Order of Carolyn Haines Books
Carolyn Haines is a prolific author known for her captivating and diverse body of work, which includes popular series such as "Sarah Booth Delaney" and contributions to the "Ace Atkins" and "Carolyn Haines" series. Her writing often weaves intricate plots with rich character development, particularly in her Southern Gothic mysteries that resonate with readers who appreciate the blend of suspense, humor, and a deep sense of place. Haines has carved out a niche in the literary world alongside esteemed authors like Charlaine Harris, James Lee Burke, and John Grisham, who similarly explore themes of morality, justice, and the complexities of human nature. With her standalone novels, Haines continues to demonstrate her versatility and commitment to storytelling, capturing the imaginations of a wide-ranging audience.
Order of Fear Familiar Series as Caroline Burnes
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Fear Familiar | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Too Familiar | 1993 | 4.7 | Amazon.com |
3 | Shades Of Familiar | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Familiar Remedy | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Familiar Tale | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Bewitching Familiar | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Familiar Heart | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Familiar Fire | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Familiar Christmas | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Familiar Obsession | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Familiar Lullaby | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Familiar Mirage | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Familiar Oasis | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | Familiar Double | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Familiar Texas | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | Familiar Escape | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | Familiar Vows | 2008 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | Familiar Showdown | 2009 | 4.8 | Amazon.com |
19 | Thrice Familiar | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Sarah Booth Delaney Series
Order of Trouble Cat Mysteries Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Familiar Trouble | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Trouble in Dixie By: Rebecca Barrett | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Trouble in Tallahassee By: Claire Matturro | 2017 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
4 | Trouble in Summer Valley By: Susan Y. Tanner | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Trouble Under the Mistletoe (Short Story) By: Rebecca Barrett | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Small Town Trouble By: Laura Benedict | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Trouble in Paradise By: Rebecca Barrett | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Turning for Trouble By: Susan Y. Tanner | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Trouble's Wedding Caper By: Jen Talty | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Trouble in Action By: Susan Y. Tanner | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Trouble Most Faire By: Jaden Terrell | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | A Whisper of Trouble By: Susan Y. Tanner | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Trouble Restored | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Legend of Blackthorn Series as Caroline Burnes
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Babe In The Woods By: Caroline Burnes | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Rider In The Mist | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Pluto's Snitch Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Book of Beloved | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The House of Memory | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Specter of Seduction | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | A Visitation of Angels | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Carolyn Haines Standalone Novels
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Phantom Filly By: Caroline Burnes | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Jaguar's Eye By: Caroline Burnes | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Fatal Ingredients By: Caroline Burnes | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Summer of fear | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Hoodwinked By: Caroline Burnes | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Flesh and Blood By: Caroline Burnes | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Summer of the Redeemers | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Cutting Edge By: Caroline Burnes | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Season of Innocents | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Touched | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Shop Talk | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Texas Midnight By: Caroline Burnes | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Midnight Burning By: Caroline Burnes | 2001 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | Judas Burning | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Penumbra | 2006 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | Fever Moon | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | Revenant | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | Deception | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
19 | Skin Dancer | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
20 | The Seeker | 2019 | 3.7 | Amazon.com |
