Joanne Rock Books in Order
Find Joanne Rock books in order, with quick summaries, series background, and simple reading guidance for her contemporary and historical romance titles.
Last updated: July 10, 2026
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Publication Order
103 books
In Hot Pursuit
by Joanne Rock
2002
A chase that starts with professional goals turns personal once sparks fly between hunter and hunted. Joanne Rock blends suspense, sexual tension, and just enough chaos.
Learning Curves
by Joanne Rock
2002
A smart heroine and the man who upends her careful plans discover that attraction can be its own education. Joanne Rock's debut is playful, sexy, and full of momentum.
Silk, Lace & Videotape
by Joanne Rock
2002
A scandalous setup and a very tempting man push this contemporary romance into deliciously messy territory. The tone is flirty, sharp, and built around secrets that will not stay hidden.
Wild and Willing
by Joanne Rock
2002
When a bold hero meets a heroine ready to take one big risk, the results are hot and hard to control. This is Joanne Rock in playful, high-heat contemporary mode.
Girl's Guide to Hunting & Kissing
by Joanne Rock
2003
At Club Paradise, Summer Farnsworth is hunting for a fling, not a man like attorney Jackson Taggart. Their opposites-attract chemistry is instant, but his public life and her wild streak make love a risky game.
One Naughty Night
by Joanne Rock
2003
Esmerelda Giles agrees to one reckless night out and ends up on a blind date with the wrong man, or maybe the right one. Renzo Cesare is not who he claims to be, but the chemistry between them is very real.
Sex & the Single Girl
by Joanne Rock
2003
Brianne Wolcott is trying to reopen the South Beach club her swindler stepfather abandoned when FBI agent Aidan Maddock comes looking for answers. Their old crush and his need to protect her turn suspicion into heat fast.
Wild and Wicked
by Joanne Rock
2003
A reckless attraction pulls two strong personalities into trouble before either is ready. Fast, sexy, and playful, this romance thrives on bad decisions and very good chemistry.
Date with a Diva
by Joanne Rock
2004
Lainie Reynolds runs South Beach's Club Paradise with cool control until hockey player Nico Cesare gets under her skin. Trouble at the resort gives him a reason to stay close, and makes her no-touch rules much harder to keep.
Girl Gone Wild
by Joanne Rock
2004
Chef Giselle Cesare finally has room to breathe when a sexy journalist walks into her kitchen and starts asking dangerous questions. Hugh Duncan wants the truth about the club's scandalous past, but falling for Giselle could wreck the story.
Her Final Fling
by Joanne Rock
2004
Landscaper Christine Chandler thinks a career-making project is exactly what she needs, until she ends up sharing space with jetsetter Vito Cesare. What starts as a no-strings arrangement quickly feels like much more.
The Knight's Redemption
by Joanne Rock
2004
Redemption is hard won in this medieval romance, especially when a battle-scarred hero faces the woman who sees through him. Guilt, honor, and desire all press in.
The Wedding Knight
by Joanne Rock
2004
A marriage-centered medieval romance where duty and passion arrive at the same time. Amid ceremony, politics, and danger, love proves the biggest complication of all.
His Wicked Ways
by Joanne Rock
2005
A hero with a troublesome reputation meets a woman who knows better than to trust him, and does it anyway. Old secrets and intense attraction give this one a strong suspense edge.
My Lady's Favor
by Joanne Rock
2005
A medieval lady and a dangerous man circle each other through loyalty, ambition, and desire. Joanne Rock keeps the courtly setting sharp, sexy, and full of tension.
Silk Confessions
by Joanne Rock
2005
Hidden desires and dangerous truths collide in this sensual contemporary romance. Confessions come at a price, especially when the chemistry is as risky as the secrets.
The Laird's Lady
by Joanne Rock
2005
A Highland laird and the woman who challenges him are bound together by politics and passion. The result is a fast, emotional historical romance with real clan stakes.
Hidden Obsession
by Joanne Rock
2006
This romantic suspense entry pairs dangerous fixation with irresistible attraction. As the threat tightens, the couple has to decide whether trust can survive the secrets surrounding them.
