Cathy Gillen Thacker Books In Order
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| Mommy Heiress | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Daddy Christmas | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Baby Romeo: P.I. | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cowboy Cootchie Coo | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| She's Having His Baby | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Baby Romeo | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Brides, Babies & Blizzards Books
| Hot Chocolate Honeymoon | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Snowbound Bride | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Snow Baby | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Brides of Holly Springs Books
| The Virgin's Secret Marriage | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Secret Seduction | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Secret Wedding Wish | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Plain Jane's Secret Life | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Her Secret Valentine | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Calendar Of Romance Books
| Happy New Year, Darling | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Count Your Blessings | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Valentine's Hearts And Flowers | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Flannery's Rainbow | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Man for Easter | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Under His Spell | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Home Free | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Opposing Camps | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Christmas Marriage | (1992) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Deveraux Legacy Books
| His Marriage Bonus | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| My Secret Wife | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Their Instant Baby | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Her Bachelor Challenge | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Heiress | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Taking Over the Tycoon | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Forrester Square Books
| Reinventing Julia | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Twice and for Always | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| All She Needed | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Keeping Faith | (2003) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Word of Honor | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Third Time's the Charm | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Too Good to Refuse | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Illegally Yours | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Come Fly with Me | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Best-Laid Plans | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Escape the Night | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The One That Got Away | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Nobody's Baby | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Secret Lullaby | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Tell No One | (2004) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Ring of Deception | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Harrigans/Birth Order Trilogy Books
| One Man's Folly | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Lifetime Guarantee | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Meant To Be | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Bachelor Auction: Heart of the West Books
Publication Order of Marry Me, Cowboy Books
Publication Order of The Legends of Laramie County Books
| The Texas Rancher's Marriage | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Reluctant Texas Rancher | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Texas Rancher's Vow | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Texas Rancher's Family | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Lockharts of Texas Books
| The Bride Said, "I Did?" | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Bride Said, Finally! | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Bride Said, "Surprise!" | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Virgin Bride Said, "Wow!" | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Lockharts Lost & Found Books
| His Plan For The Quintuplets | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Four Christmas Matchmakers | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Twin Proposal | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Their Texas Triplets | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Their Texas Christmas Gift | (2021) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Triplets' Secret Wish | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Their Texas Christmas Match | (2022) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Temporary Texas Arrangement | (2023) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Lone Star Dads Club Books
| Mommy for Hire | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Baby For Mommy | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Mommy for Christmas | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Mommy Proposal | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Wanted: One Mommy | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Marriage, Inc. Books
| Wedding of the Year | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Father of the Bride | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Made in Texas: Families of the Lone Star State Books
| Hannah's Baby | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Baby in the Bunkhouse | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Inherited Twins | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Found: One Baby | (2009) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The McCabes of Texas Books
| A Cowboy Kind of Daddy | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Cowboy's Woman | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Dr Cowboy | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Wildcat Cowboy | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Dad Next Door | (2020) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The McCabes: Next Generation Books
| Christmas Lullaby | (2005) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Blame It on Texas | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Texas Wedding Vow | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Laramie, Texas Christmas | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| From Texas, with Love | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Ultimate Texas Bachelor | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of McCabe Family Books
| Texas Vows | (2001) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Seven-Year Proposal | (2012) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of McCabe Homecoming Books
| The Long, Hot Texas Summer | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Texas Christmas Gift | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Texas Lawman's Woman | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Texas Wildcatter's Baby | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of McCabe Multiples Books
| Runaway Lone Star Bride | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Lone Star Christmas | (2014) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Lone Star Valentine | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Lone Star Daddy | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Lone Star Baby | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Lone Star Twins | (2015) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of New Arrivals Books
| Who's the Daddy? | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Baby By Chance | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Angel's Baby | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Angel's Baby | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Bounty Hunter's Baby | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Make Room for Baby | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| And Babies Make Ten | (1999) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cowboy Be Mine | (2000) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Texas Legacies: The Carrigans Books
| The Rancher's Christmas Baby | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Rancher's Family Thanksgiving | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Rancher Next Door | (2007) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Gentleman Rancher | (2008) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Texas Legacies: The Lockharts Books
| A Texas Soldier's Family | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Texas Cowboy's Christmas | (2016) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Texas Valentine Twins | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Wanted: Texas Daddy | (2017) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Texas Legacies: The McCabes Books
| A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Triplet's First Thanksgiving | (2010) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Cowboy to Marry | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Her Cowboy Daddy | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| One Wild Cowboy | (2011) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Texas Legends: The McCabes Books
| The Texas Cowboy's Baby Rescue | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Texas Cowboy's Triplets | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Texas Cowboy's Quadruplets | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| His Baby Bargain | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Their Inherited Triplets | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Tale of Two Christmas Letters | (2019) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Too Many Dads Books
| Baby on the Doorstep | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Too Many Moms | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Daddy to the Rescue | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Wild West Weddings Books
| The Cowboy's Bride | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Ranch Stud | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| The Maverick Marriage | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| One Hot Cowboy | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Spur-of-the-Moment Marriage | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Hasty Weddings Books
| Wife In Name Only | (1994) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Men In Uniform Books
Publication Order of Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time Books
Publication Order of Bride's Bay Resort Books
| Matchmaking Baby | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Indiscretions | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Love and Lies | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Make Believe Engagement | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Stranger in the Night | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Married to a Stranger | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Dulcie's Gift | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Christmas is for Kids Books
| A Carol Christmas | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Best Gift Of All | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| It Happened One Christmas | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Wanted: Christmas Mommy | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Merry Christmas, Mommy | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Father for Christmas | (1997) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cowboy Santa | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Baby's First Christmas | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Smoochin' Santa | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Gift-Wrapped Dad | (1998) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| A Very Special Need | (2013) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Men at Work Books
Publication Order of Close to Home Books
| Fantasy Man | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Strings | (1988) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Mother Knows Best | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Sail Away | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Mother for Hire | (1989) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Cupid Connection | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Moonlight and Lace | (1990) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Slow Larkin's Revenge | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| All That Glitters | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Free Spirits | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Beyond Summer | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Tangled Web | (1991) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Gerrity's Bride | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Bound for Bliss | (2006) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of The Blackthorn Brotherhood Books
| The Reformer | (1996) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Publication Order of Home on the Ranch Books
Publication Order of Crystal Creek Books
Publication Order of Anthologies
| Just Add Children | (1995) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Return to Crystal Creek | (2002) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
| Home on the Ranch | (2018) | Description / Buy at Amazon |
Cathy Gillen Thacker is American bestselling author of romance novels. The author began writing to occupy herself while she was taking care of her small children. While she was still learning on how to be an author, she wrote seven books and fortunately her eighth attempt was finally accepted and published in July 1982. Since her debut novel, the author has published over 70 books that have been published in over 15 languages and sold in over 35 countries. The author is a member of the Romance Writers of America, and she is a wife to Charlie and mother to Sarah, David, and Julie.
