Ruth Ryan Langan (born December 12, 1937 in Detroit) was an American writer of romance novels. She is a New York Times Bestselling author of over one hundred novels, both historical and contemporary under the penname Ruth Langan. She also writes contemporary Western romantic suspense for Grand Central Publishing, as well as some novellas for Jove under the pseudonym R. C. Ryan.
Biography Ruth Ryan Langan began her writing career in secret. Her family discovered her writings when her children came home unexpectedly from school one day and found her writing. When Langan's husband was told of her hobby, he bought her an electric typewriter "because 'writers need tools'". Her first book was published by Silhouette Books in 1981 after an editor picked it out of their slush pile. After the first sale was completed, Langan got an agent.
Langan is a charter member of the Romance Writers of America, and a member of DWW (Detroit Working Writers). She has five children and lives in Michigan.
Bibliography
As Ruth Langan
Texas
Texas Heart (1989) Texas Healer (1992) Texas Hero (1993)
Highlander Series
One Christmas Night (1999) also in omnibus One Christmas Night Highland Barbarian (1990) also in omnibus Ransomed Brides Highland Heather (1991) Highland Fire (1991) Highland Heart (1992) The Highlander (1994) Highland Heaven (1995)
The Jewels of Texas
Diamond (1996) Pearl (1996) Jade (1997) Ruby (1997) Malachite (1998)
O'Neil Saga
Rory (2002) Conor (1999) Briana (1999)
Wildes of Wyoming
Chance (2000) Hazard (2000) Ace (2000)
Sirens of the Sea
The Sea Witch (2000) The Sea Nymph (2001) The Sea Sprite (2001)
Lassiter Law
By Honor Bound (2001) Return of the Prodigal Son (2002) Banning's Woman (2002) His Father's Son (2002)
Sullivan Sisters
Awakening Alex (2001) Loving Lizbeth (2001) Seducing Celeste (2001)
Badlands
Badlands Law (2002) Badlands Legend (2002) Badlands Heart (2002)
Mystical Highlands
Highland Sword (2003) The Betrayal (2003) The Knight and the Seer (2003)
Devil’s Cove
Cover-Up (2004) also in Cover-Up / Shadows of the Past Wanted (2004) Vendetta (2004) Retribution (2004)
Stand Alone Novels
Just Like Yesterday (1981) Hidden Isle (1983) Beloved Gambler (1984) No Gentle Love (1984) Eden of Temptation (1984) Nevada Nights (1985) This Time Forever (1985) Star-crossed (1985) Family Secrets (1985) To Love a Dreamer (1985) September's Dream (1985) Mysteries of the Heart (1986) Whims of Fate (1986) The Proper Miss Porter (1987) Destiny's Daughter (1987) Mistress of the Seas (1988) Passage West (1988) The Heart's Secrets (1989) Captive of Desire (1990) Christmas Miracle (1992) Addy Starr (1992) Deception (1993) All That Glitters (1994) Christmas Miracle (1994) Dulcie's Gift (1996) The Courtship of Izzy McCree (1998) Blackthorne (1998) Paradise Falls (2004) Ashes of Dreams (2005) Duchess of Fifth Avenue (2006) Heart's Delight (2007) Angel (2014) Cross His Heart (2015) Passion's Law (2001) #7 in The Coltons Series Snowbound Cinderella (1999) #6 in the Fortunes of Texas Series Maverick Hearts (1996) also in omnibus Outlaw Brides
As R. C. Ryan
McCords
Montana Legacy (2010) Montana Destiny (2010) Montana Glory (2010)
Wyoming Sky
Quinn (2012) Josh (2012) Jake (2013)
Copper Creek Cowboys
The Maverick of Copper Creek (2014) The Rebel of Copper Creek (2015) The Legacy of Copper Creek (2015)
Home for Christmas
Home for Christmas (2015) Christmas at Bitter Creek (2015) also in omnibus Historical Christmas Stories 1990 and Safe Haven for Christmas
Malloys of Montana
Matt (2016) Luke (2016) A Cowboy's Christmas Eve (2016) Reed (2017)
Montana Strong
Cowboy on my Mind (2018) Cowboy Next Door (2019) A Cowboy To Love (2019)
Anthologies and collections Anthology or CollectionContentsPublication DateCoauthorHistorical Christmas Stories 1990Christmas at Bitter Creek1990Patricia Potter
Nora RobertsOutlaw BridesMaverick Hearts1996Elaine Coffman
Mary McBrideHoliday InnRachel's Hero1996Debra Dier
Linda Jones
Linda MadlRansomed BridesHighland Barbarian1998Patricia PotterOnce Upon A CastleFalcon's Lair1998Jill Gregory
Nora Roberts
Marianne WillmanOnce Upon A StarThe Curse of Castle Clough1999Jill Gregory
Nora Roberts
Marianne WillmanOne Christmas NightOne Christmas Night1999Jacqueline Navin
Lyn StoneOnce Upon A DreamThe Enchantment2000Jill Gregory
Nora Roberts
Marianne WillmanOnce Upon A RoseThe Roses of Glenross2001Jill Gregory
Nora Roberts
Marianne WillmanWild West Brides: Flanna and the Lawman/
This Side of Heaven/Second Chance BrideThis Side of Heaven2002Carolyn Davidson
Cathy MaxwellOnce Upon a KissSealed With a Kiss2002Jill Gregory
Nora Roberts
Marianne WillmanSafe Haven for ChristmasChristmas at Bitter Creek2002Paula Marshall
Deborah SimmonsOnce Upon a MidnightDream Lover2003Jill Gregory
Nora Roberts
Marianne WillmanThe Coltons: Brides of PrivilegeColton's Bride2004Kasey Michaels
Carolyn ZaneCover-Up / Shadows of the PastCover-Up2004Frances HousdenHer Passionate Protector / WantedWanted2004Laurey BrightMoon ShadowsBlood on the Moon2004Jill Gregory
Nora Roberts
Marianne WillmanRetribution / Makeover MissionRetribution2004Mary BuckhamBump in the NightThe Passenger2006Mary Blayney
Mary Kay McComas
J.D. RobbDead of NightTimeless2007Mary Blayney
Mary Kay McComas
J.D. RobbSuite 606Cold Case2008Mary Blayney
J.D. RobbThe LostLegacy2009Mary Blayney
Patricia Gaffney
J.D. RobbThe Other SideAlmost Heaven2010Mary Blayney
Mary Kay McComas
Patricia Gaffney
J.D. RobbThe UnquietThe Unforgiven2011Mary Blayney
Patricia Gaffney
Mary Kay McComas
J.D. RobbMirror MirrorStroke of Midnight2013Mary Blayney
Elaine Fox
Mary Kay McComas
J.D. RobbDown the Rabbit HoleFallen2015Mary Blayney
Elaine Fox
Mary Kay McComas
J.D. Robb
References
External links Official website