Connie Shelton Reading Order

2 books (2015–2015)

The Adventures of Daisy and Maisie is a completed two-book series by Connie Shelton, published in 2015, that combines mystery and adventure elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Daisy and Maisie and the Great Lizard Hunt followed by Daisy and Maisie and the Lost Kitten. Both books were released in 2015, making this a compact series ideal for readers seeking standalone adventures with connected characters.

Start with Daisy and Maisie and the Great Lizard Hunt and read in order.

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1	Daisy and Maisie and the Great Lizard Hunt 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Daisy and Maisie and the Lost Kitten 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2002–2022)

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1	How Still We See Thee Lie 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Midnight Mysteries 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Year-Round Trouble 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Secret Staircase Holiday Mysteries 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

25 books (1995–2026)

The Charlie Parker series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection spanning 25 books from 1995 to 2026, with new installments continuing to release. Written by Connie Shelton, the series follows a consistent pattern of themed titles suggesting danger in everyday situations, from vacations and partnerships to holidays and phantoms. Readers should approach these books in publication order, beginning with Deadly Gamble and proceeding through each subsequent installment to fully experience the character's development and ongoing investigations.

Start with Deadly Gamble, the first of 25 books in the Charlie Parker series.

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1	Deadly Gamble 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Vacations Can Be Murder 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Partnerships Can Kill 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Small Towns can be Murder 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Memories Can Be Murder 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Honeymoons Can Be Murder 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Reunions Can Be Murder 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Competition Can Be Murder 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Balloons Can Be Murder 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Obsessions Can Be Murder 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Holidays Can Be Murder 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Gossip Can Be Murder 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Stardom Can Be Murder 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Phantoms Can be Murder 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Buried Secrets Can Be Murder 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Legends Can Be Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Weddings Can Be Murder 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Alibis Can Be Murder 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Escapes Can Be Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Old Bones Can Be Murder 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Money Can Be Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Road Trips Can Be Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Cruises Can Be Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Deceptions Can Be Murder 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Bestsellers Can Be Murder 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2017–2021)

The Heist Ladies Caper Mystery series comprises five books of lighthearted crime capers, published between 2017 and 2021. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Diamonds Aren't Forever and concluding with Show Me the Money. Each book follows clever heists and schemes executed by the series' female protagonists. Connie Shelton's action-filled mysteries blend adventure and humor throughout the five-book arc.

Start with Diamonds Aren't Forever, the first of 5 books in the Heist Ladies Caper Mystery series.

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1	Diamonds Aren't Forever 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Movie Mogul Mama 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Trophy Wife Exchange 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Homeless in Heaven 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Show Me the Money 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1996–2010)

Connie Shelton's two-book non-fiction series offers practical guidance for aspiring writers, published between 1996 and 2010. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Publish Your Own Novel followed by Show, Don't Tell. These books combine the author's expertise across mystery, thriller, and fantasy genres to help writers develop their craft and navigate the publishing process.

Start with Publish Your Own Novel and read in order.

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1	Publish Your Own Novel 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Show, Don't Tell 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

23 books (2010–2026)

The Samantha Sweet series consists of 22 books published between 2010 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Beginning with Sweet Masterpiece, the books should be read in publication order to follow the story's progression. Blending fantasy, mystery, and adventure elements, this series offers readers a mix of supernatural and investigative storytelling across its expanding catalog.

Start with Sweet Masterpiece, the first of 22 books in the Samantha Sweet series.

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1	Sweet Masterpiece 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sweet Holidays 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sweet's Sweets 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Bitter Sweet 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sweet Hearts 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Sweets Galore 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Sweets, Begorra 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Sweet Payback 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Sweet Somethings 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Sweets Forgotten 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Woodcarver's Secret 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Spooky Sweet 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Spellbound Sweets 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Sticky Sweet 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Sweet Magic 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Deadly Sweet Dreams 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Ghost of Christmas Sweet 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Tricky Sweet 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Haunted Sweets 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Secret Sweets 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Thankful Sweets 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Garden Sweets 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Cooking Up Sweets 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2025–2026)