Susan Mallery

  • 69

    Catalog books

  • 17

    Works

  • 1997 to 2023

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Susan Mallery writes intimate contemporary romances with emotionally driven characters and satisfying resolutions. In The Sheik's Secret Bride (Desert Rogues, No. 3), she blends heat and heart—an opposites-attract pairing, family complications, and a desert setting that heightens the stakes while keeping focus on the relationship’s emotional growth.

Mallery’s scenes favor personal discovery and steady romantic payoff over gimmicks. Expect clear, scene-forward storytelling that moves the couple from misunderstanding to commitment, with supporting players who complicate and ultimately strengthen the central bond. Her work centers on emotional honesty and the choices that lead two people to build a life together.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Heartfelt contemporary romance • Emotional family dynamics • Likable, relatable heroines

Genres and themes: Contemporary romance • Family and relationships • Small-town and sweet heat

Who this author is best for: Readers who enjoy warm, character-driven romances with emotional stakes and happily-ever-afters will like Susan Mallery.

Start with any contemporary romance or family-centered title to sample her tone and focus on relationships.

Top Books To Start With

  1. The Sheik's Secret Bride (Desert Rogues, No. 3)

    Harlequin Books • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 256 pages.

  2. Susan Mallery's Hometown Heartbreakers Bks. 1-3

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2016 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2016 • 384 pages.

  3. Kiss Me

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2015 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2015 • 384 pages.

  4. Part-Time Wife

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2014 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2014 • 384 pages.

  5. Fool's Gold Christmas

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2013 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2013 • 384 pages.

  6. Susan Mallery's Fool's Gold Cookbook

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2013 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2013 • 240 pages.

  7. Ultimate Millionaire

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2013 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  8. Falling for Gracie

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2012 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2012 • 384 pages.

  9. Lip Service

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2012 • longer commitment

    readers who are comfortable with a bigger first commitment

  10. Summer Nights

    Harlequin Enterprises, Limited • 2012 • longer commitment

How The Picks Compare

  • The Sheik's Secret Bride (Desert Rogues, No. 3) is the easier short commitment, while Susan Mallery's Hometown Heartbreakers Bks. 1-3 asks for more reading time up front.
  • The Sheik's Secret Bride (Desert Rogues, No. 3) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Susan Mallery's Hometown Heartbreakers Bks. 1-3 leans later in the catalog.
  • Kiss Me is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from The Sheik's Secret Bride (Desert Rogues, No. 3).

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