Rebecca Deel Books in Order
See all Rebecca Deel books in order, with series lists, brief summaries, reading guides, and advice on where to start with Fortress Security and her other series.
Last updated: January 16, 2026
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Publication Order
43 books
Storm Warning
by Rebecca Deel
2025
When Fortress operative Riley Sloan is kidnapped on a mission, teammate Andre Marsh is first through the door to bring her out alive. They think the worst is over, until violence stalks them at home and Riley’s stormy past collides with an enemy bent on revenge.
Montana Manhunt
by Rebecca Deel
2025
After a devastating loss, Violet Trevelyan returns to Montana determined to unmask a serial killer. Fortress operative Noah Mann refuses to let her go alone, and together they confront a predator whose escalating attacks threaten Violet, her friends, and their future.
Fatal Intent
by Rebecca Deel
2025
Haunted by ghosts from his past, Fortress operative Grant Bowen finds an injured woman in the early morning darkness and realizes her trouble is tied to his own. As an assassin closes in, Grant must untangle the connection before they are both permanently silenced.
Last Chance
by Rebecca Deel
2024
On the way home from a mission, Fortress operative Sawyer Chapman diverts to Mexico to storm a hijacked plane, rescuing sole survivor Janie Moran. Back home, the mastermind still wants her dead, forcing Sawyer into one last, high risk stand to keep her safe.
Death Wish
by Rebecca Deel
2024
Computer programmer Simone Kent finally has a stable life and a job with Fortress Security, until an enemy from her past resurfaces. Assigned to pose as her boyfriend on an undercover op, medic Jesse Phelps must keep her alive as threats blur the line between pretend and real.
Covert Mission
by Rebecca Deel
2024
Second generation cop Seth Dixon is beaten, left for dead, and framed for murdering his informant. To clear his name, he infiltrates a violent militia alongside Fortress operative Teagan Paloni, racing to stop an assassination and keep them both alive.
Leverage
by Rebecca Deel
2023
Fortress operative Logan Fletcher thought he had time to slowly win Poppy’s heart, until the woman he loves disappears. Racing a shadowy adversary, he uncovers a dangerous secret behind her abduction and vows to stop the man using Poppy as leverage.
Fallout
by Rebecca Deel
2023
Genealogist Willow Knox wakes beside a dead body with no memory of what happened, and the police ready to arrest her for murder. Fortress operative Max Norton steps in as her bodyguard, battling a relentless killer who wants Willow silenced at any cost.
Deadly Trap
by Rebecca Deel
2023
After a heartbreaking loss, landscaper Brynn Gilbert wants only peace and flowers, until a sinister plan in Maple Valley makes her the next target. Fortress operative and deputy Caleb Montgomery stops her abduction, then falls into a trap only Brynn may be able to spring.
Collateral Damage
by Rebecca Deel
2022
After a second kidnapping attempt upends her life and a friend vanishes, Sage Reynolds teams up with childhood hero Brody Weaver. Their search for answers drags them into a human trafficking ring where one wrong move could cost everyone their freedom.
Buried Secrets
by Rebecca Deel
2022
Mindy Long is building a new life in Maple Valley, raising her nephew and running a growing business, when she’s kidnapped by a ghost from her past. Deputy Levi Montgomery will break every rule to rescue them and ensure the past does not claim their future.
Final Cut
by Rebecca Deel
2021
Preschool teacher Mallory King relocates for a fresh start after surviving a serial killer, only to find someone recreating her nightmares in a new city. Fortress operative Jackson Conner becomes her around the clock protector as they hunt a predator determined to make her his final victim.
Conspiracy
by Rebecca Deel
2021
After Police Chief Blair Hoffman is injured in an ambush, she refuses to back down while someone out there finishes the job. With Deputy Elliot Montgomery as her bodyguard, Blair hunts a hidden enemy whose plot reaches far beyond quiet Maple Valley.
