📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books Best for beginners - Start with "One for the Money" (1994)
Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels Books Popular choice - Start with "Visions of Sugar Plums" (2002)
Publication Order of Alexandra Barnaby Books Popular choice - Start with "Metro Girl" (2004)
Publication Order of Culhane Family Books Popular choice - Start with "Love in a Nutshell" (2012)

About the Author

Over forty novels have been written and published by Evanovich. She has also been able to work collaboratively with other writers like Charlotte Hughes, Stephen J. Cannell and Lee Goldberg. Her debut novel, Hero at Large,got published in 1987 under her pseudo-name Steffie Hall. In 1988, she landed a deal with Bantam Loveswept publishing house. For the subsequent five years, she began writing romance novels for Bantam under her real name. This experience was beneficial to Evanovich because she learnt how to create characters that the reader would love and identify with. She stamped her identity in writing with her style that featured humor amidst the dominant romantic theme. Over the course of time, it dawned on Evanovich that she enjoyed writing the action-packed scenes in her novels rathe. Janet Evanovich is the author of over 67 books across 14 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Janet Evanovich has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books

32 books
  • One for the Money In 'One for the Money', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books saga.
    (1994) ⭐ Start here
  • Two for the Dough 'Two for the Dough' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series, set in the world Janet Evanovich has created.
    (1996) ⭐ Start here
  • Three to Get Deadly In 'Three to Get Deadly', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (1997) ⭐ Start here
  • Four to Score Experience the magic of 'Four to Score' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (1998) ⭐ Start here
  • High Five The Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series continues with 'High Five', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (1999) ⭐ Start here
  • Hot Six Experience the magic of 'Hot Six' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (2000) ⭐ Start here
  • Seven Up Experience the magic of 'Seven Up' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (2001) ⭐ Start here
  • Hard Eight Experience the magic of 'Hard Eight' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (2002) ⭐ Start here
  • To the Nines 'To the Nines' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series, set in the world Janet Evanovich has created.
    (2003) ⭐ Start here
  • Ten Big Ones 'Ten Big Ones' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series, set in the world Janet Evanovich has created.
    (2004) ⭐ Start here
  • Eleven on Top The Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series continues with 'Eleven on Top', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (2005) ⭐ Start here
  • Twelve Sharp Experience the magic of 'Twelve Sharp' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (2006) ⭐ Start here
  • Lean Mean Thirteen Experience the magic of 'Lean Mean Thirteen' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Fearless Fourteen Join the adventure in 'Fearless Fourteen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2008) ⭐ Start here
  • Finger Lickin' Fifteen The Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series continues with 'Finger Lickin' Fifteen', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (2009) ⭐ Start here
  • Sizzling Sixteen In 'Sizzling Sixteen', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books saga.
    (2009) ⭐ Start here
  • Smokin' Seventeen Experience the magic of 'Smokin' Seventeen' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • Explosive Eighteen Join the adventure in 'Explosive Eighteen' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • Notorious Nineteen In 'Notorious Nineteen', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books saga.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here
  • Takedown Twenty Join the adventure in 'Takedown Twenty' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2013) ⭐ Start here
  • Top Secret Twenty-One Join the adventure in 'Top Secret Twenty-One' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2014) ⭐ Start here
  • Tricky Twenty-Two The Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series continues with 'Tricky Twenty-Two', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (2015) ⭐ Start here
  • Turbo Twenty-Three Experience the magic of 'Turbo Twenty-Three' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (2016) ⭐ Start here
  • Hardcore Twenty-Four Join the adventure in 'Hardcore Twenty-Four' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2017) ⭐ Start here
  • Look Alive Twenty-Five In 'Look Alive Twenty-Five', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books saga.
    (2018) ⭐ Start here
  • Twisted Twenty-Six The Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series continues with 'Twisted Twenty-Six', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (2019) ⭐ Start here
  • Fortune and Glory Experience the magic of 'Fortune and Glory' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books universe.
    (2020) ⭐ Start here
  • Game On Join the adventure in 'Game On' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2021) ⭐ Start here
  • Going Rogue 'Going Rogue' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series, set in the world Janet Evanovich has created.
    (2022) ⭐ Start here
  • Dirty Thirty Join the adventure in 'Dirty Thirty' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2023) ⭐ Start here
  • Now or Never 'Now or Never' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series, set in the world Janet Evanovich has created.
    (2024) ⭐ Start here
  • Split Second: Thirty-Two Switcheroo 'Split Second: Thirty-Two Switcheroo' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2026) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels Books

4 books
  • Visions of Sugar Plums Join the adventure in 'Visions of Sugar Plums' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2002)
  • Plum Lovin' In 'Plum Lovin'', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels Books saga.
    (2007)
  • Plum Lucky The Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels Books series continues with 'Plum Lucky', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (2008)
  • Plum Spooky Experience the magic of 'Plum Spooky' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels Books universe.
    (2009)

Publication Order of Alexandra Barnaby Books

4 books
  • Metro Girl In 'Metro Girl', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alexandra Barnaby Books saga.
    (2004)
  • Motor Mouth Experience the magic of 'Motor Mouth' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alexandra Barnaby Books universe.
    (2006)
  • Troublemaker Experience the magic of 'Troublemaker' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Alexandra Barnaby Books universe.
    (2007)
  • Troublemaker 2 In 'Troublemaker 2', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Alexandra Barnaby Books saga.
    (2010)

Publication Order of Culhane Family Books

2 books
  • Love in a Nutshell 'Love in a Nutshell' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Culhane Family Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2012)
  • The Husband List The Publication Order of Culhane Family Books series continues with 'The Husband List', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Elsie Hawkins Books

4 books
  • Back to the Bedroom Join the adventure in 'Back to the Bedroom' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Elsie Hawkins Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (1989)
  • Smitten Experience the magic of 'Smitten' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Elsie Hawkins Books universe.
    (1990)
  • Wife for Hire Experience the magic of 'Wife for Hire' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Elsie Hawkins Books universe.
    (1990)
  • The Rocky Road to Romance 'The Rocky Road to Romance' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Elsie Hawkins Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (1991)

Publication Order of Full/Max Holt Books

6 books
  • Full House 'Full House' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Full/Max Holt Books series, set in the world Janet Evanovich has created.
    (1981)
  • Full Tilt 'Full Tilt' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Full/Max Holt Books series, set in the world Janet Evanovich has created.
    (2002)
  • Full Speed In 'Full Speed', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Full/Max Holt Books saga.
    (2003)
  • Full Blast 'Full Blast' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Full/Max Holt Books series, set in the world Janet Evanovich has created.
    (2004)
  • Full Bloom Experience the magic of 'Full Bloom' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Full/Max Holt Books universe.
    (2005)
  • Full Scoop Experience the magic of 'Full Scoop' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Full/Max Holt Books universe.
    (2006)

Publication Order of Gabriella Rose Books

2 books
  • The Recovery Agent Join the adventure in 'The Recovery Agent' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Gabriella Rose Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2022)
  • The King's Ransom Experience the magic of 'The King's Ransom' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Gabriella Rose Books universe.
    (2025)

Publication Order of Hot/Cate Madigan Books

1 books
  • Hot Stuff Join the adventure in 'Hot Stuff' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Hot/Cate Madigan Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2007)

Publication Order of Lizzy & Diesel Books

2 books
  • Wicked Appetite Experience the magic of 'Wicked Appetite' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lizzy & Diesel Books universe.
    (2009)
  • Wicked Business Experience the magic of 'Wicked Business' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Lizzy & Diesel Books universe.
    (2012)

Publication Order of Kate O'Hare & Nicolas Fox Books

1 books
  • The Caper Join the adventure in 'The Caper' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Kate O'Hare & Nicolas Fox Books series by Janet Evanovich.
    (2013)

Publication Order of Knight and Moon Books

1 books
  • Dangerous Minds In 'Dangerous Minds', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Knight and Moon Books saga.
    (2017)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

5 books
  • Thanksgiving The Publication Order of Standalone Novels series continues with 'Thanksgiving', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (1988)
  • The Grand Finale In 'The Grand Finale', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1988)
  • Manhunt Join the adventure in 'Manhunt' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Janet Evanovich.
    (1988)
  • Love Overboard / Ivan Takes a Wife 'Love Overboard / Ivan Takes a Wife' explores themes of love and relationships in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Janet Evanovich.
    (1989)
  • Naughty Neighbor In 'Naughty Neighbor', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels saga.
    (1992)

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

1 books
  • How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author In 'How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books saga.
    (2006)

Publication Order of Anthologies

2 books
  • The Plot Thickens The Publication Order of Anthologies series continues with 'The Plot Thickens', another thrilling entry from Janet Evanovich.
    (1997)
  • First Cases, Volume 3 Join the adventure in 'First Cases, Volume 3' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Janet Evanovich.
    (1999)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Janet Evanovich?

Janet Evanovich is a bestselling author known for 14 book series containing over 67 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books, Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novels Books, Publication Order of Alexandra Barnaby Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Janet Evanovich book series to start with?

For readers new to Janet Evanovich's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Stephanie Plum Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 32 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Janet Evanovich's writing.

Q: How many books has Janet Evanovich written?

Janet Evanovich has written over 67 books across 14 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.