Terri Reed Books in Order
Explore Terri Reed books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, romantic suspense reading paths, and a few easy suggestions on where to start.
Last updated: June 8, 2026
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Publication Order
62 books
Love Comes Home
by Terri Reed
2004
Years after choosing medical school over romance, Dr. Rachel Maguire comes face to face with the man she never truly forgot. Josh Taylor may be her second chance, if they can move past the old hurt between them.
A Sheltering Love
by Terri Reed
2005
Claire Wilcox has built a shelter for runaways because she knows what it means to need one. When mysterious handyman Nick Andrews saves her life and stays on, both of them are pushed toward healing.
A Sheltering Heart
by Terri Reed
2006
Physician's assistant Gwen Yates heads to Africa for a mission trip and is shocked to find herself in charge. Traveling with Derek Harper, the handsome son of her boss, forces both of them to confront what healing really means.
A Time of Hope
by Terri Reed
2006
Mara Zimmer is trying to outrun a painful past when a temporary pastor arrives at Hope Community Church. Jacob Durand was not expecting love, but leaving may be harder than either of them imagined.
Strictly Confidential
by Terri Reed
2006
Colleen Montgomery is sure Alessandro Donato knows more than he admits about the trouble surrounding Lidia Vance's family. Every time danger strikes, he is somehow nearby, and that makes him impossible to ignore.
Beloved Enemy
by Terri Reed
2007
Juliet Blanchard thinks joining the family firm might finally earn her father's attention, until buried secrets make everything murkier. The one man she least wants to trust may be tied to the answers she needs.
Double Deception
by Terri Reed
2007
Kate Wheeler is reeling from her husband's murder and the shock of his secret life. Sheriff Brody McClain offers protection, but uncovering the truth means both of them are stepping into a far deadlier game.
Giving Thanks for Baby
by Terri Reed
2007
Starting over in Chestnut Grove with an infant, Trista is ready to stop living in the past. A new online friendship and a growing bond with assistant pastor Scott Crosby leave her wondering what home should look like now.
Her Christmas Protector
by Terri Reed
2007
Threatened by her abusive ex-husband, Faith Delange runs until a bus leaves her in Sisters, Oregon. A cowboy's ranch offers safety for the holidays, but danger is not done with her yet.
Double Cross
by Terri Reed
2008
Kiki Brill refuses to lose her struggling Maui orchid farm, even if Ryan McClain keeps trying to buy the land. When real danger closes in, their rivalry turns into an uneasy fight for survival.
Double Jeopardy
by Terri Reed
2008
After witnessing a brutal murder, Anne Jones agrees to testify and disappears into a new identity. But someone knows exactly who she is, and the danger finds her before she can rebuild a life.
Chasing Shadows
by Terri Reed
2009
When residents begin disappearing from a Boston retirement home, Kristina Worthington fears her grandmother is next. With little proof and nowhere else to turn, she asks former love Gabe Burke to help her investigate.
Double Threat Christmas
by Terri Reed
2009
Megan McClain is framed for a double murder just as Christmas closes in. To clear her name, she has to investigate on her own while the officer on the case starts wondering whether she is innocent after all.
Her Last Chance
by Terri Reed
2009
Leah Farley cannot remember who she is, only that someone is shooting at her. A rugged bounty hunter claims to know her past, but learning the truth may put them both directly in a killer's path.
Covert Pursuit
by Terri Reed
2010
Boston homicide detective Angie Carlucci expects a quiet break in the Florida Keys, then sees a body bag dumped into the ocean. Her accidental witness moment drags her into an undercover operation with deadly stakes.
Daughter of Texas
by Terri Reed
2010
Texas Ranger Ben Fritz is assigned to protect Corinna Pike, the only witness to her father's murder. Staying alive means staying close, even as both of them fight the feelings growing between them.
Holiday Havoc
by Terri Reed
2010
A Christmas suspense collection featuring Reed's Yuletide Sanctuary alongside another holiday thriller. It is built on attacks, close calls, and the kind of seasonal danger that turns comfort bright lights into cover for trouble.
Treasure Creek Dad
by Terri Reed
2010
Single father Jake Rodgers brings his unhappy daughter to tiny Treasure Creek, Alaska, hoping for a fresh start. Wilderness guide Casey Donner may be the one person who can help them both feel at home.
