Reckless books in order

Madeline Baker's Reckless series spans decades of Western historical romance, following passionate love stories set on the American frontier from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Reckless Heart 1985 Madeline Baker Buy
2 Reckless Love 1987 Madeline Baker Buy
3 Reckless Desire 1988 Madeline Baker Buy
4 Reckless Embrace 2002 Madeline Baker Buy
5 The Reckless Series (Contains Reckless Destiny & All Above) 2022 Madeline Baker Buy

The Reckless series began in 1985 and represents Madeline Baker’s Western historical romance roots. Before she became known for vampire fiction, Baker wrote passionate frontier romances where reckless hearts drove characters toward love.

The series spans her career, with books from the 1980s followed by Reckless Embrace in 2002. The 2022 collection brings the series together, compiling these connected tales of frontier passion for modern readers.

Baker’s Western romances feature the Native American characters and frontier settings that defined her early work. The Reckless series captures impulsive, passionate love in historical settings, showing another side of an author now primarily associated with paranormal romance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reading order for the Reckless series?

Read in publication order: Reckless Heart (1985), Reckless Love (1987), Reckless Desire (1988), and Reckless Embrace (2002). The 2022 collection compiles the series.

Are these books connected?

The books share thematic connections through the ‘Reckless’ motif, exploring passionate, impulsive love on the frontier. The later compilation brings them together as a complete set.

How does this series compare to Baker's paranormal romances?

The Reckless series is pure historical Western romance without supernatural elements. It represents Baker’s earlier career before she became known for vampire fiction.

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