B.A. Tortuga Books In Order
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| Trial by Fire | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Security Detail | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Banished Books
| In Wulf's Clothing | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| River's Edge | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Aspen's Song | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Barn Books
| Zeke and Wesley | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Frost and Q | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Beat the Heat Books
| Wicked in Wranglers | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Temptation Ranch | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Border Crossing Books
| Bombs and Guacamole | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Ammo and Enchiladas | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Call Books
| Mating Call | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Alpha Call | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Nature Call | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Cowboy and The Dom Books
| First Rodeo | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Razor's Edge | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| No Ghosts | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Soldier and the Angel | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Cowboy Wanted Books
| Cowboy Healing | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Second Chance Cowboy | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Covering the Cowboy | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cowboy Needed | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Cozy Cowboys Books
| Trial by Fire | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Two Cowboys and a Baby | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cowboy in the Crosshairs | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cowboy's Law | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Two of a Kind | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Ranch Manny | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cowboy Logic | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Security Detail | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cowboy Haven | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| In the Morning Light | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Back in the Saddle | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Meaning of Life | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Silver Buckle Linings | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Hats to Boots | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Blue Collar Cowboy | (2026) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Foster Ranch Books
| The Cowboy Contract | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Cowboy Guardian | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Cowboy's Texan | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Cowboy's Bullfighter | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Higher Elevation Books
| Land of Enchantment | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Keeping Promises | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Bigger Than Us | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Heart of a Cowboy / Heart of a Redneck | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Home Free | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Leanin' N Books
| Commitment Ranch | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Finding Mr. Wright | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Whiskey to Wine | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Come Back Around | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| This Old Wind | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Perfectly Seasoned | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Les's Bar Books
| Just Dex | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Hide Bound | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Wholly Trinity | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| New Tricks | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Lost Boy | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Love is Blind Books
| Ever the Same | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Real World | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Merry Everything Books
| Window Dressing | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Cowboy Protection | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Cowboys and Cupcakes | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Thawed Out | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| A Present for Parker | (2026) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Odd Wolf Out Books
| Ask Again | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of On the Ranch Books
| Tending Tyler | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Roped In | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Diamonds in the Rough | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Outfoxed | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of One Horse Town Books
| Mr. Unlucky | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Puzzles Books
| Cryptic | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Rainbow Brew Books
| Brewing | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Rainbow Rodeo Books
| Rainbow Rodeo | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Recovery Books
| Refired | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Slip | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Release Books
| The Terms of Release | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Articles of Release | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Catch and Release | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Road Trip Books
| Racing the Moon | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Steam and Sunshine | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Under Pressure | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Walking on the Sun | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Rockin' W Books
| The Wounded Warrior | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Doing Life | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Roughstock Books
| Blind Ride | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| And a Smile | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| File Gumbo | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| What She Wants | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Back to Back | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Tag Team | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Coke's Clown | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Pulled from All Sides | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Leading the Blind | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Roughstock Sweethearts Books
| City/Country | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Picking Roses | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Sanctuary Books
| Just Like Cats and Dogs | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| What the Cat Dragged In | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Shifting Elements Books
| Climbing the Ladder | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Opening the Cage | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Sin Deep Books
| Sin Deep | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Trouble With Cowboys | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Spice It Up Books
| Wolf Bayou | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Desert Lobo | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Spirit Quest Books
| Crossing the River | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Chasing the Moon | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Breaking the Ice | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Spurs & Saddles Books
| Just Like in the Movies | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Bits of Leather | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Amorzinhos | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| And a Smile - Coke's Clown | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Sparkle and Shine | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Stormy Weather Books
