Bobbi Holmes Books in Order

Where to Start with Bobbi Holmes

Bobbi Holmes is best known for writing lighthearted, paranormal cozy mysteries filled with quirky characters, small-town charm, and very helpful ghosts. However, she also has a double life as a writer of R-rated romance and family dramas under the pen name Anna J. McIntyre. Depending on what you are in the mood for, there are two distinct starting points:

• For Cozy Mystery Fans: Start with The Ghost of Marlow House, written under her real name, Bobbi Holmes. This is the first book in her massively popular, multi-decade-spanning Haunting Danielle series.
• For Contemporary Romance & Drama Fans: Start with Coulson's Wife, written under the pseudonym Anna J. McIntyre. This kicks off the multi-generational Coulson Family Saga.

The Haunting Danielle Series Reading Order

The Haunting Danielle series follows Danielle Boatman, a young woman who inherits Marlow House, a historic property in a seaside Oregon town. The catch? The house comes with its own resident spirit, Walt Marlow, a charming ghost from the 1920s who was murdered on the property. Together, the living Danielle and the ghostly Walt team up to solve local mysteries and delve into the secrets of Marlow House.

Because the characters grow, get married, have children, and develop deep relationships over time, it is highly recommended to read this series in strict publication order. Reading these books out of order will spoil major relationship dynamics and character developments. Here is the complete list in the recommended order:

1. The Ghost of Marlow House (2014)
2. The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds (2014)
3. The Ghost Who Wasn't (2015)
4. The Ghost Who Wanted Revenge (2015)
5. The Ghost of Halloween Past (2015)
6. The Ghost Who Came for Christmas (2015)
7. The Ghost of Valentine Past (2016)
8. The Ghost from the Sea (2016)
9. The Ghost and the Mystery Writer (2016)
10. The Ghost and the Muse (2016)
11. The Ghost Who Stayed Home (2016)
12. The Ghost and the Leprechaun (2017)
13. The Ghost Who Lied (2017)
14. The Ghost and the Bride (2017)
15. The Ghost and Little Marie (2017)
16. The Ghost and the Doppelganger (2018)
17. The Ghost of Second Chances (2018)
18. The Ghost Who Dream Hopped (2018)
19. The Ghost of Christmas Secrets (2018)
20. The Ghost Who Says I Do (2019)
21. The Ghost and the Baby (2019)
22. The Ghost and the Halloween Haunt (2019)
23. The Ghost and the Christmas Spirit (2019)
24. The Ghost and the Silver Scream (2020)
25. The Ghost of a Memory (2020)
26. The Ghost and the Witches' Coven (2020)
27. The Ghost and the Mountain Man (2021)
28. The Ghost and the Birthday Boy (2021)
29. The Ghost and the Church Lady (2022)
30. The Ghost and the Medium (2022)
31. The Ghost and the New Neighbor (2022)
32. The Ghost and the Wedding Crasher (2023)
33. The Ghost and the Twins (2023)
34. The Ghost and the Poltergeist (2024)
35. The Ghost Who Sought Redemption (2024)

Note: Since the publication of the core list above, the author has continued to expand the universe with new releases, including The Ghost and Wednesday's Child, The Ghost and Christmas Magic, and The Ghost and Family Secrets, maintaining the exact same chronological continuity.

The Anna J. McIntyre Romance Universe

For readers looking for grittier family sagas and romance novels with adult themes, Holmes writes under the pseudonym Anna J. McIntyre. This side of her bibliography contains two main series:

The Coulson Family Saga

This series spans generations of the dramatic, emotional, and complicated Coulson family. While the author originally drafted some of the history out of chronological sequence, readers should follow the official series reading order to experience the narrative flow correctly:

1. Coulson's Wife (2013)
2. Coulson's Crucible (2014)
3. Coulson's Lessons (2014) - Originally published as Lessons
4. Coulson's Secret (2014) - Originally published as The Senator's Secret
5. Coulson's Reckoning (2014)

Unlocked Hearts Series

This collection consists of four sweet romance novels. Each book is a standalone romance following a different couple, meaning they can be read in any order. However, the author recommends reading them in their publication order to appreciate the easter eggs, particularly because all of the female leads from the individual books cross paths and appear together in the final installment. The books are:

• After Sundown (2013)
• While Snowbound (2013)
• Sugar Rush (2013)
• Sundered Hearts (2014) - The crossover volume featuring the female leads

Non-Fiction Works

Before launching into fiction, Bobbi Holmes wrote non-fiction under her full name, Bobbi Ann Johnson Holmes, focusing primarily on local history and personal reflections. While not part of her cozy mystery or romance universes, these books highlight her versatility and historical research skills:

• Where the Road Ends (1995)
• Havasu Palms, A Hostile Takeover (2012)
• Motherhood (2012)

What to Know Before You Start

Here are a few quick tips to make the most of your journey through Bobbi Holmes's stories:

The Narrator Factor

If you prefer audiobooks, the Haunting Danielle audiobooks are highly popular. The series is narrated by Romy Nordlinger, who has voiced the entire series. Her performance is widely praised by fans for maintaining consistent character voices and capturing the cozy, humorous atmosphere of Marlow House.

G-Rated vs. R-Rated

Always double-check the author name on the cover! If you are seeking clean, cozy, family-friendly supernatural mysteries, stick to the books published under the name Bobbi Holmes. If you are looking for emotional contemporary romances with mature content, look for the books written under Anna J. McIntyre.