Brand Family Books in Order
Part ofMaggie Shayne Books in OrderThe Brand Family romances follow the Texas and Oklahoma clans through unexpected parenthood, family secrets, dangerous encounters, and chances at lasting love.
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Brand Family books in publication order
16 books
The Littlest Cowboy
by Maggie Shayne
1996
Sheriff Garrett Brand finds a baby on his ranch doorstep bearing his own name. When Chelsea arrives accusing him of killing her sister and stealing the child, he must uncover the truth and protect both from the danger following them.
Badlands Bad Boy
by Maggie Shayne
1997
Wes Brand agrees to impersonate legendary Comanche warrior Wolf Shadow to frighten archaeologist Taylor McCoy away from her dig. When Taylor falls for both Wes and his supposed ghostly counterpart, his deception threatens the relationship growing between them.
The Baddest Virgin in Texas
by Maggie Shayne
1997
Jessi Brand pursues ranch hand and deputy Lash Monroe despite his determination to remain a drifter and her brothers' objections. When trouble sends Lash away to face danger alone, Jessi rallies the family to protect the man she wants.
The Husband She Couldn't Remember / Long Gone Lonesome Blues
by Maggie Shayne
1998
Ben Brand believes his wife Penny is dead until she returns to his ranch alive but without her memories. Determined to learn where she has been, he must help her recover their shared past before losing the woman he loves again.
The Mysterious Texas Brand Man / That Mysterious Man / Texas Guardian
by Maggie Shayne
1998
Crime-fighter Marcus, known as the Guardian, reluctantly helps reporter Casey protect her endangered younger sister. Their investigation draws him toward the loving Brand family and challenges the isolation created by the childhood massacre that made him an orphan.
The Baddest Bride in Texas / Lone Star Lonely
by Maggie Shayne
1999
Kirsten Cowan left Adam Brand at the altar to marry a wealthy, cruel man for reasons she cannot reveal. Accused of her husband's murder, she turns to Adam for protection, while her secret threatens the love neither has forgotten.
The Outlaw Bride
by Maggie Shayne
1999
Esmeralda Montoya escapes certain death in the Old West through mysterious magic that carries her into the future. Drawn to Elliot Brand, a man she considers her enemy, she struggles to conceal her feelings and the child she is carrying.
Angel Meets the Badman / Texas Angel
by Maggie Shayne
2000
Sara Brand's Louisiana vacation becomes dangerous when she witnesses a killing and the murderer believes she can identify him. Ex-con Jake Nash becomes her only protector, but his own suspected involvement in murder leaves her uncertain whether to trust him.
The Brands Who Came for Christmas
by Maggie Shayne
2000
Maya Brand's brief encounter with a stranger leaves her pregnant with twins. Months later, Caleb Montgomery returns wanting to build a family, but Maya needs answers about his disappearance and true identity before she can believe his promises.
Brand New Heartache
by Maggie Shayne
2001
Model Edie Brand returns home after a stalker's attack drives her from Los Angeles. Reconnecting with Wade Armstrong awakens an attraction both misunderstood in high school, while the dangerous admirer who followed her threatens their chance at love.
The Homecoming / Texas Homecoming
by Maggie Shayne
2001
Fleeing after witnessing a violent crime, Jasmine Jones and her son seek refuge with the Texas Brands under a stolen family identity. Luke Brand senses her fear and questions her story, yet his attraction strengthens his determination to protect them.
Secrets and Lies
by Maggie Shayne
2002
Former Secret Service agent Alex Stone recruits Melusine Brand to impersonate a foreign dignitary's bride. Their elaborate deception turns into a wilderness escape when killers pursue them, forcing Alex to rely on Mel's practical skills as attraction grows.
Feels Like Home / A Mommy for Christmas
by Maggie Shayne
2005
Chicago cop Jimmy Corona brings his young son Tyler to Big Falls, hoping Kara Brand will become the boy's mother. His practical marriage plan grows complicated when attraction develops and a murderous criminal follows them home.
One Magic Summer / Dangerous Lover
by Maggie Shayne
2006
Selene Brand discovers a wounded stranger near the falls who cannot remember his name. As Cory Falconer's attackers close in, the unconventional young woman becomes his only ally in uncovering the dangerous knowledge buried in his memory.
Sweet Vidalia Brand
by Maggie Shayne
2014
Bobby Joe McIntyre returns to Big Falls, seeking one last Christmas with the woman he has always loved. His arrival threatens to expose Vidalia Brand's decades-old secret as she hopes for a miracle that might change their future.
A Brand of Christmas
by Maggie Shayne
2015
Two novels introduce the Oklahoma and Texas Brand families. Maya faces pregnancy after a drifter's brief visit, while Sheriff Garrett discovers a baby on his doorstep, drawing both families into romances shaped by unexpected responsibility and danger.
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