Nancy Thayer Reading Order
2 series · 38 books · Born 1943
Nancy Thayer is a prominent American author renowned for her engaging women's fiction, with a career spanning from 1980 to 2025. She has penned an impressive collection of 38 works, including two popular series: the Hot Flash Club and various standalone novels. Thayer's storytelling captivates readers, making her most notable works resonate with themes of love, friendship, and personal growth.
Hot Flash Club Series
Complete4 books (2003–2006)
Start with The Hot Flash Club, the first of 4 books in the Hot Flash Club series.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing34 books (1980–2025)
Start with Stepping, the first of 34 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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| 1 |  Stepping 1980Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Three Women at the Water's Edge 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Bodies and Souls 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Nell 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Morning 1987Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Spirit Lost 1988Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  My Dearest Friend 1989Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Everlasting 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Family Secrets 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Belonging 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  An Act of Love 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Between Husbands and Friends 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Custody 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Moon Shell Beach 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Summer House 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  Beachcombers 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Heat Wave 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Summer Breeze 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  A Nantucket Christmas 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Island Girls 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  An Island Christmas 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Nantucket Sisters 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Guest Cottage 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Island House 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Secrets in Summer 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  A Nantucket Wedding 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  Let It Snow 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Surfside Sisters 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Girls of Summer 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Family Reunion 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 |  Summer Love 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | All the Days of Summer 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | The Summer We Started Over 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Summer Light on Nantucket 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Nancy Thayer written?
- Nancy Thayer has written 38 books across 2 series. Their published works span from 1980 to 2025.
- What is the first book in each Nancy Thayer series?
- Here are the first books in Nancy Thayer's series: Hot Flash Club: The Hot Flash Club.
- What order should I read Nancy Thayer's books?
- We recommend reading Nancy Thayer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Nancy Thayer still writing new books?
- Yes, Nancy Thayer has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.