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RaeAnne Thayne Books in Order

RaeAnne Thayne has written 87 books, published between 1996 and 2026. The first book is The Mating Game / Endangered (1996) and the newest is Cozy Little Christmas (2026). Publication order is the reading order below.

Books
87
Published
1996–2026
Confirmed
87 of 87 titles
Pages on record
15,838 in 57 of 87 books
Reading time
264–396 hours

Reading time is an estimate, not a recorded figure: 15,838 pages at 300 words a page, read at 200–300 words a minute, covering the 57 of 87 titles with a page count on record.

See all 87 books in order Printable RaeAnne Thayne checklist

RaeAnne Thayne has 87 books in the catalogue, from The Mating Game / Endangered (1996) to Cozy Little Christmas (2026), with subject headings centred on contemporary romance, small towns, ranchers, cowboys and single parents. Series include Hope's Crossing, Haven Point, Cape Sanctuary, Women Of Brambleberry House, Searchers, Outlaw Hartes, Redhawks and Dugan/Riley, and Cowboys of Cold Creek is a listed grouping. Wild Streak (1996), Sweet Justice (1998), Saving Grace (2000) and Renegade Father (2001) are early titles. Suspense also appears among the subjects.

How many RaeAnne Thayne books are there?

RaeAnne Thayne has 87 books, released between 1996 and 2026. They include 10 separate series.

