Dana R Lynn Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Dana R. Lynn

For readers new to Dana R. Lynn's high-stakes romantic suspense, the best starting point is her signature Amish Country Justice series, beginning with the award-winning Plain Target (2017). This book sets the tone for her style: fast-paced plots, deep faith elements, and characters who find shelter and redemption within Amish communities.

While almost all of her romantic suspense novels can be read as standalone thrillers—each focusing on a unique couple resolving their own life-or-death mystery—reading them in publication order is highly recommended. Doing so allows you to appreciate the recurring appearances of local law enforcement personnel, family members, and community figures who weave in and out of the stories.

Amish Country Justice Series

This is Dana R. Lynn's most expansive series, published under Harlequin's Love Inspired Suspense line. The books follow various individuals fleeing danger who seek refuge in the quiet safety of Amish country, only to find that danger has followed them. Below is the chronological publication order of the series:

• Plain Target (2017)
• Plain Retribution (2017)
• Amish Christmas Abduction (2017)
• Amish Country Ambush (2018)
• Amish Christmas Emergency (2018)
• Guarding the Amish Midwife (2019)
• Hidden in Amish Country (2019)
• Plain Refuge (2020)
• Deadly Amish Reunion (2020)
• Amish Country Threats (2021)
• Covert Amish Investigation (2021)
• Amish Christmas Escape (2021)
• Amish Cradle Conspiracy (2022)
• Her Secret Amish Past (2023)
• Crime Scene Witness (2023)
• Hidden Amish Target (2023)
• Hunted at Christmas (2023)
• Amish Witness to Murder (2024)
• Protecting the Amish Child (2024)

LaMar County Justice Series

Transitioning away from the Amish countryside, this series focuses on contemporary suspense, family dynamics, and secrets in a tight-knit community. While Presumed Guilty was written first, the chronological story actually begins with a prequel novella. Interrupted Lullaby, which was originally published as a standalone novel in 2016, is considered Book 2 of the series due to overlapping character arcs.

The recommended reading order is:

1. A Dark Silence (Prequel, 2022)
2. Presumed Guilty (Book 1, 2015)
3. Interrupted Lullaby (Book 2, 2016)
4. Explosive Reunion (Book 3, 2024)

The Timely Bride Duology

Under the pen name D.R. Lynn, Dana explored Regency time-travel romance with a distinct Pride and Prejudice twist. McKenzie James travels 200 years into the past, navigating societal rules and falling in love with Colonel Fitzwilliam. The two companion books are best read in order:

1. The Colonel's Timely Bride (2015)
2. The Heiress's Timely Hero (2017)

Understanding the Multi-Author Series

If you look at comprehensive bibliographies for Dana R. Lynn, you will often see long lists of titles that she did not write entirely. It is helpful to understand these collaborations before diving in:

Inn at Magnolia Harbor Series

This 23-book cozy romance series centered around the Magnolia Harbor Inn in South Carolina is a multi-author collaborative project published by Annie's Fiction. While the overarching narrative is shared, Dana R. Lynn specifically wrote only two installments:

• Sweet Wishes (Book 16, 2020)
• Comfort and Joy (Book 21, 2021)

The other 21 books in the series are written by authors such as Jan Fields, Tara Randel, and DeAnna Julie Dodson.

Amish Witness Protection Series

This is a three-book miniseries published by Love Inspired Suspense. The books are written by different authors but share a continuity where targets of crime hide in Amish safety:

• Book 1: Amish Hideout by Maggie K. Black (2018)
• Book 2: Amish Safe House by Debby Giusti (2018)
• Book 3: Amish Haven by Dana R. Lynn (2019)

Short Stories, Novellas, and Anthologies

Dana R. Lynn has also contributed to several clean romance and holiday suspense collections. These can be read at any point as standalone entries:

• An Inconvenient Courtship (Short Story, 2014)
• Amish Christmas Miracles (Anthology, 2020)
• More Amish Christmas Miracles (Anthology, 2021)
• Louisa's Christmas Blessing (Novella, 2023)