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Sharon Sala

Sharon Sala Reading Order

28 series Β· 227 books

Sharon Sala is a prolific romance author with over 200 books published since 1991, writing under both her own name and the pen name Dinah McCall. Her emotionally rich narratives span multiple beloved series including the 36 Hours collection, the Blessings saga, and the Cat Dupree thrillers, showcasing her range from contemporary romance to suspenseful fiction. A seven-time RITA finalist and recipient of the Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, Sala has established herself as a consistently bestselling voice in American romance, with numerous accolades from major industry organizations and multiple appearances on national bestseller lists.

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36 Hours Series

Complete

53 books (1997–2014)

The 36 Hours series is a large collection of 53 romance novels published between 1997 and 2014, now complete. This multi-author series should be read in publication order, beginning with Cinderella Story by Elizabeth August and continuing through Very Pregnant New Year's by Doreen Roberts and 38 additional titles. Each installment features different characters and storylines while contributing to the broader narrative landscape of the series.

Start with Cinderella Story(By: Elizabeth August), the first of 53 books in the 36 Hours series.

Start this series with Cinderella Story(By: Elizabeth August)

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Cinderella Story(By: Elizabeth August)
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Father And Child Reunion(By: Christine Flynn)
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Ooh Baby, Baby(By: Diana K. Whitney)
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Cover of Strange Bedfellows(By: Kasey Michaels)
Strange Bedfellows(By: Kasey Michaels)
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Cover of The Rancher and the Runaway Bride(By: Susan Mallery)
The Rancher and the Runaway Bride(By: Susan Mallery)
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Cover of Marriage By Contract(By: Sandra Steffen)
Marriage By Contract(By: Sandra Steffen)
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Cover of Nine Months(By: Beverly Barton)
Nine Months(By: Beverly Barton)
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Cover of Parent Plan(By: Paula Detmer Riggs)
Parent Plan(By: Paula Detmer Riggs)
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Cover of Partners In Crime(By: Lisa Gardner)
Partners In Crime(By: Lisa Gardner)
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Cover of You Must Remember This(By: Marilyn Pappano)
You Must Remember This(By: Marilyn Pappano)
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A Thanksgiving To Remember(By: Margaret Watson)
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Cinderella for a Night(By: Susan Mallery)
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Cover of The Christmas That Changed Everything(By: Marilyn Pappano,Christine Flynn,Mary Lynn Baxter)
The Christmas That Changed Everything(By: Marilyn Pappano,Christine Flynn,Mary Lynn Baxter)
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Very... Pregnant New Year's(By: Doreen Roberts)
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Cover of My Secret Valentine(By: Marilyn Pappano)
My Secret Valentine(By: Marilyn Pappano)
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Cinderella Story Part 1(By: Elizabeth August)
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Cinderella Story Part 2(By: Elizabeth August)
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Cinderella Story Part 3(By: Elizabeth August)
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Father and Child Reunion Part 1(By: Christine Flynn)
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Father and Child Reunion Part 2(By: Christine Flynn)
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Father and Child Reunion Part 3(By: Christine Flynn)
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For Her Eyes Only Part 1
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For Her Eyes Only Part 2
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For Her Eyes Only Part 3
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Lightning Strikes Part 1(By: Mary Lynn Baxter)
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Lightning Strikes Part 2(By: Mary Lynn Baxter)
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Lightning Strikes Part 3(By: Mary Lynn Baxter)
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Lightning Strikes(By: Mary Lynn Baxter)
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Marriage by Contract Part 1(By: Sandra Steffen)
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Marriage by Contract Part 2(By: Sandra Steffen)
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Marriage by Contract Part 3(By: Sandra Steffen)
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Nine Months Part 1(By: Alicia Scott)
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Nine Months Part 2(By: Alicia Scott)
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Nine Months Part 3(By: Alicia Scott)
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Ooh Baby, Baby Part 1(By: Diana K. Whitney)
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Ooh Baby, Baby Part 2(By: Diana K. Whitney)
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Ooh Baby, Baby Part 3(By: Diana K. Whitney)
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Partners in Crime Part 1(By: Alicia Scott)
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Partners in Crime Part 2(By: Alicia Scott)
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Partners in Crime Part 3(By: Alicia Scott)
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Strange Bedfellows Part 1(By: Kasey Michaels)
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Strange Bedfellows Part 2(By: Kasey Michaels)
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Strange Bedfellows Part 3(By: Kasey Michaels)
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The Parent Plan Part 1(By: Paula Detmer Riggs)
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The Parent Plan Part 2(By: Paula Detmer Riggs)
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The Parent Plan Part 3(By: Paula Detmer Riggs)
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The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1(By: Susan Mallery)
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The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 2(By: Susan Mallery)
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The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 3(By: Susan Mallery)
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You Must Remember This Part 1(By: Marilyn Pappano)
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You Must Remember This Part 2(By: Marilyn Pappano)
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You Must Remember This Part 3(By: Marilyn Pappano)

