Donna Kauffman Books in Order
Browse Donna Kauffman books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and simple where-to-start tips for her small-town, holiday, and paranormal romances.
Last updated: June 29, 2026
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Publication Order
68 books
Illegal Motion
by Donna Kauffman
1993
Framed football star Nick Logan hires physical therapist Willa Trask while fighting to clear his name and save his career. He thinks she may hold the key to the truth, but falling for her was never part of the plan.
Black Satin
by Donna Kauffman
1994
Danger and desire meet head-on in this quick, sensual romance, where attraction to the wrong man could be the best or worst decision a heroine ever makes.
Bounty Hunter
by Donna Kauffman
1994
Kane Hawthorne is hired to track down Elizabeth Lawson, but finding her on a remote Idaho ranch changes everything. Both are hiding from painful truths, and love may be the most dangerous one.
Tango In Paradise
by Donna Kauffman
1994
April Morgan has built a tropical resort to keep her past at a safe distance. Rugged photojournalist Jack Tango makes safety look a lot less appealing.
Born to Be Wild
by Donna Kauffman
1995
Dara Colbourne knows streetwise Zach Brogan is the kind of bad idea she should avoid, especially after a childhood full of trouble. Resisting him proves much harder than learning from the past.
Surrender the Dark
by Donna Kauffman
1995
A secret mission throws two strong-willed people into the kind of danger that leaves no room for emotional distance. Lives are on the line, and so are hearts.
Wild Rain
by Donna Kauffman
1995
A dangerous journey through storm country forces two wary people to rely on each other. Survival comes first, but the deeper risk is what happens when trust turns into love.
Bayou Heat
by Donna Kauffman
1996
Scientist Erin McClure heads into voodoo country with renegade guide Teague Comeaux and quickly learns trust is not optional. Neither, unfortunately, is falling for him.
Midnight Heat
by Donna Kauffman
1996
An investigator looking into a midair collision finds herself drawn into an air traffic controller's dangerous suspicions. The case is serious, and so is the attraction.
Santerra's Sin
by Donna Kauffman
1996
Diego Santerra has his hands full protecting fiery Blue Delgado, and the job gets personal almost immediately. It is a fast, hot romantic suspense setup with trouble written all over it.
Light My Fire
by Donna Kauffman
1997
An injured hiker's escape through Paradise Canyon turns into something far more intimate when she falls for the rugged man helping her survive it. The landscape is dangerous, but the chemistry may be even worse.
Silent Warrior
by Donna Kauffman
1997
John McShane comes to rescue Cali Ellis and discovers the woman he cannot forget still knows exactly how to get past his defenses. Desire and danger arrive together.
Dark Knight
by Donna Kauffman
1998
Agent Scottie Giardi goes after Logan Blackstone expecting to make a clean capture. Instead she meets a dangerous adversary whose pull is every bit as strong as the mission against him.
Tease Me
by Donna Kauffman
1998
What starts as flirtation becomes a riskier game when two sharp, stubborn people keep pushing each other's limits. Kauffman turns the setup into a sexy romance about chemistry, pride, and surrender.
The Legend MacKinnon
by Donna Kauffman
1999
An inheritance reunites three Claren cousins and pulls them toward a Scottish castle, cursed warriors, and a feud that has lasted for centuries. Breaking the spell will take more than bravery.
Legend of the Sorcerer
by Donna Kauffman
2000
Sculptor Jordy Decker heads to the Florida Keys for inspiration and finds herself tangled in a mystery around the Dark Pearl and bestselling fantasy author Malacai L'Baan. Magic and obsession close in at the same time.
Heat Of The Night
by Donna Kauffman
2001
A nighttime collision of desire and danger leaves two people navigating secrets, pressure, and a connection neither expected. It is a compact, high-heat romance with a suspense edge.
Her Secret Thrill
by Donna Kauffman
2001
A woman with secrets and a man who reads danger fast are pulled into a risky attraction that refuses to stay private. The thrill is real, but so are the consequences.
The Royal Hunter
by Donna Kauffman
2001
Animal rescue worker Talia Trahaern learns her childhood fairy tales were truer than she knew when Devlin Archer arrives seeking a legendary healer. Their journey is full of danger, magic, and very bad timing for falling in love.
Walk On The Wild Side
by Donna Kauffman
2001
A sexy, fast-moving romance pushes a cautious heroine into close quarters with a man who lives by instinct. Sparks fly quickly, but trust is the part neither of them can fake.
Your Wish Is My Command
by Donna Kauffman
2001
Jamie Sullivan does not believe in happily ever after, which makes the appearance of cursed privateer Sebastien Valentin especially inconvenient. His mission is to match soul mates, but the hardest heart to handle may be his own.
