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Melissa Cutler Reading Order

7 series · 27 books

Romance

Melissa Cutler crafts contemporary romance novels centered on working-class protagonists and strong female characters navigating love and personal growth. Her prolific output spanning 2012 to 2017 includes seven interconnected series such as Bomb Squad, Catcher Creek, and ICE: Black Ops Defenders, along with standalone titles that showcase her talent for building emotionally resonant relationships. Drawing from her Southern California background, Cutler brings authenticity and warmth to her explorations of blue-collar romance and the complexities of finding connection in modern life.

Bomb Squad Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2015)

Start with Risky Business and read in order.

Start this series with Risky Business

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1
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Risky Business
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
Game Changer
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Catcher Creek Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Start with The Trouble with Cowboys and read in order.

Start this series with The Trouble with Cowboys

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1
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The Trouble with Cowboys
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Cowboy Justice
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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How to Rope a Real Man
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

ICE: Black Ops Defenders Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2014)

Start with Tempted into Danger and read in order.

Start this series with Tempted into Danger

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Tempted into Danger
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Hot on the Hunt
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Secret Agent Secretary
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

One and Only Texas Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2017)

Start with The Mistletoe Effect, the first of 5 books in the One and Only Texas series.

Start this series with The Mistletoe Effect

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1
The Mistletoe Effect
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
If Santa Were a Cowboy
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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One Hot Summer
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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One More Taste
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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One Wild Night
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

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1
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Seduction Under Fire
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Coltons of Oklahoma Series

Complete

6 books (2015–2015)

Start with Colton Cowboy Protector(By: Beth Cornelison), the first of 6 books in the The Coltons of Oklahoma series.

Start this series with Colton Cowboy Protector(By: Beth Cornelison)

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1
Colton Cowboy Protector(By: Beth Cornelison)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Colton's Cowboy Code
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Protecting the Colton Bride(By: Elle James)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Second Chance Colton(By: Marie Ferrarella)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Colton Bodyguard(By: Carla Cassidy)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Temptation of Dr. Colton(By: Karen Whiddon)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

The Coltons of Wyoming Series

Complete

6 books (2013–2013)

Start with Colton Christmas Rescue(By: Beth Cornelison), the first of 6 books in the The Coltons of Wyoming series.

Start this series with Colton Christmas Rescue(By: Beth Cornelison)

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Colton Christmas Rescue(By: Beth Cornelison)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Colton by Blood
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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The Colton Bride(By: Carla Cassidy)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
The Colton Heir(By: Colleen Thompson)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Colton Ransom(By: Marie Ferrarella)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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The Missing Colton(By: Loreth Anne White)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Melissa Cutler written?
Melissa Cutler has written 27 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2017.
What is the first book in each Melissa Cutler series?
Here are the first books in Melissa Cutler's series: Bomb Squad: Risky Business; Catcher Creek: The Trouble with Cowboys; ICE: Black Ops Defenders: Tempted into Danger; One and Only Texas: The Mistletoe Effect; The Coltons of Oklahoma: Colton Cowboy Protector(By: Beth Cornelison).
What order should I read Melissa Cutler's books?
We recommend reading Melissa Cutler's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Melissa Cutler's series complete?
Melissa Cutler has 7 completed series.

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