Carol Wyer Books in Order
Browse Carol Wyer's books in order, from humorous novels and guides to the Robyn Carter, Natalie Ward, and Kate Young detective series and standalone thrillers.
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Carol Wyer books in publication order
29 books
Mini Skirts and Laughter Lines
by Carol Wyer
2011
Approaching fifty, Amanda Wilson blogs about a dull marriage, her troublesome son, and a mother enjoying retirement far more than she is. Renewed contact with her first love adds temptation to an already unpredictable stage of life.
Surfing in Stilettos
by Carol Wyer
2012
Amanda Wilson's planned European gap year stalls in France after her campervan breaks down. Trouble at home, her mother's outrageous calls, and a French friend's scheme against an unfaithful husband turn the trip into something she never anticipated.
Grumpy Old Menopause
by Carol Wyer
2013
Carol Wyer approaches menopause through jokes, personal observations, anecdotes, and suggestions for maintaining confidence and humor. The book treats the frustrations of this life stage as material for laughter while encouraging readers to keep trying new experiences.
How Not to Murder Your Grumpy
by Carol Wyer
2013
This humorous guide offers hundreds of activities for retired men struggling to fill their days. Anecdotes, trivia, and suggestions ranging from familiar hobbies to unusual adventures address the challenge of living with an increasingly irritable partner.
Just Add Spice
by Carol Wyer
2013
Bored with her complaining husband and uneventful life, Dawn Ellis joins a writing class and invents a ruthless heroine named Cinnamon Knight. A classmate's romantic interest and her fictional alter ego begin to unsettle the boundary between imagination and reality.
Three Little Birds
by Carol Wyer
2014
Grieving her daughter's death, Charlie Blundell agrees to exchange challenge lists with her exuberant friend Mercedes. Their activities grow more demanding when Charlie's hospital radio station needs saving, while an interested stranger introduces another uncertainty into her life.
Grumpies On Board
by Carol Wyer
2015
Mr and Mrs Grumpy compile an unconventional travel guide for older people seeking more active holidays. Hundreds of suggestions, from retreats to extreme outdoor pursuits, are mixed with anecdotes and humor about the practical surprises of adventurous vacations.
Life Swap
by Carol Wyer
2016
Burdened by debt and failed relationships, Polly accepts an opportunity to exchange her familiar life for luxury. Celebrity parties and indulgent treats seem to answer her dreams, but the possibility of romance raises questions money cannot resolve.
Take a Chance on Me
by Carol Wyer
2016
After her husband leaves, Charlie takes on a bucket list devised by best friend Mercedes. New adventures lead her toward journalist Jake, but as the challenges grow, she wonders whether risking her heart again is another step too far.
Little Girl Lost
by Carol Wyer
2017
Detective Robyn Carter investigates a disappearance and a murder that lead her to seemingly perfect wife Abigail. Anonymous threats and the abduction of Abigail's little daughter force Robyn to confront hidden connections while learning to trust her instincts again.
Secrets of the Dead
by Carol Wyer
2017
A young mother is found drowned with a receipt declaring her debts paid, yet investigators find no debts. Detective Robyn Carter searches for links between similar killings as public pressure rises and her team's leads begin to fail.
The Missing Girls
by Carol Wyer
2017
A girl's decomposing body in a storage unit leaves Detective Robyn Carter with few clues. Another victim reveals a distinctive mark, suggesting a serial killer whose search for new prey may reach someone close to Robyn.
The Silent Children
by Carol Wyer
2017
A murdered man's unsent message hints at a secret he could no longer keep. Detective Robyn Carter investigates a second suspicious death, seeking the buried connection before the killer can silence anyone else who knows the truth.
Last Lullaby
by Carol Wyer
2018
Detective Natalie Ward investigates a young mother's murder marked by a bloody message on the wall. Secrets in the victim's household and questionable alibis complicate the inquiry, while another killing raises fears that more families are at risk.
The Birthday
by Carol Wyer
2018
Two years after Ava Sawyer vanishes from a birthday party, her body is found and another girl who attended disappears. Detective Natalie Ward must uncover the party's hidden connections before the latest missing child suffers the same fate.
The Chosen One
by Carol Wyer
2018
A father's body is discovered tied to a post in a cornfield, suggesting a killer with a warped moral purpose. Detective Robyn Carter searches beneath Colton's peaceful appearance when a local doctor's death exposes more disturbing connections.
Suddenly Single
by Carol Wyer
2019
Romance author Chloe Piper retreats to Sunny Meadow Farm after discovering her husband's betrayal. Her hoped-for solitude is disrupted by a lively building crew, charming Alex, and a determined neighbor intent on reorganizing her newly single love life.
The Blossom Twins
by Carol Wyer
2019
Twin girls vanish from a garden tent and are found dead beneath pink petals. For Detective Natalie Ward, the scene recalls a killer already imprisoned, raising the possibility of a copycat or a terrible mistake in her earlier investigation.
The Dare
by Carol Wyer
2019
When a missing schoolgirl is found murdered, Detective Natalie Ward investigates the teenager's hidden life. Another disappearance and a disturbing online challenge suggest a dangerous link, forcing Natalie to trace the threat before more children become targets.
The Sleepover
by Carol Wyer
2019
Fourteen-year-old Roxy Curtis leaves for a friend's sleepover but is found murdered in a mansion across town. Detective Natalie Ward investigates why she went there, encountering suspicious injuries, evasive relatives, and a friend unwilling to talk.
What Happens in France
by Carol Wyer
2019
Bryony Masters enters a television game show hoping publicity will help locate her missing sister. Paired with handsome Lewis in rural France, she must survive eccentric contestants and demanding challenges to keep her family search in the spotlight.
Somebody’s Daughter
by Carol Wyer
2020
Detective Natalie Ward investigates the strangling of a teenage runaway and discovers another vulnerable victim linked to the same violent boyfriend. Further murders complicate that connection, forcing her to pursue a killer while information leaks from her department.
The Secret Admirer
by Carol Wyer
2020
After Gemma's burned body is discovered, Detective Natalie Ward finds a threatening message from a secret admirer. The investigation becomes painfully personal when surveillance connects Natalie's estranged husband to the victim, challenging her instincts and professional duties.
A Cut for a Cut
by Carol Wyer
2021
A serial killer marks victims around Blithfield Reservoir while Detective Kate Young struggles to advance the investigation. Her campaign against police corruption deepens her distrust, and a family secret offers a possible connection she must prove before another attack.
An Eye for an Eye
by Carol Wyer
2021
Called back from leave after a traumatic incident, Detective Kate Young pursues a calculating murderer who taunts police with clues. The investigation exposes hidden connections as doubts about her judgment and grasp of reality threaten her ability to continue.
A Life For a Life
by Carol Wyer
2022
A murder on a station platform begins a series of apparently random killings for Detective Kate Young to investigate. Meanwhile, her pursuit of corruption within the police creates enemies and deepens her uncertainty about whom she can trust.
Behind Closed Doors
by Carol Wyer
2022
Journalist Stacey's ex-husband asks her to help save his kidnapped daughter, reviving memories of Stacey's own unsolved abduction thirty years earlier. Similarities between the cases force her to revisit a traumatic past obscured by amnesia before time runs out.
A Truth for a Truth
by Carol Wyer
2023
After accidentally killing a corrupt superior, detective Kate Young conceals his death while leading the investigation into his apparent disappearance. Pursuing the remaining police conspiracy draws pressure from traffickers, dishonest officers, and her own increasingly suspicious team.
A Soul for a Soul
by Carol Wyer
2024
Photographic evidence threatens Kate Young’s secret as she pursues a syndicate of corrupt officers. Meanwhile, Emma Donaldson investigates murders involving a powerful drug, and the converging dangers test both detectives’ judgment and ability to survive.
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