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Order of Linda Lael Miller Books
Born on June 10, 1949, in Washington State, Linda Lael Miller didn’t gallop into the literary world on a stallion—she built her empire book by book, word by word, riding the dusty trails of the American West with nothing but a typewriter and a dream. Known to fans as the “Queen of Western Romance,” Miller’s journey is the kind of underdog story she’d write herself: filled with grit, charm, heartbreak, and, of course, happily-ever-afters that linger like sunset on a ranch porch.
Miller grew up in Northeastern Washington, the daughter of a small-town barber. Her real-life roots run deep into the very soil she so vividly brings to life in her novels. Horses, cowboys, wide-open landscapes—these weren’t just fantasy elements for Miller, they were her everyday reality. Before she became a bestselling author, she tried her hand at a variety of roles, including waitress, secretary, and even an aspiring singer. But it was the written word that ultimately called her home.
She attended Spokane Community College, and while she didn’t pursue a formal degree in literature, her storytelling instincts were forged in a furnace of real-life experiences. You could say she graduated summa cum laude from the School of Hard Knocks—with honors in heartbreak and healing.
Linda’s breakout moment came in the 1980s, when she published her first romance novel. Since then, she’s penned over 100 novels, with a readership spanning the globe. Her most popular books are the McKettrick, Creed, and Parable series, which have become beloved staples of the Western romance genre. But don’t let the cowboy hats fool you—Miller’s stories are about more than just rugged men and wide-open plains. They’re about strong, complex women, family loyalty, generational wounds, and love that often arrives in the least expected places.
What makes her writing magnetic is her uncanny ability to blend old-school values with modern sensibilities. Her characters wrestle with real-life issues—grief, betrayal, forgiveness—set against the epic backdrop of the American West. She reinvents the cowboy trope, giving it a sensitive, deeply human edge. Linda’s heroines aren’t damsels in distress; they’re resilient, sometimes bruised, but never broken.
Despite her many accolades—multiple New York Times bestsellers, Romantic Times awards, and a fiercely loyal fanbase—Linda remains deeply grounded. She’s also known for her philanthropic efforts, especially the Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women, which help disadvantaged women pursue higher education, echoing her own belief in second chances and strong female futures.
As of now, Linda Lael Miller is very much alive and writing, although she’s slowed her pace in recent years. But every time a new reader picks up one of her books, they’re stepping into a legacy—one woven from the dust, dreams, and drama of the Old West.
So if you’ve never read Miller before, saddle up. Because her stories will pull you in like a desert wind—slow, scorching, and impossible to ignore. And by the last page, you won’t just believe in love… you’ll believe in the kind of love that builds empires, mends families, and heals the brokenhearted under a sky full of stars.
Publication Order of Series Books
Publication Order of Creed Cowboys
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Logan | 2009 | Amazon |
| Dylan | 2009 | Amazon |
| Tyler | 2009 | Amazon |
| A Creed Country Christmas | 2009 | Amazon |
| A Creed In Stone Creek | 2010 | Amazon |
| Creed's Honor | 2011 | Amazon |
| The Creed Legacy | 2011 | Amazon |
Publication Order of McKettrick
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| High Country Bride | 2002 | Amazon |
| Shotgun Bride | 2003 | Amazon |
| Secondhand Bride | 2004 | Amazon |
| McKettrick's Choice | 2005 | Amazon |
| Sierra's Homecoming | 2006 | Amazon |
| McKettrick's Luck | 2007 | Amazon |
| McKettrick's Pride | 2007 | Amazon |
| McKettrick's Heart | 2007 | Amazon |
| The McKettrick Way | 2007 | Amazon |
| A McKettrick Christmas | 2008 | Amazon |
| Tate | 2010 | Amazon |
| Garrett | 2010 | Amazon |
| Austin | 2010 | Amazon |
| The Christmas Brides | 2010 | Amazon |
