If you love heart-pounding romantic suspense laced with small-town secrets, faith-inspired romance, and heroines who fight for justice, then Eleanor Atwood Gibson is about to become your new favorite author.
With over 20 novels and multiple bestselling series, Eleanor Atwood Gibson (who also writes sweet romance as “Eleanor Atwood”) has captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovered her through TikTok’s #BookTok community, this up-to-date guide will help you read her books in the perfect order—without spoilers!
Meet Eleanor Atwood Gibson
Eleanor masterfully blends edge-of-your-seat suspense with swoony, closed-door romance. Her stories often feature strong female protagonists, protective heroes (many in law enforcement or military), and themes of redemption, family, and second chances.
Ready to dive in? Here are all of Eleanor Atwood Gibson’s books in publication order, plus the recommended reading order for each series.
List of Eleanor Atwood Gibson Books in Series Order
Below is a comprehensive table of all books by Eleanor Atwood Gibson, organized by series and publication order. This includes her romantic suspense titles under the Eleanor Atwood Gibson pen name and her sweet romance titles under the Eleanor Atwood pen name. Standalones and novellas are grouped in their own category. Publication years are based on the latest available information as of December 2025. Upcoming releases are noted where applicable.
| Series | Book Number | Title | Publication Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ridge Security Series (Romantic Suspense) | 1 | Shadow of Suspicion | 2022 |
| 2 | Shadow of Fear | 2023 | |
| 3 | Shadow of Deception | 2023 | |
| 4 | Shadow of Danger | 2024 | |
| 5 | Shadow of Secrets | 2024 | |
| 6 | Shadow of Betrayal | 2025 | |
| Heroes of the Ozarks Series (Romantic Suspense) | 1 | Deep Trek | 2021 (Re-released 2023) |
| 2 | Last Taste of Freedom | 2021 | |
| 3 | Last Chance Ranch | 2022 | |
| 4 | Last Resort | 2022 | |
| 5 | Last Christmas Crush (Novella) | 2022 | |
| 6 | Last Second Chance | 2023 | |
| 7 | Last Place Prize | 2024 | |
| Texas Rangers: Elite Troop Series (Romantic Suspense) | 1 | Justice for Hattie Mayfair | 2023 |
| 2 | Justice for Lyla Rae | 2023 | |
| 3 | Justice for Sloane | 2024 | |
| 4 | Justice for Bella | 2024 | |
| 5 | Justice for Corrie | 2025 (Upcoming) | |
| Standalones & Novellas (Romantic Suspense) | – | Forgotten Secrets | 2022 |
| – | The Christmas Switch (Novella) | 2023 | |
| – | Dangerous Obsession | 2024 | |
| – | Her Only Hope | 2025 (Upcoming) | |
| The Independence Islands Series (Sweet Romance, Multi-Author) | 1 | Christmas on Ocracoke | 2020 |
| 2 | Heart Pressed | 2021 | |
| 3 | Bookers on the Rocks | 2021 | |
| 4 | Matchmaker’s Best Friend | 2022 | |
| 5 | The Worst Kept Secret | 2022 | |
| Other Sweet Romances (Standalones) | – | Mishaps off the Mainland | 2021 |
| – | Just Halston | 2022 | |
| – | Relying on the Unreliable | 2023 |
Eleanor Atwood Gibson Books in Order
Shadow Ridge Security Series (Romantic Suspense)
- Shadow of Suspicion (2022) – Brooke & Ryan
- Shadow of Fear (2023) – Natalie & Caleb
- Shadow of Deception (2023) – Lauren & Ethan
- Shadow of Danger (2024) – Tessa & Jake
- Shadow of Secrets (2024) – Mia & Garrett
- Shadow of Betrayal (2025) – Coming Spring 2025
Best reading order: Publication order (the overarching mystery builds across books).
Heroes of the Ozarks Series (Romantic Suspense)
- Deep Trek (2021) – Re-released under Gibson name in 2023
- Last Taste of Freedom (2021)
- Last Chance Ranch (2022)
- Last Resort (2022)
- Last Christmas Crush (2022) – Novella
- Last Second Chance (2023)
- Last Place Prize (2024)
Best reading order: Publication order. Each book works as a standalone, but recurring characters make it more fun in order!
Texas Rangers: Elite Troop Series (Romantic Suspense)
- Justice for Hattie Mayfair (2023)
- Justice for Lyla Rae (2023)
- Justice for Sloane (2024)
- Justice for Bella (2024)
- Justice for Corrie (2025) – Coming soon
Best reading order: Publication order (loose connections between characters).
Standalones & Novellas (Romantic Suspense)
- Forgotten Secrets (2022)
- The Christmas Switch (2023) – Christmas novella
- Dangerous Obsession (2024)
- Her Only Hope (2025) – Coming 2025
Sweet Romance (Written as Eleanor Atwood)
If you prefer fade-to-black, faith-filled romance without suspense:
The Independence Islands Series (Multi-author series)
- Christmas on Ocracoke (2020)
- Heart Pressed (2021)
- Bookers on the Rocks (2021)
- Matchmaker’s Best Friend (2022)
- The Worst Kept Secret (2022)
Other Sweet Romances
- Mishaps off the Mainland (2021)
- Just Halston (2022)
- Relying on the Unreliable (2023)
New to Eleanor Atwood Gibson? Start Here!
New readers usually fall in love fastest with:
- Shadow of Suspicion (Book 1 in her newest series – perfect mix of suspense and swoony romance)
- Deep Trek (the book that launched her suspense career)
- The Christmas Switch (short, festive, and addictive)
Where to Buy & Stay Updated
All books are available on Amazon (Kindle Unlimited for most titles!), Barnes & Noble, and in paperback. Join her reader group “Eleanor’s Entourage” on Facebook or follow her newsletter at eleanoratwoodgibson.com for exclusive bonus scenes, giveaways, and release alerts.
Final Thoughts
Once you read one Eleanor Atwood Gibson book, you won’t stop until you’ve binged them all. Her trademark blend of nail-biting suspense, heartfelt romance, and characters you wish were real keeps readers coming back again and again.
Happy reading, and welcome to the #GibsonGang! 🖤
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