Security Breach
by Rebecca Deel
2020
On the run from the serial killer who wiped out her family, Emma Tucker barely survives another attack before witness protection fails her. She turns to Sheriff and former SEAL David Montgomery, and together they confront a trap designed to finish what the killer started.
SEAL's Resolve
by Rebecca Deel
2020
Wedding dress designer Kristi Stewart is snatched off the street and held for ransom, her future hanging on a ruthless plot. Wounded Fortress operative Rafe Torres rescues her, then becomes her bodyguard as a vengeful foe turns her life into a battlefield.
SEAL's Promise
by Rebecca Deel
2020
After surviving a terrorist attack abroad, Rachelle Carter discovers the danger has followed her home when new assaults close in. Fortress Security operative Cal Taylor vows to shield her, but a relentless enemy turns every supposed refuge into another kill zone.
Marine's Mission
by Rebecca Deel
2020
When Gigi Warren lands in the crosshairs of a terrorist organization, she calls on Marine Owen Montgomery, the man she once pushed away. Partnered on a mission that could cost them their lives, they must dismantle the threat before it destroys Gigi and countless others.
Shadow Undercover
by Rebecca Deel
2019
On a frantic search for her missing sister, Bridget Monihan is shot at, nearly blown up, and running out of time. She turns to Fortress sniper Trace Young, and together they infiltrate a deadly network where one mistake could cost both sisters their lives.
Shadow Redemption
by Rebecca Deel
2019
Supermodel Ruth Monihan rebuilt her life after a shattering ordeal, but a stalker’s chilling gifts drag the past back into view. Fortress operative Ben Martin steps out of the shadows to protect her, drawing them into a lethal game neither of them can avoid.
Don't Let Go
by Rebecca Deel
2019
An early morning break in shatters bakery owner Zoe’s sense of safety, proving someone has marked her as a target. As threats escalate, she leans on a battle hardened protector from the Fortress world and must decide whether to trust him with her life and her heart.
Caught in the Crossfire
by Rebecca Deel
2019
Nicole Copeland should be planning her wedding, not dodging bullets. When a brutal crime spree points straight at her fiancé, ex con Mason Kincaid, they race to expose whoever wants him in prison or a grave before their future is destroyed.
Under Fire
by Rebecca Deel
2018
Fortress medic Matt Rainer rushes to help his friend Delilah Frost after a brutal attack, then becomes her full time bodyguard. As attempts on her life reveal a buried connection to her past, Matt must stop a determined killer and earn Delilah’s trust.
Shadow Rescue
by Rebecca Deel
2018
After nearly dying on her last mission, medic Samantha Coleman is desperate to prove she still belongs on the team. An undercover assignment in paradise turns vicious, and when Sam is abducted, partner Joe Gray races the clock to bring her home alive.
Shadow Guardian
by Rebecca Deel
2018
While on a diplomatic mission, Mercy Powers, niece of the president, is ambushed by a terrorist group. Fortress operative Nico Rivera pulls off a daring rescue, then must guard her at home as powerful enemies try to turn her into a pawn in a political war.
Relentless
by Rebecca Deel
2018
A desperate plea sends Piper Reece on a mission to bring down a crime boss, but her investigation quickly turns deadly. Fortress operative Liam McCoy returns from deployment to guard the woman he loves, risking everything to stop an enemy rooted in her past.
No Regrets
by Rebecca Deel
2018
When coffee shop owner Sasha Ingram is taken hostage during a bank robbery, Fortress operative Cade Ramsey and his team pull off a daring rescue. The danger keeps escalating, forcing them to unmask who is targeting Sasha before they lose both their lives and their chance at love.
Vendetta
by Rebecca Deel
2017
In Otter Creek, a long simmering grudge erupts into a string of attacks that feel anything but random. A local woman finds herself squarely in the crosshairs and, with help from Fortress allies, must expose who is nursing a deadly vendetta before more blood is spilled.