21 | The Darkling | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Carolyn Haines Non-Fiction Books
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | My Mother's Witness: The Peggy Morgan Story | 2003 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Western Lovers Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Wild Lady By: Ann Major | 1981 | 3.7 | Amazon.com |
2 | Chase the Clouds By: Eileen Nauman | 1983 | 4.7 | Amazon.com |
3 | Heart Of Ice By: Diana Palmer | 1984 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | The Fairy Tale Girl By: Ann Major | 1984 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | The Hawk and the Honey By: Dixie Browning | 1984 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Someone Waiting By: Joan Hohl | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Texas Wildcat By: Lindsay McKenna | 1985 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
8 | Yesterday's Lies By: Lisa Jackson | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Painted Sunsets By: Rebecca Flanders | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Heart of the Eagle By: Lindsay McKenna | 1986 | 4.4 | Amazon.com |
11 | Betrayed By Love By: Diana Palmer | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Laughter in the Rain By: Shirley Larson | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | All Things Considered By: Debbie Macomber | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | Snow Bird By: Lass Small | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Fools Rush In By: Ginna Gray | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | His and Hers By: Pamela Bauer | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | All That Matters By: Judith Duncan | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | A Deadly Breed By: Caroline Burnes | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
19 | Wellspring By: Curtiss Matlock | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
20 | Bittersweet By: DeLoras Scott | 1988 | 5.0 | Amazon.com |
21 | A Wild Wind By: Evelyn A. Crowe | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
22 | Ambushed By: Patricia Rosemoor | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
23 | Carved In Stone By: Kathleen Eagle | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
24 | Mustang Man By: Lee Magner | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
25 | Family Affair By: Cathy Gillen Thacker | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
26 | Destiny's Child By: Ann Major | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
27 | Big Sky Country By: Jackie Merritt | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
28 | Ramblin' Man By: Barbara Kaye | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
29 | Wild Horse Canyon By: Elizabeth August | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
30 | A Marriage of Convenience By: Doreen Owens Malek | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
31 | Not Part of the Bargain By: Susan Fox | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
32 | With No Regrets By: Lisa Jackson | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
33 | Sagebrush and Sunshine By: Margot Dalton | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
34 | Soul of the West By: Suzanne Ellison | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
35 | Rancho Diablo By: Anne Stuart | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
36 | A Home on the Range By: Judith Bowen | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
37 | The Countess and the Cowboy By: Linda Randall Wisdom | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
38 | Inheritance By: Joleen Daniels | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
39 | Rancher's Wife By: Anne Marie Winston | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
40 | The Best Things in Life By: Rita Clay Estrada | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
41 | Return to Yesterday By: Annette Broadrick | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
42 | Blue Sage By: Anne Stuart | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
43 | Live-In Mom By: Laurie Paige | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
44 | Cody Daniel's Return By: Marilyn Pappano | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Holding Out For a Hero Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Right Kind of Man By: Jessica Hart | 1994 | 4.1 | Amazon.com |
2 | Husband Material By: Emma Goldrick | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | The Bachelor's Wedding By: Betty Neels | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Fallen Hero By: Catherine George | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | The Bachelor Chase By: Emma Richmond | 1996 | 3.0 | Amazon.com |
6 | The Only Man for Maggie By: Leigh Michaels | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | The Daddy Trap By: Leigh Michaels | 1996 | 4.5 | Amazon.com |
8 | Midnight Prey By: Caroline Burnes | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Rebel in Disguise By: Lucy Gordon | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Dangerous to Love USA Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Devil's Gambit By: Lisa Jackson | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Twice Shy By: Evelyn A. Crowe | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Measure of Deceit By: Caroline Burnes | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Life Line By: Rebecca York | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Someone To Turn To By: Marilyn Cunningham | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Accompanying Alice By: Terese Ramin | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | A Dangerous Loyalty By: Suzanne Ellison | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | A Dangerous Game By: Candace Schuler | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | The Perfect Frame By: Barbara Bretton, Betsy Page | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Deadly Currents By: Caroline Burnes | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Stage Whispers By: Barbara Bretton, Elise Title | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | The Reluctant Bride By: Barbara Bretton | 1992 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
