Lisa Jackson Books In Order

Below is the complete list of Lisa Jackson books in order. For each series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.

Publication Order of The Cahills / San Francisco Books

  1. If She Only Knew (2000)
    by Lisa Jackson
    If She Only Knew was published in 2000 and is listed as book #1 in the The Cahills / San Francisco series.
  2. Almost Dead (2007)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2007, Almost Dead is listed as book #2 in the The Cahills / San Francisco series.
  3. You Will Pay (2017)
    by Lisa Jackson
    You Will Pay is a 2017 release and appears as book #3 in the The Cahills / San Francisco series.
  4. You Betrayed Me (2020)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the The Cahills / San Francisco series, You Betrayed Me is book #4 and was published in 2020.

Publication Order of Colony Books

  1. Wicked Game (2009)
    (With Nancy Bush)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Wicked Game was published in 2009 and is listed as book #1 in the Colony series.
  2. Wicked Lies (2011)
    (With Nancy Bush)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2011, Wicked Lies is listed as book #2 in the Colony series.
  3. Something Wicked (2013)
    (With Nancy Bush)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Something Wicked is a 2013 release and appears as book #3 in the Colony series.
  4. Wicked Ways (2014)
    (With Nancy Bush)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Colony series, Wicked Ways is book #4 and was published in 2014.
  5. Wicked Dreams (2022)
    (With Nancy Bush)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Wicked Dreams was first published in 2022; within the Colony series, it is listed as book #5.

Publication Order of Dark Jewels Trilogy Books

  1. Dark Ruby (1998)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Dark Ruby was published in 1998 and is listed as book #1 in the Dark Jewels Trilogy series.
  2. Dark Emerald (1999)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1999, Dark Emerald is listed as book #2 in the Dark Jewels Trilogy series.
  3. Dark Sapphire (2000)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Dark Sapphire is a 2000 release and appears as book #3 in the Dark Jewels Trilogy series.

Publication Order of Forever Family Books

  1. A Family Kind of Guy (1998)
    by Lisa Jackson
    A Family Kind of Guy was published in 1998 and is listed as book #1 in the Forever Family series.
  2. A Family Kind of Gal / A Family Kind of Girl (1998)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1998, A Family Kind of Gal / A Family Kind of Girl is listed as book #2 in the Forever Family series.
  3. A Family Kind of Wedding (1998)
    by Lisa Jackson
    A Family Kind of Wedding is a 1998 release and appears as book #3 in the Forever Family series.

Publication Order of Historical Trilogy Books
as Susan Lynn Crose

  1. Enchantress (1993)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Enchantress was published in 1993 and is listed as book #1 in the Historical Trilogy series.
  2. Kiss of the Moon (1994)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1994, Kiss of the Moon is listed as book #2 in the Historical Trilogy series.
  3. Outlaw (1995)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Outlaw is a 1995 release and appears as book #3 in the Historical Trilogy series.

Publication Order of Love Letters Books

  1. A Is for Always (1994)
    by Lisa Jackson
    A Is for Always was published in 1994 and is listed as book #1 in the Love Letters series.
  2. B Is For Baby (1994)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1994, B Is For Baby is listed as book #2 in the Love Letters series.
  3. C is for Cowboy (1994)
    by Lisa Jackson
    C is for Cowboy is a 1994 release and appears as book #3 in the Love Letters series.
  4. D is for Dani’s Baby (1995)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Love Letters series, D is for Dani’s Baby is book #4 and was published in 1995.

Publication Order of Maverick Books

  1. Forbidden Secrets / He’s a Bad Boy / Dangerous Revelations (1985)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Forbidden Secrets / He’s a Bad Boy / Dangerous Revelations was published in 1985 and is listed as book #1 in the Maverick series.
  2. He’s Just a Cowboy / Breathless Innocence (1993)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1993, He’s Just a Cowboy / Breathless Innocence is listed as book #2 in the Maverick series.
  3. He’s the Rich Boy (1993)
    by Lisa Jackson
    He’s the Rich Boy is a 1993 release and appears as book #3 in the Maverick series.
  4. He’s My Soldier Boy / Tender Absolution (1994)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Maverick series, He’s My Soldier Boy / Tender Absolution is book #4 and was published in 1994.

