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Diane Moody Books in Order

Read Diane Moody's books in order, with publication lists for her World War II fiction, Braxton mysteries, Christian romances, and writings on prayer and faith.

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Diane Moody recounts her struggle to make prayer a regular part of everyday life rather than an emergency response. Personal experiences, humor, and Christian reflection frame her search for a closer, more consistent relationship with God.

Blue Christmas

by Diane Moody

2011

College student Hannah Brooks accepts a customer's Christmas invitation and unexpectedly meets her childhood idol, singer Jason McKenzie. Their growing romance faces pressures from fame and turmoil within his band, prompting Hannah to reconsider her faith.

Don't Ever Look Down

by Diane Moody

2011

Dick and Debbie Church recount their experience confronting cancer together, with writing assistance from Diane Moody. Debbie's work as an oncology counselor and Dick's mountaineering perspective inform practical encouragement for couples navigating illness and its effects on marriage.

Strike the Match

by Diane Moody

2011

Journalism graduate Keri McMillan returns to Oregon and reluctantly works for her father’s cabin business. Newspaper owner Grant Dawson also seeks a fresh start, but their growing attraction faces meddling matchmaking and complications in Keri’s plans.

Tea with Emma

by Diane Moody

2011

Inspired by a Jane Austen tour, Maddie Cooper returns to Austin determined to open an English tearoom and play matchmaker. A prickly Englishman moving into a nearby guesthouse complicates her schemes and introduces unexpected romantic possibilities.

The Runaway Pastor's Wife

by Diane Moody

2011

Exhausted by the pressures of church life, Annie McGregor retreats to a Colorado cabin to confront her doubts. Her wounded former sweetheart arrives seeking refuge from a powerful enemy, complicating Annie's commitment to her marriage and family.

Blue Like Elvis

by Diane Moody

2012

After ending her engagement, Shelby Colter starts work at Memphis's Baptist Memorial Hospital in 1977. An unexpected reunion with a childhood acquaintance and crises affecting loved ones challenge her hopes for a fresh beginning and renewed faith.

Of Windmills and War

by Diane Moody

2012

Chicago student Danny McClain becomes a B-17 copilot during World War II, while Dutch teenager Anya Versteeg joins the Resistance. Their lives converge amid occupation, hunger, and an Allied effort to deliver food to the Netherlands.

A Christmas Peril

by Diane Moody

2013

Lucy Alexander reads her aunt’s wartime diary while waiting through a hospital crisis involving her boyfriend. A Christmas romance from 1944 offers a striking parallel to Lucy’s uncertainty and the hope she needs in the present.

At Legend's End

by Diane Moody

2013

An unexpected gift lets Olivia Thomas begin again in a Maine seaside village. A grouchy bookseller and the town’s book club draw her into community life, while an old legend casts a shadow over a possible romance.

Home to Walnut Ridge

by Diane Moody

2013

Tracey Collins retreats from a disastrous Washington job to her Tennessee hometown and starts refurbishing furniture. Helping her sister and rebuilding an old smokehouse bring her closer to Noah, a former attorney burdened by his own painful past.

The Demise

by Diane Moody

2014

Braxton's leading businessman is found dead beneath the town's water tower, leaving residents stunned by an apparent suicide. Receptionist Julie Parker refuses to accept that explanation and begins investigating the death of her employer, Peter Lanham.

Beyond the Shadow of War

by Diane Moody

2015

After World War II, Danny McClain marries Anya, hoping to help her recover from devastating losses. Demobilization sends him home to America while she waits in London with other war brides, testing their relationship across the Atlantic.

The Legacy

by Diane Moody

2016

Photographer Gevin Parker and aspiring singer Emily Randolph grow close in Braxton, Tennessee. When a Revolutionary War sword disappears, they investigate its theft while a wave of graffiti divides residents and brings local officials into conflict.

From the Ashes of War

by Diane Moody

2018

Dutch war bride Anya struggles to adjust to married life in Chicago after World War II. An unexpected telegram calls her back to Holland, leaving husband Danny to confront renewed separation as she faces unfinished ties to home.

The Sibling

by Diane Moody

2019

Aubrey Evans returns to Braxton for her father's funeral and worries about her mother's state of mind. With help from pastor Peyton Gellar, she extends her stay as a local murder and an unusual group of suspects demand attention.

Established prayer habits can still become distracted routines. Diane Moody examines worry, unforgiveness, distrust, and criticism as obstacles to meaningful prayer, encouraging readers to reconsider their daily practice and deepen their relationship with God.

The Journey from War

by Diane Moody

2023

After surviving Bergen-Belsen and finding a new family in Chicago, Jacob Versteeg reaches adulthood with a promising future. A summer studying in West Germany brings him closer to the painful history of the parents who abandoned him.

Jacob and Abby begin married life as the McClain family faces a changing America. Frankie’s military service in Southeast Asia and rising unrest at home test their faith and relationships during the turbulent years following 1962.

Braxton Mystery books in order

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  1. Book cover for "The Demise"

    The Demise

    by Diane Moody

    2014Braxton Mystery, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "The Legacy"

    The Legacy

    by Diane Moody

    2016Braxton Mystery, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "The Sibling"

    The Sibling

    by Diane Moody

    2019Braxton Mystery, Book 3

Moody Blue books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Blue Like Elvis"

    Blue Like Elvis

    by Diane Moody

    2012Moody Blue, Book 2

Of Windmills & War/The War Trilogy books in order

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  1. Book cover for "Of Windmills and War"

    Of Windmills and War

    by Diane Moody

    2012Of Windmills & War/The War Trilogy, Book 1
  2. Book cover for "Beyond the Shadow of War"

    Beyond the Shadow of War

    by Diane Moody

    2015Of Windmills & War/The War Trilogy, Book 2
  3. Book cover for "From the Ashes of War"

    From the Ashes of War

    by Diane Moody

    2018Of Windmills & War/The War Trilogy, Book 3

Standalone Diane Moody books

  1. Book cover for "Confessions of a Prayer Slacker"
  2. Book cover for "Blue Christmas"

    Blue Christmas

    by Diane Moody

    2011Moody Blue, Book 1
  3. Book cover for "Don't Ever Look Down"

    Don't Ever Look Down

    by Diane Moody

    2011
  4. Book cover for "Strike the Match"

    Strike the Match

    by Diane Moody

    2011
  5. Book cover for "Tea with Emma"

    Tea with Emma

    by Diane Moody

    2011
  6. Book cover for "The Runaway Pastor's Wife"

    The Runaway Pastor's Wife

    by Diane Moody

    2011
  7. Book cover for "A Christmas Peril"

    A Christmas Peril

    by Diane Moody

    2013
  8. Book cover for "At Legend's End"

    At Legend's End

    by Diane Moody

    2013
  9. Book cover for "Home to Walnut Ridge"

    Home to Walnut Ridge

    by Diane Moody

    2013
  10. Book cover for "Confessions of a Prayer Warrior"
  11. Book cover for "The Journey from War"

    The Journey from War

    by Diane Moody

    2023
  12. Book cover for "A Time of Rage, A Time of War"

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