Childless and Infertile This list contains romances with couples who are voluntarily child-free, infertile couples, couples pursuing or adoption and/or adoptive parents, and couples who have no children for whatever reason (though there may be children from a previous relationship). (List begun 01/04, updated 07/08)

	Childless by Choice
	Infertile Couples
	Adoptive Parents
	Otherwise Childless and Baby-free Epilogues

Childless by Choice

• Anyone But You (9/1996) by Jennifer Crusie - HLL-4
• Bet Me (2004) by Jennifer Crusie - Contemporary
• Sunburst (2/1984) by Jeanne Grant (Jennifer Greene) - THTH-14
• Danger in the Shadows (1999) by Dee Henderson - Contemporary
• Dark Fate (9/1995) by Charlotte Lamb - HP-1763
• Miss Emmaline and the Archangel (3/1993) by Rachel Lee - SIM-482
• First Kiss (2000) by Marilyn Pappano - Contemporary
• The Older Woman (1/2002) by Cheryl Reavis - SSE-1445
• The Dream Wedding (12/1997) by M.J. Rodgers - HI-445
• The Last Key (9/1984) by Beverly Sommers - HAR-69
• Family Blessings (1994) by LaVyrle Spencer - Contemporary
• Small Town Girl (1997) by LaVyrle Spencer - Contemporary
• Elegance (2003) by Kathleen Tessaro - Contemporary
• Strange Bedfellows (1/1984) by Elaine Tucker - THTH-12

Infertile Couples

• Teller of Tales (1993) by Laurel Ames - European Historical
• Lady X's Cowboy (2006) by Zoe Archer - European Historical
• Legacy (1996) by Jeanette Baker - Alternate Reality
• Wrapped in Wishes (1996) by Olga Bicos - Alternate Reality
• Fascination (5/1984) by Jackie Black - CES-28
• The Outlaw Hearts (1986) by Rebecca Brandewyne - American Historical
• Nobody's Baby (1/1988) by Barbara Bretton - HAR-230
• The Midwife's Secret (2003) by Kate Bridges - HH-644 - American Historical
• Fetters of the Past (1/1985) by Laurey Bright - SSE-213
• Scenes of Passion (7/2003) by Suzanne Brockmann - SD-1519
• The Courtesan (2005) by Susan Carroll - Medieval
• The Dark Queen (2005) by Susan Carroll - Medieval
• Satin and Steele (9/1982) by Jaelyn Conlee (Fayrene Preston) - SCAL-71
• Balancing Act (7/2003) by Lilian Darcy - SSE-1552
• Tyler's Folly (12/1984) by Joan Darling - THTH-45
• The Return of Eden McCall (7/1995) by Judith Duncan - SIM-651
• Always Annie (1999) by Liz Flaherty - Contemporary
• Crooked Hearts (1994) by Patricia Gaffney - American Historical
• Killjoy (2002) by Julie Garwood
• True Confessions (2001) by Rachel Gibson - Contemporary
• Head over Heels (1/1988) by Judy Gill - LS-228
• The Painted Lady (1993) by Lucia Grahame - European Historical
• The Star King (2000) by Susan Grant - Alternate Reality
• Dark Hills Rising (6/1975) by Anne Hampson - HP-95
• Twelve Days (2000) by Teresa Hill - Contemporary
• Star Light, Star Bright (9/1986) by Naomi Horton - SD-302
• Heartbreak Hero (8/2003) by Frances Housden - SIM-1241
• The Yellow Sock in The Story Jar (2003) by Angela Elwell Hunt - Inspirational
• The Impossible Alliance (4/2003) by Candace Irwin- SIM-1214
• The Magic Hour (1995) by Susan Isaacs - Contemporary
• Days of Grace (1984) by Brenda Jagger - European Historical
• Desperation (9/1989) by Charlotte Lamb - HP-1202
• Miss Emmaline and the Archangel (3/1993) by Rachel Lee - SIM-482
• To Touch the Sun (1991) by Barbara Leigh - HH-98 - Medieval
• Strategic Engagement (11/2003) by Catherine Mann - SIM-1257
• Cupid's Dart in From the Heart (1994) by Melinda McRae - Regency
• Looking Good (11/1991) by Judith McWilliams - HT-372
• Something Shady (1995) by Pamela Morsi - American Historical
• The Last of the Honky Tonk Angels (2003) by Marsha Moyer - Contemporary
• The Time Traveler's Wife (2003) by Audrey Niffenegger - Time Travel
• The Trouble with Joe (3/1994) by Emilie Richards - SSE-873
• Almost a Gentleman (2003) by Pam Rosenthal - European Historical
• Terms of Engagement (9/2001) by Kathryn Ross - HP-2204
• A Piece of Heaven (2003) by Barbara Samuel - Contemporary
• This Merry Bond (1961) by Sara Seale - HR-583
• Lady Delafont's Dilemma (2000) by Donna Simpson - Regency
• A Glimpse of Heaven (1995) by Barbara Dawson Smith - European Historical
• Happy New Year, Darling (1/1992) by Margaret St. George - HAR-421
• The Volan Curse (7/1994) by Jane Toombs - SS-35
• The Daughters Series (1977-1984) by Aola Vandergriff - American Historical
• A Secret Sorrow (6/1981) by Karen Van Der Zee - HP-433
• Expectations (7/1994) by Shannon Waverly - HR-3319
• Husband by Arrangement (5/2003) by Sarah Wood - HP-2323

