Cindi Myers Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Cindi Myers

With over 80 novels spanning contemporary romance, historical Westerns, and high-stakes romantic suspense, Cindi Myers (who also writes as Cynthia Sterling and Cindy Myers) offers a massive catalog. Because her work spans multiple distinct genres and series, the best place to start depends heavily on your reader preferences:

• For Thrilling Romantic Suspense: Start with Saved by the Sheriff, the first book in the Eagle Mountain Murder Mystery series. This serves as the gateway to her popular, long-running Colorado-based mystery universe.
• For Heartwarming Contemporary Romance: Start with Marriage on Her Mind, which kicks off the charming Crested Butte, Colorado series.
• For Cozy Women's Fiction: Start with The View From Here (published as Cindy Myers), the opening novel of the acclaimed Eureka, Colorado series.
• For Classic Historical Western Romance: Look for her Cynthia Sterling titles, starting with the Titled Texans series beginning with To Love a Lady.

Understanding the Pen Names

Before diving into the reading orders, it helps to understand how the author's books are signed. Myers writes under three variations:

Cindi Myers: Used for the vast majority of her contemporary romance, Harlequin Intrigue, and romantic suspense novels, including the Eagle Mountain and Ranger Brigade universes.

Cindy Myers: Used for her emotional, small-town women's fiction and contemporary romances, most notably the Eureka, Colorado series.

Cynthia Sterling: The pen name she used early in her career for historical Western romances, such as the Titled Texans series, as well as a few writing craft guides like Writing Aerobics.

The Eagle Mountain Suspense Universe

Set in a rugged, fictional resort town in the Colorado Rockies, the Eagle Mountain books represent Myers's largest and most popular body of work. While each book features a standalone romance with a satisfying happily-ever-after, the books are grouped into thematic sub-series that follow a continuous local mystery or crime thread. To get the full experience of the recurring characters and evolving town dynamics, you should read each sub-series in order.

1. Eagle Mountain Murder Mystery

This is the original sub-series that introduces readers to the town and its law enforcement officers.

1. Saved by the Sheriff (2018)
2. Avalanche of Trouble (2018)
3. Deputy Defender (2018)
4. Danger on Dakota Ridge (2018)

2. Eagle Mountain Murder Mystery: Winter Storm Wedding

A winter-themed follow-up quadrant that raises the stakes during a series of freezing alpine crises.

1. Ice Cold Killer (2019)
2. Snowbound Suspicion (2019)
3. Cold Conspiracy (2019)
4. Snowblind Justice (2019)

3. Eagle Mountain: Search for Suspects

This arc shifts focus to fugitive hunts and deeper conspiracies hidden in the high country.

1. Disappearance at Dakota Ridge (2021)
2. Conspiracy in the Rockies (2022)
3. Missing at Full Moon Mine (2022)
4. Grizzly Creek Standoff (2022)

4. Eagle Mountain Search and Rescue

Focusing on the elite teams who pull victims from the edge of cliffs and deep canyons.

1. Eagle Mountain Cliffhanger (2022)
2. Canyon Kidnapping (2022)
3. Mountain Terror (2022)
4. Close Call in Colorado (2023)

5. Eagle Mountain: Critical Response

An action-heavy arc following tactical responders dealing with active threats in the wilderness.

1. Deception at Dixon Pass (2023)
2. Pursuit at Panther Point (2023)
3. Killer on Kestrel Trail (2023)
4. Secrets of Silverpeak Mine (2023)

6. Eagle Mountain: Criminal History

This sub-series digs into old cold cases, historical local secrets, and modern dangers.

1. Mile High Mystery (2024)
2. Colorado Kidnapping (2024)
3. Twin Jeopardy (2024)
4. Mountain Captive (2025)

7. Eagle Mountain: Unsolved Mystery

The newest installment in the Eagle Mountain universe, dealing with unresolved crimes and deep-woods survival.

1. Canyon Killer (2025)
2. Wilderness Search (2025)
3. Peak Suspicion (2025)
4. High Country Escape (2025)

The Ranger Brigade Series

Similar to the Eagle Mountain books, the Ranger Brigade series is set in Colorado and blends law enforcement procedures with romance. The overarching plots connect rangers fighting crime across the wilderness.

1. The Ranger Brigade (Original Series)

1. The Guardian (2015)
2. Lawman Protection (2015)
3. Colorado Bodyguard (2015)
4. Black Canyon Conspiracy (2015)

2. The Ranger Brigade: Family Secrets

1. Murder in Black Canyon (2017)
2. Undercover Husband (2017)
3. Manhunt on Mystic Mesa (2017)
4. Soldier's Promise (2017)
5. Missing in Blue Mesa (2018)
6. Stranded with the Suspect (2018)

3. Ranger Brigade: Rocky Mountain Manhunt

1. Investigation in Black Canyon (2020)
2. Mountain of Evidence (2020)
3. Mountain Investigation (2021)
4. Presumed Deadly (2021)

Contemporary & Small-Town Romance Series

For readers who prefer emotional, small-town romance without the criminal investigations, Myers has written several standalone contemporary series.

Crested Butte, Colorado

A heartwarming contemporary series focused on love, family, and second chances in a scenic Colorado resort town.

1. Marriage on Her Mind (2007)
2. The Right Mr. Wrong (2008)
3. The Man Most Likely (2009)
4. The Daddy Audition (2009)
5. Her Christmas Wish (2009)

Eureka, Colorado (As Cindy Myers)

This series leans closer to women's fiction, exploring the personal growth of women who find healing and community in a historic mining town. The first novel, The View From Here, won the Colorado Book Award.

1. The View From Here (2012)
2. The Mountain Between Us (2013)
3. A Change in Altitude (2014)
4. Above It All (2015)

Callahan County Cold Case

A focused three-book mystery romance trilogy dealing with small-town cold cases.

1. Saving the Sister (2019)
2. Deadly Devotion (2019)
3. Final Secrets (2019)

Historical Romance: Titled Texans (As Cynthia Sterling)

Under her Cynthia Sterling pen name, Myers wrote Western historical romance novels set in late 19th-century Texas. These should be read in publication order:

1. To Love a Lady (2000)
2. Educating Abbie (2000)
3. Last Chance Ranch (2000)
4. Runaway Ranch (2001)

A Note on Multi-Author Harlequin Series Contributions

Because Cindi Myers is a frequent contributor to Harlequin lines (such as Harlequin Superromance, Harlequin Intrigue, and Harlequin Blaze), many of her standalone novels are listed as part of larger multi-author series. These include series like Wrong Bed, Hometown U.S.A., Bundles of Joy, and Mediterranean Nights.

You do not need to read the entire multi-author series to understand Myers's contributions. Her entries in these series are designed to be read as complete standalone novels. For example, in the 62-book Wrong Bed series, Myers contributed only a few specific titles such as It's a Guy Thing! (Book 21) and Rock My World (Book 37). You can safely pick these up individually without any prior knowledge of the other books in the series.