Order of Karen Rose Smith Books
Karen Rose Smith is an American author best known for writing the Daisy’s Tea Garden Mystery series and the Caprice De Luca Mystery series. Rose Smith is a former winner of New Jersey’s Golden Leaf Award in Short Contemporary Romance, the Colorado Romance Writers Award Of Excellence, and the Phoenix Desert Rose Chapter’s Golden Quill for Traditional Romance.
Smith was born in Pennsylvania to a strong family and she believes that those memories have carried over into her book’s themes of family. She is a former teacher, but changes in her life lead her into writing.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Garden of Fantasy | (1992) |    |
| Because of Francie | (1993) | |
| Heartfire, Homefire | (1993) | |
| Abigail and Mistletoe | (1994) | |
| Toys and Wishes | (1996) | |
| Mom Meets Dad | (1999) | |
| His Little Girl's Laughter | (2001) | |
| Expecting the CEO's Baby | (2003) | |
| The Most Eligible Doctor | (2003) | |
| Their Baby Bond | (2004) | |
| Once Upon a Baby... | (2004) | |
| Which Child Is Mine? | (2004) | |
| To Protect and Cherish | (2006) | |
| The Super Mum | (2007) | |
| The Bracelet | (2007) | |
| Circus of Dreams | (2019) | |
| Montana Secrets | (2023) | |
Publication Order of Finding Mr. Right Books
| A Man Worth Loving | (1992) | |
| Wish on the Moon | (1992) | |
| Love in Bloom | (1993) | |
| Forever After | (1996) | |
| Ribbons and Rainbows | (1997) | |
| Kit and Kisses | (1997) | |
| Falling For Her Boss | (2012) | |
| Toys and Baby Wishes | (2012) | |
| When Mom Meets Dad | (2012) | |
Publication Order of Darling Daddies Books
| Adam's Vow | (1995) | |
| Always Daddy | (1995) | |
| Shane's Bride | (1995) | |
Publication Order of The Best Men Books
| Cowboy at the Wedding | (1996) | |
| Most Eligible Dad | (1996) | |
| A Groom and a Promise | (1996) | |
| The Dad Who Saved Christmas | (1997) | |
| The Night Before Baby | (1999) | |
Publication Order of Do You Take This Stranger? Books
| Wealth, Power And A Proper Wife | (1998) | |
| Love, Honor And A Pregnant Bride | (1998) | |
| Promises, Pumpkins, And Prince Charming | (1998) | |
| Wishes, Waltzes and a Storybook Wedding | (1999) | |
Publication Order of Coleburn Brothers Books
| Just The Husband She Chose | (2000) | |
| Just The Man She Needed | (2000) | |
| Be My Bride? | (2001) | |
Publication Order of Tall, Dark and True Books
| Her Tycoon Boss | (2001) | |
| Tall, DarkTrue | (2001) | |
| Doctor In Demand | (2001) | |
Publication Order of Baby Bonds Books
| Custody For Two | (2006) | |
| The Baby Trail | (2006) | |
| Expecting His Brother's Baby | (2006) | |
Publication Order of Dads in Progress Books
| The Daddy Dilemma | (2007) | |
| The Daddy Plan | (2008) | |
| The Daddy Verdict | (2008) | |
Publication Order of Baby Experts Books
| Lullaby for Two | (2009) | |
| The Midwife's Glass Slipper | (2009) | |
| Baby by Surprise | (2009) | |
| The Texas Billionaire's Baby | (2010) | |
| The Texan's Happily-Ever-After | (2010) | |
| Twins Under His Tree | (2010) | |
Publication Order of Reunion Brides Books
| His Daughter... Their Child | (2011) | |
| Once Upon a Groom | (2011) | |
| The CEO's Unexpected Proposal | (2012) | |
| Riley's Baby Boy | (2012) | |
Publication Order of Search For Love Books
| Nathan's Vow | (1995) | |
| Jake's Bride | (2011) | |
| Always Devoted | (2011) | |
| Heartfire | (2011) | |
| Cassidy's Cowboy | (2011) | |
| Always Her Cowboy | (2011) | |
| Her Sister | (2012) | |
| The Wedding Promise | (2016) | |
| Forever in Her Eyes | (2016) | |
Publication Order of Mommy Club Books
| Wanted: A Real Family | (2013) | |
| A Match Made by Baby | (2014) | |
| The Cowboy's Secret Baby | (2015) | |
Publication Order of Caprice De Luca Mystery Books
