Carolyn Haines Reading Order
19 series · 470 books
Carolyn Haines is a prolific mystery writer with over 460 books spanning multiple series and pseudonyms including R.B. Chesterton, Caroline Burnes, and Lizzie Hart. Her work ranges across cozy mysteries, thrillers, and westerns, with particular expertise in atmospheric narratives set in the Mississippi Delta region. Drawing on her background as a journalist, Haines crafts compelling mysteries that explore the darker complexities of Southern settings and characters.
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Anthologies Series
Likely Complete18 books (2004–2022)
Carolyn Haines edited 15 anthology collections between 2004 and 2022, featuring contributions from multiple mystery and thriller writers. The series includes themed collections such as A Kudzu Christmas, Delta Blues, Florida Heat Wave, and Alabama Noir, alongside numerous volumes in the Cozy Case Files anthology series. These books should be read in publication order starting with The Truth About Cats & Dogs. The series appears to be complete as of 2022.
Start with The Truth About Cats & Dogs, the first of 15 books in the Anthologies series.
Start this series with The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Truth About Cats & Dogs |
| 2 |  A Kudzu Christmas |
| 3 |  Many Bloody Returns |
| 4 | Delta Blues |
| 5 |  Florida Heat Wave |
| 6 |  Coming Home to Mississippi |
| 7 |  Haunted Holidays |
| 8 | Midnight Mysteries |
| 9 | Cozy Case Files Volume 2 |
| 10 | Cozy Case Files Volume 5 |
| 11 | Pieces |
| 12 | Cozy Case Files Volume 6 |
| 13 | Alabama Noir |
| 14 | Cozy Case Files Volume 10 |
| 15 | Cozy Case Files Volume 9 |
| 16 | Year-Round Trouble |
| 17 | Cozy Case Files Volume 12 |
| 18 | Cozy Case Files Volume 16 |
Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
Ongoing26 books (2017–2026)
The Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler is an ongoing anthology series featuring short mysteries from various authors in the cozy mystery genre. With 22 volumes published between 2017 and 2025, each installment collects stories from multiple mystery writers, making it ideal for readers who enjoy variety and discovering new authors within the cozy mystery space. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Volume 1 and progressing sequentially through the numbered volumes.
Start with Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley), the first of 22 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler series.
Start this series with Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley) |
| 2 | Cozy Case Files Volume 2 |
| 3 | Cozy Case Files Volume 3(By: M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Ellie Alexander,Mindy Quigley) |
| 4 | Cozy Case Files Volume 4(By: Parnell Hall,Shari Randall,Ellen Hart,Ellie Alexander,Frances Brody,Tessa Arlen,Vivien Chien,Julia Chapman,Paige Shelton,Jane K. Cleland,Mindy Quigley) |
| 5 | Cozy Case Files Volume 5 |
| 6 | Cozy Case Files Volume 6 |
| 7 | Cozy Case Files Volume 7(By: Donna Andrews,Diane Kelly,Ellen Crosby,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Ashley Weaver,Mindy Quigley) |
| 8 | Cozy Case Files Volume 10 |
| 9 | Cozy Case Files Volume 8(By: M.C. Beaton,Diane Kelly,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,SusanCox,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley) |
| 10 | Cozy Case Files Volume 9 |
| 11 | Cozy Case Files Volume 11(By: Diane Kelly,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,Mariah Fredericks,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley) |
| 12 | Cozy Case Files Volume 12 |
| 13 | Cozy Case Files Volume 13(By: Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley) |
| 14 | Cozy Case Files Volume 13(By: Mindy Quigley) |
| 15 | Cozy Case Files Volume 14(By: Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Mindy Quigley,Korina Moss) |
| 16 | Cozy Case Files Volume 15(By: Mindy Quigley) |
| 17 | Cozy Case Files Volume 16 |
| 18 | Cozy Case Files Volume 17(By: Rhys Bowen,Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Jean-Luc Bannalec,Olivia Matthews,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Clare Broyles,Korina Moss,Anastasia Hastings) |
| 19 |  Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 |
| 20 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 19(By: M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Diane Kelly,Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,R.W. Green,Elizabeth Penney,Korina Moss,Celeste Connally) |
| 21 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 20(By: Rhys Bowen,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Paige Shelton,Olivia Matthews,Jennifer J. Chow,Olivia Blacke,Mindy Quigley,Clare Broyles,Anastasia Hastings) |
| 22 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 22 |
| 23 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 23(By: Diane Kelly,Gigi Pandian,Ellie Alexander,Vivien Chien,Paige Shelton,Jennifer J. Chow) |
| 24 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 24 |
| 25 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 25(By: M.C. Beaton,Donna Andrews,Cate Conte,Ellie Alexander,Elizabeth Penney,Mindy Quigley) |
| 26 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 27 |
Dangerous to Love USA Series Series
Complete43 books (1985–1997)
The Dangerous to Love USA Series is a collection of 43 complete romance novels published between 1985 and 1997, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Carolyn Haines, Lisa Jackson, Barbara Bretton, and others. These books should be read in publication order to follow the intended narrative progression. The series encompasses a variety of romance stories set across different American locations, blending mystery and thriller elements with traditional romance conventions.
Start with Devil's Gambit(By: Lisa Jackson), the first of 43 books in the Dangerous to Love USA Series series.
Start this series with Devil's Gambit(By: Lisa Jackson)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Devil's Gambit(By: Lisa Jackson) |
| 2 |  Twice Shy(By: Evelyn A. Crowe) |
| 3 |  Measure of Deceit(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 4 |  Life Line(By: Rebecca York) |
| 5 |  Someone To Turn To(By: Marilyn Cunningham) |
| 6 |  A Dangerous Game(By: Candace Schuler) |
| 7 |  A Dangerous Loyalty(By: Suzanne Ellison) |
| 8 | Accompanying Alice(By: Terese Ramin) |
| 9 |  The Perfect Frame(By: Barbara Bretton,Betsy Page) |
| 10 |  Deadly Currents(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 11 |  Stage Whispers(By: Barbara Bretton,Elise Title) |
| 12 |  The Reluctant Bride(By: Barbara Bretton) |
| 13 |  A Haven in His Arms(By: Phyllis Halldorson) |
| 14 |  Deadly Devotion(By: Sheryl Lynn) |
| 15 |  Only a Dream Away(By: Doreen Roberts) |
| 16 |  Passion's Verdict(By: Barbara Bretton,Frances Williams) |
| 17 |  A Wanted Man(By: Kathleen Creighton) |
| 18 | Capture(By: Emily French) |
| 19 |  Night Prince(By: Muriel Jensen) |
| 20 |  Safekeeping(By: Peg Sutherland) |
| 21 | Surrogate Dad(By: Marion Smith Collins) |
| 22 | A Secret And A Bridal Pledge(By: Barbara Bretton,Andrea Edwards) |
| 23 | An Innocent Man(By: Margaret Watson) |
| 24 | Behind The Mask(By: Joanna Wayne) |
| 25 |  Caitlin's Guardian Angel(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 26 | Heart of the Hunter(By: B.J. James) |
| 27 |  His Friend's Wife(By: Janice Kay Johnson) |
| 28 |  The Gunslinger(By: Mary McBride) |
| 29 | Time and Again(By: Kathryn Jensen) |
| 30 | True Lies(By: Ingrid Weaver) |
| 31 |  A Suitable Bodyguard / The Bodyguard(By: Kathryn Shay) |
| 32 | Baby Romeo: P.I.(By: Jule McBride) |
| 33 |  Badlands Bride(By: Cheryl St. John) |
| 34 | Stranger in Paradise(By: Amanda Stevens) |
| 35 |  The Marrying Kind(By: Beverly Bird) |
| 36 | The Only Child(By: Carolyn McSparren) |
| 37 | Touch Me In The Dark(By: Patricia Rosemoor) |
| 38 |  When a Man Loves a Woman(By: Bonnie K. Winn) |
| 39 |  Renegade's Redemption(By: Lindsay Longford) |
| 40 |  Sunset Promises(By: Carla Cassidy) |
| 41 |  The Amnesiac Bride(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 42 |  The Twenty-Third Man(By: Peggy Nicholson) |
| 43 | Wed To A Stranger?(By: Jule McBride) |
Eye Witness Series
Complete3 books (1997–2011)
The Eye Witness series is a complete mystery trilogy published between 1997 and 2011, with each book written under a different author name. These three standalone romantic suspense novels should be read in publication order: A New Year's Conviction, The Valentine Hostage, and Christmas Kiss. The series follows interconnected stories centered on eyewitness accounts and holiday settings, blending mystery, romance, and thriller elements across its brief three-book span.
Start with A New Year's Conviction(By: Cassie Miles) and read in order.
Start this series with A New Year's Conviction(By: Cassie Miles)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | A New Year's Conviction(By: Cassie Miles) |
| 2 | The Valentine Hostage(By: Dawn Stewardson) |
| 3 |  Christmas Kiss(As: Caroline Burnes) |
Fear Familiar Series
Complete19 books (1989–2017)
The Fear Familiar series spans 19 mystery novels published between 1989 and 2017, following a complete arc that should be read in publication order beginning with Fear Familiar. Carolyn Haines crafted this finished series as a connected mystery sequence, with each installment building on the previous entry's events and character development. Readers new to the series should start with the first book and progress through the titles in order to fully appreciate the overarching narrative threads that connect all 19 entries.
Start with Fear Familiar, the first of 19 books in the Fear Familiar series.
