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Safe Haven

by Carolyn Haines

29 books Started 1988 Latest 2002
Publication Reading Order

The Safe Haven is a Cozy Mystery / Western series by Carolyn Haines, made up of 29 books published between 1988 and 2002. It begins with The Message ( By: Stella Cameron) (1988), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Memories of Megan ( By: Rita Herron) (2002), spanning 14 years of storytelling.

29books
14years active
3decades
~0.5yrs between books
2002latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 The Message ( By: Stella Cameron) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Measure of Deceit ( As: Caroline Burnes) 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Come Gentle the Dawn ( By: Lindsay McKenna) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
4 Life Line ( By: Rebecca York) 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Deadly Currents ( As: Caroline Burnes) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 The Reluctant Bride ( By: Barbara Bretton) 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 A Haven in His Arms ( By: Phyllis Halldorson) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Hired Hand ( By: Elizabeth Bevarly) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Dead Heat ( By: Patricia Rosemoor) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Night Prince ( By: Muriel Jensen) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Tempting Faith ( By: Susan Mallery) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Odd Man Out ( By: B.J. Daniels) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 True Lies ( By: Ingrid Weaver) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 At the Midnight Hour ( By: Alicia Scott) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Caitlin's Guardian Angel ( By: Marie Ferrarella) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 His Friend's Wife ( By: Janice Kay Johnson) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Badlands Bride ( By: Cheryl St. John) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 The Marrying Kind ( By: Beverly Bird) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Renegade's Redemption ( By: Lindsay Longford) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Sunset Promises ( By: Carla Cassidy) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 The Amnesiac Bride ( By: Marie Ferrarella) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Return to Sender ( By: Merline Lovelace) 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Clay Yeager's Redemption ( By: Justine Davis) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Keeping Annie Safe ( By: Beverly Barton) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
25 Her Private Bodyguard ( By: Gayle Wilson) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Inadmissible Passion ( By: Ann Voss Peterson) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 One Good Man ( By: Julie Miller) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Secrets and Lies ( By: Maggie Shayne)Latest 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Memories of Megan ( By: Rita Herron) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Safe Haven series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Safe Haven series?

Start with The Message ( By: Stella Cameron) (1988), the first book in the Safe Haven series by Carolyn Haines. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Safe Haven series?

There are 29 books in the Safe Haven series by Carolyn Haines, published between 1988 and 2002.

What is the first book in the Safe Haven series?

The first book in the Safe Haven series is The Message ( By: Stella Cameron), published in 1988 by Carolyn Haines.

What is the latest book in the Safe Haven series?

The most recent book in the Safe Haven series is Memories of Megan ( By: Rita Herron) (2002) 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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