| Staged to Death | (2013) | |
| Deadly Decor | (2014) | |
| Gilt by Association | (2015) | |
| Drape Expectations | (2015) | |
| Silence of the Lamps | (2016) | |
| Shades of Wrath | (2016) | |
| Slay Bells Ring | (2017) | |
| Cut to the Chaise | (2018) | |
Publication Order of Forever Love Books
| April's Promise | (2013) | |
Publication Order of Men In Uniform Books
| The Sheriff's Proposal | (1996) | |
Publication Order of Daisy's Tea Garden Mysteries Books
| Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes | (2017) | |
| Murder with Cinnamon Scones | (2018) | |
| Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches | (2019) | |
| Murder with Cherry Tarts | (2019) | |
| Murder with Clotted Cream | (2020) | |
| Murder with Oolong Tea | (2020) | |
| Murder with Orange Pekoe Tea | (2021) | |
| Murder with Darjeeling Tea | (2022) | |
Publication Order of Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers Books
(with Marie Ferrarella, Michelle Major)
| Fortune's Family Secrets | (2018) | |
Publication Order of Crown and Glory Books
| The Princess Is Pregnant! | (2002) | |
| Her Royal Husband | (2002) | |
| The Princess and the Duke | (2002) | |
| Royal Protocol | (2002) | |
| The Princess Has Amnesia! | (2002) | |
| Searching For Her Prince | (2002) | |
| The Royal Treatment | (2002) | |
| Taming the Prince | (2002) | |
| Royally Pregnant | (2002) | |
Publication Order of The Foleys and the McCords Books
(with Crystal Green, Brenda Harlen, Victoria Pade)
| The Texas Bodyguard's Proposal | (2009) | |
| The Texas Billionaire's Bride | (2009) | |
| The Texas Tycoon's Christmas Baby | (2009) | |
| Texas Cinderella | (2009) | |
Publication Order of Fortunes of Texas Books
| The Sheikh's Secret Son | (1999) | |
| Expecting... In Texas | (1999) | |
| Million Dollar Marriage | (1999) | |
| The Baby Pursuit | (1999) | |
| A Willing Wife | (1999) | |
| Marry in Haste.... | (1999) | |
| The Expectant Secretary | (1999) | |
| Shotgun Vows | (1999) | |
| The Expectant Secretary | (1999) | |
| Corporate Daddy | (1999) | |
| Snowbound Cinderella | (2000) | |
| The Heiress and the Sheriff | (2000) | |
| In the Arms of a Hero | (2000) | |
| Wedlocked?! | (2000) | |
| Hired Bride | (2000) | |
| The Pregnant Heiress | (2001) | |
| Lone Star Wedding | (2010) | |
Publication Order of Fortunes Of Texas: All Fortune's Children Books
| Fortune's Secret Heir | (2015) | |
| Fortune's Perfect Valentine | (2016) | |
| Fortune's Secret Husband | (2016) | |
| Fortune's Special Delivery | (2016) | |
| Fortune's Prince Charming | (2016) | |
| Wed by Fortune | (2016) | |
Publication Order of Fortunes of Texas: Reunion Books
| Her Good Fortune | (2005) | |
| A Tycoon in Texas | (2005) | |
| Cowboy at Midnight | (2005) | |
| A Baby Changes Everything | (2005) | |
| The Debutante | (2005) | |
| The Good Doctor | (2005) | |
| In The Arms Of The Law | (2005) | |
| Keeping Her Safe | (2005) | |
| Lone Star Rancher | (2005) | |
| In a Texas Minute | (2005) | |
| Military Man | (2005) | |
| The Law Of Attraction | (2006) | |
| Once A Rebel | (2006) | |
| Fortune's Legacy | (2006) | |
| The Reckoning | (2006) | |
| Fortune's Heirs | (2010) | |
Publication Order of Furever Yours Books
| A New Leash on Love | (2018) | |
| How to Rescue a Family | (2019) | |
| Not Just the Girl Next Door | (2019) | |
| The Nanny Clause | (2019) | |
| The City Girl's Homecoming | (2019) | |
| It Started with a Pregnancy | (2019) | |
| Home is Where the Hound Is | (2022) | |
| More Than a Temporary Family | (2022) | |
| The Bookshop Rescue | (2022) | |
| Love off the Leash | (2022) | |
| A Double Dose of Happiness | (2022) | |
| It Started with a Puppy | (2022) | |
Publication Order of Logan's Legacy Revisited Books
