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Lindsay McKenna Books in Order

Lindsay McKenna has written 148 books, published between 1983 and 2024. The first book is Captive of Fate (1983) and the newest is No Turning Back (2024). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
148
Published
1983–2024
Confirmed
6 of 148 titles
Pages on record
30,523 in 100 of 148 books
Reading time
509–763 hours

Reading time is an estimate, not a recorded figure: 30,523 pages at 300 words a page, read at 200–300 words a minute, covering the 100 of 148 titles with a page count on record.

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Lindsay McKenna is the pseudonym of Eileen Nauman, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1967 and has also been a volunteer firefighter, an EMT in Arizona and a pilot. Nauman is known as the Top Gun of Women's Military Fiction. The catalogue records 148 books from Captive of Fate (1983) to No Turning Back (2024). Morgan's Mercenaries and its sub-series, Delos, Wind River Valley, Shadow Team and Black Jaguar Squadron are among the series, and military veterans, cowboys and Wyoming appear in the subjects alongside romantic suspense.

How many Lindsay McKenna books are there?

Lindsay McKenna has 148 books, released between 1983 and 2024. They include 18 series and 11 titles listed outside any series.

Lindsay McKenna Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 148 Lindsay McKenna 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 Captive of Fate by Lindsay McKenna, book 1 of the Men at Work series (1983)
  2. Cover of Love Me Before Dawn by Lindsay McKenna (1984)
  3. Cover of Solitaire / The Right Touch by Lindsay McKenna, book 3 of the Kincaid Trilogy (1987)
  4. Cover of No Surrender by Lindsay McKenna, book 1 of the Love and Glory series (1989)
  5. Cover of Come Gentle the Dawn by Lindsay McKenna, book 3 of the Safe Haven series (1989)
  6. Cover of Return of a Hero by Lindsay McKenna, book 3 of the Love and Glory series (1989)
  7. Cover of The Gauntlet by Lindsay McKenna, book 2 of the Women of Glory series (1991)
  8. Cover of Sun Woman by Lindsay McKenna (1991)
  9. Cover of Under Fire by Lindsay McKenna, book 3 of the Women of Glory series (1991)
  10. Cover of Ride The Tiger by Lindsay McKenna, book 2 of the Moments of Glory series (1992)
  11. Cover of Lord of Shadowhawk by Lindsay McKenna (1992)
  12. Cover of Off Limits by Lindsay McKenna, book 4 of the Moments of Glory series (1992)
  13. Cover of Commando by Lindsay McKenna, book 3 of the Morgan's Mercenaries series (1993)
  14. Cover of Heart of the Wolf by Lindsay McKenna, book 4 of the Morgan's Mercenaries series (1993)
  15. Cover of The Rogue by Lindsay McKenna, book 5 of the Morgan's Mercenaries series (1993)
  16. Cover of Countdown by Lindsay McKenna, book 3 of the Men Of Courage series (1994)
  17. Cover of Hangar 13 by Lindsay McKenna, book 11 of the Dreamscapes: Whispers Of Love series (1994)
  18. Cover of Morgan's Wife by Lindsay McKenna, book 1 of the Morgan's Mercenaries: Love and Danger series (1995)
  19. Cover of Morgan's Son by Lindsay McKenna, book 2 of the Morgan's Mercenaries: Love and Danger series (1995)
  20. Cover of Morgan's Rescue by Lindsay McKenna, book 3 of the Morgan's Mercenaries: Love and Danger series (1995)
  21. Cover of Morgan's Marriage by Lindsay McKenna, book 4 of the Morgan's Mercenaries: Love and Danger series (1996)
  22. Cover of White Wolf by Lindsay McKenna, book 28 of the That Special Woman series (1997)
  23. Cover of Heart of the Hunter by Lindsay McKenna, book 1 of the Morgan's Mercenaries: The Hunters series (1998)
  24. Cover of Heart of the Jaguar by Lindsay McKenna, book 1 of the Morgan\'s Mercenaries: Heart series (1998)
  1. 1
    Captive of FateMen at Work #11983 · 250 pages · confirmed 3/4
    1983250
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  2. 2
    Wilderness Passion1984 · confirmed 2/4
    1984–
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  3. 3
    Love Me Before Dawn1984 · 256 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1984256
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  4. 4
    Red TailTravis Family #11985 · 192 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1985192
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  5. 5
    Texas WildcatWestern Lovers #71985 · confirmed 3/4
    1985–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  6. 6
    Heart of the EagleWestern Lovers #101986 · confirmed 3/4
    1986–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  7. 7
    A Measure of LoveKincaid Trilogy #21987 · 252 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1987252
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  8. 8
    Solitaire / The Right TouchKincaid Trilogy #31987 · confirmed 2/4
    1987–
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  9. 9
    A Question of HonourMorgan's Mercenaries #11989 · 250 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1989250
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  10. 10
    No SurrenderLove and Glory #11989 · 251 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1989251
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  11. 11
    Come Gentle the DawnSafe Haven #31989 · 249 pages · confirmed 3/4
    1989249
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  12. 12
    Return of a HeroLove and Glory #31989 · confirmed 2/4
    1989–
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  13. 13
    No Quarter GivenWomen of Glory #11991 · confirmed 2/4
    1991–
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  14. 14
    Dawn of ValourMorgan's Mercenaries #21991 · 250 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1991250
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  15. 15
    The GauntletWomen of Glory #21991 · confirmed 2/4
    1991–
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  16. 16
    Sun Woman1991 · 298 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1991298
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  17. 17
    Under FireWomen of Glory #31991 · 251 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1991251
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  18. 18
    Ride The TigerMoments of Glory #21992 · 250 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1992250
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  19. 19
    One Man's WarMoments of Glory #31992 · 250 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1992250
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  20. 20
    Lord of Shadowhawk1992 · 288 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1992288
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  21. 21
    Off LimitsMoments of Glory #41992 · 251 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1992251
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  22. 22
    King of Swords1992 · confirmed 2/4
    1992–
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  23. 23
    Brave HeartAmerican Heroes: Against All Odds #11993 · 288 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1993288
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  24. 24
    CommandoMorgan's Mercenaries #31993 · confirmed 2/4
    1993–
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  25. 25
    Heart of the WolfMorgan's Mercenaries #41993 · confirmed 2/4
    1993–
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  26. 26
    The RogueMorgan's Mercenaries #51993 · confirmed 2/4
    1993–
    Buy at Amazon USAmazon UK
  27. 27
    Shadows And LightMen Of Courage #11994 · 251 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1994251
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  28. 28
    Dangerous AllianceMen Of Courage #21994 · confirmed 2/4
    1994–
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  29. 29
    CountdownMen Of Courage #31994 · 250 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1994250
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  30. 30
    Hangar 13Dreamscapes: Whispers Of Love #111994 · 256 pages · confirmed 2/4
    1994256
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Lindsay McKenna 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.

Delos in order

21 books
  1. 1. Last Chance
  2. 2. Nowhere to Hide
  3. 3. Tangled Pursuit
  4. 4. Forged in Fire
  5. 5. Broken Dreams
  6. 6. Blind Sided
  7. 7. Secret Dream
  8. 8. Hold On
  9. 9. Hold Me
  10. 10. Unbound Pursuit
  11. 11. Secrets
  12. 12. Snowflake's Gift
  13. and 9 more in the table above

Morgan's Mercenaries in order

11 books
  1. 1. A Question of Honour
  2. 2. Dawn of Valour
  3. 3. Commando
  4. 4. Heart of the Wolf
  5. 5. The Rogue
  6. 6. The Five Days of Christmas
  7. 7. In Love and War
  8. 8. Silent Witness
  9. 9. Beyond The Limit
  10. 10. Dangerous Prey
  11. 11. His Woman in Command and Operation

Wyoming in order

11 books
  1. 1. Shadows from the Past
  2. 2. Deadly Identity
  3. 3. Deadly Silence
  4. 4. The Last Cowboy
  5. 5. The Wrangler
  6. 6. The Defender
  7. 7. High Country Rebel
  8. 8. The Loner
  9. 9. Wolf Haven
  10. 10. Night Hawk
  11. 11. Out Rider

Shadow Warriors in order

10 books
  1. 1. Valkyrie / Danger Close
  2. 2. Down Range
  3. 3. Risk Taker
  4. 4. Degree of Risk
  5. 5. Breaking Point
  6. 6. Never Surrender
  7. 7. Zone of Fire
  8. 8. Taking Fire
  9. 9. On Fire
  10. 10. Running Fire

Wind River Valley in order

10 books
  1. 1. Wind River Wrangler
  2. 2. Wind River Rancher
  3. 3. Wind River Cowboy
  4. 4. Wrangler's Challenge
  5. 5. Lone Rider
  6. 6. Wind River Lawman
  7. 7. Kassie's Cowboy
  8. 8. Home to Wind River
  9. 9. Wind River Protector
  10. 10. Wind River Undercover

Morgan's Mercenaries: Love and Danger in order

6 books
  1. 1. Morgan's Wife
  2. 2. Morgan's Son
  3. 3. Morgan's Rescue
  4. 4. Morgan's Marriage
  5. 5. Morgan's Legacy
  6. 6. Morgan's Honor

Destiny's Women in order

6 books
  1. 1. Woman of Innocence
  2. 2. Destiny's Woman
  3. 3. Her Healing Touch
  4. 4. An Honorable Woman
  5. 5. First Born
  6. 6. Enemy Mine

Warriors for the Light in order

6 books
  1. 1. Unforgiven
  2. 2. Dark Truth
  3. 3. The Quest
  4. 4. Reunion
  5. 5. The Adversary
  6. 6. Guardian

Shadow Team in order

6 books
  1. 1. Hot Pursuit
  2. 2. Last Stand
  3. 3. Collateral Damage
  4. 4. No Quarter
  5. 5. Unforgettable
  6. 6. Hostile Territory

Morgan's Mercenaries: The Hunters in order

4 books
  1. 1. Heart of the Hunter
  2. 2. Hunter's Woman
  3. 3. Hunter's Pride
  4. 4. The Untamed Hunter

Morgan's Mercenaries: Ultimate Rescue in order

4 books
  1. 1. The Heart Beneath
  2. 2. Ride the Thunder
  3. 3. The Will to Love
  4. 4. Protecting His Own

Black Jaguar Squadron in order

4 books
  1. 1. His Woman in Command
  2. 2. Operation: Forbidden
  3. 3. His Duty to Protect
  4. 4. Beyond Valor

Silver Creek in order

4 books
  1. 1. Silver Creek Fire
  2. 2. Courage Under Fire
  3. 3. Strength Under Fire
  4. 4. Silver Creek Bodyguard

Women of Glory in order

3 books
  1. 1. No Quarter Given
  2. 2. The Gauntlet
  3. 3. Under Fire

Men Of Courage in order

3 books
  1. 1. Shadows And Light
  2. 2. Dangerous Alliance
  3. 3. Countdown

Morgan\'s Mercenaries: Heart in order

3 books
  1. 1. Heart of the Jaguar
  2. 2. Heart of the Warrior
  3. 3. Heart of Stone

Cowboys Of The Southwest in order

3 books
  1. 1. Wild Mustang Woman
  2. 2. Stallion Tamer
  3. 3. The Cougar

Morgan's Mercenaries: Maverick Hearts in order

3 books
  1. 1. Man of Passion
  2. 2. A Man Alone
  3. 3. Man with a Mission

Sisters of the Ark in order

3 books
  1. 1. Daughter of Destiny
  2. 2. Sister Of Fortune
  3. 3. Wild Woman

Moments of Glory in order

3 books
  1. 2. Ride The Tiger
  2. 3. One Man's War
  3. 4. Off Limits

Love and Glory in order

2 books
  1. 1. No Surrender
  2. 3. Return of a Hero

Kincaid Trilogy in order

2 books
  1. 2. A Measure of Love
  2. 3. Solitaire / The Right Touch

Western Lovers in order

2 books
  1. 7. Texas Wildcat
  2. 10. Heart of the Eagle

Men at Work in order

1 book
  1. 1. Captive of Fate

Travis Family in order

1 book
  1. 1. Red Tail

American Heroes: Against All Odds in order

1 book
  1. 1. Brave Heart

Time Raiders in order

1 book
  1. 1. The Seeker

Safe Haven in order

1 book
  1. 3. Come Gentle the Dawn

Dreamscapes: Whispers Of Love in order

1 book
  1. 11. Hangar 13

That Special Woman in order

1 book
  1. 28. White Wolf

Standalone books

11 books

11 Lindsay McKenna titles here are not listed as part of any series.

Do you have to read Lindsay McKenna books in order?

You only need to read Lindsay McKenna books in order within each series: the books listed here span 18 separate series, and each series has its own publication order.

Where to start with Lindsay McKenna

Start with Captive of Fate (1983), the earliest published title.

What is the newest Lindsay McKenna book?

No Turning Back (2024) is the newest Lindsay McKenna book released so far.

Is there a new Lindsay McKenna book coming?

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

Lindsay McKenna at a glance

Still publishing
Lindsay McKenna published a book as recently as 2024.
Release pace
Lindsay McKenna books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
30,523 pages across the 100 of 148 books with a recorded length, a median of 282 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most Lindsay McKenna books, 61 of 148, were published in the 2010s.

What the Lindsay McKenna books are about

110 of the 148 Lindsay McKenna 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 41 of 110. The subjects are cataloguers’ headings, not a plot summary.