Author · updated 2026
Rita Herron Books in Order
Every Rita Herron book in publication order — 120 in total, spanning 1971–2021.
Publication Order of Bachelor Pact Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marry Me, Maddie | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Sleepless in Savannah | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Love Me Lucy | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Badge Of Courage Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Secret She Kept | 2021 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Badge Of Honor Mysteries Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mysterious Abduction | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Left to Die | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Protective Order | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Suspicious Circumstances | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Badge Of Justice Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redemption at Hawk's Landing | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Safe at Hawk's Landing | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Hideaway at Hawk's Landing | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Hostage at Hawk's Landing | 2019 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Brides & Grooms Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Here Comes the Bride | 1999 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | There Goes the Groom | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Bucking Bronc Lodge Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certified Cowboy | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Cowboy in the Extreme | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Cowboy to the Max | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Cowboy Cop | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Native Cowboy | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Ultimate Cowboy | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Cold Case Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cold Case at Camden Crossing | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Cold Case at Carlton's Canyon | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Cold Case at Cobra Creek | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Cold Case in Cherokee Crossing | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Demonborn Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insatiable Desire / Heartless | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Dark Hunger / Mindless | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Forbidden Passion / Soulless | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Detective Ellie Reeves Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Silent Dolls | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Wildflower Graves | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | The Burning Girls | 2021 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Falcon Ridge Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Man from Falcon Ridge | 2004 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Return to Falcon Ridge | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Force of the Falcon | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Graveyard Falls Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All the Beautiful Brides | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | All the Pretty Faces | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | All the Dead Girls | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Guardian Angel Investigations Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silent Night Sanctuary | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | His Secret Christmas Baby | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Unbreakable Bond | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Guardian Angel Investigations: Lost & Found Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Missing Twin | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Her Stolen Son | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Hartwell Hope Chests Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Have Baby, Need Beau | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Have Husband, Need Honeymoon | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Have Gown, Need Groom | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Have Bouquet, Need Boyfriend | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Have Cowboy, Need Cupid | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Heroes Of Horseshoe Creek Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lock, Stock and McCullen | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | McCullen's Secret Son | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Roping Ray McCullen | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Warrior Son | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | The Missing McCullen | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | The Last McCullen | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Keepers Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pretty Little Killers | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Good Little Girls | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Little White Lies | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Dead Little Darlings | 2019 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Manhunt Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safe in His Arms | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Safe by His Side | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Safe with Him | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Nighthawk Island Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silent Surrender | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Memories of Megan | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | The Cradle Mission | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Undercover Avenger | 2004 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Midnight Disclosures | 2004 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Mysterious Circumstances | 2005 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Vows of Vengeance | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Look-Alike | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Up in Flames | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Under His Skin | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 | In the Flesh | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Seven Nights Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bed of Roses | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | One Night to Kill | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Slaughter Creek Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before She Dies | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Dying to Tell | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Her Dying Breath | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Worth Dying For | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Dying for Love | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child's Play | 1971 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Thief of Hearts | 1997 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Husband Hunting 101 | 1998 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Mirror, Mirror | 1999 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Her Eyewitness | 1999 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Under the Covers | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | A Breath Away | 2005 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Last Kiss Goodbye | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | In a Heartbeat | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Say You Love Me | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 | Don't Say a Word | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 | His-And-Hers Twins | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 13 | Single and Searching | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surviving Summers with Kids: Funfilled Activities for All | 1993 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Take Charge Now! | 1994 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Colorado Confidential Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Warrior's Mission | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Cowboys Royale Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandishing a Crown | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Diamonds & Daddies Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platinum Cowboy | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Her Protector Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Send Me a Hero | 1998 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Kenner County Crime Unit Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collecting Evidence | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Lights Out Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anything for His Son | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Memory Away... Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forgotten Lullaby | 2000 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Mossy Creek Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mossy Creek | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Reunion at Mossy Creek | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Summer in Mossy Creek | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Blessings of Mossy Creek | 2004 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | A Day in Mossy Creek | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | At Home in Mossy Creek | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Gone But Not Forgotten | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Critters of Mossy Creek | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Closer Than They Appear | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Safe Haven Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memories of Megan | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Seeing Double Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peek-A-Boo Protector | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Silver Star Of Texas Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justice for a Ranger | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Silver Star Of Texas: Cantara Hills Investigation Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beneath The Badge | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Silver Star Of Texas: Comanche Creek Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawhide Ranger | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Stormwatch Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind Chill | 2019 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Top Secret Babies Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saving His Son | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Trading Places Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rancher Wore Suits | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Welcome To Matrimony Books