| A Lawman's Christmas | 2011 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Mojo, Louisiana Mystery
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Deadly Gamble | 2006 | Amazon |
| Deadly Deceptions | 2008 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Painted Pony Creek
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Country Strong | 2020 | Amazon |
| Country Proud | 2021 | Amazon |
| Country Born | 2022 | Amazon |
| Christmas in Painted Pony Creek | 2023 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Parable, Montana / Big Sky
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Country | 2012 | Amazon |
| Big Sky Mountain | 2012 | Amazon |
| Big Sky River | 2012 | Amazon |
| Big Sky Summer | 2013 | Amazon |
| Big Sky Wedding | 2013 | Amazon |
| Big Sky Secrets | 2013 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Quade
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Wife | 1993 | Amazon |
| Taming Charlotte | 1993 | Amazon |
| Princess Annie | 1994 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Springwater Seasons
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Springwater | 1998 | Amazon |
| Rachel | 1999 | Amazon |
| Savannah | 1999 | Amazon |
| Miranda | 1999 | Amazon |
| Jessica | 1999 | Amazon |
| A Springwater Christmas | 1999 | Amazon |
| Springwater Wedding | 2001 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Stone Creek
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Man From Stone Creek | 2006 | Amazon |
| A Wanted Man | 2007 | Amazon |
| The Rustler | 2008 | Amazon |
| A Stone Creek Christmas | 2008 | Amazon |
| The Bridegroom | 2009 | Amazon |
| At Home In Stone Creek | 2009 | Amazon |
| Holiday in Stone Creek | 2011 | Amazon |
Publication Order of The Brides of Bliss County
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| The Marriage Pact | 2014 | Amazon |
| The Marriage Charm | 2014 | Amazon |
| The Marriage Season | 2015 | Amazon |
| Christmas in Mustang Creek | 2015 | Amazon |
Publication Order of The Carsons of Mustang Creek
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Once a Rancher | 2016 | Amazon |
| Always a Cowboy | 2016 | Amazon |
| Forever a Hero | 2017 | Amazon |
| A Snow Country Christmas | 2017 | Amazon |
Publication Order of The Women of Primrose Creek
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Bridget | 2000 | Amazon |
| Christy | 2000 | Amazon |
| Skye | 2000 | Amazon |
| Megan | 2000 | Amazon |
| The Last Chance Cafe | 2002 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Tremayne Vampire
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Forever and the Night | 1993 | Amazon |
| For All Eternity | 1994 | Amazon |
| Time Without End | 1995 | Amazon |
| Tonight And Always | 1996 | Amazon |
| Into the Night | 2002 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Two Brothers
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Two Brothers | 1998 | Amazon |
| The Lawman | 1999 | Amazon |
| The Gunslinger | 1999 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Where the Creek Bends | 2024 | Amazon |
| Coming Home | 2022 | Amazon |
| The Way Back To You | 2021 | Amazon |
| Cowboy Homecoming | 2019 | Amazon |
| Forever and a Day | 2019 | Amazon |
| The Yankee Widow | 2019 | Amazon |
| Cowboy Country | 2018 | Amazon |
| The Legacy | 2010 | Amazon |
| My Lady Beloved | 2008 | Amazon |
| A Midsummer Day's Dream | 2006 | Amazon |
| One Last Look | 2006 | Amazon |
| Never Look Back | 2004 | Amazon |
| Don't Look Now | 2003 | Amazon |
| My Lady Wayward | 2001 | Amazon |
| One Wish | 2000 | Amazon |
| The Vow | 1998 | Amazon |
| My Outlaw | 1997 | Amazon |
| Together | 1996 | Amazon |
| Knights | 1996 | Amazon |
| Pirates | 1995 | Amazon |
| Part of the Bargain | 1994 | Amazon |
| Part of the Bargain | 1994 | Amazon |
| Daniel's Bride | 1992 | Amazon |
| Mixed Messages | 1990 | Amazon |
| Daring Moves | 1990 | Amazon |
| Glory, Glory | 1990 | Amazon |
| Escape from Cabriz | 1990 | Amazon |
| Only Forever | 1989 | Amazon |
| Just Kate | 1989 | Amazon |
| Used-To-Be Lovers | 1988 | Amazon |
| Wanton Angel | 1987 | Amazon |
| Lauralee | 1986 | Amazon |
| Ragged Rainbows | 1986 | Amazon |
| State Secrets | 1985 | Amazon |
| Willow | 1984 | Amazon |
| Snowflakes on the Sea | 1984 | Amazon |
| Desire and Destiny | 1983 | Amazon |