Start this series with Fear Familiar
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Fear Familiar |
| 2 |  Too Familiar |
| 3 |  Familiar Remedy |
| 4 |  Shades Of Familiar |
| 5 |  Bewitching Familiar |
| 6 |  Familiar Tale |
| 7 |  Familiar Heart |
| 8 | Familiar Fire |
| 9 | Familiar Christmas |
| 10 | Familiar Obsession |
| 11 | Familiar Lullaby |
| 12 | Familiar Mirage |
| 13 | Familiar Oasis |
| 14 | Familiar Double |
| 15 | Familiar Texas |
| 16 |  Familiar Escape |
| 17 | Familiar Vows |
| 18 | Familiar Showdown |
| 19 | Thrice Familiar |
Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time Series
Complete44 books (1988–1998)
The Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time is a 44-book romance anthology series published between 1988 and 1998, featuring stories by various authors including Kristin James, Marie Ferrarella, Stella Bagwell, and many others. Each book stands alone as an independent story set in Texas, though they share thematic elements of love and romance across the state's diverse settings. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Satan's Angel. This collection showcases a wide range of romantic narratives by multiple established and emerging romance writers of the era.
Start with Satan's Angel(By: Kristin James), the first of 44 books in the Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time series.
Start this series with Satan's Angel(By: Kristin James)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Satan's Angel(By: Kristin James) |
| 2 |  A Girl's Best Friend(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 3 |  Precious Pretender(By: Stella Bagwell) |
| 4 |  Double Vision(By: Sheryl Lynn) |
| 5 |  Like Father, Like Son(By: Elizabeth August) |
| 6 |  Her Kind of Man(By: Barbara McCauley) |
| 7 |  Mike's Baby(By: Mary Lynn Baxter) |
| 8 | Father In The Middle(By: Phyllis Halldorson) |
| 9 |  Guilty as Sin(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 10 |  Long Lost Husband(By: Joleen Daniels) |
| 11 |  Mail Order Brood(By: Arlene James) |
| 12 |  My Baby, Your Child(By: Nikki Benjamin) |
| 13 |  The Texas Touch(By: Kate Thomas) |
| 14 |  Wild Innocence(By: Ann Major) |
| 15 |  Child of Her Heart(By: Arlene James) |
| 16 | Christmas Kisses For A Dollar(By: Laurie Paige) |
| 17 | Daddy was a Cowboy(By: Jodi O'Donnell) |
| 18 |  Desperate(By: Kay David) |
| 19 | Hide in Plain Sight(By: Sara Orwig) |
| 20 | The Guardian's Bride(By: Laurie Paige) |
| 21 | Walk Away Joe / Cowboy Takes a Lady(By: Cindy Gerard) |
| 22 | A Willful Marriage(By: Peggy Moreland) |
| 23 |  Bedded Bliss(By: Heather McAllister) |
| 24 |  Call Me(By: Alison Kent) |
| 25 | Millie and the Fugitive(By: Liz Ireland) |
| 26 |  Some Kind of Hero(By: Sandy Steen) |
| 27 | The Lone Ranger(By: Sharon de Vita) |
| 28 | The Loner and the Lady(By: Eileen Wilks) |
| 29 | The Outlaw and the City Slicker(By: Debbi Rawlins) |
| 30 | Familiar Heart(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 31 | Family Ties(By: Joanna Wayne) |
| 32 |  Hannah's Hunks(By: Bonnie Tucker) |
| 33 | Lawman(By: Laurie Grant) |
| 34 | One Ticket To Texas(By: Jan Hudson) |
| 35 | West Texas Weddings(By: Ginger Chambers) |
| 36 |  A Mother for Jeffrey(By: Trisha Alexander) |
| 37 | His-And-Hers Family(By: Bonnie K. Winn) |
| 38 | It Happened In Texas(By: Darlene Graham) |
| 39 |  Lone Wolf's Lady(By: Beverly Barton) |
| 40 |  Love, Honor And A Pregnant Bride(By: Karen Rose Smith) |
| 41 | Storming Paradise(By: Mary McBride) |
| 42 | Two Brothers and a Bride(By: Elizabeth Harbison) |
| 43 | Unforgettable Bride(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 44 | West Texas Lawman(By: Ginger Chambers) |
Holding Out For a Hero Series
Complete9 books (1994–1997)
The Holding Out For a Hero series comprises nine complete books published between 1994 and 1997. This diverse collection features contributions from multiple authors including Carolyn Haines, Jessica Hart, Catherine George, Emma Goldrick, Betty Neels, Emma Richmond, Leigh Michaels, Lucy Gordon, and Caroline Burnes. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Right Kind of Man and concluding with Rebel in Disguise.
Start with The Right Kind of Man(By: Jessica Hart), the first of 9 books in the Holding Out For a Hero series.
