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Brenda Jackson was born in Jacksonville, Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Jacksonville University. She began her sharing her stories with readers when she was in the eighth grade and became a published author in 1994. Her first book with Kensington Arabesque was Tonight and Forever which introduced readers to the Madaris family. She has gone on to create interconnecting family sagas. One of her proudest accomplishments was when she became the first African American romance author to make the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists for the series romance genre.

She has been married for over 37 years to her husband, Gerald. They have two grown sons. Brenda Jackson has retired from her health insurance management job and is enjoying writing full time.

Full Series List in Order

Bachelors in Demand (Genre: Contemporary Category Romance)
1 - Bachelor Untamed (Oct-2009)
2 - Bachelor Unleashed (Dec-2010)
3 - Bachelor Undone (Dec-2011)
4 - Bachelor Unclaimed (Feb-2013)
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Bennett Family (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - A Family Reunion (Sep-2001)
2 - The Savvy Sistahs (Nov-2003)
3 - Forever Mine (Feb-2011)
4 - What a Woman Wants (Jan-2007)
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Catalina Cove (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - Love in Catalina Cove (Nov-2018)
2 - Forget Me Not (Mar-2019)
3 - Finding Home Again (Nov-2019)
3.5 - A Catalina Cove Christmas (Dec-2019)
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Forged of Steele (Genre: Contemporary Category Romance)
1 - Solid Soul (Jul-2006)
2 - Night Heat (Sep-2006)
3 - Beyond Temptation (Jan-2007)
4 - Risky Pleasures (Apr-2007)
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The Grangers (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - A Brother's Honor (Jun-2013)
2 - A Man's Promise (Jun-2014)
3 - A Lover's Vow (May-2015)
4 - Captivated by Love (Dec-2016)
Jeffries (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - Tall, Dark...Westmoreland! (Mar-2009)
2 - Temperatures Rising (May-2009)
3 - Tis the Season...For Romance (Jun-2011)
4 - Spontaneous (May-2010)
A Madaris Family Novel (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - Tonight and Forever (Aug-1995)
2 - Cupid's Bow (Feb-1996)
3 - Whispered Promises (Sep-1996)
4 - Eternally Yours (Nov-1997)
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Masters (Genre: Romance)
1 - A Family Reunion (Sep-2001)
2 - The Savvy Sistahs (Nov-2003)
3 - What a Woman Wants (Jan-2007)
4 - Her Little Black Book (Apr-2008)
Men of Action (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - Entangled Pursuits (Aug-2020)
2 - Desperate Measures (Sep-2021)
3 - Infinite Possibilities (Sep-2022)
Perfect (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - Perfect Timing (May-2002)
2 - Perfect Fit (May-2003)
3 - Perfect Moments (Jun-2021)
4 - Perfect Makeover (May-2022)
Players (Genre: Romance)
1 - The Playa's Handbook (Nov-2004)
2 - No More Playas (Nov-2005)
3 - What a Woman Wants (Jan-2007)
4 - At Long Last (Oct-2018)
The Protectors (Genre: Contemporary Romantic Suspense)
1 - Forged in Desire (Feb-2017)
2 - Seized by Seduction (Apr-2017)
3 - Locked in Temptation (Jul-2017)
Steele (Genre: Contemporary Category Romance)
1 - Solid Soul (Jul-2006)
2 - Night Heat (Sep-2006)
3 - Beyond Temptation (Jan-2007)
4 - Risky Pleasures (Apr-2007)
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To Love Again (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - Ready for Love (Jan-2009)
2 - The Second Time Around (Jan-2009)
3 - Conquering His Heart (Jan-2009)
Voluptuous Woman (Genre: Contemporary Romance)
1 - All He Desires (Sep-2012)
2 - Bound By Passion (Mar-2022)
The Westmorelands (Genre: Contemporary Category Romance)
1 - Delaney's Desert Sheikh (Nov-2002)
2 - A Little Dare (Sep-2003)
3 - Thorn's Challenge (Dec-2003)
3.5 - Corey's Mountain (Jan-2009)
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The Westmoreland Legacy (Genre: Contemporary Category Romance)
1 - The Rancher Returns (Oct-2016)
2 - His Secret Son (Dec-2017)
3 - An Honorable Seduction (May-2018)
4 - His to Claim (Jun-2019)
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The Westmoreland Legacy: The Outlaws (Genre: Contemporary Category Romance)
1 - The Wife He Needs (Dec-2020)
2 - The Marriage He Demands (Apr-2021)
3 - What He Wants for Christmas (Dec-2021)
4 - What Happens on Vacation... (Apr-2022)
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Multi-Author Series List
Tonight and Forever (Aug-1995)
Whispered Promises (Sep-1996)
Eternally Yours (Nov-1997)
One Special Moment (Aug-1998)
Fire and Desire (Jul-1999)
Truly Everlasting (Dec-1999)
Secret Love (Jan-2000)
True Love (Sep-2000)
Surrender (Aug-2001)
Seduced by a Stranger (Jan-2010)
Sensual Confessions (Apr-2010)
Inseparable (May-2011)
Courting Justice (Jun-2012)
The Object Of His Protection (Nov-2008)
4 - Scandal Between the Sheets (Apr-2004)
Taking Care of Business (Feb-2006)
Spontaneous (May-2010)
4 - Stranded With The Tempting Stranger (Oct-2007)
50 - Winning the Race // Race To A Christmas Reunion (Nov-2008)
1 - In the Doctor's Bed (Aug-2011)
1 - Star of His Heart (Aug-2010)
180 - Westmoreland's Way (Nov-2009)
190 - What a Westmoreland Wants (Sep-2010)
Temperatures Rising (May-2009)
3 - In Too Deep: Husband Material (Jul-2010)
24 - Strictly Confidential Attraction (Sep-2005)
29 - One Night with the Wealthy Rancher (Aug-2009)
38 - Temptation (Nov-2011)
5 - Temptation (Nov-2011)
3 - Strictly Confidential Attraction (Sep-2005)
2 - One Night with the Wealthy Rancher (Aug-2009)
Just Deserts // What Happens Between Friends (Jul-2008)
1 - In Bed With Her Boss (Aug-2007)

Books in Order: 164 titles

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Award-Winning Books by Brenda Jackson

One Special Moment
1998 RT Reviewers Choice Award -- Multicultural Romance
Stranded With The Tempting Stranger
2007 RT Reviewers Choice Award -- Silhouette Desire


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Brenda Jackson has published 164 books.

The next book by Brenda Jackson, Chasing a Second Chance, will be published in July 2026.

The first book by Brenda Jackson, Tonight and Forever, was published in August 1995.

Yes. Brenda Jackson has 18 series.