| Mr. Hall Takes a Bride | (2007) | |
| The Baby Bargain | (2007) | |
| Falling for the Texas Tycoon | (2007) | |
| The Couple Most Likely To | (2007) | |
| One Man's Family | (2007) | |
| Always a Bridesmaid | (2007) | |
Publication Order of Logan's Legacy Books
| Lily's Expecting | (2004) | |
| Royal Seduction | (2004) | |
| To Love and Protect | (2004) | |
| Royal Affair | (2004) | |
| Take a Chance on Me | (2004) | |
| Mother By Design | (2004) | |
| Secrets & Seductions | (2004) | |
| For Love and Family | (2004) | |
| A Precious Gift | (2004) | |
| The Homecoming | (2005) | |
| Right by Her Side | (2005) | |
| Intimate Surrender / Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch | (2005) | |
| The Newlyweds | (2005) | |
| The Homecoming | (2005) | |
| The Virgin's Makeover | (2012) | |
| The Greatest Risk | (2012) | |
| Rachel's Bundle of Joy | (2017) | |
Publication Order of Loving the Boss Books
(with Donna Fasano, Susan Meier, Vivian Leiber, Laura Anthony)
| The Boss And The Beauty | (1998) | |
| The Night Before Baby | (1999) | |
| Husband From 9 To 5 | (1999) | |
| The Marriage Merger | (1999) | |
| I Married The Boss! | (1999) | |
Publication Order of Montana Mavericks Books
| Rogue Stallion | (1994) | |
| The Widow and the Rodeo Man | (1994) | |
| Sleeping with the Enemy | (1994) | |
| The Once and Future Wife | (1994) | |
| The Rancher Takes a Wife | (1994) | |
| Cowboy Cop | (1995) | |
| Father Found | (1995) | |
| Family Homecoming | (1995) | |
| Man with a Past | (1995) | |
| The Law is No Lady | (1995) | |
| Baby Wanted | (1995) | |
| Wild West Wife by Susan Mallery | (1998) | |
| Cowgirl Bride | (1998) | |
| Maverick Hearts | (1999) | |
| The Baby Quest | (2000) | |
| The Magnificent Seven | (2001) | |
| Montana Born | (2002) | |
| Just Pretending | (2002) | |
| Cinderella's Big Sky Groom | (2004) | |
| It Happened One Wedding Night | (2010) | |
| The Bride Who was Stolen in the Night | (2016) | |
| Born in Whitehorn | (2017) | |
| Home on the Ranch | (2019) | |
| The Kincaid Bride | (2020) | |
Publication Order of Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys Books
| Marrying Dr. Maverick | (2013) | |
| A Maverick under the Mistletoe | (2013) | |
| The Maverick's Christmas Baby | (2013) | |
| Marooned with the Maverick | (2013) | |
| The Maverick's Summer Love | (2013) | |
| The Maverick & the Manhattanite | (2014) | |
Publication Order of Montana Mavericks: The Baby Bonanza Books
| Marriage, Maverick Style! | (2016) | |
| Her Maverick M.D. | (2016) | |
| A Maverick and a Half | (2016) | |
| Maverick vs. Maverick | (2016) | |
| The Maverick's Holiday Surprise | (2016) | |
| The More Mavericks, the Merrier! | (2016) | |
| The More Mavericks, the Merrier! | (2016) | |
Publication Order of Montana Mavericks: Gold Rush Grooms Books
| Stranded with the Groom | (2005) | |
| All He Ever Wanted | (2005) | |
| Prescription: Love | (2005) | |
| Their Unexpected Family | (2005) | |
| Cabin Fever | (2005) | |
| Million-Dollar Makeover | (2005) | |
Publication Order of Montana Mavericks: The Great Family Roundup Books
| The Maverick Fakes a Bride! | (2017) | |
| The Maverick's Bride-To-Order | (2017) | |
| The Maverick's Return | (2017) | |
| The Maverick's Snowbound Christmas | (2017) | |
| The Maverick's Midnight Proposal | (2017) | |
| The Maverick's Midnight Proposal | (2017) | |
Publication Order of Montana Mavericks: The Texans Are Coming! Books
| The Baby Wore a Badge | (2011) | |
| Resisting Mr. Tall, Dark & Texan | (2011) | |
| A Maverick for Christmas | (2011) | |
| His Country Cinderella | (2011) | |
| The Hard-to-Get Cowboy | (2011) | |
| Her Montana Christmas Groom | (2011) | |
Publication Order of Montana Mavericks: Thunder Canyon Cowboys Books
