Shirlee Busbee Reading Order

2 books (2002–2003)

Shirlee Busbee's Ballinger Family series consists of two complete romance novels published in 2002 and 2003. The two books should be read in publication order, beginning with Return To Oak Valley followed by Coming Home. This short series is ideal for romance readers seeking a connected narrative featuring the Ballinger family across its installments.

Start with Return To Oak Valley and read in order.

#	Title
1	Return To Oak Valley 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Coming Home 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2007–2012)

The Becomes Her series is a complete historical romance collection consisting of six books published between 2007 and 2012. Each standalone novel follows the "Becomes Her" formula with interconnected characters and storylines woven throughout the series. Reading the books in publication order—beginning with Scandal Becomes Her and concluding with Desire Becomes Her—provides the most rewarding experience, as character relationships and plot threads develop across the installments.

Start with Scandal Becomes Her, the first of 6 books in the Becomes Her series.

#	Title
1	Scandal Becomes Her 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Seduction Becomes Her 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Surrender Becomes Her 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Passion Becomes Her 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rapture Becomes Her 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Desire Becomes Her 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1984–1998)

Shirlee Busbee's Louisiana series consists of three historical romance novels published between 1984 and 1998. The complete trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with Deceive Not My Heart, followed by Midnight Masquerade, and concluding with Love Be Mine. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for the full experience.

Start with Deceive Not My Heart and read in order.

#	Title
1	Deceive Not My Heart 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Midnight Masquerade 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Love Be Mine 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (1977–2000)

Shirlee Busbee's standalone romance novels span from 1977 to 2000, comprising four complete books that should be read in publication order: Gypsy Lady, The Spanish Rose, Lovers Forever, and For Love Alone. Each novel stands independently with its own characters and story while maintaining the author's signature romance style across the series.

Start with Gypsy Lady, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Gypsy Lady 1977Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Spanish Rose 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lovers Forever 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	For Love Alone 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1980–2001)

The Reluctant Brides is a complete three-book romance series by Shirlee Busbee, published between 1980 and 2001. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with While Passion Sleeps, followed by A Heart For The Taking, and concluding with Swear by the Moon. Each installment stands as its own story within the series.

Start with While Passion Sleeps and read in order.

#	Title
1	While Passion Sleeps 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Heart For The Taking 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Swear by the Moon 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (1980–2000)

The Southern Women is a complete series of six historical romance novels by Shirlee Busbee published between 1980 and 2000. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lady Vixen and continuing through The Tiger Lily, Whisper to Me of Love, Each Time We Love, Love a Dark Rider, and concluding with At Long Last. Each novel can be enjoyed as a standalone entry while also contributing to the broader tapestry of the series.

Start with Lady Vixen, the first of 6 books in the The Southern Women series.

#	Title
1	Lady Vixen 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Tiger Lily 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Whisper to Me of Love 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Each Time We Love 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Love a Dark Rider 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	At Long Last 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible