Gayle Wilson is a celebrated author and two-time RITA® Award winner, recognized for her contributions to romantic suspense. She won the RITA® Award for Best Romantic Suspense Novel in 2000 and for Best Romantic Novella in 2004. Her extensive body of work includes 41 novels and four novellas published under Harlequin Enterprises imprints such as Harlequin Historicals, Harlequin Intrigue, HQN Books, MIRA, and Mills & Boon. Among her notable works is "Victim," which earned her the Daphne du Maurier Award for Best Single Title Romantic Suspense in 2008.
With a master’s degree in secondary education and certification in gifted education, Wilson brings depth to her storytelling, informed by her experience as a high school history and English teacher. Her career in education spanned teaching remedial reading to advanced Shakespeare courses, reflecting her versatility. Beyond writing, she has been an active leader in the literary community, serving on the Romance Writers of America board of directors and as its president in 2006. Wilson’s novels are distinguished by their gripping suspense and emotional depth, cementing her reputation as a standout voice in romantic fiction.
Heart's Desire Books
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The Heart's Desire
1994
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The Heart's Wager
1995
3
The Gambler's Heart
1995
Home to Texas Books
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Ransom My Heart
1998
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Whisper My Love
1998
3
Remember My Touch
1998
Men of Mystery Books
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The Bride's Protector
1999
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The Stranger She Knew
1999
3
Her Baby, His Secret
1999
More Men of Mystery Books
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Her Private Bodyguard
2000
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Renegade Heart
2000
3
Midnight Remembered
2000
Phoenix Brotherhood Books
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Rafe Sinclair's Revenge
2002
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Under Surveillance
2003
3
Sight Unseen
2004
4
Rules of Engagement
2004
5
Take No Prisoners
2005
Sinclair Brides Books
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My Lady's Dare
2000
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Anne's Perfect Husband
2001
3
Her Dearest Sin
2002
Standalone Novels
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Only a Whisper
1996
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Raven's Vow
1997
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Heart Of The Night
1997
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His Secret Duchess
1997
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Honor's Bride
1998
6
Never Let Her Go
1998
7
Lady Sarah's Son
1999
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Night and Day (With: Anne Stuart)
2001
9
Secrets In Silence
2002
10
Keeping Watch
2003
11
In Plain Sight
2004
12
Wednesday's Child
2005
13
Double Blind
2005
14
The Inquisitor
2006
15
Bogeyman
2006
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The Suicide Club
2007
17
Victim
2008
18
Flashback
2011
Colorado Confidential Books
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Rocky Mountain Maverick
2003
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Special Agent Nanny ( By: Linda O. Johnston)
2003
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Kiss and Tell ( By: Amanda Stevens)
2003
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Covert Cowboy ( By: Harper Allen)
2003
5
A Warrior's Mission (By: Rita Herron)
2003
6
Cheyenne Wife (By: Judith Stacy)
2004
7
Rocky Mountain Marriage (By: Debra Lee Brown)
2004
Hidden Identity Books
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Undercover Christmas (By: B.J. Daniels)
1997
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The Redemption of Deke Summers
1997
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Wed to a Stranger? ( By: Jule McBride)
1997
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Alias: Daddy (By: Adrianne Lee)
1997
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Ben's Wife (By: Charlotte Douglas)
1997
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Married In Haste ( By: Dani Sinclair)
1998
McCord Family Countdown Books
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Stolen Moments (By: B.J. Daniels)
1999
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Memories at Midnight ( By: Joanna Wayne)
1999
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Each Precious Hour
1999
Regency Silk & Scandal Books (with Louise Allen, with Christine Merrill, with Julia Justiss, with Annie Burrows, with Margaret McPhee)
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The Viscount and the Virgin (By: Annie Burrows)
2010
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Unlacing the Innocent Miss (By: Margaret McPhee)
2010
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The Officer and the Proper Lady ( By: Louise Allen)
2010
4
Taming Her Gypsy Lover (By: Christine Merrill)
2010
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The Lord and the Wayward Lady (By: Louise Allen)
2010
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Paying the Virgin's Price ( By: Christine Merrill)
2010
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The Smuggler and the Society Bride (By: Julia Justiss)
2010
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Claiming the Forbidden Bride
2010
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Taken by the Wicked Rake ( By: Christine Merrill)
2010
Safe Haven Books
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The Message (By: Stella Cameron)
1988
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Measure of Deceit (By: Caroline Burnes)
1988
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Come Gentle the Dawn (By: Lindsay McKenna)
1989
4
Life Line (By: Rebecca York)
1990
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Deadly Currents (By: Caroline Burnes)
1992
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The Reluctant Bride (By: Barbara Bretton)
1992
