Deanna L. Rowley Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Deanna L. Rowley

With dozens of novels across multiple distinct series, Deanna L. Rowley has built a massive bibliography of steamy contemporary romance and action-packed suspense. If you are new to her work, you do not need to tackle all of her books in a single sequence. Instead, the best approach is to start at the beginning of one of her primary series. Here are the three best entry points depending on your favorite tropes:

• For High-Stakes Intrigue: Start with the Stormville Series, beginning with Bourbon Blaze (2020). Originally published in a shared universe and later repackaged as a tight trilogy, it perfectly showcases her signature blend of danger and heat.
• For Small-Town Cowboys: Start with the Broken Wheel Ranch Series, beginning with Reid's Salvation (2023). It delivers classic western romantic suspense with rugged protectors and resilient heroines.
• For Amnesia and Comedy: Start with the Boswell Group Series, beginning with Morgan (2021). This series is highly rated for its balance of high-tension military background elements, humorous banter, and ranch settings.

The Boswell Group Series

The Boswell Group series is one of Rowley's most popular contemporary collections, focusing on security, ranch life, and intense emotional connections. The books should be read in order of publication to best appreciate the character connections and the unfolding overarching plot lines:

1. Morgan (2021)
2. Ava (2022)
3. Joyce (2022)
4. Astrid (2022)
5. Janice (2022)
6. Alice (2022)
7. June (2022)
8. Bernadette (2023)
9. Francesca (2023)
10. The Take Down (2023)
11. The Aftermath (2023)

Broken Wheel Ranch Series

For readers who love a rustic, small-town setting combined with military veterans finding peace and passion, the Broken Wheel Ranch series is a must-read. These books follow a chronological progression of brothers and ranch hands as they find love while facing external threats:

1. Reid's Salvation (2023)
2. Lloyd's Liberation (2023)
3. Perry's Pardon (2024)
4. Denver's Wish (2024)
5. Clark's Decision (2024)
6. Ryan's Redemption (2024)

CAPE Investigations Series

CAPE Investigations focuses on a group of private investigators and security specialists. The series kicks off with a two-part story centering on the character Mia and is best enjoyed in strict chronological order:

1. Claiming Mia (2021)
2. Re-Claiming Mia (2021)
3. Protecting Claire (2021)
4. Challenging Claire (2021)
5. Taming Sue Ellen (2021)
6. Forgiving Heather (2021)
7. Defending Melody (2021)
8. Saving Kate (2021)

Spies, Lies and Rides Series

This high-octane series blends secret agent missions, undercover operations, and motorcycle culture. Be warned that Rowley utilizes dramatic twists and cliffhangers throughout this series, meaning you will want to have the next book ready to go:

1. Aimee's Dilemma (2020)
2. Hank's Mission (2020)
3. Colt's Quest (2020)
4. George's Goal (2021)
5. Hogan's Handful (2021)
6. Witt's Warriors (2021)
7. John's Journey (2021)
8. Gary's Turn (2021)

The "Not Her" Series

Stepping into darker themes and high-heat BDSM dynamics, the "Not Her" series follows a specific group of characters exploring control, surrender, and deep emotional healing. The reading order is as follows:

1. Not Her Dom (2022)
2. Not Her Choice (2022)
3. Not Her Rebound (2022)
4. Not Her Problem #1 (2022)
5. Not Her Problem #2 (2022)
6. Not Her His Fault (2022)
7. Not Her Doing (2022)
8. Not Her Desire (2024)

Stormville and The Suspenseful Seduction World

Rowley's Stormville Series consists of three books: Bourbon Blaze (2020), Neil's Wish (2020), and Ginny's Slow Sizzle (2020). These titles were originally contributed to the Suspenseful Seduction World, a massive collaborative, multi-author universe spearheaded by Samantha Cole. Because Rowley later regained the rights to these books and republished them independently, readers can comfortably enjoy them as a standalone trilogy without needing to track down the other 19+ books in the shared world.

The Brotherhood Protectors World

Created by bestselling author Elle James, the Brotherhood Protectors World is a massive shared universe featuring ex-military protectors. Rowley has contributed several distinct "Team" subseries to this universe. While they exist in the broader Brotherhood Protectors continuity, you can read Rowley's specific team series on their own:

Team Raptor

1. Darius' Promise (2023)
2. Simon's Promise (2023)
3. Logan's Promise (2023)
4. Spencer's Promise (2023)
5. Nash's Promise (2023)

Team Falco

1. Fighting for Esme (2023)
2. Fighting for Tessa (2023)
3. Fighting for Charli (2023)
4. Fighting for Kora (2023)
5. Fighting for Fiona (2023)

Team Watchdog

1. Ryder's Watch (2024)
2. Kent's Watch (2024)
3. Asher's Watch (2024)
4. Cruz's Watch (2024)
5. Mason's Watch (2024)

Other Series and Standalones

Rounding out her bibliography are several shorter series and standalones that can be read at any time:

• Love Found Books: A trilogy exploring second chances and emotional recovery, consisting of Love Conquers All, Love Doesn't Exist, and Love Is Fleeting (all published in 2021).
• Ronnie's Meadow: A four-book series from 2021 containing Saving Veronica, Lorna's Savior, Keeping Tymberly, and Protecting Silver.
• Charli's Challenges: A short duology published in 2024 containing Charli's Challenges and Brock's Long Road Home.
• Standalone Novels: Rowley has written several standalone suspense stories including Molly's Return (2022), Double Trouble for Kali (2022), Ruby's Destiny (2022), Sweet Things (2023), Hope for Dani (2024), and No Regrets (2024).