Melanie Moreland Books in Order
Browse Melanie Moreland books in order, with quick summaries, series background, connected reading guides, and clear help on where to start.
Last updated: July 2, 2026
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Publication Order
57 books
Into The Storm
by Melanie Moreland
2013
A woman fleeing terror crashes into the secluded world of reclusive writer Joshua Bennett during a massive storm. Cut off from everyone else, they build trust slowly while danger closes in from outside.
Beneath The Scars
by Melanie Moreland
2014
Megan retreats to a Maine beach house looking for quiet and finds Zachary, a scarred artist guarding old pain. Their connection is tender, uneasy, and shaped by everything both of them would rather bury.
Over the Fence
by Melanie Moreland
2015
Nathan and Kourtney start as two lonely neighbors talking over a fence. As the barrier between them drops, so do the defenses built by rejection, fear, and the past.
The Baby Clause
by Melanie Moreland
2016
This novella checks back in on Richard and Katy after *The Contract*, when parenthood looms and control starts slipping through Richard's fingers. It is a sweeter extension of their story, with plenty of heart.
The Contract
by Melanie Moreland
2016
Tyrant boss Richard VanRyan shocks his long-suffering assistant Katy with one outrageous request, pretend to be his fiancee. What starts as a deal built on dislike turns into a sharp, funny, slow-burning love story.
It Started with a Kiss
by Melanie Moreland
2017
Avery agrees to kiss a stranger as a favor and expects to walk away. Instead she meets Daniel, a doctor who is certain that one impulsive moment could become something lasting.
The Image of You
by Melanie Moreland
2017
Adam comes face to face with Alexandra, the former fiancee he still loves, only to realize she no longer remembers him. This amnesia romance turns on loss, longing, and the fight to rebuild what once existed.
Aiden
by Melanie Moreland
2018
Aiden hides old pain behind charm, jokes, and a powerful presence that keeps people at a distance. Cami sees through all of it, and their friends-to-lovers romance turns into a fight over whether he can believe he deserves love.
Bentley
by Melanie Moreland
2018
Bentley, the rigid leader of BAM, never expects spontaneous Emmy to cut through his control and change the shape of his life. Their romance mixes billionaire polish, danger, and the first big step into the Vested Interest world.
Christmas Sugar
by Melanie Moreland
2018
A Christmas trip drops controlled, lonely Dylan into the orbit of a woman, her children, and more feeling than he knows what to do with. It is a warm holiday romance with sweetness, family, and second chances.
Maddox
by Melanie Moreland
2018
Control keeps Maddox steady, until Dee makes him want things he has spent years denying himself. Their story blends friendship, heat, and two damaged people learning that love may be the only risk worth taking.
Reid
by Melanie Moreland
2018
Reid is the BAM rebel, a tech genius with a rough past and a second chance he never expected to get. This book turns his found-family arc into a warm, funny romance with real emotional depth.
An Instant Connection
by Melanie Moreland
2019
A chance meeting leaves Mitch and Mandy with instant chemistry and a night they cannot easily forget. This short romance asks whether a fast spark can survive once real life catches up.
An Unexpected Gift
by Melanie Moreland
2019
When Evan's trip to mend family ties goes sideways, a breakdown and a detour lead him to Holly. Their Christmas connection feels sudden, but both have been lonely long enough to recognize something real.
BAM: The Beginning
by Melanie Moreland
2019
Before BAM became a powerhouse, Bentley, Aiden, and Maddox were just three university friends building loyalty, ambition, and a lasting bond. This short prequel shows the friendship at the heart of the whole series.
Halton
by Melanie Moreland
2019
Divorce lawyer Halton Smithers has spent too long seeing love at its ugliest to trust it anymore. Then Fiona upends his careful distance and forces him to ask whether even he might deserve a future that looks different.
The Amendment
by Melanie Moreland
2019
Richard and Katy have built a full life together, then everything shifts in a way neither of them can ignore. This emotional sequel tests marriage, resilience, and what love looks like after the fairy-tale moment.
Van
by Melanie Moreland
2019
Van is friendly, talented, and determined not to let anyone too close, until coworker Liv changes the rules. Her past and the life she has to protect make this a tender friends-to-lovers romance with real stakes.
A Merry Vested Wedding
by Melanie Moreland
2020
Brayden and Addi's Christmas wedding should be perfect, but snow, family chaos, and one big surprise have other ideas. This festive prequel gives readers a first look at the next generation around ABC Corp.
Changing Roles
by Melanie Moreland
2020
Liam and Shelby are pulled together by work in the entertainment world, where appearances are currency and feelings are inconvenient. Their romantic comedy plays with public image, private attraction, and the mess that starts when the roles stop fitting.
Happily Ever After Collection
by Melanie Moreland
2020
This collection gathers four shorter romances, from a pressured kitchen to a lost stuffed koala to neighbors under one roof. Each story is quick, warm, and built for an easy happy ending.
Heart Strings
by Melanie Moreland
2020
Charlotte finds comfort in the voice of subway musician Logan long before their lives truly cross. When they finally do, music, grief, and class differences all become part of a deeply emotional love story.
Revved to the Maxx
by Melanie Moreland
2020
Mechanic Maxx thinks hiring help will solve his problems, then Charlynn shows up and throws his ordered misery off balance. Their banter-heavy small-town romance runs on sparks from page one.
Sandy
by Melanie Moreland
2020
After years spent being the steady center of BAM, Sandy Preston faces a life that looks very different from the one she planned. Her story is a later-in-life romance about grief, change, and letting herself want more again.
The Summer of Us
by Melanie Moreland
2020
Linc and Sunny had one unforgettable summer before life tore them apart. Years later, a second chance gives them the chance to face old wounds and see if first love can survive real adulthood.
Age of Ava
by Melanie Moreland
2021
Ava Callaghan is used to holding her ground in a male-dominated field and keeping life tightly organized. Then Hunter upends her careful plans in a romance about vulnerability, family, and making room for unexpected love.
Finding Ronan's Heart
by Melanie Moreland
2021
Ronan Callaghan is tired of being seen as part of a powerful family instead of as himself. Beth changes that, but the truth he is hiding could cost him the woman who finally feels like home.
Harvest of Love
by Melanie Moreland
2021
Burned-out Dani escapes the city and stumbles into Noah's quieter, rural world. As he shows her a different pace of life, what begins as relief starts to look a lot like love.
Loved by Liam
by Melanie Moreland
2021
A favor brings Liam Callaghan to Paige Winters, and one meeting changes everything. He falls hard for Paige and her daughter, but winning a place in their lives means proving he is as steady as he seems.
My Saving Grace
by Melanie Moreland
2021
Grace VanRyan has every step of her future planned, until her older, off-limits boss Jaxson Richards knocks that plan sideways. Office tension turns personal fast in this next-generation crossover romance.
Second-in-Command
by Melanie Moreland
2021
Marcus knows his world is too dangerous for Missy, but walking away is no longer an option once she needs his protection. This follow-up blends force, tenderness, and organized-crime tension.
The Boss
by Melanie Moreland
2021
On the run and terrified, the heroine witnesses a crime and ends up with a brutal choice, marry Matteo or die. The result is a dark romantic suspense full of danger, heat, and hard-earned trust.
Breaking the Speed Limit
by Melanie Moreland
2022
Lonely craftsman Stefano meets Gabby, a stubborn single mother carrying more baggage than she wants anyone to see. He falls first, and hard, in this warm small-town romance.
Following Maggie
by Melanie Moreland
2022
A snowstorm detour puts Sebastian in Maggie's path and nudges both of them toward a different life. Their novella is a gentle, hopeful story about choosing home and the person who makes it feel real.
Shifting Gears
by Melanie Moreland
2022
Quiet Brett has loved restless Kelly for years, even as she keeps leaving. When she returns broken and tired of running, their story becomes a second chance romance about timing, home, and trust.
