RaeAnne Thayne Reading Order
19 series · 136 books
RaeAnne Thayne is a prolific American author with over 130 books spanning romance, romantic suspense, and Western fiction across nearly three decades of publishing. Her work is characterized by emotionally rich storytelling set in small-town landscapes, most notably through her interconnected series including Cowboys of Cold Creek, Hope's Crossing, and Haven Point, which have become reader favorites for their blend of romance and mystery. Thayne's extensive body of work demonstrates her mastery of character-driven narratives that combine heartfelt relationships with compelling plot twists.
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Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (2008–2016)
RaeAnne Thayne's three-book anthology series spans from 2008 to 2016 and is now complete. These standalone stories should be read in publication order, beginning with A Mother's Love, followed by Together for Christmas, and concluding with All I Want For Christmas. The collection blends elements of mystery, thriller, romance, and western genres across its entries.
Start with A Mother's Love and read in order.
Start this series with A Mother's Love
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Cape Sanctuary Series
Likely Complete5 books (2019–2023)
RaeAnne Thayne's Cape Sanctuary series consists of five mystery and romance novels set in a Western setting, published between 2019 and 2023. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Cliff House and continuing through The Sea Glass Cottage, The Path to Sunshine Cove, Summer at the Cape, and concluding with The Cafe at Beach End.
Start with The Cliff House, the first of 5 books in the Cape Sanctuary series.
Start this series with The Cliff House
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Cowboys Of Cold Creek Series
Complete17 books (2006–2017)
The Cowboys Of Cold Creek series is a collection of 17 western romance and mystery novels by RaeAnne Thayne, published between 2006 and 2017. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Dalton's Undoing, also published as Snowfall in Cold Creek. The interconnected books follow various characters and families in the Cold Creek community, with several installments centered around holiday themes and reunions. The series concludes with two final entries that wrap up the continuing storylines across the sprawling cast of protagonists.
Start with Dalton's Undoing / Snowfall in Cold Creek, the first of 17 books in the Cowboys Of Cold Creek series.
Start this series with Dalton's Undoing / Snowfall in Cold Creek
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Dugan/Riley Series
Complete2 books (2000–2003)
RaeAnne Thayne's Dugan/Riley series is a two-book mystery romance set in the American West, completed between 2000 and 2003. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Saving Grace followed by The Quiet Storm, as they build on established characters and relationships. This compact series combines elements of mystery, romance, and Western settings into a complete story arc.
Start with Saving Grace and read in order.
Start this series with Saving Grace
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Fortunes Of Texas: Return To Red Rock Series
Complete6 books (2008–2009)
The Fortunes of Texas: Return to Red Rock is a six-book romance and western mystery series published between 2008 and 2009, featuring contributions from multiple authors including RaeAnne Thayne, Marie Ferrarella, Kristin Hardy, Judy Duarte, Lois Faye Dyer, and Allison Leigh. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Plain Jane and the Playboy and concluding with Valentine's Fortune. Each installment weaves together romance, western settings, and mystery elements across the interconnected narrative.
Start with Plain Jane and the Playboy(By: Marie Ferrarella), the first of 6 books in the Fortunes Of Texas: Return To Red Rock series.
Start this series with Plain Jane and the Playboy(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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Haven Point Series
Complete12 books (2014–2020)
The Haven Point series comprises 12 complete novels published between 2014 and 2020, blending mystery, romance, and small-town Western settings. Following publication order beginning with Snow Angel Cove, the series explores interconnected stories within the fictional Haven Point community. Each book can be enjoyed on its own, though reading in sequence provides deeper understanding of recurring characters and their relationships. The series concludes with Summer at Lake Haven.
Start with Snow Angel Cove, the first of 12 books in the Haven Point series.
Start this series with Snow Angel Cove
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Home In Whiskey Creek Series
Complete3 books (1996–1998)
This complete western romance mystery series by RaeAnne Thayne comprises three books published between 1996 and 1998. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with The Mating Game / Endangered, followed by In Too Deep, and concluding with Sweet Justice. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the interconnected narrative.
Start with The Mating Game / Endangered and read in order.
Start this series with The Mating Game / Endangered
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Hope's Crossing Series
Likely Complete8 books (2011–2022)
RaeAnne Thayne's Hope's Crossing series comprises eight books published between 2011 and 2022, blending mystery, romance, and western elements set in a small Colorado town. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Blackberry Summer and concluding with All Is Bright. Each installment follows different characters while maintaining connections to the close-knit community, making the chronological reading approach essential for experiencing the full narrative arc and character development across the collection.
Start with Blackberry Summer, the first of 8 books in the Hope's Crossing series.
Start this series with Blackberry Summer
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Logan's Legacy Series
Ongoing23 books (2004–2024)
Logan's Legacy is an ongoing series of 23 books published between 2004 and 2024, written by multiple authors including RaeAnne Thayne, Susan Mallery, Karen Rose Smith, and others. The series blends romance, western, and mystery and thriller elements across its interconnected stories. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the complete Logan family saga as originally intended. Begin with A Precious Gift by Karen Rose Smith and continue through all 23 installments for the full narrative arc.
Start with A Precious Gift(By: Karen Rose Smith), the first of 23 books in the Logan's Legacy series.
