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Jennifer Ryan Books in Order

See all Jennifer Ryan books in order with series lists, short summaries, reading order, and tips on where to start with her cowboy romances and family dramas.

Last updated: June 7, 2026

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Chasing Morgan

by Jennifer Ryan

2013

Psychic Morgan Standish has spent years hidden in the shadows, using her visions to help FBI agent Tyler Reed catch criminals without ever letting him see her face. When a case forces her into the open and into Tyler’s arms, the serial murderer she is tracking turns his sights on her, making their fragile new bond a lethal liability.

Lucky Like Us

by Jennifer Ryan

2013

Bakery owner Elizabeth Hamilton becomes the only witness who can identify a serial killer after dragging an unconscious man out of the path of a speeding car. FBI agent Sam Turner is assigned to keep her alive, but protecting Elizabeth from both the murderer and her obsessive ex soon turns into something far more personal.

Saved by the Rancher

by Jennifer Ryan

2013

On the run from her dangerously vindictive ex husband, Jenna Caldwell collapses on rancher Jack Turner’s land. Jack offers shelter and a chance at a new life, but as her ex closes in, Jenna must find the courage to stop running and stand with Jack against a man who believes he owns her.

The Right Bride

by Jennifer Ryan

2013

Work obsessed businessman Cameron Shaw is convinced he has to marry ambitious Shelly for the sake of his children, even as he falls hard for warm, private Martina, the woman who instantly bonds with his little girl. When lies and pregnancies collide on the eve of his wedding, Cameron must finally see who truly belongs at his side.

Can't Wait

by Jennifer Ryan

2014

Best friend’s sister Summer Turner has always been off limits, but Caleb Bowden can’t stop wanting the woman she has become. In this Christmas prequel, Summer decides to take matters into her own hands, forcing Caleb to admit what he feels before the holidays pass them by for good.

Dylan's Redemption

by Jennifer Ryan

2014

Sheriff Dylan McBride has spent eight years believing his first love, Jessie Thompson, was murdered by her father. When she walks into a funeral very much alive, secrets explode in Fallbrook, forcing Dylan and Jessie to confront the night she disappeared and decide whether they can trust each other with the truth and a second chance.

Falling for Owen

by Jennifer Ryan

2014

When a drunk intruder breaks into Claire Walsh’s home looking for her neighbor, small town lawyer Owen McBride, her sense of safety is destroyed. Wracked with guilt over the case that put her in danger, Owen steps in as protector, and a cautious friendship slowly turns into a love worth risking her heart on.

The Return of Brody McBride

by Jennifer Ryan

2014

Decorated Army Ranger Brody McBride returns to Fallbrook determined to win back Rain Evans, the girl he left behind eight years ago. Discovering she is raising two daughters connected to his reckless past, he must face old enemies, new responsibilities, and Rain’s shattered trust to become the partner and father they deserve.

At Wolf Ranch

by Jennifer Ryan

2015

Rancher Gabe Bowden buys the sprawling Wolf Ranch hoping for a fresh start, then rescues Ella Wolf from a snowstorm and a killer on her trail. Together they race to uncover the secret her murdered twin died to protect, while a wary partnership on the range deepens into hard won love.

Her Lucky Cowboy

by Jennifer Ryan

2015

Champion rodeo rider Dane Bowden survives a brutal ride under the Vegas lights and wakes to find the doctor treating him is the mysterious girl who once saved his life. Brilliant but isolated surgeon Bell has never let anyone close, and Dane’s determination to keep his "guardian angel" turns a long ago rescue into a passionate, present day love story.

When It's Right

by Jennifer Ryan

2015

After years protecting her younger brother from their abusive father, Gillian Tucker escapes to her estranged grandfather’s Montana ranch. There she clashes and sparks with co owner Blake Bowden, whose vow to keep her safe is tested when danger from her past follows her into Big Sky country.

Everything She Wanted

by Jennifer Ryan

2016

Attorney Ben Knight devotes his life to helping abused women disappear and start over. Social worker Kate Morrison is his toughest case yet, stalked by a wealthy ex who thinks he is untouchable, and as legal maneuvers turn deadly, Ben and Kate risk their hearts and their lives to finally bring a predator down.

Her Renegade Rancher

by Jennifer Ryan

2016

Diner waitress Luna Hill never expected a regular customer’s sudden death to leave her a fortune, land, and a list of new enemies. Colt Kendrick has regretted not fighting for her sooner, and now he will risk everything to help Luna hold on to the ranch, the legacy, and their long overdue second chance.

Snowbound at Christmas

by Jennifer Ryan

2016

This holiday collection includes a Montana Men novella in which Dex Garret’s quiet life is upended when Abigail, the girl he let go years ago, turns up with a secret from their shared past. Snowstorms, family drama, and Christmas miracles push them toward the future they should have had together.

Stone Cold Cowboy

by Jennifer Ryan

2016

Sadie Higgins has always cleaned up after her troublemaking brother, but when his cattle theft targets the Kendrick ranch, she ends up in the sights of stoic cowboy Rory Kendrick. Tracking down the rustlers pulls them into escalating danger and forces Sadie to choose between loyalty to family and a chance at real love.