Sunshine and Sammy
by Melanie Moreland
2022
Rancher Luke Adler wants his guest project handled cleanly and quietly, then Samantha Morrison arrives with sunshine, sass, and a way of making a grumpy cowboy rethink living alone. Rural Alberta gives this one its warmth.
The Addendum
by Melanie Moreland
2022
Richard's hard-won future is shaken when a piece of his past crashes back into the present. This later installment leans into family, redemption, and the question of whether old damage can finally be put to rest.
The Commander
by Melanie Moreland
2022
Julian follows his instincts for a living, until love and a devastating lie prove he can still miss the danger in front of him. When the woman he lost returns with a secret, he refuses to lose her again.
The Watcher
by Melanie Moreland
2022
Damien DeSalvo protects people for a living and runs Hidden Justice from the shadows. When Raven becomes the target of a stalker, he steps in, and the search for her hunter turns deadly and personal.
An Unexpected Chance
by Melanie Moreland
2023
Single dad Simon is busy starting over when Amy crashes into his carefully managed plans. Their attraction is instant, but taking a chance on happiness feels much harder than wanting it.
My Favorite Kidnapper
by Melanie Moreland
2023
A billionaire with terrible boundaries whisks a furious baker to Italy after falling for both her cake and her attitude. The setup is outrageous, but the romance underneath is funny, sexy, and oddly sweet.
The Specialist
by Melanie Moreland
2023
Egan has tried to leave his violent past behind for a quieter life. But when Sofia is taken, he is dragged back into the dark and forced to decide how far he will go to save the woman he loves.
The Wish List
by Melanie Moreland
2023
A chance meeting at Christmas brings Rosie, her young son, and lonely Asher together. Holiday magic comes easy, but the real question is whether Rosie will let this brief miracle turn into something permanent.
Under the Radar
by Melanie Moreland
2023
Chase has worked hard to outrun a bad reputation and an even worse past. Then Hannah answers his roommate ad, and friendship, longing, and second chances start moving much faster than he planned.
Unscripted With Mila
by Melanie Moreland
2023
Shy writer Mila hides behind her keyboard, and actor Nicholas is most comfortable pretending to be someone else. Their relationship starts quietly and grows into a tender story about acceptance and being seen.
Aldo
by Melanie Moreland
2024
Aldo Ricci is loyal to Roman Costas and happy staying alone until Violet catches his eye. Their attraction is forbidden, messy, and surprisingly redemptive in this darker underworld romance.
Full Throttle
by Melanie Moreland
2024
New mechanic Dom likes being left alone until Cherry Gallagher proves solitude is overrated. Set in Littleburn, this later-in-life small-town romance is about two lonely people opening the door at last.
My Favorite Boss
by Melanie Moreland
2024
Magnolia's grumpy new boss growls more than he speaks, yet their office battle turns into a very real attraction. This is a lively workplace romcom built on snark, sparks, and reluctant surrender.
Roman
by Melanie Moreland
2024
Roman saves Effie because he has to, then falls for her in spite of every rule he lives by. Their story mixes marriage-of-convenience tension with real danger and a hero willing to burn everything down.
Wrapped in Love
by Melanie Moreland
2024
A winter storm strands overworked doctor Shane Foster in a small town just before Christmas. The delay brings him warmth, connection, and the chance that this unexpected stop might change more than his holiday plans.
A Simple Life
by Melanie Moreland
2025
John Elliott likes his farm, his routines, and his distance, until Quinn Harper and her daughter unsettle all three. This small-town romance pairs a gruff hero with a single mother who brings warmth, conflict, and the possibility of family.
Finn
by Melanie Moreland
2025
Syndicate leader Finn O'Reilly still loves the one woman he lost. When Una is put in danger, his rescue becomes a fierce second-chance romance wrapped in crime, loyalty, and obsession.
Maid for the Marquess
by Melanie Moreland
2025
Maddie is drawn into Lord Alexander Wheaton's world in a Regency marriage-of-convenience romance with strong Cinderella notes. Class tension, rescue, and slow trust do the heavy lifting beneath the historical glamour.
