London James Books in Order
See London James books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and simple where-to-start tips for her historical and contemporary romances.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
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Publication Order
49 books
Boss I Love to Hate
by London James
2019
Berlin Roth cannot stand her arrogant boss, Sawyer West, even if the attraction between them refuses to fade. Their messy history, clashing values, and an unplanned pregnancy force both of them to decide what love is really worth.
Broken Hero
by London James
2019
Pregnant and running from cartel violence, Isla crashes into the life of Baker, a reclusive former marshal tormented by loss. As he fights to keep her safe, their mountain refuge becomes the setting for danger, healing, and unexpected love.
Stay With Me
by London James
2019
A bookish heroine never got over Ashton King, her brother's best friend and high school heartache. Years later, the retired Navy SEAL turned tech mogul is back in her life, and staying away from him may be impossible.
Stuck With You
by London James
2019
Old hurt and undeniable attraction trap two people in close quarters, forcing them to face feelings they never really buried. It's a contemporary romance about second chances, stubborn hearts, and what happens when walking away stops working.
The Secret Baby
by London James
2019
Avery's chance reunion with the prince she once knew turns dangerous when a poisoning at her B&B makes her the prime suspect. To clear her name, she has to untangle old secrets, courtly pressure, and a romance she cannot ignore.
A Christmas Wreath for Whitney
by London James
2021
Whitney heads west expecting marriage and a new start, then learns that her first Christmas on the frontier asks for more courage than she planned. It's a warm holiday romance about trust, home, and choosing hope.
Her Mail Order Miscalculation
by London James
2022
Cora wants out of her outlaw family and thinks a mail-order marriage to Sheriff Wyatt Bullock might be her fresh start. Then the Bennett Bandits ride into town with robbery in mind, and Cora has to choose between blood and love.
Her Mail Order Misconception
by London James
2022
After a violent attack and a stagecoach wreck, singer Elsa Crestwood wakes with no memory of who she is. Jasper Hemlock rescues her, but as her uncle's men close in, recovering the truth may cost them both.
Her Mail Order Mistake
by London James
2022
Lily heads to Lone Hollow with only a scrap of paper and a hope of finding her father. Instead she lands in the life of scarred sawmill heir Roderick Townsend, where family interference and old wounds make love anything but simple.
Her Mail Order Misunderstanding
by London James
2022
Schoolteacher Amelia arrives in Lone Hollow expecting a job, not a husband. When she clashes with Harrison, the man behind the misunderstanding, a missing child forces them to work together and rethink everything they assumed.
Her Mail Order Mix-Up
by London James
2022
Maggie arrives in Lone Hollow expecting to marry Clint McCray, only to learn he is dead and his grieving brother Cullen is left raising a little girl. A broken ranch, old grief, and unexpected attraction turn the mix-up into a real second chance.
Her Wagon Train Cowboy
by London James
2022
Pregnant widow Lillian Jones flees debt and uncertainty with her parents, looking for safety on the frontier. Cowboy Everette Ford is trying to outrun his own past, but their quiet bond is tested by guilt, secrets, and hard truths.
Her Wagon Train Doctor
by London James
2022
Sadie Monroe leaves behind her failed future and joins her father on a wagon train west. Dr. Charles Holden is hiding from a medical tragedy, but when Sadie's father is in danger, Charles has to face the skills and grief he tried to bury.
Her Wagon Train Husband
by London James
2022
Abby runs from an arranged marriage and learns she cannot join a wagon train west without a husband. William, a man fleeing false charges, agrees to a temporary marriage, but the trail to Oregon quickly turns dangerous and personal.
Her Wagon Train Pinkerton
by London James
2022
Charlotte McLaren joins a wagon train to hunt the man who killed her father. Pinkerton Nicolas Kelly is chasing the same murderer, and their shared pursuit pulls them into danger, rivalry, and a romance neither planned for.
Her Wagon Train Soldier
by London James
2022
After her family's fall from high society, Emma Ford heads west hoping for a fresh start. Soldier James Garrison is assigned to guard the wagon train, but bandits and growing feelings make the journey far more complicated.
Love and the Beach House
by London James
2022
A summer getaway turns messy when a beach house brings together two people with very different plans and undeniable chemistry. As tempers rise and attraction grows, both have to decide what home and love should really look like.
Love and the Christmas Inn
by London James
2022
Michelle Rivers and Briggs Bevan both want to buy the same Colorado inn, and the owners refuse to choose. Forced to prove who can run it better, the rivals find that holiday competition comes with a very inconvenient spark.
Love and the Harvest Festival
by London James
2022
Julia Williams wants Brook Haven's fall festival to be perfect, but new inn owner Wes Rivers has ideas of his own. Their hay bale maze project throws them together, and soon the real question is whether either can stop arguing long enough to fall.
Love and the Pear Pie Wars
by London James
2022
Tori Bevan is determined to finally beat the Holdens in the annual pear pie contest. Then Dane Holden, her old flame, comes back to town, and family rivalry, festival chaos, and unfinished feelings turn spring into a battle.
