Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Hot Water | 2016 | Terry Odell | Buy |
| 2 | In Deep Trouble | 2016 | Terry Odell | Buy |
| 3 | In Dire Straits | 2016 | Terry Odell | Buy |
| 4 | In the Crosshairs | 2022 | Terry Odell | Buy |
The Triple-D Ranch series by Terry Odell takes place on a dude ranch in the Colorado mountains. The first three books were published close together in 2016, with In the Crosshairs arriving in 2022. Each story follows a different character connected to the ranch, whether an owner, employee, or guest, as danger arrives in the peaceful mountain setting.
The books mix ranch life and outdoor scenery with suspense plots that threaten the characters and the ranch itself. Romance develops alongside the danger, following Odell’s established approach of giving equal attention to the relationship and the mystery. The Colorado mountain setting gives these books a different feel from her Florida-set Pine Hills Police series.
While each book has its own complete romance and suspense arc, the four books share recurring characters and a sense of place that rewards reading them in order. The Triple-D Ranch series will appeal to readers who enjoy western-flavored romantic suspense.