Brenda Novak is a successful American author, best known for her work in the genres of contemporary romance, historical romance, and romantic suspense. She has written nearly fifty books, including the Whiskey Creek, Dundee, Idaho, Stillwater Trilogy, Last Stand, Hired Gun, and Bulletproof series. With over four million copies of her books sold, Novak has been a finalist for the prestigious RITA Award three times, as well as receiving the Bookseller’s Best Award and National Reader’s Choice Award.
Novak was born in Vernal, Utah in 1964 and grew up with a talent for math and science, rather than creative pursuits. She attended Brigham Young University on an academic scholarship, but left at the age of 20 to get married and start a family. After working in commercial real estate and as a loan officer, Novak decided to pursue writing from home as a way to be close to her children. She struggled to learn the craft for five years before publishing her first book, and has since become a prominent figure in the romance genre.
In addition to her writing career, Novak is a dedicated advocate for diabetes research. After her youngest son, Thad, was diagnosed with the disease, she began raising money for research and has since collected almost $2.6 million. Novak is also a devoted mother and grandmother, and in her free time she enjoys traveling, watching sports, and biking. She currently resides in Sacramento, California with her husband, Ted, and their five children.
Novak has published over seventy-five novels and has sold more than ten million books worldwide, translated into twenty different languages. Some of her most popular standalone books include ONE PERFECT SUMMER, THE BOOKSTORE ON THE BEACH, SUMMER ON THE ISLAND, and THE SEASIDE LIBRARY. Her next book, TOURIST SEASON, is set to be released in April 2024. Fans of Novak can stay up-to-date on her latest releases and events by signing up for her newsletter.
Coyote Canyon Books
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Talulah's Back in Town
2023
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The Talk of Coyote Canyon
2023
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The Messy Life of Jane Tanner
2024
Dundee, Idaho Books
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A Baby of Her Own / That One Night
2002
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A Baby of Her Own
2002
3
A Husband of Her Own / Falling For You
2003
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A Husband of Her Own
2003
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A Family of Her Own
2004
6
A Family of Her Own / First Love, Second Chance
2004
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A Home of Her Own
2004
8
A Home of Her Own / Say You Love Me
2004
9
Stranger in Town
2005
10
Stranger in Town / Meant For You
2005
11
Big Girls Don't Cry
2005
12
Big Girls Don't Cry / Finding You
2005
13
The Other Woman / Just the Two of Us
2006
14
The Other Woman
2006
15
Coulda Been a Cowboy / The More I Love You
2007
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Coulda Been a Cowboy
2007
17
A Dundee Christmas
2010
Stillwater Trilogy Books
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1
Dead Silence
2006
2
Dead Giveaway
2007
3
Dead Right
2007
The Last Stand Books
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1
Trust Me
2008
2
Stop Me
2008
3
Watch Me
2008
4
The Perfect Couple
2009
5
The Perfect Liar
2009
6
The Perfect Murder
2009
Dept 6 Hired Guns Books
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1
White Heat
2010
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Body Heat
2010
3
Killer Heat
2010
Bulletproof Books
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1
Inside
2011
2
In Seconds
2011
3
In Close
2011
Whiskey Creek Books
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1
When We Touch
2012
2
When Lightning Strikes
2012
3
When Snow Falls
2012
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When Summer Comes
2013
5
Home to Whiskey Creek
2013
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Take Me Home for Christmas
2013
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Come Home to Me
2014
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The Heart of Christmas
2014
