Order of Rhys Bowen Books
Rhys Bowen is the pen name of English author Janet Quin-Harkin. Under the Rhys Bowen pen name, she writes mystery novels. Under her real name, she started out her career writing young adult romance, adult romance and children’s books. She made the switch to adult mysteries in 1997. Today, she writes the Constable Evan Evans, Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness mystery series.
Janet Quin-Harkin became a published author in 1982 with the novel Love Match. She stopped writing under her real name in 1999. Her debut as Rhys Bowen came with Evans Above in 1997. Below is a list of Rhys Bowen’s books in order of when they were first published:
Publication Order of Constable Evans Books
Evans Above | (1997) | |
Evan Help Us | (1998) | |
Evanly Choirs | (1999) | |
Evan and Elle | (2000) | |
Evan Can Wait | (2001) | |
Evans to Betsy | (2002) | |
Evan Only Knows | (2003) | |
Evan’s Gate | (2004) | |
Evan Blessed | (2005) | |
Evanly Bodies | (2006) |
Publication Order of Friends Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
Starring Tess and Ali | (1991) | |
Boy Trouble for Tess and Ali | (1991) | |
Tess and Ali and the Teeny Bikini | (1991) | |
Tess and Ali, Going on Fifteen | (1991) |
Publication Order of Full House: Club Stephanie Books
Flamingo Revenge | (1997) | |
Fun, Sun, and Flamingoes | (1997) | |
Flamingoes Overboard! | (1998) | |
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Publication Order of Heartbreak Cafe Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
No Experience Required | (1989) | |
Just Desserts | (1989) | |
The Main Attraction | (1989) | |
Catch of the Day | (1989) | |
At Your Service | (1989) | |
Love to Go | (1990) |
Publication Order of Her Royal Spyness Books
Her Royal Spyness | (2007) | |
A Royal Pain | (2008) | |
Royal Flush | (2009) | |
Royal Blood | (2010) | |
Naughty in Nice | (2011) | |
Masked Ball at Broxley Manor | (2012) | |
The Twelve Clues of Christmas | (2012) | |
Heirs and Graces | (2013) | |
Queen of Hearts | (2014) | |
Malice at the Palace | (2015) | |
Crowned and Dangerous | (2016) | |
On Her Majesty’s Frightfully Secret Service | (2017) | |
Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding | (2018) | |
Love and Death Among the Cheetahs | (2019) | |
The Last Mrs. Summers | (2020) | |
God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen | (2021) | |
Peril in Paris | (2022) | |
The Proof of the Pudding | (2023) | |
We Three Queens | (2024) |
Publication Order of Love Stories Books
(with Elizabeth Craft, Katherine Applegate, Cameron Dokey, Kieran Scott, Wendy Loggia, Elizabeth Chandler, Elizabeth Winfrey, Randi Reisfeld, Julie Taylor)
Sharing Sam | (1995) | |
The Boy Next Door | (1995) | |
More Than a Friend | (1995) | |
Hot Summer Nights | (1996) | |
My So-Called Boyfriend | (1996) | |
Who Do You Love? | (1996) | |
He’s Not What You Think | (1997) | |
Love Happens | (1997) | |
Together Forever | (1997) | |
What We Did Last Summer | (1998) | |
Crushing on You | (1998) | |
Trust Me | (1998) | |
Kiss and Tell | (1998) | |
Falling for Ryan | (1998) | |
At First Sight | (1998) | |
I Do | (1999) | |
While You Were Gone | (1999) | |
Torn Apart | (1999) | |
How Do I Tell? | (1999) | |
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Publication Order of Molly Murphy Books
(with Clare Broyles)
Murphy’s Law | (2001) | |
Death of Riley | (2002) | |
For the Love of Mike | (2003) | |
In Like Flynn | (2005) | |
Oh Danny Boy | (2006) | |
In Dublin’s Fair City | (2007) | |
Tell Me, Pretty Maiden | (2008) | |
In a Gilded Cage | (2009) | |
The Last Illusion | (2010) | |
Bless the Bride | (2011) | |
The Amersham Rubies | (2011) | |
Hush Now, Don’t You Cry | (2012) | |
The Face in the Mirror | (2013) | |
The Family Way | (2013) | |
Through the Window | (2014) | |
City of Darkness and Light | (2014) | |
The Edge of Dreams | (2015) | |
Away in a Manger | (2015) | |
Time of Fog and Fire | (2016) | |
The Ghost of Christmas Past | (2017) | |
Wild Irish Rose | (2022) | |
All That Is Hidden | (2023) | |
In Sunshine or in Shadow | (2024) | |
The Amersham Rubies is a prequel novella to the series. |
Publication Order of NBC Great Escapes Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