Adoptive Parents

• Lady X's Cowboy (2006) by Zoe Archer - European Historical
• Fascination (5/1984) by Jackie Black - CES-28
• The Christmas Children (12/2003) by Irene Brand - LI-234
• The Outlaw Hearts (1986) by Rebecca Brandewyne - American Historical
• Embraced by Love (1995) by Suzanne Brockmann - Contemporary
• Adopted Dad (1/2000) by Donna Clayton - SR-1417
• Family Likeness (11/1996) by Margot Dalton - HSR-714
• Child is Waiting (7/1993) by Christine D'Angelo - SIM-509
• Her First Mother (3/1998) by Kayla Daniels - SIM-844
• Balancing Act (7/2003) by Lilian Darcy - SSE-1552
• Tyler's Folly (12/1984) by Joan Darling - THTH-45
• Baby of the Bride (4/1996) by Kay David - SIM-706
• The Return of Eden McCall (7/1995) by Judith Duncan - SIM-651
• Heroes Great and Small (6/1993) by Marie Ferrarella - SIM-501
• Twelve Days (2000) by Teresa Hill - Contemporary
• The Yellow Sock in The Story Jar (2003) by Angela Elwell Hunt - Inspirational
• Open Secret (3/2006) by Janice Kay Johnson - HSR-1332
• With this Ring (1997) by Carla Kelly - Regency
• Strategic Engagement (11/2003) by Catherine Mann - SIM-1257
• AKA: Marriage (7/1998) by Jule McBride - HAR-733
• Mission: Motherhood (9/1997) by Jule McBride - HAR-693
• Looking Good (11/1991) by Judith McWilliams - HT-372
• Make Way for Babies (4/2000) by Laurie Paige - SSE-1317
• For the Love of a Child (2/1994) by Catherine Palmer - SIM-55
• Desperately Seeking Dad (2/2000) by Marta Perry - LI-91
• The Trouble with Joe (3/1994) by Emilie Richards - SSE-873
• Baby Makes Three (11/1996) by Marion Collins Smith - SIM-747
• Baby Mine (3/1992) by Erica Spindler - SSE-728
• What Child Is This? (12/1999) by Karen Young - HSR-881

Otherwise Childless and Baby-free Epilogues

• Scenes of Passion (7/2003) by Suzanne Brockmann - SD-1519
• Captives of the Night (1994) by Loretta Chase - European Historical
• Crazy for You (1999) by Jennifer Crusie - Contemporary
• A Silver Mirror (1989) by Roberta Gellis - Medieval
• The Veil of Night (2005) by Lydia Joyce - European Historical
• Do-Over (11/2003) by Dorien Kelly - HFL-3
• Fortune's Smile (9/1984) by Cassie Miles - THTH-35
• Remember the Time (1997) by Annette Reynolds - Contemporary
• In Death Series (1995-) by J.D. Robb - Futuristic
• After All These Years (7/1984) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel - HAR-2
• Fathers and Other Strangers (9/2003) by Karen Templeton - SIM-1244

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