The Knight's Courtship
by Joanne Rock
2006
Courtship in Joanne Rock's medieval world means strategy, danger, and undeniable chemistry. The romance is tender in places, but never far from the surrounding power struggle.
The Pleasure Trip
by Joanne Rock
2006
A getaway meant for pleasure turns much more complicated when temptation becomes real attachment. Travel, heat, and emotional baggage make this escape anything but simple.
Don't Look Back
by Joanne Rock
2007
A woman trying to outrun the past finds that danger is closer than ever. Romance and suspense move together as one look back threatens to change everything.
Just One Look
by Joanne Rock
2007
A single glimpse is enough to pull the heroine into a situation she cannot ignore. Joanne Rock mixes simmering attraction with a suspense thread that keeps the pressure on.
Scent of a Woman
by Joanne Rock
2007
A carefully controlled world is disrupted by one unforgettable woman and the trouble she brings with her. Attraction hits fast, but trust has to fight through secrets and appearances.
Getting Lucky
by Joanne Rock
2008
A woman looking for a fresh start discovers that luck has a mischievous sense of humor once a very tempting man gets involved. This is Joanne Rock in lighter, sexy mode.
Something to Talk About
by Joanne Rock
2008
What starts as gossip-worthy chemistry quickly becomes something harder to dismiss. Public attention and private vulnerability make this contemporary romance especially fun.
Up Close and Personal
by Joanne Rock
2008
An assignment that gets too personal drops the hero and heroine into a volatile mix of attraction and danger. The closer they get to the truth, the harder it is to keep feelings out of it.
A Knight Most Wicked
by Joanne Rock
2009
A notoriously dangerous knight meets a heroine who sees more than the legend. Their romance is sharp, sensual, and tangled up in pride and medieval politics.
Protector / Always Ready
by Joanne Rock
2009
Coast Guard officer Wade Craig is tracking illegal activity, not planning to fall for Lacey Sutherland. But when her matchmaking business tangles her in real danger, keeping her safe becomes personal.
She Thinks Her Ex Is Sexy...
by Joanne Rock
2009
Seeing an ex again is bad enough. Realizing the chemistry is still very much alive is worse. Joanne Rock turns that awkward truth into a fast, sexy second-chance romance.
The Knight's Return
by Joanne Rock
2009
A warrior's return reopens old loyalties and older feelings. Set in a dangerous medieval world, this romance blends duty, history, and simmering desire.
Indulge Me
by Joanne Rock
2010
A tempting invitation leads to a romance that is anything but simple. Joanne Rock keeps the pace quick and the chemistry front and center as two guarded people stop pretending they can walk away.
The Captive
by Joanne Rock
2010
Captivity, mistrust, and fierce attraction shape this intense medieval romance. As danger closes in, captor and captive discover the harder battle is resisting each other.
Defender
by Joanne Rock
2011
Navy lieutenant Finn Riddock is supposed to be on leave, but he cannot ignore the threats aimed at professor Nikki Thornton. Protecting her old house restoration project soon means protecting his own heart too.
In the Laird's Bed
by Joanne Rock
2011
A proud Scottish laird and a woman caught in dangerous circumstances are thrown together by need and desire. The setting is rugged, the politics sharp, and the attraction immediate.
Making Waves
by Joanne Rock
2011
Alicia LeBlanc boards the wrong boat and ends up in even more dangerous territory, sharing close quarters with Jack Murphy, the man who broke her heart. Old flames reignite fast once there is nowhere to hide.
Swept Away
by Joanne Rock
2011
Interior designer Josie Passano accidentally becomes a stowaway on Keith Murphy's sailboat after a drowsy mistake. The forced getaway is sexy enough on its own, until her past threatens to catch up with them.
Coming Undone
by Joanne Rock
2012
Stephanie Rosen is finally ready to reclaim her life and wants Navy officer Daniel Murphy to help her start. But their one-time fling is now tangled up with real feelings and very little time.
Her Man Advantage
by Joanne Rock
2012
A woman who thinks she understands the rules of attraction meets the athlete who throws off her game completely. Competitive sparks and strong chemistry keep this sports romance moving.
