Nan Reinhardt

Hi, I’m Nan and I’m a USA Today bestselling author of sweet and sensual romance novels featuring women in their prime. I’m also a wife, a mom, a mother-in-law, and grandmother to an active little boy and two sweet dogs. I’ve been an antiques dealer, a bank teller, a stay-at-home mom, a secretary, and for the last 30 years, I’ve earned my living as a freelance copy editor and proofreader.

But writing is my first and most enduring passion. I can’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t writing—I wrote my first romance novel at the age of ten. It involved a love story between the most sophisticated person I knew at the time, my older sister (who was in high school!), and a member of Herman’s Hermits. If you know who they are, you’re my audience! I’m still writing romance, but this time from the viewpoint of a wiser, slightly rumpled, woman in her prime instead of a starry-eyed preteen. I live in the Midwest with my husband of 53 years, where we divide our time between a house in the city and a cottage on a lake.

I’ve completed 23 novels; Rule Number One is published and available at Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com. Four others are part of the Women of Willow Bay series, Once More From the Top, Sex and the Widow Miles, The Summer of Second Chances, and Saving Sarah  are also available in e-book and print at all book retailers.

My first River’s Edge series, The Four Irish Brothers Winery, from Tule Publishing, includes A Small Town Christmas, Meant to Be,  Christmas with You, and The Baby Contract, which are all currently available in e-book and print from all book retailers. The Lange Brothers series–The Valentine Wager, Falling for the Doctor, and The Fireman’s Christmas Wish—all released in 2022 and are available in print and e-book from all book retailers. The third River’s Edge series, The Weaver Sisters trilogy. Home to River’s Edge; Meet Me in River’s Edge; and  Christmas in River’s Edge released in 2023–all in print or e-book. The Walkers of River’s Edge series released in 2024 and 2025, with Make You Mine; Make It Real; and Made to Love You all available at any book retailer.

My newest series with Tule Publishing is th Juniper Falls Ranch series–a step away from River’s Edge and into Marietta, Montana, with cowboys and ranchers and spunky heroines. Forever Cowboy and The Cowboy’s Comeback and Help Wanted, Cowboy and The Ranchers Christmas Wife are available at all book retailers.

Contact me at nan at nanreinhardt.com, find me on Facebook and Instagram or chat with me on Bluesky and  Threads. Also here is my Linktree link.

 Affiliations

Nan Reinhardt is a member of the Romance Writers of America, the Southern Oregon/Central Oregon Chapter of RWA (SOCO), the Editorial Freelancers Association, Indy Publishing Freelancers Network, and the Freelancers Union.

12 Comments

  • Charlotte Mecklenburg

    August 9, 2026 at 4:43 am Reply

    Hi Nan,

    Beth thought she was booking a quiet weekend at a Montana spa, only to find herself at a working dude ranch during rodeo weekend. That detail made me curious about how an accidental change of plans could turn into something much more consequential for someone already trying to rebuild her life.

    I publish an email newsletter that introduces readers to thoughtfully selected books they may not have discovered otherwise. Each edition gives one carefully selected title a closer introduction to readers who may be looking for their next book.

    I thought Forever Cowboy could be an interesting fit for readers drawn to romance built around unexpected turns, fresh starts, and second chances.

    Would you be interested in hearing what I have in mind?

    Best regards,
    Charlotte Mecklenburg

  • James S Peters

    September 19, 2025 at 10:28 am Reply

    Hi Nan –

    My wife met you last night and brought home a couple of your books – she seems to be loving them. I too am an author, and wanted to introduce myself. My wesite and email are enclosed, and I have a Space Western series call Cold Cosmos that I’m promoting. I’d love to talk to you further!

    • Nan

      August 6, 2020 at 6:58 am Reply

      I will do that when I start putting together my newsletter, Vicki. Meanwhile stay tuned here on the blog for updates and thanks for coming by!

      • Nan

        August 16, 2020 at 11:30 am Reply

        I’m thinking no–Vinnie was a villain and too secondary a character to get an HEA. He’d have to move to River’s Edge and that’s unlikely. All that said, there’s always a chance because you know, River’s Edge is a magical place… 😉

  • Marilyn Henley

    July 19, 2020 at 7:53 pm Reply

    I just finished A Small Town Christmas, and fell in love with the characters! I truly hope this will be made into a Hallmark movie. It certainly has all the makings of a great movie!

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