| McFarlane's Perfect Bride | (2010) | |
| Taming the Montana Millionaire | (2010) | |
| From Doctor...to Daddy | (2010) | |
| When the Cowboy Said "I Do" | (2010) | |
| Thunder Canyon Homecoming | (2010) | |
| A Thunder Canyon Christmas | (2010) | |
Publication Order of Shakespeare In Love Books
| Twelfth Night Proposal | (2005) | |
| Much Ado About Matchmaking | (2005) | |
| Taming of the Two | (2005) | |
Chronological Order of Shakespeare In Love Books
| Twelfth Night Proposal | (2005) | |
| Taming of the Two | (2005) | |
| Much Ado About Matchmaking | (2005) | |
Publication Order of Soulmates Books
| Cassie's Cowboy | (2002) | |
| A Husband in Her Eyes | (2002) | |
| Because Of The Ring | (2002) | |
| With One Touch | (2003) | |
| The Wish | (2003) | |
| A Gift from the Past | (2003) | |
| Kissedby Cat | (2005) | |
Publication Order of Storkville, USA Series Books
(with Marie Ferrarella, Teresa Southwick, Susan Meier)
| The Acquired Bride | (2000) | |
| Those Matchmaking Babies | (2000) | |
| His Expectant Neighbor | (2000) | |
| Her Honor-Bound Lawman | (2000) | |
Publication Order of Talk of the Neighborhood Books
| The Reluctant Cinderella | (2006) | |
| The Perfect Wife | (2006) | |
| A Little Change of Plans | (2006) | |
| Mother in Training | (2006) | |
| The City Girl and the Country Doctor | (2011) | |
| The Super Mom | (2011) | |
Publication Order of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland Books
(as Kari Sutherland)
| Alice Through the Looking Glass | (2016) | |
Publication Order of Virgin Brides Books
| The Guardian's Bride | (1995) | |
| Unforgettable Bride | (1998) | |
| The Bride's Second Thought | (1998) | |
| Suddenly... Marriage! | (1998) | |
| The Nine-Month Bride | (1998) | |
| A Bride to Honor | (1998) | |
| A Kiss, a Kid and a Mistletoe Bride | (1998) | |
| The Bridal Bargain | (1999) | |
| Sweet Bride Of Revenge | (1999) | |
| Glass Slipper Bride | (1999) | |
| Married to the Sheik | (1999) | |
| The Princess and the Cowboy | (1999) | |
| His Wild Young Bride | (2000) | |
| Waiting for the Wedding | (2000) | |
| Claiming His Bride | (2001) | |
| Marrying Marcus | (2001) | |
| The Heiress Bride | (2002) | |
| The Marriage Clause | (2002) | |
| The Bounty Hunter's Bride | (2011) | |
Publication Order of Wilder Family Books
| Her Mr. Right? | (2007) | |
| Falling for the M.D. | (2008) | |
| Paging Dr. Daddy | (2008) | |
| Once Upon a Pregnancy | (2008) | |
| A Merger... or Marriage? / Reunited in Walnut River | (2008) | |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
| Writing Is A Business | (2013) | |
Publication Order of Fabulous Fathers Books
| Father Goose | (1992) | |
| Letters From Home | (1992) | |
| Rebel Dad | (1993) | |
| Accidental Dad | (1993) | |
| Uncle Daddy | (1993) | |
| Dad Galahad | (1993) | |
| One Man's Vow | (1993) | |
| Instant Father | (1993) | |
| Pixie Dust | (1993) | |
| Mad About Maggie | (1993) | |
| Caleb's Son | (1994) | |
| Father in the Middle | (1994) | |
| Mail-Order Brood | (1994) | |
| Birds and the Bees | (1994) | |
| A Father's Promise | (1994) | |
| Miracle Dad | (1994) | |
| Daniel's Daddy | (1994) | |
| A Father Betrayed | (1994) | |
| Father by Marriage | (1995) | |
| The Women in Joe Sullivan's Life | (1995) | |
| Father in the Making | (1995) | |
| Daddy Lessons | (1995) | |
| The Daddy List | (1995) | |
| The Dad Next Door | (1995) | |
| Daddy on Board | (1995) | |
| A Father's Vow | (1996) | |
| Most Wanted Dad | (1996) | |
| Twice a Father | (1996) | |
| Welcome Home, Daddy! | (1996) | |
| Undercover Daddy | (1996) | |
| Most Eligible Dad | (1996) | |
| Desperately Seeking Daddy | (1996) | |
| Merry Christmas, Daddy | (1996) | |
| Mad For The Dad | (1996) | |
| Mystery Man | (1997) | |
