Barbara Freethy Books in Order
Barbara Freethy's passion for writing was ignited by her love of reading, often delving into her mother's extensive library of romantic novels as a child growing up in an all-boy neighborhood. After graduating from the University of California at Santa Barbara, she pursued a career in Public Relations, but soon discovered her true calling in writing. Traditionally published for many years, Barbara founded FOG CITY PUBLISHING in 2011, and has since achieved remarkable success, selling over 8 million books worldwide. Her prolific output includes 69 novels across various genres, including contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction. Notable among her works is the #1 New York Times bestseller SUMMER SECRETS. Barbara is currently writing THE CALLAWAYS, a connected family series featuring San Francisco firefighters, and has also concluded the Lightning Strikes Trilogy and the Bachelors & Bridesmaids series. When not writing, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with loved ones in beautiful Lake Tahoe, and reading.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Barbara Freethy
- #1AmazonOn a Night Like This(2012)
- #2AmazonSo This Is Love(2013)
- #3AmazonFalling for a Stranger(2013)
- #4AmazonBetween Now and Forever(2013)
- #5AmazonNobody But You(2013)
- #6AmazonAll a Heart Needs(2014)
- #7AmazonThat Summer Night(2014)
- #8AmazonWhen Shadows Fall(2014)
- #9AmazonSomewhere Only We Know(2015)
- #10AmazonIf I Didn't Know Better(2015)
- #11AmazonTender is the Night(2016)
- #12AmazonTake Me Home(2016)
- #13AmazonCloser To You(2016)
- #14AmazonOnce You're Mine(2017)
- #15AmazonCan't Let Go(2017)
- #16AmazonSecrets We Keep(2018)
- #1AmazonPerilous Trust(2017)
- #2AmazonReckless Whisper(2018)
- #3AmazonDesperate Play(2018)
- #4AmazonElusive Promise(2018)
- #5AmazonDangerous Choice(2019)
- #6AmazonRuthless Cross(2019)
- #7AmazonCritical Doubt(2020)
- #8AmazonFearless Pursuit(2020)
- #9AmazonDaring Deception(2021)
- #10AmazonRisky Bargain(2021)
- #11AmazonPerfect Target(2022)
- #12AmazonFatal Betrayal(2023)
- #13AmazonDeadly Trap(2024)
- #14AmazonLethal Game(2024)
- #15AmazonShattered Truth(2025)
- #1AmazonThe Way Back Home(2012)
- #1AmazonPromise of Marriage(1990)
- #2AmazonHometown Hero(1991)
- #3AmazonTwo to Tango(1992)
- #4AmazonThe Right Man For Loving(1992)
- #5AmazonTo the Rescue(1993)
- #6AmazonThe Man Behind The Magic(1993)
- #7AmazonA Man Like Jake(1994)
- #8AmazonDaniel's Gift(1996)
- #9AmazonRyan's Return(1996)
- #10AmazonAsk Mariah(1997)
- #11AmazonOne True Love(1998)
- #12AmazonThe Sweetest Thing(1999)
- #13AmazonAlmost Home(2000)
- #14AmazonJust the Way You Are(2000)
- #15AmazonSome Kind of Wonderful(2001)
- #16AmazonLove Will Find a Way(2002)
- #17AmazonSummer Secrets(2003)
- #18AmazonGolden Lies(2004)
- #19AmazonThe Cuzzian Horse(2004)
- #20AmazonAll She Ever Wanted(2004)
- #21AmazonDon't Say a Word(2005)
- #22AmazonPatrick Michael O'Reilly's 13th Summer(2007)
- #23AmazonSweet Somethings(2017)
- #24AmazonAll the Pretty People(2022)
- #25AmazonLast One to Know(2022)
- #26AmazonThe Other Emily(2023)
- #27AmazonNothing Breaks Like a Heart(2025)
About Barbara Freethy
Barbara Freethy's passion for writing was ignited by her love of reading, often delving into her mother's extensive library of romantic novels as a child growing up in an all-boy neighborhood. After graduating from the University of California at Santa Barbara, she pursued a career in Public Relations, but soon discovered her true calling in writing. Traditionally published for many years, Barbara founded FOG CITY PUBLISHING in 2011, and has since achieved remarkable success, selling over 8 million books worldwide. Her prolific output includes 69 novels across various genres, including contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction. Notable among her works is the #1 New York Times bestseller SUMMER SECRETS. Barbara is currently writing THE CALLAWAYS, a connected family series featuring San Francisco firefighters, and has also concluded the Lightning Strikes Trilogy and the Bachelors & Bridesmaids series. When not writing, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with loved ones in beautiful Lake Tahoe, and reading.
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