Matched with the Player
by Joanne Rock
2012
Matchmaker Marissa Collins needs hockey star Kyle Murphy for a client, but Kyle has other ideas. He wants Marissa for himself, and plans to prove she is making the wrong match.
One Man Rush
by Joanne Rock
2012
Hockey star Kyle Murphy is used to getting what he wants, until matchmaker Marissa Collins insists he belongs with someone else. His pursuit turns a business arrangement into a very personal game.
Playing for Keeps
by Joanne Rock
2012
Filmmaker Jennifer Hunter only wants a successful sports documentary until star defenseman Axel Rankin steps into the frame. Axel's hidden past soon puts both the project and Jennifer in danger.
Renegade
by Joanne Rock
2012
Former SEAL Rocco Vitelli goes undercover to expose Jessica Winslow, a sensuality expert he thinks is running a con. Then identity theft and a dangerous past force them onto the same side.
Vanquished by the Viking
by Joanne Rock
2013
A Viking hero and a woman who refuses to yield make for a fierce historical pairing. Joanne Rock brings battle, captivity, and intense desire together in a swift, dramatic romance.
Promises Under the Peach Tree
by Joanne Rock
2014
Family ties and small-town history complicate a romance that feels both comforting and hard won. The Southern setting gives the story warmth, but the promises at its center are serious.
The Highlander's Dark Seduction
by Joanne Rock
2014
Set in medieval Scotland, this romance pairs brooding danger with fierce desire. Old loyalties, hidden truths, and a shadowed Highland setting make it an intense escape.
The Highlander's Haunted Kiss
by Joanne Rock
2014
A gothic Scottish setting, a haunted atmosphere, and a dangerous attraction drive this historical romance. Clan tension and dark secrets keep the stakes high.
Bride on the Run
by Joanne Rock
2015
Valerie Dimitri is hiding from an ex-fiancé with dangerous ties when her advice-show cover begins to crumble. Boone Sullivan wants answers, but the woman he means to expose is quickly becoming impossible to resist.
Dances Under the Harvest Moon
by Joanne Rock
2015
Autumn in Tennessee brings reunion, attraction, and more than a little unresolved emotion. Joanne Rock balances small-town comfort with very real romantic stakes.
How to Lose a Groom in 10 Days
by Joanne Rock
2015
After an impulsive courthouse wedding to rising baseball star Grady Hollis, Melanie Webb realizes she is not ready for the life that comes with him. Grady is not about to let his runaway bride go without a fight.
Last Chance Christmas
by Joanne Rock
2015
A holiday homecoming gives two people one more shot at setting old mistakes right. It is a cozy, emotional romance built on family, memory, and second chances.
Nights Under the Tennessee Stars
by Joanne Rock
2015
A Southern setting, long-held feelings, and strong community ties give this romance a warm center. The couple still has to face the past before they can reach a future together.
The Wedding Audition
by Joanne Rock
2015
Reality-show bride Annamae Jessup bolts before the wedding and heads to Alabama to find the grandmother she was told was gone. Hiding out should be simple, until a guarded man with secrets of his own gets involved.
There Goes the Bride
by Joanne Rock
2015
Lindsey's wedding implodes just before the ceremony, and her escape driver turns out to be the very man digging into her family's past. What starts as a getaway becomes a romance tangled up with long-buried secrets.
Writing the Bestseller II
by Joanne Rock
2015
A practical craft guide written with a group of bestselling romance authors. It covers the basics of commercial fiction, from story structure and author brand to common mistakes and the realities of publishing.
His Secretary's Surprise Fiancé
by Joanne Rock
2016
Her powerful boss suddenly needs a fiancée, and his secretary becomes the obvious answer. In the Bayou Billionaires world, a fake engagement starts feeling dangerously real.
Secret Baby Scandal
by Joanne Rock
2016
A hidden child and a very public family name make this romance impossible to keep quiet. Joanne Rock piles on Southern wealth, old hurt, and the kind of scandal that changes everything.
Whispers Under a Southern Sky
by Joanne Rock
2016
In Tennessee, old memories and family hurt linger beneath the surface. A returning heroine and the man who knows her past have to sort through both before love feels safe.