Resurgence
by Rebecca Deel
2017
Fortress operative and former Marine Adam Walker owes his life to DEA agent Veronica Miles, so when she is abducted by a vengeful trafficker, he launches a personal rescue mission. To end the threat for good, they must walk straight into the enemy’s lair.
On The Edge
by Rebecca Deel
2017
ER nurse Grace Rutledge survives being forced off the road, then heads to Otter Creek to meet the family she never knew. A killer wants her inheritance instead, and when Grace is accused of attempted murder, Navy SEAL Trent St. Clair fights to clear her name.
Obsession
by Rebecca Deel
2017
When barista Lacey Coleman learns her mother has vanished, she knows something is very wrong and doubts the local police will dig deep enough. A Fortress Security medic steps in to help, and together they uncover a threat driven by dangerous, long held grudges.
Deadly Game
by Rebecca Deel
2017
Coffee shop owner Rowan Scott finds her sister bleeding and her young niece missing, stolen by someone who thrives in the shadows. She turns to Fortress CEO and former SEAL Brent Maddox, and together they hunt a kidnapper who keeps changing the rules.
Wheels of Justice
by Rebecca Deel
2016
After a flood destroys her home and studio, photographer Claire Walker starts over in Nashville, only to be kidnapped to pressure her captive brother for classified information. Escaping, she turns to ex-Navy SEAL Zane Murphy, whose new desk job at Fortress turns deadly fast.
Retribution
by Rebecca Deel
2016
Tired of running from a childhood trauma, Heidi Thompson takes a job training search and rescue teams for Fortress in Otter Creek. An enemy obsessed with revenge follows her, and operative Quinn Gallagher must return to their shared past to keep her alive.
In Plain Sight
by Rebecca Deel
2016
After a life changing diagnosis, concert pianist Darcy St. Claire renovates a Victorian house and opens a restaurant in Otter Creek. When someone repeatedly tries to kill her, Delta medic Rio Kincaid becomes her protector, fighting a hidden enemy and his own growing feelings.
Written in Blood
by Rebecca Deel
2015
Newspaper editor Megan Cahill loves red pens and fast cars, not being the focus of a murder investigation. After a friend is killed, she sets a trap to draw out the killer, teaming up with detective Rod Kelter before she becomes his next headline.
Witness
by Rebecca Deel
2015
New police chief Ethan Blackhawk expected sleepy Otter Creek, not four burglaries, three assaults, and a murder tied to an old enemy. When personal chef Serena Cahill witnesses a crime, the pair must stop a contract killer who is framing her for his work.
Payback
by Rebecca Deel
2015
A stalker has his sights set on art history teacher Ivy Monroe, intent on caging her again after an abusive relationship. Elite sniper Alex Morgan, now with Fortress, steps in, and together they hunt a shooter tied to a leaked mission and Ivy’s darkest fears.
Midnight Rendezvous
by Rebecca Deel
2015
Fortress operative Lily Stanton has finally found family in her teammates, until a woman claiming to be her mother shatters her hard won balance. Partner Remy Doucet joins her on a mission that ties his missing ex to Lily’s past, forcing them into danger on two fronts.
Midnight Reckoning
by Rebecca Deel
2015
Sophie Valero thought she’d left her jewel thief past behind, but a criminal demands she recover stolen loot or her young son dies. Injured Secret Service agent Micah Winter becomes her reluctant protector as gangs and law enforcement close in from every side.
Midnight Escape
by Rebecca Deel
2015
Writer Brenna Mason is determined to find her missing sister, even if it means walking straight into a human trafficking ring. Former SEAL Eli Wolfe, hunting his mentor’s killer, teams up with her, and together they race a tight deadline to save both sisters.
Hidden Target
by Rebecca Deel
2015
Following the deaths of her husband and unborn child, Madison Ryder rebuilds her life with a yarn shop in Otter Creek. When the stalker who destroyed her family returns, she joins forces with ex-cop Nick Santana to catch a murderer determined to finish the job.