Carried Away
by Donna Kauffman
2002
Former Special Ops commander Trevor McQuillen makes a spectacular mistake when he pulls Christy Russell out of bed thinking she is someone else. The mix-up is ridiculous, but the attraction is real from the start.
The Charm Stone
by Donna Kauffman
2002
Surfer Josie Griffin wipes out on a Scottish island and finds a mysterious necklace instead of an ordinary bad day. Connal MacNeil knows more than he says, and their attraction gets tangled up with old legend fast.
Against the Odds
by Donna Kauffman
2003
This quick contemporary romance pits hard-earned caution against sudden, undeniable attraction. To make it work, both leads have to decide whether love is worth the gamble.
Baby, It's Cold Outside
by Donna Kauffman
2003
A blizzard brings Jace Morgan home to Rogues Hollow and straight back to Suzanna York, the woman who broke his heart years earlier. Snowed in together on Christmas Eve, they run out of room to avoid the past.
Sean
by Donna Kauffman
2003
Judge Laurel Patrick leaves St. Thomas after one unforgettable encounter with Sean Gannon, only to discover danger waiting back home. Sean, a U.S. marshal with good instincts, refuses to walk away when she needs protecting.
The Big Bad Wolf Tells All
by Donna Kauffman
2003
Kauffman twists fairy-tale expectations into a sharp, sexy romance where storybook roles are not nearly as simple as they look. The wolf, naturally, is much more tempting than he ought to be.
The Cinderella Rules
by Donna Kauffman
2003
Darby Landon is more comfortable in jeans and boots than gowns and galas, but Glass Slipper, Inc. has other plans. A trip from her Montana ranch to Washington society turns into a makeover, a mess, and a very adult fairy tale.
Bad Boys Next Exit
by Donna Kauffman
2004
Jane Duvall wants to steal a key employee and land a major account for her firm. Hotel CEO Mac McNamara knows she is playing a game, and he is more than willing to turn the pursuit into a very personal contest.
Catch Me If You Can
by Donna Kauffman
2004
This brisk, sexy romance turns pursuit into flirtation and flirtation into real trouble. Two sharp, stubborn people discover that the chase gets personal very quickly.
Dear Prince Charming
by Donna Kauffman
2004
Valerie Wagner finally has her dream job helping launch Glass Slipper, Inc.'s glossy new magazine. Then love complicates her carefully managed life in the most fairy-tale way possible.
Making Waves
by Donna Kauffman
2004
New yacht captain Burke Morgan needs a last-minute cook for a holiday run and gets Kamala Apolo instead, motion sickness and all. What starts as a practical fix becomes a Christmas romance at sea.
Sleeping with Beauty
by Donna Kauffman
2005
Glass Slipper, Inc. works its makeover magic on a woman who has spent too long playing life safe. The transformation is fun, but the real surprise is the romance she never saw coming.
Bad Boys in Kilts
by Donna Kauffman
2006
This trio of linked Chisholm brother romances serves up a pub owner, a distillery man, a poetic sheepherder, and three very different women ready to upset their plans. Scotland, banter, and heat do the rest.
Not So Snow White
by Donna Kauffman
2006
Tennis superstar Tess Hamilton is used to headlines, pressure, and getting her way. Max Fontaine is the rare man she cannot charm or intimidate, which makes him impossible to ignore.
The Black Sheep and the Princess
by Donna Kauffman
2007
Donovan MacLeod has spent years thinking privileged Kate Sutherland was trouble in pearls. When the two are thrown together again, old assumptions and old desire both come back stronger than ever.
The Great Scot
by Donna Kauffman
2007
Reality-show producer Erin McGregor finds the perfect Scottish castle and the last man she should want in chieftain Dylan Chisholm. He needs her money, not her chaos, but resisting either proves difficult.
The Black Sheep and the English Rose
by Donna Kauffman
2008
Finn Dalton should have turned jewel thief Felicity Trent in the first time he caught her. Two years later, with desire and danger both back on the table, doing the right thing gets a lot more complicated.
The Black Sheep and the Hidden Beauty
by Donna Kauffman
2008
One of Trinity Inc.'s notorious bad boys meets a woman hiding more than most people notice. Their attraction is instant, but family pressure and buried secrets make every step riskier.
A Great Kisser
by Donna Kauffman
2009
Pilot Jake McKenna wants nothing to do with messy people problems until Lauren Matthews arrives in Cedar Springs asking questions about her mother's sudden marriage to the local mayor. Their chemistry is immediate, but the answers she wants may cost both of them.
Let Me in
by Donna Kauffman
2009
A wary woman and a determined man collide in a mountain town where secrets do not stay hidden for long. As the attraction deepens, so does the sense that someone is not telling the whole truth.
Here Comes Trouble
by Donna Kauffman
2010
Poker star Brett Hennessey rides into Vermont trying to outrun his bad luck and lands at Kirby Farrell's struggling B and B ski lodge. Trouble follows him, but so does the first real chance at love he has had in years.
