Order of Madeline Baker Books
Madeline Baker is an American author of historical and western romance novels. She writes the Reckless, Time Travel and Lightning series, and also writes paranormal romance as Amanda Ashley. Madeline was born and raised in California. She married her high school sweetheart and they had three sons. Madeline began writing while her children were still at home, but didn’t let anyone in on what she was doing while her kids were in bed and husband at work. Finally, she let a friend read some of her work who encouraged her to keep trying for her dream. After six years and over 30 rejections, she was able to sell Reckless Heart to a publisher (Leisure Books).
Madeline Baker made her debut as a published author in 1985 with the aforementioned Reckless Heart. Below is a list of Madeline Baker’s books in order of when they were originally released:
Publication Order of Reckless Books
Publication Order of Time Travel Books
A Whisper in the Wind | (1991) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Spirit Path | (1993) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Angel and the Outlaw | (1996) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Feather in the Wind | (1997) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Under a Prairie moon | (1998) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Unforgettable | (2000) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Shadows Through Time | (2009) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Publication Order of Apache Runaway Books
Publication Order of The Lightning Books
Chase the Lightning | (2006) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When Lightning Strikes | (2014) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Follow The Lightning | (2015) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Find the Lightning | (2019) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Collected Poems | (1961) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
A Frontier Christmas | (1992) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
A Wilderness Christmas | (1993) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Secrets of the Heart | (1994) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Paradise | (1999) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lakota Legacy | (2003) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Notes: Unforgettable was also published as Journey to Yesterday. A Frontier Christmas also has stories by Robin Lee Hatcher, Norah Hess and Connie Mason. Paradise includes has stories by Nina Bangs, Judith Ann Lawrence and Kathleen Nance. Lakota Legacy also has stories by Kathleen Eagle and Ruth Wind. Secrets of the Heart also contains stories by Jennifer Blake, Georgina Gentry, Shirl Henke and Patricia Rice.
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Warrior’s Lady is a standalone title by Madeline Baker. A warrior like Jarrett is brave and bold, and belongs on the battlefield, but fate has other plans. Captured by his enemies, tortured for their amusement, he longs for the death that is denied him by the Maje who heals his broken body night after night. Leyla’s gentle touch restores his hope and her tenderness mends his damaged heart. But will their growing passion and devotion for each other be strong enough to prevail against those trying so desperately to keep them apart?
Cheyenne Surrender by Madeline Baker is a standalone novel. Callie, a temptress with innocent kisses but a reputation that doesn’t match, touches the heart of Caleb, a good-looking half-Indian who cannot decide which he wants Callie for – mistress or wife.