Fatal Legacy
by Rebecca Deel
2015
Bookstore owner Del Peterson thinks her biggest dangers are paper cuts and late nights, until a mysterious gift pulls her into a federal case. When her safe house is breached, small town cop and former Delta warrior Josh Cahill will risk everything to keep her alive.
Best Served Cold
by Rebecca Deel
2015
U.S. Marshal Stella Grayson is framed for murdering her boss and stripped of her badge. With marshals and witnesses dying, Delta operator Nate Armstrong and his team race to expose a mole and clear Stella before revenge claims everyone they love.
Where should I start?
If you want her small-town universe in order: Witness → Hidden Target → Written in Blood.
If you love elite-ops romantic suspense: Midnight Escape → Midnight Reckoning → Midnight Rendezvous.
If you prefer ranch and lawman stories: Security Breach → Marine's Mission → Conspiracy.
If you want a fast taste of Fortress without backstory: Wheels of Justice → Deadly Game.
If you’re excited about the Artemis spin-off: Covert Mission → Montana Manhunt → Fatal Intent.
Author bio
Rebecca Deel writes the kind of stories she likes to read, where danger and devotion run side by side. A preacher’s kid with a black belt in karate, she grew up in a home where faith, books, and hard work were part of everyday life.
As a child, she watched her father edit and write, and she learned early how powerful a well told story can be. School assignments turned into chances to invent characters, and the shelves in her house slowly filled with the mysteries and adventures she loved. That love of reading never went away. It simply grew into a desire to write stories of her own.
Before she was publishing romantic suspense, she was Dr. Deel, teaching business classes at a private four year college in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned a Doctor of Arts in Economics and built a career helping students think clearly about numbers, decisions, and real world pressures. The classroom is still a big part of her life, and her background in economics and business ethics quietly shapes the choices her characters face.
Outside the classroom, she wrote freelance articles for a variety of Christian and family magazines. Those shorter pieces let her experiment with voice and structure while she raised two sons and juggled teaching, church work, and family responsibilities. Along the way she also started leading seminars on personal safety, money management, and writing, blending her academic training with her interest in practical, everyday skills.
Karate training gave her a physical understanding of fear, focus, and courage. Earning a black belt demanded discipline and repetition. That mindset shows up in her fiction, where operatives and small town cops train hard, rely on muscle memory, and refuse to leave anyone behind. Her seminars on self defense and situational awareness also feed directly into the way her heroines think about risk and how they fight back when their worlds fall apart.
Her first full length novels grew out of a simple idea: three very different triplet sisters in a Tennessee town facing danger, love, and family expectations. Those stories became the Otter Creek series, with its mix of cozy main street life, serious crime, and a close knit circle of friends who show up when things go bad. From there she widened the lens with the Fortress Security books, set around a Nashville based private security firm staffed by former special operations and law enforcement professionals. Later, the Maple Valley novels introduced the Montgomery family and their Rocking M Ranch, tying ranch life, lawmen, and military veterans into the same shared universe.
Across those series, readers meet police chiefs, Delta operators, Navy SEALs, medics, deputies, chefs, journalists, bakers, teachers, and diplomats. The stories are fast paced, but they stay "clean" in language and intimacy while still letting the romance feel real. Themes of loyalty, forgiveness, and second chances run underneath the action, reflecting her Christian worldview without turning the books into sermons.
At church she plays the piano, delivers occasional devotions for the women’s group, and, as she likes to joke, runs interference for the family dogs. At home she and her husband have weathered more than two decades together and raised two sons who are now grown. That long view of marriage and parenting quietly informs the stable friendships and healthy long term relationships that anchor her fictional world.
On tough days, she is known to pull on a favorite Dallas Cowboys sweatshirt, pour a strong cup of coffee, and head back to the keyboard. Whether the scene on deck is a firefight, a stakeout, or a quiet kitchen conversation at midnight, she writes with the goal of giving readers a place where good people fight hard, love deeply, and, in the end, hope wins.
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