Lock, Stock & Jingle Bells
by Donna Kauffman
2010
Holly is stuck managing her mother's Christmas novelty shop when she would rather be anywhere else. Sean Gallagher, an old crush with perfect timing, and a diary full of family secrets change the season fast.
Off Kilter
by Donna Kauffman
2010
Scottish entrepreneur Roan McAuley is not shy, but photographer Tessa Vandergriff still catches him off guard. What starts as playful heat quickly becomes harder to keep casual.
Simon Says...
by Donna Kauffman
2010
A playful high-concept romance turns serious when a confident hero and a woman who does not like losing control discover the rules have changed. One bad setup leads to plenty of heat and trouble.
Some Like It Scot
by Donna Kauffman
2010
Clan leader Graham McLeod needs a bride to satisfy an old marriage pact, but Katie McAuley is already running from a wedding she does not want. A trip to Scotland turns into a far riskier leap of faith.
Santa in a Kilt
by Donna Kauffman
2011
On the windswept isle of Kinloch, Kira MacLeod decides it is finally time to win over rugged bachelor Shay Callaghan. A winter wedding and a very Scottish Christmas give her the perfect chance.
Sugar Rush
by Donna Kauffman
2011
Leilani Trusdale leaves New York for Sugarberry Island hoping for a calmer life and a chance to build her cupcakery. Then celebrity chef Baxter Dunne walks back in and reminds her that old cravings never really disappear.
Babycakes
by Donna Kauffman
2012
Life on Sugarberry Island is already full of friendship, frosting, and good intentions when romance makes things even more complicated. Fresh starts rarely arrive on schedule in the Cupcake Club.
Sweet Stuff
by Donna Kauffman
2012
Chicago transplant Riley Brown falls hard for Sugarberry Island, the local cupcakery, and brooding writer Quinn Brannigan. Love would be easier if both of them were not so good at hiding what they really want.
Honey Pie
by Donna Kauffman
2013
Another member of the Cupcake Club gets her shot at love on Sugarberry Island, where friendship, baking, and island gossip make it impossible to stay emotionally tidy. Sweet things get messy in the best way.
Pelican Point
by Donna Kauffman
2013
Lighthouse expert Alex MacFarland arrives in Blueberry Cove looking for a clean start and a restoration job. Logan McCrae has no intention of hiring her, or falling for her, but the town has other ideas.
Half Moon Harbor
by Donna Kauffman
2014
Shipbuilder Brodie Monaghan is furious when part of his family's property is sold out from under him. Then he meets Grace Maddox, the woman turning the old boathouse into an inn, and anger stops being his only problem.
Sandpiper Island
by Donna Kauffman
2014
Ford Maddox came to Blueberry Cove to hide from his past and work with endangered birds in peace. When diner owner Delia O'Reilly needs help, staying isolated stops being an option.
Sea Glass Sunrise
by Donna Kauffman
2015
D.C. lawyer Hannah McCrae comes home to Blueberry Cove for her brother's wedding carrying more baggage than she admits. Contractor Calder Blue is the last man she wants to need, which makes their attraction especially inconvenient.
Snowflake Bay
by Donna Kauffman
2015
Another wedding season in Blueberry Cove leaves Fiona McCrae facing family chaos, old expectations, and a man she cannot quite shake. What starts as friction turns into something much warmer.
Starfish Moon
by Donna Kauffman
2016
A return to Blueberry Cove brings wedding chaos, old family knots, and a new connection that is harder to dismiss than expected. In this seaside romance, home proves both comforting and dangerous to the heart.
Blue Hollow Falls
by Donna Kauffman
2017
Sunny Goodwin never expected to inherit a centuries-old silk mill in the Blue Ridge Mountains, or a half sister she cannot walk away from. Sawyer Hartwell wants to turn the property into something new, and he wants Sunny to stay long enough to believe in it.
The Inn at Blue Hollow Falls
by Donna Kauffman
2017
Stevie Franklin heads to Blue Hollow Falls planning to help a friend and keep Christmas at arm's length. Then a snowy stay at the local inn, and its appealing owner Noah Tyler, starts changing her mind.
Bluestone & Vine
by Donna Kauffman
2018
After vocal surgery, Irish folk star Pippa MacMillan retreats to Blue Hollow Falls for silence and recovery. Vineyard owner Seth Brogan values his peace too, but the quiet between them turns into something neither expected.
Naughty but Nice
by Donna Kauffman
2018
Businessman Griffin thinks big, but local baker Melody likes Hamilton just as it is. Their clash over the town's future only makes the attraction harder to resist.
Unleashed
by Donna Kauffman
2018
Emma Lafferty expects a quiet holiday pet-sitting job for a billionaire, not a Christmas week trapped in a mansion with Trevor Hamilton. His motives are murky, the attraction is not, and the holiday gets complicated fast.
