Janet Tronstad

Janet Tronstad is a successful American author, well-known for her series such as The Dry Creek series and The Sisterhood of the Dropped Stitches series. She has made significant contributions to the historical romance, inspirational, and young adult genres. Tronstad's writing career includes several popular book series, standalone books, and collaborations with other authors.

Raised in rural Montana on a small farm near Fort Shaw, Tronstad's childhood experiences have greatly influenced her work. She attended a school situated in an old fort, which has been a source of inspiration for some of her stories. After growing up in Montana, she moved to the urban spaces of Pasadena, California, where she currently resides. This relocation has also found its way into Tronstad's books, as seen in her Pasadena-based series, The Sisterhood of the Dropped Stitches.

Tronstad's bibliography boasts several popular series, including Dry Creek, Sisterhood of Dropped Stitches, Return to Dry Creek, Webster's Crossing, and North to Dry. Her work also includes standalone books and collaborations with other authors. Her books have captured the attention of readers and critics alike, earning her recognition from reputable sources such as USA TODAY and PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY. Tronstad's stories, whether set in the pastoral landscapes of Montana or the vibrant cityscapes of California, continue to captivate audiences with their engaging narratives and relatable characters.
Dry Creek Books
# Title Year
1 An Angel for Dry Creek 1999
2 A Gentleman for Dry Creek 2000
3 A Baby for Dry Creek 2001
4 A Rich Man for Dry Creek 2002
5 A Hero for Dry Creek 2003
6 A Dry Creek Christmas 2004
7 Sugar Plums for Dry Creek 2005
8 At Home in Dry Creek 2006
9 A Match Made In Dry Creek / Seven Hundred Pansies 2007
10 Shepherds Abiding in Dry Creek 2007
11 Dry Creek Sweethearts 2008
12 Calico Christmas at Dry Creek 2008
13 A Dry Creek Courtship 2008
14 Snowbound in Dry Creek 2008
15 Silent Night in Dry Creek 2009
16 Wife Wanted in Dry Creek 2010
17 A Bride for Dry Creek 2010
18 Easter in Dry Creek 2017
19 Dry Creek Daddy 2018
20 His Dry Creek Inheritance 2021
21 His Dry Creek Legacy 2021
Sisterhood of the Dropped Stitches Books
# Title Year
1 The Sisterhood of the Dropped Stitches 2007
2 A Dropped Stitches Christmas 2007
3 A Heart for the Dropped Stitches 2007
4 A Dropped Stitches Wedding 2009
Return to Dry Creek Books
# Title Year
1 Sleigh Bells for Dry Creek 2011
2 Second Chance in Dry Creek 2012
3 Lilac Wedding in Dry Creek 2012
4 Wildflower Bride in Dry Creek 2012
5 White Christmas in Dry Creek 2013
Webster's Crossing Books
# Title Year
1 Lovebirds at the Heartbreak Cafe 2014
North to Dry Creek Books
# Title Year
1 Alaskan Sweethearts 2014
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Stranded with Santa 2002
2 Montana Mail-Order Bride 2022
3 Wyoming Mail-Order Bride 2023
Sonoma Books
# Title Year
1 Deadly Intent 2009
2 Formula for Danger 2010
3 Stalker in the Shadows 2012
4 Narrow Escape 2013
5 Treacherous Intent 2014
6 Necessary Proof 2014
7 First Kisses 2014
8 Unshakeable Pursuit 2014
9 Gone Missing 2015
Inspy Kisses Books
# Title Year
1 First Kisses 2014
2 Sealed with a Kiss 2014
Life, Faith & Getting It Right Books
# Title Year
1 Mother of Prevention 2005
2 Bad Heiress Day 2005
3 Mom Over Miami 2005
4 Queen Esther & the Second Graders of Doom 2006
5 Norah's Ark 2006
6 The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas 2006
7 Going to the Chapel 2007
Steeple Hill Cafe Books
# Title Year
1 Mother of Prevention 2005
2 Mom Over Miami 2005
3 Million Dollar Dilemma 2005
4 Georgia On Her Mind 2006
5 Norah's Ark 2006
6 The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas 2006
7 Going to the Chapel 2007
8 Sadie-in-Waiting 2010
Janet Tronstad Anthologies
# Title Year
1 I Never Thought I'd See You Again 2013