Donna Ball Books in Order

Paul and Derrick host a romance author for a Valentine's Day book event at the Hummingbird House, inviting old friends to reunite. Behind the festive arrangements, relationships and carefully planned celebrations prove more complicated than the hosts expect.

A stranger's arrest at a town festival leaves Raine Stockton caring for his unusually valuable Labrador. Discovering that the dog belongs to a research scientist connected to her fiancé, she questions the murder accusation and the interests surrounding it.

An explosion at an island archaeological dig sends Aggie Malone and Flash into a mystery rooted in the past. Across the bridge, Ryan Grady investigates a mass killing, and their separate cases reveal disturbing connections and dangerous adversaries.

While caring for her fiancé's daughter, Raine rescues a dog from a hot car and finds its owner drowned nearby. Recognizing the animal from an old missing-child case, she searches for a connection others are reluctant to believe.

DNA results reveal that Aggie Malone’s father was a cartel boss who abandoned her as a child. A Santa Muerte statue connects that discovery to the Ghost Syndicate, drawing Aggie, Grady and Flash into a dangerous investigation.

Seeking a fresh start as police chief in a Georgia town, Buck Lawson inherits his predecessor's unsolved murder. Suspected corruption within his department complicates the investigation, forcing him to confront the community's secrets while trying to protect his new family.

An old friend's death leaves Raine Stockton an unwanted inheritance, while a stranger claiming to be her brother reopens her father's scandal. Despite warnings from those close to her, she investigates a family connection that may conceal danger.

Environmental protests bring tension to Dogleg Island, but stolen explosives and a murder suggest a more dangerous threat. Aggie Malone, Ryan Grady and their dog Flash investigate whether the island has become a target for terrorists.

Mercy police chief Buck Lawson faces a holiday week of tangled cases, including suspected fraud, a runaway mother and old human remains. A favor requested by the mayor draws him toward Hollowgrove Plantation and a wider criminal operation.

The women of Ladybug Farm prepare a Christmas homecoming and a large celebration. Grief, empty places at the table and misunderstandings complicate their plans, while unexpected setbacks test the meaning of welcoming loved ones back home.

Raine Stockton and Cisco join a corporate wilderness retreat in the Smoky Mountains, where stolen technology and espionage complicate survival training. An ice storm cuts off communications, leaving the group exposed as a serial killer begins hunting them.

Ryan Grady’s capture of a prolific serial killer brings new pressure to Dogleg Island. Meanwhile, Aggie Malone and Flash investigate a hanging woman and a missing billionaire, uncovering connected crimes as Aggie adjusts to motherhood.

Bodies found in the Blood River suggest a pattern stretching back twenty years. As Buck Lawson investigates a possible returning killer, civil unrest and interference from his department and state officials threaten to obstruct the search for answers.

An extravagant Blue Ridge wedding takes a dangerous turn for Raine Stockton and Cisco. Hacked computers, surveillance, a shooting and a crash point beyond the celebration, drawing them into threats involving powerful business interests and international connections.

Raine Stockton is still recovering from a false arrest when a frightened woman disappears and leaves behind her dog. A powerful outsider’s land grab, a snowstorm and escalating violence lead Raine and Cisco into another dangerous investigation.