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Order of Catherine Coulter Books
When you hear the name Catherine Coulter, you’re not just hearing the name of a bestselling author—you’re hearing the crack of a gunshot in a federal investigation, the rustle of silk gowns in Regency England, and the pulse-pounding heartbeat of romance tangled with danger. With over 85 novels to her name—ranging from romantic suspense to historical fiction to full-throttle FBI thrillers—Coulter didn’t just dabble in genres. She dominated them.
The Early Days of a Future Bestseller
Born October 26, 1942, in Cameron County, Texas, Catherine hails from a family that practically wove storytelling into its DNA. Her grandmother was a writer, her father a singer and painter, and her mother a pianist. You could say the arts were less a choice and more an inheritance.
But don't think for a second she coasted on family tradition. Coulter worked her way through a rigorous academic path. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in European History from University of Texas before heading to Boston College, where she completed her Master’s degree in Early 19th Century European History. That might explain why her Regency historical romances are so meticulously plotted and dripping with period charm. But it doesn’t explain how she went from studying Napoleonic wars to dropping readers into high-stakes FBI chases.
Ah, now that’s where the real twist happens.
From Secretary to Literary Powerhouse
Catherine’s journey to fame wasn’t instantaneous. In her early years, she worked as a speechwriter for a Wall Street executive. And it was during those long days and even longer nights that she started writing fiction to stay sane. She wrote her first novel on a typewriter (yes, the clickety-clack kind), and when she finally published The Autumn Countess in 1978, something electric happened.
The readers wanted more. And Coulter? She delivered. Again. And again. And again.
The Genre Chameleon with a Pen That Bites
Romance readers adored her historicals, sure. But then Coulter pivoted. She took her whip-smart dialogue and sizzling chemistry and dropped them into crime scenes and federal investigations, crafting the now-iconic FBI Thriller series—starting with The Cove in 1996. Critics were skeptical. Could a romance author handle suspense?
Oh, she didn’t just handle it. She redefined it.
Her novels now routinely hit the New York Times Bestseller List, and she’s sold over 80 million copies worldwide. That’s not just success. That’s literary dominance.
A Legacy Still Being Written
Unlike many authors of her generation, Catherine Coulter is not only still alive—she’s still publishing. And she hasn’t lost an ounce of her sharp wit, her flair for the dramatic, or her instinct for tension that keeps readers up until 3 AM.
She often jokes that she writes because she doesn’t know how to do anything else. But her fans know better. Catherine Coulter writes because she was born to. Her characters—whether in ballgowns or bulletproof vests—dance on the page with dialogue that cuts, plots that twist, and chemistry that sizzles.
So Why Read Her?
Because Coulter doesn’t just tell stories—she dares you to look away. Whether you’re diving into a murder investigation with Sherlock & Savich, or swept off your feet in the Regency era, her books promise one thing: you will not come out the same.
And as for her legacy? Still unfinished. Still thrilling. Still waiting for you to pick up the next book and get pulled into a world where danger meets desire—and the heroine always wins.
Publication Order of Series Books
Publication Order of A Brit in the FBI
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Final Cut | 2013 | Amazon |
| The Lost Key | 2014 | Amazon |
| The End Game | 2015 | Amazon |
| The Devil's Triangle | 2017 | Amazon |
| The Sixth Day | 2018 | Amazon |
| The Last Second | 2019 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Contemporary Romantic Thriller
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Impulse | 1990 | Amazon |
| Beyond Eden | 1992 | Amazon |
| Beyond Eden | 1992 | Amazon |
| False Pretenses | 1993 | Amazon |
| Born To Be Wild | 2006 | Amazon |
Publication Order of FBI Thriller
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Cove | 1995 | Amazon |
| The Maze | 1997 | Amazon |
| The Target | 1998 | Amazon |
| The Edge | 1999 | Amazon |
| Riptide | 2000 | Amazon |
| Hemlock Bay | 2001 | Amazon |
| Eleventh Hour | 2002 | Amazon |
| Blindside | 2003 | Amazon |
| Blowout | 2004 | Amazon |
| Point Blank | 2005 | Amazon |
| Double Take | 2007 | Amazon |
| TailSpin | 2008 | Amazon |
| KnockOut | 2009 | Amazon |
| Whiplash | 2010 | Amazon |
| Split Second | 2011 | Amazon |
| Backfire | 2012 | Amazon |
| Bombshell | 2013 | Amazon |
| Power Play | 2014 | Amazon |
| Nemesis | 2015 | Amazon |
| Insidious | 2016 | Amazon |
| Enigma | 2017 | Amazon |
| Paradox | 2018 | Amazon |
| Labyrinth | 2019 | Amazon |
| Deadlock | 2020 | Amazon |
| Vortex | 2021 | Amazon |
| Reckoning | 2022 | Amazon |
| Flashpoint | 2024 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Georgian/Devil
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Devil's Embrace | 1982 | Amazon |
| Devil's Daughter | 1985 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Historical Regency Romances
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Rebel Bride | 1979 | Amazon |
| The Countess | 1979 | Amazon |
| The Heir | 1980 | Amazon |
| Lord Harry | 1980 | Amazon |
| The Duke | 1981 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Legacy Trilogy
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Wyndham Legacy | 1994 | Amazon |
| The Nightingale Legacy | 1995 | Amazon |
| The Valentine Legacy | 1995 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Magic Trilogy
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Midsummer Magic | 1987 | Amazon |
| Calypso Magic | 1988 | Amazon |
| Moonspun Magic | 1988 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Medieval Song
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior's Song | 1983 | Amazon |
| Fire Song | 1985 | Amazon |
| Earth Song | 1990 | Amazon |
| Secret Song | 1991 | Amazon |
| Rosehaven | 1996 | Amazon |
| The Penwyth Curse | 2002 | Amazon |
| The Valcourt Heiress | 2010 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Night Fire Trilogy
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Night Fire | 1989 | Amazon |
| Night Shadow | 1989 | Amazon |
| Night Storm | 1990 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Sherbrooke Historical Romance
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Sherbrooke Bride | 1992 | Amazon |
| The Hellion Bride | 1992 | Amazon |
| The Heiress Bride | 1992 | Amazon |
| Mad Jack: Bride Series | 1999 | Amazon |
| The Courtship | 2000 | Amazon |
| The Scottish Bride | 2001 | Amazon |
| Pendragon | 2002 | Amazon |
| The Sherbrooke Twins | 2004 | Amazon |
| Lyon's Gate | 2005 | Amazon |
| Wizard's Daughter | 2007 | Amazon |
| Prince of Ravenscar | 2011 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Star
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Evening Star | 1984 | Amazon |
| Midnight Star | 1986 | Amazon |
| Wild Star | 1986 | Amazon |
| Jade Star | 1987 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Viking Era
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Season of the Sun | 1991 | Amazon |
| Lord of Hawkfell Island | 1993 | Amazon |
| Lord of Raven's Peak | 1994 | Amazon |
| Lord of Falcon Ridge | 1995 | Amazon |