Livia J. Washburn Books in Order

Livia J. Washburn is a prolific author of award-winning mystery, western, romance, and historical novels, with a career spanning over thirty years. As a collaborator with her husband, James Reasoner, she honed her craft before branching out to tell her own stories. Her breakout mystery novel, WILD NIGHT, earned her the Private Eye Writers of America award and the American Mystery award, while a novel co-written with James Reasoner garnered a Spur nomination from the Western Writers of America. Washburn's versatility has also earned her a Peacemaker Award from Western Fictioneers for her short story "Charlie's Pie", solidifying her reputation as a masterful storyteller across multiple genres.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Livia J. Washburn

  • #1
    Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead(2008)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Huckleberry Finished(2009)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Killer On A Hot Tin Roof(2010)
    Amazon
  • #4
    For Whom the Funeral Bell Tolls(2012)
    Amazon
  • #1
    A Peach of a Murder(2006)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Murder by the Slice(2007)
    Amazon
  • #3
    The Christmas Cookie Killer(2008)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Killer Crab Cakes(2009)
    Amazon
  • #5
    The Pumpkin Muffin Murder(2010)
    Amazon
  • #6
    The Gingerbread Bump-Off(2011)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Wedding Cake Killer(2012)
    Amazon
  • #8
    The Fatal Funnel Cake(2013)
    Amazon
  • #9
    Trick or Deadly Treat(2014)
    Amazon
  • #10
    The Candy Cane Cupcake Killer(2015)
    Amazon
  • #11
    Baker's Deadly Dozen(2017)
    Amazon
  • #12
    Black and Blueberry Die(2018)
    Amazon
  • #13
    The Great Chili Kill-Off(2018)
    Amazon
  • #14
    Death Bakes a Pecan Pie(2018)
    Amazon
  • #15
    The Coconut Bunny Butt Caper(2020)
    Amazon
  • #16
    Never Trifle with Murder(2021)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Shadows in the Flame (By: Tess Farraday)(1997)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Earth Angel (By: Kate Freiman)(1997)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Snow in Summer (By: Tess Farraday)(1999)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Coming Home (By: Willa Hix)(1999)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Haunting Hope (By: Raina Lynn)(1999)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Soul Survivor (By: Susan Plunkett)(1999)
    Amazon
  • #7
    In the Midnight Hour (By: Kimberly Raye)(2009)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Spirit Catcher(2011)
    Amazon
  • #9
    Ghost of Summer (By: Sally Berneathy)(2012)
    Amazon
  • #10
    The Eyes Have It(1984)
    Amazon
  • #11
    An Eye for Justice(1988)
    Amazon
  • #12
    The Black Moon(1989)
    Amazon
  • #13
    Feline and Famous(1994)
    Amazon
  • #14
    Vengeance is Hers(1997)
    Amazon
  • #15
    The Best of the American West II(1999)
    Amazon
  • #16
    The Book of All Flesh(2001)
    Amazon
  • #17
    White Hats(2002)
    Amazon
  • #18
    Guns of the West(2002)
    Amazon
  • #19
    Texas Rangers(2004)
    Amazon
  • #20
    The Traditional West(2011)
    Amazon
  • #21
    The Christmas Campfire Companion(2011)
    Amazon
  • #22
    The Peacemakers(2012)
    Amazon
  • #23
    Six-Guns and Slay Bells(2012)
    Amazon
  • #24
    Wolf Creek: Murder in Dogleg City(2012)
    Amazon
  • #25
    Lassoing A Bride(2014)
    Amazon
  • #26
    Present for a Cowboy(2014)
    Amazon
  • #27
    Nine Deadly Lives(2015)
    Amazon
  • #28
    One Christmas Knight(2015)
    Amazon
  • #29
    A Mail-Order Christmas Bride(2015)
    Amazon
  • #30
    Mail Order Brides for Sale(2017)
    Amazon
  • #31
