Books in Order: Spotlight on Authors Joyce and Jim Lavene
Discovering Joyce and Jim Lavene
Prepare to be enthralled by the captivating charm and literary prowess of the dynamic duo, Joyce and Jim Lavene. Recognized for their captivating mystery and romance novels, their creative ingenuity is clearly highlighted especially in their series like the Sharyn Howard, Peggy Lee Garden and Renaissance Faire Mysteries, just to name a few. Additionally, under the pen name J.J Cook, they penned the intriguing Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade Mysteries and Biscuit Bowl Food Truck Mystery series.
Apart from being wordsmiths, Joyce and Jim also enjoy diverse interests such as cooking, photography, and even ghost hunting. They are based in North Carolina, where they continue to create immersive stories that captivate their readers.
Join us as we explore their intriguing literary journey, featuring the books in order.
Books in Order: Examining the Literary Journey of Joyce and Jim Lavene
Their story as published authors began in 1999, when they ushered into the literary scene with a bouquet of romance novels. However, their literary compass soon pivoted towards mystery novels, where they truly began to shine. Here, let’s delve into Joyce and Jim Lavene’s books in order chronologically since their inception to the literary field:
Publication Order of Sharyn Howard Mystery Books
| Last Dance | (1999) |    |
| One Last Good-Bye | (2000) | |
| The Last to Remember | (2001) | |
| Until Our Last Embrace | (2001) | |
| For the Last Time | (2002) | |
| Dreams Don’t Last | (2002) | |
| Last Fires Burning | (2003) | |
| Glory’s Last Victim | (2003) | |
| Last Rites | (2004) | |
| Last One Down | (2004) | |
| Before The Last Lap | (2005) | |
| The First Shall Be Last | (2007) | |