Cat Devon is the pen name of Cathie Linz Baumgardner, an American author renowned for her prolific contributions to romance fiction. Writing under both names, she published over 50 novels, including works celebrated for their humor and sharp dialogue. Her books, such as those featured in the anthology "Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women: Romance Writers on the Appeal of the Romance," have been translated into nearly 20 languages, reaching a global audience. Devon's literary achievements earned her prestigious accolades, including the Romantic Times Career Achievement Storyteller of the Year and multiple Readers' Choice Awards.
With a background as a librarian, Devon brought a deep appreciation for storytelling to her writing career. Her novels often blended wit with heartfelt romance, resonating with readers for their engaging characters and lively narratives. Beyond her solo works, she contributed to discussions on the romance genre's cultural significance through essays and collaborations. An avid traveler, she drew inspiration from her experiences, infusing her stories with authenticity and charm. Devon lived in the Chicago area, where she balanced her writing with family life and her love for cats.
Entity Books (as Cat Devon)
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Title
Year
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1
Sleeping with the Entity
2013
2
The Entity Within
2013
3
The Entity Who Came for Christmas
2013
4
Love Your Entity
2013
5
Tall, Dark and Immortal
2015
Three Weddings and a Gift Books
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Title
Year
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1
Michael's Baby
1996
2
Seducing Hunter
1996
3
Abbie and The Cowboy
1996
Marriage Makers Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Too Sexy For Marriage
1998
2
Too Stubborn to Marry
1998
3
Too Smart for Marriage
1998
Marines, Men of Honor Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
The Marine and The Princess
2001
2
Married to a Marine
2002
3
Sleeping Beauty and the Marine
2003
4
Her Millionaire Marine
2004
5
Cinderella's Sweet-Talking Marine
2004
6
The Marine Meets His Match
2004
7
The Marine and Me
2005
8
Lone Star Marine
2006
Girls Do Or Don't Books
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Title
Year
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1
Good Girls Do
2006
2
Bad Girls Don't
2006
3
Big Girls Don't Cry
2007
4
Smart Girls Think Twice
2008
West Investigations Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Mad, Bad and Blonde
2010
2
Luck Be a Lady
2010
3
Tempted Again
2012
Best Of The West Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Rancher Gets Hitched / An Affair of Convenience
1999
Royally Wed Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
A Royal Baby on the Way
1999
2
Undercover Princess
1999
3
A Holiday Secret
1999
4
The Pregnant Princess
2000
5
Man...Mercenary...Monarch
2000
6
A Royal Masquerade - Pangeran Yang Menyamar
2000
7
The Blacksheep Prince's Bride
2001
8
Of Royal Blood
2002
9
In Pursuit of a Princess
2002
10
A Princess in Waiting
2002
11
A Prince at Last!
2002
12
A Princess In Waiting / A Prince at Last!
2003
13
A Royal Mission
2014
14
The Expectant Princess
2014
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Rememberance of Love
1982
2
Wildfire
1983
3
A Summer's Embrace
1983
4
Private Account
1984
5
Winner Takes All
1984
6
A Charming Strategy
1984
7
Pride and Joy
1985
8
A Glimpse of Paradise
1985
9
Tender Guardian
1985
10
Lover and Deceiver
1986
11
Continental Lover
1986
12
A Handful of Trouble
1987
13
Change Of Heart
1988
14
Friend In Need
1988
15
As Good as Gold
1989
16
Adam's Way
1989
17
Smiles
1990
18
Handyman
1990
19
Smooth Sailing
1991
20
Flirting With Trouble
1992
21
Male Ordered Bride
1992
22
One of a Kind Marriage
1994
23
Bridal Blues
1994
24
Midnight Ice
1994
25
A Wife in Time
1996
26
Husband Needed
1997
27
Daddy In Dress Blues
2000
28
Stranded With The Sergeant
2001
Hasty Weddings Books (with Kasey Michaels, with Cathy Gillen Thacker, with Carolyn Zane, with Anne Peters)