RaeAnne Thayne Books in Publication Order

The table lists all 87 RaeAnne Thayne 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 Mating Game / Endangered by RaeAnne Thayne, book 1 of the Home In Whiskey Creek series (1996)
  2. Cover of Wild Streak by RaeAnne Thayne, book 1 of the RaeAnne Thayne Standalone Novels series (1996)
  3. Cover of In Too Deep by RaeAnne Thayne, book 2 of the Home In Whiskey Creek series (1997)
  4. Cover of Saving Grace by RaeAnne Thayne, book 1 of the Dugan/Riley series (2000)
  5. Cover of Renegade Father by RaeAnne Thayne, book 2 of the Redhawks series (2001)
  6. Cover of The Valentine Two-Step / Star Valley Winter by RaeAnne Thayne, book 1 of the Outlaw Hartes series (2002)
  7. Cover of Taming Jesse James / Springtime in Salt River by RaeAnne Thayne, book 2 of the Outlaw Hartes series (2002)
  8. Cover of Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid / Return to Star Valley by RaeAnne Thayne, book 3 of the Outlaw Hartes series
  9. Cover of Nowhere to Hide / Hiding in Park City by RaeAnne Thayne, book 1 of the Searchers series (2003)
  10. Cover of Freefall by RaeAnne Thayne, book 2 of the RaeAnne Thayne Standalone Novels series (2003)
  11. Cover of The Quiet Storm by RaeAnne Thayne, book 2 of the Dugan/Riley series (2003)
  12. Cover of Nothing to Lose / Lost In Cottonwood Canyon by RaeAnne Thayne, book 2 of the Searchers series (2004)
  13. Cover of Never Too Late / Home in Cottonwood Canyon by RaeAnne Thayne, book 3 of the Searchers series (2005)
  14. Cover of The Interpreter / Back on Bittercreek Ranch by RaeAnne Thayne, book 4 of the Searchers series (2005)
  15. Cover of Light the Stars by RaeAnne Thayne, book 1 of the Cowboys Of Cold Creek series (2006)
  16. Cover of Dancing in the Moonlight by RaeAnne Thayne, book 2 of the Cowboys Of Cold Creek series (2006)
  17. Cover of Dalton's Undoing / Snowfall in Cold Creek by RaeAnne Thayne, book 3 of the Cowboys Of Cold Creek series (2006)
  18. Cover of The Daddy Makeover / The House on Cannon Beach by RaeAnne Thayne, book 1 of the Women Of Brambleberry House series
  19. Cover of His Second-Chance Family / Reunion on Rocky Shores by RaeAnne Thayne (2007)
  20. Cover of High-Risk Affair / Autumn Chill in Utah Springs by RaeAnne Thayne, book 5 of the Searchers series (2007)
  21. Cover of Shelter From the Storm by RaeAnne Thayne, book 6 of the Searchers series (2007)
  22. Cover of A Soldier's Secret by RaeAnne Thayne, book 3 of the Women Of Brambleberry House series (2008)
  23. Cover of The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle by RaeAnne Thayne, book 4 of the Cowboys Of Cold Creek series (2008)
  24. Cover of A Merger... or Marriage? / Reunited in Walnut River by RaeAnne Thayne, book 5 of the Wilder Family series (2008)
  1. 1
    The Mating Game / EndangeredHome In Whiskey Creek #11996 · 213 pages · confirmed 3/4
    1996213
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  2. 2
    Wild StreakRaeAnne Thayne Standalone Novels #11996 · 214 pages · confirmed 3/4
    1996214
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  3. 3
    In Too DeepHome In Whiskey Creek #21997 · 240 pages · confirmed 3/4
    1997240
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  4. 4
    Sweet JusticeHome In Whiskey Creek #31998 · confirmed 3/4
    1998–
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  5. 5
    The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom / Secluded at Broken Spur RanchWay Out West #61999 · confirmed 3/4
    1999–
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  6. 6
    Saving GraceDugan/Riley #12000 · 256 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2000256
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  7. 7
    Renegade FatherRedhawks #22001 · 256 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2001256
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  8. 8
    The Valentine Two-Step / Star Valley WinterOutlaw Hartes #12002 · 250 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2002250
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  9. 9
    Taming Jesse James / Springtime in Salt RiverOutlaw Hartes #22002 · 256 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2002256
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  10. 10
    Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid / Return to Star ValleyOutlaw Hartes #32002 · 256 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2002256
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  11. 11
    Nowhere to Hide / Hiding in Park CitySearchers #12003 · 250 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2003250
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  12. 12
    FreefallRaeAnne Thayne Standalone Novels #22003 · 248 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2003248
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  13. 13
    The Quiet StormDugan/Riley #22003 · 250 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2003250
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  14. 14
    Nothing to Lose / Lost In Cottonwood CanyonSearchers #22004 · 248 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2004248
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  15. 15
    Never Too Late / Home in Cottonwood CanyonSearchers #32005 · 248 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2005248
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  16. 16
    The Interpreter / Back on Bittercreek RanchSearchers #42005 · 249 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2005249
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  17. 17
    Light the StarsCowboys Of Cold Creek #12006 · 256 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2006256
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  18. 18
    Dancing in the MoonlightCowboys Of Cold Creek #22006 · 256 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2006256
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  19. 19
    Dalton's Undoing / Snowfall in Cold CreekCowboys Of Cold Creek #32006 · 248 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2006248
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  20. 20
    The Daddy Makeover / The House on Cannon BeachWomen Of Brambleberry House #12007 · 256 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2007256
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  21. 21
    His Second-Chance Family / Reunion on Rocky ShoresWomen Of Brambleberry House #22007 · 224 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2007224
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  22. 22
    High-Risk Affair / Autumn Chill in Utah SpringsSearchers #52007 · 256 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2007256
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  23. 23
    Shelter From the StormSearchers #62007 · 249 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2007249
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  24. 24
    High Stakes Honeymoon / Rainforest HoneymoonSearchers #72007 · confirmed 3/4
    2007–
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  25. 25
    Hope on Sage Flats / A Mother’s HopeRaeAnne Thayne Short Stories/Novellas #12008 · confirmed 3/4
    2008–
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  26. 26
    A Soldier's SecretWomen Of Brambleberry House #32008 · 217 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2008217
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  27. 27
    The Cowboy's Christmas MiracleCowboys Of Cold Creek #42008 · 218 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2008218
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  28. 28
    A Merger... or Marriage? / Reunited in Walnut RiverWilder Family #52008 · 224 pages · confirmed 3/4
    2008224
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  29. 29
    Change of FortuneRaeAnne Thayne Standalone Novels #32009 · confirmed 3/4
    2009–
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  30. 30
    Triple TroubleFortunes Of Texas: Return To Red Rock #32009 · confirmed 3/4
    2009–
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RaeAnne Thayne characters in order

Each character linked below has its own reading-order page.

RaeAnne Thayne books grouped by series

Each title below is a row in the publication-order table above. A group whose heading is a link has its own reading-order page; the other groups have no page of their own on this site.

Cowboys Of Cold Creek books in order

17 books by RaeAnne Thayne
  1. 1. Light the Stars
  2. 2. Dancing in the Moonlight
  3. 3. Dalton's Undoing / Snowfall in Cold Creek
  4. 4. The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle
  5. 5. A Cold Creek Homecoming
  6. 6. A Cold Creek Holiday
  7. 7. A Cold Creek Secret
  8. 8. A Cold Creek Baby
  9. 9. Christmas in Cold Creek
  10. 10. A Cold Creek Reunion
  11. 11. A Cold Creek Noel
  12. 12. A Cold Creek Christmas Surprise
  13. and 5 more in the table above

RaeAnne Thayne Standalone Novels

12 books

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

Haven Point in order

12 books
  1. 1. Snow Angel Cove
  2. 2. Redemption Bay
  3. 3. Evergreen Springs
  4. 4. Riverbend Road
  5. 5. Snowfall on Haven Point
  6. 6. Serenity Harbor
  7. 7. Sugar Pine Trail
  8. 8. The Cottages on Silver Beach
  9. 9. Season of Wonder
  10. 10. Coming Home for Christmas
  11. 11. A Haven Point Beginning
  12. 12. Summer at Lake Haven

