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 Light of Day ( As: Barbara Samuel) 1990
5 A Minute to Smile 1992
6 A Minute to Smile (As: Barbara Samuel) 1992
7 Jezebel's Blues 1992
8 Jezebel's Blues (As: Barbara Samuel) 1992
9 Breaking The Rules 1994
10 Breaking The Rules (As: Barbara Samuel) 1994
11 The Last Chance Ranch 1995
12 The Last Chance Ranch (As: Barbara Samuel) 1995
13 For Christmas, Forever (As: Barbara Samuel) 1998
14 For Christmas, Forever 1998
15 In the Midnight Rain 2000
16 In the Midnight Rain (With: Barbara O'Neal) 2000
17 The Diamond Secret 2006
18 The Diamond Secret (As: Barbara Samuel) 2006
Firstborn Sons Books
# Title Year
1 Born Brave 2001
2 Born a Hero ( By: Paula Detmer Riggs) 2001
3 Born a Hero 2001
4 Born To Protect ( By: Virginia Kantra) 2001
5 Born To Protect 2001
6 Born Royal 2001
7 Born Royal (By: Alexandra Sellers) 2001
Athena Force Books
# Title Year
1 Proof (By: Justine Davis) 2004
2 Proof 2004
3 Alias 2004
4 Alias (By: Amy J. Fetzer) 2004
5 Exposed (By: Katherine Garbera) 2004
6 Exposed 2004
7 The Promise 2004
8 The Promise (By: Debra Webb) 2004
9 Double-Cross 2004
10 Double-Cross (By: Meredith Fletcher) 2004
11 Pursued (By: Catherine Mann) 2004
12 Pursued 2004
13 Justice 2004
14 Justice (By: Debra Webb) 2004
15 Countdown 2005
16 Deceived (By: Carla Cassidy) 2005
17 Deceived 2005
18 Contact (By: Evelyn Vaughn) 2005
19 Contact 2005
20 Payback (By: Harper Allen) 2005
21 Payback 2005
22 Target 2005
23 Target (By: Cindy Dees) 2005
24 Checkmate 2005
25 Checkmate (By: Doranna Durgin) 2005
26 Flashback (By: Justine Davis) 2006
27 Flashback 2006
28 Look-Alike (By: Meredith Fletcher) 2006
29 Look-Alike 2006
30 Pawn 2006
31 Pawn ( By: Carla Cassidy) 2006
32 Comeback (By: Doranna Durgin) 2006
33 Comeback 2006
34 Line of Sight 2007
35 Line of Sight (By: Rachel Caine) 2007
36 The Good Thief 2007
37 The Good Thief (By: Judith Leon) 2007
38 Charade 2007
39 Charade (By: Kate Donovan) 2007
40 Vendetta (By: Meredith Fletcher) 2007
41 Vendetta 2007
42 Stacked Deck (By: Rachel Caine, Terry Watkins) 2007
43 Stacked Deck 2007
44 Moving Target (By: Lori A. May) 2008
45 Moving Target 2008
46 Breathless 2008
47 Breathless (By: Sharron McClellan) 2008
48 Flashpoint (By: Connie Hall) 2008
49 Flashpoint 2008
50 Beneath the Surface 2008
51 Beneath the Surface (By: Meredith Fletcher) 2008
52 Disclosure (By: Nancy Holder) 2008
53 Disclosure 2008
54 Untouchable 2008
55 Untouchable (By: Stephanie Doyle) 2008
56 Without a Trace 2008
57 Without a Trace (By: Sandra K. Moore) 2008
58 Exclusive (By: Katherine Garbera) 2011
59 Exclusive 2011
Ruth Wind Anthologies
# Title Year
1 A Mother's Love 2008