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Men at Work

by Carolyn Haines

49 books Started 1983 Latest 1999
Publication Reading Order

The Men at Work is a Cozy Mystery / Western series by Carolyn Haines, made up of 49 books published between 1983 and 1999. It begins with Captive of Fate ( By: Lindsay McKenna) (1983), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Stark Lightning ( By: Elaine Barbieri) (1999), spanning 16 years of storytelling.

49books
16years active
2decades
~0.3yrs between books
1999latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Captive of Fate ( By: Lindsay McKenna) 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 The Perfect Match ( By: Ginna Gray) 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 A Season for Butterflies ( By: Laurie Paige) 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Undercover ( By: Jasmine Cresswell) 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Sound Of Summer ( By: Annette Broadrick) 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 MacKenzie's Lady ( By: Dallas Schulze) 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 A Fragile Beauty ( By: Lucy Gordon) 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 The Heart Club ( By: Margaret St. George) 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Playing for Time ( By: Barbara Bretton) 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Something Worth Keeping ( By: Kathleen Eagle) 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Windstorm (Short Story) ( By: Katherine Sutcliffe) 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Silver Noose ( By: Patricia Gardner Evans) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Something New ( By: Joan Johnston) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 A Classic Encounter ( By: Emilie Richards) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Healing Sympathy ( By: Gina Wilkins) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Knight Sparks ( By: Mary Lynn Baxter) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 All My Tomorrows ( By: Karen Young) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Hoodwinked ( By: Diana Palmer) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Glass Houses ( By: Anne Stuart) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Miss Liz's Passion ( By: Sherryl Woods) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Night of the Hunter ( By: Jennifer Greene) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Expiration Date ( By: Aimée Thurlo) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Destinations South ( By: Elizabeth Bevarly) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Fear Familiar ( As: Caroline Burnes) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Confidentially Yours ( By: Helen Myers) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Could It Be Magic ( By: Gina Wilkins) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
27 Magic & Moonbeams ( By: Margot Dalton) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Handsome Devil ( By: Joan Hohl) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Body and Soul ( By: Janice Kaiser) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Hotshot ( By: Kathleen Korbel) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Stormwalker ( By: Bronwyn Williams) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Angel Vs. Maclean ( By: Cait London) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 It's Only Temporary ( By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 The Forever Rose ( By: Curtiss Matlock) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Valentine's Knight ( By: Renee Roszel) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Dillon After Dark ( By: Leandra Logan) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 A Rebel at Heart ( By: Gina Wilkins) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 The Cowboy's Mistress ( By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Defying Gravity ( By: Rachel Lee) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Under The Covers ( By: Roseanne Williams) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 To Die For ( By: M.J. Rodgers) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 More Than Friends ( By: Susan Mallery) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Dance with a Dynasty ( By: JoAnn Ross) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Only in the Moonlight ( By: Vicki Lewis Thompson) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 An Irritating Man ( By: Lass Small) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
46 Heaven Shared ( By: Cathy Gillen Thacker) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
47 We Give Thanks ( By: Linda Randall Wisdom) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
48 The Miracle ( By: Muriel Jensen) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
49 Stark Lightning ( By: Elaine Barbieri)Latest 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Men at Work series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Men at Work series?

Start with Captive of Fate ( By: Lindsay McKenna) (1983), the first book in the Men at Work series by Carolyn Haines. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Men at Work series?

There are 49 books in the Men at Work series by Carolyn Haines, published between 1983 and 1999.

What is the first book in the Men at Work series?

The first book in the Men at Work series is Captive of Fate ( By: Lindsay McKenna), published in 1983 by Carolyn Haines.

What is the latest book in the Men at Work series?

The most recent book in the Men at Work series is Stark Lightning ( By: Elaine Barbieri) (1999) by Carolyn Haines.

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About Carolyn Haines

Carolyn Haines is an American author known for her mystery novels set in the Mississippi Delta region. She was born in 1953 in Gulfport, Mississippi, and later earned a degree in English from the University of Southern Mississippi. Haines began writing mysteries in the 1980s, and her first book, "Death of a Double Cross," introduced the recurring protagonist private investigator Sarah Booth Delaney. This series has become a favorite among mystery readers, with over 20 books published to date. Haines has also written a second mystery series featuring private detective Pluto Pollitt, as well as several stand-alone novels. Haines has received numerous awards for her writing, including the Agatha Award, the Lefty Award, and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. Her books have been translated into several languages, and she has been widely praised for her nuanced characterization and vivid depictions of the Deep South. She continues to write and reside in Mississippi, where she draws inspiration from the local culture and landscape.

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