| Rain and Whiskey | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Tropical Depression | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Hurricane | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Top of the Leaderboard Books
| Ace and Kitty | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Triskelion Books
| Breaking the Rules | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Making a Mark | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Making the Rules | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Two is Never Enough Books
| Needing to Breathe | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Claiming Their Mate | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
| Rough in Wranglers | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Cereus Books
| Building | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Opening | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Training | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Rescue | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Club Raven Books
| Calling His Bluff | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Happy Medium | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Wishful Thinking | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Gomillion High Reunion Books
| Cooper & Jake | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Brad & Finn | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Sam & Justin | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Brett and Rowdy | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Kellan & Emmett | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Reece & Holden | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Atlas & Miles | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Dane & Logan | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Cam & AJ | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Caden & Theo | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Rhett & Moses | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Julia Talbot Short Stories/Novellas
Publication Order of Midnight Rodeo Books
| Belonging | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Big Bear, Little Bear | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Oklahoma Rain | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Freaked Out | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Light a Rocket | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Welcome to the Pack | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Tails and Whiskers | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Above the Fold | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Vampire Protection | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Shifting Responsibility | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Brownie's Sway | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Dragon's Dilemma | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Thack's Angel | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Up in Flames | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Heavy Petting | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Quick Change Artist | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Here, Kitty Kitty | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Stocking Stuffers Books
| Stocking Stuffers | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Stocking Stuffers 2 | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Summit Springs Books
| High Side | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Tipping the Barrel | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Top of the World | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Chainsaw Heart | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Broken Chains | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Christmas Bizarre | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Wildflower Muse | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Tourist Trap | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Roots and Sky | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Heart Space | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Pumpkin Patch: A Summit Springs Novel | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Honeymoon in the Cards | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| High Spirits | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Rich Girl | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| In Plain Sight | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Escape with Her Heart | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Flowering Springs | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Tin Star Witches: The Witches of Ruby Gulch Books
| The Serpent's Coil | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Forged in Magic | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Ruby Run | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Blood Ruby | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| The Diamond Dandy | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Ghosts of the Past | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Wrecked Universe Books
| Wrecked | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Flying Blind | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Special Delivery | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Seeds and Sunshine | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Pick Up Man | (2024) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Cowboy for Sale | (2025) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Sensational Story Books
| Taste Test: K9 | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| A Trick Of The Senses | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| Coming To His Senses | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
| A Sense Of Trust | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon | ||
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Publication Order of Anthologies
About BA Tortuga
BA Tortuga is an American romance author known for writing diverse and engaging love stories. Her books feature a wide range of characters, from rough-around-the-edges cowboys to supernatural beings, all crafted with depth and authenticity. She focuses on creating protagonists who feel real, with distinct personalities and relatable struggles. This attention to character makes her stories entertaining and easy to connect with.
Her work covers many romance subgenres, including intense BDSM dynamics, high-energy passionate relationships, and classic heartfelt love stories. She avoids being boxed into one style, keeping her writing fresh and unpredictable. Each book delivers a satisfying happy ending, staying true to the romance genre while offering something unique. Readers appreciate her ability to balance emotional depth with engaging storytelling.
Tortuga’s writing stands out because she pours genuine passion into every story. Whether the plot involves action-packed drama or tender moments, her narratives keep readers hooked. She has a talent for blending humor, warmth, and excitement in ways that feel natural. This versatility ensures her books appeal to a broad audience while maintaining a personal touch.
She entertains readers across the globe with stories that stay authentic to her voice. Her books resonate because they mix humor, heart, and high-energy plots in ways that feel genuine. She doesn’t force trends or follow formulas, instead writing what excites her. That passion comes through, making her work stand out in a crowded genre.
Her ability to craft engaging narratives keeps readers coming back for more. Whether she’s writing about rugged cowboys, supernatural beings, or intense romantic dynamics, her storytelling feels fresh and lively. She balances emotional depth with playful banter and fast-paced action, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. Fans appreciate that her books are fun while still feeling real and heartfelt.
What makes her work special is that she stays true to herself while delivering what romance readers love. She doesn’t shy away from bold themes or quirky characters, yet always keeps the focus on connection and happy endings. Her stories invite readers into worlds that feel vibrant and lived-in. That authenticity, combined with her knack for entertaining storytelling, is why her books have such a devoted following.
