Beth Williamson Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Beth Williamson

If you are new to Beth Williamson (who also writes historical romances under the pen name Emma Lang), the best starting point depends on whether you prefer historical or contemporary romance. For historical romance lovers, the absolute best place to start is with the Malloy Family series, beginning with The Bounty. This book sets the stage for her trademark style: rugged, emotional Westerns with plenty of heat and resilient characters.

If you prefer contemporary romance, you should start with the Circle Eight Millennium series, beginning with Lazarus. This series brings the classic cowboy charm into the modern era, featuring descendants and themes inspired by her historical works.

The Malloy Family Series

The Malloy Family is Beth Williamson's most famous and extensive historical romance series, spanning twelve books. The series follows the lives and loves of the Malloy family in the American West. The recommended reading order is the publication order, as the family relationships and overall timeline build upon each other:

• The Bounty (2006)
• The Prize (2006)
• The Reward (2006)
• The Treasure (2006)
• The Gift (2006)
• The Tribute (2007)
• The Legacy (2007)
• The Fortune (2013)
• The Present (2014)
• The Prospect (2014)
• The Jewel (2014)
• The Gem (2015)

Order Disagreement Note: Some reader lists include the standalone novel Hell for Leather (2008) as a companion to the Malloy Family series due to thematic overlaps. However, officially, it is treated as a standalone novel. Additionally, the exact placement of The Present varies, with some platforms listing it as book 8.5 and others placing it later in the timeline.

The Circle Eight Sagas

The Circle Eight universe is divided into two distinct eras: the historical period (written under her Emma Lang pen name) and the modern era (written as Beth Williamson).

Original Circle Eight Series (Historical)

Set in the post-Civil War West, this series follows a group of men bound by a brotherhood known as the Circle Eight. They should be read in order to follow the overlapping subplots and character arcs:

1. Matthew (2012)
2. Brody (2012)
3. Caleb (2013)
4. Vaughn (2013)
5. Nicholas (2014)
6. Tobias (2014)
7. James (2015)
8. Benjamin (2016)

Circle Eight Millennium Series (Contemporary)

This series moves the cowboy romance into the modern era. While these books can technically be read as standalones, they are best enjoyed in order:

• Audacious (2016)
• Lazarus (2016)
• Samuel (2017)
• Grant (2017)
• Sawyer (2020)

Devils on Horseback Sagas

This historical Western series is packed with rugged alphas and emotional conflicts. It features a main series and two spin-off series focusing on different generations.

Main Devils on Horseback Series

1. Nate (2007)
2. Jake (2008)
3. Zeke (2008)
4. Lee (2010)
5. Gideon (2011)

Generations & Millennium Spin-offs

For readers who want to follow the family legacy, these spin-offs expand the universe:

• Devils on Horseback: Generations: Starts with Adam (2015).
• Devils on Horseback: Millennium: Includes His Firefly Cowgirl (2015), Her Bucking Bronc (2016), and Hurricane Bride (2017).

Plum Creek & Heart Series

Plum Creek Series

Plum Creek is a classic historical Western series set in the 1870s in Colorado, focusing on redemption and healing. The order is:

1. The Education of Madeline (2009)
2. The Redemption of Micah (2009)
3. The Stranger's Secrets (2009)

The Heart Series

This series focuses on emotional romance storylines and includes:

What to Know Before You Start

Beth Williamson's books are known for their high heat levels and strong emotional depth, placing them in the erotic and sensual romance categories. While individual books focus on a single couple and resolve their main romance with a Happily Ever After (HEA), the recurring characters, family structures, and background subplots make reading the series in publication order much more rewarding.