A Chance This Christmas
by Joanne Rock
2017
Holiday warmth and old feelings make this a classic second-chance romance. Christmas offers the opening, but trust still has to be rebuilt the hard way.
Claiming His Secret Heir
by Joanne Rock
2017
A hidden child means the stakes are higher than either lover expected. Old wounds reopen as a determined hero tries to claim both his heir and a second chance.
His Accidental Heir
by Joanne Rock
2017
A shocking family revelation upends a powerful man's plans and binds him to the woman he cannot ignore. Duty, desire, and questions of legacy all collide at once.
Little Secrets: His Pregnant Secretary
by Joanne Rock
2017
A secret pregnancy turns an already complicated boss-assistant relationship into a high-stakes emotional standoff. Reputation, trust, and desire get tangled together fast.
Second Chance Cowboy
by Joanne Rock
2017
Coming home puts a cowboy face to face with the woman and unfinished history he left behind. Their reunion is tender, tense, and full of reasons to try again.
The Magnate's Mail-Order Bride
by Joanne Rock
2017
A wealthy businessman enters a practical marriage arrangement and gets far more than he expected. The bride may solve one problem while creating a host of very personal new ones.
The Magnate's Marriage Merger
by Joanne Rock
2017
A business-minded marriage deal brings two strong-willed people under the same roof. Corporate logic gives way to real feeling as their neat arrangement grows wonderfully messy.
Wishes at First Light
by Joanne Rock
2017
A hopeful new beginning brings two people together just as old doubts start crowding in. This is Joanne Rock in warm, emotional mode, with romance grounded in fresh starts and real choices.
Expecting a Scandal
by Joanne Rock
2018
An unexpected pregnancy turns attraction into crisis management for a couple with every reason to keep their distance. Family reputation only raises the heat.
For the Sake of His Heir
by Joanne Rock
2018
A powerful hero and the revelation of an heir force a private relationship into the open. Love has to fight through pride, family pressure, and the demands of legacy.
One Night Scandal
by Joanne Rock
2018
One impulsive night creates lasting consequences for two people already under pressure. With gossip circling and emotions escalating, a private mistake threatens to become very public.
The Forbidden Brother
by Joanne Rock
2018
Falling for the wrong brother turns a simmering attraction into a full-blown scandal. Joanne Rock leans into family tension, loyalty, and the cost of wanting someone who should be off limits.
The Rancher's Bargain
by Joanne Rock
2018
A practical bargain draws a rancher and a woman with plans of her own into dangerous emotional territory. What begins as a deal quickly becomes much harder to walk away from.
Wild Wyoming Nights
by Joanne Rock
2018
A Wyoming setting, close quarters, and a relationship that should stay simple create plenty of heat. Past hurt and family expectations make every night together harder to forget.
Game On
by Joanne Rock
2019
Competition comes easy. Trust does not. When ambition and attraction collide around a public sports career, both leads have to decide whether love is worth changing the rules for.
Rancher in Her Bed
by Joanne Rock
2019
One unexpected night with a rancher upends carefully laid plans and leaves both leads wanting more. Morning only brings tougher questions about family, duty, and whether the fling can last.
The Perfect Catch
by Joanne Rock
2019
A high-profile athlete meets his match in a woman who refuses to be dazzled by fame. Fast banter and real vulnerability make this sports romance more than a simple game.
The Rebel
by Joanne Rock
2019
Seducing a business rival is only the beginning in this Mesa Falls romance. Old family friction and fierce attraction make every move feel risky.
The Rival
by Joanne Rock
2019
In Mesa Falls, rivalry is practically a family inheritance. When two opponents give in to a powerful attraction, they risk reigniting old feuds and creating brand-new trouble.
Heartbreaker
by Joanne Rock
2020
A man with a risky reputation meets the one woman who refuses to be charmed by it. Family fallout and old hurt keep the sparks hot and the stakes even hotter.
Her Texas Renegade
by Joanne Rock
2020
A woman crossing paths with a Texas bad boy who lives by his own rules is asking for trouble, and chemistry is only the start. Love means risking pride, secrets, and a carefully planned future.
