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Erica Spindler Reading Order

11 series · 77 books · Born 1957

Erica Spindler has written more than seventy books blending mystery, suspense, and romance across multiple series. Her career, which spans from 1988 to 2022, demonstrates her versatility across interconnected storylines featuring characters like Kitt Lundgren and Harold Middleton. Spindler's ability to weave emotional depth into fast-paced thrillers has made her a prolific voice in the romantic suspense genre.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2012)

Erica Spindler's Watchlist anthology series comprises two mystery and thriller novels published between 2009 and 2012. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Watchlist followed by Storm Season. These standalone entries are part of Spindler's broader work in the mystery and romance genres.

Start with Watchlist and read in order.

Start this series with Watchlist

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Storm Season

Blossoms of the South Series

Complete

2 books (1993–1993)

Erica Spindler's Blossoms of the South is a two-book mystery and romance series consisting of Magnolia Dawn and Night Jasmine, both published in 1993. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Magnolia Dawn followed by Night Jasmine. This finished series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and romance within a Southern setting.

Start with Magnolia Dawn and read in order.

Start this series with Magnolia Dawn

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Magnolia Dawn
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Night Jasmine

Harold Middleton Series

Complete

3 books (2007–2014)

Erica Spindler's complete Harold Middleton series consists of three books published between 2007 and 2014, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Chopin Manuscript, followed by The Copper Bracelet, and concluding with The Starling Project: An Audible Drama. This finished trilogy is best experienced from the first book onward to fully appreciate the character development and storyline progression.

Start with The Chopin Manuscript and read in order.

Start this series with The Chopin Manuscript

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The Chopin Manuscript
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The Copper Bracelet
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The Starling Project: An Audible Drama

Kitt Lundgren Series

Complete

2 books (2000–2008)

Erica Spindler's Kitt Lundgren series consists of two complete mystery thrillers published between 2000 and 2008. The two books, Copycat and Breakneck, should be read in publication order to follow the character's story arc. This series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and romance genres throughout its entries.

Start with Copycat and read in order.

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Opposites Attract Series

Complete

5 books (1989–1993)

Erica Spindler's Opposites Attract series comprises five mystery romance novels published between 1989 and 1993. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Chances Are and concluding with Tempting Chance. Each installment blends thriller and romantic elements across its interconnected entries.

Start with Chances Are, the first of 5 books in the Opposites Attract series.

Start this series with Chances Are

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Read Between the Lines
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Rhyme or Reason
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Wishing Moon
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Tempting Chance

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2011–2011)

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Slices of Night(With: Alex Kava,J.T. Ellison)

Stacy Killian Series

Complete

4 books (2004–2011)

Erica Spindler's Stacy Killian series comprises four mystery-thriller novels published between 2004 and 2011. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with See Jane Die, followed by Killer Takes All, Last Known Victim, and Watch Me Die. These standalone-adjacent books blend mystery and romance elements while following interconnected cases that span the series' run.

Start with See Jane Die, the first of 4 books in the Stacy Killian series.

Start this series with See Jane Die

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See Jane Die
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Killer Takes All
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Last Known Victim
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Watch Me Die

Standalone Novels Series

Likely Complete

19 books (1988–2022)

Erica Spindler's collection of 19 standalone mystery and thriller novels spans from 1988 to 2022, each offering a complete story that requires no prior knowledge of other entries in the series. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Heaven Sent, though each novel can be enjoyed independently without missing plot threads from other titles. The series showcases Spindler's range within the mystery and thriller genres across more than three decades, with the most recent publications arriving in the early 2020s. Readers can approach these novels in any order based on individual preference, though starting with the author's debut provides insight into her evolving storytelling style.

Start with Heaven Sent, the first of 19 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Heaven Sent

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Longer Than...
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Baby, Come Back
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Forbidden Fruit
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Shocking Pink
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Cause for Alarm
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All Fall Down
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Justice for Sara / Don't Look Back
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The First Wife
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The Other Girl
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The Look-Alike
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The Detective’s Daughter

That Special Woman Series

Complete

34 books (1993–2014)

That Special Woman is a 34-book romance and mystery thriller series published between 1993 and 2014 by multiple authors. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Husband to Remember by Lisa Jackson. Each standalone novel features different characters and storylines while sharing the series' focus on romance and suspense elements.

