Colleen Shannon
About Me
Colleen Shannon grew up in West Texas where the skies are as limitless as the tales told by its many colorful residents. Surrounded by oil men, lawyers and drillers in a community that has produced two presidents and many national leaders and businessmen, Colleen grew up reading and writing stories of every kind. After college when she married and was expecting her first child, she used a scrap computer to write her first romance. She sold it herself in less than a year, and at the age of 26 began a new career and never looked back. The strength of her first book led to her nomination by Romantic Times as Best New Historical Author. She went on to win and/or be nominated for numerous other awards, including a Kiss Award for all three heroes of her Fairy Tale trilogy written for Dorchester Books. Her eighteen single title releases have appeared on numerous bestseller lists. She has well over a million books in print. Colleen’s latest interests include mainstream thrillers and screenplays. However, she truly enjoys exploring the myriad possibilities between men and women, and she expects to celebrate her love of romance and action with many more novels.
Her newest releases are contemporary romantic suspense from Kensington, a series about modern Texas Rangers. Colleen’s direct ancestor, a Texas Ranger, was one of the first people buried in Brown County cemetery, Texas. Another one of her ancestors was a signatory to the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Colleen Shannon graduated cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Archaeology and more recently earned her Master’s in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California.
Latest contemporary romantic suspense-Texas Ranger series
According to Amazon as of this posting date, all my books are rated over four stars except for Catspell, which has an unusual plot.
Heaven’s Rogue
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: England, 1887
Heaven’s Rogue is a romantic time-travel story where a museum curator brings a centuries-old marble statue to life with her touch. As the new millennium begins, she risks her career—and her heart—for a love that defies time.
Surrender The Night
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Regency London and Regency Cornwall
A fiery romance ignites when the reckless Earl of Brookstone tries to reclaim the spirited woman who refuses to be his mistress. But Katrina is determined to teach him that love—not wealth—is the greatest treasure of all.
Prince of Kisses
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Regency London and Regency Cornwall
An icy Victorian heiress clashes with a daring outsider who steals more than jewels—he steals her first kiss. In a battle of pride and passion, only true love can transform them both.
The Trelayne Inheritance
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Cornwall, England, 1
When women begin dying under mysterious circumstances, a brilliant chemist is drawn to the dark and enigmatic Earl of Trelayne. Amid whispers of vampires and forbidden desire, love may prove more dangerous than death itself.
The Steadfast Heart
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Regency London
Nearly ten years after losing his first love, Vincent Kimball is stunned to see her again as a ballerina who denies knowing him. Her heart still responds to him, and he’s determined to defy fate to reclaim the woman he believes is his destiny.
The Gentle Beast
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: London, 1772
Callista Raleigh’s world turns upside down when a masked stranger bent on revenge sweeps her into his hidden lair. Beneath his fury lies a wounded man whose heart only she can tame.
Midnight Rider
Genre: Historical Western Adventure
Setting: 1840, Old California
Disguised under many identities, Magdalena seeks to restore her honor while a daring sea captain discovers the passionate woman beneath her masks. Amid danger and secrets, their hearts are drawn together by irresistible desire.
Wild Heart Tamed
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Barbary Pirates, 1801 and Philadelphia, 1801
Leanna is kidnapped and trapped in a scandalous plot that forces her into a whirlwind marriage with the arrogant yet compelling Jason Blaine. As they flee to America, passion, betrayal, and revenge threaten to tear them apart. A sweeping historical romance where love is the only escape.
The Tender Devil
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Barbary Pirates, 1801 and Philadelphia, 1801
The Hawk’s Lady
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Barbary Pirates, 1801 and Philadelphia, 1801
Lady Victoria is captured by Barbary pirates while fleeing an arranged marriage, only to fall for the daring pirate captain known as the Hawk. Amid danger, betrayal, and forbidden desire, they risk everything to defy fate and fight for love.
Golden Fires
Genre: Archeological Adventure
Setting: Monaco and Mayan Mexico
Lina Collier travels to 1879 Mexico in search of gold on a daring archaeological expedition—but finds unexpected passion instead. As rugged guide Jeremy Mayhew protects her from danger, a fiery attraction ignites that may prove more powerful than the treasure they seek.
