A Cowboy Christmas Books in Order
Part ofJanet Dailey Books in OrderThis page lists A Cowboy Christmas books by Janet Dailey in order, with short summaries, series background, and where to start.
Last updated: January 16, 2026
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Publication Order
3 books
Just a Little Christmas
by Janet Dailey
2017
A small-town Christmas throws two reluctant hearts together at exactly the wrong time, and then keeps them there. With family pressure and old doubts in the mix, a little holiday magic goes a long way.
Christmas on My Mind
by Janet Dailey
2016
The holidays bring memories, unfinished business, and a romance that will not stay in the past. When two people reconnect under Christmas lights, they have to decide if they are brave enough to start over.
Long, Tall Christmas
by Janet Dailey
2015
A cowboy holiday romance built on small-town traditions and big feelings. Two people who did not plan on falling in love find that Christmas has a way of forcing the truth out, and pushing them to choose a future.
Series background & context
A Cowboy Christmas is a short, feel-good holiday trilogy built for readers who want a complete romance in one sitting. The books keep the focus tight: one couple, one Christmas season, and one problem that needs solving before the year turns.
In Long, Tall Christmas, Christmas on My Mind, and Just a Little Christmas, the stories lean into the familiar pleasures of the season, small-town events, family expectations, and the way cold weather makes people talk (or argue) a little more honestly.
The tone is warm and straightforward. You get festive details, last-minute plans, and the quiet moments where two people realize they are not as alone as they thought.
These are comfort reads with cowboy boots.
Because each book is self-contained, you can read them in any order, though going in sequence lets you watch the community grow and side characters get their turn. The romances aim for a hopeful landing without dragging out misunderstandings.
If you want Janet Dailey's holiday vibe without committing to a longer series, this is the easy entry.
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