13 | Passion's Verdict By: Barbara Bretton, Frances Williams | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | A Haven in His Arms By: Phyllis Halldorson | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Only a Dream Away By: Doreen Roberts | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | Deadly Devotion By: Sheryl Lynn | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | A Wanted Man By: Kathleen Creighton | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | Surrogate Dad By: Marion Smith Collins | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
19 | Capture By: Emily French | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
20 | Night Prince By: Muriel Jensen | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
21 | Safekeeping By: Peg Sutherland | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
22 | The Gunslinger By: Mary McBride | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
23 | Heart of the Hunter By: B.J. James | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
24 | A Secret And A Bridal Pledge By: Barbara Bretton, Andrea Edwards | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
25 | An Innocent Man By: Margaret Watson | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
26 | True Lies By: Ingrid Weaver | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
27 | Behind The Mask By: Joanna Wayne | 1995 | 3.5 | Amazon.com |
28 | Caitlin's Guardian Angel By: Marie Ferrarella | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
29 | His Friend's Wife By: Janice Kay Johnson | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
30 | Time and Again By: Kathryn Jensen | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
31 | Badlands Bride By: Cheryl St. John | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
32 | A Suitable Bodyguard / The Bodyguard By: Kathryn Shay | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
33 | Stranger in Paradise By: Amanda Stevens | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
34 | Baby Romeo: P.I. By: Jule McBride | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
35 | When a Man Loves a Woman By: Bonnie K. Winn | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
36 | The Marrying Kind By: Beverly Bird | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
37 | The Only Child By: Carolyn McSparren | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
38 | Touch Me In The Dark By: Patricia Rosemoor | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
39 | Renegade's Redemption By: Lindsay Longford | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
40 | Sunset Promises By: Carla Cassidy | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
41 | The Twenty-Third Man By: Peggy Nicholson | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
42 | Wed To A Stranger? By: Jule McBride | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
43 | The Amnesiac Bride By: Marie Ferrarella | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Marry Me, Cowboy Series
Order of Men In Uniform Series
Order of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Cozy Case Files Volume 1 By: Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, Mindy Quigley | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Cozy Case Files Volume 2 By: Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, E.J. Copperman, Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, Susan C. Shea, Mindy Quigley | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Cozy Case Files Volume 3 By: M.C. Beaton, Donna Andrews, Ellie Alexander, Mindy Quigley | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Cozy Case Files Volume 4 By: Parnell Hall, Shari Randall, Ellen Hart, Ellie Alexander, Frances Brody, Tessa Arlen, Vivien Chien, Julia Chapman, Paige Shelton, Jane K. Cleland, Mindy Quigley | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Cozy Case Files Volume 5 By: Donna Andrews, Carola Dunn, Sheila Connolly, Ellie Alexander, Susan C. Shea, Judith Flanders, Mindy Quigley, Auralee Wallace | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Cozy Case Files Volume 6 By: Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Ellen Hart, Sheila Connolly, Mindy Quigley | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Cozy Case Files Volume 7 By: Donna Andrews, Diane Kelly, Ellen Crosby, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Ashley Weaver, Mindy Quigley | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Cozy Case Files Volume 8 By: M.C. Beaton, Diane Kelly, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Susan Cox, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Cozy Case Files Volume 9 By: Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Susanna Calkins, Allison Montclair, Ellie Alexander, Eve Calder, Mindy Quigley | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Cozy Case Files Volume 10 By: Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, Ellen Hart, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Jane K. Cleland, Ashley Weaver, Susan Cox, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Cozy Case Files Volume 11 By: Diane Kelly, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Mariah Fredericks, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Cozy Case Files Volume 12 By: Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Cate Conte, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Sheila Connolly, Ellie Alexander, Ashley Weaver, S.C. Perkins, Eve Calder, Jess Dylan, Mindy Quigley, Meri Allen | 2021 | 4.1 | Amazon.com |