    Tales of the Old West(2018)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Kingfisher P. I. (With: James Reasoner)(2023)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Dark Ride (With: James Reasoner)(2024)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Tourist Trap (With: James Reasoner)(2024)
    Amazon
  • #1
    A Faerie Tale (By: Ginny Reyes)(1998)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Alura's Wish(1999)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Razzle Dazzle (By: Lisa Hendrix)(1999)
    Amazon
  • #4
    It Takes Two (By: Sheridon Smythe)(2010)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Three's A Charm (By: Sheridon Smythe)(2010)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Call to Arms(2005)
    Amazon
  • #2
    War Drums (With: James Reasoner)(2006)
    Amazon
  • #1
    The Emerald Land(1983)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Ghost River (As: L.J. Washburn)(1990)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Red River Ruse (As: L.J. Washburn)(1991)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Rivers of Gold (As: J.L. Reasoner)(1995)
    Amazon
  • #5
    The Healer's Road (As: J.L. Reasoner)(1995)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Crusade: Lyron's Lament (As: Livia Reasoner, With: James Reasoner)(1995)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Healer's Calling (As: J.L. Reasoner)(1996)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Cossack Three Ponies (As: J.L. Reasoner)(1997)
    Amazon
  • #9
    Yesterday's Flame(2000)
    Amazon
  • #10
    Tie a Black Ribbon (With: James Reasoner)(2000)
    Amazon
  • #11
    The Vampire Affair (As: Livia Reasoner)(2009)
    Amazon
  • #12
    Twice As Deadly(2011)
    Amazon
  • #13
    The Phantom Ranger and the Skateboard Gang (As: Livia Reasoner, With: James Reasoner)(2013)
    Amazon
  • #14
    Bandera Pass (As: L.J. Washburn)(2018)
    Amazon
  • #15
    Mockingbird and Big Earl (As: Livia Reasoner, With: James Reasoner)(2014)
    Amazon
  • #16
    Charlie's Pie(2014)
    Amazon
  • #17
    Guarding Her Heart(2014)
    Amazon
  • #18
    Missing! City of Gold (As: Livia Reasoner, With: James Reasoner)(2015)
    Amazon
  • #19
    Tinseltown(2015)
    Amazon
  • #20
    Naughty or Mice(2015)
    Amazon
  • #21
    The Badge and the Bride(2016)
    Amazon
  • #22
    Panhandle Freight(2016)
    Amazon
  • #23
    Keepsake(2016)
    Amazon
  • #24
    Kissing Until Christmas(2016)
    Amazon
  • #25
    A Wild West Christmas(2015)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Witch Got Your Tongue(2011)
    Amazon
  • #2
    A Peck of Pickled Warlocks(2012)
    Amazon
  • #1
    Wind River (By: James Reasoner)(1994)
    Amazon
  • #2
    Thunder Wagon (By: James Reasoner)(1994)
    Amazon
  • #3
    Wolf Shadow (By: James Reasoner)(1994)
    Amazon
  • #4
    Medicine Creek (By: James Reasoner)(1995)
    Amazon
  • #5
    Dark Trail (By: James Reasoner)(1995)
    Amazon
  • #6
    Judgment Day (By: James Reasoner)(2011)
    Amazon
  • #7
    Ransom Valley(2012)
    Amazon
  • #8
    Outlaw Blood(2020)
    Amazon
  • #9
    Six-Gun Law(2020)
    Amazon

About Livia J. Washburn

Livia J. Washburn is a prolific author of award-winning mystery, western, romance, and historical novels, with a career spanning over thirty years. As a collaborator with her husband, James Reasoner, she honed her craft before branching out to tell her own stories. Her breakout mystery novel, WILD NIGHT, earned her the Private Eye Writers of America award and the American Mystery award, while a novel co-written with James Reasoner garnered a Spur nomination from the Western Writers of America. Washburn's versatility has also earned her a Peacemaker Award from Western Fictioneers for her short story "Charlie's Pie", solidifying her reputation as a masterful storyteller across multiple genres.

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

Be the first to leave a review!