Elizabeth Goddard Books in Order: Every Series and Romantic Suspense Novel
Elizabeth Goddard is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author known for combining romantic relationships with suspenseful mysteries. Her stories often follow investigators, law enforcement officers, military veterans, and ordinary people who find themselves caught in dangerous situations.
With a bibliography spanning multiple publishers and more than a dozen series and connected collections, figuring out where to begin can take some effort. This guide organizes her books by series, covers her standalone and earlier works, and provides a publication-order reference for readers who want to explore her writing from the beginning.
Elizabeth Goddard Books in Series Order
The following sections focus on Goddard’s principal series and connected books. Books in multi-author series are identified separately because other authors wrote the surrounding installments.
1. Mountain Cove Series
The Mountain Cove series is one of Goddard’s early romantic suspense series. Its six novels combine investigations, personal danger, and relationships that develop under pressure.
1. Buried (2015)
A suspenseful opening to the Mountain Cove series, Buried introduces readers to the danger and secrets surrounding the community. It establishes the investigative atmosphere that carries through the subsequent novels.
2. Untraceable (2015)
The second installment continues the series’ focus on dangerous investigations and hidden truths. Readers following the Mountain Cove storyline should read it after Buried.
3. Backfire (2015)
In Backfire, the stakes rise as the characters face threats that complicate their personal lives and their efforts to uncover the truth. It continues the connected suspense storyline.
4. Submerged (2015)
The fourth novel adds another mystery to the Mountain Cove collection, combining danger and romantic tension. It is best read after the first three books.
5. Tailspin (2016)
The fifth installment keeps the series moving with another romantic suspense story involving a threatening situation and difficult choices.
6. Deception (2016)
Deception concludes the six-book Mountain Cove series. Readers who enjoy following a series from its beginning should save this title until they have finished the earlier novels.
Recommended reading order: Buried, Untraceable, Backfire, Submerged, Tailspin, Deception.
2. Wilderness, Inc. Series
Wilderness, Inc. is a four-book romantic suspense series featuring dangerous situations and characters whose personal relationships become entangled with their efforts to survive and uncover the truth.
1. Targeted for Murder (2016)
The series opens with a murder-related threat that puts the characters in danger. It introduces the suspense-driven storytelling that connects the four books.
2. Undercover Protector (2017)
The second installment continues the series with a story built around protection, hidden identities, and romantic tension.
3. False Security (2017)
The title signals the central problem of this installment: safety may not be what it appears to be. The story continues the series’ blend of danger and relationship drama.
4. Wilderness Reunion (2017)
The fourth book completes the Wilderness, Inc. sequence. It is the natural stopping point for readers following the series in order.
Recommended reading order: Targeted for Murder, Undercover Protector, False Security, Wilderness Reunion.
3. Coldwater Bay Intrigue Series
Coldwater Bay Intrigue is a four-book series set around mysteries, threats, and complicated relationships in a coastal community.
1. Thread of Revenge (2018)
The first book introduces the Coldwater Bay Intrigue series and its atmosphere of danger and unresolved conflict. It is the recommended starting point for this connected set of stories.
2. Stormy Haven (2018)
The second installment brings another suspenseful situation to the series. Read it after Thread of Revenge to follow the intended sequence.
3. Distress Signal (2019)
Distress Signal continues the series with another high-stakes mystery. Its title reflects the danger-driven tone associated with Goddard’s romantic suspense fiction.
4. Running Target (2019)
The final installment in Coldwater Bay Intrigue completes the four-book sequence. Readers can move through the books in publication order without needing to rearrange the series.
Recommended reading order: Thread of Revenge, Stormy Haven, Distress Signal, Running Target.
4. Uncommon Justice Series
Uncommon Justice is a three-book series published by Revell. The novels combine romantic suspense with investigations that uncover painful secrets and put the main characters in danger.
1. Never Let Go (2019)
Forensic genealogist Willow Anderson investigates the disappearance of a baby from a hospital more than two decades earlier. When someone tries to stop her from finding the truth, her former romantic partner, ex-FBI agent Austin McKade, steps in to help.
2. Always Look Twice (2019)
The second book continues the Uncommon Justice series with another suspenseful investigation and a relationship tested by the danger surrounding the characters.