13 | Cozy Case Files Volume 13 By: Mindy Quigley | 2021 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | Cozy Case Files Volume 14 By: Diane Kelly, Gigi Pandian, Ellie Alexander, Paige Shelton, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Cozy Case Files Volume 15 By: Mindy Quigley | 2022 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
16 | Cozy Case Files Volume 16 By: Donna Andrews, Diane Kelly, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss, M. C. Beaton | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | Cozy Case Files Volume 17 By: Rhys Bowen, Diane Kelly, Gigi Pandian, Ellie Alexander, Paige Shelton, Jean-Luc Bannalec, Olivia Matthews, Olivia Blacke, Mindy Quigley, Clare Broyles, Korina Moss, Anastasia Hastings | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 By: Donna Andrews, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Vivien Chien, Olivia Matthews, Olivia Blacke, Mindy Quigley, Meri Allen, Katharine Schellman, Korina Moss | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
19 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 By: M.C. Beaton, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, R.W. Green, Elizabeth Penney, Korina Moss, Celeste Connally | 2023 | — | Amazon.com |
20 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 20 By: Rhys Bowen, Gigi Pandian, Ellie Alexander, Paige Shelton, Olivia Matthews, Jennifer J. Chow, Olivia Blacke, Mindy Quigley, Clare Broyles, Anastasia Hastings | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
21 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 22 By: M.C. Beaton, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Ellie Alexander, Paige Shelton, Cynthia Riggs, R.W. Green, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss, Celeste Connally | 2024 | — | Amazon.com |
22 | Cozy Case Files, Volume 23 By: Diane Kelly, Gigi Pandian, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Jennifer J. Chow | 2025 | 4.6 | Amazon.com |
Order of Safe Haven Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Message By: Stella Cameron | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | Measure of Deceit By: Caroline Burnes | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Come Gentle the Dawn By: Lindsay McKenna | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Life Line By: Rebecca York | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Deadly Currents By: Caroline Burnes | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | The Reluctant Bride By: Barbara Bretton | 1992 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
7 | A Haven in His Arms By: Phyllis Halldorson | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Hired Hand By: Elizabeth Bevarly | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Dead Heat By: Patricia Rosemoor | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Night Prince By: Muriel Jensen | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Tempting Faith By: Susan Mallery | 1994 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Odd Man Out By: B.J. Daniels | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | True Lies By: Ingrid Weaver | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | At the Midnight Hour By: Alicia Scott | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Caitlin's Guardian Angel By: Marie Ferrarella | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | His Friend's Wife By: Janice Kay Johnson | 1995 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | Badlands Bride By: Cheryl St. John | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | The Marrying Kind By: Beverly Bird | 1996 | — | Amazon.com |
19 | Renegade's Redemption By: Lindsay Longford | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
20 | Sunset Promises By: Carla Cassidy | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
21 | The Amnesiac Bride By: Marie Ferrarella | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
22 | Return to Sender By: Merline Lovelace | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
23 | Clay Yeager's Redemption By: Justine Davis | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
24 | Keeping Annie Safe By: Beverly Barton | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
25 | Her Private Bodyguard By: Gayle Wilson | 2000 | 4.1 | Amazon.com |
26 | Inadmissible Passion By: Ann Voss Peterson | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
27 | One Good Man By: Julie Miller | 2000 | — | Amazon.com |
28 | Secrets and Lies By: Maggie Shayne | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
29 | Memories of Megan By: Rita Herron | 2002 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time Series
Order of Men at Work Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | Captive of Fate By: Lindsay McKenna | 1983 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Perfect Match By: Ginna Gray | 1984 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | A Season for Butterflies By: Laurie Paige | 1985 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Undercover By: Jasmine Cresswell | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
5 | Sound Of Summer By: Annette Broadrick | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | MacKenzie's Lady By: Dallas Schulze | 1986 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | A Fragile Beauty By: Lucy Gordon | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | The Heart Club By: Margaret St. George | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Playing for Time By: Barbara Bretton | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Something Worth Keeping By: Kathleen Eagle | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Windstorm (Short Story) By: Katherine Sutcliffe | 1987 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Silver Noose By: Patricia Gardner Evans | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Something New By: Joan Johnston | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | A Classic Encounter By: Emilie Richards | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Healing Sympathy By: Gina Wilkins | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | Knight Sparks By: Mary Lynn Baxter | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | All My Tomorrows By: Karen Young | 1988 | — | Amazon.com |
18 | Hoodwinked By: Diana Palmer | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
19 | Glass Houses By: Anne Stuart | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
20 | Miss Liz's Passion By: Sherryl Woods | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
21 | Night of the Hunter By: Jennifer Greene | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
22 | Expiration Date By: Aimée Thurlo | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
23 | Destinations South By: Elizabeth Bevarly | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
24 | Fear Familiar By: Caroline Burnes | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
25 | Confidentially Yours By: Helen Myers | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
26 | Could It Be Magic By: Gina Wilkins | 1989 | — | Amazon.com |
27 | Magic & Moonbeams By: Margot Dalton | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
28 | Handsome Devil By: Joan Hohl | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
29 | Body and Soul By: Janice Kaiser | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
30 | Hotshot By: Kathleen Korbel | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
31 | Stormwalker By: Bronwyn Williams | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
32 | Angel Vs. Maclean By: Cait London | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
33 | It's Only Temporary By: Cathy Gillen Thacker | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
34 | The Forever Rose By: Curtiss Matlock | 1990 | — | Amazon.com |
35 | Valentine's Knight By: Renee Roszel | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
36 | Dillon After Dark By: Leandra Logan | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
37 | A Rebel at Heart By: Gina Wilkins | 1991 | — | Amazon.com |
38 | The Cowboy's Mistress By: Cathy Gillen Thacker | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
39 | Defying Gravity By: Rachel Lee | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
40 | Under The Covers By: Roseanne Williams | 1992 | — | Amazon.com |
41 | To Die For By: M.J. Rodgers | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
42 | More Than Friends By: Susan Mallery | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
43 | Dance with a Dynasty By: JoAnn Ross | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
44 | Only in the Moonlight By: Vicki Lewis Thompson | 1993 | — | Amazon.com |
45 | An Irritating Man By: Lass Small | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
46 | Heaven Shared By: Cathy Gillen Thacker | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
47 | We Give Thanks By: Linda Randall Wisdom | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
48 | The Miracle By: Muriel Jensen | 1998 | — | Amazon.com |
49 | Stark Lightning By: Elaine Barbieri | 1999 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Eye Witness Series
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | A New Year's Conviction By: Cassie Miles | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | The Valentine Hostage By: Dawn Stewardson | 1997 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Christmas Kiss By: Caroline Burnes | 2011 | — | Amazon.com |
Order of Carolyn Haines Anthologies
# | Title | Year | Rating | Book Link |
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1 | The Truth About Cats & Dogs | 2004 | — | Amazon.com |
2 | A Kudzu Christmas | 2005 | — | Amazon.com |
3 | Many Bloody Returns | 2007 | — | Amazon.com |
4 | Delta Blues | 2009 | 4.3 | Amazon.com |
5 | Florida Heat Wave | 2010 | — | Amazon.com |
6 | Coming Home to Mississippi | 2013 | — | Amazon.com |
7 | Haunted Holidays | 2014 | — | Amazon.com |
8 | Midnight Mysteries | 2016 | — | Amazon.com |
9 | Cozy Case Files Volume 2 | 2017 | — | Amazon.com |
10 | Pieces | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
11 | Cozy Case Files Volume 5 | 2018 | — | Amazon.com |
12 | Cozy Case Files Volume 6 | 2019 | — | Amazon.com |
13 | Year-Round Trouble | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
14 | Alabama Noir | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
15 | Cozy Case Files Volume 9 | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
16 | Cozy Case Files Volume 10 | 2020 | — | Amazon.com |
17 | Cozy Case Files Volume 12 | 2021 | 4.1 | Amazon.com |
18 | Cozy Case Files Volume 16 | 2022 | — | Amazon.com |
Carolyn Haines: A Literary Voyage Through Mystery and Southern Charm
Carolyn Haines is a prolific American author known for her engaging storytelling and vibrant characters, primarily in the realms of mystery, thriller, and Southern fiction. Born on June 29, 1953, in Mississippi, Haines draws on her deep Southern roots to craft narratives steeped in the culture, traditions, and complexities of the American South. Over the years, she has established herself as a significant voice in contemporary literature, with an extensive bibliography that reflects her versatility and passion for storytelling.
