Rita Herron Books In Order
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Marry Me, Maddie | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sleepless in Savannah | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love Me Lucy | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Badge Of Courage Books
The Secret She Kept | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Body in the Wall | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Badge Of Honor Mysteries Books
Mysterious Abduction | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Left to Die | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Protective Order | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Suspicious Circumstances | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Badge Of Justice Books
Redemption at Hawk's Landing | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Safe at Hawk's Landing | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hideaway at Hawk's Landing | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hostage at Hawk's Landing | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Brides & Grooms Books
Here Comes the Bride | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
There Goes the Groom | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Bucking Bronc Lodge Books
Certified Cowboy | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cowboy in the Extreme | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cowboy to the Max | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cowboy Cop | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Native Cowboy | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ultimate Cowboy | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Cold Case Books
Cold Case at Camden Crossing | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cold Case at Carlton's Canyon | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cold Case at Cobra Creek | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cold Case in Cherokee Crossing | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Demonborn Books
Insatiable Desire / Heartless | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dark Hunger / Mindless | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Forbidden Passion / Soulless | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Detective Ellie Reeves Books
The Silent Dolls | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wildflower Graves | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Burning Girls | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Frozen Souls | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stolen Angels | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hidden Bones | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Girl in the River | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Widow Lake | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Falcon Ridge Books
The Man from Falcon Ridge | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Return to Falcon Ridge | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Force of the Falcon | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Graveyard Falls Books
All the Beautiful Brides | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
All the Pretty Faces | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
All the Dead Girls | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Guardian Angel Investigations Books
Silent Night Sanctuary | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Secret Christmas Baby | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unbreakable Bond | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Guardian Angel Investigations: Lost & Found Books
Publication Order of Hartwell Hope Chests Books
Have Baby, Need Beau | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Have Husband, Need Honeymoon | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Have Gown, Need Groom | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Have Bouquet, Need Boyfriend | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Have Cowboy, Need Cupid | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Heroes Of Horseshoe Creek Books
Lock, Stock and McCullen | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
McCullen's Secret Son | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Roping Ray McCullen | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Warrior Son | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Missing McCullen | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Last McCullen | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Keepers Books
Pretty Little Killers | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Good Little Girls | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Little White Lies | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dead Little Darlings | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Manhunt Books
Safe in His Arms | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Safe by His Side | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Safe with Him | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nighthawk Island Books
Silent Surrender | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Memories of Megan | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cradle Mission | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Undercover Avenger | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Midnight Disclosures | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mysterious Circumstances | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vows of Vengeance | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Look-Alike | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Up in Flames | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Under His Skin | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In the Flesh | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Seven Nights Books
Publication Order of Slaughter Creek Books
Before She Dies | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dying to Tell | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Dying Breath | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Worth Dying For | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dying for Love | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Colorado Confidential Books
Publication Order of Cowboys Royale Books
Brandishing a Crown | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Seized by the Sheik | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ransom for a Prince | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
By Order of the Prince | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sovereign Sheriff | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Black Sheep Sheik | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Diamonds & Daddies Books
Platinum Cowboy | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Desert Ice Daddy | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Baby Bling | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Priceless Newborn Prince | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Her Protector Books
Publication Order of Kenner County Crime Unit Books
Secrets in Four Corners | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Profile Durango | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
She's Positive | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Collecting Evidence | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snowed in with the Boss | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Lights Out Books
Royal Lockdown | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Safe Before Dawn | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Baby Before Dawn | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Anything for His Son | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Meet Me at Midnight | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Memory Away... Books
Publication Order of Mossy Creek Books
Mossy Creek | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Reunion at Mossy Creek | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Summer in Mossy Creek | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Blessings of Mossy Creek | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Day in Mossy Creek | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
At Home in Mossy Creek | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gone But Not Forgotten | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Critters of Mossy Creek | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Closer Than They Appear | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Seeing Double Books
Peek-A-Boo Protector | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Covert Cootchie-Cootchie-Coo | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Silver Star Of Texas Books
Trace Evidence In Tarrant County / For Justice and Love | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Justice for a Ranger | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Silver Star Of Texas: Cantara Hills Investigation Books
Beneath The Badge | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Questioning the Heiress | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Silver Star Of Texas: Comanche Creek Books
Classified Cowboy | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shotgun Sheriff | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rawhide Ranger | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Stormwatch Books
Frozen Ground | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deep Freeze | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wind Chill | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Black Ice | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snow Brides | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Snow Blind | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Trading Places Books
The Rancher Wore Suits | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Doctor Wore Boots | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Welcome To Matrimony Books
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Child's Play | (1971) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thief of Hearts | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Husband Hunting 101 | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mirror, Mirror | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Eyewitness | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Under the Covers | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Breath Away | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Last Kiss Goodbye | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In a Heartbeat | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Say You Love Me | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Don't Say a Word | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His-And-Hers Twins | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Single and Searching | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
On the Edge | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Surviving Summers with Kids: Funfilled Activities for All | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Take Charge Now! | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Safe Haven Books
The Message | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Measure of Deceit | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Come Gentle the Dawn | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Line | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deadly Currents | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Reluctant Bride | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hired Hand | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dead Heat | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Night Prince | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tempting Faith | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Haven in His Arms | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Odd Man Out | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
True Lies | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
At the Midnight Hour | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Caitlin's Guardian Angel | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Friend's Wife | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Badlands Bride | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Suitable Bodyguard / The Bodyguard | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Marrying Kind | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Only Child | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Renegade's Redemption | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sunset Promises | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Amnesiac Bride | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Return to Sender | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Clay Yeager's Redemption | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Keeping Annie Safe | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Private Bodyguard | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Inadmissible Passion | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Memories of Megan | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Touch Me In The Dark | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secrets and Lies | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Walk Down the Aisle Books
The Husband Campaign | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Arabian Mistress | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Have Baby, Need Beau | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Undercover Baby | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trading Places | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Witness, Her Child | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Top Secret Babies Books
The Bodyguard's Baby | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Saving His Son | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Undercover Baby | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret She Keeps | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Heir to Secret Memories | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Claiming His Family | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Undercover Babies | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mommy Under Cover | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Not-So-Secret Baby | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Epiphany | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ten Brides for Ten Heroes Cookbook | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Always the budding writer from a very early age, the American author Rita Herron was a keen scribe, something which carried through with her to adulthood working as a writer of suspense and mystery novels. Knowing how to keep the reader hooked right until the very end, she clearly has a strong gift for engaging and tension building narratives, along with characters that her audience find themselves relating to extremely easily. Reaching the top of various best-seller lists on numerous occasion, this is a method that’s definitely working for her, as her global audience builds worldwide at a fast and rapid rate.
