Curtiss Ann Matlock Books in Order
Curtiss Ann Matlock is a prolific author of thirty-eight books and short stories, with a global readership of over 7 million. Her writing has garnered widespread acclaim, including spots on the USA TODAY bestseller list and numerous awards. Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, into a family of avid readers, Curtiss Ann began reading before entering first grade and developed a passion for writing early on. She launched her writing career in her early thirties, publishing two articles that sparked her enthusiasm for storytelling. She went on to study professional writing at the University of Oklahoma under renowned instructors Jack Bickham and Carolyn Hart. In her second year, she achieved her dream by selling her debut novel, a romance, to Harlequin Books. With a distinctive Southern voice, her stories celebrate the resilience and humor of everyday people and small-town life. Notable works include the Valentine series, which began with the 1999 publication of <i>Lost Highways</i>, a <i>RITA Award</i> nominated novel.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Curtiss Ann Matlock
- #1AmazonCircumstantial Evidence (By: Annette Broadrick)(1984)
- #2AmazonMcCade's Woman (By: Rita Rainville)(1985)
- #3AmazonOnce Upon A Time (By: Lucy Gordon)(1986)
- #4AmazonTo Choose A Wife (By: Phyllis Halldorson)(1987)
- #5AmazonTaking Savanah (By: Pepper Adams)(1988)
- #6AmazonLazarus Rising (By: Anne Stuart)(1990)
- #7AmazonThe Nesting Instinct (By: Elizabeth August)(1990)
- #8AmazonMake-Believe Marriage (By: Carole Buck)(1990)
- #9AmazonThe Bridal Price (By: Barbara Boswell)(1990)
- #10AmazonRunaway Bride (By: Karen Leabo)(1991)
- #11AmazonA Practical Marriage (By: Dallas Schulze)(1991)
- #12AmazonIn the Line of Duty (By: Doreen Roberts)(1991)
- #13AmazonFather of the Bride (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)(1991)
- #14AmazonAnnie in the Morning(1991)
- #15AmazonThe Cowboy and the Chauffeur (By: Elizabeth August)(1991)
- #16AmazonWedding Eve (By: Betsy Johnson)(1992)
- #17AmazonNot His Wedding! (By: Suzanne Simms)(1992)
- #18AmazonBest Man For The Job (By: Dixie Browning)(1992)
- #1AmazonThe Reckoning (By: Joleen Daniels)(1989)
- #2AmazonHome Fires Burning Bright (By: Laurie Paige)(1990)
- #3AmazonMustang Valley (By: Jackie Merritt)(1991)
- #4AmazonRodeo Rider (By: Stella Bagwell)(1992)
- #5AmazonWoman at Willagong Creek (By: Jessica Hart)(1992)
- #6AmazonDangerous (By: Caroline Cross)(1993)
- #7AmazonMadeleine's Cowboy (By: Kristine Rolofson)(1994)
- #8AmazonRancher's Choice (By: Kylie Brant)(1994)
- #9AmazonThe Farmer Takes A Wife (By: Jodi O'Donnell)(1994)
- #10AmazonCowboy's Kin (By: Victoria Pade)(1994)
- #11AmazonWhite Gold(1994)
- #12AmazonThe Wilde Bunch (By: Barbara Boswell)(1995)
- #13AmazonGideon's Bride (By: Amelia Autin)(1995)
- #14AmazonThe Cowboy's Courtship (By: Patricia Thayer)(1995)
- #15AmazonA Man Without Love (By: Beverly Bird)(1995)
- #16AmazonMarriage Incorporated (By: Debbi Rawlins)(1995)
