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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
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1
Lovebirds at the Heartbreak Cafe
2014
North to Dry Creek Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Alaskan Sweethearts
2014
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Stranded with Santa
2002
2
Montana Mail-Order Bride
2022
3
Wyoming Mail-Order Bride
2023
Sonoma Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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
Life, Faith & Getting It Right Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Mother of Prevention
2005
2
Mother of Prevention (By: Lori Copeland)
2005
3
Bad Heiress Day (By: Allie Pleiter)
2005
4
Bad Heiress Day
2005
5
Love The Sinner (By: Lynn Bulock)
2005
6
Mom Over Miami
2005
7
Queen Esther & the Second Graders of Doom
2006
8
Mom Over Miami (By: Annie Jones)
2005
9
Norah's Ark
2006
10
Queen Esther & the Second Graders of Doom (By: Allie Pleiter)
2006
11
The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas
2006
12
Less Than Frank (By: Lynn Bulock)
2006
13
Norah's Ark (By: Judy Baer)
2006
14
The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas (By: Annie Jones)
2006
15
Going to the Chapel
2007
Steeple Hill Cafe Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Mother of Prevention (By: Lori Copeland)
2005
2
Mother of Prevention
2005
3
Mom Over Miami (By: Annie Jones)
2005
4
Mom Over Miami
2005
5
Million Dollar Dilemma
2005
6
Million Dollar Dilemma (By: Judy Baer)
2005
7
Georgia On Her Mind
2006
8
Georgia On Her Mind (By: Rachel Hauck)
2006
9
Norah's Ark (By: Judy Baer)
2006
10
Norah's Ark
2006
11
The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas
2006
12
The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas (By: Annie Jones)