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Explore Abbie Zanders books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and where to start across her contemporary and paranormal romances.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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Dangerous Secrets

by Abbie Zanders

2014

Taryn Malone arrives in Pine Ridge broke, stranded, and desperate to stay unseen. Jake Callaghan can tell she is hiding something, but walking away is impossible once danger, desire, and loyalty all collide.

First and Only

by Abbie Zanders

2014

Lexi Kattapoulos has loved Ian Callaghan for years, even if he does not recognize her at first. One night changes everything, but old feelings and a painful secret make the road forward anything but easy.

Five Minute Man

by Abbie Zanders

2014

Romance writer Holly McTierney can create perfect heroes on the page, but real life has been a disappointment. Then an unexpected man challenges her fantasies and forces her to decide what kind of love actually lasts.

Maiden in Manhattan

by Abbie Zanders

2014

In a desperate moment, Scottish peasant girl Isobeille Aislinn McKenna is thrown from 1414 into modern Manhattan. The culture shock is huge, but so is the pull toward the man who may be her destined match.

Raising Hell in the Highlands

by Abbie Zanders

2014

War-weary Aislinn Isobeille McKenna has survived by staying detached and always moving on. To find peace, she has to face a past bigger than she imagined, and a love story tangled up with time itself.

The Realist

by Abbie Zanders

2014

Clarissa Sullivan heads to a remote cabin determined to rely on nobody but herself. A stray dog and her equally guarded ex-Marine neighbor Travis Maxwell complicate that plan in the best possible way.

Vampire Unaware

by Abbie Zanders

2014

Morgan Donovan heads toward a fresh start and instead lands in a near-fatal crash that changes everything. Master vampire Jason Blackthorne might be her only hope, if she can accept the dark new world opening around her.

All Night Woman

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Liz Benning expects cake and a movie for her birthday, not strippers, embarrassment, and a night at the police station. The disaster becomes the start of a funny, sexy romance that pushes her straight out of her comfort zone.

Beyond Affection

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Shane Callaghan knows kindhearted kindergarten teacher Lacie McCain is meant for him. But grief, bad timing, and a possessive lifelong friend stand squarely between them, turning a sure thing into a hard fight for happily ever after.

Black Wolfe's Mate

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Werewolf alpha Derrick Wolfe runs an exclusive island resort and trusts almost no one. When shifters start disappearing and an unusual human woman gets under his skin, suspicion turns into a fiercely dangerous bond.

Bottom Line

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Powerful CEO Aidan Harrison is used to control, attention, and getting exactly what he wants. Mary O'Rourke's quiet compassion unsettles all of that, and soon he must decide what matters more, image or something real.

Celestial Desire

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Recently free of an abusive marriage, Celeste Harrison starts building a life on her own terms. A scorching connection with ex-Marine Zane Fagan feels like freedom, until her past refuses to stay buried.

Celina

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Celina Connelly thinks she has finally found the right man when she meets dark, restless Kyle McCullough. But good-girl dreams and bad-boy instincts do not fit easily, and both have to decide what love is really worth.

Guardian Angel

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Kane Callaghan has spent years locked behind ice and duty, until Rebecca Harrison becomes the one woman he cannot forget. A violent meeting far from home binds them together long before fate gives them another chance.

Having Faith

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Single mom Faith O'Connell wants stability, not complications, even when Kieran Callaghan seems almost too good to be real. Kieran is certain she belongs with him, but earning her trust takes more than charm.

House Calls

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Maggie Flynn never planned to dance at a bachelor party, much less fall for the doctor who patches her up afterward. Snowed in with Michael Callaghan, she has to choose between fear, pride, and the man getting past both.

Johnny

by Abbie Zanders

2015

After a devastating accident, Stacey Mallory lives more through imagination than experience. Johnny Connelly makes her want more, but believing in a new life, and a new body, takes courage from them both.

Seeking Vengeance

by Abbie Zanders

2015

Nicki Milligan comes to Pine Ridge with one goal, revenge, and Sean Callaghan is a distraction she cannot afford. Their chemistry is immediate, but unfinished business and dangerous enemies keep raising the stakes.

A Warrior's Heart

by Abbie Zanders

2016

Brighid lives by her wits and a stubborn need to uncover the truth about her past. Her search leads to Sir Roran, a warrior who may hold the answers, and a romance forged in danger and old secrets.

Faerie Godmother

by Abbie Zanders

2016

Dr. Ana McKinnon comes to Mythic hoping to keep her secrets buried, not attend a masquerade hosted by the elusive Vlane Masterson. One invitation pulls her into magic, danger, and a romance that changes everything.