Start this series with The Right Kind of Man(By: Jessica Hart)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Right Kind of Man(By: Jessica Hart) |
| 2 | Fallen Hero(By: Catherine George) |
| 3 |  Husband Material(By: Emma Goldrick) |
| 4 |  The Bachelor's Wedding(By: Betty Neels) |
| 5 | The Bachelor Chase(By: Emma Richmond) |
| 6 |  The Daddy Trap(By: Leigh Michaels) |
| 7 |  The Only Man for Maggie(By: Leigh Michaels) |
| 8 | Midnight Prey(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 9 |  Rebel in Disguise(By: Lucy Gordon) |
Legend of Blackthorn Series
Complete3 books (2003–2025)
The Legend of Blackthorn is a complete two-book mystery series by Carolyn Haines, published in 2003. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with Babe In The Woods and continuing with Rider In The Mist. The series blends mystery and thriller elements with western settings characteristic of the author's work.
Start with Babe In The Woods(As: Caroline Burnes) and read in order.
Start this series with Babe In The Woods(As: Caroline Burnes)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Babe In The Woods(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 2 |  Rider In The Mist |
| 3 | Dark Rider |
Marry Me, Cowboy Series
Complete52 books (1989–1998)
Marry Me, Cowboy is a 52-book Western romance series published between 1989 and 1998 that has been completed. Each book in the series is written by a different author and features its own standalone romance story centered on cowboy characters and rural settings. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the full scope of this collaborative series. The collection showcases diverse voices in Western romance, with stories ranging from ranch life to rodeo adventures.
Start with The Reckoning(By: Joleen Daniels), the first of 52 books in the Marry Me, Cowboy series.
Start this series with The Reckoning(By: Joleen Daniels)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Reckoning(By: Joleen Daniels) |
| 2 |  Home Fires Burning Bright(By: Laurie Paige) |
| 3 |  Mustang Valley(By: Jackie Merritt) |
| 4 |  Rodeo Rider(By: Stella Bagwell) |
| 5 | Woman at Willagong Creek(By: Jessica Hart) |
| 6 |  Dangerous(By: Caroline Cross) |
| 7 |  Cowboy's Kin(By: Victoria Pade) |
| 8 |  Madeleine's Cowboy(By: Kristine Rolofson) |
| 9 | Rancher's Choice(By: Kylie Brant) |
| 10 | The Farmer Takes A Wife(By: Jodi O'Donnell) |
| 11 |  White Gold(By: Curtiss Matlock) |
| 12 | A Man Without Love(By: Beverly Bird) |
| 13 |  A Shotgun Wedding(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 14 |  Gideon's Bride(By: Amelia Autin) |
| 15 | Marriage Incorporated(By: Debbi Rawlins) |
| 16 |  Midnight Cowboy(By: Adrianne Lee) |
| 17 |  The Cowboy's Courtship(By: Patricia Thayer) |
| 18 | The Wilde Bunch(By: Barbara Boswell) |
| 19 | Bulletproof Heart(By: Sheryl Lynn) |
| 20 |  Cowboy at the Wedding(By: Karen Rose Smith) |
| 21 | Daddy on Demand(By: Judy Christenberry) |
| 22 | Lucky Devil(By: Patricia Rosemoor) |
| 23 | She Caught the Sheriff(By: Anne Marie Duquette) |
| 24 |  Temporary Husband(By: Day Leclaire) |
| 25 | The Badlands Bride(By: Rebecca Winters) |
| 26 | The Cowboy Wants a Wife!(By: Susan Fox) |
| 27 |  The Newlywed Game(By: Bonnie K. Winn) |
| 28 | The Other Laura(By: Sheryl Lynn) |
| 29 | The Rancher and the Baby(By: Elizabeth August) |
| 30 | Trouble At Lone Spur(By: Roz Fox) |
| 31 |  Boss Lady And The Hired Hand(By: Barbara McMahon) |
| 32 | Cowboys Do It Best(By: Eileen Wilks) |
| 33 | Holding on to Alex(By: Margaret Way) |
| 34 |  Marry Me, Cowboy(By: Cheryl Biggs) |
| 35 | Midnight Prey(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 36 | One More Rodeo(By: Lynnette Kent) |
| 37 | Texas Dawn(By: Joan Elliott Pickart) |
| 38 |  The Rancher's Runaway Bride(By: Judith Bowen) |
| 39 | The Return of the Cowboy(By: Cheryl Biggs) |
| 40 |  The Troublemaker Bride(By: Leanne Banks) |
| 41 | Upon a Midnight Clear(By: Lynn Erickson) |
| 42 | Wyoming Wife?(By: Shawna Delacorte) |
| 43 | Colorado Protector / Hiding Out at the Circle C(By: Jill Shalvis) |
| 44 |  Cowboys Are For Loving(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 45 |  Cowboys, Babies And Shotgun Vows(By: Shirley Rogers) |
| 46 | Delightful Jones(By: Patricia Knoll) |
| 47 | Her Torrid Temporary Marriage(By: Sara Orwig) |
| 48 |  Home is Where Hank Is(By: Martha Shields) |
| 49 |  Remember Me, Cowboy(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 50 |  Seduction of the Reluctant Bride(By: Barbara McCauley) |
| 51 |  The Rancher And The Redhead(By: Allison Leigh) |
| 52 | The Unlikely Bodyguard(By: Amy J. Fetzer) |
Men In Uniform Series
Complete51 books (1988–2005)
Men In Uniform is a 51-book romance series published between 1988 and 2005, now complete. The series features stories centered around uniformed professionals and should be read in publication order, beginning with Five-Alarm Affair by Marie Ferrarella. This anthology series includes contributions from numerous romance authors and spans across multiple installments that explore relationships with men in various service professions.
Start with Five-Alarm Affair(By: Marie Ferrarella), the first of 51 books in the Men In Uniform series.
Start this series with Five-Alarm Affair(By: Marie Ferrarella)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Five-Alarm Affair(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 2 |  Heart of the Tiger(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 3 |  Informed Risk(By: Robyn Carr) |
| 4 |  The White Night(By: Stella Bagwell) |
| 5 | By Leaps and Bounds(By: Jacqueline Diamond) |
| 6 |  Return To Tomorrow(By: Marisa Carroll) |
| 7 |  Bad Moon Rising(By: Kathleen Eagle) |
| 8 | Moriah's Mutiny(By: Elizabeth Bevarly) |
| 9 | Serious Risks(By: Rachel Lee) |
| 10 | One Last Chance(By: Justine Davis) |
| 11 |  A Vow to Love(By: Sherryl Woods) |
| 12 | A Match for Celia(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 13 | A Family Man(By: Mindy Neff) |
| 14 |  Deputy Daddy(By: Carla Cassidy) |
| 15 |  The Sheriff's Proposal(By: Karen Rose Smith) |
| 16 |  Strangers When We Meet(By: Rebecca Winters) |
| 17 | AKA: Marriage(By: Jule McBride) |
| 18 | Remember My Touch(By: Gayle Wilson) |
| 19 | Snowbound Bride(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 20 |  The Hero's Son(By: Amanda Stevens) |
| 21 | Baby Our Baby(By: Patricia Thayer) |
| 22 | The Major and the Librarian(By: Nikki Benjamin) |
| 23 | The President's Daughter(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 24 | Daddy in Dress Blues(By: Cathie Linz) |
| 25 |  Landry's Law(By: Kelsey Roberts) |
| 26 |  Love at First Sight(By: B.J. Daniels) |
| 27 |  Mistaken Identity(By: Merline Lovelace) |
| 28 | My Baby, My Love(By: Dani Sinclair) |
| 29 | Same Place, Same Time(By: C.J. Carmichael) |
| 30 | That's Our Baby!(By: Pamela Browning) |
| 31 | Code Name: Prince(By: Valerie Parv) |
| 32 |  Dear Maggie(By: Brenda Novak) |
| 33 |  Have Gown, Need Groom(By: Rita Herron) |
| 34 |  If You Don't Know By Now(By: Teresa Southwick) |
| 35 |  Special Assignment: Baby(By: Debra Webb) |
| 36 |  The Marriage Conspiracy(By: Christine Rimmer) |
| 37 |  The Woman for Dusty Conrad(By: Tori Carrington) |
| 38 |  On Pins and Needles(By: Victoria Pade) |
| 39 | Pregnant And Protected(By: Lilian Darcy) |
| 40 | Return of the Lawman(By: Lisa Childs) |
| 41 | Serving Up Trouble(By: Jill Shalvis) |
| 42 | The Man From Texas(By: Rebecca York) |
| 43 |  The Sheriff of Shelter Valley(By: Tara Taylor Quinn) |
| 44 |  A Randall Returns(By: Judy Christenberry) |
| 45 | Babe In The Woods(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 46 | Surprise Inheritance(By: Charlotte Douglas) |
| 47 |  The Good Daughter(By: Jean Brashear) |
| 48 |  Secret Witness(By: Jessica Andersen) |
| 49 |  Secretly Married(By: Allison Leigh) |
| 50 | Too Many Brothers(By: Roz Fox) |
| 51 | Bullseye(By: Jessica Andersen) |
Men at Work Series
Complete49 books (1983–1999)
Men at Work is a 49-book romance anthology series published between 1983 and 1999 that has concluded. The series features different authors contributing individual standalone romance novels, each focusing on male protagonists in various professions and situations. Reading the books in publication order allows you to experience the full scope of this collaborative collection, beginning with Captive of Fate by Lindsay McKenna and continuing through all subsequent entries.
Start with Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna), the first of 49 books in the Men at Work series.
