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Start with Forbidden and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Forbidden
Book 1 by Beverly Jenkins • Published 2016
Passing as white has given saloon owner Rhine Fontaine influence in booming Virginia City, Nevada, but meeting determined cook Eddy Carmichael threatens the life he’s built. As Eddy dreams of opening her own restauran...
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Old West reading order
Ends with Tempest
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Book 1:Forbidden
Beverly Jenkins • 2016
Passing as white has given saloon owner Rhine Fontaine influence in booming Virginia City, Nevada, but meeting determined cook Eddy Carmichael threatens the life he’s built. As Eddy dreams of opening her own restauran...
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Book 2:Breathless
Beverly Jenkins • 2017
Portia Carmichael manages a luxury hotel in Arizona Territory and fiercely guards her independence. When family friend and drifter Kent Randolph rides back into her life, their easy camaraderie deepens into slow‑burn...
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Book 3:Tempest
Beverly Jenkins • 2018
Adventurous Regan Carmichael travels to Wyoming Territory as a mail‑order bride and accidentally shoots her intended husband, widowed doctor Colton Lee, upon arrival. Their rocky beginning turns into a marriage of con...
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Old West FAQ
What is the best order to read the Old West series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Forbidden.
How many books are in the Old West series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Old West series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Old West series?
New readers should start with Forbidden, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Old West series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2016 to 2018.