Publication Order of The McCaffertys Books

  1. Thorne / Best-Kept Secrets (2000)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Thorne / Best-Kept Secrets was published in 2000 and is listed as book #1 in the The McCaffertys series.
  2. Matt (2001)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2001, Matt is listed as book #2 in the The McCaffertys series.
  3. Slade (2002)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Slade is a 2002 release and appears as book #3 in the The McCaffertys series.
  4. Randi / Best-Kept Lies (2004)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the The McCaffertys series, Randi / Best-Kept Lies is book #4 and was published in 2004.

Publication Order of Medieval Trilogy Books

  1. Impostress (2003)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Impostress was published in 2003 and is listed as book #1 in the Medieval Trilogy series.
  2. Temptress (2004)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2004, Temptress is listed as book #2 in the Medieval Trilogy series.
  3. Sorceress (2007)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Sorceress is a 2007 release and appears as book #3 in the Medieval Trilogy series.

Publication Order of Mercy Books

  1. Without Mercy (2010)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Without Mercy was published in 2010 and is listed as book #1 in the Mercy series.
  2. The Life and Death of Lauren Conway (2011)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2011, The Life and Death of Lauren Conway is listed as book #2 in the Mercy series.

Publication Order of Montana Mavericks: Wed In Whitehorn Books

  1. Lone Stallion’s Lady (2000)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Lone Stallion’s Lady was published in 2000 and is listed as book #1 in the Montana Mavericks: Wed In Whitehorn series.

Publication Order of Platinum Mystery Books

  1. You’ll Find Out (2025)
    by Lisa Jackson
    You’ll Find Out was published in 2025 and is listed as book #1 in the Platinum Mystery series.

Publication Order of New Orleans Books

  1. Hot Blooded (2001)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Hot Blooded was published in 2001 and is listed as book #1 in the New Orleans series.
  2. Cold Blooded (2002)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2002, Cold Blooded is listed as book #2 in the New Orleans series.
  3. Shiver (2006)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Shiver is a 2006 release and appears as book #3 in the New Orleans series.
  4. Absolute Fear (2007)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the New Orleans series, Absolute Fear is book #4 and was published in 2007.
  5. Lost Souls (2008)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Lost Souls was first published in 2008; within the New Orleans series, it is listed as book #5.
  6. Malice (2009)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Malice was published in 2009 and is listed as book #6 in the New Orleans series.
  7. Devious (2011)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2011, Devious is listed as book #7 in the New Orleans series.
  8. Never Die Alone (2015)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Never Die Alone is a 2015 release and appears as book #8 in the New Orleans series.
  9. The Last Sinner (2023)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the New Orleans series, The Last Sinner is book #9 and was published in 2023.

Publication Order of Savannah Books

  1. The Night Before (2003)
    by Lisa Jackson
    The Night Before was published in 2003 and is listed as book #1 in the Savannah series.
  2. The Morning After (2004)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2004, The Morning After is listed as book #2 in the Savannah series.
  3. Tell Me (2013)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Tell Me is a 2013 release and appears as book #3 in the Savannah series.
  4. The Third Grave (2021)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Savannah series, The Third Grave is book #4 and was published in 2021.

Publication Order of Alvarez and Pescoli Books

  1. Left to Die (2008)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Left to Die was published in 2008 and is listed as book #1 in the Alvarez and Pescoli series.
  2. Chosen to Die (2009)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2009, Chosen to Die is listed as book #2 in the Alvarez and Pescoli series.
  3. Born to Die (2011)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Born to Die is a 2011 release and appears as book #3 in the Alvarez and Pescoli series.
  4. Afraid to Die (2012)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Alvarez and Pescoli series, Afraid to Die is book #4 and was published in 2012.
  5. Ready to Die (2013)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Ready to Die was first published in 2013; within the Alvarez and Pescoli series, it is listed as book #5.
  6. Deserves to Die (2014)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Deserves to Die was published in 2014 and is listed as book #6 in the Alvarez and Pescoli series.
  7. Expecting to Die (2016)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2016, Expecting to Die is listed as book #7 in the Alvarez and Pescoli series.
  8. Willing to Die (2019)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Willing to Die is a 2019 release and appears as book #8 in the Alvarez and Pescoli series.

Publication Order of West Coast Books

  1. Deep Freeze (2005)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Deep Freeze was published in 2005 and is listed as book #1 in the West Coast series.
  2. Fatal Burn (2006)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2006, Fatal Burn is listed as book #2 in the West Coast series.
  3. After She’s Gone (2015)
    by Lisa Jackson
    After She’s Gone is a 2015 release and appears as book #3 in the West Coast series.

Publication Order of Wyoming Books
with Nancy Bush, Rosalind Noonan

  1. Sinister (2013)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Sinister was published in 2013 and is listed as book #1 in the Wyoming series.
  2. Ominous (2017)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2017, Ominous is listed as book #2 in the Wyoming series.

Publication Order of Standalone Books

  1. A Twist of Fate (1983)
    by Lisa Jackson
    A Twist of Fate was published in 1983 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone series.
  2. The Shadow of Time (1984)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1984, The Shadow of Time is listed as book #2 in the Standalone series.
  3. Pirate’s Gold / Secrets (1984)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Pirate’s Gold / Secrets is a 1984 release and appears as book #3 in the Standalone series.
  4. Dark Side of the Moon (1984)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Dark Side of the Moon is book #4 and was published in 1984.
  5. Tears of Pride (1984)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Tears of Pride was first published in 1984; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #5.
  6. Missing (1985)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Missing was published in 1985 and is listed as book #6 in the Standalone series.
  7. High Stakes (1985)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1985, High Stakes is listed as book #7 in the Standalone series.
  8. A Dangerous Precedent (1985)
    by Lisa Jackson
    A Dangerous Precedent is a 1985 release and appears as book #8 in the Standalone series.
  9. Innocent by Association (1985)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Innocent by Association is book #9 and was published in 1985.
  10. Midnight Sun (1985)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Midnight Sun was first published in 1985; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #10.
  11. Devil’s Gambit (1985)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Devil’s Gambit was published in 1985 and is listed as book #11 in the Standalone series.
  12. Zachary’s Law (1986)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1986, Zachary’s Law is listed as book #12 in the Standalone series.
  13. Mystic (1986)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Mystic is a 1986 release and appears as book #13 in the Standalone series.
  14. One Man’s Love (1986)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, One Man’s Love is book #14 and was published in 1986.
  15. Renegade Son (1987)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Renegade Son was first published in 1987; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #15.
  16. Snowbound (1987)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Snowbound was published in 1987 and is listed as book #16 in the Standalone series.
  17. Summer Rain (1987)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1987, Summer Rain is listed as book #17 in the Standalone series.
  18. Stormy Nights (1988)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Stormy Nights is a 1988 release and appears as book #18 in the Standalone series.
  19. The Brass Ring (1988)
    (As: Susan Lynn Crose)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, The Brass Ring is book #19 and was published in 1988.
  20. Hurricane Force (1988)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Hurricane Force was first published in 1988; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #20.
  21. In Honor’s Shadow (1988)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In Honor’s Shadow was published in 1988 and is listed as book #21 in the Standalone series.
  22. Montana Fire (1989)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1989, Montana Fire is listed as book #22 in the Standalone series.
  23. Aftermath (1989)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Aftermath is a 1989 release and appears as book #23 in the Standalone series.
  24. Tender Trap (1989)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Tender Trap is book #24 and was published in 1989.
  25. Sweet Revenge (1990)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Sweet Revenge was first published in 1990; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #25.
  26. His Bride To Be (1990)
    by Lisa Jackson
    His Bride To Be was published in 1990 and is listed as book #26 in the Standalone series.
  27. Strangers (1991)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1991, Strangers is listed as book #27 in the Standalone series.
  28. Sail Away (1991)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Sail Away is a 1991 release and appears as book #28 in the Standalone series.
  29. Obsession (1991)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Obsession is book #29 and was published in 1991.
  30. Mystery Man (1991)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Mystery Man was first published in 1991; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #30.
  31. Million Dollar Baby (1992)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Million Dollar Baby was published in 1992 and is listed as book #31 in the Standalone series.
