Nancy Martin Reading Order
7 series · 48 books · Born 1939
Nancy Martin was a prolific author recognized for her engaging mystery and romance novels. With a remarkable portfolio spanning 48 books across seven series, her notable works include the Blackbird Sisters Mysteries and the Miss Ruffles Mysteries. Active from 1980 until 2016, Martin captivated readers with her unique storytelling and clever plots.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2005–2005)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Drop-Dead Blonde 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
Blackbird Sisters Mysteries Series
Complete15 books (2002–2016)
Start with How to Murder a Millionaire, the first of 15 books in the Blackbird Sisters Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  How to Murder a Millionaire 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Some Like It Lethal 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Have Your Cake and Kill Him Too 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Mick Abruzzo's Story 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | A Crazy Little Thing Called Death 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Murder Melts in Your Mouth 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  No Way to Kill a Lady 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Slay Belles 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Little Black Book of Murder 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  A Little Night Murder 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Lady Be Good 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Mick Abruzzo: The Second Wire 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Bye, Bye Blackbird 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
Miss Ruffles Mysteries Series
Complete1 book (2015–2015)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Ruffles Inherits Everything 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Opposite Attract Series
Complete3 books (1995–1998)
Start with The Cop and the Chorus Girl and read in order.
Roxy Abruzzo Series
Complete2 books (2010–2011)
Start with Our Lady of Immaculate Deception / Foxy Roxy and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Complete14 books (1980–1996)
Start with Showdown, the first of 14 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Showdown 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Black Diamonds 1984Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Beyond the Dream 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  An Unexpected Pleasure 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Nightcap 1986Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Sable and Secrets 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Hit Man 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  A Living Legend 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Looking for Trouble 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Ready, Willing and Abel 1990Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Fortune's Cookie 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Good Golly, Miss Molly 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Wish Upon a Star 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Vanilla Blood 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
Welcome To Tyler Series
Complete12 books (1992–1993)
Start with Arrowpoint(By: Suzanne Ellison), the first of 12 books in the Welcome To Tyler series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrowpoint(By: Suzanne Ellison) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bachelor's Puzzle(By: Ginger Chambers) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Blazing Star(By: Suzanne Ellison) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Bright Hopes(By: Pat Warren) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Courthouse Steps(By: Ginger Chambers) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | Crossroads(By: Marisa Carroll) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Milky Way(By: Muriel Jensen) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Monkey Wrench 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Sunshine(By: Pat Warren) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Whirlwind 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Wisconsin Wedding(By: Carla Neggers) 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Loveknot(By: Marisa Carroll) 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Nancy Martin written?
- Nancy Martin has written 48 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2016.
- What is the first book in each Nancy Martin series?
- Here are the first books in Nancy Martin's series: Blackbird Sisters Mysteries: How to Murder a Millionaire; Opposite Attract: The Cop and the Chorus Girl; Roxy Abruzzo: Our Lady of Immaculate Deception / Foxy Roxy; Welcome To Tyler: Arrowpoint(By: Suzanne Ellison).
- What order should I read Nancy Martin's books?
- We recommend reading Nancy Martin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Nancy Martin's series complete?
- Nancy Martin has 7 completed series.