Jacie Middlemann Reading Order

2 books (2020–2020)

The Accidental Mayor is a two-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann. Both novels were published in 2020, and the series is complete. Readers should follow publication order, beginning with Buried Justice and continuing to Rubicon Moment.

Start with Buried Justice and read in order.

1 book (2021–2021)

8 books (2020–2021)

Chocolate At Midnight is an eight-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann, published between 2020 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Those Moments When Everything Changed. The subsequent titles are Twilight Season, When We Remember Our Dreams, Garden of My Heart, Memories Between Us, Not My Cup of Tea, The Lasting Promise of Second Chances, and When You Believed in Me.

Start with Those Moments When Everything Changed, the first of 8 books in the Chocolate At Midnight series.

25 books (2023–2025)

The Cincinnati City Lights series by Jacie Middlemann is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection comprising 25 books published between 2023 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with She's My Sister - Book 1 and continuing through the interconnected installments that follow. The collection includes multiple subseries within the larger Cincinnati City Lights universe, including the "She's My Sister" arc and the "She's the Missing Sister" arc.

Start with She's My Sister - Book 1, the first of 25 books in the Cincinnati City Lights series.

7 books (2017–2021)

Jacie Middlemann's Heart of the Canyon series comprises seven mystery and literary fiction novels published between 2017 and 2021, with the series appearing to be complete. Readers should begin with All We Keep and proceed through the books in publication order: Any One Moment, Each Day Since, Everything We Are, All In Time, Moments We Hold, and Ever So Dear. The interconnected narrative unfolds across this seven-book arc, making sequential reading essential to following the story's development.

Start with All We Keep, the first of 7 books in the Heart of the Canyon series.

8 books (2022–2022)

The Hidden Hideaway series by Jacie Middlemann comprises eight mystery and thriller novels published in 2022, likely representing a complete collection. The series follows the Costly Secrets sequence and should be read in publication order beginning with Book 1. This literary fiction-informed mystery series builds its narrative across all eight installments, making sequential reading essential to fully experience the author's story arc.

Start with Costly Secrets: Book 1, the first of 8 books in the Hidden Hideaway series.

24 books (2021–2022)

The Hidden Keys Legacy is a 24-book mystery and thriller series by Jacie Middlemann published between 2021 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Cloaked Secrets. With titles like Cryptic Truths, False Cipher, and Veiled Enemy, the books explore themes of mystery and hidden revelations across their interconnected narrative.

Start with Cloaked Secrets, the first of 24 books in the Hidden Keys Legacy series.

1 book (2016–2016)

10 books (2017–2022)

Jacie Middlemann's Home to Clare Harbor is a ten-book mystery and literary fiction series published between 2017 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Before the Storm and concluding with After the Storm. Each installment builds on the previous narrative, making sequential reading essential for following the full arc of this Clare Harbor story.

Start with Before the Storm, the first of 10 books in the Home to Clare Harbor series.

2 books (2020–2021)

Jacie Middlemann's Lakeside Haven series consists of two mystery and literary fiction novels published between 2020 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Switching Lanes followed by Unexpected Everything.

Start with Switching Lanes and read in order.

4 books (2022–2023)

Jacie Middlemann's Lights series comprises four mystery and literary fiction novels published between 2022 and 2023. The series appears to be complete, with all four installments following the Lights in the Cove storyline. Readers should begin with Book 1 and proceed in publication order through Book 4 to experience the full narrative arc.

Start with Lights in the Cove - Book 1, the first of 4 books in the Lights series.

7 books (2018–2024)

Mae's Second Chance is an ongoing mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann consisting of seven books published between 2018 and 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Home to the Valley and continuing through Treasures Found, Valley Secrets, Mae's Hope, Sisters of the Heart, Castle in the Beyond, and What Once Was Yours. With new installments still being released, this series offers readers a developing narrative across multiple books.

Start with Home to the Valley, the first of 7 books in the Mae's Second Chance series.

5 books (2018–2020)

The Matchmaker Mom series comprises five complete mystery and literary fiction novels published between 2018 and 2020. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with Through the Binoculars and continuing through League of Friends, Next on the List, Potluck Social, and concluding with Shining Star of the Bowling Alley. All five books in the series are now available for readers seeking the full experience of this finished saga.

Start with Through the Binoculars, the first of 5 books in the Matchmaker Mom series.

6 books (2024–2024)

The McAdams Family Secrets Hidden Behind the Old Glass series by Jacie Middlemann is an ongoing mystery and literary fiction sequence comprising six books published in 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Forgotten & Found in Cincinnati - Book 1 and continuing through Book 6. All entries follow the same numbered sequence within the Forgotten & Found in Cincinnati storyline, making sequential reading essential to following the family's unfolding mysteries.

