Livia J. Washburn Reading Order

20 books (1984–2018)

Livia J. Washburn's Anthologies series comprises 20 complete books published between 1984 and 2018, spanning multiple genres including fantasy, mystery, romance, historical fiction, horror, and westerns. These anthologies should be read in publication order, beginning with The Eyes Have It and concluding with the later entries in the series. The collection features diverse stories across different settings and narrative styles, reflecting the author's wide-ranging literary interests.

Start with The Eyes Have It, the first of 20 books in the Anthologies series.

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1	The Eyes Have It 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	An Eye for Justice 1988Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Black Moon 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Feline and Famous 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Vengeance is Hers 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Best of the American West II 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Book of All Flesh 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Guns of the West 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	White Hats 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Texas Rangers 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Christmas Campfire Companion 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Traditional West 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Six-Guns and Slay Bells 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Peacemakers 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Wolf Creek: Murder in Dogleg City 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Lassoing A Bride 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Present for a Cowboy 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Nine Deadly Lives 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	One Christmas Knight 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Tales of the Old West 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2008–2012)

The Delilah Dickinson series consists of four complete books published between 2008 and 2012, blending mystery, fantasy, and literary fiction. Begin with Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead and progress through the series in publication order: Huckleberry Finished, Killer On A Hot Tin Roof, and For Whom the Funeral Bell Tolls. Each entry builds on the previous story, so reading them sequentially is essential to following the narrative arc.

Start with Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead, the first of 4 books in the Delilah Dickinson series.

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1	Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Huckleberry Finished 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Killer On A Hot Tin Roof 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	For Whom the Funeral Bell Tolls 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1987–1998)

Livia J. Washburn's Evans Novel of the West is a completed two-book series spanning from 1987 to 1998. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Epitaph followed by Riders of the Monte. This western series blends elements of historical fiction with the author's characteristic mix of mystery, romance, and literary storytelling.

Start with Epitaph and read in order.

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1	Epitaph 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Riders of the Monte 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

16 books (2006–2021)

The Fresh-Baked Mysteries series consists of 16 cozy mysteries published between 2006 and 2021, with the sequence likely complete. Each installment features food-related crime scenarios, from peach murders to chili competition fatalities, blending culinary settings with detective work. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with A Peach of a Murder and continuing through the series to enjoy the evolving storylines and character development.

Start with A Peach of a Murder, the first of 16 books in the Fresh-Baked Mysteries series.

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1	A Peach of a Murder 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murder by the Slice 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Christmas Cookie Killer 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Killer Crab Cakes 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Pumpkin Muffin Murder 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Gingerbread Bump-Off 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Wedding Cake Killer 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Fatal Funnel Cake 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Trick or Deadly Treat 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Candy Cane Cupcake Killer 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Baker's Deadly Dozen 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Black and Blueberry Die 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Death Bakes a Pecan Pie 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Great Chili Kill-Off 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Coconut Bunny Butt Caper 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Never Trifle with Murder 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (1997–2012)

The Haunting Hearts series is a complete collection of nine paranormal romance novels published between 1997 and 2012, featuring stories by multiple authors including Kate Freiman, Tess Farraday, Willa Hix, Raina Lynn, Susan Plunkett, Kimberly Raye, and Sally Berneathy. These interconnected tales blend fantasy, romance, and supernatural elements across historical and contemporary settings. Readers should begin with Earth Angel and follow the publication order through Ghost of Summer to experience the full arc of this finished series.

Start with Earth Angel(By: Kate Freiman), the first of 9 books in the Haunting Hearts series.

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1	Earth Angel(By: Kate Freiman) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Shadows in the Flame(By: Tess Farraday) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Coming Home(By: Willa Hix) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Haunting Hope(By: Raina Lynn) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Snow in Summer(By: Tess Farraday) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Soul Survivor(By: Susan Plunkett) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	In the Midnight Hour(By: Kimberly Raye) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Spirit Catcher 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Ghost of Summer(By: Sally Berneathy) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2023–2024)

Kingfisher P.I. is an ongoing series by Livia J. Washburn and James Reasoner that blends mystery, fantasy, and romance across multiple genres. The series currently contains three books published between 2023 and 2024: Kingfisher P.I., Dark Ride, and Tourist Trap. Readers should follow the books in publication order to experience the story as intended, beginning with the first entry and continuing sequentially as new installments are released.

Start with Kingfisher P. I.(With: James Reasoner) and read in order.

4 books (1987–2011)

The Lucas Hallam series comprises four complete books published between 1987 and 2011, following the character Lucas Hallam across multiple genres including fantasy, mystery, romance, historical fiction, and western elements. Read these books in publication order, beginning with Wild Night and continuing through Dead-Stick, Dog Heavies, and concluding with Hallam. The series spans nearly a quarter century of the author's work and should be approached sequentially to follow the character's development across the interconnected narratives.

Start with Wild Night, the first of 4 books in the Lucas Hallam series.

5 books (1998–2010)

The Magical Love series is a complete five-book fantasy romance collection published between 1998 and 2010. Written by Livia J. Washburn and featuring contributions from multiple authors including Ginny Reyes, Lisa Hendrix, and Sheridon Smythe, the series should be read in publication order beginning with A Faerie Tale. The collection spans from its 1998 debut through 2010 and combines elements of fantasy, romance, and magical themes across its standalone entries.

Start with A Faerie Tale(By: Ginny Reyes), the first of 5 books in the Magical Love series.

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1	A Faerie Tale(By: Ginny Reyes) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Alura's Wish 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Razzle Dazzle(By: Lisa Hendrix) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	It Takes Two(By: Sheridon Smythe) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Three's A Charm(By: Sheridon Smythe) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (1998–1998)

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1	Mending Fences 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2005–2006)

The Palmetto series by Livia J. Washburn consists of two complete novels published between 2005 and 2006, with the second book co-written with James Reasoner. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Call to Arms followed by War Drums. The series blends multiple genres across fantasy, mystery, thriller, romance, historical fiction, horror, and western elements.

Start with Call to Arms and read in order.

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1	Call to Arms 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	War Drums(With: James Reasoner) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2014–2016)

This completed series comprises ten books of short stories and novellas published between 2014 and 2016, showcasing the varied work of Livia J. Washburn and co-authored entries with James Reasoner. The collection spans multiple genres including fantasy, mystery, romance, historical fiction, horror, and western tales. Reading in publication order from Charlie's Pie through The Badge and the Bride provides the intended experience of the series.

Start with Charlie's Pie, the first of 10 books in the Short Stories/Novellas series.

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1	Charlie's Pie 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Guarding Her Heart 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Mockingbird and Big Earl(As: Livia Reasoner, With: James Reasoner) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Missing! City of Gold(As: Livia Reasoner, With: James Reasoner) 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Naughty or Mice 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Tinseltown 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Keepsake 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Kissing Until Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Panhandle Freight 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Badge and the Bride 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2015–2015)

14 books (1983–2018)

Livia J. Washburn's complete collection of fourteen standalone novels spans from 1983 to 2018 across multiple genres including fantasy, mystery, romance, historical fiction, horror, western, and literary fiction. Published under various name combinations including Livia Washburn, L.J. Washburn, J.L. Reasoner, Livia Reasoner, and collaborative works with James Reasoner, these books should be read in publication order beginning with The Emerald Land. Each novel stands alone as an independent story, offering readers diverse themes and styles throughout the author's literary career.

Start with The Emerald Land, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	The Emerald Land 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Ghost River(As: L.J. Washburn) 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Red River Ruse(As: L.J. Washburn) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Crusade: Lyron's Lament(As: Livia Reasoner, With: James Reasoner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Rivers of Gold(As: J.L. Reasoner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Healer's Road(As: J.L. Reasoner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Healer's Calling(As: J.L. Reasoner) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Cossack Three Ponies(As: J.L. Reasoner) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Tie a Black Ribbon(With: James Reasoner) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Yesterday's Flame 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Vampire Affair(As: Livia Reasoner) 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Twice As Deadly 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Phantom Ranger and the Skateboard Gang(As: Livia Reasoner, With: James Reasoner) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Bandera Pass(As: L.J. Washburn) 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2011–2012)

The Tongue-Tied Witch is a complete two-book series by Livia J. Washburn published between 2011 and 2012. Begin with Witch Got Your Tongue followed by A Peck of Pickled Warlocks, reading them in publication order. This series blends fantasy, mystery, and romance elements within a historical fiction framework.

Start with Witch Got Your Tongue and read in order.

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1	Witch Got Your Tongue 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Peck of Pickled Warlocks 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (1994–2020)

The Wind River series spans nine books published between 1994 and 2020, with the first four and fifth entries written under the name James Reasoner before Livia J. Washburn continued the series. This complete Western series blends elements of mystery, romance, and historical fiction across its interconnected stories. Reading these books in publication order from Thunder Wagon through Six-Gun Law provides the intended narrative progression.

Start with Thunder Wagon(By: James Reasoner), the first of 9 books in the Wind River series.

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1	Thunder Wagon(By: James Reasoner) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Wind River(By: James Reasoner) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Wolf Shadow(By: James Reasoner) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dark Trail(By: James Reasoner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Medicine Creek(By: James Reasoner) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Judgment Day(By: James Reasoner) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Ransom Valley 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Outlaw Blood 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Six-Gun Law 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible