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Debbie Herbert Reading Order

8 series · 20 books

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Debbie Herbert crafts atmospheric paranormal romances and psychological thrillers set against richly detailed Southern backdrops. Drawing from her Alabama roots, she weaves gothic elements throughout her work, blending mystery, supernatural intrigue, and romance into stories that captivate across multiple interconnected series. Her prolific output spans dark paranormal worlds like Bayou Magic and Appalachian Magic alongside character-driven romantic suspense series such as Bad Alpha Dads and Dark Seas.

Appalachian Magic Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2016)

Start with Changeling and read in order.

Start this series with Changeling

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Charmed and Dangerous
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Charmed by the Salem Witch
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Bad Alpha Dads Series

Complete

1 book (2018–2018)

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The Lost Dragon
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Bayou Magic Series

Complete

3 books (1965–2017)

Start with Bayou Shadow Hunter and read in order.

Start this series with Bayou Shadow Hunter

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Bayou Shadow Hunter
1965Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Bayou Shadow Protector
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Dark Seas Series

Complete

3 books (2013–2015)

Start with Siren's Secret and read in order.

Start this series with Siren's Secret

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Siren's Secret
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Siren's Treasure
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Siren's Call
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Lavender Mountain Series

Complete

3 books (2018–2020)

Start with Appalachian Abduction and read in order.

Start this series with Appalachian Abduction

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Appalachian Abduction
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Appalachian Prey
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Appalachian Peril
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Normal, Alabama Series

Complete

2 books (2019–2020)

Start with Cold Waters and read in order.

Start this series with Cold Waters

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2
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Scorched Grounds
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

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The Witch and the Wolf(With: Amy Lee Burgess)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2019–2022)

Start with Unmasking the Shadow Man, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Unmasking the Shadow Man

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Unmasking the Shadow Man
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Murder in the Shallows
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Not One of Us
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Debbie Herbert written?
Debbie Herbert has written 20 books across 8 series. Their published works span from 1965 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Debbie Herbert series?
Here are the first books in Debbie Herbert's series: Appalachian Magic: Changeling; Bayou Magic: Bayou Shadow Hunter; Dark Seas: Siren's Secret; Lavender Mountain: Appalachian Abduction; Normal, Alabama: Cold Waters.
What order should I read Debbie Herbert's books?
We recommend reading Debbie Herbert's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Debbie Herbert's series complete?
Debbie Herbert has 7 completed series.

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