Margaret Watson Books in Order
Explore Margaret Watson's books in publication order, with short book summaries and guides to the individual series to help you choose where to start.
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Margaret Watson books in publication order
33 books
An Innocent Man
by Margaret Watson
1995
Branded guilty of a terrible act, Connor returns to his hometown determined to expose its secrets. His attraction to Sarah, whose sister he was accused of abandoning, complicates a search for truth neither can pursue without facing old wounds.
An Honorable Man
by Margaret Watson
1996
Julianne needs help from former detective Luke, the man who blames her for losing his badge. Working together brings unexpected love, but a secret she cannot bring herself to reveal threatens what remains of his trust.
To Save His Child
by Margaret Watson
1996
Sent to rescue Lexie from a civil war, former SEAL Caine discovers the woman he once left behind has become a dedicated village nurse. She also has his child, making their dangerous escape a reckoning with an unfinished relationship.
The Dark Side of the Moon
by Margaret Watson
1997
Veterinarian Tory seeks refuge in a small Wisconsin town, only to find a killer targeting single women. Police chief Holt offers protection, but his secrets leave her unsure whether trusting the man she desires will keep her safe.
Cowboy with a Badge
by Margaret Watson
1998
Reporter Carly returns to her hometown seeking justice for her murdered brother and suspects the family of the local sheriff. Devlin investigates her concealed motives while their attraction grows, forcing both to weigh personal loyalties against the truth.
For the Children
by Margaret Watson
1998
An FBI agent grieving his lost family must protect two children who witnessed a murder and the aunt who refuses to leave them. Constant proximity challenges Damien’s emotional defenses, while Abby tries to keep their safety ahead of her growing feelings.
Rodeo Man
by Margaret Watson
1998
An injury ends rodeo star Grady’s career and brings him to a Utah ranch near the woman who once betrayed him. Becca has become confident and independent, but conceals that her daughter is his, threatening their renewed connection.
The Fugitive Bride
by Margaret Watson
1998
Undercover FBI agent Jesse takes work at a ranch to investigate its owner for smuggling people into the country. Getting to know Shea complicates his assignment, while her concealed past and his deception threaten the feelings developing between them.
The Marriage Protection Plan
by Margaret Watson
1999
Hoping to adopt a traumatized child who trusts only him, deputy Ben proposes a practical marriage to Janie. Her dangerous secret has kept her away despite their attraction, and accepting his protection could place the family he wants directly at risk.
Family on the Run
by Margaret Watson
2000
Hired to extract a woman and her baby from a war zone, Chase finds the mother dead and the child with his former lover. They must overcome past betrayal to save the baby and escape with vital intelligence.
Small-Town Secrets
by Margaret Watson
2006
Widowed Kendall balances raising her daughters with running an inn and orchard until Gabe returns to town. His role in her husband's fatal accident and the feelings she once had for him bring buried family secrets back to the surface.
Stranger in a Small Town
by Margaret Watson
2007
Investigating a counterfeiting case, Seth arrives determined to disprove a claim of paternity and expose Kat Macauley. Her devotion to a child challenges his assumptions, but concealing his investigation threatens the family and relationship he begins to want.
A Place Called Home
by Margaret Watson
2008
Suspected of killing her husband, Zoe faces fresh accusations when her former father-in-law falls ill. His son Gideon arrives to help, forcing her to confront an unwanted attraction while she and her sisters try to rebuild their family bonds.
No Place Like Home
by Margaret Watson
2008
Single mother Bree returns home intending only to clear out her father's house and leave. Her attraction to an orchid hunter, his kindness to her son and renewed bonds with her sisters make departure less simple than she planned.
An Unlikely Setup
by Margaret Watson
2009
Maddie inherits a pub managed by the man who humiliated her years ago and hopes to sell it. Their renewed attraction complicates negotiations, while a third party's dangerous plans force them to work together to protect the business.
Home at Last
by Margaret Watson
2009
Jewelry designer Fiona returns to help her sisters with their father's house, expecting a brief visit. Reuniting with her childhood sweetheart rekindles old feelings, but his children and her New York career make a second chance difficult to imagine.
Can't Stand the Heat?
by Margaret Watson
2010
Caterer Jen meets the former schoolmate she once hurt and discovers a confident, successful man in his place. Walker has not forgiven her and wants payback, but their renewed attraction unsettles both his plans and her carefully managed life.
Life Rewritten
by Margaret Watson
2010
Delaney has hidden her former identity as a rock singer and rebuilt her life as a carpenter. When her late bandmate's brother seeks unreleased songs to help his children, doing the right thing could expose the past she has buried.
For Baby and Me
by Margaret Watson
2011
Architect Nick keeps his life centered on work and avoids lasting relationships. Comforting employee Sierra after her parents' deaths breaks his usual boundaries, and one intimate night brings consequences that challenge everything he believes about family.
A Safe Place
by Margaret Watson
2012
Running a struggling center for troubled teenagers, Frankie has little patience for the football star assigned to perform community service there. When her past threatens the program, Cal must decide whether protecting her and the children outweighs risks to his career.
The Woman He Knows
by Margaret Watson
2012
Hiding from her past, Darcy stays to help after her employer suffers a suspicious accident she fears was meant for her. Working with his FBI-agent brother brings attraction and danger, as his questions threaten to expose the identity she has concealed.
Bending the Rules
by Margaret Watson
2013
After years raising his siblings and running the family restaurant, Nathan hopes to pursue his own plans. Then Emma arrives with news of a teenage daughter he never knew, while old troubles threaten the family he has worked to protect.
Find Me
by Margaret Watson
2013
After witnessing an FBI agent's murder, Lizzy recognizes the killer inside the agency and flees. Agent Mac tracks her to a remote island, but concealing his own identity threatens their attraction as the murderer closes in.
Personal Best
by Margaret Watson
2013
Tess wins a marathon and the prize money her struggling recycling business needs, but accepting it requires spending a week with a sportswriter. Suspicious reporter Nick searches for her secrets while an unexpected attraction complicates his assignment.
Watch Me
by Margaret Watson
2013
A break-in brings nurse Tessa face to face with the detective she has been admiring from her window. Quinn shares her attraction, but pursuing a lasting relationship means confronting a secret Tessa has kept carefully hidden.
Love Me
by Margaret Watson
2014
Repairs to Helen's damaged office reunite her with Jamie, the man she spent one unforgettable night with. Their renewed attraction conflicts with what each wants, while the driver who destroyed her office poses a continuing threat.
Cover Me
by Margaret Watson
2015
Detectives Brendan and Cilla pose as a couple to find the source of a deadly drug. Cilla's past makes involvement with another officer dangerous, but their genuine attraction and concealed vulnerabilities complicate an already hazardous undercover assignment.
Protect Me
by Margaret Watson
2015
Officer Mia reluctantly accepts an assignment guarding actor Finn from a stalker while preparing for her detective's exam. Discovering the man behind his notorious public image makes professional distance difficult, especially as threats against him escalate.
Save Me
by Margaret Watson
2016
Prosecutor Livvy and detective Ryan overcome mutual dislike to keep his corrupt former partner behind bars. Their investigation becomes increasingly dangerous, and their growing intimacy leaves Ryan facing both a threat to Livvy and his own emotional defenses.
See Me
by Margaret Watson
2016
When her imprisoned ex-husband appears at home, Gaby turns to detective and family friend Alex to protect her daughters. Living under his protection brings their attraction into the open, but his own secrets complicate an already dangerous situation.
Catch Me
by Margaret Watson
2017
Baseball player Sam records an assault and becomes involved with investigating detective Julia. Their attraction grows as the attacker's influential father tries to protect his son, threatening both their safety and the career Julia is afraid to risk.
Small-Town Family
by Margaret Watson
2019
Single father and journalist Dylan searches a small town for the father he never knew. Charlotte may hold the answers, but helping him after their unexpected intimacy could expose a truth that threatens someone she loves.
Hometown Girl
by Margaret Watson
2020
Her sister's death brings Claire back to the hometown she escaped, responsible for a resentful teenage nephew. A football coach helps the boy and draws Claire closer, challenging her determination to leave before old pain can reclaim her.
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