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Lisa Gardner Books in Order

Lisa Gardner is a #1 New York Times bestselling crime novelist. She combines her passion for police procedure and twisted minds into a prolific streak of twenty-plus thrillers. Her novels often feature fan-favorite characters, including Boston Detective D.D. Warren and FBI Agent Kimberly Quincy. Gardner's meticulous research and dedication to crafting suspenseful stories have earned her a reputation as a master of the genre. When not writing, she enjoys hiking, playing cribbage, and reading. Gardner resides in the mountains of New Hampshire with her two rambunctious pups and an ancient rescue dog. Her latest novel continues to explore the darker corners of the human experience, where nothing is as it seems.

Bibliography verified: April 2026

Quick Answer

What are all of Lisa Gardner's book series? Lisa Gardner has written 11 book series. The most notable is the 36 Hours series.

Complete series list with all books in reading order below.

Book Series by Lisa Gardner

  • #1
    Strange Bedfellows (By: Kasey Michaels) cover
    Strange Bedfellows (By: Kasey Michaels)(1997)
  • #2
    Ooh Baby, Baby (By: Diana K. Whitney) cover
    Ooh Baby, Baby (By: Diana K. Whitney)(1997)
  • #3
    For Her Eyes Only (By: Sharon Sala) cover
    For Her Eyes Only (By: Sharon Sala)(1997)
  • #4
    Cinderella Story (By: Elizabeth August) cover
    Cinderella Story (By: Elizabeth August)(1997)
  • #5
    Father And Child Reunion (By: Christine Flynn) cover
    Father And Child Reunion (By: Christine Flynn)(1997)
  • #6
    The Rancher and the Runaway Bride (By: Susan Mallery) cover
    The Rancher and the Runaway Bride (By: Susan Mallery)(1997)
  • #7
    Partners In Crime cover
    Partners In Crime(1998)
  • #8
    Nine Months (By: Beverly Barton) cover
    Nine Months (By: Beverly Barton)(1998)
  • #9
    Parent Plan (By: Paula Detmer Riggs) cover
    Parent Plan (By: Paula Detmer Riggs)(1998)
  • #10
    You Must Remember This (By: Marilyn Pappano) cover
    You Must Remember This (By: Marilyn Pappano)(1998)
  • #11
    Marriage By Contract (By: Sandra Steffen) cover
    Marriage By Contract (By: Sandra Steffen)(1998)
  • #12
    Cinderella for a Night (By: Susan Mallery) cover
    Cinderella for a Night (By: Susan Mallery)(2000)
  • #13
    A Thanksgiving To Remember (By: Margaret Watson) cover
    A Thanksgiving To Remember (By: Margaret Watson)(2000)
  • #14
    The Christmas That Changed Everything (By: Marilyn Pappano,Christine Flynn,Mary Lynn Baxter) cover
    The Christmas That Changed Everything (By: Marilyn Pappano,Christine Flynn,Mary Lynn Baxter)(2000)
  • #15
    Very... Pregnant New Year's (By: Doreen Roberts) cover
    Very... Pregnant New Year's (By: Doreen Roberts)(2000)
  • #16
    My Secret Valentine (By: Marilyn Pappano) cover
    My Secret Valentine (By: Marilyn Pappano)(2001)
  • #17
    Partners in Crime Part 1 (As: Alicia Scott) cover
    Partners in Crime Part 1 (As: Alicia Scott)(2014)
  • #18
    Partners in Crime Part 2 (As: Alicia Scott) cover
    Partners in Crime Part 2 (As: Alicia Scott)(2014)
  • #19
    Partners in Crime Part 3 (As: Alicia Scott) cover
    Partners in Crime Part 3 (As: Alicia Scott)(2014)
  • #20
    Ooh Baby, Baby Part 1 (By: Diana K. Whitney) cover
    Ooh Baby, Baby Part 1 (By: Diana K. Whitney)(2014)
  • #21
    Ooh Baby, Baby Part 2 (By: Diana K. Whitney) cover
    Ooh Baby, Baby Part 2 (By: Diana K. Whitney)(2014)
  • #22
    Ooh Baby, Baby Part 3 (By: Diana K. Whitney) cover
    Ooh Baby, Baby Part 3 (By: Diana K. Whitney)(2014)
  • #23
    For Her Eyes Only Part 1 (By: Sharon Sala) cover
    For Her Eyes Only Part 1 (By: Sharon Sala)(2014)
  • #24
    For Her Eyes Only Part 2 (By: Sharon Sala) cover
    For Her Eyes Only Part 2 (By: Sharon Sala)(2014)
  • #25
    For Her Eyes Only Part 3 (By: Sharon Sala) cover
    For Her Eyes Only Part 3 (By: Sharon Sala)(2014)
  • #26
    Strange Bedfellows Part 1 (By: Kasey Michaels) cover
    Strange Bedfellows Part 1 (By: Kasey Michaels)(2014)
  • #27
    Strange Bedfellows Part 2 (By: Kasey Michaels) cover
    Strange Bedfellows Part 2 (By: Kasey Michaels)(2014)
