Maddie James
Fiction with a pulse—small towns, big drama, perhaps a dash of danger, and a guaranteed satisfying ending.
Welcome to the world of Maddie James—where romance comes in many flavors, from sweet to steamy to spicy, and happily-ever-afters are always guaranteed.
Maddie writes emotional, page-turning love stories rooted in small-town life, often with a twist of suspense, a dash of danger, or even a ghost or two. Her books span contemporary westerns, romantic suspense, and paranormal romance, and feature cowboys, chefs, spunky heroines, and the kind of heroes you don’t forget.
With over 70 titles published, Maddie has built a loyal base of readers who love strong women, rugged men, and small towns with big secrets. Whether you’re looking for a standalone escape or a bingeable series, there’s a Maddie James romance waiting to sweep you off your feet.
Take a look around, pick your heat level, and settle in. Love always wins here—and it’s usually pretty fun getting there.
Maddie writes under several pen names, including Madeleine Jaimes and Tessa Bellamy.
Award-winning Author
Maddie's first book, THE WILD WEST (Rawhide & Roses), a Kensington Precious Gems romance, received a Calico Trails Cameo Award. RED: A SEDUCTION TALE, claimed first place as the Romance Book Scene's favorite novella of the year. THE COWBOY'S SECRET BABY was a 2021 finalist in the Imaginareum Imadjinn Awards, and BEACH THERAPY was an Imadjinn finalist in 2025. BEACH THERAPY also received the NN Light's Book Heaven Book Award for Best Beach Read in 2024, and was a Holt Medallion Award and George Romance Writers Maggie Award finalist in 2025.
Her writing book, DISCOVER YOUR WRITE PATH TO PUBLISHING SUCCESS finaled in the 2024 NN Light Book Award's nonfiction category.
Affair de Coeur said Maddie, “shows a special talent for traditional romance,” and RT Book Reviews claimed, “James deftly combines romance and suspense, so hop on for an exhilarating ride.”
Maddie is a member of Romance Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Novelist's Inc.