Escape to You

by Jennifer Ryan

2017

During a brutal Montana blizzard, undercover agent Beck "Trigger" Cooke discovers a half frozen woman and a small boy on his land and recognizes missing movie star Ashley Swan. Hiding them at his remote home, he helps Ashley reclaim her life even as her sadistic captor closes in for a final, violent reckoning.

His Cowboy Heart

by Jennifer Ryan

2017

Ford Kendrick has never stopped loving Jamie Keller, the fire spirited girl he once pushed away so she could escape her toxic home. Now she is back from war, scarred and struggling with PTSD, and Ford is determined to stand by her through flashbacks, danger, and the long road back to the life they once dreamed of.

Protected by Love

by Jennifer Ryan

2017

DEA agent Caden Cooke has already blown two dates with chef Mia Martin, so he plans one perfect night to make amends. When a vengeful dealer turns their evening into a deadly chase, Caden and Mia must rely on quick thinking and fierce chemistry to survive and decide whether this unexpected connection is worth the risk.

The Chilbury Ladies' Choir

by Jennifer Ryan

2017

In the English village of Chilbury at the start of World War II, the women refuse to let their choir die just because the men have gone to war. Told through letters and diaries, their intertwined stories of love, loss, scandal, and song reveal how a community of ordinary women finds courage in extraordinary times.

Dirty Little Secret

by Jennifer Ryan

2018

Roxy Cordero grew up at the notorious Wild Rose Ranch brothel and has spent years outrunning that past. Her late father’s will forces her to share his Montana spread with straight laced cowboy Noah Cordero and quietly take over Wild Rose itself, turning their uneasy partnership and simmering attraction into something that could finally give her the family she has always craved.

Tempted by Love

by Jennifer Ryan

2018

DEA agent Jay Bennett wakes up next to his best friends’ little sister on the morning of her brother’s wedding, turning a lifelong friendship with careful, guarded Alina Cooke into something far riskier. When a ruthless enemy targets her, Jay must protect Alina without losing the woman who has suddenly become his greatest temptation.

True to You

by Jennifer Ryan

2018

Undercover DEA agent Dawson King spends months in a Montana prison building a false identity to infiltrate a drug ring. On the outside, his cover as drifter "Flash" leads him straight to Cara Potter, the crime boss’s daughter, and when loyalties shatter, their fragile trust becomes the only way to survive.

Restless Rancher

by Jennifer Ryan

2019

Forensic accountant Sonya Turner trades city spreadsheets for a rundown Montana ranch and its brooding owner, Austin Hubbard. Together they restore his land and his confidence, even as a ruthless father and dangerous enemies close in, testing how far they will go to protect each other.

The Me I Used to Be

by Jennifer Ryan

2019

Evangeline Austen returns to her family’s Napa Valley ranch after serving time for a crime she did not commit, only to find everyone blaming her and the land on the brink of collapse. Teaming up with the cop who once arrested her, she hunts the truth, fights to save the ranch, and discovers a hard earned second chance at love.

The Spies of Shilling Lane

by Jennifer Ryan

2019

Newly divorced and disgraced in her small village, formidable Mrs. Braithwaite heads to Blitz era London to visit her estranged daughter, only to discover Betty has vanished. With timid landlord Mr. Norris as an unlikely sidekick, she charges into a world of spies, blackouts, and bombings, reinventing herself while racing to uncover the truth.

Sisters and Secrets

by Jennifer Ryan

2020

After a devastating Napa wildfire, three very different Silva sisters reunite at the family home, each hiding a life changing secret. As buried betrayals, grief, and new romances come to light, the women must decide whether to cling to old roles or finally fight for the futures they want.

Tough Talking Cowboy

by Jennifer Ryan

2020

Back from combat and barely holding it together, ex Army Ranger Drake McGrath lashes out at everyone who cares about him. Adria Holloway, raised at Wild Rose Ranch, sees through his defenses and proposes a no strings fling, but addiction, family turmoil, and old traumas soon turn their escape into a fight for real healing and lasting love.

Waiting on a Cowboy

by Jennifer Ryan

2020

Tate McGrath has always relied on Liz Scott as his best friend, never admitting she’s also the woman he loves. When Liz decides to move on and an obsessed ex boyfriend turns violent, Tate has to step up fast, proving he is the cowboy hero she has been waiting for.

Lost and Found Family

by Jennifer Ryan

2021

Widowed tech CEO Sarah Anderson reluctantly takes her sons to visit their late father’s hostile family on a Carmel ranch. Under scrutiny from neighbor Luke Thompson, she must finally reveal the lies her husband left behind and decide whether this bruised clan can become the family she has always wanted.

Love of a Cowboy

by Jennifer Ryan

2021

After witnessing a crime in the isolated community where she was raised, Skye Kennedy escapes to the McGrath ranch in Montana. Quiet rancher Declan McGrath offers refuge and work, but as danger from Skye’s past closes in, their fragile partnership deepens into a love worth fighting for.

