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8 Books
2011 – 2020 Published
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How to Read the Addison Holmes Series in Order

If you want to follow the hilarious adventures of Addison Holmes, the best path is to read the books in order of publication. Because Addison's personal life, career changes, and romance with detective Nick Dempsey evolve from book to book, reading them chronologically prevents spoilers and keeps the story flow intact.

Publication and Chronological Order

  • Whiskey Rebellion (2011) – The hilarious series opener where Addison transitions from teacher to amateur detective.
  • Whiskey Sour (2012) – Addison gets further tangled in Whiskey Bayou's criminal underbelly.
  • Whiskey for Breakfast (2013) – Addison faces new mysteries with her newly acquired PI license.
  • Whiskey, You're the Devil (2014) – More Southern charm, romance, and detective work.
  • Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) – The stakes and the comedy rise in the fifth installment.
  • Whiskey on the Rocks (2017) – A fun novella featuring an undercover operation at a nudist colony.
  • Whiskey and Gunpowder (2018) – Addison continues her investigation streak with plenty of chaos.
  • Whiskey Lullaby (2020) – Marriage, pregnancy, and mayhem collide in the eighth book.

Spin-Offs and Sister Series

Once you finish Addison's main adventures, you can dive into the spin-off series, The Scarlet Chronicles. Set during World War II, this historical mystery trilogy follows Addison's relative, Scarlet Holmes, working as a spy. The trilogy includes:

  • Bouncing Betty (2021)
  • Hand Grenade Helen (2021)
  • Front Line Francis (2021)

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Addison Holmes series?

You should start with Whiskey Rebellion, the first novel in the series, to properly follow Addison's journey from a schoolteacher to a private investigator.

QIs Whiskey on the Rocks a full novel?

No, Whiskey on the Rocks is a novella that fits between Whiskey Tango Foxtrot and Whiskey and Gunpowder, following Addison and Aunt Scarlet on a wild undercover job.

QAre there any spin-offs to the Addison Holmes series?

Yes, The Scarlet Chronicles is a World War II historical spy spin-off series focusing on Addison's relative, Scarlet Holmes.

QHow many books are in the Addison Holmes series?

There are eight books in the main Addison Holmes series, including seven full-length novels and one novella (Whiskey on the Rocks).

QWho is the main love interest in the series?

Addison's main romantic interest and partner in sleuthing is the handsome detective Nick Dempsey.

QDoes the series have a definitive conclusion?

The main storyline wraps up nicely in Whiskey Lullaby, which marks the eighth entry in the series, though fans always hope for more of Addison's adventures.