  • #28
    Strange Bedfellows Part 3 (By: Kasey Michaels) cover
    Strange Bedfellows Part 3 (By: Kasey Michaels)(2014)
  • #29
    Lightning Strikes Part 1 (By: Mary Lynn Baxter) cover
    Lightning Strikes Part 1 (By: Mary Lynn Baxter)(2014)
  • #30
    Lightning Strikes Part 2 (By: Mary Lynn Baxter) cover
    Lightning Strikes Part 2 (By: Mary Lynn Baxter)(2014)
  • #31
    Lightning Strikes Part 3 (By: Mary Lynn Baxter) cover
    Lightning Strikes Part 3 (By: Mary Lynn Baxter)(2014)
  • #32
    Cinderella Story Part 1 (By: Elizabeth August) cover
    Cinderella Story Part 1 (By: Elizabeth August)(2014)
  • #33
    Cinderella Story Part 2 (By: Elizabeth August) cover
    Cinderella Story Part 2 (By: Elizabeth August)(2014)
  • #34
    Cinderella Story Part 3 (By: Elizabeth August) cover
    Cinderella Story Part 3 (By: Elizabeth August)(2014)
  • #35
    The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1 (By: Susan Mallery) cover
    The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 1 (By: Susan Mallery)(2014)
  • #36
    The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 2 (By: Susan Mallery) cover
    The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 2 (By: Susan Mallery)(2014)
  • #37
    The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 3 (By: Susan Mallery) cover
    The Rancher and the Runaway Bride Part 3 (By: Susan Mallery)(2014)
  • #38
    Marriage by Contract Part 1 (By: Sandra Steffen) cover
    Marriage by Contract Part 1 (By: Sandra Steffen)(2014)
  • #39
    Marriage by Contract Part 2 (By: Sandra Steffen) cover
    Marriage by Contract Part 2 (By: Sandra Steffen)(2014)
  • #40
    Marriage by Contract Part 3 (By: Sandra Steffen) cover
    Marriage by Contract Part 3 (By: Sandra Steffen)(2014)
  • #41
    Father and Child Reunion Part 1 (By: Christine Flynn) cover
    Father and Child Reunion Part 1 (By: Christine Flynn)(2014)
  • #42
    Father and Child Reunion Part 2 (By: Christine Flynn) cover
    Father and Child Reunion Part 2 (By: Christine Flynn)(2014)
  • #43
    Father and Child Reunion Part 3 (By: Christine Flynn) cover
    Father and Child Reunion Part 3 (By: Christine Flynn)(2014)
  • #44
    Nine Months Part 1 (As: Alicia Scott) cover
    Nine Months Part 1 (As: Alicia Scott)(2014)
  • #45
    Nine Months Part 2 (As: Alicia Scott) cover
    Nine Months Part 2 (As: Alicia Scott)(2014)
  • #46
    Nine Months Part 3 (As: Alicia Scott) cover
    Nine Months Part 3 (As: Alicia Scott)(2014)
  • #47
    The Parent Plan Part 1 (By: Paula Detmer Riggs) cover
    The Parent Plan Part 1 (By: Paula Detmer Riggs)(2014)
  • #48
    The Parent Plan Part 2 (By: Paula Detmer Riggs) cover
    The Parent Plan Part 2 (By: Paula Detmer Riggs)(2014)
  • #49
    The Parent Plan Part 3 (By: Paula Detmer Riggs) cover
    The Parent Plan Part 3 (By: Paula Detmer Riggs)(2014)
  • #50
    You Must Remember This Part 1 (By: Marilyn Pappano) cover
    You Must Remember This Part 1 (By: Marilyn Pappano)(2014)
  • #51
    You Must Remember This Part 2 (By: Marilyn Pappano) cover
    You Must Remember This Part 2 (By: Marilyn Pappano)(2014)
  • #52
    You Must Remember This Part 3 (By: Marilyn Pappano) cover
    You Must Remember This Part 3 (By: Marilyn Pappano)(2014)
  • #53
    Lightning Strikes (By: Mary Lynn Baxter) cover
    Lightning Strikes (By: Mary Lynn Baxter)(2014)

About Lisa Gardner

Lisa Gardner is a #1 New York Times bestselling crime novelist. She combines her passion for police procedure and twisted minds into a prolific streak of twenty-plus thrillers. Her novels often feature fan-favorite characters, including Boston Detective D.D. Warren and FBI Agent Kimberly Quincy. Gardner's meticulous research and dedication to crafting suspenseful stories have earned her a reputation as a master of the genre. When not writing, she enjoys hiking, playing cribbage, and reading. Gardner resides in the mountains of New Hampshire with her two rambunctious pups and an ancient rescue dog. Her latest novel continues to explore the darker corners of the human experience, where nothing is as it seems.

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