🎯 Where Should I Start?
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Publication Order of Black Falls Books
Start with: Cold Pursuit (2008)
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Publication Order of Boston Police/FBI Books
Start with: The Widow (2006)
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Publication Order of Cold Ridge/U.S. Marshals Books
Start with: Cold Ridge (2003)
ⓘ About Carla Neggers
One of the FBI’s most prized agents finds himself in the mix of this complicated tale of misdeeds. He has arrived back home in Maine, after his legendary work in “Rock Port”, following directly after a contact fills him in on the latest bizarre happenings in town. High profile art heist and deep secrets is a little too much for Donovan to resist and in the process, he teams up with what will be a partnership for the ages…..
All Book Series by Carla Neggers
1
Cold Pursuit
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2008
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3
Cold Dawn
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2010
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1
The Widow
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2006
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4
The Whisper
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2010
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1
Cold Ridge
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2003
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8
On the Run
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2018
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1
Saint's Gate
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2011
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9
Impostor's Lure
Book 9 of 10 · published 2018
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10
Rival's Break
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2019
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1
Secrets of the Lost Summer
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2012
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2
That Night on Thistle Lane
Book 2 of 10 · published 2013
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4
Christmas at Carriage Hill
Book 4 of 10 · published 2014
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6
A Knights Bridge Christmas
Book 6 of 10 · published 2015
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7
The Spring at Moss Hill
Book 7 of 10 · published 2016
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9
The River House
Book 9 of 10 · published 2018
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10
Stone Bridges
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2019
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1
The Carriage House
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2001
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3
Stonebrook Cottage
Book 3 of 5 · published 2002
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5
Secret Hideaway
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2016
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1
The Venus Shoe
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 1984
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2
Captured Images
Book 2 of 6 · published 1984 Anthology · Laurel Winslow
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3
Like a Lover
Book 3 of 6 · published 1984 Anthology · Lynn Michaels
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4
The Knotted Skein
Book 4 of 6 · published 1984
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5
A Lover's Gift
Book 5 of 6 · published 1985 Anthology · Lynn Michaels
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6
The Uneven Score
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 1985
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1
Dream Images
Series opener · book 1 of 36 · published 1982
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2
Midsummer Dreams
Book 2 of 36 · published 1982
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3
Tangled Promises
Book 3 of 36 · published 1982
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5
Outrageous Desire
Book 5 of 36 · published 1983
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7
Heart on a String
Book 7 of 36 · published 1983
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8
Southern Comfort
Book 8 of 36 · published 1984
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A Touch of Magic
Book 9 of 36 · published 1984
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10
Delinquent Desire
Book 10 of 36 · published 1984
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11
Apple of My Eye
Book 11 of 36 · published 1985
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12
Interior Designs
Book 12 of 36 · published 1985
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14
Claim the Crown
Book 14 of 36 · published 1987
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15
Trade Secrets
Book 15 of 36 · published 1987
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16
All in a Name
Book 16 of 36 · published 1988
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17
Family Matters
Book 17 of 36 · published 1988
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18
A Winning Battle
Book 18 of 36 · published 1988
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19
Minstrel's Fire
Book 19 of 36 · published 1989
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21
Within Reason
Book 21 of 36 · published 1990
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22
That Stubborn Yankee
Book 22 of 36 · published 1991
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23
Trying Patience
Book 23 of 36 · published 1992
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24
Tempting Fate
Book 24 of 36 · published 1993
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26
A Rare Chance
Book 26 of 36 · published 1996
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28
The Groom WhoGot Away
Book 28 of 36 · published 1996
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29
Just Before Sunrise
Book 29 of 36 · published 1997
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Kiss the Moon
Book 32 of 36 · published 1999
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34
The Waterfall
Book 34 of 36 · published 2000
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36
Cold Moonlight
Latest in the series · book 36 of 36 · published 2018
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1
Christmas Ever After
Single-title series · published 2018
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1
Wilde at Heart
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 1993 Anthology · Janice Kaiser
