Joyce & Jim Lavene Reading Order

9 books (2008–2015)

The Renaissance Faire Mystery series by Joyce and Jim Lavene consists of nine complete novels published between 2008 and 2015, blending mystery with the colorful world of Renaissance fairs. Each book in the series should be read in publication order, beginning with Wicked Weaves and concluding with Fatal Fairies. The series combines elements of fantasy, mystery, romance, and historical fiction across its standalone yet interconnected mysteries. Readers seeking cozy mysteries set in a unique historical backdrop will find this series a distinctive choice.

Start with Wicked Weaves, the first of 9 books in the A Renaissance Faire Mystery series.

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1	Wicked Weaves 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ghastly Glass 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Deadly Daggers 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Harrowing Hats 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Treacherous Toys 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Murderous Matrimony 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Perilous Pranks 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Bewitching Boots 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Fatal Fairies 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2014–2015)

The Biscuit Bowl Food Truck Mystery series consists of four complete mystery novels published between 2014 and 2015. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Death on Eat Street, followed by Fat Tuesday Fricassee, Fry Another Day, and concluding with Gator Bowl. The series spans food truck adventures woven with mystery elements throughout its run.

Start with Death on Eat Street, the first of 4 books in the Biscuit Bowl Food Truck Mystery series.

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1	Death on Eat Street 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fat Tuesday Fricassee 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Fry Another Day 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Gator Bowl 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2015–2015)

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1	A Dickens of a Murder 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2015–2015)

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1	Murder Fir Christmas 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (1999–1999)

The Family Matters series comprises five complete novels published in 1999, written by Joyce and Jim Lavene alongside contributing authors Amy Frazier, Martha Shields, Maris Soule, and Teresa Southwick. These books blend fantasy, mystery, romance, and historical fiction elements and should be read in publication order, beginning with A Family for the Sheriff. The series concluded with its fifth installment, The Way to a Cowboy's Heart.

Start with A Family for the Sheriff, the first of 5 books in the Family Matters series.

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1	A Family for the Sheriff 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Family by the Bunch(By: Amy Frazier) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Husband Found(By: Martha Shields) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Paternity Lessons(By: Maris Soule) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Way to a Cowboy's Heart(By: Teresa Southwick) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2016–2016)

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1	Those Who Walk in Darkness 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2004–2004)

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1	The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (1999–2013)

Joyce and Jim Lavene's Standalone Novels series comprises ten complete books published between 1999 and 2013, each offering an independent story that can be read in any order. The collection spans multiple genres including fantasy, mystery, romance, and historical fiction, providing variety for readers seeking different types of narratives. While each novel stands alone, readers who wish to experience the series as originally released should begin with A Time for Love and follow the publication sequence through Visions of Love.

Start with A Time for Love, the first of 10 books in the Joyce & Jim Lavene Standalone Novels series.

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1	A Time for Love 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Flowers in the Night 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	If Not for You 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Only You 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Save Your Heart For Me 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dowager Duchess, The 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Madison's Miracles 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Emilie's Christmas Love 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Love's Treasured Secrets 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Visions of Love 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2010–2015)

The Missing Pieces Mystery series by Joyce and Jim Lavene comprises seven complete books published between 2010 and 2015, blending mystery, fantasy, and romance elements. Read in publication order beginning with A Timely Vision and concluding with A Watery Death, the series should be followed sequentially to experience the connected narrative. This finished series offers readers a self-contained story arc across its full span.

Start with A Timely Vision, the first of 7 books in the Missing Pieces Mystery series.

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1	A Timely Vision 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Spirited Gift 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Touch of Gold 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	A Haunting Dream 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Finder's Fee 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Dae's Christmas Past / A Ghost Horse Christmas 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Watery Death 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2005–2015)

The Peggy Lee Garden Mysteries is a complete nine-book series by Joyce and Jim Lavene published between 2005 and 2015. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Pretty Poison and concluding with Killing Weeds. This mystery series blends elements of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction throughout its interconnected storylines.

Start with Pretty Poison, the first of 9 books in the Peggy Lee Garden Mysteries series.

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1	Pretty Poison 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fruit of the Poisoned Tree 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Poisoned Petals 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Perfect Poison 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	A Corpse for Yew 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Buried By Buttercups 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Thyme to Die 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Lethal Lily 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Killing Weeds 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2008–2008)

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1	The Telltale Turtle 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2013–2014)

The Pie Shop Mysteries series by Joyce and Jim Lavene consists of two standalone mystery novels published between 2013 and 2014. The series is complete with Plum Deadly followed by Treacherous Tart, and should be read in publication order. These cozy mysteries blend elements of fantasy, romance, and historical fiction as the authors blend their characteristic storytelling style across the brief but engaging series.

Start with Plum Deadly and read in order.

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1	Plum Deadly 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Treacherous Tart 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2015–2015)

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1	Give 'em Pumpkin to Talk About 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2015–2015)

3 books (2014–2016)

The Retired Witches Mysteries is a complete fantasy mystery series by Joyce and Jim Lavene consisting of three books published between 2014 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Spell Booked, followed by Looking for Mr. Good Witch, and concluding with Putting on the Witch. This cozy mystery series blends fantasy and romance elements throughout its standalone yet interconnected narratives.

Start with Spell Booked and read in order.

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1	Spell Booked 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Looking for Mr. Good Witch 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Putting on the Witch 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

12 books (1999–2007)

The Sharyn Howard Mystery series consists of twelve books published between 1999 and 2007, combining mystery, romance, and historical fiction elements. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Last Dance and concluding with The First Shall Be Last. Joyce and Jim Lavene authored all entries in this finished sequence, which blends suspenseful mystery narratives with romantic subplots across its twelve installments.

Start with Last Dance, the first of 12 books in the Sharyn Howard Mystery series.

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1	Last Dance 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	One Last Good-Bye 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last to Remember 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Until Our Last Embrace 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Dreams Don't Last 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	For the Last Time 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Glory's Last Victim 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Last Fires Burning 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Last One Down 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Last Rites 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Before The Last Lap 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The First Shall Be Last 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2007–2008)

This complete two-book mystery series by Joyce and Jim Lavene was published between 2007 and 2008 and should be read in publication order. Begin with Swapping Paint, followed by Hooked Up, to experience the full arc of this stock car racing-themed mystery collection.

Start with Swapping Paint and read in order.

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1	Swapping Paint 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Hooked Up 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2013–2016)

The Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade Mystery series consists of five complete novels published between 2013 and 2016, blending mystery with elements of fantasy and romance. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Hero's Journey and concluding with Sweet Pepper Hero. The series follows a interconnected mystery spanning That Old Flame of Mine, Playing with Fire, In Hot Water, and the final installment.

Start with Hero's Journey, the first of 5 books in the Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade Mystery series.

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1	Hero's Journey 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	That Old Flame of Mine 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Playing with Fire 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	In Hot Water 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Sweet Pepper Hero 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2014–2015)

The Taxi for the Dead Paranormal Mysteries is a completed three-book series by Joyce and Jim Lavene, published between 2014 and 2015. This fantasy mystery series should be read in publication order, beginning with Broken Hearted Ghoul, followed by Undead By Morning, and concluding with Dead Girl Blues. The interconnected narrative unfolds across all three installments, making sequential reading essential to following the story's progression.

Start with Broken Hearted Ghoul and read in order.

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1	Broken Hearted Ghoul 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Undead By Morning 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Dead Girl Blues 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible