Order of Americana Books

Janet Dailey's Americana series presents a sweeping literary journey across the United States through the lens of romance fiction. This ambitious collection features fifty standalone novels, with each book capturing the unique spirit and landscape of a different American state.

Launched in 1976, the series made its debut with six simultaneous releases: Boss Man From Ogallala, Land of Enchantment, Savage Land, Fire and Ice, The Homeplace, and After the Storm. What makes this series particularly appealing to readers is its flexible approach—since every novel stands completely on its own, you can dive into any state's story without worrying about reading order or missing crucial plot elements.

Whether you prefer to follow the original publication sequence or explore the books alphabetically by state, each Americana novel offers a self-contained romantic adventure rooted in its specific geographical setting. Below, you'll find Janet Dailey's complete Americana collection organized both by original release date and in chronological/alphabetical order for your reading convenience.

#TitleYearBuy
1
Sunrise CanyonSunrise Canyon
2016
1
Dangerous Masquerade: AlabamaDangerous Masquerade: Alabama
1976
2
Northern Magic: AlaskaNorthern Magic: Alaska
1982
2
Refuge CoveRefuge Cove
2018
3
Sonora Sundown: ArizonaSonora Sundown: Arizona
1978
3
Letters from Peaceful LaneLetters from Peaceful Lane
2019
4
Hart's Hollow FarmHart's Hollow Farm
2019
4
Valley of the Vapours: ArkansasValley of the Vapours: Arkansas
1976
5
Paradise PeakParadise Peak
2021
5
Fire and Ice: CaliforniaFire and Ice: California
1975
6
Hope CreekHope Creek
2022
6
After the Storm: ColoradoAfter the Storm: Colorado
1975
7
Blue Moon HavenBlue Moon Haven
2023
7
Difficult Decision: ConnecticutDifficult Decision: Connecticut
1980
8
Lone Oaks CrossingLone Oaks Crossing
2024
8
The Matchmakers: DelawareThe Matchmakers: Delaware
1977
9
Southern Nights: FloridaSouthern Nights: Florida
1980
10
Night of the Cotillion: GeorgiaNight of the Cotillion: Georgia
1976
11
Kona Winds: HawaiiKona Winds: Hawaii
1979
12
The Travelling Kind: IdahoThe Travelling Kind: Idaho
1981
13
A Lyon's Share: IllinoisA Lyon's Share: Illinois
1976
14
The Indy Man: IndianaThe Indy Man: Indiana
1977
15
The Homeplace: IowaThe Homeplace: Iowa
1976
16
The Mating Season: KansasThe Mating Season: Kansas
1980
17
Bluegrass King: KentuckyBluegrass King: Kentucky
1977
18
The Bride of the Delta Queen: LouisianaThe Bride of the Delta Queen: Louisiana
1978
19
Summer Mahogany: MaineSummer Mahogany: Maine
1978
20
Bed of Grass: MarylandBed of Grass: Maryland
1979
21
That Boston Man: MassachusettsThat Boston Man: Massachusetts
1979
22
Enemy in Camp: MichiganEnemy in Camp: Michigan
1980
23
Giant of Mesabi: MinnesotaGiant of Mesabi: Minnesota
1978
24
A Tradition of Pride: MississippiA Tradition of Pride: Mississippi
1981
25
Show Me: MissouriShow Me: Missouri
1976
26
Big Sky Country: MontanaBig Sky Country: Montana
1977
27
Boss Man From Ogallala: NebraskaBoss Man From Ogallala: Nebraska
1975
28
Reilly's Woman: NevadaReilly's Woman: Nevada
1977
29
Heart of Stone: New HampshireHeart of Stone: New Hampshire
1980
30
One of the Boys: New JerseyOne of the Boys: New Jersey
1981
31
Land of Enchantment: New MexicoLand of Enchantment: New Mexico
1975
32
Beware of the Stranger: New YorkBeware of the Stranger: New York
1978
33
That Carolina Summer: North CarolinaThat Carolina Summer: North Carolina
1981
34
Lord of the High Lonesome: North DakotaLord of the High Lonesome: North Dakota
1980
35
The Widow and the Wastrel: OhioThe Widow and the Wastrel: Ohio
1977
36
Six White Horses: OklahomaSix White Horses: Oklahoma
1977
37
To Tell the Truth: OregonTo Tell the Truth: Oregon
1977
38
The Thawing of a Mara: PennsylvaniaThe Thawing of a Mara: Pennsylvania
1980
39
Strange Bedfellow: Rhode IslandStrange Bedfellow: Rhode Island
1979
40
Low Country Liar: South CarolinaLow Country Liar: South Carolina
1979
41
Dakota Dreamin': South DakotaDakota Dreamin': South Dakota
1981
42
Sentimental Journey: TennesseeSentimental Journey: Tennessee
1979
43
Savage Land: TexasSavage Land: Texas
1974
44
A Land Called Deseret: UtahA Land Called Deseret: Utah
1979
45
Green Mountain Man: VermontGreen Mountain Man: Vermont
1978
46
Tidewater Lover: VirginiaTidewater Lover: Virginia
1978
47
For Mike's Sake: WashingtonFor Mike's Sake: Washington
1979
48
Wild and Wonderful: West VirginiaWild and Wonderful: West Virginia
1980
49
With a Little Luck: WisconsinWith a Little Luck: Wisconsin
1981
50
Darling Jenny: WyomingDarling Jenny: Wyoming
1975