Lorraine Heath Short Stories/Novellas books in order

Lorraine Heath's short fiction includes The Gunslinger and The Reluctant Hero, standalone novellas spanning her western and historical interests.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Gunslinger 1999 Rachel Hawthorne Buy
2 The Reluctant Hero 2015 Rachel Hawthorne Buy

Lorraine Heath’s two standalone novellas bookend a significant stretch of her career. The Gunslinger (1999) comes from her Texas-focused early years, while The Reluctant Hero (2015) reflects her more mature, broader historical range.

Both novellas demonstrate Heath’s ability to create compelling characters and emotional situations in a compact format. They offer a concentrated version of the historical romance skills she deploys at full length in her series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Lorraine Heath Short Stories/Novellas series?

There are two books in the Lorraine Heath Short Stories/Novellas series, published between 1999 and 2015.

What is the first book in the Lorraine Heath Short Stories/Novellas series?

The first book in the Lorraine Heath Short Stories/Novellas series is The Gunslinger, published in 1999.

What period are the Lorraine Heath novellas set in?

The Gunslinger (1999) is set in the Old West, while The Reluctant Hero (2015) reflects her later, more varied historical interests. The two novellas span 16 years of her career.

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