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A Haven in His Arms (By: Phyllis Halldorson)
1993
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Hired Hand (By: Elizabeth Bevarly)
1993
9
Dead Heat (By: Patricia Rosemoor)
1993
10
Night Prince (By: Muriel Jensen)
1994
11
Tempting Faith (By: Susan Mallery)
1994
12
Odd Man Out (By: B.J. Daniels)
1995
13
True Lies (By: Ingrid Weaver)
1995
14
At the Midnight Hour (By: Alicia Scott)
1995
15
Caitlin's Guardian Angel (By: Marie Ferrarella)
1995
16
His Friend's Wife (By: Janice Kay Johnson)
1995
17
Badlands Bride (By: Cheryl St. John)
1996
18
The Marrying Kind (By: Beverly Bird)
1996
19
Renegade's Redemption (By: Lindsay Longford)
1997
20
Sunset Promises (By: Carla Cassidy)
1997
21
The Amnesiac Bride (By: Marie Ferrarella)
1997
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Return to Sender (By: Merline Lovelace)
1998
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Clay Yeager's Redemption (By: Justine Davis)
1999
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Keeping Annie Safe (By: Beverly Barton)
1999
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Her Private Bodyguard
2000
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Inadmissible Passion (By: Ann Voss Peterson)
2000
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One Good Man (By: Julie Miller)
2000
28
Secrets and Lies (By: Maggie Shayne)
2002
29
Memories of Megan (By: Rita Herron)
2002
Trueblood, Texas Books
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Someone's Baby ( By: Dani Sinclair)
2001
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The Cowboy Wants a Baby (By: Jo Leigh)
2001
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A Father's Vow ( By: Tina Leonard)
2001
4
Daddy Wanted ( By: Kate Hoffmann)
2001
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The Cowboy's Secret Son
2001
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The Rancher's Bride ( By: Tara Taylor Quinn)
2002
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Dylan's Destiny ( By: Kimberly Raye)
2002
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Hot on His Trail (By: Karen Hughes)
2002
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The Best Man in Texas ( By: Kelsey Roberts)
2002
10
The Sheriff Gets His Lady (By: Dani Sinclair)
2002
11
Truly, Madly, Deeply ( By: Vicki Lewis Thompson)
2002
12
Every Move You Make (By: Tori Carrington)
2002
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Hero for Hire (By: Jill Shalvis)
2004
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Her Protector (By: Liz Ireland)
2004
15
Lover Under Cover (By: Charlotte Douglas)
2004
Woman of Mystery Books
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Without a Past (By: Judi Lind)
1993
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Lying Eyes (By: Erika Rand)
1993
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His Brother's Keeper (By: Gay Cameron)
1994
4
Private Eyes (By: Madeline St. Claire)
1994
5
Looks Are Deceiving (By: Maggie Ferguson)
1994
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Deep in the Bayou (By: Joanna Wayne)
1994
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Something Borrowed, Something Blue (By: Adrianne Lee)
1994
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The Shelter of Her Arms (By: Jean Barrett)
1994
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Silent Masquerade (By: Molly Rice)
1995
10
Odd Man Out (By: B.J. Daniels)
1995
11
Indiscreet (By: Laura Parker)
1995
12
Tara's Child ( By: Susan Kearney)
1995
13
Echoes In The Dark
1995
14
His Secret Side (By: Pamela Burford)
1996
15
The Tender Hours (By: Paige Phillips)
1996
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The Hunt for Hawke's Daughter (By: Jean Barrett)
2001
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
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Bad Moon Rising (By: Kathleen Eagle)
1991
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One Last Chance (By: Justine Davis)
1993
11
A Vow to Love (By: Sherryl Woods)
1994
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A Match for Celia (By: Gina Wilkins)
1995
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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
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Remember My Touch
1998
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AKA: Marriage (By: Jule McBride)
1998
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Baby Our Baby (By: Patricia Thayer)
1999
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The President's Daughter (By: Annette Broadrick)
1999
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The Major and the Librarian (By: Nikki Benjamin)
1999
24
Mistaken Identity (By: Merline Lovelace)
2000
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Landry's Law (By: Kelsey Roberts)
2000
26
Love at First Sight (By: B.J. Daniels)
2000
27
Same Place, Same Time (By: C.J. Carmichael)
2000
28
My Baby, My Love (By: Dani Sinclair)
2000
29
That's Our Baby! (By: Pamela Browning)
2000
30
Daddy in Dress Blues (By: Cathie Linz)
2000
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Special Assignment: Baby (By: Debra Webb)
2001
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Code Name: Prince (By: Valerie Parv)
2001
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Dear Maggie (By: Brenda Novak)
2001
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Have Gown, Need Groom (By: Rita Herron)
2001
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The Marriage Conspiracy (By: Christine Rimmer)
2001
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If You Don't Know By Now (By: Teresa Southwick)
2001
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The Woman for Dusty Conrad (By: Tori Carrington)
2001
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On Pins and Needles (By: Victoria Pade)
2002
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Pregnant And Protected (By: Lilian Darcy)
2002
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Return of the Lawman (By: Lisa Childs)
2002
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The Man From Texas (By: Rebecca York)
2002
42
The Sheriff of Shelter Valley (By: Tara Taylor Quinn)