Shirley Jump Books In Order
Book links take you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn money from qualifying purchases.Publication Order of Bachelor Bake-Off Books
A Teaspoon of Trouble | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Spoonful of Sugar | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Barlow Brothers Books
The Homecoming Queen Gets Her Man | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Instant Family Man | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Tycoon's Proposal | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Firefighter's Family Secret | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Winning the Nanny's Heart | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Fortune's Island Books
And Then Forever | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Can't Get Over You | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Harbor Cove Books
Publication Order of Makeover Books
Publication Order of The McKenna Brothers Books
One Day to Find a Husband | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How the Playboy Got Serious | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Return of the Last McKenna | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Mercy, Indiana Books
Kissing Mr. Wrong | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beauty and the Bachelor | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Single Dad's Second Chance | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Falling for the Marine | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of O'Bannon Sisters Books
The Perfect Recipe for Love and Friendship | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret Ingredient for a Happy Marriage | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Recipes With Romance Books
The Devil Served Tortellini | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Angel Craved Lobster | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bachelor Preferred Pastry | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Rescue Bay Books
From There to Back Again | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
All Summer Long | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
It's About Time | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Southern Belle Book Club Books
Publication Order of The Stone Gap Inn Books
The Family He Didn't Expect | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Last Second Chance | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Unexpected Christmas Gift | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Marriage Rescue | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Sweet and Savory Books
The Bride Wore Chocolate | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Groom Wanted Seconds | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Devil Served Desire | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Angel Tasted Temptation | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Beauty Charmed Santa | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Playboy Savored Seduction | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Boss Courted Trouble | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Millionaire Tempted Fate | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Chronological Order of Sweet and Savory Books
The Groom Wanted Seconds | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bride Wore Chocolate | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Devil Served Desire | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Angel Tasted Temptation | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Millionaire Tempted Fate | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Playboy Savored Seduction | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Beauty Charmed Santa | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Boss Courted Trouble | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Sweetheart Sisters Books
The Sweetheart Bargain | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sweetheart Rules | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sweetheart Secret | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
The Virgin's Proposal | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bachelor's Dare | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Daddy's Promise | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Marine's Kiss | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dating Game | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Miracle on Christmas Eve | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rescued by Mr. Right | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Other Wife | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pretty Bad | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Back to Mr & Mrs | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Really Something | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Simply The Best | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Around the Bend | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Midnight Kiss, New Year Wish | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Love Lottery | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Family Christmas in Riverbend | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Mistletoe Kiss with the Boss | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In Other Words, Love | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
After She Vanished | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Refuge Up in Flames | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Forever Family | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Fools Rush In | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Driving Mr. Wrong Home | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
My Calendar Is Written in Crayon | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Finding Level Ground: The Story of Matthew DeRemer | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Baby On Board Books
The Husband | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rescued: Mother-to-be | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Inherited: Baby | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Pregnancy Surprise | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Baby Twins | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Duke's Baby | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Executive Mother-To-Be | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pregnant: Father Wanted | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Boss's Little Miracle | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Expecting a Miracle | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Baby, His Proposal | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Adopted: Outback Baby | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Millionaire's Nanny Arrangement | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Two Little Miracles | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Boardroom Baby Surprise | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Italian Tycoon, Secret Son | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Keeping Her Baby's Secret | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Adopted: Family in a Million | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secret Baby, Surprise Parents | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Confidential: Expecting! | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Billionaire's Baby | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Doorstep Daddy | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hired: Nanny Bride | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Baby Wish | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cowboy's Baby | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Italian's Forgotten Baby | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sheriff Needs a Nanny | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Their Miracle Twins | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Bride for All Seasons Books
The Bride's Baby | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Saying Yes To The Millionaire | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Millionaire's Proposal | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Marry-Me Christmas | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Christmas Treats Books
Cowboy Daddy, Jingle-Bell Baby | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Princess For Christmas | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Under the Boss's Mistletoe | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Magic of a Family Christmas | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Diamond Brides Books
The Australian's Society Bride | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Valentine Blind Date | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bridesmaid and the Billionaire | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Manhattan Boss, Diamond Proposal | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Fun Factor Books
Mistletoe and the Lost Stiletto | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deserted Island, Dreamy Ex! | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Winning a Groom in 10 Dates | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Oh-So-Sensible Secretary | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Molly Cooper's Dream Date | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Girl in a Vintage Dress | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kisses on Her Christmas List | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Swept Off Her Stilettos | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How to Lasso a Cowboy | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mr. Right There All Along. Jackie Braun | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tipping the Waitress with Diamonds | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Gingerbread Girls Books
