Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Colton Ransom | 2013 | Marie Ferrarella | N/A |
| 2 | Colton Baby Rescue | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 3 | Colton by Blood | 2013 | Marie Ferrarella | N/A |
| 4 | Colton’s Deadly Engagement | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 5 | The Missing Colton | 2013 | Marie Ferrarella | N/A |
| 6 | Colton K-9 Bodyguard | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 7 | The Colton Bride | 2013 | Marie Ferrarella | N/A |
| 8 | Colton and the Single Mom | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 9 | The Colton Heir | 2013 | Marie Ferrarella | N/A |
| 10 | Colton P.I. Protector | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 11 | Colton’s Cinderella Bride | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 12 | K-9 Baby Protector | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 13 | The Pregnant Colton Witness | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 14 | Colton’s Christmas Cop | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 15 | Colton’s Fugitive Family | 2018 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
| 16 | Deadly Trap | 2022 | Marie Ferrarella | Buy |
The Coltons of Red Ridge is one of the larger entries in the Colton family saga, with sixteen books published between 2013 and 2022. Set in the fictional town of Red Ridge, the series blends traditional Colton family drama with a strong K-9 law enforcement presence. Several of the heroes work alongside trained police dogs, which gives these books a distinctive angle compared to other Colton series.
The early 2013 books, including The Colton Ransom and The Missing Colton, set the stage with kidnappings and family mysteries. The 2018 entries form the bulk of the series and lean heavily into the K-9 theme with Colton K-9 Bodyguard, K-9 Baby Protector, and Colton’s Cinderella Bride. Babies, pregnant witnesses, and holiday settings keep the personal stakes high, while the professional dangers facing the Colton family provide steady tension. Deadly Trap, the 2022 finale, wraps things up with one last dose of suspense.