Defending America Books in Order
Part ofVannetta Chapman Books in OrderExplore the Defending America books by Vannetta Chapman in order, with romantic suspense summaries, series background, and where to start.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
2 books
Coyote's Revenge
by Vannetta Chapman
2017
Undercover agent Aiden Lewis has made protecting his country the purpose of his life. When teacher Madison Hart gets caught in a terrorist plot, Aiden must choose between the mission that defines him and the woman he is starting to love.
Roswell's Secret
by Vannetta Chapman
2017
Agent Dean Dreiser and molecular biologist Lucinda Brown race across New Mexico to stop domestic terrorists testing a biological weapon. The case is deadly enough on its own, but Dean's growing feelings for Lucy make every decision harder.
Series background & context
Defending America is Chapman in full romantic suspense mode. The series follows agents who have sworn to protect the United States against domestic threats, and the books lean into that tension between professional duty and personal attachment.
In these stories, the danger is not abstract. Terror plots, biological threats, and infrastructure attacks are close enough to feel plausible, which gives the books a sharper edge than her cozier work. At the same time, Chapman keeps the emotional core in place. Her heroes and heroines are not just chasing bad actors. They are also dealing with guilt, trust, old wounds, and the risk of caring for someone in the middle of a mission.
The settings help a lot. Glacier country, Roswell, desert landscapes, and borderland unease give the series space and movement. These are books that travel, which suits the stakes.
If you want fast, clean suspense with a romantic thread running through it, this series is an easy pick. It sits well between inspirational romance and mainstream thriller without losing the strengths of either.
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