- #17AmazonA Shotgun Wedding (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)(1995)
- #18AmazonMidnight Cowboy (By: Adrianne Lee)(1995)
- #19AmazonThe Rancher and the Baby (By: Elizabeth August)(1996)
- #20AmazonDaddy on Demand (By: Judy Christenberry)(1996)
- #21AmazonThe Badlands Bride (By: Rebecca Winters)(1996)
- #22AmazonThe Newlywed Game (By: Bonnie K. Winn)(1996)
- #23AmazonBulletproof Heart (By: Sheryl Lynn)(1996)
- #24AmazonTemporary Husband (By: Day Leclaire)(1996)
- #25AmazonLucky Devil (By: Patricia Rosemoor)(1996)
- #26AmazonThe Other Laura (By: Sheryl Lynn)(1996)
- #27AmazonShe Caught the Sheriff (By: Anne Marie Duquette)(1996)
- #28AmazonCowboy at the Wedding (By: Karen Rose Smith)(1996)
- #29AmazonThe Cowboy Wants a Wife! (By: Susan Fox)(1996)
- #30AmazonTrouble At Lone Spur (By: Roz Fox)(1996)
- #31AmazonMarry Me, Cowboy (By: Cheryl Biggs)(1997)
- #32AmazonCowboys Do It Best (By: Eileen Wilks)(1997)
- #33AmazonUpon a Midnight Clear (By: Lynn Erickson)(1997)
- #34AmazonThe Return of the Cowboy (By: Cheryl Biggs)(1997)
- #35AmazonTexas Dawn (By: Joan Elliott Pickart)(1997)
- #36AmazonMidnight Prey (By: Caroline Burnes)(1997)
- #37AmazonThe Troublemaker Bride (By: Leanne Banks)(1997)
- #38AmazonThe Rancher's Runaway Bride (By: Judith Bowen)(1997)
- #39AmazonBoss Lady And The Hired Hand (By: Barbara McMahon)(1997)
- #40AmazonHolding on to Alex (By: Margaret Way)(1997)
- #41AmazonOne More Rodeo (By: Lynnette Kent)(1997)
- #42AmazonWyoming Wife? (By: Shawna Delacorte)(1997)
- #43AmazonHer Torrid Temporary Marriage (By: Sara Orwig)(1998)
- #44AmazonHome is Where Hank Is (By: Martha Shields)(1998)
- #45AmazonColorado Protector / Hiding Out at the Circle C (By: Jill Shalvis)(1998)
- #46AmazonThe Unlikely Bodyguard (By: Amy J. Fetzer)(1998)
- #47AmazonThe Rancher And The Redhead (By: Allison Leigh)(1998)
- #48AmazonSeduction of the Reluctant Bride (By: Barbara McCauley)(1998)
- #49AmazonCowboys Are For Loving (By: Marie Ferrarella)(1998)
- #50AmazonCowboys, Babies And Shotgun Vows (By: Shirley Rogers)(1998)
- #51AmazonRemember Me, Cowboy (By: Caroline Burnes)(1998)
- #52AmazonDelightful Jones (By: Patricia Knoll)(1998)
- #1AmazonCaptive of Fate (By: Lindsay McKenna)(1983)
- #2AmazonThe Perfect Match (By: Ginna Gray)(1984)
- #3AmazonA Season for Butterflies (By: Laurie Paige)(1985)
- #4AmazonUndercover (By: Jasmine Cresswell)(1986)
- #5AmazonSound Of Summer (By: Annette Broadrick)(1986)
- #6AmazonMacKenzie's Lady (By: Dallas Schulze)(1986)
- #7AmazonA Fragile Beauty (By: Lucy Gordon)(1987)
- #8AmazonThe Heart Club (By: Margaret St. George)(1987)
- #9AmazonPlaying for Time (By: Barbara Bretton)(1987)
- #10AmazonSomething Worth Keeping (By: Kathleen Eagle)(1987)
- #11AmazonWindstorm (By: Katherine Sutcliffe)(1987)
- #12AmazonSilver Noose (By: Patricia Gardner Evans)(1988)
- #13AmazonSomething New (By: Joan Johnston)(1988)
- #14AmazonA Classic Encounter (By: Emilie Richards)(1988)
- #15AmazonHealing Sympathy (By: Gina Wilkins)(1988)
- #16AmazonKnight Sparks (By: Mary Lynn Baxter)(1988)
- #17AmazonAll My Tomorrows (By: Karen Young)(1988)