3. Don’t Keep Silent (2020)
The final installment completes the trilogy, continuing the series’ themes of uncovering the truth, confronting threats, and finding the courage to move forward.
Recommended reading order: Never Let Go, Always Look Twice, Don’t Keep Silent.
5. Mount Shasta Secrets Series
Mount Shasta Secrets contains four Love Inspired Suspense novels. The series combines dangerous investigations with romantic storylines and characters who must confront threats they cannot easily escape.
1. Deadly Evidence (2019)
The first book introduces the series and sets up its blend of investigation, danger, and romance.
2. Covert Cover-Up (2020)
The second installment continues the suspense-driven approach, with hidden information and threats complicating the characters’ lives.
3. Taken in the Night (2021)
The third book adds another dangerous situation to the Mount Shasta Secrets sequence. It is best read after the first two installments.
4. High-Stakes Escape (2021)
The fourth book completes the series, offering a final story for readers who want to follow the full Mount Shasta Secrets collection.
Recommended reading order: Deadly Evidence, Covert Cover-Up, Taken in the Night, High-Stakes Escape.
6. Rocky Mountain Courage Series
Rocky Mountain Courage is a three-book romantic suspense series published by Revell. It features investigations involving serious crimes, dangerous adversaries, and characters whose past relationships complicate their work.
1. Present Danger (2021)
Former FBI special agent Jack Tanner is working as a detective in Montana when a body is discovered during a search-and-rescue operation. His investigation brings him back into contact with former love Terra Connors, a U.S. Forest Service special agent, and draws them into a dangerous case.
2. Deadly Target (2021)
The second installment follows another high-stakes investigation and continues the series’ focus on suspense, courage, and relationships under pressure.
3. Critical Alliance (2022)
The third book concludes the Rocky Mountain Courage trilogy. It combines a dangerous case with personal stakes, rounding out the series for readers who prefer to read all three novels in order.
Recommended reading order: Present Danger, Deadly Target, Critical Alliance.
7. Missing in Alaska Series
Missing in Alaska is a three-book series set in the remote Alaskan landscape. The novels combine romantic suspense with investigations, secrets, and the challenges of dealing with danger in isolated surroundings.
Prequel: Dawn’s Hidden Threat (2022)
This prequel appeared in the Heroes in the Crossfire collection. It offers additional context for readers interested in the wider Missing in Alaska world, but it is not the first full-length novel in the series.
1. Cold Light of Day (2023)
The first full-length installment introduces the Missing in Alaska series and its suspense-filled setting. It is the best place to start if you want to follow the main trilogy.
2. Shadows at Dusk (2023)
The second novel continues the series with another mystery shaped by danger and secrets. Reading it after Cold Light of Day keeps the trilogy in its intended order.
3. Hidden in the Night (2024)
The final book concludes the Missing in Alaska trilogy. It brings the series’ remote setting and suspenseful investigations to a close.
Recommended reading order: Dawn’s Hidden Threat as an optional prequel, followed by Cold Light of Day, Shadows at Dusk, and Hidden in the Night.
8. Honor Protection Specialists Series
Honor Protection Specialists is a four-book Love Inspired Suspense series. Its stories feature dangerous assignments and characters whose professional responsibilities intersect with personal relationships.
1. High-Risk Rescue (2022)
The first installment introduces the series and establishes its focus on high-risk situations, protection, and romantic suspense.
2. Perilous Security Detail (2023)
The second book continues the series with another protection-related threat. It is best read after High-Risk Rescue.
3. Deadly Sabotage (2023)
The third installment centers on another dangerous situation and continues the series’ suspense-oriented storytelling.
4. Suspicious Homicide (2024)
The fourth book completes the Honor Protection Specialists sequence. Read it last if you want to follow the series in order.
Recommended reading order: High-Risk Rescue, Perilous Security Detail, Deadly Sabotage, Suspicious Homicide.
9. Hidden Bay Series
Hidden Bay is a three-book romantic suspense series published by Revell. Set in a coastal Washington community, it combines dangerous mysteries with relationships shaped by past events and unexpected threats.
1. Storm Warning (2025)
Former army photographer Remi Grant is working at an isolated storm-watching lodge on the Washington coast when a mysterious puzzle piece threatens to bring her forgotten past back to life. When former military pilot Hawk Beckett saves her from danger, the two must work together as a powerful storm closes in.
2. Perilous Tides (2025)
The second installment returns readers to Hidden Bay for another dangerous mystery. It continues the series’ combination of suspense, coastal atmosphere, and romantic tension.
3. Deadly Currents (2026)
Investigative journalist Cressida arrives in Hidden Bay to finish her late father’s manuscript about shipwrecks. When she investigates the mysterious vessel known as the Specter’s Bounty, she becomes the target of dangerous people, and a county detective named Braden is assigned to protect her.
Recommended reading order: Storm Warning, Perilous Tides, Deadly Currents.
10. Mercy Ridge Series
Mercy Ridge is a newer series set in the Pacific Northwest. Its stories feature dangerous secrets, wilderness settings, and characters who must rely on each other to survive.
1. When the Silence Breaks (2026)
Intelligence analyst Sarah Ellison investigates a deathbed confession connected to her brother’s murder. Her search leads her toward a decades-old government secret in the Cascade Mountains, where wilderness guide and former Navy SEAL Ryder Goodwin becomes an unexpected ally.
2. Where the Shadows Begin (2026)
Sloane Andrews is searching for her estranged father when she travels with former Air Force pilot Holt Goodwin. A plane crash in the northern Cascades turns the search into a fight for survival, while a stolen journal and a dangerous enemy make the mission even more complicated.
Recommended reading order: When the Silence Breaks, followed by Where the Shadows Begin.
11. Oregon Outback Series
The Oregon Outback books are a connected four-story collection featuring romantic relationships and life-changing decisions in an Oregon setting. The books are sometimes cataloged as individual romance titles rather than as a traditional suspense series.
1. A Love Remembered (2017)
The first book introduces the connected Oregon Outback collection through a romance shaped by personal history and emotional choices.
2. A Love Kindled (2017)
The second story continues the collection’s focus on developing relationships and the experiences that bring people together.
3. A Love Risked (2017)
The third installment explores the risks involved in opening up to love and trusting another person.
4. A Love Recovered (2017)
The final book completes the four-title collection. Read it after the earlier stories if you want to explore the Oregon Outback books in order.
Recommended reading order: A Love Remembered, A Love Kindled, A Love Risked, A Love Recovered.
12. Exposure Series
The Exposure series currently consists of one listed title.
Double Exposure (2017)
This romantic suspense story is listed under Goddard’s Exposure series. Readers can treat it as a standalone entry because there are no additional numbered installments in the series listing.
13. Related Books: Treacherous Skies and Riptide
Some bibliographies group these two books together as related titles. They are useful additions for readers exploring Goddard’s earlier romantic suspense work, although they are not always presented as a conventional series.
1. Treacherous Skies (2012)
This early romantic suspense novel combines danger with a developing relationship. It offers a look at Goddard’s earlier work before her later multi-book series became a major part of her bibliography.
2. Riptide (2013)
Riptide is another early suspense title associated with the related-books grouping. It can be read after Treacherous Skies for readers who want to follow the cataloged sequence.
Elizabeth Goddard Books in Multi-Author Series
Goddard has also contributed books to publisher-created series that include novels by several different authors. These books can be read as part of their larger collections, but you do not need to read every installment by every author to enjoy Goddard’s story.
Hometown
The Camera Never Lies (2010)
This mystery features a photographer whose work and personal life become connected to a case. It won the Carol Award in 2011 and is an important early title in Goddard’s bibliography.
K-9 Mountain Guardians
Fugitive Trail (2020)
This Love Inspired Suspense novel is part of a multi-author series featuring danger, law enforcement, and working dogs.
Rocky Mountain K-9 Unit
Tracking a Killer (2022)
Officer Harlow Zane and her cadaver dog, Nell, join the search for a serial killer. When the killer begins focusing on Harlow, she must work with FBI Special Agent Wes Grey to stop the threat.
Texas Rangers Holiday
Texas Christmas Defender (2017)
This holiday-themed romantic suspense novel is the third entry in a publisher series written by multiple authors. Its numbered position refers to that larger series, not to Goddard’s personal publication sequence.
Elizabeth Goddard Standalone Books and Earlier Fiction
Goddard’s bibliography includes earlier contemporary romances, mysteries, novellas, and short fiction that do not fit neatly into her principal series.
Seasons of Love (2007)
This early romance was published as part of the multi-author Massachusetts Weddings series. It is commonly identified as the first book in her publication history.
O Christmas Tree (2009)
A short story included in Christmas Homecoming: Romancing America, Colorado. It is a shorter seasonal work rather than a full-length standalone novel.
Disarming Andi (2010)
An early romance from Goddard’s bibliography, reflecting her work before her later suspense series became more prominent.
Exposing Amber (2010)
Another early title in her bibliography. It belongs among the earlier romance works readers may explore after the more widely known suspense novels.
Riverside Serenade (2010)
A short story included in the anthology A Riverwalk Christmas. It is an optional addition for readers collecting Goddard’s shorter fiction.
Praying for Rayne (2011)
An early title that appears in Goddard’s publication bibliography. Readers exploring her earlier works can include it in publication order.
Freezing Point (2011; republished in 2020)
This romantic suspense novel was originally published in 2011 and later republished. When compiling a chronological list, count its original publication year rather than treating the reissue as a new novel.
Sheltering Love (2012)
An early romance from Goddard’s bibliography, suitable for readers interested in the development of her contemporary romance writing.
Hearts in the Mist (2012)
This title appears among Goddard’s earlier works and can be included in a broader chronological reading plan.
Under the Redwood Tree (2012)
An earlier romance title from her bibliography, separate from the principal suspense series listed above.
Love in the Air (2013)
An early romance title included in Goddard’s wider bibliography.
Love on the Slopes (2014)
A romance title from the period before the Mountain Cove series became a major part of her catalog.
Love in the Wind (2014)
Another early romance from her bibliography. Readers following publication order can place it after Love on the Slopes.
Ribbon of Light (2014)
A short story included in A Grand Teton Sleigh Ride. It is best treated as optional short fiction rather than a full-length novel.
Winter Wonderland (2014)
Another short story from A Grand Teton Sleigh Ride. Readers collecting Goddard’s shorter work can read it alongside Ribbon of Light.
A Chime to Kill (2017)
This cozy mystery belongs to the Antique Shop Mysteries grouping and offers a different tone from Goddard’s more danger-focused romantic suspense novels.
Treble and Strife (2018)
The second Antique Shop Mysteries title listed in her bibliography. Read it after A Chime to Kill if you want to follow this mystery pairing.
Elizabeth Goddard Books in Publication Order
For readers who prefer to explore Goddard’s work from the beginning, this reference list follows the main publication chronology. Short stories, anthology appearances, republished titles, and multi-author series entries are included where they appear in bibliographies.
- Seasons of Love (2007)
- O Christmas Tree (2009), short story
- Disarming Andi (2010)
- Exposing Amber (2010)
- Riverside Serenade (2010), short story
- The Camera Never Lies (2010)
- Praying for Rayne (2011)
- Freezing Point (2011; republished 2020)
- Sheltering Love (2012)
- Hearts in the Mist (2012)
- Under the Redwood Tree (2012)
- Treacherous Skies (2012)
- Riptide (2013)
- Love in the Air (2013)
- Wilderness Peril (2013)
- Love on the Slopes (2014)
- Love in the Wind (2014)
- Ribbon of Light (2014), short story
- Winter Wonderland (2014), short story
- Buried (2015)
- Untraceable (2015)
- Backfire (2015)
- Submerged (2015)
- Tailspin (2016)
- Deception (2016)
- Targeted for Murder (2016)
- Undercover Protector (2017)
- False Security (2017)
- A Love Remembered (2017)
- Wilderness Reunion (2017)
- Finding Lily (2017)
- A Love Kindled (2017)
- A Love Recovered (2017)
- A Love Risked (2017)
- Double Exposure (2017)
- Texas Christmas Defender (2017)
- A Chime to Kill (2017)
- Thread of Revenge (2018)
- Stormy Haven (2018)
- Treble and Strife (2018)
- Distress Signal (2019)
- Never Let Go (2019)
- Running Target (2019)
- Deadly Evidence (2019)
- Always Look Twice (2019)
- Fugitive Trail (2020)
- Don’t Keep Silent (2020)
- Covert Cover-Up (2020)
- Present Danger (2021)
- Taken in the Night (2021)
- High-Stakes Escape (2021)
- Deadly Target (2021)
- High-Risk Rescue (2022)
- Critical Alliance (2022)
- Tracking a Killer (2022)
- Dawn’s Hidden Threat (2022), prequel
- Cold Light of Day (2023)
- Perilous Security Detail (2023)
- Shadows at Dusk (2023)
- Deadly Sabotage (2023)
- Hidden in the Night (2024)
- Suspicious Homicide (2024)
- Storm Warning (2025)
- Perilous Tides (2025)
- Deadly Currents (2026)
- When the Silence Breaks (2026)
- Where the Shadows Begin (2026)
Publication-order note: This is a practical reading reference, not a claim that every edition, reissue, anthology appearance, or short work is represented. Some online bibliographies differ in how they date older works, classify connected titles, and count short fiction. For series reading, use the numbered series sections above instead of relying only on this chronological list.
Where Should You Start with Elizabeth Goddard?
The best starting point depends on what you enjoy reading.
If you want a complete, established suspense series, begin with Mountain Cove and read Buried first. If you prefer a shorter modern trilogy, Uncommon Justice starts with Never Let Go and offers a clear three-book sequence.
For readers interested in Goddard’s newer work, Cold Light of Day opens Missing in Alaska, while Storm Warning begins Hidden Bay. Readers who enjoy wilderness settings and investigations can also try the newer Mercy Ridge series, starting with When the Silence Breaks.
You do not have to read every Elizabeth Goddard novel in publication order. Choose a series, follow its numbered sequence, and explore her standalone and earlier titles whenever you want something different.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Elizabeth Goddard written?
Elizabeth Goddard has written more than 60 novels and shorter works. The exact total depends on whether a bibliography counts short stories, anthology contributions, reissues, and books published within multi-author series.
What is the first Elizabeth Goddard book?
Seasons of Love, published in 2007, is generally listed as her earliest book. It appeared as part of the Massachusetts Weddings multi-author series.
What is the newest Elizabeth Goddard book?
When the Silence Breaks was released in 2026 as the first book in the Mercy Ridge series. Where the Shadows Begin is the second Mercy Ridge novel and is listed by the author as a 2026 release.
Should I read Elizabeth Goddard’s books in order?
If you are reading a series, follow its numbered order for the best experience. Many of her romantic suspense novels can also be read independently, so you can start with a premise or setting that interests you.
What is the correct order for the Missing in Alaska series?
Read Cold Light of Day, Shadows at Dusk, and Hidden in the Night in that order. Dawn’s Hidden Threat is a prequel included in the Heroes in the Crossfire collection and can be read before the trilogy as optional background.
What is the order of the Hidden Bay books?
The Hidden Bay series consists of Storm Warning, Perilous Tides, and Deadly Currents. Read them in that order.
Is Elizabeth Goddard a Christian romance author?
Yes. She is known for Christian romance and romantic suspense, including books published by Revell and Love Inspired Suspense. Her novels commonly combine romance with mystery, danger, faith, and personal resilience.
Which Elizabeth Goddard series should I read first?
For an established six-book series, start with Mountain Cove. For a shorter trilogy, try Uncommon Justice or Missing in Alaska. If you want to read her newer novels, begin with Hidden Bay or Mercy Ridge.
Are all Elizabeth Goddard books part of a series?
No. Her bibliography includes standalone novels, short stories, anthology contributions, and books that belong to publisher-created multi-author series. The series lists in this guide distinguish her main connected storylines from those additional works.
Does Elizabeth Goddard write cozy mysteries?
Yes. The Camera Never Lies and the Antique Shop Mysteries titles A Chime to Kill and Treble and Strife represent her mystery writing outside her better-known romantic suspense series.
Final Note
Elizabeth Goddard’s bibliography offers plenty of options, from the earlier Mountain Cove novels to newer series such as Hidden Bay and Mercy Ridge. Reading each series in order is the easiest way to follow its connected stories, but her standalone novels and short fiction also offer entry points for new readers.
If you are discovering her work for the first time, choose a series with a setting or premise you like, begin with its first book, and continue from there.
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