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2003–2022)

Sharon Sala compiled four complete anthologies between 2003 and 2009 that should be read in publication order beginning with On the Edge. The series includes Montana Secrets / Lost Identity, More Than Words, Volume 2, and A Mother's Heart, concluding with Rebel Hearts Anthology. These romance-focused collections showcase work from multiple authors and offer varied stories across the anthology format.

Start with On the Edge, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

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Montana Secrets / Lost Identity
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More Than Words, Volume 2
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Rebel Hearts Anthology

Blessings, Georgia Series

Likely Complete

14 books (2014–2022)

Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia series consists of 14 romance novels published between 2014 and 2022, following characters and their interconnected stories set in the small town of Blessings. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with The Curl Up and Dye / You and Only You and concluding with The Best of Me. Each book can be enjoyed independently, though reading sequentially enhances appreciation of recurring characters and ongoing community relationships.

Start with The Curl Up and Dye / You and Only You, the first of 14 books in the Blessings, Georgia series.

Start this series with The Curl Up and Dye / You and Only You

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The Curl Up and Dye / You and Only You
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Count Your Blessings
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Brownfield Family Series

Complete

2 books (1993–1993)

Sharon Sala's Brownfield Family series consists of two romance novels released in 1993. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Always a Lady followed by Gentle Persuasion. These connected stories form a finished narrative arc for readers seeking contemporary romance.

Start with Always a Lady and read in order.

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Gentle Persuasion / To Protect His Own

Cat Dupree Series

Complete

3 books (2006–2008)

Sharon Sala's Cat Dupree series comprises three romantic suspense novels released between 2006 and 2008. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Nine Lives, followed by Cut Throat, and concluding with Bad Penny. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Nine Lives and read in order.

Crossroads Series

Ongoing

3 books (2025–2026)

Sharon Sala's Crossroads series is an ongoing romance collection currently comprising three books released between 2025 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Midnight, followed by Sunset, and Daybreak. New installments are planned for this expanding series.

Start with Midnight and read in order.

Death Comes To Eden Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

Forces Of Nature Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2014)

Sharon Sala's Forces of Nature is a complete three-book romance series published between 2013 and 2014. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Going Once, followed by Going Gone, and concluding with Going Twice. This trilogy was released over the course of a single year and tells a connected story best experienced from start to finish.

Start with Going Once and read in order.

Gambler's Daughters Series

Complete

3 books (1994–1995)

Sharon Sala's Gambler's Daughters is a complete three-book romance series released between 1994 and 1995. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Diamond, followed by Queen, and concluding with Lucky. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Diamond and read in order.

Hatfield Series

Complete

2 books (1995–1995)

Sharon Sala's Hatfield series consists of two standalone romance novels published in 1995. Read The Miracle Man first, followed by When You Call My Name, to experience this complete two-book collection in the order the author intended.

Start with The Miracle Man and read in order.

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When You Call My Name

Im Extra Series

Complete

5 books (1995–1997)

The Im Extra series is a collection of five romance novels published between 1995 and 1997, now complete. Each book in the series can be read independently, though reading them in publication order is recommended. Start with Into Thin Air and follow through The Perfect Couple to experience the full span of this romance series.

Start with Into Thin Air(By: Karen Leabo), the first of 5 books in the Im Extra series.

Start this series with Into Thin Air(By: Karen Leabo)

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Into Thin Air(By: Karen Leabo)
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Time And Again(By: Kathryn Jensen)
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Cover of From This Day Forward(By: Modean Moon)
From This Day Forward(By: Modean Moon)
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Shades of a Desperado
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The Perfect Couple(By: Maura Seger)

Jigsaw Files Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2019–2021)

The Jigsaw Files is a four-book romance series by Sharon Sala published between 2019 and 2021. The books should be read in publication order beginning with The Missing Piece, followed by Blind Faith, Second Sight, and The Last Straw. The series appears to be complete.

Start with The Missing Piece, the first of 4 books in the Jigsaw Files series.

