Bonnie R. Paulson Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Bonnie R. Paulson

Because Bonnie R. Paulson writes across two very different genres—heartwarming, clean contemporary romance and gritty, suspenseful dystopian sci-fi—your starting point depends entirely on your reading mood. The author publishes her sweet romances both under her own name and under the pen name Bonnie Sweets, while using her main name for her intense thrillers.

Here are the three recommended paths to kick off your reading journey:

• Path 1: The Small-Town Western Romance Starter: If you love cowboy romance, family dynamics, and second chances, start with Broken Trails, the first book in the Montana Trails series. It sets the perfect tone for her sweet, clean, and emotional contemporary westerns.
• Path 2: The Tech-Savvy Romance Starter: If you prefer lighthearted, modern romantic comedies with a digital twist, start with With This Click, I Thee Wed, the opener of the ClickandWed.com series (often published under her pen name Bonnie Sweets).
• Path 3: The Apocalyptic Thriller Starter: If you want high-stakes survival, biological crises, and suspense, begin with Into the End, the debut of her apocalyptic sci-fi series, or dive into Barely Alive for a fast-paced medical zombie thriller.

The Clearwater County Shared Universe

One of Paulson's most popular creations is the Clearwater County setting. This shared universe features multiple interconnected subseries. While the books can technically be read as standalones, you will get the best experience by reading them in their respective subseries orders to watch the small-town community grow.

The Billionaire Cowboys of Clearwater County

This series blends the rugged allure of cowboys with the high-stakes lifestyle of billionaires who find peace in Idaho's scenic landscapes. Follow these books in publication order:

1. Stryder (2018)
2. Trevor (2018)
3. Brody (2018)
4. The Dreams of Home / Mac (2018)
5. Long Gone / The Best-Friend Billionaire Cowboy: Zack (2018)
6. The Mail Order Billionaire Cowboy (2019)

Mistletoe Matchmakers of Clearwater County

A festive, sweet romance series centered around the magic of holiday matchmaking, family secrets, and healing old wounds in Clearwater County:

1. One More Chance (2019)
2. One More Secret (2020)
3. Matched with Her Cowboy Billionaire Best Friend (2020)
4. One More Glance (2020)
5. One More Wish (2020)
6. One More Storm (2021)
7. One More Memory (2021)
8. One More Whisper (2021)
9. One More Kiss (2022)

The Renegades of Clearwater County

A shorter, high-emotion trilogy following rebellious characters finding love and redemption against the odds:

1. Running from the Renegade (2019)
2. Chasing the Renegade (2019)
3. Wedding the Renegade (2019)

The Montana Trails Series

Set against the spectacular, rugged backdrop of the Montana Rockies, the Montana Trails series is a 10-book masterpiece of sweet contemporary romance. These novels showcase second-chance romances, family drama, and characters dealing with real-world struggles like chronic illness and personal redemption. It is highly recommended to read them in order:

1. Broken Trails (2016)
2. Forbidden Trails (2016)
3. Unbridled Trails (2016)
4. Hidden Trails (2016)
5. Endless Trails (2017)
6. Forsaken Trails (2017)
7. Lonesome Trails (2017)
8. Lost Trails (2017)
9. Forgotten Trails (2017)
10. Untamed Trails (2017)

The Redemption Series

Focusing on the emotional journeys of sisters searching for a fresh start, this series blends the beauty of the Northwest with deeply moving themes of overcoming dark pasts and building trust:

1. Romancing Redemption (2014)
2. Riding for Redemption (2015)
3. Resisting Redemption (2015)
4. Regretting Redemption (2015)
5. Rewarding Redemption (2018)

The Bonnie Sweets Romances: ClickandWed.com & More

Under her pen name Bonnie Sweets, the author writes breezy, funny, and incredibly sweet contemporary romances. The primary series here is ClickandWed.com, which deals with matchmaking, online dating, and digital mishaps:

1. With This Click, I Thee Wed (2017)
2. IDo.com (2017)
3. DIY Vows (2017)
4. eHoneymoon (2017)
5. Keyword: I Do (2017)
6. Let USB Wed (2018)
7. The Right Click (2018)

She also started the Accidental But Perfect Romance series under this name, featuring the popular digital-age romantic comedy Wrong Text, Right Reply (2021) and its follow-up Wrong Place, Right Time (2023).

Apocalyptic and Dystopian Thrillers

For readers who prefer adrenaline-fueled survival stories over sweet romance, Paulson’s sci-fi and speculative thrillers deliver high stakes and intense action. Her background in the medical field frequently shines through in the biological and virus-related plotlines of these series.

Into the End

A gripping apocalyptic thriller series charting the breakdown of society and the fight to survive in the ashes of the old world:

1. Into the End (2012)
2. Through the Flames (2012)
3. Out of the Ashes (2013)

Barely Alive

A fast-paced medical thriller and zombie horror series that tests the limits of humanity's survival instincts:

1. Barely Alive (2012)
2. Falling Apart (2012)
3. Mostly Dead (2012)
4. Viral Intent (2012)

180 Days and Counting...

A suspenseful countdown series dealing with survival, impending doom, and the choices people make when time is running out:

1. Out of Time / No Time (2017)
2. Last Chance (2017)
3. Hold On (2017)
4. Too Late (2017)
5. Look Away (2018)
6. Death Days (2020)

Worth of Souls

A speculative sci-fi trilogy exploring the value of human life in a dark, high-risk future:

1. Cost of Survival (2015)
2. Exchange Rate (2015)
3. Worth of Souls (2015)

Standalone Novels and Collaborative Projects

In addition to her extensive list of solo series, Bonnie R. Paulson has contributed to several multi-author shared worlds. Most notably, she wrote the opening book, Bride and Prejudice (2017), for the collaborative Bride, Texas series. While other books in that series—like The Unlucky Bride, Over My Wed Body, and Sleigh Bride—are written by different authors (such as Sylvia McDaniel and Veronica Blade), they all share the same fictional small-town setting.

Her solo standalones range from dark psychological suspense like Psycho Inside Me (2013) and medical thrillers like Dictating Death (2010) to emotional dramas like her debut Breathe Again (2011) and Watch Me Burn (2015).

What to Know Before You Start

Bonnie R. Paulson's contemporary romance novels are strictly "sweet and clean," meaning they contain romantic tension and emotional intimacy without explicit content, cheating, or domestic abuse. If you are transitioning from her romance series to her apocalyptic science fiction, be prepared for a major shift in tone: the thriller books contain violence, survival horror, and intense psychological pressure, reflecting the dark settings of zombie outbreaks and societal collapse.