Cavanaugh Justice — by Marie Ferrarella

Order	Book	Series	Date	Rating
1	Racing Against Time	SIM-1249	Oct-2003	4.5
2	Crime and Passion	SIM-1256	Nov-2003	4
3	Internal Affair		Dec-2003	4.5
4	Dangerous Games	SIM-1274	Feb-2004	4
5	The Strong Silent Type	SSE-1613	May-2004	4
6	Cavanaugh's Woman	SSE-1617	Jun-2004	4
7	In Broad Daylight	SIM-1315	Sep-2004	3.5
8	Alone in the Dark	SIM-1327	Nov-2004	4
9	Dangerous Disguise	SIM-1339	Jan-2005	4
10	The Woman Who Wasn't There	SIM-1415	May-2006	3
11	Cavanaugh Watch	SIM-1431	Sep-2006	4
12	Cavanaugh Heat	SIM-1499	Feb-2008	4
13	Protecting His Witness	SIM-1515	Jun-2008	4
14	Cavanaugh Pride	SIM-1571	Aug-2009	4
15	Becoming a Cavanaugh	SIM-1575	Sep-2009	4.5
16	The Cavanaugh Code	SIM-1587	Dec-2009	3.5
17	In Bed with the Badge	SIM-1596	Feb-2010	3.5
18	Cavanaugh Judgment	SIM-1612	Jun-2010	4
19	Cavanaugh Reunion	SIM-1623	Sep-2010	4.5
20	A Cavanaugh Christmas	SIM-1683	Dec-2011	4.5
21	Cavanaugh's Bodyguard	SIM-1699	Apr-2012	4.5
22	Cavanaugh Rules	SIM-1715	Aug-2012	4.5
23	Cavanaugh's Surrender	SIM-1725	Oct-2012	4.5
24	Cavanaugh on Duty	SIM-1751	May-2013	4.5
25	Mission: Cavanaugh Baby	SIM-1767	Sep-2013	4.5
26	Cavanaugh Hero	SIM-1788	Feb-2014	4.5
27	Cavanaugh Undercover	SIM-1799	May-2014	4.5
28	Cavanaugh Strong	SIM-1811	Aug-2014	4.5
29	Cavanaugh Fortune	SIM-1843	Apr-2015	4.5
30	How to Seduce a Cavanaugh	SIM-1855	Jul-2015	5
31	Cavanaugh or Death	SIM-1891	Apr-2016	4.5
32	Cavanaugh Cold Case	SIM-1899	Jun-2016	4
33	Cavanaugh in the Rough	SIM-1931	Feb-2017	4.5
34	Cavanaugh on Call	SIM-1943	May-2017	4
35	Cavanaugh Standoff	HI-1714	May-2017	3.5
36	Cavanaugh Encounter	SIM-1956	Aug-2017	4.5
37	Cavanaugh Vanguard	SIM-1988	Apr-2018	4
38	Cavanaugh's Secret Delivery	SIM-2000	Jul-2018	3
39	Cavanaugh Cowboy	SIM-2040	May-2019	4.5
40	Cavanaugh's Missing Person	SIM-2053	Aug-2019	3
41	Cavanaugh Stakeout	SIM-2065	Nov-2019	4.5
42	Cavanaugh in Plain Sight	SIM-2105	Sep-2020	3
43	The Baby Trail	SIM-2172	Mar-2022	4.5
44	Serial Affair	SIM-2180	May-2022	3.5
45	Deadly Chase	SIM-2184	Jun-2022	4.5
46	Up Close and Deadly	SIM-2200	Oct-2022	3.5
47	Detecting a Killer	SIM-2220	Mar-2023	3.5
48	Cold Case Squad	SIM-2264	Feb-2024	3.5

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Series Premise

The Cavanaugh Justice series centers on the extended Cavanaugh family, many of whom work in law enforcement. Each book features a new family member or associate investigating a case while developing a passionate romance.

The Cavanaugh Justice Series Reading Order

The Cavanaugh Justice series does not need to be read in order. Each book tells a complete story with its own resolution. Continuity is limited to recurring characters and the shared family world. Reading the books out of order does not cause confusion, as there are no overarching plots or cliffhangers connecting the volumes.

Explanation of reading order types

The Cavanaugh Justice Series Characters

Each book focuses on a different Cavanaugh family member — detectives, prosecutors, or officers — paired with a strong romantic partner. The large Cavanaugh clan provides recurring family ties across the series.

Setting of the The Cavanaugh Justice Series

The stories are primarily set in Southern California, with investigations involving police departments, courtrooms, and everyday locations in the greater Los Angeles area.

Tone & Themes of the The Cavanaugh Justice Series

The tone is romantic and suspenseful with strong family bonds. Core themes include justice, family loyalty, overcoming personal obstacles, and balancing dangerous careers with love.

Is the The Cavanaugh Justice Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to readers who enjoy contemporary romantic suspense with interconnected family stories, protective law enforcement heroes, and satisfying emotional resolutions.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

This is a contemporary romance series with moderate heat levels, including sexual content. Books contain suspense-related violence typical of crime investigations.

The Cavanaugh Justice series explores romance and crime-solving within a large law enforcement family. With its self-contained stories and recurring family connections, it allows flexible reading. Marie Ferrarella’s focus on strong characters and heartfelt relationships defines the series.