Fallen Angel

by Abbie Zanders

2016

Hard-driving businessman David Michael Corrigan has no patience for the strange woman who turns up offering help for his dying mother. But the more he resists, the clearer it becomes that fate has much bigger plans.

Forever Mine

by Abbie Zanders

2016

Jack Callaghan's brush with death sends him back through war, family, and the love that shaped his life. It is a tender look at the man behind the Callaghan clan and the bond he never stopped carrying.

Michael

by Abbie Zanders

2016

Michael Connelly thinks he is only helping his matchmaking grandfather with a small favor. Then he meets Bailey, a guarded waitress running from a dangerous past, and realizes letting her go may be impossible.

The Oracle at Mythic

by Abbie Zanders

2016

Brilliant, scattered Tedi Papadopoulos arrives in Mythic convinced the odd turns in her life mean something. She may be right, especially when a mysterious man and the town's hidden magic keep pushing her toward a destiny she cannot ignore.

Wolf Out of Water

by Abbie Zanders

2016

Werewolf alpha Matt knows exactly what kind of mate he wants, and it is not one of the eager women already chasing him. Then a strong-willed outsider arrives and gives him the challenge, chemistry, and chaos he has been waiting for.

A Very Beary Christmas

by Abbie Zanders

2017

Chloe grew up wishing for safety, love, and a place to belong. A quiet holiday season, a touch of Christmas magic, and a man named Sam finally make those impossible wishes feel close enough to reach.

Falling for the Werewolf

by Abbie Zanders

2017

One sidewalk collision is enough for werewolf Jace Stevens to know Dani is his mate. Dani did not sign up for shifters or pack politics, which makes their instant connection only more dangerous.

Going Nowhere

by Abbie Zanders

2017

Reid MacIntyre is a shifter operative who cannot afford distractions, not even when his wolf insists healer Alyx is their mate. With a ruthless enemy hunting from the shadows, love becomes just as dangerous as the mission.

Jamie

by Abbie Zanders

2017

Jamie McCullough is wrecked when the woman who refused him chooses his own brother instead. A quiet refuge, a smart bookseller, and some overdue soul-searching turn heartbreak into a much better kind of beginning.

Just For Me

by Abbie Zanders

2017

Bookish Katherine O'Shea has no idea her favorite romance novelist is writing with her in mind. When Nicholas Cerasino finally steps out from behind the page, their sweet fantasy has to survive real life.

Letting Go

by Abbie Zanders

2017

Hannah McGinnis comes home ready to fight for her father's care, not fall in love. But between a stubborn retired Ranger, a former medic trying to rebuild himself, and too many old hurts, this mission turns deeply personal.

Protecting Sam

by Abbie Zanders

2017

Aspiring bakery owner Sam becomes the target of a stalker and finds unexpected safety next door. Former SEAL Steve "Smoke" Tannen is trying to rebuild his own life, but protecting Sam quickly becomes personal.

Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind

by Abbie Zanders

2018

Detective Ryan Winslet wants facts, not destiny, especially from a nightclub owner claiming royal alien roots. But Tiberius Maximus may be exactly what her messy case, and her guarded heart, have been missing.

Immortal Dreams

by Abbie Zanders

2018

Ellie Cavannaugh looks ordinary, but her soul carries far more than a normal life can explain. Nik Deimos, son of gods, is certain she belongs with him, if fate and old promises will allow it.

Just For Him

by Abbie Zanders

2018

Police officer Vincent Cerasino and waitress Haven McAlister have been quietly circling each other for ages. When Haven's family burdens grow heavier, Vinnie steps in, and both learn that everyday kindness can look a lot like love.

Not Quite Broken

by Abbie Zanders

2018

Former POW Brian McCain feels too damaged to want anything serious, even with warm, steady Tori Donovan right in front of him. When a serial killer threatens her, Brian has to face his trauma and fight for the life he thought he could not have.

Rock Hard

by Abbie Zanders

2018

Rex Love is a lion shifter, rock star, and expert nuisance to everyone closest to him. Fame, family, and unexpected love finally force the arrogant frontman to grow up, or lose the people who matter most.

Seizing Mack

by Abbie Zanders

2018

Former Marine Heather "Mack" McKenzie runs her fitness business with grit and zero patience for nonsense. A hot vice cop and a messy tangle of attraction, insecurity, and small-town gossip make keeping control much harder than she planned.