Early and Personal Life
It was at the young age of just eight when she first fell in love with the written word, as she read her first Trixie Belden mystery novel and was immediately hooked. Wanting to follow in this tradition of mystery novelists herself, she quickly developed her passion, never once believing that she could make a serious living out of it, instead just doing it for the love of writing. It was then at twelve she finally completed her first novel in its rawest form and, working in a number of other positions throughout the years, she would continually come back to her love of writing, never quite able to shake her primary passion.
Getting a number of jobs in the following years, she fell into teaching at a kindergarten with her teaching degree, something which she took with her as she continued to develop her talents. For some time she would work in the classroom, as she took her voice and crafted and molded it in the years to come, something which would work well for her. After some time she finally put the classroom behind her, as she decided to become the novelist that she’d always wanted to be instead, going on to sell her first books.
Witnessing the creativity of children and how they worked and played during her time in school really allowed her to explore all the possibilities of storytelling. Opening it up as an art-form for her, she was able to immerse herself completely in the practice, as she soon started to write children’s stories based on the what she had seen around her. It was then that she’d continue this interest, going back to her primary passion, as she started to revisit her own childhood love of mysteries and suspense.
Performing some of her stories to the children, she was able to refine and hone her craft at its primary stages, something which would help her in the years to come. Now living in Georgia as a native of Milledgeville, she continues to write to this very day, as she carries on this love of story-telling, sharing her gift with a world-wide audience this time. As more books are planned on the horizon, it appears this is going to continue for some time yet, as her career grows from strength-to-strength into the foreseeable future.
Writing Career
She has sold over fifty books to date and counting, many of them being suspense and romance novels, with a number of them also being tinged with mystery. Following her own schedule now, whilst keeping up family requirements being both a mother and a grandmother, it is around this time-frame that she finds her creativity is at its peak. Whether it’s gritty and dark thrillers, or suspense filled romance novels, she is constantly on the look-out for new and exciting ideas which can inspire her next story.
Respected by both her peers and contemporaries, she has critical success as well as commercial success, as her name has been nominated for various awards on a number of occasions. Achieving global success as well, there’s clearly an audience for her work that will continue to grow as time goes on and her books carry on being released. There’s plenty more books set to be released in the near future, many of which are franchises that maintain a keen following, something that isn’t stopping anytime soon.
Marry Me, Maddie
First published in 2001 on the first of August through the Love Spell publishing house, this is an early entry from Rita Herron, as it shows her talents burgeoning as a writer. Setting a certain style and tone for what was to follow in her writing career to be, she quickly amassed a following of loyal readers with this standalone feature. Creating a rich and vibrant tone, it carries through with a light-hearted pace and easy to follow narrative, that many among her audience clearly find engaging.
Whilst this book is a bright and breezy read, it clearly displays Rita Herron in her element as an author, allowing the readers a quick route into her work. Showing the relationship between a bad-boy bachelor and his romance with a southern independent woman, it charts well-worn territory, but with fresh eyes. Giving the readers what they want, it charts all the sparks and romance that comes from the relationship, as the chemistry builds between them. Can he settle down? What will become of them both? Will he say marry me, Maddie?
Worth Dying For
Initially published on the 22nd of April, 2014, through the Montlake Romance publishing label, it was to be the third part in the ongoing Slaughter Creek franchise. Set in Tennessee, this series has its own distinct style and tone which she has cultivated over the run of the books, creating a much beloved set of novels. With its ambiance as well, this particular entry enables the reader to dive right in as, whilst it may have a loyal following already, it is not entirely inaccessible either.
Set within the thriller mold, it sees Special Agent Liz Lucas returning from leave after dealing with the trauma of her previous case, only to be assigned to a case with the ‘Dissector’. Not only that, but she’s been placed under the lead of Special Agent Rafe Hood who’s taking charge of the investigation, someone who used to be her lover. So, despite being caught up in-between the chemistry she feels for her boss and trying to catch a killer, she must also get over the events of her past assignment. Will she be able to catch the killer? Can she keep her feelings in check? What will she find that’s worth dying for?
After reading your first two books about Harrison Hawk and Lucas Hawk, will you be writing about Dexter and Brayden Hawk