Start this series with Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Captive of Fate(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 2 |  The Perfect Match(By: Ginna Gray) |
| 3 |  A Season for Butterflies(By: Laurie Paige) |
| 4 |  MacKenzie's Lady(By: Dallas Schulze) |
| 5 |  Sound Of Summer(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 6 |  Undercover(By: Jasmine Cresswell) |
| 7 |  A Fragile Beauty(By: Lucy Gordon) |
| 8 | Playing for Time(By: Barbara Bretton) |
| 9 |  Something Worth Keeping(By: Kathleen Eagle) |
| 10 |  The Heart Club(By: Margaret St. George) |
| 11 |  Windstorm(By: Katherine Sutcliffe) |
| 12 |  A Classic Encounter(By: Emilie Richards) |
| 13 |  All My Tomorrows(By: Karen Young) |
| 14 | Healing Sympathy(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 15 |  Knight Sparks(By: Mary Lynn Baxter) |
| 16 |  Silver Noose(By: Patricia Gardner Evans) |
| 17 | Something New(By: Joan Johnston) |
| 18 |  Confidentially Yours(By: Helen Myers) |
| 19 | Could It Be Magic(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 20 |  Destinations South(By: Elizabeth Bevarly) |
| 21 |  Expiration Date(By: Aimée Thurlo) |
| 22 | Fear Familiar(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 23 |  Glass Houses(By: Anne Stuart) |
| 24 | Hoodwinked(By: Diana Palmer) |
| 25 |  Miss Liz's Passion(By: Sherryl Woods) |
| 26 | Night of the Hunter(By: Jennifer Greene) |
| 27 | Angel Vs. Maclean(By: Cait London) |
| 28 |  Body and Soul(By: Janice Kaiser) |
| 29 |  Handsome Devil(By: Joan Hohl) |
| 30 | Hotshot(By: Kathleen Korbel) |
| 31 | It's Only Temporary(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 32 | Magic & Moonbeams(By: Margot Dalton) |
| 33 |  Stormwalker(By: Bronwyn Williams) |
| 34 |  The Forever Rose(By: Curtiss Matlock) |
| 35 | A Rebel at Heart(By: Gina Wilkins) |
| 36 | Dillon After Dark(By: Leandra Logan) |
| 37 | Valentine's Knight(By: Renee Roszel) |
| 38 |  Defying Gravity(By: Rachel Lee) |
| 39 |  The Cowboy's Mistress(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 40 |  Under The Covers(By: Roseanne Williams) |
| 41 | Dance with a Dynasty(By: JoAnn Ross) |
| 42 |  More Than Friends(By: Susan Mallery) |
| 43 |  Only in the Moonlight(By: Vicki Lewis Thompson) |
| 44 |  To Die For(By: M.J. Rodgers) |
| 45 |  An Irritating Man(By: Lass Small) |
| 46 |  Heaven Shared(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 47 |  The Miracle(By: Muriel Jensen) |
| 48 |  We Give Thanks(By: Linda Randall Wisdom) |
| 49 |  Stark Lightning(By: Elaine Barbieri) |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2003–2003)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  My Mother's Witness: The Peggy Morgan Story |
Pluto's Snitch Series
Complete4 books (2016–2019)
The Pluto's Snitch series is a four-book mystery collection by Carolyn Haines, published between 2016 and 2019. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Book of Beloved and continuing through The House of Memory, The Specter of Seduction, and concluding with A Visitation of Angels.
Start with The Book of Beloved, the first of 4 books in the Pluto's Snitch series.
Start this series with The Book of Beloved
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Book of Beloved |
| 2 |  The House of Memory |
| 3 | The Specter of Seduction |
| 4 |  A Visitation of Angels |
Safe Haven Series
Complete29 books (1988–2002)
The Safe Haven series is a collection of 29 complete novels published between 1988 and 2002, featuring work from multiple authors including Carolyn Haines, Stella Cameron, Lindsay McKenna, and others. This anthology series should be read in publication order, beginning with Measure of Deceit and continuing through its full run of interconnected stories. The series spans mystery, thriller, western, and romance genres across its diverse roster of contributing writers.
Start with Measure of Deceit(As: Caroline Burnes), the first of 29 books in the Safe Haven series.