Start this series with A Precious Gift(By: Karen Rose Smith)
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Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Cowboys Series
Complete6 books (2010–2010)
The Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Cowboys series comprises six complete Western romance novels published in 2010, each written by a different author including RaeAnne Thayne, Karen Rose Smith, Christine Rimmer, Teresa Southwick, Brenda Harlen, and Crystal Green. These interconnected stories should be read in publication order, beginning with A Thunder Canyon Christmas and concluding with When the Cowboy Said "I Do". The series blends mystery, romance, and Western settings across its standalone yet connected entries.
Start with A Thunder Canyon Christmas, the first of 6 books in the Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Cowboys series.
Start this series with A Thunder Canyon Christmas
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Outlaw Hartes Series
Complete3 books (2002–2002)
The Outlaw Hartes is a complete three-book western romance mystery series by RaeAnne Thayne published in 2002. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid / Return to Star Valley, followed by Taming Jesse James / Springtime in Salt River, and concluding with The Valentine Two-Step / Star Valley Winter. This series combines elements of romance, mystery, and western themes centered around the Harte family in Star Valley.
Start with Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid / Return to Star Valley and read in order.
Start this series with Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid / Return to Star Valley
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Redhawks Series
Complete2 books (1999–2001)
The Redhawks series by RaeAnne Thayne is a complete two-book western romance collection published between 1999 and 2001. Both books blend mystery, romance, and western settings to create interconnected stories set in the same world. Read the books in publication order, starting with The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom, followed by Renegade Father.
Start with The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom / Secluded at Broken Spur Ranch and read in order.
Start this series with The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom / Secluded at Broken Spur Ranch
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Searchers Series
Complete7 books (2003–2007)
RaeAnne Thayne's Searchers series comprises seven complete mystery and romance novels published between 2003 and 2007, with titles that were retitled for various editions. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Nowhere to Hide (also released as Hiding in Park City) and concluding with Shelter From the Storm. This western-tinged series blends romantic tension with mystery and thriller elements across its interconnected stories.
Start with Nowhere to Hide / Hiding in Park City, the first of 7 books in the Searchers series.
Start this series with Nowhere to Hide / Hiding in Park City
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Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2008–2008)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete4 books (2012–2012)
RaeAnne Thayne's From the Heart series comprises four volumes of short story collections published in 2012, blending mystery, romance, and western elements. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1 and progressing through Volume 4. Each installment offers standalone stories while contributing to the overall collection's scope.
Start with From the Heart, Vol. 1, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.
Start this series with From the Heart, Vol. 1
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Ongoing13 books (1996–2026)
RaeAnne Thayne's collection of 13 standalone novels spans from 1996 to 2026 and blends mystery, thriller, romance, and western elements. Each book stands alone and can be read independently, though following publication order from Wild Streak through The Rainy Day Bookshop allows readers to experience Thayne's evolving storytelling over three decades. The series remains ongoing, with new releases continuing to expand this diverse collection of contemporary and seasonal narratives.
Start with Wild Streak, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Wild Streak
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Way Out West Series
Likely Complete9 books (1998–2023)
The Way Out West series is a collection of nine western romance novels published between 1998 and 2023, featuring standalone stories set in the American West. Written by multiple authors including RaeAnne Thayne, Jill Shalvis, Sara Orwig, and others, the series blends romance, mystery, and western themes across its interconnected tales. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the series as intended, beginning with Accidental Hero and concluding with Accidental Heiress. The series appears to be complete, offering a finished collection for fans of contemporary western romance.
Start with Accidental Hero(By: Lauren Nichols), the first of 9 books in the Way Out West series.
Start this series with Accidental Hero(By: Lauren Nichols)
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Wilder Family Series
Complete6 books (2007–2013)
The Wilder Family series comprises six books published between 2007 and 2013, blending romance, mystery, and western elements across a complete saga. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Her Mr. Right? and concluding with Wilder Hearts. The books feature interconnected stories centered around the Wilder family, with contributions from multiple authors including RaeAnne Thayne, Karen Rose Smith, Marie Ferrarella, Judy Duarte, and Teresa Southwick.
Start with Her Mr. Right?(By: Karen Rose Smith), the first of 6 books in the Wilder Family series.
Start this series with Her Mr. Right?(By: Karen Rose Smith)
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Women Of Brambleberry House Series
Ongoing6 books (2007–2024)
The Women of Brambleberry House series by RaeAnne Thayle consists of six romantic novels published between 2007 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with His Second-Chance Family / Reunion on Rocky Shores and continuing through A Beach House Beginning, the most recent entry co-written with Michelle Lindo-Rice. The series blends romance with mystery and western elements, following interconnected stories centered around a coastal setting.
Start with His Second-Chance Family / Reunion on Rocky Shores, the first of 6 books in the Women Of Brambleberry House series.
Start this series with His Second-Chance Family / Reunion on Rocky Shores
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has RaeAnne Thayne written?
- RaeAnne Thayne has written 136 books across 19 series. Their published works span from 1996 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each RaeAnne Thayne series?
- Here are the first books in RaeAnne Thayne's series: Anthologies: A Mother's Love; Cape Sanctuary: The Cliff House; Cowboys Of Cold Creek: Dalton's Undoing / Snowfall in Cold Creek; Dugan/Riley: Saving Grace; Fortunes Of Texas: Return To Red Rock: Plain Jane and the Playboy(By: Marie Ferrarella).
- What order should I read RaeAnne Thayne's books?
- We recommend reading RaeAnne Thayne's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is RaeAnne Thayne still writing new books?
- Yes, RaeAnne Thayne has 3 ongoing series: Logan's Legacy, Standalone Novels, Women Of Brambleberry House.