Below is the complete list of Mary Kay Andrews books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of Callahan Garrity Books
as Kathy Hogan Trocheck
- Every Crooked Nanny (1992)
Every Crooked Nanny was published in 1992 and is listed as book #1 in the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series. - To Live and Die in Dixie (1993)
Published in 1993, To Live and Die in Dixie is listed as book #2 in the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series. - Homemade Sin (1994)
Homemade Sin is a 1994 release and appears as book #3 in the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series. - Happy Never After (1995)
In the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series, Happy Never After is book #4 and was published in 1995. - Heart Trouble (1996)
Heart Trouble was first published in 1996; within the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series, it is listed as book #5. - Strange Brew (1997)
Strange Brew was published in 1997 and is listed as book #6 in the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series. - Midnight Clear (1998)
Published in 1998, Midnight Clear is listed as book #7 in the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series. - Irish Eyes (2000)
Irish Eyes is a 2000 release and appears as book #8 in the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series. - Fatal Fruitcake (2012)
In the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series, Fatal Fruitcake is book #9 and was published in 2012. - Killer Fudge (2012)
Killer Fudge was first published in 2012; within the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series, it is listed as book #10. - The Family Jewels (2014)
The Family Jewels was published in 2014 and is listed as book #11 in the Callahan Garrity Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series.
Publication Order of Truman Kicklighter Books
as Kathy Hogan Trocheck
- Lickety-Split (1995)
Lickety-Split was published in 1995 and is listed as book #1 in the Truman Kicklighter Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series. - Crash Course (1997)
Published in 1997, Crash Course is listed as book #2 in the Truman Kicklighter Booksas Kathy Hogan Trocheck series.
Publication Order of Weezie & Bebe Mysteries Books
- Savannah Blues (2002)
Savannah Blues was published in 2002 and is listed as book #1 in the Weezie & Bebe Mysteries series. - Savannah Breeze (2006)
Published in 2006, Savannah Breeze is listed as book #2 in the Weezie & Bebe Mysteries series. - Blue Christmas (2006)
Blue Christmas is a 2006 release and appears as book #3 in the Weezie & Bebe Mysteries series. - Christmas Bliss (2013)
In the Weezie & Bebe Mysteries series, Christmas Bliss is book #4 and was published in 2013.
Publication Order of Beach Town Books
- Beach Town (2015)
Beach Town was published in 2015 and is listed as book #1 in the Beach Town series. - Change of Scene (2016)
Published in 2016, Change of Scene is listed as book #2 in the Beach Town series.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books
- Little Bitty Lies (2003)
Little Bitty Lies was published in 2003 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series. - Hissy Fit (2004)
Published in 2004, Hissy Fit is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series. - Deep Dish (2008)
Deep Dish is a 2008 release and appears as book #3 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Fixer Upper (2009)
In the Standalone Novels series, The Fixer Upper is book #4 and was published in 2009. - Summer Rental (2011)
Summer Rental was first published in 2011; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #5. - Spring Fever (2012)
Spring Fever was published in 2012 and is listed as book #6 in the Standalone Novels series. - Ladies’ Night (2013)
Published in 2013, Ladies’ Night is listed as book #7 in the Standalone Novels series. - Save the Date (2014)
Save the Date is a 2014 release and appears as book #8 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Weekenders (2016)
In the Standalone Novels series, The Weekenders is book #9 and was published in 2016. - The High Tide Club (2018)
The High Tide Club was first published in 2018; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #10. - Sunset Beach (2019)
Sunset Beach was published in 2019 and is listed as book #11 in the Standalone Novels series. - Hello, Summer (2020)
Published in 2020, Hello, Summer is listed as book #12 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Newcomer (2021)
The Newcomer is a 2021 release and appears as book #13 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Santa Suit (2021)
In the Standalone Novels series, The Santa Suit is book #14 and was published in 2021. - The Homewreckers (2022)
The Homewreckers was first published in 2022; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #15. - Bright Lights, Big Christmas (2023)
Bright Lights, Big Christmas was published in 2023 and is listed as book #16 in the Standalone Novels series. - Summers at the Saint (2024)
Published in 2024, Summers at the Saint is listed as book #17 in the Standalone Novels series. - Road Trip (2026)
Road Trip is a 2026 release and appears as book #18 in the Standalone Novels series.
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Books
- Holiday Hideaway (2024)
Holiday Hideaway was published in 2024 and is listed as book #1 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
- The Beach House Cookbook (2017)
The Beach House Cookbook was published in 2017 and is listed as book #1 in the Non-Fiction series.
About Mary Kay Andrews
Mary Kay Andrews is an American novelist widely known for writing warm, character-driven stories often described as “beach reads.” Her novels blend elements of romance, mystery, and Southern storytelling, frequently set in coastal towns filled with colorful characters, family secrets, and fresh beginnings. With her engaging style and vivid settings, Andrews has become one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary women’s fiction.
Mary Kay Andrews was born Kathy Hogan Trocheck on July 27, 1954, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She grew up in the American South and spent much of her early life in Georgia. The landscapes, communities, and culture of the South would later become a defining feature of many of her novels.
She attended the University of Georgia, where she studied journalism. Her education led to a successful early career in newspaper reporting. Trocheck worked for several major publications, including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, covering a wide range of stories and developing strong investigative writing skills.
Her experience as a journalist played an important role in shaping her storytelling style. The discipline of reporting—researching details, observing people, and capturing the atmosphere of real places—later influenced the authenticity and sense of place that appear throughout her fiction.
Trocheck began her fiction career in the early 1990s under her birth name, Kathy Hogan Trocheck. These early novels were primarily traditional mysteries featuring journalist Callahan Garrity, a protagonist who runs a cleaning service while solving crimes. The series combined humor, investigative elements, and strong Southern settings.
As her career progressed, she decided to explore a slightly different direction in her storytelling. Writing under the pen name Mary Kay Andrews, she shifted toward novels that blended romance, mystery, and light suspense within vibrant coastal communities.
Reading Mary Kay Andrews’s books in publication order shows how this transition shaped her literary voice. One of her early successes under the Andrews name was Savannah Blues (2002), a novel set in the historic city of Savannah, Georgia. The story follows a recently divorced woman who begins a new career as an estate sale specialist, uncovering secrets hidden within the city’s historic homes.
Savannah quickly became one of Andrews’s most recognizable fictional settings. The city’s historic architecture, artistic culture, and layered past provide a rich backdrop for stories involving family histories, forgotten treasures, and personal reinvention.
Many of Andrews’s novels take place in beachside towns along the southeastern United States. Books such as Beach Town, The Weekenders, and Hello, Summer capture the relaxed yet dramatic atmosphere of coastal life, where friendships, rivalries, and long-buried secrets often intersect.
A hallmark of Andrews’s writing is her focus on characters starting over. Her protagonists frequently face major life transitions—divorce, career changes, family revelations, or personal setbacks—and must rebuild their lives in new environments. These journeys toward independence and self-discovery resonate strongly with readers.
Another defining feature of her work is the strong sense of community present in her stories. Andrews often populates her fictional towns with memorable supporting characters who add humor, warmth, and complexity to the narrative.
In addition to writing novels, Andrews has remained connected to journalism and storytelling through public speaking and literary events. Her books regularly appear on bestseller lists and have been translated into multiple languages.
Mary Kay Andrews continues to write stories that celebrate friendship, resilience, and second chances. Following her books in publication order reveals the development of a writer who blends Southern charm, mystery, and heartfelt storytelling into novels that capture the spirit of life along the American coast.