Snowflakes and Silver Linings | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Marry Me Under the Mistletoe | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Christmas Baby Surprise | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Girls' Weekend in Vegas Books
Vegas Pregnancy Surprise | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Saving Cinderella! | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Inconveniently Wed! | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wedding Date with the Best Man | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Holiday Miracles Books
Snowbound in the Earl's Castle | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sleigh Ride with the Rancher | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mistletoe Kisses with the Billionaire | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Hotel Marchand Books
In the Dark | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Setup | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Unknown Woman | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Damage Control | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bourbon Street Blues | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Some Like It Hot | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love Is Lovelier | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unmasked | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Summer Lover | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Secret Life | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Second Chance | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Legacy | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Summer Lover | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of In a Fairy Tale World... Books
Their Little Cowgirl | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rich Man, Poor Bride | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Frog Prince | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Engaged to the Sheik | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nighttime Sweethearts | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Twice A Princess | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of In Her Shoes... Books
Nanny to the Billionaire's Son | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cinderella's Wedding Wish | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Maid in Montana | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Invitation to the Boss's Ball | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Girl from Honeysuckle Farm | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hired: Cinderella Chef | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Frenchman's Plain-Jane Project | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Invitation to the Boss's Ball | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His L.A. Cinderella | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cinderella: Hired by the Prince | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Housekeeper's Happy-Ever-After | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Three Times a Bridesmaid... | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Housekeeper's Happy-Ever-After | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
What's a Housekeeper to Do? | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If the Red Slipper Fits... | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Once Upon a Time in Tarrula | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Rancher's Housekeeper | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Plain-Jane Cinderella | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Dance with a Prince | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Montana Mavericks: The Baby Bonanza Books
Marriage, Maverick Style! | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Maverick M.D. | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Maverick and a Half | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Maverick vs. Maverick | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Maverick's Holiday Surprise | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The More Mavericks, the Merrier! | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The More Mavericks, the Merrier! | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Mothers In A Million Books
First Comes Baby | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Matchmaker's Happy Ending / Boardroom Bride and Groom | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Second Chance with the Rebel | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Father for Her Triplets | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nine to Five Books
Beyond All Reason | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
To Tame A Proud Heart | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sleeping with the Boss | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Boss's Proposal | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Merger By Matrimony | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secretary on Demand | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Assignment: Seduction | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Once Upon a Kiss Books
The Prince, The Lady & The Tower | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In Papa Bear'S Bed | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beauty and the Brooding Boss | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Her Desert Prince | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Not-So-Perfect Princess | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Princess Test | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ballerina Bride | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Paradise Key Books
Summer Love | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love at the Beach Shop | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Resort to Love | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Small Town Love | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Soulmates Books
Cassie's Cowboy | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Husband in Her Eyes | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Because Of The Ring | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
With One Touch | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wish | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Gift from the Past | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kissedby Cat | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of The Wedding Planners Books
The Best Man's Baby | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Convenient Groom | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Professional Engagement | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
SOS Marry Me! | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Millionaire Dad, Nanny Needed! | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sweetheart Lost and Found | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Winning the Single Mom's Heart | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bridegroom's Secret | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Heir's Convenient Wife | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Chronological Order of The Wedding Planners Books
A Professional Engagement | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Best Man's Baby | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Convenient Groom | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sweetheart Lost and Found | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Heir's Convenient Wife | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
SOS Marry Me! | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Winning the Single Mom's Heart | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Millionaire Dad, Nanny Needed! | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bridegroom's Secret | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Sugar and Spice | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wedding Vows | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ask Me Why | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas Actually | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Something Blue | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Born and raised in Indiana, author Shirley Jump started out writing articles from the early age of 11 years old. Admittedly, her first foray into writing came as both a surprise and an accident. Inspired by the experience of a family from Laos, who were being hosted at her family home, a young Shirley penned an article on the real and humorous trials that can occur when families from two vastly different cultures have to share the same space. Finding that she had ‘hit the nail on the head’ her father had the article typed up and he submitted it to their local newspaper. Suffice it to say that that article was published and this signalled the beginning of Shirley’s long fascination with writing and publication. The desire to write, both for others and because she had the need to do so herself, led a young Shirley to eventually submit an application to work as a freelance kid reporter at the local newspaper. Seeing her name in print at 11 was the start of her career in writing, indeed writing is no longer her career, it has become her real and true passion. Despite having tried teaching, and a brief foray into television journalism where she hosted her own cable shows and co-hosted a late-night comedy show, Shirley made the decision that a life in television was not for her. So she quite famously packed up her eyeliner and concealer and traded life on the screen for life before the screen as a writer.
Despite doing an array of freelance work for newspapers, magazines and other publications, she found that she had more to say. So, after her marriage Shirley decided to foray into the world of romance. This is not a quick fix story, which Shirley found out for herself. Although she had that loving feeling, it seems that that loving feeling was not immediately reciprocated and she came to realise that the world of romance novels was a tough market to break into – there were so many genres and so many people, all with their own unique story to tell. Eventually, 8 years after writing her first romance novel, that first book was eventually published and the romance has poured forth since.
Shirley is an author for both Silhouette Romance and Penguin Books.
It’s a toss up, really, as to whether Shirley is best known for her Sweet and Savoury Romance Series or for the Sweetheart Sisters Series.
The first book in the Sweet and Savoury Series was ‘The Bride Wore Chocolate.’ In it, the heroine, Candy Woodrow is faced with the prospect of juggling her extreme gift basket business ‘Gift Baskets to Die For; her ‘Mr Right’ husband to be; and a Johnny come Lately Mr Wonderful who makes her heart skip all those unexpected heart skip a beat moments.
What’s a girl to do? Well, you’d have to read the book to discover how Candy and her support team deal with this incredibly unexpected dilemma. If you find yourself rooting for ‘the wrong guy’ you can always console yourself by whipping up one of the amazing recipes in the book.
There are four books in the Sweet and Savoury Series, each featuring a heroine who finds herself faced with the most difficult questions in life but who ultimately, receives either a sweet, or savoury reward.
What can be better than romance with recipes you ask?
Admittedly it must be difficult to top the Sweet and Savoury Series (especially when one of those recipes is a hangover remedy featuring a banana, rum, milk, ice and Tylenol ) but Shirley’s store of imagination has gone on to produce the hugely successful Sweetheart Sisters Series.
Described as “A fun, heartwarming, small-town romance” by Shirley’s fellow New York Times Bestselling Author, Jill Shalvis, the Sweetheart Series is a three part series that starts with the Sweetheart Bargain. The series starts with Olivia who, to be honest, is a heroine in seriously shifting waters. Olivia is divorced, and has recently inherited a house from the mother she never knew. Spurned on to learn more about this mother who gave her up, Olivia takes up the challenge of her inheritance and leaves her life in Boston for a new beginning, and hopefully some answers in her inherited home at Rescue Bay, Florida. While there, she starts interacting with her next door neighbour Luke, a hunky, broody helicopter pilot is also struggling to come to terms with a loss of his own. And, of course, she also meets her half sister.
Shirley’s talent places each of her heroines in truly contemporary situations, these are women who have lived, loved, lost and are mostly looking to keep their bills in order and life in check. Mr Right is the myth that they bought at some point but now, having seemingly lost their Happily Ever After, life happens, and these women have to ask themselves, should they take this chance again?
Shirley Jump is the voice of the contemporary woman, seeking to find her way again. The stories that she has woven prompted this quote from the famous Jayne Ann Krentz :
“Shirley Jump’s stories sparkle with warmth and wit and glow with strong, heartfelt emotion. This is real romance.”
Of course Shirley is not only known for her female characters, she also has a trilogy from the male perspective – The Brothers McKenna. This series features three sworn bachelors, who happen to be brothers and their eventual succumbing to affairs of the heart.
Shirley has also ventured into the arena of young adult writing under the pen name AJ Whitten for the Graphia imprint. In young adult writing her preferred genre is horror.
With so many perspectives and such different genres, what is her guiding light in the exposition of her characters one may ask?
Shirley has stated that when writing, TS Eliot’s “The Love Song of J Alfred Prufock” comes to mind, namely, she believes that it is only when the real person is exposed, no more masks, no more pretensions, no more hiding, it is only then that you can find true happiness.
A lifelong reader Shirley’s reading taste encompasses classical literature, contemporary horror and, of course, romance.
So does this New York Times Bestselling Author, USA Today Bestselling Author, member of the Romance Writers Association have any words to share with any up and coming authors? Yes, she does. Just follow her lead and write, write, write!
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