Jenna Kernan

Jenna Kernan is a successful American author, well-known for her romantic suspense series, Protectors at Heart. Her books are filled with excitement, grit, and adventure, designed to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Kernan's unique storytelling ability and heart-racing plots have earned her a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.

Born in the Leatherstocking Region of Upstate New York, Kernan later moved to the Hudson Valley, where she lived and worked for thirty years. It was during her spare time that she began writing, pursuing her passion until she was able to transition to full-time writing in 2015. Kernan's writing journey began with historical romance, paranormal romance, and romantic suspense, but she eventually found her niche in the chilling world of domestic thrillers.

Kernan has written over forty novels, with her debut thriller, "A Killer's Daughter," earning the bronze medal in popular fiction at the 2021 Florida Book Awards. Her 2022 domestic thriller, "The Ex-Wives," secured the gold in the same category. Her new novel, "The Nurse," was released in October 2023, and "The Patient's Daughter" followed in January 2024. Kernan's thrillers are known for their intensity, unsettling plots, and unexpected twists, making her a popular author in the genre.

In addition to her writing, Kernan is a member of several professional organizations, including International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Florida Mystery Writers, and Novelists, Inc. She currently resides in sunny Florida with her husband and has increased her sunscreen to SPF50. Kernan offers a free book as a welcome gift to new VIP Readers and can be found on various social media platforms, including BookBub, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. She also has a newsletter that readers can join on her website.
Agent Nadine Finch Books
# Title Year
1 A Killer's Daughter 2021
2 The Hunted Girls 2021
Apache Protectors Books
# Title Year
1 Shadow Wolf 2015
2 Hunter Moon 2015
3 Tribal Law 2016
4 Native Born 2016
Apache Protectors: Tribal Thunder Books
# Title Year
1 Turquoise Guardian 2016
2 Eagle Warrior 2017
3 Firewolf 2017
4 The Warrior's Way 2017
Apache Protectors: Wolf Den Books
# Title Year
1 Surrogate Escape 2018
2 Tribal Blood 2018
3 Undercover Scout 2018
4 Black Rock Guardian 2018
Enemy Soulmate Shifter Books
# Title Year
1 Captured by the Beast 2022
2 Awakened by the Beast 2022
3 Stolen by the Beast 2022
4 Taken by the Beast 2022
Protectors at Heart Books
# Title Year
1 Defensive Action 2019
2 Adirondack Attack 2019
3 Warning Shot 2019
4 Dangerous Conditions 2019
The Roth Family Lies Books
# Title Year
1 The Nurse 2023
2 The Patient's Daughter 2024
Smoke River Books
# Title Year
1 Wild West Christmas 2014
Trackers Books
# Title Year
1 Dream Stalker / Dream Tracker 2003
2 Ghost Stalker / Ghost Tracker 2011
3 Soul Whisperer / Soul Tracker / Way of Souls 2011
4 Beauty's Beast / Spirit Tracker / Seer of Souls 2013
Trail Blazers Books
# Title Year
1 Winter Woman 2003
2 Turner's Woman 2005
3 The Trapper 2005
4 High Plains Bride 2007
Winter Wild West Weddings Books
# Title Year
1 Fallen Angel 2019
2 His Brother's Bride 2019
3 The Sheriff's Housekeeper Bride 2019
4 A Family for the Rancher 2021
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Outlaw Bride 2008
2 His Dakota Captive 2010
3 Sierra Bride 2011
4 Gold Rush Groom 2011
5 The Texas Ranger's Daughter 2013
6 The Vampire's Wolf 2014
7 The Shifter's Choice 2014
8 Running Wolf 2015
9 The Warrior's Captive Bride 2016
10 His Dakota Bride 2020
11 Freedom's Price 2020
12 The Adoption 2022
13 The Ex Wives 2022
Short Story Collections
# Title Year
1 Western Christmas Weddings 2017
Cahill Cowboys Books
# Title Year
1 The Marshal and Miss Merritt 2011
2 The Lone Rancher 2011
3 The Last Cahill Cowboy 2012
Jenna Kernan Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Vampire's Wolf and The Resurrectionist 2014
2 Werewolf's Embrace 2014