My Favorite Hero
by Melanie Moreland
2025
Firefighter Jesse becomes reluctant landlord to Casey, a cheerful disaster who breaks every rule he makes. Their close-quarters fighting quickly turns into a hot, funny romance.
Niall
by Melanie Moreland
2025
Niall Black likes his dangerous life controlled and contained until Annabelle changes the rules. When she is taken, this dark finale turns into a relentless hunt powered by devotion and vengeance.
Unexpected Complication
by Melanie Moreland
2025
Undercover detective Cian Cooper is deep in a dangerous operation when Skylar, a homeless woman hiding in the wrong warehouse, sees too much. Their forced alliance becomes a tense, banter-filled romantic suspense with real danger.
Sullivan
by Melanie Moreland
2026
This Irishmen spin-off returns to Moreland's darker suspense world, where loyalty, danger, and family ties hit as hard as desire. Expect a protective hero, high stakes, and romance edged with menace.
Where should I start?
If you want the big gateway romance: The Contract → The Baby Clause → The Amendment → The Addendum
If you want BAM and found family from the beginning: BAM: The Beginning → Bentley → Aiden → Maddox
If you want the next generation and workplace romance: A Merry Vested Wedding → My Saving Grace → Finding Ronan's Heart → Loved by Liam
If you want small-town romcom energy: Revved to the Maxx → Breaking the Speed Limit → Shifting Gears → Under the Radar
If you want darker, high-stakes suspense: The Boss → Second-in-Command → The Commander → The Watcher → The Specialist
Author bio
Melanie Moreland writes contemporary romance with a simple promise at the center, big feelings, strong connection, and a happily ever after that feels earned.
She is a Canadian author who lives in a quiet part of Ontario with her husband and their rescue cat, Amber. Publicly, she keeps the early details of her life fairly private. What she shares instead is the life around the writing: family, friends, coffee, cooking, baking, dinner parties, travel, and the relief of getting back home again.
Coffee helps.
So does a good ending.
That mix shows up all over her books. Her stories tend to pair protective, deeply loyal heroes with women who have more steel than people first assume. Some books lean funny, some lean suspenseful, and some go straight for the heart, but they usually carry the same emotional pull. Readers come for the romance, then stay for the found family, the sense of home, and the way even the gruffest hero eventually folds all the way.
The Contract was one of the books that put her on many readers' radar, and it still works as a strong entry point. Richard VanRyan starts out as a nightmare boss and turns into something much more complicated, especially once the story grows into The Baby Clause, The Amendment, and The Addendum. Moreland has said The Baby Clause was unusual for her at the time because it let her revisit characters after what looked like the end of their story.
That same willingness to stay with characters helped shape her longer series work. What began as a plan for a standalone with Bentley opened out into the Vested Interest books after readers became curious about the men around him. From there came Aiden, Maddox, Reid, and the rest of the BAM world, a run of romances tied together by friendship, business, and the kind of loyalty that makes a fictional company feel almost like family.
She also likes to shift gears. My Saving Grace and the ABC Corp books carry the family saga forward with a younger generation and more workplace sparks. Finn and Niall move into darker romantic suspense with morally gray men and bigger danger. Then there are books like My Favorite Kidnapper or My Favorite Boss, where the setup is a little wild, the banter is sharp, and the fun is part of the point.
Even with all those tonal shifts, there is a steady through-line in her work. She likes people who are bruised, stubborn, guarded, or a little lonely. She likes settings that feel lived in, whether that means an office, a ranch, a small town garage, or a house full of family noise. And she likes the moment when two people stop circling and finally admit that being loved might be worth the risk.
She has also built a large readership, landing on bestseller lists including The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. She is represented by a literary agent, publishes through her own imprint, and keeps adding to a backlist that moves comfortably between standalones, linked families, small-town romances, and higher-stakes suspense.
When she is not writing, the picture she shares is pleasantly grounded. She is at home in Ontario, attached to her coffee, happy to test recipes, and just as happy to feed people once the cooking is done. For a writer so interested in happily ever afters, that feels about right.
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