| Daddy By Decision | (1997) | |
| My Baby, Your Son | (1997) | |
| Wanted | (1997) | |
| Wife Without A Past | (1997) | |
| Are You My Daddy? | (1998) | |
| A Father For Always | (1998) | |
| The Billionaire's Baby Chase | (1998) | |
| Falling for a Father of Four | (1998) | |
| One Man's Promise | (1998) | |
| The Cowboy, The Baby and the Bride-To-Be | (1998) | |
| A Rugged Ranchin' Dad | (1998) | |
| Dr. Dad to the Rescue | (1999) | |
| First Time, Forever | (2000) | |
Publication Order of Bundles of Joy Books
| Lullaby And Goodnight | (1995) | |
| The Daddy Project | (1995) | |
| The Cowboy, the Baby and the Runaway Bride | (1995) | |
| Adam's Vow | (1995) | |
| Babies Inc. | (1995) | |
| Hazardous Husband | (1995) | |
| Make Room for Baby | (1995) | |
| Baby Talk | (1995) | |
| Temporarily Hers | (1995) | |
| The Rancher and the Baby | (1996) | |
| Instant Mommy | (1996) | |
| An Unexpected Delivery | (1996) | |
| For Better, for Baby | (1996) | |
| The Man Who Would Be Daddy | (1996) | |
| Having Gabriel's Baby | (1996) | |
| Baby Business | (1997) | |
| Your Baby or Mine? | (1997) | |
| Daddy Woke Up Married | (1997) | |
| Boot Scootin' Secret Baby | (1998) | |
| Man, Wife And Little Wonder | (1998) | |
| Baby Wishes And Bachelor Kisses | (1998) | |
| Burke's Christmas Surprise | (1998) | |
| Baby, You're Mine | (1999) | |
| The Baby Arrangement | (1999) | |
| A Vow, A Ring, A Baby Swing | (1999) | |
| The Billionaire and the Bassinet | (1999) | |
| The Baby Bond | (1999) | |
| Babies, Rattles & Cribs... Oh, My! | (1999) | |
| Be My Babies | (2008) | |
| Having Justin's Baby | (2008) | |
| Baby, I'm Yours | (2008) | |
| The Diaper Diaries | (2008) | |
| A Natural Father | (2009) | |
| Mother to Be | (2009) | |
| Another Man's Baby | (2009) | |
| Child's Play | (2009) | |
| Sophie's Secret | (2009) | |
| Her Best Friend's Brother | (2009) | |
| Baby in Her Arms | (2009) | |
| The Baby Factor | (2011) | |
| An Unexpected Bonus | (2013) | |
Publication Order of The Fortunes of Texas: The Rulebreakers Books
| Her Soldier of Fortune | (2018) | |
| No Ordinary Fortune | (2018) | |
| The Fortune Most Likely To... | (2018) | |
| The Fortune Most Likely To... | (2018) | |
| Fortune's Family Secrets | (2018) | |
| Fortune's Family Secrets | (2018) | |
| Maddie Fortune's Perfect Man | (2018) | |
| Fortune's Homecoming | (2018) | |
Publication Order of Anthologies
| Bake, Love, Write: 105 Authors Share Dessert Recipes and Advice on Love and Writing | (2014) | |
| We'd Rather Be Writing: 88 Authors Share Timesaving Dinner Recipes and Other Tips | (2015) | |
If You Like Karen Rose Smith Books, You’ll Love…
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes is the start of the Daisy’s Tea Garden Mystery series. The book starts with Daisy, a widowed mom with two children, who finds herself worried when her aunt Iris starts dating a not-quite divorced man. The man’s ex causes a major scene at one of her events and now Daisy is hearing rumors about the man’s children being cut out of his will. It’s a bad scene all around, made worse when he turns up dead. Daisy hopes that they clear her aunt’s name from suspicion and find the real killer.
Karen is also the author of the Caprice De Luca series which starts with Staged to Death. The story takes place is Kismet, PA where Caprice is working as a home stager. She has taken her skills as an interior designer and parlayed them into a thriving business. Now, her old high school friend Roz has asked for help with her mansion that is for sale. She is more than happy to help, but things get complicated when Roz’s husband turns up dead. Caprice soon finds that home staging isn’t the only thing she is good at, she can also track down a killer.