Lorena McCourtney Reading Order

3 books (2007–2015)

The Andi McConnell Mystery series is a complete three-book collection by Lorena McCourtney published between 2007 and 2015. These mystery and romance novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Your Chariot Awaits, followed by Here Comes The Ride, and concluding with For Whom the Limo Rolls. The series combines elements of mystery and romance across its interconnected stories.

Start with Your Chariot Awaits and read in order.

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1	Your Chariot Awaits 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Here Comes The Ride 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	For Whom the Limo Rolls 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2012–2014)

The Cate Kinkaid Files is a complete mystery series by Lorena McCourtney comprising three books published between 2012 and 2014. This series blends mystery and romance elements as it follows protagonist Cate Kinkaid through her investigations. The three books—Dying to Read, Dolled Up to Die, and Death Takes a Ride—should be read in publication order to fully appreciate the character development and ongoing storylines.

Start with Dying to Read and read in order.

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1	Dying to Read 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Dolled Up to Die 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Death Takes a Ride 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2004–2015)

The Ivy Malone Mysteries series consists of five complete books by Lorena McCourtney, published between 2004 and 2015. This mystery and romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with Invisible and concluding with Go, Ivy, Go!. The five-book arc spans from the first mystery through the final installment, with each entry building on the established storyline.

Start with Invisible, the first of 5 books in the Ivy Malone Mysteries series.

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1	Invisible 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	In Plain Sight 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	On the Run 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Stranded 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Go, Ivy, Go! 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2016–2026)

The Mac 'N' Ivy Mysteries is an ongoing series of cozy mysteries with romantic elements by Lorena McCourtney, comprising five books published between 2016 and 2026. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Something Buried, Something Blue and continuing through Something Blue, Detour, Desert Dead, Charlie's Secrets, and Over the Hill to experience the full arc of the series.

Start with Something Buried, Something Blue, the first of 5 books in the Mac 'N' Ivy Mysteries series.

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1	Something Buried, Something Blue 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Detour 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Desert Dead 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Charlie's Secrets 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Over the Hill 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

27 books (2005–2008)

The Mysteries of Sparrow Island is a complete cozy mystery series by Lorena McCourtney consisting of 27 books published between 2005 and 2008. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Mysterious History. With contributions from multiple authors including Charlotte Carter, Carolyn Greene, and Ellen Harris, this series blends mystery and romance elements across its full run.

Start with A Mysterious History(By: CharlotteCarter), the first of 27 books in the Mysteries Of Sparrow Island series.

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1	A Mysterious History(By: CharlotteCarter) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Birds of a Feather(By: Carolyn Greene) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Flight of the Raven(By: Ellen Harris) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Blue Moon 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Whispers Through the Trees(By: Susan Plunkett,Krysteen Seelen) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	A Light in the Dark(By: CharlotteCarter) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Long Way Home(By: Kristin Eckhardt) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Angels Among Us(By: Ellen Harris) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Nature's Bounty(By: Ellen Harris) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Nesting Instincts(By: Susan Plunkett,Krysteen Seelen) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Secrets in the Sand(By: Susan Plunkett,Krysteen Seelen) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Mystery of Daisy Doe(By: CharlotteCarter) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Prodigal Parrot(By: Carolyn Greene) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Stork's Surprise(By: Carolyn Greene) 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Echoes from the Past(By: Ellen Harris) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Night Song(By: Susan Plunkett,Krysteen Seelen) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Out of the Ashes(By: CharlotteCarter) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Seeds of Doubt(By: Kristin Eckhardt) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Call of the Loon(By: Ellen Harris) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Catbird Caper(By: Kristin Eckhardt) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	A Beautiful Sound(By: Ellen Harris) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	A Taste of Tradition(By: Susan Plunkett,Krysteen Seelen) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	A Wing and a Prayer(By: Kristin Eckhardt) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Eyes on the Prize(By: Sunni Jeffers) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	In Search of Home(By: CharlotteCarter) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Plundered Treasure(By: CharlotteCarter) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	The Canadian Conundrum(By: Susan Plunkett,Krysteen Seelen) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (1983–1984)

Lorena McCourtney's Second Chance At Love series spans two complete books published in the early 1980s, blending mystery and romance elements. The series follows a chronological reading path beginning with Tarnished Rainbow, followed by Sometimes a Lady. These standalone yet connected narratives explore themes of redemption and new beginnings through their intertwined storylines.

Start with Tarnished Rainbow and read in order.

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1	Tarnished Rainbow 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sometimes a Lady 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

29 books (1979–2018)

Lorena McCourtney's Standalone Novels series comprises 29 independent books published between 1979 and 2018, blending mystery, thriller, and romance elements across diverse stories. Each novel stands alone and can be read in any order, though readers who prefer a chronological approach should begin with Promise in Paradise and follow publication order through the complete collection. The series spans nearly four decades of McCourtney's writing career and concludes with fourteen additional titles beyond the named entries. This substantial body of work offers standalone narratives that showcase the author's versatility across interconnected literary genres.

Start with Promise in Paradise, the first of 29 books in the Standalone Novels series.

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1	Promise in Paradise 1979Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bridal Trap 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Legacy of the Heart 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Shadows of the Heart 1980Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Desert Devil 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Glitter Girl 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Tender Conquest 1981Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Steele Heart 1982Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Island Fires 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	River of Love 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Marrying Kind 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Valley of Broken Hearts 1983Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Escape 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Singing Stone 1984Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Golden Echo 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	No Strings Attached 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Top of the Moon 1985Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	By Invitation Only 1986Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	With Flying Colors 1987Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Free-Fall 1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Just You & Me 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Romancing Cody 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Betrayed 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Dear Silver 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Canyon 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Forgotten 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Searching for Stardust 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Three Secrets 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Midnight Escape 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2002–2003)

The Julesburg Mysteries is a complete three-book mystery and romance series by Lorena McCourtney published between 2002 and 2003. The three novels—Riptide, Whirlpool, and Undertow—should be read in their publication order. This series combines elements of mystery and romantic suspense for readers who enjoy character-driven narratives within a cohesive story arc.

Start with Riptide and read in order.

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1	Riptide 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Whirlpool 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Undertow 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible