begin with Driven to Distraction and continue through All Fired Up and Slow Ride in publication order to fully experience the connected narratives. The series is now complete.

Start with Driven to Distraction and read in order.

Start this series with Driven to Distraction

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SBC Fighters Series

Complete

7 books (2007–2009)

The SBC Fighters series by Lori Foster consists of seven complete romance novels published between 2007 and 2009. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Causing Havoc and concluding with Tails of Love, with one entry co-authored by Christie Ridgway. The series follows various characters connected to the world of professional fighting and romance.

Start with Causing Havoc, the first of 7 books in the SBC Fighters series.

Sawyers Family Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2017)

Lori Foster's Sawyers Family series consists of three complete romance novels published between 1999 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Little Miss Innocent? and continuing through Annie, Get Your Guy and Messing Around with Max. This finished series follows the interconnected stories of the Sawyers family across the span of nearly two decades.

Start with Little Miss Innocent? and read in order.

Start this series with Little Miss Innocent?

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Little Miss Innocent?
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Messing Around with Max

Servant Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2009)

Lori Foster's Servant trilogy is a complete romance series consisting of three books published between 2007 and 2009. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Awakening, followed by The Acceptance, and concluding with The Kindred. Each installment builds on the previous one, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the narrative arc.

Start with The Awakening and read in order.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Ongoing

7 books (2009–2026)

Lori Foster's Short Stories/Novellas series comprises seven romantic tales published between 2009 and 2026, with the collection still ongoing. These works should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas Candi and continuing through That Special Someone. The series includes collaborative efforts, notably In Bloom co-written with Fern Michaels and Carolyn Brown, offering readers a range of romantic stories in shorter form.

Start with Christmas Candi, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

20 books (1995–2026)

Lori Foster's Standalone Novels series comprises 19 romance books published from 1995 to 2025, with the series remaining ongoing. While each book stands alone as a complete story, reading them in publication order beginning with Impetuous provides the best experience for following Foster's evolving style and recurring character connections. The series includes titles such as Outrageous, Taken!, Tantalizing, Unexpected, In Too Deep, and The Somerset Girls, among others, with one collaborative entry co-written with Annabeth Albert.

Start with Impetuous, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Shelter from the Storm
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Twice the Hero(With: Annabeth Albert)
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Sweet Surrender(With: Jules Bennett)
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The Summer of No Attachments
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Riley and Lone Star Lovers(With: Jessica Lemmon)
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The Two of Us(With: Maisey Yates)
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Trade Duology Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2016–2021)

Lori Foster's Trade Duology consists of three interconnected contemporary romance novels published between 2016 and 2021. Despite its name, the series contains three books rather than two, with Don't Tempt Me serving as the starting point, followed by Worth the Wait and Colt. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order to follow the character connections and narrative arcs. These standalone-style entries are set in the same world and feature interrelated characters that develop across the three installments.

Start with Don't Tempt Me and read in order.

Ultimate Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2014–2023)

Lori Foster's Ultimate series consists of six romance novels published between 2014 and 2023, beginning with Hard Knocks and concluding with Bray. The series should be read in publication order to follow the interconnected storylines across all six books. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

Start with Hard Knocks, the first of 6 books in the Ultimate series.

Visitation, North Carolina Series

Complete

7 books (1998–2009)

Lori Foster's Visitation, North Carolina series comprises seven complete romance novels published between 1998 and 2009. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Fantasy and concluding with Unbelievable. This series follows interconnected characters and relationships across the small town setting over more than a decade of releases.

Start with Fantasy, the first of 7 books in the Visitation, North Carolina series.

Wild Hart Saga Series

Complete

3 books (2008–2010)

The Wild Hart Saga is a complete romance series consisting of three books published between 2008 and 2010. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Double the Pleasure, a collaborative work featuring Lori Foster alongside Deirdre Martin, Jacquie D'Alessandro, and Penny McCall, followed by With a Twist and Straight Up, both written by Deirdre Martin.

Start with Double the Pleasure(With: Deirdre Martin,Jacquie D'Alessandro,Penny McCall) and read in order.

Start this series with Double the Pleasure(With: Deirdre Martin,Jacquie D'Alessandro,Penny McCall)

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Double the Pleasure(With: Deirdre Martin,Jacquie D'Alessandro,Penny McCall)
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With a Twist(By: Deirdre Martin)
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Straight Up(By: Deirdre Martin)

Wild Rose Point Series

Ongoing

9 books (2025–2026)

The Wild Rose Point series is an ongoing collection of seven contemporary romance novels by various authors, published between 2025 and 2026. Each book in the series can be read independently, though readers should begin with Caught Looking to experience the stories in their intended publication order. The series features interconnected romances set in the Wild Rose Point community, with themes of cowboy life, second chances, and festive holiday moments woven throughout the collection.

Start with Caught Looking(By: Nicole Helm), the first of 7 books in the Wild Rose Point series.

Start this series with Caught Looking(By: Nicole Helm)

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Caught Looking(By: Nicole Helm)
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Charming the Cowboy(By: Maisey Yates)
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Her Christmas Fix(By: Michelle Major)
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Still A Cowboy(By: Delores Fossen)
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The Accidental Christmas
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Beneath The Dawn(By: Brenda Jackson)
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Calling His Bluff(By: B.J. Daniels)
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Fake Date with the Runaway Bride(By: Elle Douglas)
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The Tortured Marine's Sunshine Girl(By: Caitlin Crews)

Winston Family Series

Complete

7 books (1999–2020)

The Winston Family series by Lori Foster is a seven-book romance collection published between 1999 and 2020, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Tangled Sheets and continuing through Tangled Dreams, The Winston Brothers, Wild, Wildly Winston, Deuces Wild, and concluding with Hart and Soul. This series follows interconnected stories within the Winston family and their circle, with each installment building on the relationships and dynamics established in previous books.

Start with Tangled Sheets, the first of 7 books in the Winston Family series.

Wounded Warriors Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2015)

The Wounded Warriors series is a complete romance collection spanning three books published between 2009 and 2015. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Real Men Last All Night. The series includes Legally Hot and Hot Alphas as subsequent entries, featuring contributions from multiple romance authors including Lori Foster, Lora Leigh, and others.

Start with Real Men Last All Night and read in order.

Start this series with Real Men Last All Night

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Real Men Last All Night
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Legally Hot(By: Lora Leigh,Cheyenne McCray,Red Garnier)
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Hot Alphas(By: Lora Leigh,Kate Douglas,Shiloh Walker,Laurelin McGee)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Lori Foster written?
Lori Foster has written 206 books across 32 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2027.
What is the first book in each Lori Foster series?
Here are the first books in Lori Foster's series: Anthologies: Charmed; Body Armor: Close Contact; Brava Brothers: Never Too Much; Brava Girlfriends: All Through The Night(By: Shannon McKenna); Buckhorn Brothers: Gabe.
What order should I read Lori Foster's books?
We recommend reading Lori Foster's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Lori Foster still writing new books?
Yes, Lori Foster has 7 ongoing series: Anthologies, Cemetery, Indiana, Family Ties, Firefly Summer, Short Stories/Novellas and 2 more.

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