Ruth Wind

Barbara Samuel is a highly acclaimed American author who has made a significant impact in the literary world. She is known for her exceptional storytelling abilities and versatility, as she writes under different pen names, including Barbara O'Neal and Ruth Wind. Samuel has received numerous accolades for her work, including multiple prestigious RITA awards from the Romance Writers of America. Her contributions to the genre have been recognized with her induction into the RWA Hall of Fame.

Barbara Samuel was born in 1959 and has since become a prominent figure in the literary community. Her writing career spans multiple genres, showcasing her versatility and talent. By adopting different pen names, she has been able to explore various styles and themes while maintaining a unique identity for each body of work. Barbara Samuel's dedication to her craft and her ability to captivate readers have earned her a loyal following and the respect of her peers.
The Red Creek Brothers / Last Roundup Books
# Title Year
1 Marriage Material 1997
2 Reckless 1997
3 Her Ideal Man 1997
Sisters of the Mountain Books
# Title Year
1 Juliet's Law 2006
2 Desi's Rescue 2007
3 Miranda's Revenge 2007
Men of the Land Books
# Title Year
1 Meant To Be Married 1998
2 Rio Grande Wedding 1999
Rainsinger Books
# Title Year
1 Walk In Beauty 1994
2 Rainsinger 1996
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Strangers on a Train 1989
2 Summer's Freedom 1990
3 Light of Day 1990
4 A Minute to Smile 1992
5 Jezebel's Blues 1992
6 Breaking The Rules 1994
7 The Last Chance Ranch 1995
8 For Christmas, Forever 1998
9 In the Midnight Rain 2000
10 The Diamond Secret 2006
Firstborn Sons Books
# Title Year
1 Born Brave 2001
2 Born a Hero 2001
3 Born To Protect 2001
4 Born Royal 2001
Athena Force Books
# Title Year
1 Proof 2004
2 Alias 2004
3 Exposed 2004
4 The Promise 2004
5 Double-Cross 2004
6 Pursued 2004
7 Justice 2004
8 Countdown 2005
9 Deceived 2005
10 Contact 2005
11 Payback 2005
12 Target 2005
13 Checkmate 2005
14 Flashback 2006
15 Look-Alike 2006
16 Pawn 2006
17 Comeback 2006
18 Line of Sight 2007
19 The Good Thief 2007
20 Charade 2007
21 Vendetta 2007
22 Stacked Deck 2007
23 Moving Target 2008
24 Breathless 2008
25 Flashpoint 2008
26 Beneath the Surface 2008
27 Disclosure 2008
28 Untouchable 2008
29 Without a Trace 2008
30 Exclusive 2011
Ruth Wind Anthologies
# Title Year
1 A Mother's Love 2008