Early Life and Education
Haines grew up in a small town in Mississippi, where storytelling was an integral part of her family life. These experiences instilled in her a love for writing, which she pursued with fervor. She attended the University of Alabama, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in English. Later, Haines earned a Master of Arts degree in English from the University of South Alabama, which further honed her skills as a writer.
A Prolific Writer
Carolyn Haines has authored numerous novels and series, capturing the imaginations of readers with her compelling plots and rich characters. Some of her notable works include the Sarah Booth Delaney Mysteries, featuring the spirited and determined Sarah Booth, a PI in the Mississippi Delta. This series, beginning with "Them Bones" in 1999, seamlessly blends humor, heart, and a touch of the supernatural, reflecting Haines' unique take on the traditional mystery genre. Throughout the series, Sarah Booth encounters a range of quirky characters and perplexing mysteries, all while navigating her identity in a rapidly changing world.
In addition to the Sarah Booth Delaney Mysteries, Haines is known for her standalone novels that explore darker themes and complex human emotions. Works like “The Devil’s Backbone” showcase her ability to delve into thrilling narratives without the constraints of a series format, further expanding her reach as a novelist.
Influence and Collaborations
While popular as a solo author, Carolyn Haines is also known for her collaborative spirit within the literary community. She has garnered respect from her peers, including acclaimed authors like Ace Atkins, Charlaine Harris, James Lee Burke, and John Grisham. Each of these writers has a distinct style, yet they all share a commitment to storytelling that has significantly influenced Haines’ work.
One of her remarkable achievements is her contributions to the ongoing dialog within the realm of Southern literature. By engaging with themes of race, identity, and the supernatural, Haines paints a picture of the South that is complex and multifaceted—more than just the traditional tropes often associated with the region.
Awards and Recognition
Carolyn Haines' works have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, solidifying her stature as a distinguished author. She has received accolades from organizations like the Mississippi Library Association, which recognized her contributions to Southern literature. Her works often resonate not just with readers in the South, but with audiences nationwide, making her a significant figure in contemporary American fiction.
Personal Life and Philanthropic Efforts
Beyond her literary successes, Haines is deeply committed to charitable endeavors. She has been actively involved in various initiatives, particularly those focused on literacy and education, showcasing her passion for giving back to the community. As a resident of the Gulf Coast region, she draws inspiration from her surroundings, often reflecting on the beauty and struggles of life in the South in her work.
Conclusion
Carolyn Haines embodies the spirit of the modern Southern writer—one who blends tradition with innovation, humor with suspense, and love for the land with a profound understanding of its people. Her body of work, marked by wit, charm, and a keen sense of justice, has earned her a cherished place in the hearts of readers. As she continues her literary journey, Haines remains a vibrant voice, weaving tales that resonate across generations and geographies, leaving readers eager for her next adventure.
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Book series:
- Fear Familiar Series as Caroline Burnes
- Sarah Booth Delaney Series
- Trouble Cat Mysteries Series
- Legend of Blackthorn Series as Caroline Burnes
- Pluto's Snitch Series
- Carolyn Haines Standalone Novels
- Carolyn Haines Non-Fiction Books
- Western Lovers Series
- Holding Out For a Hero Series
- Dangerous to Love USA Series
- Marry Me, Cowboy Series
- Men In Uniform Series
- Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
- Safe Haven Series
- Greatest Texas Love Stories of All Time Series
- Men at Work Series
- Eye Witness Series
- Carolyn Haines Anthologies
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