- #18AmazonHoodwinked (By: Diana Palmer)(1989)
- #19AmazonGlass Houses (By: Anne Stuart)(1989)
- #20AmazonMiss Liz's Passion (By: Sherryl Woods)(1989)
- #21AmazonNight of the Hunter (By: Jennifer Greene)(1989)
- #22AmazonExpiration Date (By: Aimée Thurlo)(1989)
- #23AmazonDestinations South (By: Elizabeth Bevarly)(1989)
- #24AmazonFear Familiar (By: Caroline Burnes)(1989)
- #25AmazonConfidentially Yours (By: Helen Myers)(1989)
- #26AmazonCould It Be Magic (By: Gina Wilkins)(1989)
- #27AmazonMagic & Moonbeams (By: Margot Dalton)(1990)
- #28AmazonHandsome Devil (By: Joan Hohl)(1990)
- #29AmazonBody and Soul (By: Janice Kaiser)(1990)
- #30AmazonHotshot (By: Kathleen Korbel)(1990)
- #31AmazonStormwalker (By: Bronwyn Williams)(1990)
- #32AmazonAngel Vs. Maclean (By: Cait London)(1990)
- #33AmazonIt's Only Temporary (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)(1990)
- #34AmazonThe Forever Rose(1990)
- #35AmazonValentine's Knight (By: Renee Roszel)(1991)
- #36AmazonDillon After Dark (By: Leandra Logan)(1991)
- #37AmazonA Rebel at Heart (By: Gina Wilkins)(1991)
- #38AmazonThe Cowboy's Mistress (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)(1992)
- #39AmazonDefying Gravity (By: Rachel Lee)(1992)
- #40AmazonUnder The Covers (By: Roseanne Williams)(1992)
- #41AmazonTo Die For (By: M.J. Rodgers)(1993)
- #42AmazonMore Than Friends (By: Susan Mallery)(1993)
- #43AmazonDance with a Dynasty (By: JoAnn Ross)(1993)
- #44AmazonOnly in the Moonlight (By: Vicki Lewis Thompson)(1993)
- #45AmazonAn Irritating Man (By: Lass Small)(1998)
- #46AmazonHeaven Shared (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)(1998)
- #47AmazonWe Give Thanks (By: Linda Randall Wisdom)(1998)
- #48AmazonThe Miracle (By: Muriel Jensen)(1998)
- #49AmazonStark Lightning (By: Elaine Barbieri)(1999)
- #1AmazonDream Come True (By: Ann Major)(1982)
- #2AmazonWinter Lady (By: Janet Joyce)(1983)
- #3AmazonAnother Kind of Love (By: Mary Lynn Baxter)(1983)
- #4AmazonKiss Yesterday Goodbye (By: Leigh Michaels)(1984)
- #5AmazonMoments Harsh, Moments Gentle (By: Joan Hohl)(1984)
- #6AmazonCall It Destiny (By: Jayne Ann Krentz)(1984)
- #7AmazonThe Wrong Man (By: Ann Major)(1984)
- #8AmazonTangled Lies (By: Anne Stuart)(1984)
- #9AmazonToo Near The Fire (By: Lindsay McKenna)(1984)
- #10AmazonTo Love A Dreamer (By: Ruth Ryan Langan)(1985)
- #11AmazonStarstruck (By: Anne McAllister)(1985)
- #12AmazonBorrowed Dreams: Alaska (By: Debbie Macomber)(1985)
- #13AmazonRocky Road (By: Anne Stuart)(1985)
- #14AmazonA Time and a Season(1985)
- #15AmazonNatural Attraction (By: Marisa Carroll)(1985)
- #16AmazonA Class Act (By: Kathleen Eagle)(1985)
- #17AmazonLove By Proxy (By: Diana Palmer)(1985)
- #18AmazonStraight from the Heart (By: Barbara Delinsky)(1986)
- #19AmazonIn Good Faith (By: Judith McWilliams)(1986)
- #20AmazonDeceptions (By: Annette Broadrick)(1986)
- #21AmazonFor Old Time's Sake (By: Kathleen Eagle)(1986)
- #22AmazonThe Security Man (By: Dixie Browning)(1986)
- #23AmazonAfter the Storm (By: Rebecca Flanders)(1986)