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2
The Missing Heir
Book 2 of 11 · published 1993 Anthology · Leandra Logan
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3
The Virgin & the Unicorn
Book 3 of 11 · published 1993 Anthology · Kelly Street
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4
When It's Right
Book 4 of 11 · published 1993 Anthology · Gina Wilkins
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5
Second Sight
Book 5 of 11 · published 1993 Anthology · Lynn Michaels
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6
You Go to My Head
Book 6 of 11 · published 1993 Anthology · Bobby Hutchinson
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8
I'll Be Seeing You
Book 8 of 11 · published 1993 Anthology · Kristine Rolofson
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9
Naughty Talk
Book 9 of 11 · published 1993 Anthology · Tiffany White
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10
Dr. Hunk
Book 10 of 11 · published 1994 Anthology · Glenda Sanders
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11
The Perfect Husband
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 1994 Anthology · Kristine Rolofson
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1
Dream Come True
Series opener · book 1 of 62 · published 1982 Anthology · Ann Major
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2
Winter Lady
Book 2 of 62 · published 1983 Anthology · Janet Joyce
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3
Another Kind of Love
Book 3 of 62 · published 1983 Anthology · Mary Lynn Baxter
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4
Kiss Yesterday Goodbye
Book 4 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Leigh Michaels
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5
Moments Harsh, Moments Gentle
Book 5 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Joan Hohl
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6
Call It Destiny
Book 6 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Jayne Ann Krentz
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7
The Wrong Man
Book 7 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Ann Major
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8
Tangled Lies
Book 8 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Anne Stuart
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9
Too Near The Fire
Book 9 of 62 · published 1984 Anthology · Lindsay McKenna
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10
To Love A Dreamer
Book 10 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Ruth Ryan Langan
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Starstruck
Book 11 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Anne McAllister
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12
Borrowed Dreams: Alaska
Book 12 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Debbie Macomber
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13
Rocky Road
Book 13 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Anne Stuart
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14
A Time and a Season
Book 14 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Curtiss Matlock
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15
Natural Attraction
Book 15 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Marisa Carroll
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16
A Class Act
Book 16 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Kathleen Eagle
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17
Love By Proxy
Book 17 of 62 · published 1985 Anthology · Diana Palmer
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18
Straight from the Heart
Book 18 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Barbara Delinsky
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In Good Faith
Book 19 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Judith McWilliams
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20
Deceptions
Book 20 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Annette Broadrick
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For Old Time's Sake
Book 21 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Kathleen Eagle
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22
The Security Man
Book 22 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Dixie Browning
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After the Storm
Book 23 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Rebecca Flanders
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The Devlin Dare
Book 24 of 62 · published 1986 Anthology · Cathy Gillen Thacker
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Within Reach
Book 25 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Marilyn Pappano
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Stormwalker
Book 26 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Dallas Schulze
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27
Bayou Midnight
Book 27 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Emilie Richards
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A Time to Keep
Book 28 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Curtiss Matlock
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Pros and Cons
Book 29 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Bethany Campbell
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30
To Tame a Wolf
Book 30 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Anne McAllister
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31
All in the Family
Book 31 of 62 · published 1987 Anthology · Heather Graham Pozzessere
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Author's Choice
Book 32 of 62 · published 1988 Anthology · Elizabeth August
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33
Nobody's Baby
Book 33 of 62 · published 1988 Anthology · Barbara Bretton
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34
Rogue's Valley
Book 34 of 62 · published 1988 Anthology · Kathleen Creighton
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The Bargain
Book 35 of 62 · published 1988 Anthology · Patricia Coughlin
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Finders Keepers
Book 36 of 62 · published 1989
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The Love Thing
Book 37 of 62 · published 1993 Anthology · Dixie Browning
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38
Full House
Book 38 of 62 · published 1993 Anthology · Jackie Weger
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39
Murdock's Family
Book 39 of 62 · published 1994 Anthology · Paula Detmer Riggs
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40
Arizona Heat
Book 40 of 62 · published 1995 Anthology · Jennifer Greene
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41