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This Heart of Mine
2015
10
A Winter Wedding
2015
11
Discovering You
2016
Hanover Chronicles/Evelyn Talbot Chronicles Books
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Hanover House
2015
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Her Darkest Nightmare
2016
3
Hello Again
2017
4
Face Off
2018
5
Blind Spot
2019
Fairham Island Books
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The Secret Sister
2015
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The Secrets She Kept
2016
Silver Springs Books
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1
Finding Our Forever
2017
2
No One But You
2017
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Until You Loved Me
2017
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Right Where We Belong
2017
5
Unforgettable You
2019
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Christmas in Silver Springs
2019
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A California Christmas
2020
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When I Found You
2021
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Home for the Holidays
2021
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Keep Me Warm at Christmas
2021
Standalone Novels
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Year
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Of Noble Birth
1999
2
We Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
2001
3
Dear Maggie
2001
4
Shooting The Moon
2002
5
Taking the Heat
2003
6
Sanctuary
2003
7
To Win Her Heart
2004
8
Cold Feet
2004
9
Every Waking Moment
2005
10
The Bastard
2011
11
A Family by Christmas
2011
12
Through the Smoke
2013
13
A Matter of Grave Concern
2014
14
The Best Christmas Surprise / Just Like the Ones We Used to Know
2017
15
Blood In, Blood Out
2018
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On a Snowy Christmas
2018
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Just Like the Ones We Used to Know
2017
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Before We Were Strangers
2018
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One Perfect Summer
2020
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The Bookstore on the Beach
2021
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Summer on the Island
2022
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The Seaside Library
2023
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Tourist Season
2024
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Tying the Knot
2024
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The Messy Life of Jane Tanner
2024
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The Banned Books Club
2024
27
The Summer That Changed Everything
2025
Non-Fiction Books
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Love That! Brenda Novak's Every Occasion Cookbook
2015
9 Months Later Books
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Because of the Baby
1996
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Her Sister's Baby ( By: Janice Kay Johnson)
1995
3
Another Man's Child
1997
4
Three for the Road (By: Shannon Waverly)
1995
5
Father: Unknown
1998
6
Having His Baby (By: Karen Young)
1996
7
Expectations
2000
8
Waiting for You (By: Margot Early)
1996
9
The Miracle Baby ( By: Janice Kay Johnson)
1997
10
Another Man's Child (By: Tara Taylor Quinn)
1997
11
The Fraudulent Fiancee (By: Muriel Jensen)
1997
12
A Baby of Her Own
2002
13
Laura's Baby (By: Rebecca Winters)
1997
14
Deception (By: Morgan Hayes)
1998
15
Father: Unknown (By: Tara Taylor Quinn)
1998
16
His Brother's Baby (By: Connie Bennett)
1998
17
Deborah's Son (By: Rebecca Winters)
1998
18
The Pull of the Moon (By: Darlene Graham)
1999
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Expecting The Best (By: Lynnette Kent)
1999
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The Family Way (By: Rebecca Winters)
1999
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Expectations / Back To You
2000
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Because of the Baby (By: Anne Haven)
2000
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And Baby Makes Six (By: Linda Markowiak)
2000
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Mom's the Word ( By: Roz Fox)
2000
25
Snow Baby
2000
26
