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About Joyce & Jim Lavene

Joyce and Jim Lavene are a prolific American husband-and-wife writing team known for their diverse mystery series, often incorporating unique and unusual settings and themes. Their writing style is characterized by fast-paced plots, quirky characters, and a blend of humor and suspense. They frequently utilize setting-specific elements – like Renaissance Faires, Christmas tree valleys, or pie shops – to create distinctive stories.

Throughout their career, the Lavene's have penned over 73 novels across numerous series, demonstrating a remarkable versatility. They've successfully blended mystery genres with elements of romance, paranormal themes, and even non-fiction guides. Their books appeal to readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with a touch of the unexpected.

Genres

Mystery

Cozy Mystery

Suspense

Paranormal Mystery

Romance

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Sharyn Howard Mystery Books in chronological order

Last Dance

1. Last Dance

Published 1999

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One Last Good-Bye

2. One Last Good-Bye

Published 2000

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The Last to Remember

3. The Last to Remember

Published 2001

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Until Our Last Embrace

4. Until Our Last Embrace

Published 2001

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For the Last Time

5. For the Last Time

Published 2002

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Dreams Don't Last

6. Dreams Don't Last

Published 2002

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Last Fires Burning

7. Last Fires Burning

Published 2003

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Glory's Last Victim

8. Glory's Last Victim

Published 2003

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Last Rites

9. Last Rites

Published 2004

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Last One Down

10. Last One Down

Published 2004

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Before The Last Lap

11. Before The Last Lap

Published 2005

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The First Shall Be Last

12. The First Shall Be Last

Published 2007

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Peggy Lee Garden Mysteries Books in chronological order

Pretty Poison

1. Pretty Poison

Published 2005

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Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

2. Fruit of the Poisoned Tree

Published 2006

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Poisoned Petals

3. Poisoned Petals

Published 2007

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Perfect Poison

4. Perfect Poison

Published 2008

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A Corpse for Yew

5. A Corpse for Yew

Published 2009

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Buried By Buttercups

6. Buried By Buttercups

Published 2012

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A Thyme to Die

7. A Thyme to Die

Published 2013

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Lethal Lily

8. Lethal Lily

Published 2014

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Killing Weeds

9. Killing Weeds

Published 2015

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Stock Car Racing Mysteries Books in chronological order

Swapping Paint

1. Swapping Paint

Published 2007

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Hooked Up

2. Hooked Up

Published 2008

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A Renaissance Faire Mystery Books in chronological order

Wicked Weaves

1. Wicked Weaves

Published 2008

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Ghastly Glass

2. Ghastly Glass

Published 2009

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Deadly Daggers

3. Deadly Daggers

Published 2010

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Harrowing Hats

4. Harrowing Hats

Published 2011

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Treacherous Toys

5. Treacherous Toys

Published 2012

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Perilous Pranks

6. Perilous Pranks

Published 2013

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Murderous Matrimony

7. Murderous Matrimony

Published 2013

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Bewitching Boots

8. Bewitching Boots

Published 2014

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Fatal Fairies

9. Fatal Fairies

Published 2015

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Pet Psychic Mystery Books in chronological order

The Telltale Turtle

1. The Telltale Turtle

Published 2008

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Missing Pieces Mystery Books in chronological order

A Timely Vision

1. A Timely Vision

Published 2010

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A Touch of Gold

2. A Touch of Gold

Published 2011

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A Spirited Gift

3. A Spirited Gift

Published 2011

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A Haunting Dream

4. A Haunting Dream

Published 2012

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A Finder's Fee

5. A Finder's Fee

Published 2013

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Dae's Christmas Past

6. Dae's Christmas Past

Published 2014

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A Watery Death

7. A Watery Death

Published 2015

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Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade Mystery Books in chronological order

That Old Flame of Mine

1. That Old Flame of Mine

Published 2013

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Hero's Journey

2. Hero's Journey

Published 2013

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Playing with Fire

3. Playing with Fire

Published 2014

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In Hot Water

4. In Hot Water

Published 2015

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Sweet Pepper Hero

5. Sweet Pepper Hero

Published 2016

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Pie Shop Mysteries Books in chronological order

Plum Deadly

1. Plum Deadly

Published 2013

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Treacherous Tart

2. Treacherous Tart

Published 2014

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Taxi For The Dead Paranormal Mysteries Books in chronological order

Undead By Morning

1. Undead By Morning

Published 2014

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Broken Hearted Ghoul

2. Broken Hearted Ghoul

Published 2014

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Dead Girl Blues

3. Dead Girl Blues

Published 2015

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Retired Witches Mysteries Books in chronological order

Spell Booked

1. Spell Booked

Published 2014

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Looking for Mr. Good Witch

2. Looking for Mr. Good Witch

Published 2015

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Putting on the Witch

3. Putting on the Witch

Published 2016

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Canterville Book Shop Books in chronological order

A Dickens of a Murder

1. A Dickens of a Murder

Published 2015

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Christmas Tree Valley Mysteries Books in chronological order

Murder Fir Christmas

1. Murder Fir Christmas

Published 2015

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Jacks Jackson Books in chronological order

Those Who Walk in Darkness

1. Those Who Walk in Darkness

Published 2016

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Biscuit Bowl Food Truck Mystery Books in chronological order

Death on Eat Street

1. Death on Eat Street

Published 2014

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Gator Bowl

2. Gator Bowl

Published 2015

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Fry Another Day

3. Fry Another Day

Published 2015

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Fat Tuesday Fricassee

4. Fat Tuesday Fricassee

Published 2015

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Pumpkin Patch Mystery Books in chronological order

Give 'em Pumpkin to Talk About

1. Give 'em Pumpkin to Talk About

Published 2015

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Purple Door Detective Agency Books in chronological order

Be My Banshee

1. Be My Banshee

Published 2015

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Joyce & Jim Lavene Standalone Novels in chronological order

A Time for Love

1. A Time for Love

Published 1999

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Only You

2. Only You

Published 1999

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Flowers in the Night

3. Flowers in the Night

Published 1999

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If Not for You

4. If Not for You

Published 1999

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Save Your Heart For Me

5. Save Your Heart For Me

Published 2000

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Dowager Duchess, The

6. Dowager Duchess, The

Published 2002

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Madison's Miracles

7. Madison's Miracles

Published 2004

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Emilie's Christmas Love

8. Emilie's Christmas Love

Published 2012

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Visions of Love

9. Visions of Love

Published 2013

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Love's Treasured Secrets

10. Love's Treasured Secrets

Published 2013

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Joyce & Jim Lavene Non-Fiction Books in chronological order

The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel

1. The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel

Published 2004

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Family Matters Books in chronological order

Family by the Bunch (By: Amy Frazier)

1. Family by the Bunch (By: Amy Frazier)

Published 1999

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A Family for the Sheriff

2. A Family for the Sheriff

Published 1999

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Husband Found (By: Martha Shields)

3. Husband Found (By: Martha Shields)

Published 1999

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The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (By: Teresa Southwick)

4. The Way to a Cowboy's Heart (By: Teresa Southwick)

Published 1999

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Paternity Lessons (By: Maris Soule)

5. Paternity Lessons (By: Maris Soule)

Published 1999

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