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Donna Alward Books in Order

Donna Alward has written 82 books, published between 2006 and 2025. The first book is Hired by the Cowboy (2006) and the newest is Ship of Dreams (As: Donna Jones Alward) (2025). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
82
Published
2006–2025
Confirmed
1 of 82 titles
Pages on record
7,568 in 30 of 82 books
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Donna Alward is a romance novelist who writes for Harlequin's Romance line. Alward earned an Arts degree in English Literature in 1994, finished a first full-length novel in 2001 and sold a first manuscript in 2006. That debut, Hired by the Cowboy (2006), took the 2008 Booksellers Best Award for Best Traditional Romance. The catalogue lists 82 books through 2025, with subjects including western, contemporary and billionaire romance, ranchers, cowboys, single fathers and Maine. Series include Cadence Creek Cowboys, Jewell Cove, Darling, VT, Crooked Valley Ranch and South Shore Billionaires.

How many Donna Alward books are there?

Donna Alward has 82 books, released between 2006 and 2025. They include 10 series and 11 titles listed outside any series.

Donna Alward Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 82 Donna Alward books in the order they were published, with the release year, the page count where one is on record, and how many independent book listings confirm each title. Catalogue data as of September 2026.

  1. Cover of The Soldier's Homecoming by Donna Alward (2008)
  2. Cover of Falling For Mr. Dark & Dangerous by Donna Alward, book 4 of the Windover Ranch series (2008)
  3. Cover of The Rancher's Runaway Princess by Donna Alward, book 10 of the Western Weddings series (2008)
  4. Cover of One Dance with the Cowboy by Donna Alward, book 2 of the Larch Valley series (2009)
  5. Cover of Proud Rancher, Precious Bundle by Donna Alward, book 1 of the Babies and Brides series (2010)
  6. Cover of How a Cowboy Stole Her Heart by Donna Alward (2011)
  7. Cover of A Family for the Rugged Rancher by Donna Alward, book 3 of the Cowboy For Every Mood series (2011)
  8. Cover of Honeymoon with the Rancher by Donna Alward (2011)
  9. Cover of Sleigh Ride with the Rancher by Donna Alward, book 2 of the Holiday Miracles series (2012)
  10. Cover of The Rebel Rancher by Donna Alward, book 2 of the Cadence Creek Cowboys series (2012)
  11. Cover of Cowboy's Promise by Donna Alward, book 4 of the Cadence Creek Cowboys series (2012)
  12. Cover of The House on Blackberry Hill by Donna Alward, book 1 of the Jewell Cove series (2014)
  13. Cover of Treasure on Lilac Lane by Donna Alward, book 3 of the Jewell Cove series (2014)
  14. Cover of Her Rancher Rescuer by Donna Alward, book 10 of the Cadence Creek Cowboys series (2014)
  15. Cover of Summer on Lovers' Island by Donna Alward, book 4 of the Jewell Cove series (2015)
  16. Cover of Somebody Like You by Donna Alward, book 2 of the Darling, VT series (2017)
  17. Cover of Somebody's Baby by Donna Alward, book 4 of the Darling, VT series (2017)
  18. Cover of Someone to Love / Cowboy's Love by Donna Alward, book 11 of the Cowboy Collection series (2017)
  19. Cover of Mistletoe Kiss with the Millionaire by Donna Alward, book 4 of the Heirs to an Empire series (2021)
  20. Cover of Danger Next Door by Donna Alward (2021)
  1. 1
    Hired by the CowboyWindover Ranch #12006 · confirmed 1/4
    2006–
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  2. 2
    The Cowboy's BrideCowboy Collection #12006 · confirmed 1/4
    2006–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  3. 3
    The Girl Most LikelySecond Chances #12006 · confirmed 1/4
    2006–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  4. 4
    Almost a FamilySecond Chances #22007 · 172 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2007172
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  5. 5
    Marriage at Circle MHeart to Heart #162007 · confirmed 1/4
    2007–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  6. 6
    The Soldier's Homecoming2008 · confirmed 1/4
    2008–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  7. 7
    Falling For Mr. Dark & DangerousWindover Ranch #42008 · 185 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2008185
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  8. 8
    The Rancher's Runaway PrincessWestern Weddings #102008 · 187 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2008187
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  9. 9
    Falling for the Marshal / Falling for Mr. Dark & DangerousHeart to Heart #182008 · confirmed 1/4
    2008–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  10. 10
    Falling for Her Billionaire Boss2009 · confirmed 1/4
    2009–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  11. 11
    One Dance with the CowboyLarch Valley #22009 · 256 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2009256
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  12. 12
    Hired: The Italian's BrideHeart to Heart #272009 · confirmed 1/4
    2009–
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  13. 13
    Proud Rancher, Precious BundleBabies and Brides #12010 · 187 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2010187
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  14. 14
    Sold to the Highest BidderSecond Chances #32010 · confirmed 1/4
    2010–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  15. 15
    BreatheSecond Chances #42010 · confirmed 1/4
    2010–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  16. 16
    Her Lone CowboyLarch Valley #42010 · 185 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2010185
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  17. 17
    Cowboy's HeartCowboy Collection #52010 · confirmed 1/4
    2010–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  18. 18
    Off the ClockFirst Responders #12011 · confirmed 1/4
    2011–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  19. 19
    How a Cowboy Stole Her Heart2011 · confirmed 1/4
    2011–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  20. 20
    A Family for the Rugged RancherCowboy For Every Mood #32011 · confirmed 3/4
    2011–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  21. 21
    Honeymoon with the Rancher2011 · confirmed 1/4
    2011–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  22. 22
    Cowboy's HonorCowboy Collection #62011 · confirmed 1/4
    2011–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  23. 23
    The Last Real CowboyCadence Creek Cowboys #12012 · 256 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2012256
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  24. 24
    In the Line of DutyFirst Responders #22012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  25. 25
    Sleigh Ride with the RancherHoliday Miracles #22012 · 184 pages · confirmed 2/4
    2012184
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  26. 26
    The Rebel RancherCadence Creek Cowboys #22012 · 192 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2012192
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  27. 27
    Into the FireFirst Responders #32012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  28. 28
    The Cowboy's CodeCadence Creek Cowboys #32012 · confirmed 1/4
    2012–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  29. 29
    Cowboy's PromiseCadence Creek Cowboys #42012 · 232 pages · confirmed 1/4
    2012232
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  30. 30
    Beneath The BadgeFirst Responders #42013 · confirmed 1/4
    2013–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK

Donna Alward books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. None of these groups has a reading-order page of its own on this site.

Cadence Creek Cowboys in order

10 books
  1. 1. The Last Real Cowboy
  2. 2. The Rebel Rancher
  3. 3. The Cowboy's Code
  4. 4. Cowboy's Promise
  5. 5. Little Cowgirl on His Doorstep
  6. 6. A Cowboy to Come Home To
  7. 7. The Cowboy's Doorstep Baby
  8. 8. Coming Home to the Cowboy
  9. 9. A Cadence Creek Christmas
  10. 10. Her Rancher Rescuer

Cowboy Collection

7 books

7 titles published under this heading without a numbered place in a series.

Jewell Cove in order

6 books
  1. 1. The House on Blackberry Hill
  2. 2. Christmas at Seashell Cottage
  3. 3. Treasure on Lilac Lane
  4. 4. Summer on Lovers' Island
  5. 5. Christmas at Evergreen Inn
  6. 6. Promise at Refuge Point

Darling, VT in order

6 books
  1. 1. Get Me to the Church on Time
  2. 2. Somebody Like You
  3. 4. Somebody's Baby
  4. 5. Deck the Halls
  5. 6. Merry Christmas, Darling
  6. 7. Doggy on her Doorstep

Heirs to an Empire in order

6 books
  1. 1. Scandal and the Runaway Bride
  2. 2. The Heiress's Pregnancy Surprise
  3. 3. Wedding Reunion with the Best Man
  4. 4. Mistletoe Kiss with the Millionaire
  5. 5. A Proposal in Provence
  6. 6. The Heir's Cinderella Bride

Second Chances in order

4 books
  1. 1. The Girl Most Likely
  2. 2. Almost a Family
  3. 3. Sold to the Highest Bidder
  4. 4. Breathe

First Responders in order

4 books
  1. 1. Off the Clock
  2. 2. In the Line of Duty
  3. 3. Into the Fire
  4. 4. Beneath The Badge

Crooked Valley Ranch in order

4 books
  1. 1. The Cowboy's Christmas Gift
  2. 2. The Cowboy's Valentine
  3. 3. The Cowboy's Homecoming
  4. 4. The Cowboy's Christmas Family

South Shore Billionaires in order

3 books
  1. 1. Christmas Baby for the Billionaire
  2. 2. Beauty and the Brooding Billionaire
  3. 3. The Billionaire's Island Bride

Heart to Heart in order

3 books
  1. 16. Marriage at Circle M
  2. 18. Falling for the Marshal / Falling for Mr. Dark & Dangerous
  3. 27. Hired: The Italian's Bride

Windover Ranch in order

2 books
  1. 1. Hired by the Cowboy
  2. 4. Falling For Mr. Dark & Dangerous

Texas Rodeo Barons in order

2 books
  1. 1. Rodeo Rebel
  2. 4. The Texan's Baby

Not My 1st Rodeo in order

2 books
  1. 1. Nothing Like a Cowboy
  2. 3. Seducing the Sheriff

Royal Duology in order

2 books
  1. 1. The Playboy Prince and the Nanny
  2. 2. The Crown Prince's Bride

Marrying a Millionaire in order

2 books
  1. 1. Best Man for the Wedding Planner
  2. 2. Secret Millionaire for the Surrogate

Larch Valley in order

2 books
  1. 2. One Dance with the Cowboy
  2. 4. Her Lone Cowboy

Babies and Brides in order

1 book
  1. 1. Proud Rancher, Precious Bundle

St. Helena Vineyard Universe in order

1 book
  1. 1. Last Chance Lullaby

Holiday Miracles in order

1 book
  1. 2. Sleigh Ride with the Rancher

Destination Brides in order

1 book
  1. 2. Summer Escape with the Tycoon

Cowboy For Every Mood in order

1 book
  1. 3. A Family for the Rugged Rancher

Western Weddings in order

1 book
  1. 10. The Rancher's Runaway Princess

Standalone books

11 books

11 Donna Alward titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Donna Alward books in order?

You only need to read Donna Alward books in order within each series: the books listed here span 10 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Donna Alward

Start with Hired by the Cowboy (2006), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Donna Alward book?

Ship of Dreams (As: Donna Jones Alward) (2025) is the newest Donna Alward book released so far.

Is there a new Donna Alward book coming?

No next Donna Alward book is announced in the catalogue, which is a gap in the listings it merges rather than a sign that the run has ended.

Donna Alward at a glance

Still publishing
Donna Alward published a book as recently as 2025.
Release pace
Donna Alward books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
7,568 pages across the 30 of 82 books with a recorded length, a median of 256 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Donna Alward books, 52 of 82, were published in the 2010s.

What the Donna Alward books are about

32 of the 82 Donna Alward books carry subject tags in Open Library's catalogue. The subjects below are the ones that recur across them, most frequent first: romance is tagged on 18 of 32. The subjects are cataloguers’ headings, not a plot summary.