Soldiers of Fortune books in order

The Soldiers of Fortune series by Diana Palmer features eight romantic suspense novels about military men and mercenaries.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Fortune’s Hero 1985 Diana Palmer N/A
2 Soldier of Fortune 1985 Diana Palmer Buy
3 The Tender Stranger 1985 Diana Palmer Buy
4 Enamored 1988 Diana Palmer Buy
5 Mercenary’s Woman 2000 Diana Palmer Buy
6 Bound By Honor 2006 Diana Palmer N/A
7 The Winter Soldier 2001 Diana Palmer Buy
8 The Last Mercenary 2001 Diana Palmer Buy

The Soldiers of Fortune series collects eight Palmer romances featuring military men and mercenaries as heroes. Starting with Fortune’s Hero and Soldier of Fortune (both 1985), the series follows tough men who live by their own code and fall for women who can handle their dangerous lifestyles.

The mercenary and military angle gives these books a different flavor from Palmer’s ranch-set romances. There is more action and suspense mixed in with the love stories, and the heroes tend to be even more hard-edged than her cowboys and ranchers. Several titles overlap with the Rawhide & Lace series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Soldiers of Fortune series?

There are eight books in the Soldiers of Fortune series, published between 1985 and 2006.

What is the first book in the Soldiers of Fortune series?

The first book in the Soldiers of Fortune series is Fortune’s Hero, published in 1985.

Are the Soldiers of Fortune books action-heavy compared to Palmer's other work?

Yes, the Soldiers of Fortune books have more action and suspense than her typical ranch romances. The military and mercenary heroes bring danger and excitement that raise the stakes beyond the usual romantic conflicts.

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