Heaven’s Hero
Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Setting: Renaissance Italy and Modern Day New York
A magic mirror sends ex-cop Nick Escavido back to the Renaissance, where he meets the fierce and captivating Lady Isabella. In a world of danger and destiny, he must rediscover his courage—and his heart.
Foster Justice
Genre: Contemporary Texas Thriller Suspense
Setting: Los Angeles and Amarillo, Texas
Texas Ranger Chad Foster heads to L.A. to rescue his missing brother and save his family ranch, but his only lead is a seductive dancer with secrets. As danger closes in, passion and betrayal threaten to derail both his case and his heart.
Sinclair Justice
Genre: Contemporary Texas Thriller Suspense
Setting: Amarillo, Texas and Mexico
Captain Ross Sinclair risks everything to take down a human trafficking cartel, joining forces with bold heiress Emm Rothschild. As betrayal and danger mount, justice and love collide in a deadly game.
Travis Justice
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Cornwall, England, 1878
Victorian lady Arielle Blaylock’s life changes when a mysterious Egyptian amulet draws her into a sensual, mystical love triangle. Torn between light and darkness, she must choose the destiny of her heart.
Catspell
Genre: Contemporary Texas Thriller Suspense
Setting: Austin, Texas
War-scarred Texas Ranger Zach Travis returns home seeking peace, but a mysterious and alluring thief pulls him into a dangerous mission. Caught between duty and desire, he must decide if she’s his enemy—or his salvation.
The Wolf of Haskell Hall
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Cornwall, England, 1878
The new heiress of Haskell Hall is captivated by the dark, irresistible Ian Griffith. As secrets unravel, passion and danger entwine in a seductive tale of romance and mystery
The Cat’s Meow
On Halloween night, a skeptical clipper captain must break a black witch’s curse to save the enchanting Kat. In doing so, he discovers magic, destiny, and unexpected love.
Heaven’s Rogue
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: England, 1887
Heaven’s Rogue is a romantic time-travel story where a museum curator brings a centuries-old marble statue to life with her touch. As the new millennium begins, she risks her career—and her heart—for a love that defies time.
Surrender The Night
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Regency London and Regency Cornwall
A fiery romance ignites when the reckless Earl of Brookstone tries to reclaim the spirited woman who refuses to be his mistress. But Katrina is determined to teach him that love—not wealth—is the greatest treasure of all.
Prince of Kisses
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Regency London and Regency Cornwall
An icy Victorian heiress clashes with a daring outsider who steals more than jewels—he steals her first kiss. In a battle of pride and passion, only true love can transform them both.
The Trelayne Inheritance
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Cornwall, England, 1
When women begin dying under mysterious circumstances, a brilliant chemist is drawn to the dark and enigmatic Earl of Trelayne. Amid whispers of vampires and forbidden desire, love may prove more dangerous than death itself.
The Steadfast Heart
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Regency London
Nearly ten years after losing his first love, Vincent Kimball is stunned to see her again as a ballerina who denies knowing him. Her heart still responds to him, and he’s determined to defy fate to reclaim the woman he believes is his destiny.
The Gentle Beast
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: London, 1772
Callista Raleigh’s world turns upside down when a masked stranger bent on revenge sweeps her into his hidden lair. Beneath his fury lies a wounded man whose heart only she can tame.
Midnight Rider
Genre: Historical Western Adventure
Setting: 1840, Old California
Disguised under many identities, Magdalena seeks to restore her honor while a daring sea captain discovers the passionate woman beneath her masks. Amid danger and secrets, their hearts are drawn together by irresistible desire.
Wild Heart Tamed
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Barbary Pirates, 1801 and Philadelphia, 1801
Leanna is kidnapped and trapped in a scandalous plot that forces her into a whirlwind marriage with the arrogant yet compelling Jason Blaine. As they flee to America, passion, betrayal, and revenge threaten to tear them apart. A sweeping historical romance where love is the only escape.
The Tender Devil
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Barbary Pirates, 1801 and Philadelphia, 1801
The Hawk’s Lady
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Barbary Pirates, 1801 and Philadelphia, 1801
Lady Victoria is captured by Barbary pirates while fleeing an arranged marriage, only to fall for the daring pirate captain known as the Hawk. Amid danger, betrayal, and forbidden desire, they risk everything to defy fate and fight for love.
Golden Fires
Genre: Archeological Adventure
Setting: Monaco and Mayan Mexico
Lina Collier travels to 1879 Mexico in search of gold on a daring archaeological expedition—but finds unexpected passion instead. As rugged guide Jeremy Mayhew protects her from danger, a fiery attraction ignites that may prove more powerful than the treasure they seek.
Heaven’s Hero
Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Setting: Renaissance Italy and Modern Day New York
A magic mirror sends ex-cop Nick Escavido back to the Renaissance, where he meets the fierce and captivating Lady Isabella. In a world of danger and destiny, he must rediscover his courage—and his heart.
Foster Justice
Genre: Contemporary Texas Thriller Suspense
Setting: Los Angeles and Amarillo, Texas
Texas Ranger Chad Foster heads to L.A. to rescue his missing brother and save his family ranch, but his only lead is a seductive dancer with secrets. As danger closes in, passion and betrayal threaten to derail both his case and his heart.
Sinclair Justice
Genre: Contemporary Texas Thriller Suspense
Setting: Amarillo, Texas and Mexico
Captain Ross Sinclair risks everything to take down a human trafficking cartel, joining forces with bold heiress Emm Rothschild. As betrayal and danger mount, justice and love collide in a deadly game.
Travis Justice
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Cornwall, England, 1878
Victorian lady Arielle Blaylock’s life changes when a mysterious Egyptian amulet draws her into a sensual, mystical love triangle. Torn between light and darkness, she must choose the destiny of her heart.
Catspell
Genre: Contemporary Texas Thriller Suspense
Setting: Austin, Texas
War-scarred Texas Ranger Zach Travis returns home seeking peace, but a mysterious and alluring thief pulls him into a dangerous mission. Caught between duty and desire, he must decide if she’s his enemy—or his salvation.
The Wolf of Haskell Hall
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Cornwall, England, 1878
The new heiress of Haskell Hall is captivated by the dark, irresistible Ian Griffith. As secrets unravel, passion and danger entwine in a seductive tale of romance and mystery
The Cat’s Meow
On Halloween night, a skeptical clipper captain must break a black witch’s curse to save the enchanting Kat. In doing so, he discovers magic, destiny, and unexpected love.
Reviews & Interviews
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The Gentle Beast
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: London, 1772
Awards:
-Best British Isles Historical, Romantic Times
-Kiss Award Best Hero, Romantic Times
Reviewer:
Kathe Robin, Romantic Times
The Steadfast Heart
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Regency London
Awards:
-Winner, Kiss Award, Romantic Times
Reviewer:
Kathe Robin, Romantic Times
Prince Of Kisses
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: England, 1887
Awards:
-Winner, Kiss Award, Romantic Times
-Barnes and Noble.com Bestselling Historicals
Reviewer:
Kathe Robin, Romantic Times
Midnight Rider
Genre: Historical Western Adventure
Setting: Old California, 1840
Awards:
-Best Western Adventure, Romantic Times
Reviewer:
Publisher’s Weekly
The Gentle Beast
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: London, 1772
Awards:
-Best British Isles Historical, Romantic Times
-Kiss Award Best Hero, Romantic Times
Reviewer:
Kathe Robin, Romantic Times
The Steadfast Heart
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: Regency London
Awards:
-Winner, Kiss Award, Romantic Times
Reviewer:
Kathe Robin, Romantic Times
Prince Of Kisses
Genre: Historical Romance
Setting: England, 1887
Awards:
-Winner, Kiss Award, Romantic Times
-Barnes and Noble.com Bestselling Historicals
Reviewer:
Kathe Robin, Romantic Times
Midnight Rider
Genre: Historical Western Adventure
Setting: Old California, 1840
Awards:
-Best Western Adventure, Romantic Times
Reviewer:
Publisher’s Weekly
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