The Jewel

by Abbie Zanders

2018

Gemma's rare power makes her valuable to the very immortals who would control her. When sacrifice and obsession collide, Viktor will cross any line to bring back the woman he loves.

Two of a Kind

by Abbie Zanders

2018

Spencer Dumas and Kayla O'Connell both know how to play the villain, which is exactly why their island fling feels so dangerous. What should have stayed private turns into a second-chance romance neither of them saw coming.

Best Laid Plans

by Abbie Zanders

2019

Hugh "Heff" Bradley is determined to keep Sanctuary running smoothly and his personal life uncomplicated. Then a woman upends every careful plan he has made, forcing him to choose between staying safe and risking his heart again.

More Than Mortal

by Abbie Zanders

2019

Ceri has always known she is not ordinary. When her strange powers and hidden past begin to surface, she is pulled into a world of ancient magic, old bloodlines, and a love story that suggests the legends were true all along.

Rehabbing the Beast

by Abbie Zanders

2019

Army Ranger Seth O'Rourke is all anger, pain, and survival after a life-changing injury. Quinn Brennan's healing gift offers light, but loving her means facing the darkness he would rather keep.

SEAL Out of Water

by Abbie Zanders

2019

Retired SEAL Gabe Michaels likes his peaceful lakefront routine until a missing businessman with terror ties drags him back into the game. Virginia Miller may hold the key to the case, and to Gabe's guarded heart.

Going Polar

by Abbie Zanders

2020

Aurora Falls looks like a charming tourist town, but polar bear shifter Finn Isberson knows it is built on secrets. When visiting veterinarian Lainey stumbles too close to the truth, Christmas gets complicated fast.

Nick UnCaged

by Abbie Zanders

2020

Journalist Bree De Rossi comes to Sumneyville for a harmless feature on Sanctuary and finds far more than a feel-good story. Shy tech expert Nick "Cage" Fumanti is hiding a dangerous past, and digging deeper could cost them both.

Rockstar Romeo

by Abbie Zanders

2020

Rock legend Jace Logan never forgot the girl who inspired his band years ago, even if Eva D'Agolino has no idea. When they meet again as adults, memory, music, and timing finally line up.

Shadow of Doubt

by Abbie Zanders

2020

Brian "Mad Dog" Sheppard will do anything to protect the people he loves, especially Kate Handelmann. But as hostility toward Sanctuary rises in town, their growing relationship gets caught between loyalty, rumor, and very real danger.

Finding Home

by Abbie Zanders

2021

Medical discharge sends Jaxson Adams back to a hometown that no longer feels like his. Letters from the past give him a mission, and florist Penny Hoffmeier becomes impossible to leave out of the future.

Just For Her

by Abbie Zanders

2021

Overworked family attorney Paul Cerasino cannot stop thinking about Allison Kearney, the paralegal who brightens his long days. Allison is used to putting everyone else first, which makes trusting steady, patient love harder than either of them expects.

Organically Yours

by Abbie Zanders

2021

Former SEAL medic Cole Watson finally meets a woman who can rattle his calm, orchard manager Tina Obermacher. Their attraction grows quickly, but Tina's family troubles and a dangerous undercover situation threaten to burn everything down.

Bearly Festive

by Abbie Zanders

2022

Black bear shifter Ben Blackwell wants a mate who can love his quiet mountain life. Allie wants the peace and belonging she only reads about, and a snowy Christmas gives them both one last chance to believe.

Cast in Shadow

by Abbie Zanders

2022

Burned by a mission gone bad, Zeke Ericsson works for himself and trusts no one. Then a woman lands in his sights, and the job becomes a gritty, suspense-filled fight between self-preservation and doing the right thing.

Home Base

by Abbie Zanders

2022

After years in the Army, Dylan Grant is ready for home and family, only to discover he may already have both. Raven Blackstone's return to Birch Falls brings old love, hidden truths, and fresh danger with it.

Just For Us

by Abbie Zanders

2022

ER resident Sofia Cerasino has no time for love until an accident leaves her in the care of Grant, the skilled new orthopedist. What starts as workplace sparks turns tender and urgent when her injuries make keeping him at a distance impossible.

Prodigal Son

by Abbie Zanders

2022

Matt Winston has already lost one life he loved, and he will not risk that kind of pain again. But when Hayley Freed returns to Sumneyville, old feelings, old wounds, and fresh danger force them to decide whether unfinished business deserves a second chance.