The Wolf and the Woman's Touch
Book 41 of 62 · published 1996 Anthology · Ingrid Weaver
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42
A Husband by Any Other Name
Book 42 of 62 · published 1996 Anthology · Cheryl St. John
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43
The Paternity Test
Book 43 of 62 · published 1997 Anthology · Pamela Toth
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44
Midnight Wishes
Book 44 of 62 · published 1997 Anthology · Carla Cassidy
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45
The Silent Groom
Book 45 of 62 · published 1997 Anthology · Kelsey Roberts
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46
Send Me a Hero
Book 46 of 62 · published 1998 Anthology · Rita Herron
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47
Warrior's Embrace
Book 47 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Peggy Webb
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48
Cowboy Be Mine
Book 48 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Tina Leonard
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49
Found: His Perfect Wife
Book 49 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Marie Ferrarella
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50
Mysterious Stranger
Book 50 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Patricia Rosemoor
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51
Baby Business / Falling Into Forever
Book 51 of 62 · published 2000 Anthology · Brenda Novak
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52
The Temptation of Rory Monahan
Book 52 of 62 · published 2001 Anthology · Jennifer Greene,Elizabeth Bevarly
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53
The Marine's Babies
Book 53 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Laura Marie Altom
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54
The Fireman's Christmas
Book 54 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Meg Lacey
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55
Bachelor CEO
Book 55 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Michele Dunaway
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A Cowboy's Promise
Book 56 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Marin Thomas
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57
The Rodeo Rider
Book 57 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Roxann Delaney
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58
Once a Lawman
Book 58 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Lisa Childs
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The Chief Ranger
Book 59 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Rebecca Winters
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The Wrangler
Book 60 of 62 · published 2009 Anthology · Pamela Britton
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61
The Texas Ranger's Twins
Book 61 of 62 · published 2012 Anthology · Tina Leonard
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62
Top Gun Dad
Latest in the series · book 62 of 62 · published 2021 Anthology · Ann DeFee
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1
Whirlwind
Series opener · book 1 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Nancy Martin
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2
Bright Hopes
Book 2 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Pat Warren
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3
Wisconsin Wedding
Book 3 of 12 · published 1992
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4
Monkey Wrench
Book 4 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Nancy Martin
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5
Blazing Star
Book 5 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Suzanne Ellison
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6
Sunshine
Book 6 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Pat Warren
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Arrowpoint
Book 7 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Suzanne Ellison
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8
Bachelor's Puzzle
Book 8 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Ginger Chambers
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9
Milky Way
Book 9 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Muriel Jensen
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10
Crossroads
Book 10 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Marisa Carroll
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11
Courthouse Steps
Book 11 of 12 · published 1992 Anthology · Ginger Chambers
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12
Loveknot
Latest in the series · book 12 of 12 · published 1993 Anthology · Marisa Carroll
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1
Everlasting Love
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 1995
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5
Writes of Passage
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2014
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Carla Neggers?
One of the FBI’s most prized agents finds himself in the mix of this complicated tale of misdeeds. He has arrived back home in Maine, after his legendary work in “Rock Port”, following directly after a contact fills him in on the latest bizarre happenings in town. High profile art heist and deep secrets is a little too much for Donovan to resist and in the process, he teams up with what will be a partnership for the ages…..
Which Carla Neggers series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Velvet Glove series, the earliest of Carla Neggers's multi-book series: it opens with The Venus Shoe (1984) and runs to 6 books across 1984–1985, ending with The Uneven Score (1985). Carla Neggers's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Carla Neggers written?
Carla Neggers has 173 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1982 and 2021. 131 of them belong to 10 named series — the largest being the Welcome To Tyler series with 12 books — and 42 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Carla Neggers's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Carla Neggers's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Velvet Glove (1984–1985, 6 books), Welcome To Tyler (1992–1993, 12 books) and Lovers and Legends (1993–1994, 11 books), plus 6 more.
How are Carla Neggers's books organised into series?
This guide splits Carla Neggers's 173 books into 10 named series and 42 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Welcome To Tyler (12 books, 1992–1993); Lovers and Legends (11 books, 1993–1994); Sharpe & Donovan (10 books, 2011–2019); Swift River Valley (10 books, 2012–2019); Cold Ridge/U.S. Marshals (8 books, 2003–2018), plus 5 further series.