The Secrets of Lake Success | (1993) | |
Trade Winds | (1993) |
Publication Order of On Our Own Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
The Graduates | (1986) | |
The Trouble with Toni | (1986) | |
Out of Love | (1986) | |
Old Friends, New Friends | (1986) | |
Growing Pains | (1986) | |
Best Friends Forever | (1986) |
Publication Order of Senior Year Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
Homecoming Dance | (1991) | |
New Year’s Eve | (1991) | |
Night of the Prom | (1992) | |
Graduation Day | (1992) |
Publication Order of Sister, Sister Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
Cool in School | (1996) | |
You Read My Mind | (1996) | |
One Crazy Christmas | (1996) | |
Homegirl on the Range | (1996) | |
He’s All That | (1997) | |
Summer Daze | (1997) | |
Star Quality | (1997) | |
All Rapped Up | (1997) |
Publication Order of Sugar and Spice Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
Flip Side | (1987) | |
Two Girls, One Boy | (1987) | |
Trading Places | (1987) | |
The Last Dance | (1987) | |
Dear Cousin | (1987) | |
Nothing in Common | (1987) | |
Tug of War | (1987) | |
Surf’s Up | (1987) | |
Double Take | (1987) | |
Make Me a Star | (1987) | |
Big Sister | (1988) | |
Out in the Cold | (1988) | |
Blind Date | (1988) | |
It’s My Turn | (1988) | |
Home Sweet Home | (1988) | |
Dream Come True | (1988) | |
Campus Cousins | (1988) | |
Roadtrip | (1989) | |
One Step Too Far | (1989) | |
Having a Ball | (1989) |
Publication Order of TGIF Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
Sleepover Madness | (1995) | |
Four’s a Crowd | (1995) | |
Forever Friday | (1995) | |
Toe-Shoe Trouble | (1996) | |
Secret Valentine | (1996) |
Publication Order of Boyfriend Club Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
Ginger’s First Kiss | (1994) | |
Roni’s Dream Boy | (1994) | |
Karen’s Perfect Match | (1994) | |
Queen Justine | (1994) | |
Ginger’s New Crush | (1994) | |
Roni’s Two-Boy Trouble | (1994) | |
No More Boys | (1995) | |
Karen’s Lessons in Love | (1995) | |
Roni’s Sweet Fifteen | (1995) | |
Justine’s Baby-Sitting Nightmare | (1995) | |
The Boyfriend Wars | (1995) | |
Dear Karen | (1995) |
Publication Order of Red Dragon Academy Books
(with C.M. Broyles)
Dreamwalker | (2014) |
Publication Order of True Love Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
Kiss and Lie | (2001) | |
Secrets | (2001) |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Tommy Loves Tina | (1984) | |
Winner Take All | (1984) | |
Wanted: Date for Saturday Night | (1986) | |
Write Every Day | (1986) | |
Madam Sarah | (1989) | |
Fool’s Gold | (1991) | |
Amazing Grace | (1993) | |
The Apartment | (1994) | |
The Sutcliffe Diamonds | (1994) | |
Getting Personal | (1994) | |
The King and I | (1999) | |
Love Potion | (1999) | |
In Farleigh Field | (2017) | |
The Tuscan Child | (2018) | |
What Child Is This | (2018) | |
The Victory Garden | (2019) | |
Above the Bay of Angels | (2020) | |
The Venice Sketchbook | (2021) | |
Where the Sky Begins | (2022) | |
The Paris Assignment | (2023) | |
The Rose Arbor | (2024) |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Seal of the Confessional | (2000) | |
Doppelganger | (2003) | |
Voodoo | (2004) | |
Please Watch Your Step | (2007) |
Publication Order of Picture Books
Peter Penny’s Dance | (1976) | |
Benjamin’s Balloon | (1978) | |
Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine | (1980) | |
Magic Growing Powder | (1981) | |
Helpful Hattie | (1983) | |
Billy and Ben | (1992) |
Publication Order of Tgif! Books
(as Janet Quin-Harkin)
Friday Night Fright | (1995) |
Publication Order of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books
Cozy Case Files Volume 1 | (2017) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 2 | (2017) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 3 | (2017) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 4 | (2018) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 5 | (2018) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 6 | (2019) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 7 | (2019) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 8 | (2020) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 9 | (2020) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 10 | (2020) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 11 | (2021) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 12 | (2021) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 13 | (2021) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 14 | (2022) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 15 | (2022) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 16 | (2022) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 17 | (2023) | |
Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 | (2023) | |
Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 | (2023) | |
Cozy Case Files, Volume 20 | (2024) | |
| Anthology series.If author is listed on a book then this author wrote a story within that book. | |
Publication Order of Portraits Collection Books
Summer Heat | (1990) | |
Attitude | (1990) | |
Stealing Josh | (1990) | |
Always | (1990) | |
The Uncertainty Principle | (1990) | |
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Publication Order of Sweet Dreams Books
The Popularity Plan | (1981) | |
P. S. I Love You | (1981) | |
The Problem with Love | (1982) | |
It Must Be Magic | (1982) | |
The Popularity Summer | (1982) | |
The Summer Jenny Fell in Love | (1982) | |
Forbidden Love | (1983) | |
The Perfect Match | (1983) | |
Dear Amanda | (1983) | |
Summer Dreams | (1983) | |
California Girl | (1983) | |
Love Match | (1983) | |
Ten-Boy Summer | (1983) | |
Daydreamer | (1983) | |
Dial L for Love | (1983) | |
Falling in Love Again | (1984) | |
Love in the Fast Lane | (1984) | |
Language of Love | (1984) | |
Kiss Me, Creep | (1984) | |
Ghost of a Chance | (1984) | |
Exchange of Hearts | (1984) | |
Lovebirds | (1984) | |
I Believe in You | (1984) | |
The Two of Us | (1984) | |
Goodbye Forever | (1984) | |
Ten-Speed Summer | (1984) | |
Follow That Boy | (1985) | |
Questions of Love | (1985) | |
101 Ways to Meet Mr. Right | (1985) | |
The Great Boy Chase | (1985) | |
First, Last and Always | (1985) | |
If You Love Me | (1986) | |
My Secret Love | (1986) | |
Heartbreak Hill | (1986) | |
Taking the Lead | (1987) | |
Never Say Goodbye | (1987) | |
Stand By for Love | (1987) | |
Winter Dreams | (1988) | |
Riddles of Love | (1988) | |
My Perfect Valentine | (1989) | |
My Dream Guy | (1989) | |
A Brush with Love | (1989) | |
Working at Love | (1989) | |
Dream Date | (1989) | |
Puppy Love | (1990) | |
Down with Love! | (1991) | |
Wrong-Way Romance | (1991) | |
Opposites Attract | (1991) | |
Too Good to Be True | (1991) | |
That Certain Feeling | (1991) | |
The Cinderella Game | (1992) | |
Partners in Love | (1992) | |
Love to Spare | (1993) | |
My Secret Heart | (1993) | |
Don’t Bet On Love | (1994) | |
Deep in My Heart | (1994) | |
Careless Whispers | (1994) | |
Blame It on Love | (1995) | |
Dreamboat | (1995) | |
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Publication Order of Changes Books
My Phantom Love | (1992) | |
Looking Out for Lacey | (1992) | |
The Unbelievable Truth | (1992) | |
Runaway | (1992) | |
Cinderella Summer | (1992) | |
Wild Hearts | (1992) | |
Can’t Buy Me Love | (1992) | |
Choose Me | (1992) | |
My Sister’s Boyfriend | (1992) | |
On My Own | (1992) | |
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Publication Order of Anthologies
Unholy Orders | (2000) | |
Blood on Their Hands | (2003) | |
Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Years | (2004) | |
The World’s Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5 | (2004) | |
A Merry Band of Murderers | (2006) | |
Sherlock Holmes: The American Years | (2010) | |
Mysterious Writers: The Many Facets of Mystery Writing | (2010) | |
Malice Domestic 11 | (2016) | |
Silent Night, Deadly Night | (2016) | |
Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives | (2020) | |
Shattering Glass | (2020) | |
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight | (2020) | |
Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction | (2022) | |
Cozy Case Files Volume 17 | (2023) |
Notes: All novels except for the books in her Constable Evan Evans, Molly Murphy and Royal Spyness series were written under her real name of Janet Quin-Harkin. The Red Dragon Academy series is written with C.M. Broyles.