Start this series with Measure of Deceit(As: Caroline Burnes)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 | Measure of Deceit(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 2 |  The Message(By: Stella Cameron) |
| 3 |  Come Gentle the Dawn(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 4 | Life Line(By: Rebecca York) |
| 5 | Deadly Currents(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 6 | The Reluctant Bride(By: Barbara Bretton) |
| 7 | A Haven in His Arms(By: Phyllis Halldorson) |
| 8 |  Dead Heat(By: Patricia Rosemoor) |
| 9 |  Hired Hand(By: Elizabeth Bevarly) |
| 10 | Night Prince(By: Muriel Jensen) |
| 11 |  Tempting Faith(By: Susan Mallery) |
| 12 |  At the Midnight Hour(By: Alicia Scott) |
| 13 | Caitlin's Guardian Angel(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 14 | His Friend's Wife(By: Janice Kay Johnson) |
| 15 |  Odd Man Out(By: B.J. Daniels) |
| 16 |  True Lies(By: Ingrid Weaver) |
| 17 | Badlands Bride(By: Cheryl St. John) |
| 18 | The Marrying Kind(By: Beverly Bird) |
| 19 | Renegade's Redemption(By: Lindsay Longford) |
| 20 | Sunset Promises(By: Carla Cassidy) |
| 21 | The Amnesiac Bride(By: Marie Ferrarella) |
| 22 |  Return to Sender(By: Merline Lovelace) |
| 23 |  Clay Yeager's Redemption(By: Justine Davis) |
| 24 |  Keeping Annie Safe(By: Beverly Barton) |
| 25 | Her Private Bodyguard(By: Gayle Wilson) |
| 26 |  Inadmissible Passion(By: Ann Voss Peterson) |
| 27 |  One Good Man(By: Julie Miller) |
| 28 |  Memories of Megan(By: Rita Herron) |
| 29 |  Secrets and Lies(By: Maggie Shayne) |
Sarah Booth Delaney Series
Ongoing38 books (1999–2026)
The Sarah Booth Delaney series consists of 38 mysteries published between 1999 and 2026, with the franchise continuing as an ongoing series. Beginning with Them Bones and proceeding through titles like Buried Bones, Splintered Bones, and beyond, these books should be read in publication order to follow character development and recurring plot threads. Carolyn Haines crafted this mystery series as an extended saga that rewards reading entries sequentially from the start.
Start with Them Bones, the first of 38 books in the Sarah Booth Delaney series.
Start this series with Them Bones
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Them Bones |
| 2 |  Buried Bones |
| 3 |  Splintered Bones |
| 4 | Crossed Bones |
| 5 |  Hallowed Bones |
| 6 |  Bones To Pick |
| 7 |  Ham Bones |
| 8 |  Wishbones |
| 9 | Greedy Bones |
| 10 | Bone Appétit |
| 11 |  Bones of a Feather |
| 12 |  Bonefire of the Vanities |
| 13 |  Smarty Bones |
| 14 |  Booty Bones |
| 15 | Shorty Bones |
| 16 |  Bone to Be Wild |
| 17 | Bones on the Bayou |
| 18 | Guru Bones |
| 19 | Jingle Bones |
| 20 |  Rock-a-Bye Bones |
| 21 | Bones and Arrows |
| 22 |  Sticks and Bones |
| 23 |  A Gift of Bones |
| 24 |  Charmed Bones |
| 25 | Clacking Bones |
| 26 |  Game of Bones |
| 27 |  A Garland of Bones |
| 28 | Enchanted Bones |
| 29 |  The Devil's Bones |
| 30 |  Independent Bones |
| 31 |  Bones of Holly |
| 32 | Lady of Bones |
| 33 | Tell-Tale Bones |
| 34 | Blue Christmas Bones |
| 35 | Lights, Camera, Bones |
| 36 | Doggone Bones |
| 37 | Joy to the Bones |
| 38 | Ode to the Bones |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Price of Indulgence |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete21 books (1989–2019)
Carolyn Haines published 21 standalone mystery and thriller novels between 1989 and 2019, with the series now complete. Many of the earlier works were written under the pen name Caroline Burnes before the author transitioned to her full name. These books should be read in publication order beginning with Phantom Filly and concluding with the final entry in 2019, though each novel stands independently and can be enjoyed without reading the others.
Start with Phantom Filly(As: Caroline Burnes), the first of 21 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Phantom Filly(As: Caroline Burnes)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Phantom Filly(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 2 |  Jaguar's Eye(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 3 |  Fatal Ingredients(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 4 | Flesh and Blood(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 5 |  Hoodwinked(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 6 |  Summer of fear |
| 7 | Cutting Edge(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 8 |  Season of Innocents |
| 9 |  Summer of the Redeemers |
| 10 |  Touched |
| 11 |  Shop Talk |
| 12 | Texas Midnight(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 13 |  Midnight Burning(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 14 |  Judas Burning |
| 15 |  Penumbra |
| 16 |  Fever Moon |
| 17 |  Revenant |
| 18 |  Deception |
| 19 | Skin Dancer |
| 20 | The Darkling |
| 21 | The Seeker |
Trouble Cat Mysteries Series
Likely Complete15 books (2017–2022)
The Trouble Cat Mysteries is a 15-book series published between 2017 and 2022, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Carolyn Haines, Susan Y. Tanner, Rebecca Barrett, and others. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order beginning with Familiar Trouble. This cozy mystery anthology combines the efforts of various mystery and thriller writers to create a cohesive reading experience across its full run.
Start with Familiar Trouble, the first of 15 books in the Trouble Cat Mysteries series.
