DiAnn Mills Reading Order

12 books (1999–2019)

DiAnn Mills edited a complete anthology series consisting of 12 books published between 1999 and 2019. These standalone collections should be read in publication order, beginning with The Farmer's Bride Collection. The series spans various themed anthologies featuring mystery, thriller, and romantic storylines across different time periods and settings.

Start with The Farmer's Bride Collection, the first of 12 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	The Farmer's Bride Collection 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The English Garden 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	From Italy with Love 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Kaleidoscope 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fresh Brewed Love 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Holiday Hope 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Patchwork Holiday 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Brothers of the Outlaw Trail 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Mackinac Island 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Homestead Brides Collection 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Oregon Trail Romance Collection 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Rebirth 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2007–2007)

The Biloxi Brides and Sugar and Grits series comprises four complete books published in 2007, with contributions from multiple authors including DiAnn Mills, Kathleen Y'Barbo, Janice Thompson, and Martha Rogers. These mystery and thriller novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Falling for You and continuing through Gone Fishing, Mississippi Mud, and Not on the Menu. The series is finished and contains no additional planned releases.

Start with Falling for You(By: Kathleen Y'Barbo), the first of 4 books in the Biloxi Brides / Sugar and Grits series.

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1	Falling for You(By: Kathleen Y'Barbo) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Gone Fishing(By: Janice Thompson) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mississippi Mud 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Not on the Menu(By: Martha Rogers) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2009–2010)

DiAnn Mills' Call Of Duty series consists of three standalone mystery and thriller novels published between 2009 and 2010. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Breach of Trust, followed by Pursuit of Justice, and concluding with Sworn to Protect. Each book can function independently while contributing to the overall arc of the series.

Start with Breach of Trust and read in order.

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1	Breach of Trust 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Pursuit of Justice 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Sworn to Protect 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2012–2013)

The Crime Scene: Houston series consists of two complete mystery thrillers by DiAnn Mills, published between 2012 and 2013. Both books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Chase followed by The Survivor. This two-book series blends elements of mystery, thriller, and non-fiction perspectives on crime investigation.

Start with The Chase and read in order.

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1	The Chase 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Survivor 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2016–2018)

The FBI Task Force series consists of four complete mystery and thriller novels by DiAnn Mills, published between 2016 and 2018. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Deadly Encounter and continuing through Trial By Fire, Deep Extraction, and High Treason. This standalone series offers a finished narrative arc perfect for readers seeking conclusive endings to their mystery thrillers.

Start with Deadly Encounter, the first of 4 books in the FBI Task Force series.

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1	Deadly Encounter 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Trial By Fire 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Deep Extraction 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	High Treason 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2015)

The FBI: Houston series comprises three complete mystery thrillers published between 2014 and 2015. Follow the cases in publication order, beginning with Firewall, continuing through Deadlock, and concluding with Double Cross. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential to fully appreciate the interconnected storylines.

Start with Firewall and read in order.

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1	Firewall 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Deadlock 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Double Cross 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2019–2020)

DiAnn Mills' Hope of Sudan duology comprises two interconnected novels published in 2019 and 2020. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Long Walk Home followed by Where Tomorrow Leads. This mystery and thriller series blends Mills' signature suspenseful storytelling with grounded, realistic elements drawn from her nonfiction work.

Start with Long Walk Home and read in order.

7 books (1999–2006)

The Kaleidoscope series is a complete collection of seven books published between 1999 and 2006, blending mystery, thriller, and non-fiction elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Behind the Mask and concluding with The Sun. Contributors to the series include DiAnn Mills, Lauralee Bliss, Kathleen Paul, and Dan Elish, with several titles focusing on scientific subjects including astronomy and space exploration.

Start with Behind the Mask(By: Lauralee Bliss), the first of 7 books in the Kaleidoscope series.

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1	Behind the Mask(By: Lauralee Bliss) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Escape(By: Kathleen Paul) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Love In Pursuit 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Galaxies(By: Dan Elish) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	NASA(By: Dan Elish) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Satellites(By: Dan Elish) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Sun(By: Dan Elish) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2004–2013)

DiAnn Mills' Nebraska Legacy series consists of four complete mystery and thriller novels published between 2004 and 2013. The four books should be read in publication order: Kiowa Husband, Temporary Husband, Renegade Husband, and Mail Order Husband. This finished series offers standalone entries that can be enjoyed independently or as a complete collection.

Start with Kiowa Husband, the first of 4 books in the Nebraska Legacy series.

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1	Kiowa Husband 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Temporary Husband 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Renegade Husband 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Mail Order Husband 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2004–2025)

DiAnn Mills has written five non-fiction works published between 2004 and 2021, with the series appearing to be complete. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lost Boy No More. The series includes collaborative writing guides and craft books focused on character development and plotting techniques for writers.

Start with Lost Boy No More, the first of 5 books in the Non-Fiction series.

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1	Lost Boy No More 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Dance of Character and Plot 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Writing Right to Success(With: Yvonne Lehman,Lynette Eason,Susan May Warren,James Scott Bell) 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Exploring the Art of Character 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Exploring the Art of Plotting 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Mastering the Art of Writing Fiction 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2024–2024)

1 book (2020–2020)

24 books (1998–2027)

DiAnn Mills has written 23 standalone novels across mystery, thriller, and non-fiction genres from 1998 to 2025, with the series still ongoing. Each book can be read independently, though readers interested in experiencing Mills' complete body of work should follow publication order beginning with Rehoboth. The series includes titles such as The Turncoat, Attracted to Fire, Under a Desert Sky, and Burden of Proof, showcasing the author's range across different narrative styles and themes.

Start with Rehoboth, the first of 23 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Rehoboth 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Licorice Kisses 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Turncoat 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Compassion's Charm 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Footsteps 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Flash Flood 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	When the Lion Roars 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	When the Nile Runs Red 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Awaken My Heart 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	A Woman Called Sage 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Fire in Ember 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Attracted to Fire 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Under a Desert Sky 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Love's Betrayal 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Burden of Proof 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Fatal Strike 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Airborne 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Dreams and Secrets: An Enchanting Christmas Novella 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Trace of Doubt 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Concrete Evidence 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Facing the Enemy 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Lethal Standoff 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Canyon of Deceit 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Point of Revenge 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1999–2001)

The Texas Charm series consists of three complete mysteries published between 1999 and 2001 by DiAnn Mills. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Country Charm, followed by Equestrian Charm, and concluding with Cassidy's Charm. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential for following the full narrative arc.

Start with Country Charm and read in order.

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1	Country Charm 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Equestrian Charm 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Cassidy's Charm 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2006–2007)

The Texas Legacy series is a four-book mystery and thriller collection by DiAnn Mills, published between 2006 and 2007. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Lanterns and Lace and continuing through Leather and Lace, A Texas Legacy Christmas, and Lightning and Lace. These interconnected stories were released over a single year, offering a finished narrative arc for readers seeking a compact series experience.

Start with Lanterns and Lace, the first of 4 books in the Texas Legacy series.

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1	Lanterns and Lace 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Leather and Lace 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Texas Legacy Christmas 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Lightning And Lace 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2020–2020)