River's Bend books in order

Q: "How many books are in the River's Bend series?"

"There are two books in the River's Bend series, published between 1988 and 2016."

Q: "What is the first book in the River's Bend series?"

"The first book in the River's Bend series is River's Bend, published in 1988."

Q: "How far apart are the River's Bend books published?"

"The two River's Bend books were published in 1988 and 2016, nearly 28 years apart, making it one of the longest gaps between installments in Ross's catalog."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	River’s Bend	1988	JoAnn Ross	Buy
2	Long Road Home	2016	JoAnn Ross	Buy

The unusual gap between the two River’s Bend books, from 1988 to 2016, means the series spans most of Ross’s publishing career. The first book belongs to her early category romance period; the second comes from her later self-publishing years when she returned to some older series and settings.

Readers picking up both will notice how Ross’s style evolved over those decades, from the tighter category format to the more expansive contemporary romance she developed in the intervening years.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the River's Bend series?

There are two books in the River’s Bend series, published between 1988 and 2016.

What is the first book in the River's Bend series?

The first book in the River’s Bend series is River’s Bend, published in 1988.

How far apart are the River's Bend books published?

The two River’s Bend books were published in 1988 and 2016, nearly 28 years apart, making it one of the longest gaps between installments in Ross’s catalog.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order