Doreen Owens Malek

Doreen Owens Malek is the author of over forty books and a lifelong enthusiast of romantic fiction. Her career began after a diverse professional journey, transitioning from teaching to law before embracing her passion for writing. Her debut novel found immediate success, selling to the first editor who reviewed it, and she has since established herself as a prolific romance writer. Malek's works often feature resilient heroines and steadfast heroes who navigate challenges to forge enduring relationships, embodying her belief that love triumphs over adversity.

Malek's writing is deeply influenced by classic literature, with early inspirations including "Jane Eyre," "Wuthering Heights," "Gone with the Wind," and "Rebecca." Her stories emphasize mutual devotion and partnership, reflecting her conviction that romance offers an uplifting escape. Residing in Pennsylvania with her family, she balances her writing life with the companionship of a mini dachshund and a sun conure parrot. Though she has explored various genres, romance remains her foremost literary pursuit, captivating readers with tales of love that endure against all odds.
Men of Intrigue Books
# Title Year
1 Montega's Mistress 2012
2 Danger Zone 2012
3 Devil's Deception 2012
Native Affairs Books
# Title Year
1 Marriage In Name Only 2012
2 An Indian Affair 2012
3 Blackfoot Affair 2012
4 Medicine Man's Affair / Native Season 2012
Panther's Legacy Books
# Title Year
1 The Panther And The Pearl 2012
2 Panther's Prey 2012
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Where Boys Are 1984
2 Ruling Passion 1984
3 Reckless Moon 1985
4 The Crystal Unicorn 1985
5 Call Back Yesterday 1985
6 Desperado 1986
7 Firestorm 1986
8 Roughneck 1988
9 Fair Game 1989
10 The Highwayman 1993
11 Arrow in the Snow 1993
12 Above the Law 1994
13 Daddy's Choice 1996
14 The Lion and the Lark 1996
15 Big Sky Drifter 2011
16 The Raven and The Rose 2011
17 Torchlight 2011
18 Amanda's Blue Marine 2012
19 Another Life 2012
20 The Harder They Fall 2012
21 An Indecent Marriage / Bright River 2012
22 Winter Affair / Winter Meeting 2012
23 Murphy's Affair 2012
24 Big Easy Heat 2012
25 Clash by Night 2013
26 Unsuitable 2013
27 The Eden Tree 2013
28 An Enduring Desire / Reckless Moon 2013
29 Desiring Miss Darcy / Made For Each Other 2015
30 Lady Selby's Lover 2016
31 Gypsy Autumn 2016
32 The Seduction of Tallchief 2019
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Season of Mists 2012
2 Gabrielle's Bully / That Certain Boy 2012
Men In Blue Books
# Title Year
1 The Reforming of Matthew Dunn (By: Virginia Kantra) 1998
2 While She Was Sleeping (By: Diane Pershing) 1998
3 Engaging Sam (By: Ingrid Weaver) 1998
4 Girls' Night Out (By: Elizabeth August) 1998
5 One Silent Night (By: Debra Cowan) 1998
6 Murphy's Law (By: Marilyn Pappano) 1998
7 Bridger's Last Stand (By: Linda Winstead Jones) 1999
8 The Tough Guy and the Toddler (By: Diane Pershing) 1999
9 Most Wanted (By: Maggie Price) 1999
10 One Moment Past Midnight (By: Emilie Richards) 1999
11 An Officer and a Gentle Woman 1999
12 Marrying Mike... Again (By: Lisa Gardner) 2000
13 A Place to Call Home (By: Sharon Sala) 2000
Western Lovers Books
# Title Year
1 Wild Lady (By: Ann Major) 1981
2 Chase the Clouds (By: Eileen Nauman) 1983
3 Heart Of Ice (By: Diana Palmer) 1984
4 The Fairy Tale Girl (By: Ann Major) 1984
5 The Hawk and the Honey (By: Dixie Browning) 1984
6 Someone Waiting ( By: Joan Hohl) 1985
7 Texas Wildcat (By: Lindsay McKenna) 1985
8 Yesterday's Lies ( By: Lisa Jackson) 1986
9 Painted Sunsets (By: Rebecca Flanders) 1986
10 Heart of the Eagle (By: Lindsay McKenna) 1986
11 Betrayed By Love (By: Diana Palmer) 1987
12 Laughter in the Rain (By: Shirley Larson) 1987
13 All Things Considered (By: Debbie Macomber) 1987
14 Snow Bird (By: Lass Small) 1987
15 Fools Rush In (By: Ginna Gray) 1987
16 His and Hers (By: Pamela Bauer) 1987
17 All That Matters (By: Judith Duncan) 1987
18 A Deadly Breed (By: Caroline Burnes) 1988
19 Wellspring (By: Curtiss Matlock) 1988
20 Bittersweet (By: DeLoras Scott) 1988
21 A Wild Wind (By: Evelyn A. Crowe) 1988
22 Ambushed (By: Patricia Rosemoor) 1988
23 Carved In Stone (By: Kathleen Eagle) 1988
24 Mustang Man (By: Lee Magner) 1988
25 Family Affair (By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) 1988
26 Destiny's Child (By: Ann Major) 1988
27 Big Sky Country (By: Jackie Merritt) 1988
28 Ramblin' Man (By: Barbara Kaye) 1989
29 Wild Horse Canyon ( By: Elizabeth August) 1989
30 A Marriage of Convenience 1989
31 Not Part of the Bargain (By: Susan Fox) 1989
32 With No Regrets (By: Lisa Jackson) 1990
33 Sagebrush and Sunshine (By: Margot Dalton) 1990
34 Soul of the West (By: Suzanne Ellison) 1990
35 Rancho Diablo (By: Anne Stuart) 1990
36 A Home on the Range (By: Judith Bowen) 1992
37 The Countess and the Cowboy (By: Linda Randall Wisdom) 1993
38 Inheritance (By: Joleen Daniels) 1993
39 Rancher's Wife (By: Anne Marie Winston) 1995
40 The Best Things in Life (By: Rita Clay Estrada) 1995
41 Return to Yesterday (By: Annette Broadrick) 1995
42 Blue Sage (By: Anne Stuart) 1996
43 Live-In Mom (By: Laurie Paige) 1997
44 Cody Daniel's Return (By: Marilyn Pappano) 1998
Doreen Owens Malek Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women 1992
2 Angel Love 1996