Just For You

by Abbie Zanders

2023

Fresh off her master's degree, Gina Cerasino is ready to leave her small town comfort zone behind. Getting closer to Viper, the guitarist she has crushed on for years, makes the leap feel even riskier.

Too Close to Home

by Abbie Zanders

2023

Danny Donovan arrives in Pennsylvania with a plan, a dark past, and no room for distractions. Therapist Gwen Maguire sees too much, hides too much, and becomes the one complication he cannot ignore.

Waitress at the Shadow Ridge Inn

by Abbie Zanders

2023

After a brutal attack leaves Casey Reardon with missing memories and new threats, running feels like her only option. Hiding out at a remote inn buys her time, but not safety, and certainly not emotional distance.

All Wrong

by Abbie Zanders

2024

Corinne McCain knows Nick Milligan has a rough edge, but she also sees the good underneath it. When a drug operation targeting teens pulls them together, both have to decide whether the wrong choice might be the right person.

Home Team Advantage

by Abbie Zanders

2024

Matt O'Connell comes back to Pine Ridge changed by Special Forces service and unsure what comes next. His mother's guarded new neighbor quickly becomes a very welcome distraction, and possibly much more.

Just For Them

by Abbie Zanders

2025

Firefighter Dom Cerasino has spent his life showing up for everyone else. When he meets Ella and feels something shift, he has to trust that his own happy ending may still be waiting.

The Way Back Home

by Abbie Zanders

2025

Dr. Noah Ziegler wants a quiet life after the military, until he discovers the wounded farmhand he helps is actually Teagan McKenna in hiding. Protecting her means driving straight toward the past she fears most.

New

Earth Witch

by Abbie Zanders

2026

Muriel wants a quiet life far away from the magic that ruined her family, until a dangerous grimoire chooses her. With enemies closing in, Merlin's heir may be the only man who can help her survive her power.

New

Look Deeper

by Abbie Zanders

2026

Morgan Sullivan comes to Pine Ridge to disappear for a while after refusing to let a bad case go. Instead, she finds fresh danger, buried truths, and a man who makes keeping her distance impossible.

Where should I start?

If you want protective small-town suspense: Dangerous SecretsProtecting SamLook Deeper
If you want a warm family romance: Just For MeJust For HimJust For Her
If you want paranormal with fated mates: Faerie GodmotherFallen AngelWolf Out of Water
If you want time-slip romance: Maiden in ManhattanRaising Hell in the Highlands
If you want smart standalones: The RealistLetting GoClose Encounters of the Sexy Kind

Author bio

Abbie Zanders grew up in the mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a part of the country that shows up again and again in her fiction. Small towns, close families, stubborn people, and a little bit of danger around the edges feel natural in her books because they come from a place she knows well.

Before publishing romance, she took a much less expected route. She earned degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics and spent more than twenty-five years designing financial software. It is not the usual path into fiction, which is probably part of what makes her career story memorable.

She'd been making up stories long before that.

Zanders has said she started in elementary school, secretly writing scripts for popular TV shows instead of keeping those ideas in her head. Later, while building a career in tech, she also worked a string of everyday jobs, including deli clerk, pub waitress, restaurant baker, and secretary. Those details matter. Her books often feel lived-in, full of people who have actual jobs, routines, and family baggage instead of floating through a generic romance landscape.

Romance is the center of her work, but she does not stay in one lane for long. Readers who pick up Dangerous Secrets or Protecting Sam get small-town romantic suspense with former military heroes, close family circles, and danger that lands close to home. Faerie Godmother and the wider Mythic books take that same emotional energy into a hidden supernatural world full of fae, vampires, shifters, witches, and fate-driven love stories.

She likes big feelings, but she also likes range.

That is why her catalog can move from the warmth of the Cerasino family novellas to the time-slip pull of Maiden in Manhattan, the dry humor of The Realist, or the offbeat fun of Close Encounters of the Sexy Kind. Across all of it, the through line is easy to spot: protective heroes, capable heroines, strong family ties, and a promise that readers will get a real ending, not a cliffhanger.

A lot of her most popular books are rooted in Pennsylvania, especially the Callaghan, Sanctuary, Cerasino, and Connelly stories. Even when the plot involves covert ops, fated mates, or time travel, the emotional stakes stay grounded. People are usually trying to build a home, protect someone they love, or figure out who they can trust.

Off the page, Zanders is a wife and mother of three, including identical twins. She has also shared that she loves animals, especially big dogs, along with American muscle cars and 80s hair bands. That mix feels about right for her books too, practical, a little playful, and never too polished to have fun.

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