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Mary Kay Andrews

Mary Kay Andrews Reading Order

7 series Β· 39 books Β· Born July 27, 1954

Mary Kay Andrews, the pseudonym of Kathy Hogan Trocheck, is a prolific author known for her engaging blend of humor and romance. With 39 books across seven series, including the popular Callahan Garrity and Weezie & Bebe Mysteries, she has captivated readers since 1992. Her diverse portfolio also features standalone novels and the Truman Kicklighter and Beach Town series, making her a prominent figure in contemporary fiction until 2026.

Beach Town Series

Complete

2 books (2015–2016)

Start with Beach Town and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Beach Town
Beach Town
2
Change of Scene

Callahan Garrity Series

Complete

11 books (1992–2014)

Start with Every Crooked Nanny, the first of 11 books in the Callahan Garrity series.

#Title
1
Cover of Every Crooked Nanny
Every Crooked Nanny
2
Cover of To Live and Die in Dixie
To Live and Die in Dixie
3
Cover of Homemade Sin
Homemade Sin
4
Cover of Happy Never After
Happy Never After
5
Cover of Heart Trouble
Heart Trouble
6
Cover of Strange Brew
Strange Brew
7
Cover of Midnight Clear
Midnight Clear
8
Cover of Irish Eyes
Irish Eyes
9
Fatal Fruitcake
10
Killer Fudge
11
The Family Jewels

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2017–2017)

#Title
1
Cover of The Beach House Cookbook
The Beach House Cookbook

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2024–2024)

#Title
1
Holiday Hideaway

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

18 books (2003–2026)

Start with Little Bitty Lies, the first of 18 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
Cover of Little Bitty Lies
Little Bitty Lies
2
3
4
The Fixer Upper
5
Cover of Summer Rental
Summer Rental
6
Cover of Spring Fever
Spring Fever
7
Cover of Ladies' Night
Ladies' Night
8
Cover of Save the Date
Save the Date
9
Cover of The Weekenders
The Weekenders
10
Cover of The High Tide Club
The High Tide Club
11
Sunset Beach
12
Cover of Hello, Summer
Hello, Summer
13
Cover of The Newcomer
The Newcomer
14
Cover of The Santa Suit
The Santa Suit
15
The Homewreckers
16
Bright Lights, Big Christmas
17
Summers at the Saint
18

Truman Kicklighter Series

Complete

2 books (1995–1997)

Start with Lickety-Split and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Lickety-Split
Lickety-Split
2
Cover of Crash Course
Crash Course

Weezie & Bebe Mysteries Series

Complete

4 books (2002–2013)

Start with Savannah Blues, the first of 4 books in the Weezie & Bebe Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Savannah Blues
Savannah Blues
2
Blue Christmas
3
Cover of Savannah Breeze
Savannah Breeze
4
Cover of Christmas Bliss
Christmas Bliss

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Mary Kay Andrews written?
Mary Kay Andrews has written 39 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1992 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Mary Kay Andrews series?
Here are the first books in Mary Kay Andrews's series: Beach Town: Beach Town; Callahan Garrity: Every Crooked Nanny; Truman Kicklighter: Lickety-Split; Weezie & Bebe Mysteries: Savannah Blues.
What order should I read Mary Kay Andrews's books?
We recommend reading Mary Kay Andrews's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Mary Kay Andrews still writing new books?
Yes, Mary Kay Andrews has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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