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Cavanaugh Justice Series in Order: 48 books

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Racing Against Time Marie Ferrarella Book - 1
Oct-2003

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Crime and Passion Marie Ferrarella Book - 2
Nov-2003

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Internal Affair Marie Ferrarella Book - 3
Dec-2003

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Dangerous Games Marie Ferrarella Book - 4
Feb-2004

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The Strong Silent Type Marie Ferrarella Book - 5
May-2004

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Cavanaugh's Woman Marie Ferrarella Book - 6
Jun-2004

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In Broad Daylight Marie Ferrarella Book - 7
Sep-2004

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Alone in the Dark Marie Ferrarella Book - 8
Nov-2004

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Dangerous Disguise Marie Ferrarella Book - 9
Jan-2005

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The Woman Who Wasn't There Marie Ferrarella Book - 10
May-2006

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Cavanaugh Watch Marie Ferrarella Book - 11
Sep-2006

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Cavanaugh Heat Marie Ferrarella Book - 12
Feb-2008

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Protecting His Witness Marie Ferrarella Book - 13
Jun-2008

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Cavanaugh Pride Marie Ferrarella Book - 14
Aug-2009

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Becoming a Cavanaugh Marie Ferrarella Book - 15
Sep-2009

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The Cavanaugh Code Marie Ferrarella Book - 16
Dec-2009

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In Bed with the Badge Marie Ferrarella Book - 17
Feb-2010

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Cavanaugh Judgment Marie Ferrarella Book - 18
Jun-2010

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Cavanaugh Reunion Marie Ferrarella Book - 19
Sep-2010

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A Cavanaugh Christmas Marie Ferrarella Book - 20
Dec-2011

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Cavanaugh's Bodyguard Marie Ferrarella Book - 21
Apr-2012

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Cavanaugh Rules Marie Ferrarella Book - 22
Aug-2012

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Cavanaugh's Surrender Marie Ferrarella Book - 23
Oct-2012

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Cavanaugh on Duty Marie Ferrarella Book - 24
May-2013

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Mission: Cavanaugh Baby Marie Ferrarella Book - 25
Sep-2013

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Cavanaugh Hero Marie Ferrarella Book - 26
Feb-2014

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Cavanaugh Undercover Marie Ferrarella Book - 27
May-2014

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Cavanaugh Strong Marie Ferrarella Book - 28
Aug-2014

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Cavanaugh Fortune Marie Ferrarella Book - 29
Apr-2015

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How to Seduce a Cavanaugh Marie Ferrarella Book - 30
Jul-2015

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Cavanaugh or Death Marie Ferrarella Book - 31
Apr-2016

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Cavanaugh Cold Case Marie Ferrarella Book - 32
Jun-2016

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Cavanaugh in the Rough Marie Ferrarella Book - 33
Feb-2017

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Cavanaugh on Call Marie Ferrarella Book - 34
May-2017

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Cavanaugh Standoff Marie Ferrarella Book - 35
May-2017

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Cavanaugh Encounter Marie Ferrarella Book - 36
Aug-2017

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Cavanaugh Vanguard Marie Ferrarella Book - 37
Apr-2018

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Cavanaugh's Secret Delivery Marie Ferrarella Book - 38
Jul-2018

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Cavanaugh Cowboy Marie Ferrarella Book - 39
May-2019

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Cavanaugh's Missing Person Marie Ferrarella Book - 40
Aug-2019

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Cavanaugh Stakeout Marie Ferrarella Book - 41
Nov-2019

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Cavanaugh in Plain Sight Marie Ferrarella Book - 42
Sep-2020

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The Baby Trail Marie Ferrarella Book - 43
Mar-2022

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Serial Affair Marie Ferrarella Book - 44
May-2022

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Deadly Chase Marie Ferrarella Book - 45
Jun-2022

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Up Close and Deadly Marie Ferrarella Book - 46
Oct-2022

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Detecting a Killer Marie Ferrarella Book - 47
Mar-2023

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Cold Case Squad Marie Ferrarella Book - 48
Feb-2024


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.

Cavanaugh Justice Series Reading Order

🟡 Mostly Standalone · Start Anywhere

Mostly standalone stories with recurring characters in a shared setting.

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



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 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 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 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.



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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are 48 books in the Cavanaugh Justice series.

The Cavanaugh Justice series does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Cold Case Squad (Book 48), was published in February 2024.

The first book in the Cavanaugh Justice series, Racing Against Time, was published in October 2003.

The Cavanaugh Justice series primarily falls into the Romantic Suspense and Contemporary Category Romance genres.

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