Shirlee Busbee Reading Order
6 series · 24 books · Born 1941-08-09
Shirlee Busbee is an American romance author who crafted twenty-four novels across six interconnected series between 1977 and 2012, including the beloved Ballinger Family and The Reluctant Brides collections. Her work spans historical and contemporary romance, blending engaging character development with emotionally resonant storytelling that appeals to dedicated series readers. Based in California, Busbee built a prolific career creating richly layered narratives that showcase the complexities of relationships and personal growth across diverse settings and time periods.
Ballinger Family Series
Complete2 books (2002–2003)
Start with Return To Oak Valley and read in order.
Start this series with Return To Oak Valley
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Becomes Her Series
Complete6 books (2007–2012)
Start with Scandal Becomes Her, the first of 6 books in the Becomes Her series.
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Louisiana Series
Complete3 books (1984–1998)
Start with Deceive Not My Heart and read in order.
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1977–2000)
Start with Gypsy Lady, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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The Reluctant Brides Series
Complete3 books (1980–2001)
Start with While Passion Sleeps and read in order.
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The Southern Women Series
Complete6 books (1980–2000)
Start with Lady Vixen, the first of 6 books in the The Southern Women series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Shirlee Busbee written?
- Shirlee Busbee has written 24 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1977 to 2012.
- What is the first book in each Shirlee Busbee series?
- Here are the first books in Shirlee Busbee's series: Ballinger Family: Return To Oak Valley; Becomes Her: Scandal Becomes Her; Louisiana: Deceive Not My Heart; The Reluctant Brides: While Passion Sleeps; The Southern Women: Lady Vixen.
- What order should I read Shirlee Busbee's books?
- We recommend reading Shirlee Busbee's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Shirlee Busbee's series complete?
- Shirlee Busbee has 6 completed series.