Start with A Husband to Remember(By: Lisa Jackson), the first of 34 books in the That Special Woman series.

Start this series with A Husband to Remember(By: Lisa Jackson)

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A Husband to Remember(By: Lisa Jackson)
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A Winter's Rose
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Grand Prize Winner!(By: Tracy Sinclair)
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Hasty Wedding(By: Debbie Macomber)
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On Her Own(By: Pat Warren)
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Point of Departure(By: Lindsay McKenna)
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Babies On Board(By: Gina Wilkins)
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Baby Blessed / Meant to Be Us(By: Debbie Macomber)
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Daughter of the Bride(By: Christine Flynn)
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For the Baby's Sake(By: Christine Rimmer)
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Husband(By: Marie Ferrarella)
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Just Hold On Tight!(By: Andrea Edwards)
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Cover of Mail Order Cowboy(By: Patricia Coughlin)
Mail Order Cowboy(By: Patricia Coughlin)
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Cover of Mystery Wife(By: Annette Broadrick)
Mystery Wife(By: Annette Broadrick)
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Cover of One Last Fling!(By: Elizabeth August)
One Last Fling!(By: Elizabeth August)
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Cover of Sally Jane Got Married(By: Celeste Hamilton)
Sally Jane Got Married(By: Celeste Hamilton)
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The Parson's Waiting(By: Sherryl Woods)
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Riley's Sleeping Beauty(By: Sherryl Woods)
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Same Time, Next Year(By: Debbie Macomber)
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The Bride Price(By: Ginna Gray)
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The Sultan's Wives(By: Tracy Sinclair)
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Cover of Where Dreams Have Been ...(By: Penny Richards)
Where Dreams Have Been ...(By: Penny Richards)
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Cover of A Lawman For Kelly(By: Myrna Temte)
A Lawman For Kelly(By: Myrna Temte)
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Cover of Just Married(By: Debbie Macomber)
Just Married(By: Debbie Macomber)
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Cover of Meggie's Baby(By: Cheryl Reavis)
Meggie's Baby(By: Cheryl Reavis)
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Sisters(By: Penny Richards)
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Cover of The 200% Wife(By: Jennifer Greene)
The 200% Wife(By: Jennifer Greene)
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Cover of White Wolf(By: Lindsay McKenna)
White Wolf(By: Lindsay McKenna)
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Cover of Cowboy's Love(By: Victoria Pade)
Cowboy's Love(By: Victoria Pade)
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Every Cowgirl's Dream(By: Melanie Milburne,Arlene James)
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Tenderly(By: Cheryl Reavis)
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The Music Box(By: Cheryl Reavis)
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Urban Cowboy(By: Myrna Temte)
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Summer Brides(By: Debbie Macomber)

The Lightkeepers Series

Complete

4 books (2016–2018)

The Lightkeepers is a four-book mystery and thriller series by Erica Spindler published between 2016 and 2018. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Final Seven, followed by Triple Six / If You Dare, Random Acts, and Fallen Five. This series combines elements of mystery, thriller, and romance throughout its interconnected narratives.

Start with The Final Seven, the first of 4 books in the The Lightkeepers series.

Start this series with The Final Seven

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The Final Seven
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Triple Six / If You Dare
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The Malones Series

Complete

1 book (2001–2001)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Erica Spindler written?
Erica Spindler has written 77 books across 11 series. Their published works span from 1988 to 2022.
What is the first book in each Erica Spindler series?
Here are the first books in Erica Spindler's series: Anthologies: Watchlist; Blossoms of the South: Magnolia Dawn; Harold Middleton: The Chopin Manuscript; Kitt Lundgren: Copycat; Opposites Attract: Chances Are.
What order should I read Erica Spindler's books?
We recommend reading Erica Spindler's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Erica Spindler's series complete?
Erica Spindler has 10 completed series.

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