Hope's Crossing in order

8 books
  1. 1. Blackberry Summer
  2. 2. Woodrose Mountain
  3. 3. Sweet Laurel Falls
  4. 4. Currant Creek Valley
  5. 5. Willowleaf Lane
  6. 6. Christmas in Snowflake Canyon
  7. 7. Wild Iris Ridge
  8. 8. All Is Bright

Searchers in order

7 books
  1. 1. Nowhere to Hide / Hiding in Park City
  2. 2. Nothing to Lose / Lost In Cottonwood Canyon
  3. 3. Never Too Late / Home in Cottonwood Canyon
  4. 4. The Interpreter / Back on Bittercreek Ranch
  5. 5. High-Risk Affair / Autumn Chill in Utah Springs
  6. 6. Shelter From the Storm
  7. 7. High Stakes Honeymoon / Rainforest Honeymoon

Women Of Brambleberry House in order

6 books
  1. 1. The Daddy Makeover / The House on Cannon Beach
  2. 2. His Second-Chance Family / Reunion on Rocky Shores
  3. 3. A Soldier's Secret
  4. 4. A Soldier's Return
  5. 5. A Brambleberry Summer
  6. 6. A Beach House Beginning

Cape Sanctuary in order

5 books
  1. 1. The Cliff House
  2. 2. The Sea Glass Cottage
  3. 3. The Path to Sunshine Cove
  4. 4. Summer at the Cape
  5. 5. The Cafe at Beach End

RaeAnne Thayne Short Story

4 books

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

Home In Whiskey Creek in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Mating Game / Endangered
  2. 2. In Too Deep
  3. 3. Sweet Justice

Outlaw Hartes in order

3 books
  1. 1. The Valentine Two-Step / Star Valley Winter
  2. 2. Taming Jesse James / Springtime in Salt River
  3. 3. Cassidy Harte and the Comeback Kid / Return to Star Valley

Dugan/Riley in order

2 books
  1. 1. Saving Grace
  2. 2. The Quiet Storm

Fortunes Of Texas: Return To Red Rock in order

2 books
  1. 3. Triple Trouble
  2. 5. Fortune's Woman

Wilder Family in order

2 books
  1. 5. A Merger... or Marriage? / Reunited in Walnut River
  2. 6. Wilder Hearts

RaeAnne Thayne Short Stories/Novellas

1 book

1 title published under this heading without a numbered place in a series.

Redhawks in order

1 book
  1. 2. Renegade Father

Way Out West in order

1 book
  1. 6. The Wrangler and the Runaway Mom / Secluded at Broken Spur Ranch

Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Cowboys in order

1 book
  1. 6. A Thunder Canyon Christmas

RaeAnne Thayne Books in Chronological Order

By publication date, the RaeAnne Thayne books run from The Mating Game / Endangered (1996) to Cozy Little Christmas (2026), the sequence in the table above. No separate story order is recorded for RaeAnne Thayne in the book listings this catalogue merges, so publication order is the only order on record.

Do you have to read RaeAnne Thayne books in order?

You only need to read RaeAnne Thayne 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 RaeAnne Thayne

Start with the first book of the RaeAnne Thayne series you want to read: Cowboys of Cold Creek starts with Light the Stars (2006), Cowboys of Chance Creek starts with Light the Stars (2006) and Hope’s Crossing starts with Blackberry Summer (2011). The earliest catalogued title overall is The Mating Game / Endangered (1996).

What is the newest RaeAnne Thayne book?

Cozy Little Christmas (2026) is the newest RaeAnne Thayne book released so far.

Is there a new RaeAnne Thayne book coming?

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

Printable RaeAnne Thayne Books in Order Checklist

A printable checklist of all 87 books in publication order is on the RaeAnne Thayne reading checklist, with a tick box beside each title.

RaeAnne Thayne at a glance

Still publishing
RaeAnne Thayne published a book as recently as 2026.
Release pace
RaeAnne Thayne books have appeared more than one a year on average.
Length
15,838 pages across the 57 of 87 books with a recorded length, a median of 256 pages each.
Busiest decade
Most RaeAnne Thayne books, 36 of 87, were published in the 2010s.

What the RaeAnne Thayne books are about

57 of the 87 RaeAnne Thayne books carry subject tags in Open Library's catalogue. The subjects below are the ones that recur across them, most frequent first: man-woman relationships is tagged on 22 of 57. The subjects are cataloguers’ headings, not a plot summary.