U.S. Marshals books in order

Q: "How many books are in the U.S. Marshals series?"

"There are eight books in the U.S. Marshals series, published between 2005 and 2021."

Q: "What is the first book in the U.S. Marshals series?"

"The first book in the U.S. Marshals series is Hunted, published in 2005."

Q: "Is the U.S. Marshals series connected to the U.S. Marshals, Born and Bred series?"

"Yes, the two series overlap. Several books, including Saving Joe (2005), Marrying the Marshal (2006), and His Baby Bonus (2006), appear in both series. Born and Bred focuses on a subset of characters from the broader U.S. Marshals lineup, so reading one will introduce you to characters from the other."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Hunted	2005	Laura Marie Altom	Buy
2	Saving Joe	2005	Laura Marie Altom	N/A
3	Chased	2006	Laura Marie Altom	Buy
4	Marrying the Marshal	2006	Laura Marie Altom	N/A
5	His Baby Bonus	2006	Laura Marie Altom	N/A
6	Prey	2006	Laura Marie Altom	Buy
7	To Catch a Husband	2006	Laura Marie Altom	N/A
8	Cooked	2021	Laura Marie Altom	Buy

The U.S. Marshals series by Laura Marie Altom spans eight books from Hunted (2005) to Cooked (2021), making it one of her longest-running series by publication timeline. The core of the series landed in 2005-2006 with a burst of titles: Hunted, Saving Joe, Chased, Marrying the Marshal, His Baby Bonus, Prey, and To Catch a Husband. Then, after a fifteen-year gap, Cooked arrived in 2021 as a late addition.

This series leans into romantic suspense rather than the pure family romance of Altom’s Fatherhood or Baby Boom books. The heroes are federal law enforcement officers, and the plots involve tracking down fugitives, protecting witnesses, and staying alive. Several books overlap with the U.S. Marshals, Born and Bred sub-series, which focuses on a particular family within the same world. Readers who want something with more action and tension from Altom’s catalog will find the U.S. Marshals series a good fit, especially the tightly clustered 2005-2006 entries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the U.S. Marshals series?

There are eight books in the U.S. Marshals series, published between 2005 and 2021.

What is the first book in the U.S. Marshals series?

The first book in the U.S. Marshals series is Hunted, published in 2005.

Is the U.S. Marshals series connected to the U.S. Marshals, Born and Bred series?

Yes, the two series overlap. Several books, including Saving Joe (2005), Marrying the Marshal (2006), and His Baby Bonus (2006), appear in both series. Born and Bred focuses on a subset of characters from the broader U.S. Marshals lineup, so reading one will introduce you to characters from the other.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order