Mary Burton Books in Order
Mary Burton is a masterful author of romantic suspense, weaving intricate plots and complex characters into her novels. Her latest release, Hide and Seek, is a testament to her skill in crafting suspenseful stories. Comparisons have been drawn to renowned authors such as Lisa Jackson, Lisa Gardner, and James Patterson, with Library Journal and Fresh Fiction praising her writing style. As a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Burton consistently ranks high on Amazon's Author Rankings for romantic suspense. Her novels, including Cut and Run and Her Last Word, have claimed top spots on the Kindle eBooks Store Bestseller List upon publication. Notably, Cut and Run has been nominated for the prestigious RITA Award for Romantic Suspense, a distinction shared by celebrated authors such as Nora Roberts and Tess Gerritsen.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Mary Burton
- #1AmazonNear You(2021)
- #1AmazonA Bride for McCain(2000)
- #2AmazonThe Colorado Bride(2001)
- #3AmazonThe Perfect Wife(2002)
- #4AmazonRafferty's Bride(2002)
- #5AmazonThe Lightkeeper's Woman(2004)
- #6AmazonThe Unexpected Wife(2004)
- #7AmazonHeart of the Storm(2005)
- #8AmazonIn Dark Waters(2005)
- #9AmazonThe Arsonist / Playing with Fire(2006)
- #10AmazonWise Moves / Find You(2006)
- #11AmazonCold Case Cop(2007)
- #12AmazonI'm Watching You(2007)
- #13AmazonDead Ringer(2008)
- #14AmazonDying Scream(2009)
- #15AmazonBefore She Dies(2012)
- #16AmazonWinter Cottage (As: Mary Ellen Taylor)(2018)
- #17AmazonSpring House (As: Mary Ellen Taylor)(2019)
- #18AmazonHoneysuckle Season (As: Mary Ellen Taylor)(2020)
- #19AmazonBurn You Twice(2020)
- #20AmazonThe Words We Whisper (As: Mary Ellen Taylor)(2021)
- #21AmazonDon't Look Now(2021)
- #22AmazonThe Brighter the Light (As: Mary Ellen Taylor)(2022)
- #23AmazonThe Lies I Told(2022)
- #24AmazonWhen the Rain Ends (As: Mary Ellen Taylor)(2023)
- #25AmazonThe House Beyond the Dunes(2023)
- #26AmazonThe Promise of Tomorrow (As: Mary Ellen Taylor)(2024)
- #27AmazonAnother Girl Lost(2024)
- #28AmazonAfter Paris (As: Mary Ellen Taylor)(2025)
- #29AmazonWhat She Saw(2025)
- #30AmazonChristmas Past(2012)
- #31AmazonA Ranger for Christmas(2025)
- #32AmazonA Hero's Kiss(2003)
- #33AmazonA Season Of The Heart(2005)
- #34AmazonSilver Bells(2008)
- #35AmazonOur First Christmas(2014)
- #36AmazonKiller Nashville Noir: Cold-Blooded(2015)
- #37AmazonDeadly Southern Charm(2019)
About Mary Burton
Mary Burton is a masterful author of romantic suspense, weaving intricate plots and complex characters into her novels. Her latest release, Hide and Seek, is a testament to her skill in crafting suspenseful stories. Comparisons have been drawn to renowned authors such as Lisa Jackson, Lisa Gardner, and James Patterson, with Library Journal and Fresh Fiction praising her writing style. As a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Burton consistently ranks high on Amazon's Author Rankings for romantic suspense. Her novels, including Cut and Run and Her Last Word, have claimed top spots on the Kindle eBooks Store Bestseller List upon publication. Notably, Cut and Run has been nominated for the prestigious RITA Award for Romantic Suspense, a distinction shared by celebrated authors such as Nora Roberts and Tess Gerritsen.
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