Sheila O’Flanagan Reading Order
6 series · 48 books
Sheila O’Flanagan is a prominent author known for her engaging contemporary fiction and storytelling. With 48 works spanning six series, including the popular Crystal Run and a variety of standalone novels, short stories, and collections, she captivates readers with relatable characters and heartfelt narratives. Active from 1999 to 2026, her contributions to literature continue to resonate with fans around the world.
Anthologies Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Collections Series
Complete5 books (2003–2019)
Start with Destinations, the first of 5 books in the Collections series.
Crystal Run Series
Complete2 books (2017–2020)
Start with The Crystal Run and read in order.
Open Door 6 Series
Complete7 books (2008–2008)
Start with An Angel at My Back(By: Mary Stanley), the first of 7 books in the Open Door 6 series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | An Angel at My Back(By: Mary Stanley) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Bullet and the Ark(By: Peter Sheridan) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Jesus and Billy Are Off to Barcelona(By: Deirdre Purcell) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Lighthouse(By: Chris Binchy) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Star Gazing(By: Kate Thompson) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Second Child(By: John Boyne) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Three's a Crowd 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete3 books (1999–2015)
Start with Maggie's Story and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing30 books (1999–2024)
Start with Suddenly Single, the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Suddenly Single 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Far from Over 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Isobel's Wedding 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | My Favourite Goodbye 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | Caroline's Sister 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | He's Got to Go 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | Dreaming of a Stranger 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Too Good to be True 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Anyone but Him 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | How Will I Know? 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Yours, Faithfully 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | Bad Behaviour 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Someone Special 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | The Perfect Man 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Stand by Me 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | All for You 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Better Together 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Things We Never Say 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | If You Were Me 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | My Mother's Secret 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Missing Wife 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | The Hideaway 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | What Happened That Night 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Her Husband's Mistake 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | The Season of Change 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | The Women Who Ran Away 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Three Weddings and a Proposal 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | What Eden Did Next 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | The Woman on the Bridge 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | The Honeymoon Affair 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Sheila O’Flanagan written?
- Sheila O’Flanagan has written 48 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1999 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Sheila O’Flanagan series?
- Here are the first books in Sheila O’Flanagan's series: Collections: Destinations; Crystal Run: The Crystal Run; Open Door 6: An Angel at My Back(By: Mary Stanley); Short Stories/Novellas: Maggie's Story.
- What order should I read Sheila O’Flanagan's books?
- We recommend reading Sheila O’Flanagan's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Sheila O’Flanagan still writing new books?
- Yes, Sheila O’Flanagan has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

