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.
Ruth Ryan Langan | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1937 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Pen name | Ruth Langan |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Romance |
| Children | 5 |
| Website | |
| www | |
Biography
editRuth 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'".[1] 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.[2]
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.[2]
Bibliography
editAs Ruth Langan
editTexas
edit- Texas Heart (1989)
- Texas Healer (1992)
- Texas Hero (1993)
Highlander Series
edit- 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
edit- Diamond (1996)
- Pearl (1996)
- Jade (1997)
- Ruby (1997)
- Malachite (1998)
O'Neil Saga
edit- Rory (2002)
- Conor (1999)
- Briana (1999)
Wildes of Wyoming
edit- Chance (2000)
- Hazard (2000)
- Ace (2000)
Sirens of the Sea
edit- The Sea Witch (2000)
- The Sea Nymph (2001)
- The Sea Sprite (2001)
Lassiter Law
edit- By Honor Bound (2001)
- Return of the Prodigal Son (2002)
- Banning's Woman (2002)
- His Father's Son (2002)
Sullivan Sisters
edit- Awakening Alex (2001)
- Loving Lizbeth (2001)
- Seducing Celeste (2001)
Badlands
edit- Badlands Law (2002)
- Badlands Legend (2002)
- Badlands Heart (2002)
Mystical Highlands
edit- Highland Sword (2003)
- The Betrayal (2003)
- The Knight and the Seer (2003)
Devil’s Cove
edit- Cover-Up (2004) also in Cover-Up / Shadows of the Past
- Wanted (2004)
- Vendetta (2004)
- Retribution (2004)
Stand Alone Novels
edit- 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
editMcCords
edit- Montana Legacy (2010)
- Montana Destiny (2010)
- Montana Glory (2010)
Wyoming Sky
edit- Quinn (2012)
- Josh (2012)
- Jake (2013)
Copper Creek Cowboys
edit- The Maverick of Copper Creek (2014)
- The Rebel of Copper Creek (2015)
- The Legacy of Copper Creek (2015)
Home for Christmas
edit- Home for Christmas (2015)
- Christmas at Bitter Creek (2015) also in omnibus Historical Christmas Stories 1990 and Safe Haven for Christmas
Malloys of Montana
edit- Matt (2016)
- Luke (2016)
- A Cowboy's Christmas Eve (2016)
- Reed (2017)
Montana Strong
edit- Cowboy on my Mind (2018)
- Cowboy Next Door (2019)
- A Cowboy To Love (2019)
Anthologies and collections
edit| Anthology or Collection | Contents | Publication
Date |
Coauthor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Christmas Stories 1990 | Christmas at Bitter Creek | 1990 | Patricia Potter |
| Outlaw Brides | Maverick Hearts | 1996 | Elaine Coffman |
| Holiday Inn | Rachel's Hero | 1996 | Debra Dier |
| Ransomed Brides | Highland Barbarian | 1998 | Patricia Potter |
| Once Upon A Castle | Falcon's Lair | 1998 | Jill Gregory |
| Once Upon A Star | The Curse of Castle Clough | 1999 | Jill Gregory |
| One Christmas Night | One Christmas Night | 1999 | Jacqueline Navin |
| Once Upon A Dream | The Enchantment | 2000 | Jill Gregory |
| Once Upon A Rose | The Roses of Glenross | 2001 | Jill Gregory |
| Wild West Brides: Flanna and the Lawman/
This Side of Heaven/Second Chance Bride |
This Side of Heaven | 2002 | Carolyn Davidson |
| Once Upon a Kiss | Sealed With a Kiss | 2002 | Jill Gregory |
| Safe Haven for Christmas | Christmas at Bitter Creek | 2002 | Paula Marshall |
| Once Upon a Midnight | Dream Lover | 2003 | Jill Gregory |
| The Coltons: Brides of Privilege | Colton's Bride | 2004 | Kasey Michaels |
| Cover-Up / Shadows of the Past | Cover-Up | 2004 | Frances Housden |
| Her Passionate Protector / Wanted | Wanted | 2004 | Laurey Bright |
| Moon Shadows | Blood on the Moon | 2004 | Jill Gregory |
| Retribution / Makeover Mission | Retribution | 2004 | Mary Buckham |
| Bump in the Night | The Passenger | 2006 | Mary Blayney |
| Dead of Night | Timeless | 2007 | Mary Blayney |
| Suite 606 | Cold Case | 2008 | Mary Blayney |
| The Lost | Legacy | 2009 | Mary Blayney |
| The Other Side | Almost Heaven | 2010 | Mary Blayney |
| The Unquiet | The Unforgiven | 2011 | Mary Blayney |
| Mirror Mirror | Stroke of Midnight | 2013 | Mary Blayney |
| Down the Rabbit Hole | Fallen | 2015 | Mary Blayney |
References
edit- ^ Gold, Laurie (July 11, 1996). "Journal Entry – Day 2, July 11, 1996". All About Romance. Archived from the original on August 8, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
- ^ a b Morelli, Linda. "From Highlanders to Cowboys: An Interview with Ruth Ryan Langan, New York Times Best Selling Author". Gotta Write Network. Archived from the original on 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2007-11-09.