Thacker is popularly known for her warm family stories and funny romance comedies. When writing, the authors biggest goal is to entertain and uplift the readers. Most of her books have been listed on several bestsellers lists.
The author has over 15 published book series, over 30 standalone novels, and Omnibuses. Additionally, she has contributed to series such as Western Lovers, Men at Work, Velvet Glove among many other series.
The Texas Lawman’s Woman (2013)
The Texas Lawman’s Woman is the first novel in McCabe Homecoming series written by American bestselling author Cathy Gillen. Shelley Meyerson is yet to forgive Colt McCabe for what he did during the prom night despite his explanation why he did not show up during that night. The duo had planned something special together with their friends.
Not only did McCabe stand her up but also arrived late, dressed poorly and did not even bother calling her before standing her up. So after their graduation, Shelley moved on and married another man and went on to live the life of adventure. She ended up pregnant and even realized that the life of adventure would never be suitable for her and most for her baby.
So she decides to go back home so that she can give her child a better childhood and also be a responsible mother.
On the other hand, Colt McCabe now works as the town deputy sheriff, and he is somehow ‘too nice.’ He does not give people warnings or tickets, all that he wants is to help them and give them second chances. He ends up a meeting with Shelley and once again wants to help her and probably be her white knight. However, Shelley independence is one thing that will not allow them to be so close to each other that easily.
The fact that they are going to be best man and maid of honor at their friend’s wedding ceremony will not help Shelley keep a distance from a man who stood her up. Furthermore, since their friend away, it is upon Shelley and Cold to coordinate together and ensure that everything is in order. However, when Shelley gets evicted from her house things will become more complicated for these two former lovers.
Shelley and Cold soon find themselves stuck in between making decision guided by the lessons of their past.
The debut novel in this series is a great read. Shelley is a good character; she may be a mother but still stuck in her dream world. She hopes that everything would work her way without having to take any responsibilities for her actions. One can evidently see that she never grew up beyond the prom and acted and judged as if she was in high school.
On the other hand, Colt is a sweet, handsome character. He is often viewed as a too nice fellow who would rather give second chances instead of warnings or tickets something that can cause him trouble in his career. His actions of second chances and politeness made people view him as someone who would cover mistakes.
The Texas Lawman’s Woman is a good read featuring two characters that need to grow up so that their love could develop into something into something big.
The Long Hot Texas Summer (2013)
Justin is creating up a ranch for troubled teenagers. He is performing very well except that the carpentry work is giving him a headache. So he hires a professional carpenter to help, and he is flabbergasted when the carpenter turns out to be a tall, gorgeous woman. He is immediately attracted to the lady but sets the priority first and needs the run-up and running quickly. When they are both requested to take charge of teen’s community service, he notices that the lady makes a quick connection with the trouble kids.
Justin gave up his promising job to start a ranch. Apparently his first attempt to help other teens did not turn out so well, so he decided to give it a final shot. Amanda’s arrival surprises since he never thought such a beautiful woman would perform so well. He is attracted to her but has to do the job first. Lamar arrival gives Justin a chance to begin his job with the teens but later finds himself having trouble with him. Amanda immediately connects with Lamar, something that makes Justin realize that Amanda is an excellent resource.
What you will love most about Justin is his appreciative nature. He does not mind when the lady performs the carpenters work, though at times he is jealous that Amanda’s connects with Lamar while he cannot. His feelings for Amanda rapidly developed but had patience and did not push so much for her to reciprocate.
On the other hand, Amanda seems a happy woman despite having a challenging childhood were her parents divorced in pursuit of their happiness. She spent the greater extent of her childhood with her grandparents who instilled discipline and love to her. Her engagement with her man did not last long due to the problems she faced from his fiancé’s wealthy family. This caused her to develop some issues, especially when getting along with wealthy families and men. Even though she develops feelings for Justin, she is afraid of ending up being heartbroken, and thus she maintains her distance. However, she is surprised when her dark past does not bother him and soon starts believing that relationship with him would be possible.
Lastly, Lamar was a great secondary character. His actions and attitude are what showcased what the whole idea of the ranch was all about. He showed weaknesses and strengths of both Amanda and Justin.
Overall, The Long Hot Texas Summer is a fantastic read from Cathy Gillen Thacker. The author uniquely showcases romance in the most unanticipated manner that will keep you longing for more and more romance. If you love romance novels, it is recommended you read Cathy Gillen Thacker books.
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