Ann DeFee is an American author best known for writing contemporary romance with humor, small-town settings, and family-centered stories. She first gained recognition through her novels for the Harlequin American Romance line and later expanded into independent publishing.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas.
Writes contemporary romance, romantic comedy, magical realism, mystery, and inspirational fiction.
Debut novel: A Texas State of Mind (2005).
A multiple award-winning author, including recognition as a finalist for the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA Awards and other national book awards.
Later became a managing partner of Bellastoria Press, an independent publishing company.
Has also written under the name Annaliese Darr for some magical realism and inspirational works.
Has lived in Williamsburg, Virginia, where she has been active in genealogy and historical organizations.
Books by Ann DeFee
Port Serenity Series
1. A Texas State of Mind (2005)
2. Texas Born (2006)
3. Somewhere Down in Texas (also published as Texas Road Trip) (2007)
4. Texas Double Date (2016)
5 A Texas Second Chance (2017)
Irish Enchantment Series
1. Believe (2019)
2. When the Magnolia Blooms (2019)
Stand-alone novels
Georgia on His Mind (2007)
Summer After Summer (2007)
The Perfect Tree: One Magic Christmas (2007 novella)
Goin’ Down to Georgia (2008)
The Man She Married (2009)
Top Gun Dad (2009)
Hill Country Hero (2010)
In a Pickle (2012)
Beyond Texas (2013)
A Hot Time in Texas (2014)
Lucy’s Got a Lot of ‘Splaining to Do (2016)
A Summer Place (2020)
Collectible Book Values
| Title | Typical Used Value | Signed/First Edition |
| A Texas State of Mind | $4–15 | $20–40 |
| Texas Born | $4–12 | $20–35 |
| Somewhere Down in Texas | $5–15 | $20–40 |
| Georgia on His Mind | $3–10 | $20–35 |
| Summer After Summer | $4–12 | $20–35 |
| Top Gun Dad | $4–12 | $20–30 |
| Hill Country Hero | $4–12 | $20–35 |
| Beyond Texas | $5–15 | $20–40 |
| Believe | $8–20 | $25–50 |
| When the Magnolia Blooms | $8–20 | $25–50 |
| A Summer Place | $8–20 | $25–50 |
The books most sought by collectors are:
A Texas State of Mind (first novel)
Summer After Summer (award-winning title)
Believe (multiple literary awards)
Signed Bellastoria Press editions