Dorothy Howell Reading Order

6 books (2003–2016)

Dorothy Howell's Anthologies series comprises five complete collections published between 2003 and 2012, spanning the mystery, thriller, and literary fiction genres. These standalone anthology volumes should be read in publication order, beginning with A Hero's Kiss. The series concludes with Murder USA, offering readers a variety of stories across the full run.

Start with A Hero's Kiss, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	A Hero's Kiss 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Spring Brides 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Stay for Christmas 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Stetsons, Spring and Wedding Rings 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	All a Cowboy Wants for Christmas 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Murder USA 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2003–2014)

Colorado Confidential is a seven-book mystery and thriller series published between 2003 and 2004, now complete. The books should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the interconnected stories. This series features contributions from multiple authors, each bringing their own perspective to the overarching narrative set against a Colorado backdrop.

Start with A Warrior's Mission(By: Rita Herron), the first of 7 books in the Colorado Confidential series.

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1	A Warrior's Mission(By: Rita Herron) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Covert Cowboy(By: Harper Allen) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Kiss and Tell(By: Amanda Stevens) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Rocky Mountain Maverick(By: Gayle Wilson) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Special Agent Nanny(By: Linda O. Johnston) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Cheyenne Wife(As: Judith Stacy) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Private Eyes(By: Jasmine Cresswell) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Rocky Mountain Marriage(By: Debra Lee Brown) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Colorado Courtship(By: Carolyn Davidson) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2013–2015)

Dorothy Howell's Dana MacKenzie mystery series consists of three complete novels published between 2013 and 2015. The trilogy follows a continuous storyline and should be read in publication order beginning with Fatal Debt, followed by Fatal Luck and Fatal Choice. This series blends mystery and thriller elements within a literary fiction framework.

Start with Fatal Debt and read in order.

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1	Fatal Debt 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fatal Luck 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fatal Choice 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

15 books (2008–2019)

The Haley Randolph series comprises 15 complete mystery novels published between 2008 and 2019, all featuring the amateur sleuth protagonist. Dorothy Howell's series should be read in publication order, beginning with Handbags and Homicide and concluding with Man Bags and Malice. Each installment blends mystery and thriller elements with literary fiction, offering a full arc across the interconnected cases and character development throughout the complete saga.

Start with Handbags and Homicide, the first of 15 books in the Haley Randolph series.

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1	Handbags and Homicide 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Purses and Poison 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shoulder Bags and Shootings 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Clutches and Curses 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Slay Bells and Satchels 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Tote Bags and Toe Tags 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Evening Bags and Executions 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Beach Bags and Burglaries 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Duffel Bags and Drownings 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Fanny Packs and Foul Play 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Swag Bags and Swindlers 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Backpacks and Betrayals 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Pocketbooks and Pistols 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Messenger Bags and Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Man Bags and Malice 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2020–2020)

2 books (2016–2020)

Dorothy Howell's Judith Stacy Short Stories collection contains two novellas published between 2016 and 2020. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas Wishes followed by Wild West Wager. These literary mystery and thriller works are standalone entries that can be enjoyed sequentially.

Start with Christmas Wishes and read in order.

1 book (2001–2001)

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1	The Nanny 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2022–2024)

Dorothy Howell's Sewing Studio Mysteries is an ongoing series of cozy mysteries with three books published between 2022 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Seams Like Murder, followed by Hanging by a Thread and Shear Terror. New installments are planned for this mystery series.

Start with Seams Like Murder and read in order.

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1	Seams Like Murder 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hanging by a Thread 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shear Terror 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2016–2020)

Dorothy Howell's two-book collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2016 to 2020 and is now complete. Both works were published under the author's alternate name, Judith Stacy, and should be read in publication order beginning with Christmas Wishes. The series combines mystery and thriller elements with literary fiction sensibilities in bite-sized narrative form.

Start with Christmas Wishes(As: Judith Stacy) and read in order.

16 books (1988–2006)

Dorothy Howell's collection of 16 standalone novels spans from 1988 to 2006, with the author publishing under both her own name and the pen name Judith Stacy. These mystery and literary fiction works should be read in publication order, beginning with Defiant Enchantress. The series is complete, offering readers a finished collection to explore at their own pace.

Start with Defiant Enchantress, the first of 16 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Defiant Enchantress 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Anna's Treasure 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Tea Time 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Outlaw Love(As: Judith Stacy) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Marriage Mishap(As: Judith Stacy) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Dreammaker(As: Judith Stacy) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Heart of a Hero(As: Judith Stacy) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Blushing Bride(As: Judith Stacy) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Last Bride in Texas(As: Judith Stacy) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Written In The Heart(As: Judith Stacy) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Widow's Little Secret(As: Judith Stacy) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Married By Midnight(As: Judith Stacy) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Maggie and the Law(As: Judith Stacy) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The One Month Marriage(As: Judith Stacy) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Hired Husband(As: Judith Stacy) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Jared's Runaway Woman(As: Judith Stacy) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible