Family Matters books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Family Matters series?"

"There are five books in the Family Matters series, published in 1999."

Q: "What is the first book in the Family Matters series?"

"The first book in the Family Matters series is Family by the Bunch, published in 1999."

Q: "Are all five Family Matters books connected stories or standalone romances?"

"The books share a series label and thematic focus on family but each features different characters, so they can be read independently."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Family by the Bunch	1999	Maris Soule	Buy
2	A Family for the Sheriff	1999	Maris Soule	Buy
3	Husband Found	1999	Maris Soule	Buy
4	The Way to a Cowboy’s Heart	1999	Maris Soule	Buy
5	Paternity Lessons	1999	Maris Soule	Buy

The Family Matters series from Maris Soule ran to five books, all published in 1999 as part of Harlequin’s category romance output. Titles like A Family for the Sheriff, Husband Found, and Paternity Lessons reflect the series’ focus on family formation, second chances, and small-town community.

The tight publication schedule — five books in a single year — was typical of how Harlequin category romance worked at the time, with authors producing multiple short novels for a monthly release model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Family Matters series?

There are five books in the Family Matters series, published in 1999.

What is the first book in the Family Matters series?

The first book in the Family Matters series is Family by the Bunch, published in 1999.

Are all five Family Matters books connected stories or standalone romances?

The books share a series label and thematic focus on family but each features different characters, so they can be read independently.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order