Soldier of Fortune books in order A series by Diana Palmer

The Soldier of Fortune series by Diana Palmer has 6 books, from Soldier of Fortune (1985) to Last Mercenary (2012). Read it in order, starting with Soldier of Fortune.

Reading order: 1 Soldier of Fortune (1985) · 2 The Tender Stranger (1985) · 3 Enamored (Best Of The Best) (1988) · 4 Mercenary's Woman (2003) · 5 Winter Soldier (2011) · 6 Last Mercenary (2012)

Updated September 2026

All 6 Soldier of Fortune books in order

  1. 1.

    Soldier of Fortune (1985)

  2. 2.

    The Tender Stranger (1985)

    192 pages

  3. 3.

    Enamored (Best Of The Best) (1988)

    248 pages

  4. 4.

    Mercenary's Woman (2003)

    269 pages

  5. 5.

    Winter Soldier (2011)

    288 pages

  6. 6.

    Last Mercenary (2012)

    448 pages

Soldier of Fortune FAQ

How many Soldier of Fortune books are there?
There are 6 Soldier of Fortune books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Soldier of Fortune books in?
In publication order, starting with Soldier of Fortune (1985): 1 Soldier of Fortune (1985) · 2 The Tender Stranger (1985) · 3 Enamored (Best Of The Best) (1988) · 4 Mercenary's Woman (2003) · 5 Winter Soldier (2011) · 6 Last Mercenary (2012).
What is the first Soldier of Fortune book?
Soldier of Fortune (1985).
What is the latest Soldier of Fortune book?
Last Mercenary (2012).
Is the Soldier of Fortune series finished?
There have been no new Soldier of Fortune books since 2012.
Did Diana Palmer write other series?
Yes: Whitehall, Long, Tall Texans, The Case of the Most Wanted, Night of Love and Hutton & Co..

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Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.