The Innocent Witness
by Terri Reed
2011
Vivian Grant's husband is dead, her autistic son saw too much, and the evidence is turning against her. Former Secret Service agent Anthony Carlucci vows not to fail another person under his protection.
The Deputy's Duty
by Terri Reed
2012
Deputy chief Ryan Fitzgerald has spent his life protecting family and town, but reporter Meghan Henry pushes into both worlds at once. As they chase answers about a murder and a missing child, long-buried secrets surface.
The Doctor's Defender
by Terri Reed
2012
Trauma surgeon Brenda Storm is used to saving lives, not fighting for her own. When threats begin with poisoned cupcakes and keep escalating, she must trust a bodyguard before an unseen enemy gets close enough to strike.
The Secret Heiress
by Terri Reed
2012
Caroline Tully is stunned to learn she is heir to a fortune, and in danger from the family she never knew. A bodyguard's pretend engagement may be the only way to keep her safe long enough to claim the truth.
Scent of Danger
by Terri Reed
2013
Detective Melody Zachary wants justice for her nephew's drug-related murder. Working with narcotics officer Parker Adams and his K-9 partner means facing the possibility that the killer is far closer than she thought.
Texas K-9 Unit Christmas
by Terri Reed
2013
This holiday suspense anthology brings Christmas danger to Sagebrush, Texas, through two linked K-9 stories. Reed's novella adds more seasonal peril, old secrets, and romance under pressure.
The Cowboy Target
by Terri Reed
2013
Widowed rancher Wyatt Monroe is accused of murder after a dead ranch hand appears on his property. A determined female bodyguard steps in to protect Wyatt and his daughter while the case closes around them.
Danger at the Border
by Terri Reed
2014
When a deadly toxin threatens lives near the U.S.-Canadian border, Dr. Tessa Cleary must work with border patrol agent Jeff Steele to find the source. Then armed kidnappers force them into a race to survive and stop the threat.
Home for Good
by Terri Reed
2014
Joelle Winslow returns to Montana ready to cash out her share of the family ranch and chase her dream. Matt Locke, the co-heir who sees the ranch as home, is not about to let it go without a fight.
Treacherous Slopes
by Terri Reed
2014
Champion ski jumper Nick Walsh is chasing gold in honor of his late brother when sabotage threatens everything. Reporter Julie Frost keeps getting closer to the story, and to the danger surrounding him.
Undercover Marriage
by Terri Reed
2014
To break an illegal adoption ring, U.S. marshal Serena Summers goes undercover as a woman desperate for a baby. Her fake husband is partner Josh McCall, the one man she is not sure she can trust.
Dangerous Justice
by Terri Reed
2015
Capitol K-9 tech expert Fiona Fargo is targeted before she can decode dangerous secrets tied to Washington power players. Officer Christopher Torrance and his canine partner may be her only chance to stay alive.
Duty Bound Guardian
by Terri Reed
2015
Museum curator Lana Gomez becomes the prime suspect when a priceless artifact is stolen. Capitol K-9 officer Adam Donovan is supposed to protect her, but first he has to decide whether she is hiding the truth.
Joint Investigation
by Terri Reed
2015
FBI agent Samantha Bennett has spent months chasing a serial killer, and the last thing she wants is backup. But teaming with a Canadian Mountie may be the only way to catch the killer before the next attack.
Murder Under the Mistletoe
by Terri Reed
2015
DEA agent Tyler Griffin goes undercover on an Idaho Christmas tree farm to stop a drug-smuggling cartel. To crack the case, he must win the trust of widowed owner Heather Larson-Randall before the danger reaches her family.
Writing the Bestseller II
by Terri Reed
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.
A Family Under the Christmas Tree
by Terri Reed
2016
After his brother's death, David Murphy suddenly becomes guardian to his young nephew. Fashion photographer Sophie Griffith and her mischievous dog bring unexpected warmth, and maybe a new future, to their Christmas.
Identity Unknown
by Terri Reed
2016
A nameless man washes up in Calico Bay with no memory and killers on his trail. Deputy sheriff Audrey Martin becomes his only protection as they race to uncover who he is and why someone wants him dead.
Protect and Serve
by Terri Reed
2016
Rookie K-9 officer Shane West finds his lead dog trainer murdered and a junior trainer hiding nearby. Gina Perry looks guilty, but as danger grows, Shane starts to believe she may be running from the real killer.