Lavender & Mistletoe
by Donna Kauffman
2019
In this Christmas novella, two former child prodigies discover that brilliance is no help at all when it comes to love. Blue Hollow Falls supplies the mistletoe, the chaos, and the second chance they did not plan for.
Lavender Blue
by Donna Kauffman
2019
At a lavender farm near Blue Hollow Falls, two guarded people trying to start over find work, family ties, and the town's quiet meddling pushing them closer together. Healing turns out to be harder, and sweeter, than either expected.
The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice
by Donna Kauffman
2019
This cozy collection serves up three Halloween romances in Moonbright, Maine, where Bellaluna's Bakeshop, town traditions, and a whisper of magic set the mood. Pumpkin lattes and happily ever afters are both on the menu.
A Hamilton Family Christmas
by Donna Kauffman
2020
This holiday collection gathers three Hamilton romances, from a pet-sitting job gone sideways to old crushes, family secrets, and a baker battling a developer. It is a warm small-town Christmas package with plenty of spark.
Exposed
by Donna Kauffman
2020
Stranded on a Christmas Eve train by a blizzard, photographer Delilah Hudson is stuck with plenty of time and one very intriguing fellow passenger. Austin Morgan knows exactly what he sees in her, and being snowbound gives both of them a chance to find out where the chemistry leads.
Under a Firefly Moon
by Donna Kauffman
2020
Former barrel racer Cheyenne McCafferty thought she had made peace with the past until Wyatt Reed comes back into her life through a beloved horse. Their second chance is tender, complicated, and impossible to ignore.
Where should I start?
If you want cozy small-town romance: Pelican Point → Sea Glass Sunrise → Starfish Moon
If you want Blue Ridge charm: Blue Hollow Falls → Bluestone & Vine → The Inn at Blue Hollow Falls
If you want bakery-centered comfort reads: Sugar Rush → Sweet Stuff → Honey Pie
If you want modern fairy-tale rom-coms: The Cinderella Rules → Dear Prince Charming → Sleeping with Beauty
If you want paranormal adventure: The Legend MacKinnon → The Charm Stone → The Royal Hunter
Author bio
Donna Kauffman was born in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 1960, and grew up in Maryland. She came to romance as a devoted reader first, then as a writer who understood how much fun, comfort, and emotional lift a love story can carry.
Before she was published, she tried a few other lives. In the years before her career took off, she worked a range of jobs, including hairdressing, and even spent time in competitive bodybuilding. Then, while pregnant with her second child, she wrote Illegal Motion. That book became her debut, and it opened the door to a career that would last for decades.
She did not break in by accident.
Kauffman became deeply involved with Washington Romance Writers while living in Virginia, and that mattered. She volunteered, learned the craft side of the job, learned the business side too, and built the kind of community that helps a writer stay in the game. That mix of persistence and practical know-how helped her land an early three-book contract, and from there she kept building.
Her early books often ran hot and fast. Titles like The Legend MacKinnon, The Charm Stone, and Your Wish Is My Command show how comfortable she was mixing romance with curses, magic, time slips, and big adventurous hooks. Even when the setup got wild, the emotional center stayed familiar, two people trying to trust what they feel.
She could also go lighter when she wanted to. In The Cinderella Rules and the Glass Slipper, Inc. books, she played with fairy-tale ideas in a modern, funny way. Later, in Sugar Rush and the Cupcake Club novels, she shifted toward friendship, baking, and small-town warmth without losing the spark that made her earlier books move.
Place became one of her real strengths.
Blueberry Cove, Sugarberry Island, Hamilton, and Blue Hollow Falls all feel like towns she enjoyed spending time in. Readers who love her later books usually point to that mix of welcoming setting, slightly nosy community, and characters who arrive carrying hurts they do not always know how to name. In Pelican Point, Blue Hollow Falls, and The Inn at Blue Hollow Falls, romance is still the point, but so are second chances, useful work, and the relief of finally landing somewhere that feels like home.
In her later years she lived in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, and that landscape fed directly into her fiction. She gardened, did craft projects, wrote television recaps, and volunteered to help injured or orphaned wildlife get where they needed to go. That everyday connection to place and creaturely chaos feels very on brand for the books too.
Kauffman published more than seventy novels and novellas, and her work was translated into many languages. The Charm Stone was a RITA finalist, but the bigger story is probably her range. She wrote sexy category romance, paranormal adventure, fairy-tale comedy, holiday novellas, and cozy-feeling small-town love stories, often with the same easy confidence.
She died on April 9, 2020. But reading her now does not feel like stepping into something dusty or distant. What still comes through is energy, humor, heat, and a real affection for people who are a little battered, a little stubborn, and still willing to try for love one more time.
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