Barbara Samuel

Barbara Samuel

Barbara Samuel also writes as: Ruth Wind and Barbara O'Neal.

Upcoming Barbara Samuel Books

July 29th, 2025: The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth (Standalone)

Memories of the Lost (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Barbara Samuel, on July 30th, 2024.

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Barbara Samuel Stats: The highest rated book by Barbara Samuel on Book Notification is In the Midnight Rain, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Art of Inheriting Secrets, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Barbara Samuel on Book Notification is When We Believed in Mermaids, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Write My Name Across the Sky, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Barbara Samuel books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of The Red Creek Brothers / Last Roundup Books in Publication Order (as Ruth Wind)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Marriage Material
1997
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2
Reckless
1997
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3
Her Ideal Man
1997
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4
Beautiful Stranger
2000
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List of Men of the Land Books in Publication Order (as Ruth Wind)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Meant To Be Married
1998
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2
Rio Grande Wedding
1999
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List of Rainsinger Books in Publication Order (as Ruth Wind)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Walk In Beauty
1994
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2
Rainsinger
1996
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List of St. Ives Family Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Black Angel
1999
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2
Night of Fire
2000
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List of Sisters of the Mountain Books in Publication Order (as Ruth Wind)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Juliet's Law
2006
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2
Desi's Rescue
2007
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3
Miranda's Revenge
2007
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Strangers on a Train ( As: Ruth Wind)
1989
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2
Summer's Freedom ( As: Ruth Wind)
1990
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3
Light of Day
1990
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4
A Minute to Smile ( As: Ruth Wind)
1992
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5
Jezebel's Blues ( As: Ruth Wind)
1992
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6
A Bed of Spices
1993
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7
Breaking The Rules ( As: Ruth Wind)
1994
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8
A Winter Ballad
1994
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9
The Last Chance Ranch ( As: Ruth Wind)
1995
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10
Lucien's Fall
1995
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11
Dancing Moon
1996
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12
Heart of a Knight
1997
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13
For Christmas, Forever ( As: Ruth Wind)
1998
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14
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In the Midnight Rain
2000
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15
No Place Like Home
2002
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16
10
A Piece of Heaven
2002
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17
The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue
2004
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18
Lady Luck's Map of Vegas
2004
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19
Madame Mirabou's School of Love / The Scent of Hours
2006
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20
The Diamond Secret ( As: Ruth Wind)
2006
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21
The Scent of Hours ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2006
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22
8
The Lost Recipe for Happiness ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2008
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23
8
The Secret of Everything ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2009
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24
7.3
How to Bake a Perfect Life
2010
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25
The Garden of Happy Endings
2012
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26
The Sleeping Night
2012
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27
8
The All You Can Dream Buffet
2014
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28
8.4
The Art of Inheriting Secrets ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2018
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29
7.9
When We Believed in Mermaids ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2019
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30
9
The Lost Girls of Devon ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2020
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7
Write My Name Across the Sky ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2021
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7
This Place of Wonder ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2022
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33
8.3
The Starfish Sisters ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2023
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34
Memories of the Lost ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2024
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The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth ( As: Barbara O'Neal)
2025
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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The True Story of Mattie Groves
2013
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2
Dog Heart
2013
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3
Faerie Lovers
2015
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List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Care and Feeding of The Girls in The Basement
2011
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2
Celebration Book
2011
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3
Writing Romantic Fiction
2014
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List of Firstborn Sons Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Born Brave ( As: Ruth Wind)
2001
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2
Born a Hero ( By: Paula Detmer Riggs)
2001
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3
Born To Protect ( By: Virginia Kantra)
2001
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4
Born Royal (By: Alexandra Sellers)
2001
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List of Athena Force Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Proof (By: Justine Davis)
2004
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2
Alias (By: Amy J. Fetzer)
2004
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3
Exposed (By: Katherine Garbera)
2004
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4
The Promise (By: Debra Webb)
2004
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5
Double-Cross (By: Meredith Fletcher)
2004
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6
Pursued (By: Catherine Mann)
2004
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7
Justice (By: Debra Webb)
2004
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Countdown ( As: Ruth Wind)
2005
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Deceived (By: Carla Cassidy)
2005
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10
Contact (By: Evelyn Vaughn)
2005
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Payback (By: Harper Allen)
2005
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12
Target (By: Cindy Dees)
2005
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13
Checkmate (By: Doranna Durgin)
2005
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14
Flashback (By: Justine Davis)
2006
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15
Look-Alike (By: Meredith Fletcher)
2006
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16
Pawn ( By: Carla Cassidy)
2006
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17
Comeback (By: Doranna Durgin)
2006
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18
6
Line of Sight (By: Rachel Caine)
2007
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19
The Good Thief (By: Judith Leon)
2007
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20
Charade (By: Kate Donovan)
2007
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21
Vendetta (By: Meredith Fletcher)
2007
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22
Stacked Deck (By: Rachel Caine, Terry Watkins)
2007
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23
Moving Target (By: Lori A. May)
2008
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24
Breathless (By: Sharron McClellan)
2008
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25
Flashpoint (By: Connie Hall)
2008
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26
Beneath the Surface (By: Meredith Fletcher)
2008
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27
Disclosure (By: Nancy Holder)
2008
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28
Untouchable (By: Stephanie Doyle)
2008
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29
Without a Trace (By: Sandra K. Moore)
2008
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30
Exclusive (By: Katherine Garbera)
2011
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List of Barbara Samuel Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Irish Magic
1997
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2
Faery Magic
1998
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3
A Mother's Love
2008
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4
Chalice of Roses
2009
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5
Whitehall - Season One Volume One
2016
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6
Whitehall - Season One Volume Two
2016
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Barbara Samuel

Barbara Samuel (Barbara Samuel, Lark O'Neal, Ruth Wind) was born in 1959 and is currently 66 years old. Barbara Samuel was born in Colorado, USA.

Barbara Samuel is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 35 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1989 with the novel Strangers on a Train. The most recently released novel was Memories of the Lost which was released in 2024.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Barbara Samuel are:

  1. John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.
  2. Kristin Hannah, author of the novel: The Nightingale.
  3. Barbara O'Neal, author of the novel: When We Believed in Mermaids.
  4. Kristin Harmel, author of the novel: The Book of Lost Names.
  5. Rhys Bowen, author of the Her Royal Spyness Series.

Barbara Samuel: F.A.Q

When was Barbara Samuel Born? How old is Barbara Samuel?

Barbara Samuel was born in 1959. Barbara Samuel is currently 66 years old.

Where was Barbara Samuel Born?

Barbara Samuel was born in Colorado, USA and is American.

What was the first book Barbara Samuel wrote?

The first book written by Barbara Samuel was Strangers on a Train, published in 1989.

What was the most recent book Barbara Samuel wrote?

Her most recently released work was Memories of the Lost on July 30th, 2024.

Will there be any more books by Barbara Samuel?

Barbara Samuel has a new book coming out on July 29th, 2025 called The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth.

How many books has Barbara Samuel written?

Barbara Samuel has written 56 books across 13 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 4 books in The Red Creek Brothers / Last Roundup Series
  • 2 books in the Men of the Land Series
  • 2 books in the Rainsinger Series
  • 2 books in the St. Ives Family Series
  • 3 books in the Sisters of the Mountain Series
  • 35 Standalone Novels
  • 3 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 10 Ruth Wind Standalone Novels
  • 18 Barbara O'Neal Standalone Novels
  • 3 Non-Fiction Books
  • 1 book in the Firstborn Sons Series
  • 1 book in the Athena Force Series

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