Ransom
by Terri Reed
2016
Liz Cantrell flies to Niagara Falls with a fortune in diamonds after kidnappers seize her sister. But the ransom drop goes wrong fast, and she is pulled into a dangerous hunt for the truth behind the abduction.
Agent-in-Training
by Terri Reed
2017
FBI intern Zara Fielding and her K-9 partner, Radar, stumble into a robbery gone wrong and wind up in the criminals' sights. It is a brisk prequel that drops readers straight into the Classified K-9 world.
Guardian
by Terri Reed
2017
When an FBI agent is kidnapped and a protected witness disappears, agent Leo Gallagher follows the trail to Wyoming. There he finds a single mother tied to the case, and a threat that is only getting closer.
Mission to Protect
by Terri Reed
2018
Staff Sergeant Felicity Monroe learns she is on a killer's revenge list when the Red Rose Killer leaves his calling card. With Master Sergeant Westley James and K-9 Dakota beside her, survival becomes the first mission.
Tracking Danger
by Terri Reed
2018
Sheriff's Deputy Serena Dill knows her K-9 partner can help catch the serial killer stalking her Texas town. But first she has to convince everyone else, before the killer closes in again.
Buried Mountain Secrets
by Terri Reed
2019
When her teenage brother disappears in the Colorado Rockies, Maya Gallo has no choice but to search dangerous ground for him. A sheriff's deputy becomes her guide as the mountain gives up more than one secret.
Seeking the Truth
by Terri Reed
2019
Reporter Rachelle Clark secretly investigates the murder of a New York K-9 command chief and lands squarely in danger. Officer Carter Jameson is not sure he can trust her, but he may need her to solve the case.
Christmas Protection Detail
by Terri Reed
2020
Nick Delaney and Deputy Kaitlyn Lanz become protectors of an orphaned baby after a fatal car crash. To keep the child safe through Christmas, they have to find out who is hunting her and why.
Explosive Situation
by Terri Reed
2020
Detective Henry Roarke is trying to clear his name when a bomber targets him and his K-9 partner. Internal affairs officer Olivia Vance may be the only person who can help him uncover the truth before another explosion hits.
Hearts of Courage
by Terri Reed
2020
A two-story suspense collection built around military K-9 teams and high-risk missions. Reed's contribution, Mission to Protect, opens with a killer's revenge list and a soldier who may be next.
Secret Mountain Hideout
by Terri Reed
2020
Ashley Willis has stayed alive by hiding under a false identity in a remote Colorado town. When the killer who once hunted her finds her again, running may no longer be enough.
Alaskan Rescue
by Terri Reed
2021
Sent to find a missing wedding party, Alaska state trooper Hunter McCord and his K-9 partner discover a bridesmaid hanging from a cliff. The search quickly turns into a fight for survival in unforgiving terrain.
Detection Detail
by Terri Reed
2022
K-9 officer Nelson Rivers is sure accused arsonist Mia Turner is hiding something, until a gunman targets her. With Diesel on the case, Nelson must uncover the cover-up before Mia becomes the next victim.
Forced to Flee
by Terri Reed
2022
U.S. marshal Jace Armstrong is deep undercover when his neighbor Abby Frost becomes a cartel target. Once his cover is blown, protecting Abby means a dangerous cross-country run with killers close behind.
Secret Sabotage
by Terri Reed
2022
After a helicopter crash leaves Ian Delaney with no memory, he wants answers, not a bodyguard. Simone Walker stays close anyway, because someone sabotaged the flight and may be ready to finish the job.
Explosive Trail
by Terri Reed
2023
A serial bomber's attack in Olympic National Park leaves K-9 officer Willow Bates injured and vulnerable. Her estranged husband, FBI agent Theo Bates, steps in to protect her and the baby he never knew about.
Forced to Hide
by Terri Reed
2023
When bombs tear through a courtroom, deputy U.S. marshal Brian Forrester is assigned to guard Judge Adele Weston. Someone wants her dead, and the trail across Texas suggests the threat is personal as well as professional.
Undercover Christmas Escape
by Terri Reed
2023
DEA agent Duncan O'Brien and deputy U.S. marshal Sera Morales expect a routine undercover Christmas party sting. Instead, thieves crash the operation, Sera is abducted, and the holiday turns into a deadly pursuit.
