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35 Books
1997 – 2006 Published
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Where to Start Reading Bravo Family Ties

With dozens of interconnected contemporary romance novels published since the late 1990s, the best place to start is the book that launched the entire dynasty: The Nine-Month Marriage. First published in December 1997, this book introduces Cash Bravo and Abby Heller, whose impulsive night leads to a marriage of convenience. Following this foundational romance ensures you understand the roots of the family tree before it branches out.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

Because the timeline spans multiple generations, reading the series in publication order is highly recommended. It prevents spoilers regarding who ends up with whom and allows you to meet character cameos before they get their own dedicated books. While each story features a self-contained romance with a guaranteed happily-ever-after, the recurring characters and family dynamics build upon previous installments.

Understanding the Bravo Subseries Branches

As the family grew, author Christine Rimmer organized the books into specific regional and thematic branches, which can also be read as individual subseries:

  • The Original Bravos (Medicine Creek): The core Wyoming stories that began with The Nine-Month Marriage (1997), Marriage by Necessity (1998), and Practically Married (1998).
  • New Texas Bravos: Focuses on the descendants of Davis and Aleta Bravo, set on the Bravo Ridge Ranch near San Antonio, Texas.
  • The Bravo Royales: A glamorous royal spin-off following the children of Evan Bravo, who married into a royal family.
  • The Bravos of Justice Creek: Set in Justice Creek, Colorado, centering on the children of Franklin Bravo, starting with Not Quite Married.
  • The Bravos of Valentine Bay: Follows the Pacific Northwest branch of the family in Oregon, beginning with The Nanny's Double Trouble.
  • Bravo Family Ties: The Next Generation: A series launched in 2023 that returns to Medicine Creek to follow the grown-up children of the original Bravo heroes, with releases extending through 2026 (such as A Secret Between Friends and The Rancher's Christmas Present).

Series Crossovers and Tie-ins

The Bravo family occasionally crosses over into other Harlequin continuities. A prominent example is The Maverick's Dating Deal (released in 2025), which links the Bravo family line to the long-running multi-author Montana Mavericks universe.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the very first book in the Bravo Family Ties series?

The series officially begins with The Nine-Month Marriage, which was published in December 1997.

QDo I have to read the Bravo Family Ties books in order?

No, each book features a standalone romance and can be enjoyed on its own. However, reading them in publication order is recommended to fully appreciate the overarching family history and recurring characters.

QHow many books are in the entire Bravo Family saga?

The extended Bravo universe has grown to over 60 books, spanning several subseries, geographical spin-offs, and multi-author crossover events.

QWhat is the difference between the Texas Bravos and the Bravo Royales?

The New Texas Bravos are centered around the Bravo Ridge Ranch in Texas, while the Bravo Royales subseries focuses on the children of Evan Bravo, who married into royalty.

QWhat is the Bravo Family Ties: The Next Generation series?

Launched in 2023, The Next Generation is a sequel subseries that returns to Medicine Creek, Wyoming, to focus on the love stories of the original Bravo couples' adult children.

QHow does 'The Maverick's Dating Deal' fit into the series?

Released in July 2025, The Maverick's Dating Deal serves as a crossover book that connects Christine Rimmer's Bravo characters to Harlequin's wider Montana Mavericks universe.