Amanda Roberts Mystery Reading Order
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Reckless | 1989 | Buy |
| Body and Soul | 1989 | Buy |
| Stolen Moments | 1990 | Buy |
| Ties That Bind | 1991 | Buy |
| Bank on It | 1993 | Buy |
| Hide and Seek | 1993 | Buy |
| Wages of Sin | 1994 | Buy |
| Deadly Obsession | 1995 | Buy |
| White Lightning | 1995 | Buy |
The Amanda Roberts Mystery series was written by Sherryl Woods, who is better known for her bestselling romance series Sweet Magnolias (adapted for Netflix) and Chesapeake Shores (adapted for Hallmark Channel). Before turning to romance full-time, Woods spent more than a decade as a journalist, working as a television critic at several newspapers including the Miami News and the Columbus Citizen-Journal.
That journalism background shows in the Amanda Roberts books. The nine-novel series (1989-1995) follows an investigative reporter working for a small weekly newspaper in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Amanda’s cases range from murders and serial killers to political corruption and missing persons, and her complicated romantic relationship with Joe Donelli – a former New York cop turned Atlanta detective – runs through every book. The series blends genuine suspense with humor and a strong romantic subplot.