Where to Start Reading Dee Dee M. Scott
For readers who are new to Dee Dee M. Scott's emotional and faith-grounded romances, the best starting point is her breakout standalone hit, My Husband's Woman. Published originally around 2008–2009, this gripping tale of love, infidelity, and revenge established her as a major force in indie urban romance and was later adapted into an award-winning stage play. It introduces her signature style: raw emotional stakes paired with strong themes of resilience.
If you prefer a multi-book romance saga with recurring characters and deep family bonds, the recommended starting point is the Sent From Heaven series (also known as The Tuckers). Beginning with the first book, you will follow the romantic journeys of the Tucker brothers as they navigate family responsibilities, professional careers, and second chances at love.
The Tuckers (Sent From Heaven) Series in Reading Order
This contemporary romance series focuses on the Tucker family. The first book centers on Ford Tucker, a single father and cardiologist, and his relationship with bestselling romance author Maya Smith. It is best to read this series in chronological order of publication to see how the relationships and family dynamics evolve:
- Sent From Heaven (2013) – Introduces the Tucker brothers, focusing on Ford Tucker and Maya Smith.
- Sent From Heaven 2 (2014) – Continues the family drama and romantic trials.
- Sent From Heaven 3 (2014) – Wraps up major story arcs for the Tucker brothers.
The Male Nanny Series in Reading Order
A fun and heartfelt contemporary romance duology, this series explores romance, parenthood, and starting over. Read these two books in order to follow the characters' journeys:
- Starting All Over Again (2014) – Introduces the concept of the male nanny ("manny") entering the household and turning a family's life around.
- Loving The Manny (2017) – Follows up on the romantic and family changes initiated in the first book.
Trouble In The Pulpit Series
This series centers around church politics, family, and spiritual conflicts. Currently, it has one central volume:
- Trouble In The Pulpit (2015)
Standalone Novels in Publication Order
Dee Dee M. Scott has penned several standalone novels that explore themes of passion, obsession, self-worth, and second chances. They can be read in any order, but reading them in order of publication shows the author's stylistic evolution:
- My Husband's Woman (2009) – The dramatic story of Alexandra uncovering her husband's affair, which later became a hit stage play.
- Virgin (2014) – A story centering on Skylar Edmonds and her personal struggles.
- Infatuated (2014) – A gripping urban fiction release focusing on dangerous attractions.
- Turnt Up (2014) – A passionate and steamy romance story.
- Love Brought Me Back (2016) – A romance focused on healing and redemption.
- My Man, Your Man, Everybody's Man (2016) – A standalone drama exploring loyalty and relationship boundaries.
What to Know Before You Start
Dee Dee M. Scott's books often combine steamy contemporary romance elements with deeper faith-based and family-oriented themes. As a Christian life coach, her stories typically feature characters facing major moral dilemmas, infidelity, and heartbreak, yet finding hope and path forward. There is also a minor publication date discrepancy online, with some sources listing My Husband's Woman as penned in 2008 and others pointing to its wider release in 2009. The stage play version debuted in 2011 and starred Reginald Ballard, winning the Golden Pen Playwright Award.