Nicole Helm Reading Order

1 book (2015–2015)

1 book (2018–2018)

2 books (2013–2014)

This complete two-book series by Nicole Helm combines mystery, romance, and western elements. Published between 2013 and 2014, the series follows publication order with Flight Risk and Flight Delay. Readers should begin with the first book and continue sequentially to fully experience the connected narrative.

Start with Flight Risk and read in order.

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1	Flight Risk 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Flight Delay 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2019)

Nicole Helm's Bad Boys of Last Stand is a two-book romance and western mystery series that concluded in 2019. Both installments should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas for the Deputy followed by Homecoming for the Cowboy. The series combines elements of contemporary romance with western and thriller themes.

Start with Christmas for the Deputy and read in order.

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1	Christmas for the Deputy 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Homecoming for the Cowboy 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2020–2020)

The Badlands Cops series is a complete mystery romance saga set in South Dakota, featuring law enforcement protagonists navigating danger and personal connections across six interconnected novels. Published in 2020, the series combines Western elements with thriller and romantic storylines as it follows different characters through their investigations and relationships. Read these books in publication order, beginning with Backcountry Escape and concluding with South Dakota Showdown, to experience the full arc of the interconnected stories and character development.

Start with Backcountry Escape, the first of 6 books in the Badlands Cops series.

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1	Backcountry Escape 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Badlands Beware 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Close Range Christmas 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Covert Complication 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Isolated Threat 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	South Dakota Showdown 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2025–2026)

The Bent County Protectors series by Nicole Helm combines mystery, thriller, and western romance across four books published from 2025 to 2026. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Fatal Deception followed by Killer on the Homestead, Vanishing Point, and Eyewitness in Danger. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to following the overall narrative.

Start with Fatal Deception, the first of 4 books in the Bent County Protectors series.

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1	Fatal Deception 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Killer on the Homestead 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Vanishing Point 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Eyewitness in Danger 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2018)

This two-book Western romance series by Nicole Helm spans from 2015 to 2018 and is now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Bride by Mistake followed by Bride for Keeps. Blending mystery and romance with Western elements, the series offers a self-contained story arc across its two installments.

Start with Bride by Mistake and read in order.

3 books (2016–2016)

The Big Sky Cowboys series consists of three complete Western romance mysteries published in 2016 by Nicole Helm. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Outlaw Cowboy, followed by Rebel Cowboy, and concluding with True-Blue Cowboy Christmas, as each installment builds on the previous stories.

Start with Outlaw Cowboy and read in order.

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1	Outlaw Cowboy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rebel Cowboy 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	True-Blue Cowboy Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2015)

This complete Western romance mystery series by Nicole Helm consists of three books published between 2014 and 2015. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Too Close to Resist, followed by Too Friendly to Date, and concluding with Falling for the New Guy. Each entry blends romance, suspense, and small-town Western elements.

Start with Too Close to Resist and read in order.

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1	Too Close to Resist 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Too Friendly to Date 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Falling for the New Guy 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2018)

The Carsons & Delaneys series is a complete three-book mystery romance collection set in Wyoming, published in 2018. All entries should be read in publication order beginning with Wyoming Christmas Ransom, followed by Wyoming Cowboy Justice and Wyoming Cowboy Protection. This western-tinged thriller series blends romance with suspenseful storytelling across its finished trilogy.

Start with Wyoming Christmas Ransom and read in order.

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1	Wyoming Christmas Ransom 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wyoming Cowboy Justice 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wyoming Cowboy Protection 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2019–2019)

The Carsons & Delaneys: Battle Tested series by Nicole Helm consists of four complete books published in 2019, blending western romance with mystery and thriller elements. Following publication order beginning with Wyoming Cowboy Bodyguard and concluding with Wyoming Cowboy Sniper, the series features interconnected stories centered on the Carson and Delaney families. Each installment explores the lives of military veterans navigating danger and romance in Wyoming settings. Read in sequence to fully appreciate the character development and ongoing family dynamics across all four titles.

Start with Wyoming Cowboy Bodyguard, the first of 4 books in the Carsons & Delaneys: Battle Tested series.

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1	Wyoming Cowboy Bodyguard 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wyoming Cowboy Marine 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wyoming Cowboy Ranger 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Wyoming Cowboy Sniper 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2022–2023)

The Covert Cowboy Soldiers series by Nicole Helm consists of six books published between 2022 and 2023, blending mystery, romance, and western themes. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Small Town Vanishing and continuing through The Lost Hart Triplet, Casing the Copycat, Clandestine Baby, One Night Standoff, and concluding with Shot in the Dark. Each installment builds on the interconnected mysteries and relationships established throughout the sequence.