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Going to the Chapel | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
Publication Order of Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epiphany | 2005 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Cover Me | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | The Ten Brides for Ten Heroes Cookbook | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
Every title by year All 120, oldest to newest
| # | Title | Year | Get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Child's Play | 1971 | Amazon US UK |
| 2 | Surviving Summers with Kids: Funfilled Activities for All | 1993 | Amazon US UK |
| 3 | Take Charge Now! | 1994 | Amazon US UK |
| 4 | Thief of Hearts | 1997 | Amazon US UK |
| 5 | Husband Hunting 101 | 1998 | Amazon US UK |
| 6 | Send Me a Hero | 1998 | Amazon US UK |
| 7 | Here Comes the Bride | 1999 | Amazon US UK |
| 8 | Mirror, Mirror | 1999 | Amazon US UK |
| 9 | Her Eyewitness | 1999 | Amazon US UK |
| 10 | Forgotten Lullaby | 2000 | Amazon US UK |
| 11 | Marry Me, Maddie | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 12 | Have Baby, Need Beau | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 13 | Have Husband, Need Honeymoon | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 14 | Have Gown, Need Groom | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 15 | Mossy Creek | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 16 | Saving His Son | 2001 | Amazon US UK |
| 17 | Silent Surrender | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 18 | Memories of Megan | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 19 | Under the Covers | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 20 | Reunion at Mossy Creek | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 21 | Memories of Megan | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 22 | The Rancher Wore Suits | 2002 | Amazon US UK |
| 23 | Sleepless in Savannah | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 24 | Have Bouquet, Need Boyfriend | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 25 | Have Cowboy, Need Cupid | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 26 | The Cradle Mission | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 27 | A Warrior's Mission | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 28 | Summer in Mossy Creek | 2003 | Amazon US UK |
| 29 | The Man from Falcon Ridge | 2004 | Amazon US UK |
| 30 | Undercover Avenger | 2004 | Amazon US UK |
| 31 | Midnight Disclosures | 2004 | Amazon US UK |
| 32 | Blessings of Mossy Creek | 2004 | Amazon US UK |
| 33 | Mysterious Circumstances | 2005 | Amazon US UK |
| 34 | A Breath Away | 2005 | Amazon US UK |
| 35 | Epiphany | 2005 | Amazon US UK |
| 36 | Return to Falcon Ridge | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 37 | Force of the Falcon | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 38 | Vows of Vengeance | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 39 | Look-Alike | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 40 | Last Kiss Goodbye | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 41 | In a Heartbeat | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 42 | A Day in Mossy Creek | 2006 | Amazon US UK |
| 43 | Up in Flames | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 44 | Say You Love Me | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 45 | Don't Say a Word | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 46 | Anything for His Son | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 47 | At Home in Mossy Creek | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 48 | Justice for a Ranger | 2007 | Amazon US UK |
| 49 | Insatiable Desire / Heartless | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 50 | Silent Night Sanctuary | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 51 | Under His Skin | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 52 | In the Flesh | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 53 | Gone But Not Forgotten | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 54 | Beneath The Badge | 2008 | Amazon US UK |
| 55 | Dark Hunger / Mindless | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 56 | His Secret Christmas Baby | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 57 | Platinum Cowboy | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 58 | Collecting Evidence | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 59 | Critters of Mossy Creek | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 60 | Peek-A-Boo Protector | 2009 | Amazon US UK |
| 61 | Forbidden Passion / Soulless | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 62 | Unbreakable Bond | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 63 | His-And-Hers Twins | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 64 | Brandishing a Crown | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 65 | Rawhide Ranger | 2010 | Amazon US UK |
| 66 | The Missing Twin | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 67 | Her Stolen Son | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 68 | Single and Searching | 2011 | Amazon US UK |
| 69 | Love Me Lucy | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 70 | There Goes the Groom | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 71 | Certified Cowboy | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 72 | Cowboy in the Extreme | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 73 | Cowboy to the Max | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 74 | Cowboy Cop | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 75 | Before She Dies | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 76 | Dying to Tell | 2012 | Amazon US UK |
| 77 | Native Cowboy | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 78 | Ultimate Cowboy | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 79 | Cold Case at Camden Crossing | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 80 | Cold Case at Carlton's Canyon | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 81 | Safe in His Arms | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 82 | Safe by His Side | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 83 | Safe with Him | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 84 | Her Dying Breath | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 85 | Cover Me | 2013 | Amazon US UK |
| 86 | Cold Case at Cobra Creek | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 87 | Cold Case in Cherokee Crossing | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 88 | Bed of Roses | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 89 | One Night to Kill | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 90 | Worth Dying For | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 91 | Dying for Love | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 92 | Closer Than They Appear | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 93 | Going to the Chapel | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 94 | The Ten Brides for Ten Heroes Cookbook | 2014 | Amazon US UK |
| 95 | All the Beautiful Brides | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 96 | Lock, Stock and McCullen | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 97 | McCullen's Secret Son | 2015 | Amazon US UK |
| 98 | All the Pretty Faces | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 99 | All the Dead Girls | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 100 | Roping Ray McCullen | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 101 | Warrior Son | 2016 | Amazon US UK |
| 102 | Redemption at Hawk's Landing | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 103 | Safe at Hawk's Landing | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 104 | The Missing McCullen | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 105 | The Last McCullen | 2017 | Amazon US UK |
| 106 | Hideaway at Hawk's Landing | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 107 | Pretty Little Killers | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 108 | Good Little Girls | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 109 | Little White Lies | 2018 | Amazon US UK |
| 110 | Hostage at Hawk's Landing | 2019 | Amazon US UK |
| 111 | Dead Little Darlings | 2019 | Amazon US UK |
| 112 | Wind Chill | 2019 | Amazon US UK |
| 113 | Mysterious Abduction | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 114 | Left to Die | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 115 | Protective Order | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 116 | Suspicious Circumstances | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 117 | The Silent Dolls | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 118 | Wildflower Graves | 2020 | Amazon US UK |
| 119 | The Secret She Kept | 2021 | Amazon US UK |
| 120 | The Burning Girls | 2021 | Amazon US UK |
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