Rule Breaker
by Joanne Rock
2020
Mesa Falls runs on rules, money, and old grudges, which makes this attraction especially dangerous. Two people on opposite sides of a family power struggle test every limit they have.
Scoring Position
by Joanne Rock
2020
A Texas sports star is used to staying on offense until a smart, stubborn woman changes the game. Career pressure and public attention make their attraction impossible to keep tidy.
A Nine-Month Temptation
by Joanne Rock
2021
An intense attraction in the city leaves two ambitious people facing very real consequences. Joanne Rock turns an unexpected pregnancy into a sharp, emotional modern romance.
The Heir
by Joanne Rock
2021
An heir with everything to lose is forced to confront scandal, expectation, and a woman he cannot forget. The romance is hot, but the questions of family and inheritance run just as deep.
The Rancher
by Joanne Rock
2021
In Mesa Falls, a rancher's sense of duty collides with a woman tied to family secrets and future power. Attraction is the easy part. Legacy is not.
The Stakes of Faking It
by Joanne Rock
2021
What starts as a convenient fake setup turns messy once real feelings arrive. Public pressure, private history, and a very believable connection raise the stakes fast.
Trapped with the Texan
by Joanne Rock
2021
Forced into close quarters with a rugged Texan, the heroine has nowhere to hide from either danger or desire. Secrets turn survival into something much more personal.
Ways to Tempt the Boss
by Joanne Rock
2021
A driven heroine and the boss she should avoid get pulled dangerously close in this New York romance. Career pressure and fierce chemistry make every smart decision much harder to keep.
A Colorado Claim
by Joanne Rock
2022
The fight over a Colorado inheritance pulls the youngest Barclay sister back to Catamount and into close conflict with a man she cannot ignore. Land, loyalty, and old emotion make every choice harder.
My Double Life
by Joanne Rock
2022
Quiet by day and fearless behind a mask, Courtney Masterson discovers her secret side life is getting very complicated. Especially once a high-profile client starts falling for the woman he is not supposed to know.
One Colorado Night
by Joanne Rock
2022
Jessamyn Barclay returns home hoping to keep old memories buried, then runs straight into Ryder Wakefield. Long-banked desire and one crucial secret make their reunion impossible to keep simple.
Rocky Mountain Rivals
by Joanne Rock
2022
Back at her family's Colorado ranch, Fleur Barclay comes face to face with Drake Alexander, the man she blames for wrecking her life. He wants the ranch, she does not trust him, and the attraction only makes things worse.
The Rancher's Reckoning
by Joanne Rock
2022
A Texas rancher comes back to claim the infant son he never knew he had and finds himself drawn to the reporter who helped reunite them. Fatherhood changes everything, including what he wants next.
Alaskan Blackout
by Joanne Rock
2023
Quinton Kingsley heads to Alaska looking for his missing half brother and finds McKenna O'Brien guarding the truth. One stormy night strands them together, and the attraction quickly becomes harder to resist than the secret between them.
Make Believe Match
by Joanne Rock
2023
A made-for-show match promises a simple solution, until real feelings complicate the deal. Joanne Rock uses a favorite trope and keeps the emotions sharp.
Rancher Under the Mistletoe
by Joanne Rock
2023
Clay Reynolds returns to Kingsland Ranch for Christmas expecting a brief stay, then runs into veterinarian Hope Alvarez, the woman he left behind. Their old hurt is still there, but so is the heat.
Rodeo Rebel
by Joanne Rock
2023
Disinherited bull rider Gavin Kingsley wants answers, and Lauryn Hamilton may have them. A charity bachelor auction gives him a way in, but seducing the truth could cost him far more than he expected.
The Rancher's Plus-One
by Joanne Rock
2023
Rancher Levi Kingsley needs PR expert Kendra Davies to help save his family's business, even though she has avoided him מאז one unforgettable night and a betrayal she still cannot forgive. Working together makes their old chemistry impossible to ignore.
Wedded to the Warrior
by Joanne Rock
2024
A warrior marriage changes the balance between duty and desire almost overnight. Set in a rough medieval world, this romance turns mistrust into heat and then into something deeper.
