Ann Maxwell has published 47 novels and 4 other books, beginning with The Fire of Spring (1986). The best-known is Untamed (1993). The latest is Perfect Touch (2015).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Ann Maxwell

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Untamed
Ann Maxwell's most-read book.

Newest
Perfect Touch
Published 2015.
Standalone novels in order

Summer Thunder (1983)

Summer Games (1984)

The Fire of Spring (1986)

Too Hot to Handle (1986)

Fire and Rain (1990)

Fire And Rain By Elizabeth Lowell (1990)

Valley of the Sun (1990)

Only Mine (1991)

Forbidden (1993)

Lover in the Rough (1993)

Untamed (1993)

Dark Fire (1996)

Desert Rain (1996)

Love Song for a Raven (1996)

Winter Fire (1996)

Amber Beach (Donovan, Book 1) (1998)

Jade Island (1998)

A Woman Without Lies (1999)

Pearl Cove (Donovan, Book 3) (1999)

Midnight in Ruby Bayou (2000)

Beautiful Dreamer (2001)

Moving Target (2001)

Forget Me Not (2002)

Remember Summer (2002)

Running Scared (2002)

This Time Love (2002)

Where the Heart Is (2002)

Only His (2003)

Summer Gold (2003)

Death Is Forever (2004)

The Color of Death (2004)

Always Time to Die (St. Kilda, Book 1) (2005)

The Secret Sister (2005)

Autumn Lover (2006)

The Wrong Hostage (2006)

Whirlpool (2006)

Innocent as Sin (St. Kilda, Book 3) (2007)

Reckless Love (MacKenzie-Blackthorn, Book1) (2007)

Blue Smoke and Murder (St. Kilda, Book 4) (2009)

Death Echo (St. Kilda, Book 5) (2010)

To the Ends of the Earth (2011)

Beautiful Sacrifice (2012)

Fever (2012)

Dangerous Refuge (2013)

Love Song (2014)

Night Diver (2014)

Perfect Touch (2015)
Other books in order

The Danvers Touch (Sillhouette Intimate Moments) (1983)

Only You (1992)

Outlaw (1998)

Eden Burning (2010)
Ann Maxwell FAQ
- How many books has Ann Maxwell written?
- Ann Maxwell has published 47 novels and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ann Maxwell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Untamed.
- What is Ann Maxwell's latest book?
- Perfect Touch (2015).
- What is Ann Maxwell's most famous book?
- Untamed (1993) is Ann Maxwell's most widely read book.
- Does Ann Maxwell write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ann Maxwell has also published as Elizabeth Lowell.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.
