The Precinct: Task Force Books in Order
Part ofJulie Miller Books in OrderSee The Precinct: Task Force series by Julie Miller in order, with book summaries, shared characters, and a simple guide to this spin-off.
Last updated: July 10, 2026
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The Precinct: Task Force books in publication order
6 books
Kansas City Cowboy
by Julie Miller
2012
A cowboy tied to the KCPD task force faces a case that refuses to stay simple. Western grit, city trouble, and growing attraction make this a fast-moving blend of romance and suspense.
The Marine Next Door
by Julie Miller
2012
Former cop Maggie Wheeler never stops looking over her shoulder, so a new neighbor is the last thing she wants. But when John Murdock sees the danger circling her, staying distant is no longer an option.
Assumed Identity
by Julie Miller
2013
A case built on false names and hidden motives forces a KCPD task force officer to stay close to the woman at its center. The deeper they go, the harder it is to tell protection from betrayal.
Tactical Advantage
by Julie Miller
2013
A high-risk task force case throws two determined people into close quarters with no safe retreat. Strategy matters, but surviving the mission will depend on trust neither of them gives easily.
Task Force Bride
by Julie Miller
2013
Officer Pike Taylor and his canine partner are drawn into danger when he and Hope Lockhart pose as an engaged couple. The fake romance gets complicated fast when the threat turns all too real.
Yuletide Protector
by Julie Miller
2013
Heiress Bailey Austin is the lone surviving witness against a violent attacker, and the threats do not stop for Christmas. Protecting her becomes deeply personal for the man assigned to keep her alive.
The Precinct: Task Force books in chronological order
The Marine Next Door
by Julie Miller
2012The Precinct: Task Force, Book 1
Kansas City Cowboy
by Julie Miller
2012The Precinct: Task Force, Book 2
Tactical Advantage
by Julie Miller
2013The Precinct: Task Force, Book 3
Assumed Identity
by Julie Miller
2013The Precinct: Task Force, Book 4
Task Force Bride
by Julie Miller
2013The Precinct: Task Force, Book 5
Yuletide Protector
by Julie Miller
2013The Precinct: Task Force, Book 6
Series background & context
Task Force takes The Precinct into a more specialized, more mobile part of the job. These books still belong to Miller's Kansas City police world, but the cases often feel broader, faster, and a little more military in flavor. That fits the heroes, several of whom are connected to the armed forces, K-9 work, or high-risk assignments.
The run includes The Marine Next Door, Kansas City Cowboy, Tactical Advantage, Assumed Identity, Task Force Bride, and Yuletide Protector. The stories move through witness protection, fake engagements, hidden identities, and dangerous cases that spill over into homes, ranches, and holiday gatherings. Miller keeps the suspense active, but she also gives these books a stronger recovery theme than some earlier Precinct entries.
A lot of the leads here are people who are already disciplined and mission-focused. The challenge is not whether they can do the job. It is whether they can let someone else close while they do it. That gives the romance a nice push-pull feeling, especially when a case requires close quarters or a fake relationship.
If you want Julie Miller with task-force energy, military-adjacent heroes, and a strong protective streak, this spin-off is a good place to settle in for a few books.
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