One Last Chance
by Joanne Rock
2025
Two people who thought that chapter was closed discover they may have one more shot at love. Family ties and hard truths keep the reunion honest.
Save the Last Dance
by Joanne Rock
2025
Coming home means facing unfinished business, and one dance is enough to prove the old spark never died. This is a tender second-chance romance with real history behind it.
The Last Love Song
by Joanne Rock
2025
Music, memory, and unfinished feelings shape this emotional romance. Joanne Rock leans into the ache of the past without losing sight of the hopeful ending.
Last First Kiss
by Joanne Rock
2026
A familiar face, a fresh start, and one unforgettable kiss set this romance in motion. It is a hopeful story about timing, trust, and trying again when it finally matters.
Last One Home
by Joanne Rock
2026
Returning home forces the heroine to face family history and the man who still matters more than he should. Warm, grounded, and full of second-chance tension.
The Last Book Club
by Joanne Rock
2026
A book club gathering uncovers resentments, buried secrets, and the kind of danger that can turn a social night into a suspense story. Joanne Rock shifts into domestic suspense without losing her feel for complicated relationships.
Where should I start?
If you want sexy South Beach romance: Sex & the Single Girl → Girl's Guide to Hunting & Kissing → One Naughty Night
If you want modern cowboy family drama: Rodeo Rebel → The Rancher's Plus-One → Alaskan Blackout → Rancher Under the Mistletoe
If you want small-town western romance: Rocky Mountain Rivals → One Colorado Night → A Colorado Claim
If you want protective military heroes: Renegade → Protector / Always Ready → Defender
If you want historical romance: The Highlander's Haunted Kiss → The Highlander's Dark Seduction → Wedded to the Warrior
Author bio
Joanne Rock is an American author whose career has stretched across contemporary romance, historical romance, romantic suspense, and, more recently, domestic suspense. Born in Albany, New York, she built a backlist of well over one hundred books by writing the kinds of stories that move fast, lean hard on emotion, and never forget the pull of a happy ending.
She came to writing early.
Rock has said that stories grabbed her young, first as a reader and then as someone who kept inventing scenes and characters of her own. Later, that instinct turned into a working life. She has also described the push to write in a very simple way, imaginary characters would not leave her alone until she put them on the page.
Her academic path ran right alongside that love of story. She earned a master's degree in literature from the University of Louisville, then went on to teach writing, film, and fiction at the college level in Kentucky, Utah, and New York. That teaching background helps explain why she has spent so much time speaking at workshops and conferences for other writers, and why she also co-wrote the craft guide Writing the Bestseller II.
What makes Rock interesting as a writer is her range. She can write glossy, high-heat category romance, then shift into a small-town family story, then head straight into medieval Scotland or Viking territory. The settings change, but a few things tend to stay the same: complicated families, strong attraction, hidden history, and characters who have to work for trust.
Readers who start with her contemporary romances often find books like Sex & the Single Girl, Rodeo Rebel, Rocky Mountain Rivals, or A Chance This Christmas. Those books show off a lot of her usual strengths. She likes lively settings, sharp emotional stakes, and heroes and heroines who are often wrestling with reputation, old hurt, or the feeling that life has not gone to plan.
Her historical romances take that same emotional directness and place it in rougher worlds. Books such as The Highlander's Haunted Kiss, The Highlander's Dark Seduction, and Vanquished by the Viking bring in clan loyalties, danger, gothic atmosphere, and power struggles, but the focus still lands on the relationship first.
She also has a strong protective streak in her work. Series like To the Rescue lean into former SEALs, Coast Guard officers, and other capable heroes, while many of her Harlequin stories build tension out of family legacy, secret heirs, public scandal, and the mess of mixing love with duty.
And she keeps stretching.
In recent years Rock has moved further into suspense with books like The Last Book Club, while also branching into Harlequin Intrigue. It feels like a natural step. Even in her romances, she has long liked secrets, pressure, and the sense that love has to survive real trouble. She still writes across subgenres, still teaches and encourages other writers, and still sounds like someone who genuinely loves books, research, and the odd ways stories take hold and stay there.
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