- #24AmazonThe Devlin Dare (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)(1986)
- #25AmazonWithin Reach (By: Marilyn Pappano)(1987)
- #26AmazonStormwalker (By: Dallas Schulze)(1987)
- #27AmazonBayou Midnight (By: Emilie Richards)(1987)
- #28AmazonA Time to Keep(1987)
- #29AmazonPros and Cons (By: Bethany Campbell)(1987)
- #30AmazonTo Tame a Wolf (By: Anne McAllister)(1987)
- #31AmazonAll in the Family (By: Heather Graham Pozzessere)(1987)
- #32AmazonAuthor's Choice (By: Elizabeth August)(1988)
- #33AmazonNobody's Baby (By: Barbara Bretton)(1988)
- #34AmazonRogue's Valley (By: Kathleen Creighton)(1988)
- #35AmazonThe Bargain (By: Patricia Coughlin)(1988)
- #36AmazonFinders Keepers (By: Carla Neggers)(1989)
- #37AmazonThe Love Thing (By: Dixie Browning)(1993)
- #38AmazonFull House (By: Jackie Weger)(1993)
- #39AmazonMurdock's Family (By: Paula Detmer Riggs)(1994)
- #40AmazonArizona Heat (By: Jennifer Greene)(1995)
- #41AmazonThe Wolf and the Woman's Touch (By: Ingrid Weaver)(1996)
- #42AmazonA Husband by Any Other Name (By: Cheryl St. John)(1996)
- #43AmazonThe Paternity Test (By: Pamela Toth)(1997)
- #44AmazonMidnight Wishes (By: Carla Cassidy)(1997)
- #45AmazonThe Silent Groom (By: Kelsey Roberts)(1997)
- #46AmazonSend Me a Hero (By: Rita Herron)(1998)
- #47AmazonWarrior's Embrace (By: Peggy Webb)(2000)
- #48AmazonCowboy Be Mine (By: Tina Leonard)(2000)
- #49AmazonFound: His Perfect Wife (By: Marie Ferrarella)(2000)
- #50AmazonMysterious Stranger (By: Patricia Rosemoor)(2000)
- #51AmazonBaby Business (By: Brenda Novak)(2000)
- #52AmazonThe Temptation of Rory Monahan (By: Jennifer Greene,Elizabeth Bevarly)(2001)
- #53AmazonThe Marine's Babies (By: Laura Marie Altom)(2009)
- #54AmazonThe Fireman's Christmas (By: Meg Lacey)(2009)
- #55AmazonBachelor CEO (By: Michele Dunaway)(2009)
- #56AmazonA Cowboy's Promise (By: Marin Thomas)(2009)
- #57AmazonThe Rodeo Rider (By: Roxann Delaney)(2009)
- #58AmazonOnce a Lawman (By: Lisa Childs)(2009)
- #59AmazonThe Chief Ranger (By: Rebecca Winters)(2009)
- #60AmazonThe Wrangler (By: Pamela Britton)(2009)
- #61AmazonThe Texas Ranger's Twins (By: Tina Leonard)(2012)
- #62AmazonTop Gun Dad (By: Ann DeFee)(2021)
- #1AmazonLove in a Small Town(1997)
- #2AmazonLost Highways(1999)
- #3AmazonDriving Lessons(2000)
- #4AmazonCold Tea on a Hot Day(2001)
- #5AmazonAt the Corner of Love and Heartache(2002)
- #6AmazonRecipes for Easy Living(2003)
- #7AmazonSweet Dreams at the Goodnight Motel(2004)
- #8AmazonChin Up, Honey(2009)
- #9AmazonLittle Town, Great Big Life(2010)
- #10AmazonChristmas Comes to Valentine(2016)
- #1AmazonWild Lady (By: Ann Major)(1981)
- #2AmazonChase the Clouds (By: Eileen Nauman)(1983)
- #3AmazonHeart Of Ice (By: Diana Palmer)(1984)
- #4AmazonThe Fairy Tale Girl (By: Ann Major)(1984)
- #5AmazonThe Hawk and the Honey (By: Dixie Browning)(1984)
- #6AmazonSomeone Waiting (By: Joan Hohl)(1985)
- #7AmazonTexas Wildcat (By: Lindsay McKenna)(1985)
- #8AmazonYesterday's Lies (By: Lisa Jackson)(1986)
- #9AmazonPainted Sunsets (By: Rebecca Flanders)(1986)