Search and Detect
by Terri Reed
2024
Single mother Zoe Jenkins and her baby survive a bombing, only to become central to a wider investigation. FBI agent Chase Rawlston and his K-9 partner must uncover who is targeting them before the next blast hits.
Shielding the Innocent Target
by Terri Reed
2024
After witnessing her boss's murder, Paige Walsh and her young son are placed under the protection of deputy U.S. marshal Lucas Cavendish. A hit man keeps closing in, turning their trip to safety into a moving target.
Standing Watch
by Terri Reed
2025
When park ranger Eden is attacked at Mount Rushmore after witnessing a murder, estranged husband Zach Kelsey steps in with his K-9 partner. Protecting Eden gets even more complicated when Zach learns she is carrying his child.
Texas Christmas Cover-Up
by Terri Reed
2025
Widowed FBI agent Kara Evans returns home to settle family matters and is attacked almost at once. Teaming up with former love Jeremy Hamilton, she uncovers new murders and old secrets tied to her father's unsolved death.
Trained to Protect
by Terri Reed
2025
K-9 officer Tarren McGregor never expected cartel violence on South Padre Island, until Julia Hamilton witnesses a kidnapping attempt. Now she is marked, and Tarren and his dog are all that stand between her and the traffickers.
Danger in the Rockies
by Terri Reed
2026
Mistaken for her twin sister, a K-9 officer is thrust into a deadly cartel case in the Rockies. She has to team up with a hard-edged DEA agent to save her sister before the killers catch up.
Pursued on the Run
by Terri Reed
2026
Framed for a crime he did not commit, a former sheriff's investigator has to run for his life and protect the woman he once loved. The crisis also reveals a child he never knew was his.
Where should I start?
If you want K-9 suspense first: Alaskan Rescue → Detection Detail → Standing Watch
If you want a strong connected suspense series: Danger at the Border → Joint Investigation → Murder Under the Mistletoe → Ransom
If you want classic Love Inspired Suspense: The Innocent Witness → The Secret Heiress → The Doctor's Defender
If you want something warmer and more romantic: Home for Good → A Family Under the Christmas Tree
Author bio
Terri Reed writes stories where danger shows up fast, faith matters, and love has to make room for both. She has published more than sixty novels, working across inspirational romance and romantic suspense for publishers including Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense, Simon & Schuster, and Tule Publishing.
She found a clear lane early and stayed with it.
A lot of her books sit right at the meeting point of two things she has said she loves to read, romance and thrillers. That blend fits her work well. Her novels often feature K-9 officers, marshals, deputies, soldiers, or other protectors, but the job is only part of the draw. What keeps readers coming back is the way she pairs high-pressure plots with people who are carrying grief, old wounds, or hard questions about trust.
Faith matters here, too.
Reed began publishing in the mid-2000s, and over time she built a long list of connected series and standalones. Readers looking for her suspense side often start with books like Alaskan Rescue, Mission to Protect, Detection Detail, or Standing Watch, where working dogs, remote landscapes, and urgent investigations push the stories forward. Readers who want something warmer often end up at Home for Good or the Christmas novel A Family Under the Christmas Tree.
That last one reached beyond the usual book audience. In 2019, A Family Under the Christmas Tree was adapted for television as Picture a Perfect Christmas. It is a good example of what Reed does well, a cozy, emotional setup with strong family feeling, clear chemistry, and enough heart to balance the conflict.
Her career has also brought a steady run of industry recognition. Her books have landed on bestseller lists, and she has been a finalist for awards including the ACFW Carol Award, the RITA Award, and the National Readers' Choice Award. She has also been recognized on the Romance Writers of America Honor Roll.
Even with all that, her books tend to feel approachable rather than oversized. The heroes and heroines are capable, but they are not invincible. The settings matter, whether that means the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, a mountain town, a Texas community, or a busy city K-9 unit. Reed likes putting ordinary people under extraordinary pressure, then seeing what holds.
That mix of pace and warmth is really her signature.
She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and enjoys agility training with her Australian shepherd. Away from the page, she has described herself as an avid reader, a dog lover, and someone who keeps learning the craft. That steady curiosity shows up in the range of her work, from early inspirational romances to the later K-9 suspense novels that many readers know best.
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