Start with Forgotten & Found in Cincinnati - Book 1, the first of 6 books in the McAdams Family Secrets Hidden Behind the Old Glass series.

8 books (2023–2023)

The Murder in Blooming Grove series by Jacie Middlemann is an eight-book mystery and literary fiction series published in 2023 that appears to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Stay With Me - Book 1 and continuing through Stay With Me - Book 8 to fully experience the interconnected narrative.

Start with Stay With Me - Book 1, the first of 8 books in the Murder in Blooming Grove series.

1 book (2025–2025)

3 books (2019–2020)

Jacie Middlemann's Raindrops and Tears is a complete three-book mystery and literary fiction series published between 2019 and 2020. The trilogy should be read in publication order, beginning with When Home Beckons, followed by Haunted Melody, and concluding with Whiskey and Wine.

Start with When Home Beckons and read in order.

6 books (2024–2024)

Rendon's Story is an ongoing mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann comprising six books published in 2024. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Listen to My Heart...One More Time - Book 1 and continuing through Book 6. New installments are planned for future release.

Start with Listen to My Heart...One More Time - Book 1, the first of 6 books in the Rendon's Story series.

7 books (2015–2016)

The Return to Summit Falls series by Jacie Middlemann comprises seven mystery and literary fiction novels published between 2015 and 2016. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Coming Home and continuing through Going Home, Home Again, Finding Home, Home Again for Christmas, Home To Stay, and concluding with Sharing Home. Each installment builds upon the previous entry in this finished series.

Start with Coming Home, the first of 7 books in the Return to Summit Falls series.

2 books (2021–2021)

This two-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann should be read in publication order, beginning with Light in the Window and continuing with Once When We Danced. Both books were published in 2021 and the series appears to be complete. The interconnected narrative unfolds across these two standalone-adjacent entries that build upon each other to deliver their full impact.

Start with Light in the Window and read in order.

7 books (2022–2022)

Ryan's Hope is a seven-book mystery and thriller series by Jacie Middlemann published in 2022, appearing to be complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Forsaken Treasure - Book 1 and continuing through all seven installments that comprise the Forsaken Treasure sequence.

Start with Forsaken Treasure - Book 1, the first of 7 books in the Ryan's Hope series.

8 books (2022–2022)

Ryan's Legacy is an eight-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann, published in 2022 and appearing to be complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hidden Island Book 6, despite its numbering. All eight entries follow the Hidden Island storyline and are best experienced sequentially from book six through book five.

Start with Hidden Island - Book 6, the first of 8 books in the Ryan's Legacy series.

8 books (2022–2022)

Ryan's Secrets is an eight-book mystery and thriller series by Jacie Middlemann published in 2022, appearing to be complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Forgotten Land - Book 1 and continuing through Forgotten Land - Book 8. This literary fiction mystery series follows a continuous narrative across all eight installments.

Start with Forgotten Land - Book 1, the first of 8 books in the Ryan's Secrets series.

7 books (2023–2023)

Sam's Story is a seven-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann, all published in 2023 and likely complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Looking for Light in All the Dark Places - Book 1 and continuing through Book 7 to follow the full narrative arc.

Start with Looking for Light in All the Dark Places - Book 1, the first of 7 books in the Sam's Story series.

4 books (2021–2023)

Jacie Middlemann's Secrets of the River is a four-book mystery and literary fiction series published between 2021 and 2023. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with After Night Falls. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.

Start with After Night Falls, the first of 4 books in the Secrets of the River series.

9 books (2024–2024)

The She's Gone Rogue Across the Sea series by Jacie Middlemann is an ongoing mystery and literary fiction collection consisting of nine books published in 2024. All nine entries follow the Royal Secrets at the Last House on the Lane storyline and should be read in publication order, beginning with Book 1. The series continues to expand with new releases.

Start with Royal Secrets at the Last House on the Lane - Book 1, the first of 9 books in the She's Gone Rogue Across the Sea series.

5 books (2013–2017)

Jacie Middlemann's Short Stories/Novellas series consists of five complete entries published between 2013 and 2017, blending mystery, thriller, and literary fiction elements. The books—Cost of Redemption, The Last Christmas Ornament, Her Letter, Sanctuary Of Us, and When Words Matter—should be read in publication order. Each work stands as a distinct short story or novella, with the series now concluded.

Start with Cost of Redemption, the first of 5 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

4 books (2021–2021)

The Simply Meant To Be series by Jacie Middlemann comprises four mystery and literary fiction novels published in 2021. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Heart of the Cottage Court Motel, followed by My Way to You, Never Too Late, and The Moment I Saw You. The series appears to be complete.