Treats From the Orchard: A Companion Cookbook
by Regina Walker
2022
This companion cookbook gathers recipes inspired by the Orchard Brides stories, from sweets to cozy comfort food. It's part keepsake, part kitchen companion for readers who loved the series and its warm food-centered world.
A "Lot" Like Christmas
by London James
2023
Christmas chaos and town expectations push two people together in this warm holiday romance. Beneath the festive fun is a story about family, belonging, and letting love arrive in its own messy, surprising way.
Because of the Brave
by London James
2023
Set during one of Stone Rivers' most heartfelt celebrations, this romance pairs love with questions of duty, sacrifice, and second chances. Old wounds and quiet courage matter just as much here as chemistry.
Checking "Inn" for New Years
by London James
2023
As Stone Rivers counts down to the new year, an inn becomes the backdrop for fresh starts, awkward proximity, and overdue honesty. It's a cozy romance about leaving the past behind without losing what still matters.
Her Oregon Trail Blacksmith
by London James
2023
Teacher Harper McCall finds purpose teaching children on the wagon train west. Blacksmith Brooks Campbell asks her to teach him to read, but after tragedy strikes, love has to compete with guilt and the need for redemption.
Her Oregon Trail Doctor
by London James
2023
Lark dreads being pushed west in search of a husband, while Dr. Carter Evans heads for Oregon carrying the grief of losing his family. When measles breaks out on the trail, survival and love become tightly bound together.
Her Oregon Trail Miner
by London James
2023
Orphan Cora Randall wants a family and sees the Oregon Trail as her chance to find one. Miner Mason Scott wants little beyond gold, until a murder on the wagon train forces them together against a killer.
Her Oregon Trail Rancher
by London James
2023
Grace's kindness to a little boy named Henry changes her journey in ways she never expected. His father, Luke, is a former Pinkerton agent desperate for peace, but old danger and hidden scars threaten everything they begin to build.
Her Oregon Trail Wagon Master
by London James
2023
Winona finds herself torn between the steady future a journalist offers and the fierce pull of Weston, the wagon master who has unsettled her for months. On the trail west, choosing love may mean choosing risk too.
Just "Write" for Me
by London James
2023
A holiday romance built on mixed signals, sharp words, and the harder work of saying what the heart really means. In Stone Rivers, two people have to stop hiding behind stories and excuses if they want a real chance together.
Pumpkin Kisses and Harvest Wishes
by London James
2023
Autumn in Stone Rivers brings pumpkins, harvest traditions, and a romance that sneaks up in the middle of all the bustle. It's a cozy seasonal story about chemistry, hope, and choosing joy after disappointment.
Trips & Treats
by London James
2023
A sweet small-town romance filled with outings, festival fun, and plenty of food. What starts as a lighthearted adventure in Stone Rivers slowly turns into something deeper when two people realize the best part of the trip might be each other.
Wild About You
by London James
2023
In Stone Rivers, florist Nicole Jones goes head to head with country western star Derek Moore over the barn for the town's Valentine dance. Their fight over local tradition quickly turns into a battle neither heart is ready for.
Blessings in Featherstone Valley
by London James
2024
Widow Sarah Holden keeps the inn and hides inside routine until Pastor Jack Boone arrives in Featherstone Valley with grief of his own. Gossip, family strain, and old wounds test whether either of them can risk a second chance.
Hope in Featherstone Valley
by London James
2024
Schoolteacher Rachel Evans thinks her quiet life is enough until miner Griffin settles nearby with a boy in his care. As Benjamin thrives under Rachel's kindness, Griffin begins to wonder if the home he wants might include her too.
Showdown in Featherstone Valley
by London James
2024
Ava Adams comes to Featherstone Valley determined to prove herself in a high-stakes mining contest. Her fiercest obstacle is rival miner Craig Harrison, and sabotage, secrets, and attraction make their showdown far more personal.
Whispers in Featherstone Valley
by London James
2024
Elizabeth Claremore reaches Featherstone Valley hoping to outrun a cruel reputation, only to find gossip waiting for her there too. Wyatt Cooper stands by her, but protecting Elizabeth means taking on rumors, danger, and a ruthless enemy.
Rivalries in Featherstone Valley
by London James
2025
In Featherstone Valley, land fights and old grudges put neighbors on opposite sides just as an unexpected romance begins to take root. Love has to survive gossip, pride, and a community that is always ready to choose sides.
The Blacksmith's Stubborn Bride
by London James
2025
Colorado blacksmith Thatcher Hale asks for a quiet wife and gets Clara Hollis instead, strong-willed, sharp-tongued, and impossible to ignore. In a town full of gossip and grit, their clashing personalities just might forge something lasting.
The Doctor's Distracting Bride
by London James
2025
Dr. Stephen Ambrose likes order, routine, and silence, so Miss Mabel's cheerful whirlwind of a bride is the last thing he expected. Della Tate brings nursing skill, energy, and heart, and the whole town quickly notices the difference.
The Mapmaker's Mismatched Bride
by London James
2025
Harper Whitmore wants a husband who can handle dust, solitude, and her work as a mapmaker. Miss Mabel pairs her with rival surveyor Wyatt Harding, and soon marriage, competition, and professional pride are all tangled together.