Start with Small Town Vanishing, the first of 6 books in the Covert Cowboy Soldiers series.

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1	Small Town Vanishing 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Lost Hart Triplet 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Casing the Copycat 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Clandestine Baby 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	One Night Standoff 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Shot in the Dark 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2016)

The Farmers' Market Story series by Nicole Helm consists of three complete mystery-romance novels set in a Western setting, published between 2014 and 2016. The books should be read in publication order: All I Have, All I Am, and All I Want. This trilogy combines elements of romance, mystery, and Western themes across its interconnected narrative.

Start with All I Have and read in order.

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1	All I Have 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	All I Am 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	All I Want 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2014–2016)

The Firefighters of Montana series comprises five standalone romance and mystery novels published between 2014 and 2016. Each book follows different firefighters and their stories set against the backdrop of Montana, blending Western charm with contemporary romance and suspenseful elements. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Scorch and concluding with Smolder.

Start with Scorch(By: Dani Collins), the first of 5 books in the Firefighters of Montana series.

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1	Scorch(By: Dani Collins) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Flame(By: Victoria Purman) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Heat(By: Karen Foley) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ignite 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Smolder(By: Tracy Solheim) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2017–2017)

This two-book mystery and romance series by Nicole Helm was completed in 2017 and should be read in publication order. The Gallagher & Ivy books blend Western, thriller, and romantic elements across So Bad It Must Be Good and So Wrong It Must Be Right. Both novels were released during 2017, making this a compact series perfect for readers seeking a complete story arc without ongoing commitments.

Start with So Bad It Must Be Good and read in order.

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1	So Bad It Must Be Good 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	So Wrong It Must Be Right 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2026–2026)

Nicole Helm's Hope Town Secrets is an ongoing mystery and romance series set in a Western setting. The series currently contains two books, Hunted in Hope Town and Kidnapping in Hope Town, both published in 2026. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the story as intended. New installments are planned for future release.

Start with Hunted in Hope Town and read in order.

7 books (2023–2025)

The Hudson Sibling Solutions series is an ongoing mystery and romance collection from Nicole Helm comprising seven books published between 2023 and 2025. Set in a western backdrop, the series follows interconnected cold cases and investigations involving the Hudson siblings. Readers should begin with Cold Case Kidnapping and proceed in publication order through the series, which includes Cold Case Identity, Cold Case Investigation, Cold Case Protection, Cold Case Scandal, Cold Case Discovery, and Cold Case Murder Mystery. This series blends thriller elements with romance as the family works to solve long-standing mysteries.

Start with Cold Case Kidnapping, the first of 7 books in the Hudson Sibling Solutions series.

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1	Cold Case Kidnapping 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cold Case Identity 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cold Case Investigation 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Cold Case Protection 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cold Case Scandal 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cold Case Discovery 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Cold Case Murder Mystery 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2020–2023)

The Jasper Creek series by Nicole Helm comprises four western romance books published between 2020 and 2023, with each title written collaboratively alongside Maisey Yates, Caitlin Crews, and Jackie Ashenden. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Cowboy for All Seasons. These mystery-tinged western romances blend the genre's traditional elements with contemporary storytelling across their four installments.

Start with A Cowboy for All Seasons(With: Maisey Yates,Caitlin Crews,Jackie Ashenden), the first of 4 books in the Jasper Creek series.

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1	A Cowboy for All Seasons(With: Maisey Yates,Caitlin Crews,Jackie Ashenden) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Good Old-Fashioned Cowboy(With: Maisey Yates,Caitlin Crews,Jackie Ashenden) 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sweet Home Cowboy(With: Maisey Yates,Caitlin Crews,Jackie Ashenden) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Comeback Cowboy(With: Maisey Yates,Caitlin Crews,Jackie Ashenden) 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2017–2019)

Nicole Helm's Mile High Romance series comprises five complete novels published between 2017 and 2019, blending mystery, thriller, romance, and western elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Mess with Me and continuing through Need You Now, Want You More, A Nice Day for a Cowboy Wedding, and concluding with The Trouble with Cowboy Weddings. Each book builds on the stories and relationships established in previous installments, making sequential reading essential for following character development and plot progression.

Start with Mess with Me, the first of 5 books in the Mile High Romance series.

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1	Mess with Me 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Need You Now 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Want You More 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Nice Day for a Cowboy Wedding 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Trouble with Cowboy Weddings 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (2014–2022)

The Montana Born Brides series comprises 12 interconnected romance and western novels published between 2014 and 2022, featuring various authors contributing standalone stories within the same universe. This complete series should be read in publication order to best experience the ongoing connections between the Montana-set narratives. Each book follows different characters and their romantic journeys, though they share a common setting and world. The series blends romance with western elements and occasional mystery threads throughout its run.