Start this series with The Missing Piece

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Jubilee, Kentucky Series

Ongoing

5 books (2023–2025)

Sharon Sala's Jubilee, Kentucky series spans five books published between 2023 and 2025, with the sequence continuing. Reading the books in publication order beginning with Don't Back Down will provide the intended experience through Last Rites, Heartbeat, Left Behind, and Bad Seed.

Start with Don't Back Down, the first of 5 books in the Jubilee, Kentucky series.

Justice Way Series

Complete

5 books (1997–1999)

The Justice Way series by Sharon Sala consists of three complete romance novels published between 1997 and 1999. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Ryder's Wife, followed by Roman's Heart, and concluding with Royal's Child. This trilogy should be experienced sequentially to fully appreciate the interconnected stories across all three installments.

Start with Ryder's Wife and read in order.

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Ryder's Wife / The Last Promise
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Roman's Heart / The Secret Cabin
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Letty & Eulis Series

Complete

3 books (2003–2007)

The Letty & Eulis series by Sharon Sala consists of three complete romance novels published between 2003 and 2007. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Whippoorwill, followed by The Amen Trail, and concluding with The Hen House. This interconnected series explores the lives and relationships of its central characters across the span of several years.

Start with Whippoorwill and read in order.

Lunatic Life Series

Complete

4 books (2011–2013)

The Lunatic Life series by Sharon Sala comprises four romance novels published between 2011 and 2013, forming a complete collection. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lunatic Detective and continuing through My Lunatic Life, Lunatic Revenge, and Lunatic Times Two. The series blends romance with elements of mystery and suspense across its four installments.

Start with Lunatic Detective, the first of 4 books in the Lunatic Life series.

Start this series with Lunatic Detective

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Men In Blue Series

Complete

13 books (1998–2000)

The Men In Blue is a 13-book contemporary romance series published between 1998 and 2000, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Sharon Sala, Ingrid Weaver, Elizabeth August, and Marilyn Pappano. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Engaging Sam and concluding with Marrying Mike... Again. Each novel explores the lives and relationships of law enforcement professionals, offering interconnected stories within the shared world of the series.

Start with Engaging Sam(By: Ingrid Weaver), the first of 13 books in the Men In Blue series.

Start this series with Engaging Sam(By: Ingrid Weaver)

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Engaging Sam(By: Ingrid Weaver)
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Girls' Night Out(By: Elizabeth August)
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Murphy's Law(By: Marilyn Pappano)
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One Silent Night(By: Debra Cowan)
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The Reforming of Matthew Dunn(By: Virginia Kantra)
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While She Was Sleeping(By: Diane Pershing)
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An Officer and a Gentle Woman(By: Doreen Owens Malek)
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Bridger's Last Stand(By: Linda Winstead Jones)
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Most Wanted(By: Maggie Price)
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One Moment Past Midnight(By: Emilie Richards)
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The Tough Guy and the Toddler(By: Diane Pershing)
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A Place to Call Home
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Marrying Mike... Again(By: Lisa Gardner)

Mossy Creek Series

Complete

11 books (2001–2017)

The Mossy Creek series is a complete collection of 11 romance novels by Sharon Sala, published between 2001 and 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Mossy Creek and concluding with Christmas in Mossy Creek. This series offers a sustained exploration of a small-town community across nearly two decades of releases.

Start with Mossy Creek, the first of 11 books in the Mossy Creek series.

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Reunion at Mossy Creek
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Summer in Mossy Creek
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Blessings of Mossy Creek
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A Day in Mossy Creek
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At Home in Mossy Creek
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Gone But Not Forgotten
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Critters of Mossy Creek
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Homecoming in Mossy Creek
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Closer Than They Appear
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Christmas in Mossy Creek

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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Steering From The Backseat

Prophecy Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2015)

Sharon Sala's Prophecy series consists of three paranormal romance novels published between 2012 and 2015. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Windwalker, followed by The Dove, and concluding with The Gathering. Each book builds on the mythology and characters established in previous installments, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciating the overarching narrative.

Start with Windwalker and read in order.

Rebel Ridge Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2013)

Sharon Sala's Rebel Ridge trilogy is a complete three-book romance series published between 2012 and 2013. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Don't Cry for Me, followed by Next of Kin, and concluding with 'Til Death. This finished series offers readers a self-contained narrative arc across its three volumes.

Start with Don't Cry for Me and read in order.

Start this series with Don't Cry for Me

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Searchers Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2011)

Sharon Sala's Searchers trilogy comprises three interconnected romance novels published in 2011. The series follows a complete arc across Blood Stains, Blood Ties, and Blood Trails, which should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the developing storylines. This finished series combines Sala's signature romance elements across its three installments.