- #10AmazonHeart of the Eagle (By: Lindsay McKenna)(1986)
- #11AmazonBetrayed By Love (By: Diana Palmer)(1987)
- #12AmazonLaughter in the Rain (By: Shirley Larson)(1987)
- #13AmazonAll Things Considered (By: Debbie Macomber)(1987)
- #14AmazonSnow Bird (By: Lass Small)(1987)
- #15AmazonFools Rush In (By: Ginna Gray)(1987)
- #16AmazonHis and Hers (By: Pamela Bauer)(1987)
- #17AmazonAll That Matters (By: Judith Duncan)(1987)
- #18AmazonA Deadly Breed (By: Caroline Burnes)(1988)
- #19AmazonWellspring(1988)
- #20AmazonBittersweet (By: DeLoras Scott)(1988)
- #21AmazonA Wild Wind (By: Evelyn A. Crowe)(1988)
- #22AmazonAmbushed (By: Patricia Rosemoor)(1988)
- #23AmazonCarved In Stone (By: Kathleen Eagle)(1988)
- #24AmazonMustang Man (By: Lee Magner)(1988)
- #25AmazonFamily Affair (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)(1988)
- #26AmazonDestiny's Child (By: Ann Major)(1988)
- #27AmazonBig Sky Country (By: Jackie Merritt)(1988)
- #28AmazonRamblin' Man (By: Barbara Kaye)(1989)
- #29AmazonWild Horse Canyon (By: Elizabeth August)(1989)
- #30AmazonA Marriage of Convenience (By: Doreen Owens Malek)(1989)
- #31AmazonNot Part of the Bargain (By: Susan Fox)(1989)
- #32AmazonWith No Regrets (By: Lisa Jackson)(1990)
- #33AmazonSagebrush and Sunshine (By: Margot Dalton)(1990)
- #34AmazonSoul of the West (By: Suzanne Ellison)(1990)
- #35AmazonRancho Diablo (By: Anne Stuart)(1990)
- #36AmazonA Home on the Range (By: Judith Bowen)(1992)
- #37AmazonThe Countess and the Cowboy (By: Linda Randall Wisdom)(1993)
- #38AmazonInheritance (By: Joleen Daniels)(1993)
- #39AmazonRancher's Wife (By: Anne Marie Winston)(1995)
- #40AmazonThe Best Things in Life (By: Rita Clay Estrada)(1995)
- #41AmazonReturn to Yesterday (By: Annette Broadrick)(1995)
- #42AmazonBlue Sage (By: Anne Stuart)(1996)
- #43AmazonLive-In Mom (By: Laurie Paige)(1997)
- #44AmazonCody Daniel's Return (By: Marilyn Pappano)(1998)
About Curtiss Ann Matlock
Curtiss Ann Matlock is a prolific author of thirty-eight books and short stories, with a global readership of over 7 million. Her writing has garnered widespread acclaim, including spots on the USA TODAY bestseller list and numerous awards. Born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, into a family of avid readers, Curtiss Ann began reading before entering first grade and developed a passion for writing early on. She launched her writing career in her early thirties, publishing two articles that sparked her enthusiasm for storytelling. She went on to study professional writing at the University of Oklahoma under renowned instructors Jack Bickham and Carolyn Hart. In her second year, she achieved her dream by selling her debut novel, a romance, to Harlequin Books. With a distinctive Southern voice, her stories celebrate the resilience and humor of everyday people and small-town life. Notable works include the Valentine series, which began with the 1999 publication of <i>Lost Highways</i>, a <i>RITA Award</i> nominated novel.
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