Start this series with Familiar Trouble
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Familiar Trouble |
| 2 |  Small Town Trouble(By: Laura Benedict) |
| 3 | Trouble Under the Mistletoe(By: Rebecca Barrett) |
| 4 |  Trouble in Dixie(By: Rebecca Barrett) |
| 5 | Trouble in Summer Valley(By: Susan Y. Tanner) |
| 6 | Trouble in Tallahassee(By: Claire Matturro) |
| 7 |  Trouble in Paradise(By: Rebecca Barrett) |
| 8 |  Turning for Trouble(By: Susan Y. Tanner) |
| 9 | A Trouble'd Christmas(By: Susan Y. Tanner) |
| 10 | Trouble Most Faire(By: Jaden Terrell) |
| 11 |  Trouble in Action(By: Susan Y. Tanner) |
| 12 | Trouble's Wedding Caper(By: Jen Talty) |
| 13 | A Whisper of Trouble(By: Susan Y. Tanner) |
| 14 | Trouble Restored |
| 15 |  Trail of Trouble(By: Susan Y. Tanner) |
Western Lovers Series
Complete44 books (1981–1998)
The Western Lovers series is a collection of 44 romance novels published between 1981 and 1998, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Ann Major, Diana Palmer, Lindsay McKenna, Lisa Jackson, and others. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Wild Lady and concluding with the final entry. The anthology-style format allows each book to stand alone while contributing to the broader Western romance landscape of the era.
Start with Wild Lady(By: Ann Major), the first of 44 books in the Western Lovers series.
Start this series with Wild Lady(By: Ann Major)
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wild Lady(By: Ann Major) |
| 2 |  Chase the Clouds(By: Eileen Nauman) |
| 3 |  Heart Of Ice(By: Diana Palmer) |
| 4 | The Fairy Tale Girl(By: Ann Major) |
| 5 |  The Hawk and the Honey(By: Dixie Browning) |
| 6 | Someone Waiting(By: Joan Hohl) |
| 7 |  Texas Wildcat(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 8 |  Heart of the Eagle(By: Lindsay McKenna) |
| 9 |  Painted Sunsets(By: Rebecca Flanders) |
| 10 |  Yesterday's Lies(By: Lisa Jackson) |
| 11 |  All That Matters(By: Judith Duncan) |
| 12 |  All Things Considered(By: Debbie Macomber) |
| 13 |  Betrayed By Love(By: Diana Palmer) |
| 14 |  Fools Rush In(By: Ginna Gray) |
| 15 |  His and Hers(By: Pamela Bauer) |
| 16 |  Laughter in the Rain(By: Shirley Larson) |
| 17 |  Snow Bird(By: Lass Small) |
| 18 |  A Deadly Breed(As: Caroline Burnes) |
| 19 |  A Wild Wind(By: Evelyn A. Crowe) |
| 20 |  Ambushed(By: Patricia Rosemoor) |
| 21 |  Big Sky Country(By: Jackie Merritt) |
| 22 |  Bittersweet(By: DeLoras Scott) |
| 23 |  Carved In Stone(By: Kathleen Eagle) |
| 24 | Destiny's Child(By: Ann Major) |
| 25 |  Family Affair(By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) |
| 26 |  Mustang Man(By: Lee Magner) |
| 27 | Wellspring(By: Curtiss Matlock) |
| 28 |  A Marriage of Convenience(By: Doreen Owens Malek) |
| 29 |  Not Part of the Bargain(By: Susan Fox) |
| 30 |  Ramblin' Man(By: Barbara Kaye) |
| 31 |  Wild Horse Canyon(By: Elizabeth August) |
| 32 | Rancho Diablo(By: Anne Stuart) |
| 33 |  Sagebrush and Sunshine(By: Margot Dalton) |
| 34 |  Soul of the West(By: Suzanne Ellison) |
| 35 |  With No Regrets(By: Lisa Jackson) |
| 36 |  A Home on the Range(By: Judith Bowen) |
| 37 |  Inheritance(By: Joleen Daniels) |
| 38 | The Countess and the Cowboy(By: Linda Randall Wisdom) |
| 39 | Rancher's Wife(By: Anne Marie Winston) |
| 40 |  Return to Yesterday(By: Annette Broadrick) |
| 41 |  The Best Things in Life(By: Rita Clay Estrada) |
| 42 |  Blue Sage(By: Anne Stuart) |
| 43 | Live-In Mom(By: Laurie Paige) |
| 44 |  Cody Daniel's Return(By: Marilyn Pappano) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Carolyn Haines written?
- Carolyn Haines has written 470 books across 19 series. Their published works span from 1981 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Carolyn Haines series?
- Here are the first books in Carolyn Haines's series: Anthologies: The Truth About Cats & Dogs; Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler: Cozy Case Files Volume 1(By: Ellie Alexander,Cynthia Riggs,Mindy Quigley); Dangerous to Love USA Series: Devil's Gambit(By: Lisa Jackson); Eye Witness: A New Year's Conviction(By: Cassie Miles); Fear Familiar: Fear Familiar.
- What order should I read Carolyn Haines's books?
- We recommend reading Carolyn Haines's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Carolyn Haines still writing new books?
- Yes, Carolyn Haines has 2 ongoing series: Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler, Sarah Booth Delaney.