Cord & Stacy Books in Order
Part ofJanet Dailey Books in OrderRead the Cord & Stacy series by Janet Dailey in order, with short summaries, series background, and the best place to begin.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Cord & Stacy books in publication order
3 books
No Quarter Asked
by Janet Dailey
1974
After her father's death, Stacy Adams retreats to a secluded Texas cabin to figure out what comes next. Rancher Cord Harris wants her gone, but their clash turns into a romance neither can ignore.
Fiesta San Antonio
by Janet Dailey
1977
A young woman struggling to care for her nephew is pushed into an uneasy arrangement with a cold, powerful Texas rancher. Between jealousy, pride, and real need, their marriage becomes a lesson in learning to trust.
For Bitter or Worse
by Janet Dailey
1978
Stacy and Cord Harris believe their marriage can survive anything, until a plane crash leaves Cord bitter and confined to a wheelchair. Desperate to reach him, Stacy fights for their love while he pushes her away.
Cord & Stacy books in chronological order
No Quarter Asked
by Janet Dailey
1974Cord & Stacy, Book 1
Fiesta San Antonio
by Janet Dailey
1977Cord & Stacy, Book 2
For Bitter or Worse
by Janet Dailey
1978Cord & Stacy, Book 3
Series background & context
Cord & Stacy is one of Janet Dailey's earliest romance runs, set in Texas and built around big feelings and practical problems. The stories have that classic category-romance focus: tight cast, emotional intensity, and relationships tested by real hardship.
No Quarter Asked begins with Stacy heading to a secluded cabin to catch her breath after a personal loss, only to clash with Cord Harris, a rancher who does not want her on his land. The spark is immediate, but so is the stubbornness.
Fiesta San Antonio keeps the Texas setting and the sense of family responsibility, with a heroine trying to protect a child and make ends meet while a powerful man offers help on his own terms. It is the kind of story where pride is both the problem and the attraction.
Everybody has an opinion, and everybody is a little scared to need someone.
For Bitter or Worse returns to the heart of the series by putting marriage under strain after a devastating accident changes the way the couple sees themselves. It is a healing story, emotional but not flashy, with love shown through patience and hard work.
Read this series if you want early Dailey, shorter books, direct stakes, and a romance that earns its happy ending.
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