Baby Business
2000
27
Mr. and Mrs. Wrong (By: Fay Robinson)
2001
28
True Heart (By: Peggy Nicholson)
2001
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Child of His Heart (By: Joan Kilby)
2001
30
You're My Baby (By: Laura Abbot)
2002
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Her Baby's Father (By: Anne Haven)
2002
32
A Baby of Her Own / That One Night
2002
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Child of Their Vows (By: Joan Kilby)
2003
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The Baby Gift (By: Bethany Campbell)
2003
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After That Night (By: Ann Evans)
2003
36
A Baby in the House (By: Pamela Bauer)
2003
37
Oh Baby! (By: Pamela Ford)
2004
38
The New Baby (By: Brenda Mott)
2004
39
The Toy Box (By: K.N. Casper)
2004
40
With Child ( By: Janice Kay Johnson)
2005
41
His Best Friend's Baby (By: Janice Kay Johnson)
2005
42
Pregnant Protector (By: Anne Marie Duquette)
2005
43
First Comes Baby ( By: Janice Kay Johnson)
2007
44
Father Material (By: Kimberly Van Meter)
2007
45
A Town Called Christmas (By: Carrie Alexander)
2007
46
Unexpected Gifts (By: Holly Jacobs)
2009
47
Mother To Be (By: Tanya Michaels)
2009
48
The Baby Album (By: Roz Fox)
2009
49
Best for the Baby (By: Ann Evans)
2009
50
The Baby Agenda ( By: Janice Kay Johnson)
2010
51
Beginning with Their Baby (By: Tracy Wolff)
2010
52
For Their Baby (By: Kathleen O'Brien)
2011
More Than Words Books
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More Than Words: Stories of Strength
2009
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More Than Words: Stories of Hope
2010
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More Than Words, Volume 7
2011
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Worth the Risk
2011
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More Than Words, Where Dreams Begin
2013
Men In Uniform Books
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Heart of the Tiger (By: Lindsay McKenna)
1988
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Five-Alarm Affair (By: Marie Ferrarella)
1988
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The White Night (By: Stella Bagwell)
1989
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Informed Risk (By: Robyn Carr)
1989
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By Leaps and Bounds (By: Jacqueline Diamond)
1990
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Return To Tomorrow (By: Marisa Carroll)
1990
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Moriah's Mutiny (By: Elizabeth Bevarly)
1991
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Serious Risks (By: Rachel Lee)
1991
9
Bad Moon Rising (By: Kathleen Eagle)
1991
10
One Last Chance (By: Justine Davis)
1993
11
A Vow to Love (By: Sherryl Woods)
1994
12
A Match for Celia (By: Gina Wilkins)
1995
13
Deputy Daddy (By: Carla Cassidy)
1996
14
A Family Man (By: Mindy Neff)
1996
15
The Sheriff's Proposal (By: Karen Rose Smith)
1996
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Strangers When We Meet (By: Rebecca Winters)
1997
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The Hero's Son (By: Amanda Stevens)
1998
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Snowbound Bride (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)
1998
19
Remember My Touch (By: Gayle Wilson)
1998
20
AKA: Marriage (By: Jule McBride)
1998
21
The President's Daughter (By: Annette Broadrick)
1999
22
Baby Our Baby (By: Patricia Thayer)
1999
23
The Major and the Librarian (By: Nikki Benjamin)
1999
24
Mistaken Identity (By: Merline Lovelace)
2000
25
My Baby, My Love (By: Dani Sinclair)
2000
26
Landry's Law (By: Kelsey Roberts)
2000
27
Same Place, Same Time (By: C.J. Carmichael)
2000
28
Love at First Sight (By: B.J. Daniels)
2000
29
That's Our Baby! (By: Pamela Browning)
2000
30
Daddy in Dress Blues (By: Cathie Linz)
2000
31
Special Assignment: Baby (By: Debra Webb)
2001
32
Code Name: Prince (By: Valerie Parv)
2001
33
Dear Maggie
2001
34
Have Gown, Need Groom (By: Rita Herron)
2001
35
The Marriage Conspiracy (By: Christine Rimmer)
2001
36
If You Don't Know By Now (By: Teresa Southwick)
2001
37
The Woman for Dusty Conrad (By: Tori Carrington)
2001
38
On Pins and Needles (By: Victoria Pade)
2002
39
Pregnant And Protected (By: Lilian Darcy)