  32. Treasures / See How She Dies (1994)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1994, Treasures / See How She Dies is listed as book #32 in the Standalone series.
  33. Wishes / Running Scared (1995)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Wishes / Running Scared is a 1995 release and appears as book #33 in the Standalone series.
  34. Intimacies / Final Scream (1995)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Intimacies / Final Scream is book #34 and was published in 1995.
  35. New Year’s Daddy / Remembering You (1995)
    by Lisa Jackson
    New Year’s Daddy / Remembering You was first published in 1995; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #35.
  36. All I Want from Santa (1995)
    by Lisa Jackson
    All I Want from Santa was published in 1995 and is listed as book #36 in the Standalone series.
  37. Whispers (1996)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1996, Whispers is listed as book #37 in the Standalone series.
  38. Twice Kissed (1998)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Twice Kissed is a 1998 release and appears as book #38 in the Standalone series.
  39. Unspoken (1999)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Unspoken is book #39 and was published in 1999.
  40. Wild and Wicked (2002)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Wild and Wicked was first published in 2002; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #40.
  41. Most Likely to Die (2007)
    (With Beverly Barton, Wendy Corsi Staub)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Most Likely to Die was published in 2007 and is listed as book #41 in the Standalone series.
  42. Abandoned (2011)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2011, Abandoned is listed as book #42 in the Standalone series.
  43. You Don’t Want to Know (2012)
    by Lisa Jackson
    You Don’t Want to Know is a 2012 release and appears as book #43 in the Standalone series.
  44. Confessions (2012)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Confessions is book #44 and was published in 2012.
  45. Memories (2013)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Memories was first published in 2013; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #45.
  46. Close to Home (2014)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Close to Home was published in 2014 and is listed as book #46 in the Standalone series.
  47. Illicit (2014)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2014, Illicit is listed as book #47 in the Standalone series.
  48. Light of Day (2015)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Light of Day is a 2015 release and appears as book #48 in the Standalone series.
  49. Lost Lives (2017)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Lost Lives is book #49 and was published in 2017.
  50. Ruthless (2018)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Ruthless was first published in 2018; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #50.
  51. The Sun Rises at Midnight (2018)
    by Lisa Jackson
    The Sun Rises at Midnight was published in 2018 and is listed as book #51 in the Standalone series.
  52. One Last Breath (2018)
    (With Nancy Bush)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2018, One Last Breath is listed as book #52 in the Standalone series.
  53. Liar, Liar (2018)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Liar, Liar is a 2018 release and appears as book #53 in the Standalone series.
  54. Paranoid (2019)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Paranoid is book #54 and was published in 2019.
  55. Last Girl Standing (2020)
    (With Nancy Bush)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Last Girl Standing was first published in 2020; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #55.
  56. Distrust (2021)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Distrust was published in 2021 and is listed as book #56 in the Standalone series.
  57. The Girl Who Survived (2022)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2022, The Girl Who Survived is listed as book #57 in the Standalone series.
  58. Retribution (2024)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Retribution is a 2024 release and appears as book #58 in the Standalone series.
  59. Our Little Secret (2024)
    by Lisa Jackson
    In the Standalone series, Our Little Secret is book #59 and was published in 2024.
  60. It Happened on the Lake (2025)
    by Lisa Jackson
    It Happened on the Lake was first published in 2025; within the Standalone series, it is listed as book #60.

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Books

  1. The Man from Pine Mountain (1993)
    by Lisa Jackson
    The Man from Pine Mountain was published in 1993 and is listed as book #1 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

Publication Order of Western Lovers Books

  1. Yesterday’s Lies (1986)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Yesterday’s Lies was published in 1986 and is listed as book #1 in the Western Lovers series.
  2. With No Regrets (1990)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 1990, With No Regrets is listed as book #2 in the Western Lovers series.

Publication Order of Fortune’s Children Books

  1. The Millionaire and the Cowgirl (1996)
    by Lisa Jackson
    The Millionaire and the Cowgirl was published in 1996 and is listed as book #1 in the Fortune’s Children series.
  2. Angel Baby: A Classic Romance Novella (2017)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Published in 2017, Angel Baby: A Classic Romance Novella is listed as book #2 in the Fortune’s Children series.