The Kitchen Front

by Jennifer Ryan

2021

In 1942 Britain, four very different women join a BBC wartime cooking contest, each desperate for the job and independence the prize would bring. As recipes and rivalries simmer under rationing, the competition forces them to face grief, hunger, and the unexpected strength of friendship.

True Love Cowboy

by Jennifer Ryan

2021

Single dad Jon Crawford heads back to Montana determined to take over his father’s ranch and give his daughter a safer life. He doesn’t plan on stubborn, big hearted Trinity McGrath, or on a vengeful figure from his past who will force them to protect both the child and their new love.

Chase Wilde Comes Home

by Jennifer Ryan

2022

Former soldier Chase Wilde returns to Wyoming determined to finally be a father to the daughter he left behind and to win back her wary mother, Shelby. As old hurts surface and a deadly threat closes in, the three must learn to trust love and family again.

Surrendering to Hunt

by Jennifer Ryan

2022

By the book lawman Hunt Wilde never planned on falling for Cyn Wilson, a purple haired mechanic who lives fast and loud. When Cyn’s sister disappears, the two join forces to hunt for answers, uncovering small town secrets and an attraction neither of them can ignore.

The One You Want

by Jennifer Ryan

2022

Rose returns to Carmel as maid of honor for her best friend’s whirlwind wedding, only to discover the groom is the man she spent one disastrous night with. Caught between honesty and loyalty, she faces buried trauma, a new love with the best man, and the risk of losing the only family she trusts.

The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle

by Jennifer Ryan

2022

During World War II, fabric rationing and bombing raids leave British brides without wedding gowns, so a village sewing circle begins mending and sharing a single dress. As Grace Carlisle, Cressida Wescott, and Violet Wescott stitch for others, they repair their own broken hearts and discover unexpected paths to love and purpose.

The Underground Library

by Jennifer Ryan

2024

In bomb scarred East London, deputy librarian Juliet Lansdown is determined to turn a quiet branch library into a true refuge. When air raids destroy the building, she and colleagues Katie and Sofie move the books into the Underground station where neighbors shelter at night, using stories to knit a fragile community together even as war and personal crises threaten to tear it apart.

Where should I start?

If you want high-stakes romantic suspense: Saved by the Rancher 2 Lucky Like Us 2 The Right Bride 2 Chasing Morgan 2 Everything She Wanted
If you love rugged Montana cowboys: At Wolf Ranch 2 When It's Right 2 Her Lucky Cowboy 2 Stone Cold Cowboy 2 Her Renegade Rancher 2 His Cowboy Heart
If you�19re into found-family ranch dramas: Dirty Little Secret 2 Restless Rancher 2 Tough Talking Cowboy 2 Waiting on a Cowboy 2 Love of a Cowboy 2 True Love Cowboy
If you prefer emotional standalone novels: The Me I Used to Be 2 Sisters and Secrets 2 Lost and Found Family 2 The One You Want
If you want to try Wyoming Wilde: Chase Wilde Comes Home 2 Surrendering to Hunt

Author bio

Jennifer Ryan writes the kind of contemporary romances where cowboys, cops, and small town families collide with danger and second chances.

She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and three children, but her imagination is usually out under a big western sky. Growing up in Northern California, she spent time on a friend’s small ranch, riding horses and soaking up the open space. That early love of the land shows up in the sweeping Montana and Wyoming settings that run through many of her books.

Before publishing, she did what so many readers do when life is busy, she squeezed stories into the margins of her day. Reading was a lifelong habit, and eventually the urge to tell her own tales of resilient women and stubborn men turned into pages, then finished manuscripts. Her first published novel, Saved by the Rancher, launched the Hunted romantic suspense series and introduced readers to her blend of high stakes, heartfelt emotion, and everyday heroes.

From there she moved deeper into cowboy country with the McBrides of Fallbrook and the Montana Men, where ranching families, rodeo riders, and returning soldiers wrestle with loyalty, guilt, and the pull of home. Books like At Wolf Ranch, When It's Right, and Her Lucky Cowboy pair rugged landscapes with characters who are rough around the edges but fierce about protecting the people they love.

Her Montana Heat novels and the later Wyoming Wilde and McGrath series lean into romantic suspense, following undercover DEA agents, lawmen, and ranchers who uncover drug rings, stalkers, and long buried crimes. The danger is real, but so are the friendships, found families, and quiet domestic moments that make survival worth fighting for.

In stories such as The Me I Used to Be, Sisters and Secrets, Lost and Found Family, and The One You Want, she steps a little closer to women’s fiction. Those books dig into complicated siblings, tangled marriages, and the way grief, betrayal, and forgiveness can reshape an entire life, all while still delivering a satisfying love story.

Ryan’s favorite themes circle back to ordinary people pushed into extraordinary situations, and the way love can be both a comfort and a catalyst for change. Her characters make mistakes, carry scars, and sometimes need a hard shove from friends or family before they believe they deserve happiness.

When she is not on deadline, you are likely to find her with a book in hand or outside in the garden, dirt on her jeans, plotting the next twist for a character who will not leave her alone. For her, writing is a way to build a world where home, family, and a hard won happily ever after are always possible.

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