Order of Christina Skye Books

Writing under the pen name Christina Skye, Roberta Helmer (1950-2018) captivated romance readers as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelist. Her impressive academic background included studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Ohio State University, where she mastered multiple languages and earned a doctorate in classical Chinese literature.

Skye built a devoted following through her compelling series, including the beloved Draycott Abbey books, the action-packed SEAL and Code Name series, and various other romantic series. She launched her publishing career in 1990 with her debut novel Defiant Captive, beginning what would become a prolific writing journey spanning nearly three decades.

Her novels transported readers to exotic locations and thrilling adventures, from the gaslit streets of London to the sultry hills of Ceylon in The Ruby, where Barrett Winslow encounters the mysterious Deveril Pagan, Viscount St. Cyr—known as the Tiger Sahib in his colonial domain. The legendary ruby at the story's heart proves both treasure and curse, weaving together passion, danger, and dark secrets across glittering ballrooms and untamed tropical shores.

In The Black Rose, Skye continued weaving tales of Barrett and Deveril's fateful encounters, blending romance with adventure as ancient legacies and modern desires collide.

Skye also delighted readers with contemporary romance in novels like 2000 Kisses, where burned-out PR executive Tess O'Mara's life turns upside down when a computer error deposits a million dollars in her account. Her flight from danger leads her to Almost, Arizona, and into the arms of Sheriff Jake McCall, proving that sometimes the most unexpected detours lead to the greatest adventures.