Publication Order of The MatchUp Collection Books

  1. Deserves to Be Dead (2017)
    (With John Sandford)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Deserves to Be Dead was published in 2017 and is listed as book #1 in the The MatchUp Collection series.

Publication Order of Born in the USA Books

  1. Renegade Son (1987)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Renegade Son was published in 1987 and is listed as book #1 in the Born in the USA series.

Publication Order of Dangerous to Love USA Books

  1. Devil’s Gambit (1985)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Devil’s Gambit was published in 1985 and is listed as book #1 in the Dangerous to Love USA series.

Publication Order of For Her Eyes Only Books

  1. First Love (1993)
    by Lisa Jackson
    First Love was published in 1993 and is listed as book #1 in the For Her Eyes Only series.

Publication Order of Montana Mavericks Books

  1. Lone Stallion’s Lady (2000)
    by Lisa Jackson
    Lone Stallion’s Lady was published in 2000 and is listed as book #1 in the Montana Mavericks series.

Publication Order of That Special Woman Books

  1. A Husband to Remember (1993)
    by Lisa Jackson
    A Husband to Remember was published in 1993 and is listed as book #1 in the That Special Woman series.

About Lisa Jackson

Lisa Jackson is an American bestselling author known for romantic suspense, psychological thrillers, crime fiction, and earlier contemporary romance. Her bibliography is large and varied, but her strongest identity is built around danger, secrets, obsession, and emotionally charged investigations where romantic tension often exists beside murder, betrayal, or buried trauma. She has written under the name Lisa Jackson for most of her best-known work and has also used the pen name Susan Lynn Crose, especially in connection with some earlier romance titles.

Jackson began publishing in the early 1980s, a period that helps explain the shape of her career. Like many commercial fiction writers of her generation, she first built her readership through category and contemporary romance before moving more deeply into suspense. That romance foundation remains important. Even in her darker thrillers, relationships are rarely incidental. Attraction, family loyalty, old heartbreak, marriage, motherhood, and damaged trust often sit at the center of the plot, giving her crime stories a strong emotional engine.

Her best-known series include the New Orleans books featuring Detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya, the Montana “To Die” novels centered on Selena Alvarez and Regan Pescoli, and the Savannah books involving Nikki Gillette and Pierce Reed. These series show Jackson’s preference for recurring investigators, tense personal histories, and cases shaped by serial killers, missing women, old crimes, and dangerous secrets that refuse to stay buried. The New Orleans novels lean into a humid, gothic-tinged atmosphere, while the Montana books use a colder, more isolated landscape where weather, distance, and small-town suspicion heighten the suspense.

Jackson has also written connected family and romantic-suspense series such as the McCaffertys, the San Francisco books, the Northwest series, the Cahills, and the Wyoming books. These works reveal how much of her fiction depends on family structures: siblings, heirs, estranged relatives, powerful names, and the complicated legacy of wealth or scandal. Her books often begin with a crime or threat, but the deeper tension comes from what people have hidden from one another and what those secrets cost when they finally surface.

Collaboration is another part of Jackson’s bibliography. She has co-written books with her sister Nancy Bush, including the Wicked series, which blends suspense with darker family and psychological threads. Those collaborations fit naturally beside Jackson’s solo work because they share her interest in troubled histories, dangerous inheritance, and women drawn into mysteries that are both personal and deadly.

Her style is commercial, fast-paced, and highly readable. Jackson favors short chapters, multiple suspects, strong hooks, and escalating danger. She often writes about women under pressure, detectives carrying their own scars, killers with long memories, and communities where the truth has been distorted by fear, reputation, or desire. The tone can move from sensual to chilling within the same book, which is one reason her work appeals to readers of both romantic suspense and mainstream thrillers.

Lisa Jackson’s bibliography is best understood through its major series and suspense standalones rather than as one single continuous universe. Her early romances show where her emotional instincts began, while her later thrillers display the darker, sharper form that made her one of the most recognizable names in romantic suspense.

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