Start with A Game of Brides(By: Megan Crane), the first of 12 books in the Montana Born Brides series.

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1	A Game of Brides(By: Megan Crane) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Beauty's Kiss / The Tycoon's Kiss(By: Jane Porter) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Love Me Tender(By: Sarah Mayberry,Jane Porter,Trish Morey,Kelly Hunter) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Cowboy's Reluctant Bride(By: Katherine Garbera) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Substitute Bride(By: Kathleen O'Brien) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Unexpected Bride(By: Joanne Walsh) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Bride by Mistake 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Finally His Bride(By: Maisey Yates) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	His Blushing Bride(By: Dani Collins) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Kiss The Bride(By: Rachael Johns) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Fairy Tale Bride(By: Scarlet Wilson) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Love Me True(By: Katherine Garbera,Kathleen O'Brien,Megan Crane,Joanne Walsh) 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2018–2018)

The Navy SEAL Cowboys trilogy by Nicole Helm blends romance, western, and suspenseful elements across three standalone books published in 2018. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cowboy SEAL Christmas, followed by Cowboy SEAL Homecoming, and concluding with Cowboy SEAL Redemption. Each installment explores the lives of former military men navigating civilian life in a cowboy setting while unraveling mysteries and romantic entanglements.

Start with Cowboy SEAL Christmas and read in order.

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1	Cowboy SEAL Christmas 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Cowboy SEAL Homecoming 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cowboy SEAL Redemption 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2020–2020)

6 books (2021–2022)

Nicole Helm's North Star Novel series comprises six standalone mystery-thriller romances set in a western setting, published between 2021 and 2022. The series follows publication order, beginning with Cowboy in the Crosshairs and concluding with Undercover Rescue. Each book can be read independently, though reading in sequence provides continuity across the interconnected stories. The complete series is now available for readers seeking the full North Star experience.

Start with Cowboy in the Crosshairs, the first of 6 books in the North Star Novel series.

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1	Cowboy in the Crosshairs 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Mountainside Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shot Through the Heart 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Summer Stalker 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dodging Bullets in Blue Valley 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Undercover Rescue 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2016–2017)

Nicole Helm's Stone Cold series is a completed trilogy of romantic thrillers set in the American West, published between 2016 and 2017. The three books should be read in publication order: Stone Cold Texas Ranger, Stone Cold Christmas Ranger, and Stone Cold Undercover Agent. This mystery and romance series blends western settings with suspenseful storytelling across its three interconnected installments.

Start with Stone Cold Texas Ranger and read in order.

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1	Stone Cold Texas Ranger 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Stone Cold Christmas Ranger 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Stone Cold Undercover Agent 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2020–2021)

The Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City series comprises four mystery and romance novels published between 2020 and 2021, written by Nicole Helm along with collaborating authors Julie Anne Lindsey, Carol Ericson, and Tyler Anne Snell. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Impact Zone and continuing through Rookie Instincts, Toxin Alert, and concluding with Hunting a Killer. This complete series blends thriller elements with romantic subplots set against the backdrop of a specialized law enforcement unit.

Start with Impact Zone(By: Julie Anne Lindsey), the first of 4 books in the Tactical Crime Division: Traverse City series.

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1	Impact Zone(By: Julie Anne Lindsey) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Rookie Instincts(By: Carol Ericson) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Toxin Alert(By: Tyler Anne Snell) 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Hunting a Killer 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2025–2026)

The Western Edge Mystery series by Nicole Helm combines mystery, romance, and western settings across four ongoing books. Published between 2025 and 2026, the series should be read in publication order beginning with Dark Mountain Ambush, followed by Double-Edged Reckoning, Long Lost Winter, and Murder Never Forgets. This series blends suspenseful plots with romantic elements set against a western backdrop.

Start with Dark Mountain Ambush, the first of 4 books in the Western Edge Mystery series.

9 books (2025–2026)

The Wild Rose Point series is an ongoing collection of seven mystery and romance novels set in a Western setting, with the first installment arriving in 2025 and subsequent books releasing through 2026. Written by Nicole Helm along with contributions from multiple authors including Maisey Yates, Michelle Major, Delores Fossen, Lori Foster, Brenda Jackson, B.J. Daniels, Elle Douglas, and Caitlin Crews, this series should be read in publication order beginning with Caught Looking. The series blends elements of Western romance and thriller narratives across its expanding roster of interconnected stories.

Start with Caught Looking, the first of 7 books in the Wild Rose Point series.