Joan Johnston Books in Order
Joan Johnston is a renowned American author of over forty contemporary and historical romance novels. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to an Air Force sergeant and his music-teacher wife, she is the third of seven children. With a strong educational background, Johnston holds a B.A. in theatre arts from Jacksonville University (1970) and an M.A. in theatre from the University of Illinois, Urbana (1971). She furthered her academic pursuits by earning a law degree (with honors) at the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. Prior to her writing career, Johnston worked as an attorney, newspaper editor, and drama critic. She is a member of the Authors Guild, Novelists, Inc., Romance Writers of America, and Florida Romance Writers. Johnston divides her time between Colorado and Florida, where she lives with her family. Her notable works have earned her numerous prestigious awards, including the Paperbook Book Club of America's Book Rak Award, Romantic Times' Best Western Historical Series Award, and the Maggie.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Joan Johnston
- #1AmazonThe Cowboy(2000)
- #2AmazonThe Texan(2001)
- #3AmazonThe Loner(2002)
- #4AmazonThe Price(2003)
- #5AmazonThe Rivals(2004)
- #6AmazonThe Next Mrs. Blackthorne(2005)
- #7AmazonA Stranger's Game(2008)
- #8AmazonShattered(2009)
- #9AmazonA Bitter Creek Christmas(2013)
- #10AmazonSinful(2014)
- #11AmazonShameless(2015)
- #12AmazonSurrender(2018)
- #13AmazonSullivan's Promise(2019)
- #14AmazonWinter Magic(2020)
- #1AmazonA Little Time in Texas / Dallas(1992)
- #2AmazonHoney and the Hired Hand / Jesse(1992)
- #3AmazonThe Rancher and the Runaway Bride / Adam(1993)
- #4AmazonThe Cowboy and the Princess / Faron(1993)
- #5AmazonThe Wrangler and the Rich Girl / Garth(1993)
- #6AmazonThe Cowboy Takes a Wife / Carter(1994)
- #7AmazonThe Unforgiving Bride / Falcon(1994)
- #8AmazonThe Headstrong Bride / Callen(1994)
- #9AmazonThe Disobedient Bride / Zach(1995)
- #10AmazonThe Temporary Groom / Billy(1996)
- #11AmazonThe Virgin Groom / Mac(1997)
- #12AmazonThe Substitute Groom / Colt(1998)
- #13AmazonSisters Found / Sisters / Breathless Seduction(2002)
- #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(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 (By: Curtiss Matlock)(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)
- #1AmazonA Loving Defiance(1985)
- #2AmazonColter's Wife(1986)
- #3AmazonFit to Be Tied / Something New(1988)
- #4AmazonMarriage by the Book(1989)
- #5AmazonSweetwater Seduction(1990)
- #6AmazonKid Calhoun(1993)
- #7AmazonI Promise(1996)
- #8AmazonHeartbeat(1997)
- #9AmazonNo Longer a Stranger(2005)
- #10AmazonTaming the Lone Wolf(2015)
- #11AmazonOne Simple Wish(1993)
- #12AmazonTo Have and to Hold(1994)
- #13AmazonA Christmas Together(1994)
- #14AmazonOutlaws and Heroes(1995)
- #15AmazonBreathing In(1997)
- #16AmazonHot Pursuit(1999)
- #17AmazonSpouse for Hire(1999)
- #18AmazonUnder the Mistletoe(2006)
About Joan Johnston
Joan Johnston is a renowned American author of over forty contemporary and historical romance novels. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to an Air Force sergeant and his music-teacher wife, she is the third of seven children. With a strong educational background, Johnston holds a B.A. in theatre arts from Jacksonville University (1970) and an M.A. in theatre from the University of Illinois, Urbana (1971). She furthered her academic pursuits by earning a law degree (with honors) at the University of Texas at Austin in 1980. Prior to her writing career, Johnston worked as an attorney, newspaper editor, and drama critic. She is a member of the Authors Guild, Novelists, Inc., Romance Writers of America, and Florida Romance Writers. Johnston divides her time between Colorado and Florida, where she lives with her family. Her notable works have earned her numerous prestigious awards, including the Paperbook Book Club of America's Book Rak Award, Romantic Times' Best Western Historical Series Award, and the Maggie.
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