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Sheila O’Flanagan Reading Order

6 series · 48 books

Literary Fiction

Sheila O'Flanagan is an Irish fiction writer and journalist whose literary career spans multiple decades and formats, from standalone novels to interconnected series. Known for her skillful character development and emotional depth, she explores the complexities of contemporary life through narratives that resonate with both Irish and international audiences. Her prolific output includes the Crystal Run series and numerous short story collections, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literary fiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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1
Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Collections Series

Complete

5 books (2003–2019)

Start with Destinations, the first of 5 books in the Collections series.

Start this series with Destinations

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1
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Destinations
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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A Season to Remember
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Christmas With You
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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The Moment We Meet
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Crystal Run Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2020)

Start with The Crystal Run and read in order.

Start this series with The Crystal Run

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1
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The Crystal Run
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Shield of Lies
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Open Door 6 Series

Complete

7 books (2008–2008)

Start with An Angel at My Back(By: Mary Stanley), the first of 7 books in the Open Door 6 series.

Start this series with An Angel at My Back(By: Mary Stanley)

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1
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An Angel at My Back(By: Mary Stanley)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Bullet and the Ark(By: Peter Sheridan)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Jesus and Billy Are Off to Barcelona(By: Deirdre Purcell)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Lighthouse(By: Chris Binchy)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Star Gazing(By: Kate Thompson)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
The Second Child(By: John Boyne)
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Three's a Crowd
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (1999–2015)

Start with Maggie's Story and read in order.

Start this series with Maggie's Story

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1
Maggie's Story
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
Sheila O'Flanagan Invites You In
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

30 books (1999–2024)

Start with Suddenly Single, the first of 30 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Suddenly Single

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Suddenly Single
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Far from Over
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Isobel's Wedding
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
My Favourite Goodbye
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Caroline's Sister
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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He's Got to Go
2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
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Dreaming of a Stranger
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Too Good to be True
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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Anyone but Him
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
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How Will I Know?
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
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Yours, Faithfully
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
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Bad Behaviour
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
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Someone Special
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
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The Perfect Man
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
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16
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17
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Better Together
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
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Things We Never Say
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
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If You Were Me
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
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My Mother's Secret
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
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The Missing Wife
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
The Hideaway
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
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What Happened That Night
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
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Her Husband's Mistake
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
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The Season of Change
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
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The Women Who Ran Away
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
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Three Weddings and a Proposal
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28
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What Eden Did Next
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29
The Woman on the Bridge
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30
The Honeymoon Affair
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

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.

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