Amy Vansant Books in Order

Where to Start with Amy Vansant’s Books

Amy Vansant writes across several distinct genres, blending clean romance, sarcastic heroines, and quick-witted humor. Because her major series have distinct tones and styles, your best starting point depends on what you enjoy reading most:

• For Cozy Mystery Fans: Start with Pineapple Lies, the first book in the long-running Pineapple Port Mysteries. Set in a quirky Florida retirement community, this is her most popular series.
• For Action-Thriller Fans: Start with The Girl Who Wants, which kicks off the Shee McQueen Mysteries. This is a spin-off series focusing on a tough female tracker and a group of friendly neighborhood mercenaries.
• For Urban Fantasy and Time-Travel Fans: Start with Kilty as Charged, the first book in the Kilty Series, featuring a modern-day Hollywood fixer and a time-traveling highlander.
• For Romantic Comedy Fans: Start with Slightly Stalky, a lighthearted '90s-style rom-com about a woman who goes to comical lengths to get a man's attention.

Pineapple Port Mysteries: Recommended Reading Order

The Pineapple Port series follows Charlotte Morgan, an amateur sleuth who was raised by her grandmother in a 55+ Florida retirement community. While the author notes that each book features a standalone mystery that can be read out of order, the character relationships, running jokes, and overarching plots develop sequentially. Reading them in order of publication is highly recommended.

Of special note is Book 10, Pineapple Turtles. This book serves as a vital bridge between the Pineapple Port cozy mysteries and the more action-oriented Shee McQueen series, introducing characters that cross over into the spin-off thrillers.

1. Pineapple Lies (2015)
2. Pineapple Mystery Box (2015)
3. Pineapple Puzzles (2016)
4. Pineapple Land War (2017)
5. Pineapple Beach House (2017)
6. Pineapple Disco (2018)
7. Pineapple Gingerbread Men (2018)
8. Pineapple Jailbird (2019)
9. Pineapple Puppies (2019)
10. Pineapple Turtles (2020) (Introduces the Shee McQueen universe)
11. Pineapple Hurricane (2020)
12. Pineapple House Hunter (2020)
13. Pineapple Circus (2021)
14. Pineapple Cruise (2021)
15. Pineapple Podcast (2022)
16. Pineapple Cozy Mystery (2022)
17. Pineapple Valentine Mystery (2023)
18. Pineapple Trivia Night (2023)
19. Pineapple Maids (2023)
20. Pineapple Wedding (2024)
21. Pineapple Pirates (2024)
22. Pineapple Halloween (2024)

Shee McQueen Series: Recommended Reading Order

The Shee McQueen series is a fast-paced mystery-thriller spin-off that centers on Siofra "Shee" McQueen, a professional tracker. Shee is recruited by her father, Mick, a retired military fixer who runs a gun-for-hire agency. The tone is more action-heavy and suspenseful than Pineapple Port, though it retains Vansant's trademark humor. You should read these in order as the character arcs build directly from one book to the next.

1. The Girl Who Wants (2020)
2. The Girl Who Was Forgotten (2021)
3. The Girl Who Killed You (2022)
4. The Girl Who Lost Him (2022)
5. The Girl Who Saw the Truth (2023)
6. The Girl Who Found Joy (2023)
7. The Man Who Came Back (2024)
8. The Man Who Kept Secrets (2024)

The Kilty Series: Ordering Caveats and Official Reading Order

The Kilty Series mixes urban fantasy, romance, and time-travel comedy. It tells the story of Catriona, a Hollywood studio fixer, and Brochan, a Scotsman pulled from the past. When looking at online book databases, there is a common point of confusion: three books—Kilty History, Kilty Angels, and Kilty Devils—are sometimes listed with early publication years (ranging from 2014 to 2016) and placed at the beginning of the series.

However, according to Amy Vansant's official website, the main narrative begins with Kilty As Charged. The three earlier-dated works focus on "Anne's Story" and are officially designated as Books 7, 8, and 9. Reading them in the author's recommended order ensures you follow the core plot of Catriona and Brochan before diving into the expanded lore of the series.

1. Kilty As Charged (2016)
2. Kilty Conscience (2017)
3. Kilty Mind (2018)
4. Kilty As Sin (2019)
5. Kilty Secrets (2019)
6. Kilty as Hell (2022)
7. Kilty History (Anne's Story) (2014)
8. Kilty Angels (Anne's Story) (2015)
9. Kilty Devils (2016)

Slightly Series and Other Works

For readers looking for standalone stories or shorter reads, Vansant has penned romantic comedies and children's literature, alongside contributing to several mystery anthologies.

Slightly Series

A fun, lighthearted contemporary romantic comedy duology that is entirely standalone from her mystery series:

1. Slightly Stalky (2015)
2. Slightly Sweaty (2018)

Children's Fiction

• The Magicatory (2016)

Anthologies and Recipes

Vansant has also participated in cozy mystery collections and holiday anthologies, which include recipes alongside stories:

• Happy Homicides 5 (2017)
• The 12 Slays of Christmas (2017)
• The 12 Slays of Christmas Recipe Book (2017)

What to Know Before You Start

Amy Vansant's books are designed as fun escapes. Her style features highly sarcastic, capable heroines and clean, slow-burn romantic elements. You won't find graphic violence, gore, or heavy profanity in her books, making them a popular choice for fans of classic cozy mysteries who want a slightly more modern, comedic touch.