Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saving Dr. Ryan | 2003 | Karen Templeton | Buy |
| 2 | Fathers and Other Strangers | 2003 | Karen Templeton | Buy |
| 3 | Everybody’s Hero | 2004 | Karen Templeton | Buy |
| 4 | Staking His Claim | 2004 | Karen Templeton | Buy |
| 5 | Swept Away | 2005 | Karen Templeton | Buy |
| 6 | A Husband’s Watch | 2006 | Karen Templeton | Buy |
The Men Of Mayes County is a six-book series published between 2003 and 2006. Set in a fictional Oklahoma county, the books follow different men from the community as they navigate romance alongside the demands of small-town life. The series includes doctors, ranchers, and ordinary working men who all share roots in Mayes County.
Templeton’s strength in this series is the sense of community she builds across the six books. Characters from earlier installments appear in later ones, and the county itself feels like a real place with its own rhythms and relationships. Readers who enjoy small-town romance with a strong sense of place will find this series rewarding.