Start with Heart of the Cottage Court Motel, the first of 4 books in the Simply Meant To Be series.

24 books (2024–2025)

The Stratton Family series is an ongoing collection of 24 books by Jacie Middlemann, published between 2024 and 2025, blending mystery, thriller, and literary fiction elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with New Orleans Library of Last Secrets - Book 1, which interweaves with other subseries including Simon's Magical Cowboy Ranch. With multiple interconnected storylines released across these different narrative threads, following the publication sequence ensures readers experience the story as the author intended.

Start with New Orleans Library of Last Secrets - Book 1, the first of 24 books in the Stratton Family series.

5 books (2023–2024)

The Temporarily Disgraced and Not So Merry series is an ongoing mystery and literary fiction collection by Jacie Middlemann comprising five books published between 2023 and 2024. All entries should be read in publication order, beginning with Married to Memories Until Someday - Book 1 and continuing through Book 5. The series blends mystery and thriller elements with literary fiction sensibilities across its interconnected narrative arc.

Start with Married to Memories Until Someday - Book 1, the first of 5 books in the Temporarily Disgraced and Not So Merry series.

23 books (2015–2020)

The Andersens is a complete 23-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann, published between 2015 and 2020. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Betrayal and continuing through titles including Broken, Choices, Forgiven, Found, and Regrets. All entries are interconnected and build upon one another, making sequential reading essential to following the full narrative arc across the complete collection.

Start with Betrayal, the first of 23 books in the The Andersens series.

7 books (2026–2026)

4 books (2025–2026)

The Burlington Family is an ongoing mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann consisting of four books published between 2025 and 2026. Each installment should be read in publication order, beginning with Her Latest Disappearance - Book 1 and continuing through Book 4. The series is still in development with additional volumes planned.

Start with Her Latest Disappearance - Book 1, the first of 4 books in the The Burlington Family series.

9 books (2016–2022)

The Delahass Legacy is a nine-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann published between 2016 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Family and continuing through Family Always, Family Promise, Family Shadows, Family Trust, Family Unbroken, Family Honor, Family Tribute, and concluding with Family Place. Each installment builds on the previous entries, making sequential reading essential to following the overarching narrative.

Start with Family, the first of 9 books in the The Delahass Legacy series.

5 books (2013–2016)

The Hills of Burlington is a five-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann, published between 2013 and 2016. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Return to Cedar Hill and continuing through Retreat to Woodhaven, Summer Street Secrets, A Christmas Dinner on Marshall Street, and concluding with Refuge on Leebrick.

Start with Return to Cedar Hill, the first of 5 books in the The Hills of Burlington series.

4 books (2017–2017)

The Hope of Hyde Hills is a complete four-book mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann, published in 2017. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with How We Love and continuing through What We Remember, When We Trust, and Where We Turn. This series combines elements of mystery and thriller with literary fiction to tell an interconnected story across its four installments.

Start with How We Love, the first of 4 books in the The Hope of Hyde Hills series.

5 books (2025–2025)

The Legend Family is an ongoing mystery and literary fiction series by Jacie Middlemann consisting of five books published in 2025. The series, which includes the Library of Elusive Truths volumes one through five, should be read in publication order beginning with Book 1.

Start with Library of Elusive Truths - Book 1, the first of 5 books in the The Legend Family series.

5 books (2013–2015)

The They Will Know You series comprises five complete mystery and literary fiction novels by Jacie Middlemann, published between 2013 and 2015. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Civil War Connection, followed by The Seneca Falls Connection, The Wilberforce Connection, The French Revolution Connection, and concluding with Worlds They Left Behind.

Start with The Civil War Connection, the first of 5 books in the They Will Know You series.

8 books (2023–2023)

The Water series by Jacie Middlemann is an eight-book mystery and literary fiction saga published in 2023, likely complete. All eight installments follow the narrative arc of Secrets Where the Lost Bridge Ends and should be read in publication order beginning with Book 1. This series blends thriller elements with literary storytelling across its full run.

Start with Secrets Where the Lost Bridge Ends - Book 1, the first of 8 books in the Water series.

6 books (2023–2023)

The You & Me & Us series by Jacie Middlemann consists of six mystery and literary fiction novels published in 2023, appearing to be complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with If There is Nothing Left - Book 1 and continuing through Book 6. All volumes share the If There is Nothing Left title across the complete run of interconnected narratives.

Start with If There is Nothing Left - Book 1, the first of 6 books in the You & Me & Us series.