BA Tortuga continues to write new stories, with plenty more adventures on the horizon. She stays busy crafting fresh characters and unique love stories that her readers will enjoy. Fans can expect the same heartfelt, entertaining style in whatever she releases next. There’s always something exciting coming from her creative mind.
Early and Personal Life
BA Tortuga grew up with a deep love for her Texan roots, shaped by family, storytelling, and a strong sense of humor. From an early age, she found joy in books, which sparked her passion for writing her own tales. Her upbringing and close relationships, especially with her father, influenced her warm, down-to-earth storytelling style.
Over the years, she honed her craft by writing what she loved, blending humor, heart, and high-energy romance. Inspiration comes from everyday life, whether it’s her wife, her dogs, or her favorite foods, adding authenticity to her work. She also draws creativity from her hobbies, like watching rodeo or browsing Pinterest for fun and research.
Today, she lives in the New Mexico mountains with her wife, Julia, embracing the quiet beauty of the high desert. Surrounded by loved ones and fueled by coffee, she continues to write stories that reflect her lively spirit. Fans can expect more heartfelt, entertaining books as she keeps following her passions, both in life and in writing.
Writing Career
BA Tortuga has built a successful career writing romance novels that span multiple subgenres, from contemporary cowboy romances to Texas love stories. Her stories consistently deliver humor, heart, and satisfying happy endings, earning her a dedicated readership. She refuses to be confined to one style, keeping her work fresh and engaging for fans.
With a prolific output, she continues to write stories that reflect her unique voice and passion for romance. Her books often feature vibrant characters and dynamic relationships, making them entertaining and emotionally resonant. As she keeps creating, readers can expect more of the lively, heartfelt storytelling she’s known for.
Trial by Fire
B.A. Tortuga’s M/M romance novel Trial by Fire was published on March 15, 2016, by Dreamspinner Press. It serves as the first installment in the AusTex series. The book remains available in digital and print formats for readers.
An Australian cattle rancher, Lachlan McCoughney, travels to Texas after his sister’s death to claim his infant niece, Chloe. Expecting neglect, he’s surprised to find her well cared for by rodeo cowboy Holden Sheffield. Despite initial tensions, the two men feel a strong attraction as they navigate their new responsibilities. Together, they work to build a family across continents while discovering love.
Readers looking for a heartfelt M/M romance will enjoy Trial by Fire, where an Australian rancher and a Texas cowboy clash then connect over family duty. The story balances emotional depth with slow-burning chemistry as the men bond while caring for an unexpected child. Tortuga’s vivid settings and authentic characters make the cross-continental relationship compelling.
Fans of found family and opposites-attract dynamics will find this a satisfying read.
Just Like Cats and Dogs
B.A. Tortuga’s paranormal M/M shapeshifter romance Just Like Cats and Dogs was published on September 24, 2011, by Torquere Press. It serves as the first installment in the Sanctuary series. The book remains available in digital and print formats for interested readers.
Feline shifter Sam returns to his wolf pack family in New Mexico after a loved one’s death, despite always feeling like an outsider. Wolf shifter Gus, usually a wanderer, happens to be visiting the pack when Sam arrives and finds himself unexpectedly drawn to his former high school rival. Though their attraction is undeniable, the pair struggles to reconcile their differences while navigating pack dynamics.
External threats complicate their tentative connection, testing whether their unlikely bond can survive.
Anyone who enjoys paranormal romance with emotional depth will appreciate Just Like Cats and Dogs, where a feline shifter and wolf shifter navigate their unexpected attraction amidst family tensions. Tortuga creates compelling tension between the opposites-attract pair while exploring pack dynamics and personal history.
The New Mexico setting adds rich atmosphere to this shifter world. Fans of the genre will find this enemies-to-lovers story satisfying with its mix of heat and heart.
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