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Joan Johnston is an American author primarily known for her contemporary and historical romance novels. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she has written over seventy novels, with a significant focus on Western and mail-order bride themes. Johnston's writing style is characterized by its emphasis on strong female characters, passionate relationships, and often, settings in the American West, particularly Texas. She is a finalist for the RITA Award, presented by the Romance Writers of America (RWA), and is particularly recognized for her long-running Bitter Creek series. The series, featuring feuding ranch families, has been a cornerstone of her career, comprising ten books published between 2000 and 2015.

Johnston’s extensive bibliography includes numerous series, such as Wolf, Mail-Order Brides, Hawk's Way, Frontier Brides, and Captive Hearts, alongside a large number of standalone novels and collections of short stories. Her work often explores themes of family, loyalty, and overcoming adversity. She consistently produces a high volume of romance novels, cementing her status as a prolific figure in the genre.