Debby Giusti Books in Order

Recommended Reading Path: Where to Start

Debby Giusti is a powerhouse in the Christian romantic suspense genre, celebrated for her ability to weave high-stakes peril with themes of faith, family, and romance. Because her work is split primarily between two popular subgenres—military mysteries and Amish suspense—your best starting point depends entirely on what you enjoy reading most.

If you love military heroes, conspiracy plots, and tactical suspense, start with The Officer's Secret, which kicks off her signature Military Investigations series. If you prefer the quiet tension of plain-country communities juxtaposed with sudden danger, begin with Amish Refuge, the first book in her Amish Protectors series. Both series are published under the Love Inspired Suspense imprint and offer fast-paced, clean romance.

Magnolia Medical Books

Giusti's background as a medical technologist directly inspired this brief two-book series, which blends hospital-room mysteries with high-stakes romantic suspense. These books should be read in order of publication:

• Countdown to Death (2007)
• Protecting Her Child (2009)

Military Investigations Series

As the daughter of an Army officer and the wife of an Army captain, Giusti brings real-world authenticity to her military thrillers. This award-winning series follows various military personnel, agents, and their families as they untangle deadly cover-ups and find love in the process. While each book features a self-contained mystery and romance, reading them in publication order allows you to enjoy recurring characters who pop up as side investigators in later books.

1. The Officer's Secret (2011)
2. The Captain's Mission (2011)
3. The Colonel's Daughter (2012)
4. The General's Secretary (2013)
5. The Soldier's Sister (2013)
6. The Agent's Secret Past (2014)
7. Stranded (2015)
8. Person of Interest (2015)
9. Plain Danger (2016)
10. Plain Truth (2016)

Amish Protectors Series

In 2017, Giusti shifted her focus to the popular Amish suspense subgenre. The Amish Protectors series introduces readers to outsiders seeking shelter or working undercover in plain communities, bringing threats from the modern world with them. They are best read in order:

1. Amish Refuge (2017)
2. Undercover Amish (2017)
3. Amish Rescue (2018)
4. Amish Christmas Secrets (2018)

The "Protecting the Witnesses" Continuity Caveat

Readers researching Debby Giusti online often run into a common point of confusion regarding the Protecting the Witnesses books. While some list databases group these six books together under Giusti's name, this is actually a multi-author continuity series published by Love Inspired Suspense. Each book in the series was penned by a different author. If you are looking to read only Giusti's contributions, you only need to pick up the second book. The full series order and their respective authors are:

1. Twin Targets (2009) — written by Marta Perry
2. Killer Headline (2010) — written by Debby Giusti
3. Cowboy Protector (2010) — written by Margaret Daley
4. Deadly Vows (2010) — written by Shirlee McCoy
5. Fatal Secrets (2010) — written by Barbara Phinney
6. Risky Reunion (2010) — written by Lenora Worth

Standalone Suspense Novels

Outside of her dedicated series, Debby Giusti has written numerous standalone novels for Love Inspired Suspense. These books require no prior reading and are perfect for readers looking for quick, self-contained suspense stories. Notable standalones like Dangerous Amish Inheritance and Amish Blast Investigation showcase her continued knack for plain-country danger.

• Nowhere to Hide (2007)
• Scared to Death (2007)
• MIA (2008)
• Christmas Peril (2009)
• Her Forgotten Amish Past (2019)
• Dangerous Amish Inheritance (2020)
• Amish Christmas Search (2020)
• Hidden Amish Secrets (2021)
• Smugglers in Amish Country (2022)
• In a Sniper's Crosshairs (2022)
• Amish Blast Investigation (2023)

What to Know Before You Start

Giusti's novels are celebrated for their clean, faith-driven storylines, meaning the romances are sweet and focus on emotional connection, spiritual growth, and trust in God during times of extreme danger. Because they are published under the Love Inspired Suspense line, they are quick, engaging reads usually wrapping up under 250 pages, making them perfect for weekend reading or travel. While you can easily pick up any book out of order without getting lost in the plot, sticking to the publication orders listed above ensures you won't spoil the romantic outcomes of the previous books' couples, who often return as happy secondary characters in later installments.