The Matchmaker's Christmas Miracle
by London James
2025
Miss Mabel heads to Snowberry Ridge for a quiet Christmas and finds herself drawn into another match. With Lydia Hollings, reclusive James Easton, and an orphanage holiday at stake, the season may need a little matchmaking miracle.
The Prospector's Proper Bride
by London James
2025
Luke Dawson asks for a practical wife who can handle rough mining life and receives polished socialite Josephine Talbot instead. Cripple Creek proves a terrible match on paper, which is exactly why Miss Mabel thinks it might work.
The Rancher's Reluctant Bride
by London James
2025
Jilted Charlotte McKinney agrees to a quiet western marriage to escape pity and whispers. Beau Collins does not want a bride, but he may need one to keep his children, turning their arrangement into something far more complicated.
The Sheriff's Unexpected Bride
by London James
2025
Sheriff Colt Maddox only wanted help around the house, but Miss Mabel sends him Maggie Prescott, a woman with opinions, baking skills, and no patience for being managed. Cypress Hill soon becomes the stage for a very inconvenient romance.
The Teacher's Temporary Bride
by London James
2025
Teacher Nathanial Craig must marry or lose his post, so he agrees to a practical arrangement with independent Cora Hollingsworth. What begins as a marriage in name only soon tests whether two late-in-life loners can risk wanting more.
The Butler's Borrowed Bride
by London James
2026
Lark Morgan wants out from under her parents' parade of approved suitors, while Jasper Carlisle only wants a night's wages and a clean exit. One humiliating society party changes both plans and pushes them into Miss Mabel's orbit.
The Deputy's Crafty Bride
by London James
2026
On the run from the law, Lena McIntyre steals a letter from Miss Mabel and lands on the doorstep of Deputy Reid Harrison. He wanted a respectable bride, not a woman who looks like trouble and feels impossible to resist.
The Innkeeper's Runaway Bride
by London James
2026
When famous singer Amelia Delacroix begs for a chance to disappear, Miss Mabel pairs her with a quiet innkeeper on the Oregon coast. Fame, scandal, and the promise of an ordinary life make this runaway match especially tempting.
Where should I start?
If you want sweet frontier romance: Her Mail Order Mix-Up → Her Mail Order Mistake → Her Mail Order Misunderstanding
If you want wagon-train adventure: Her Wagon Train Husband → Her Wagon Train Soldier → Her Wagon Train Cowboy
If you want charming matchmaking comedy: The Blacksmith's Stubborn Bride → The Sheriff's Unexpected Bride → The Prospector's Proper Bride
If you prefer contemporary romance: Love and the Pear Pie Wars → Love and the Harvest Festival → Love and the Christmas Inn
If you want higher-stakes drama: Broken Hero → Boss I Love to Hate → The Secret Baby
Author bio
London James writes romance for readers who want heart, tension, and a solid happily-ever-after without a lot of fuss around it. Her books move between sweet historical stories and contemporary romance, but the through line is pretty clear: she likes characters who have been bruised by life and still find the nerve to love anyway.
Before publishing these romances, she worked as a writing coach. She has also said that a job loss in 2009 pushed her toward writing in a more serious way, turning a hard season into the start of a long creative run.
That practical side still shows up in her work.
Her stories tend to be built on strong setups. A runaway bride joins a wagon train. A mail-order match goes wrong the minute the stagecoach arrives. A guarded hero living in the mountains is forced to protect a pregnant woman on the run. She likes a clear problem, then lets the emotion grow inside it.
Readers who pick up her historical fiction will usually meet frontier towns, wagon trains, Oregon Trail dangers, and women trying to build new lives in rough places. Books like Her Mail Order Mix-Up, Her Wagon Train Husband, and Her Oregon Trail Doctor lean into hardship, faith, second chances, and the strange intimacy that comes from two people having to depend on each other quickly.
Her contemporary romances work from a slightly different angle, but the emotional pull is similar. In books like Broken Hero, Boss I Love to Hate, and Love and the Pear Pie Wars, she mixes attraction with old wounds, clashing goals, family pressure, or outright danger. Some of those stories are lighter and seasonal. Some are much higher stakes. Either way, she tends to give her characters a mess to work through before they earn their ending.
She also writes across a few different lanes. Publicly, she has described herself as a writer of both sweet historical and contemporary romance, and she has used more than one pen name for different kinds of stories. That range helps explain why her catalog can move from frontier matchmaking to small-town holiday romance to modern romantic suspense without feeling like a total jump.
Jane Austen is one of her longtime touchstones, and that makes sense when you look at what she enjoys doing on the page. She likes pride, misunderstanding, awkward attraction, stubborn heroines, and men who often need to be humbled a little before love can get through.
Off the page, she describes herself first as a wife and mother. She has shared that she lives in a busy city with her husband and son, and that writing, cooking, and good food are all part of her daily life. Coffee shows up in her author bios, too, usually as the thing that keeps the books moving.
That tracks.
What readers often get from London James is not polish for the sake of polish, but momentum and feeling. Her books are interested in redemption, in tenderness after disappointment, and in what happens when people who feel a bit broken are offered one more shot at home, family, and love.
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