Start with Blood Stains and read in order.

Secrets & Lies Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2016)

Sharon Sala's Secrets & Lies trilogy spans 2015 to 2016 with three complete installments that should be read in publication order: Cold Hearts, Wild Hearts, and Dark Hearts. This romance series combines Sala's signature storytelling with interconnected narratives that develop across the sequence.

Start with Cold Hearts and read in order.

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

7 books (2002–2015)

This collection comprises seven short stories and novellas by Sharon Sala, published between 2002 and 2015, and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with It Happened One Night and continuing through Sudden Danger, Sympathy Pains, Penance, The Promise, The Fiercest Heart, and concluding with Capsized. Each entry stands as its own narrative while contributing to the overall body of work.

Start with It Happened One Night, the first of 7 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Start this series with It Happened One Night

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Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

2 books (2009–2024)

Sharon Sala's short story collections comprise two volumes published across a fifteen-year span, with the series remaining open for future additions. Begin with Dark Awakenings, followed by Mad in Mississippi and Rain Down on Me, reading them in their publication order. These collections blend romance and narrative storytelling, offering varied tales within the author's established genres.

Start with Dark Awakenings and read in order.

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Mad in Mississippi and Rain Down on Me

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

51 books (1991–2026)

Sharon Sala's Standalone Novels series comprises 50 independent books published between 1991 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each novel stands alone and can be read in any order, though reading them in publication order starting with Sara's Angel provides a chronological perspective on the author's work. The series spans romance and related genres and includes titles published under both the Sala and Dinah McCall names.

Start with Sara's Angel, the first of 50 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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Annie and the Outlaw
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Dreamcatcher(As: Dinah McCall)
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Jackson Rule(As: Dinah McCall)
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Chase the Moon(As: Dinah McCall)
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Tallchief(As: Dinah McCall)
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Legend(As: Dinah McCall)
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Touchstone(As: Dinah McCall)
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The Return(As: Dinah McCall)
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Storm Warning(As:Dinah McCall)
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The Way to Yesterday
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White Mountain(As:Dinah McCall)
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The Perfect Lie(As:Dinah McCall)
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Mimosa Grove(As:Dinah McCall)
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Bloodlines(As:Dinah McCall)
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The Survivors(As:Dinah McCall)
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Broke-Ass Women's Club
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Snowy Mountain Christmas
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The Great Snake Escape

Storm Front Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2010)

Sharon Sala's Storm Front trilogy is a complete romantic series comprising three books published in 2010. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Blown Away, followed by Swept Aside, and concluding with Torn Apart. This series combines elements of romance within its narrative arc across the interconnected stories.

Start with Blown Away and read in order.

Year Of Loving Dangerously Series

Complete

12 books (2000–2001)

Year of Loving Dangerously is a 12-book romance series published between 2000 and 2001, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Sharon Sala, Beverly Barton, Robyn Amos, Kylie Brant, and others. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Her Secret Weapon and concluding with The Way We Wed. Each standalone entry explores themes of espionage and romantic entanglement across interconnected narratives.

Start with Her Secret Weapon(By: Beverly Barton), the first of 12 books in the Year Of Loving Dangerously series.

Start this series with Her Secret Weapon(By: Beverly Barton)

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Her Secret Weapon(By: Beverly Barton)
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Hero at Large(By: Robyn Amos)
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Mission: Irresistible
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Night of No Return(By: Eileen Wilks)
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Strangers When We Married(By: Carla Cassidy)
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Undercover Bride(By: Kylie Brant)
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Cinderella's Secret Agent(By: Ingrid Weaver)
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Someone To Watch Over Her(By: Margaret Watson)
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The Enemy's Daughter(By: Linda Turner)
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The Spy Who Loved Him(By: Merline Lovelace)
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The Way We Wed(By: Pat Warren)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sharon Sala written?
Sharon Sala has written 227 books across 28 series. Their published works span from 1991 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Sharon Sala series?
Here are the first books in Sharon Sala's series: 36 Hours: Cinderella Story(By: Elizabeth August); Anthologies: On the Edge; Blessings, Georgia: The Curl Up and Dye / You and Only You; Brownfield Family: Always a Lady; Cat Dupree: Nine Lives.
What order should I read Sharon Sala's books?
We recommend reading Sharon Sala's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sharon Sala still writing new books?
Yes, Sharon Sala has 4 ongoing series: Crossroads, Jubilee, Kentucky, Short Story Collections, Standalone Novels.

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