2002
40
Return of the Lawman (By: Lisa Childs)
2002
41
The Man From Texas (By: Rebecca York)
2002
42
The Sheriff of Shelter Valley (By: Tara Taylor Quinn)
2002
43
Serving Up Trouble (By: Jill Shalvis)
2002
44
A Randall Returns (By: Judy Christenberry)
2003
45
Babe In The Woods (By: Caroline Burnes)
2003
46
Surprise Inheritance (By: Charlotte Douglas)
2003
47
The Good Daughter (By: Jean Brashear)
2003
48
Secretly Married (By: Allison Leigh)
2004
49
Secret Witness (By: Jessica Andersen)
2004
50
Too Many Brothers (By: Roz Fox)
2004
51
Bullseye (By: Jessica Andersen)
2005
Men: Made in America Books
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Dream Come True (By: Ann Major)
1982
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Winter Lady (By: Janet Joyce)
1983
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Another Kind of Love (By: Mary Lynn Baxter)
1983
4
Kiss Yesterday Goodbye (By: Leigh Michaels)
1984
5
Moments Harsh, Moments Gentle (By: Joan Hohl)
1984
6
Call It Destiny (By: Jayne Ann Krentz)
1984
7
The Wrong Man (By: Ann Major)
1984
8
Tangled Lies (By: Anne Stuart)
1984
9
Too Near The Fire (By: Lindsay McKenna)
1984
10
To Love A Dreamer (By: Ruth Ryan Langan)
1985
11
Starstruck (By: Anne McAllister)
1985
12
Borrowed Dreams: Alaska (By: Debbie Macomber)
1985
13
Rocky Road (By: Anne Stuart)
1985
14
A Time and a Season (By: Curtiss Matlock)
1985
15
Natural Attraction (By: Marisa Carroll)
1985
16
A Class Act (By: Kathleen Eagle)
1985
17
Love By Proxy (By: Diana Palmer)
1985
18
Straight from the Heart (By: Barbara Delinsky)
1986
19
In Good Faith (By: Judith McWilliams)
1986
20
Deceptions (By: Annette Broadrick)
1986
21
For Old Time's Sake (By: Kathleen Eagle)
1986
22
The Security Man (By: Dixie Browning)
1986
23
After the Storm (By: Rebecca Flanders)
1986
24
The Devlin Dare (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker)
1986
25
Within Reach (By: Marilyn Pappano)
1987
26
Stormwalker (By: Dallas Schulze)
1987
27
Bayou Midnight (By: Emilie Richards)
1987
28
A Time to Keep (By: Curtiss Matlock)
1987
29
Pros and Cons (By: Bethany Campbell)
1987
30
To Tame a Wolf (By: Anne McAllister)
1987
31
All in the Family (By: Heather Graham Pozzessere)
1987
32
Author's Choice (By: Elizabeth August)
1988
33
Nobody's Baby (By: Barbara Bretton)
1988
34
Rogue's Valley (By: Kathleen Creighton)
1988
35
The Bargain (By: Patricia Coughlin)
1988
36
Finders Keepers (By: Carla Neggers)
1989
37
The Love Thing (By: Dixie Browning)
1993
38
Full House (By: Jackie Weger)
1993
39
Murdock's Family (By: Paula Detmer Riggs)
1994
40
Arizona Heat (By: Jennifer Greene)
1995
41
The Wolf and the Woman's Touch (By: Ingrid Weaver)
1996
42
A Husband by Any Other Name (By: Cheryl St. John)
1996
43
The Paternity Test (By: Pamela Toth)
1997
44
Midnight Wishes (By: Carla Cassidy)
1997
45
The Silent Groom (By: Kelsey Roberts)
1997
46
Send Me a Hero (By: Rita Herron)
1998
47
Warrior's Embrace (By: Peggy Webb)
2000
48
Cowboy Be Mine (By: Tina Leonard)
2000
49
Found: His Perfect Wife (By: Marie Ferrarella)
2000
50
Mysterious Stranger (By: Patricia Rosemoor)
2000
51
Baby Business
2000
52
The Temptation of Rory Monahan (By: Jennifer Greene, Elizabeth Bevarly)
2001
53
The Marine's Babies (By: Laura Marie Altom)
2009
54
The Fireman's Christmas (By: Meg Lacey)
2009
55
Bachelor CEO (By: Michele Dunaway)
2009
56
A Cowboy's Promise (By: Marin Thomas)
2009
57
The Rodeo Rider (By: Roxann Delaney)
2009
58
Once a Lawman ( By: Lisa Childs)
2009
59
The Chief Ranger (By: Rebecca Winters)
2009
60
The Wrangler (By: Pamela Britton)
2009
61
The Texas Ranger's Twins (By: Tina Leonard)
2012
62
Top Gun Dad (By: Ann DeFee)
2021
The Birth Place Books
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Sanctuary
2003
2
Enchanting Baby (By: Darlene Graham)
2003
3
Christmas at Shadow Creek (By: Roxanne Rustand)
2003
4
Leaving Enchantment (By: C.J. Carmichael)
2003
5
The Homecoming Baby (By: Kathleen O'Brien)
2004
6
The Midwife and the Lawman (By: Marisa Carroll)
2004
Brenda Novak Anthologies
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Year
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1
Mother, Please!
2004
2
More Than Words
2004
3
A Hot Pursuit
2005
4
Baby Jane & We Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus & Wide Open Spaces