Nancy Thayer Books in Order
Nancy Thayer is a celebrated American author, renowned for her captivating novels that explore the intricacies of family relationships and the humor in growing older. Born and raised in the Midwest, Thayer earned a B.A. and M.A. in English literature from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where she developed her passion for storytelling. A seasoned traveler and teacher, Thayer has lived on Nantucket Island for over twenty-five years with her husband, Charley Walters, and their family. With nineteen novels to her name, including Summer House, The Hot Flash Club series, and Moon Shell Beach, Thayer's works have been translated into over 14 languages and adapted into various forms of media. Her writing has been featured in numerous publications, including Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Cosmopolitan.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Nancy Thayer
- #1AmazonStepping(1980)
- #2AmazonThree Women at the Water's Edge(1981)
- #3AmazonBodies and Souls(1983)
- #4AmazonNell(1985)
- #5AmazonMorning(1987)
- #6AmazonSpirit Lost(1988)
- #7AmazonMy Dearest Friend(1989)
- #8AmazonEverlasting(1991)
- #9AmazonFamily Secrets(1993)
- #10AmazonBelonging(1995)
- #11AmazonAn Act of Love(1997)
- #12AmazonBetween Husbands and Friends(1999)
- #13AmazonCustody(2001)
- #14AmazonMoon Shell Beach(2008)
- #15AmazonSummer House(2009)
- #16AmazonBeachcombers(2010)
- #17AmazonHeat Wave(2011)
- #18AmazonSummer Breeze(2012)
- #19AmazonIsland Girls(2013)
- #20AmazonA Nantucket Christmas(2013)
- #21AmazonNantucket Sisters(2014)
- #22AmazonAn Island Christmas(2014)
- #23AmazonThe Guest Cottage(2015)
- #24AmazonThe Island House(2016)
- #25AmazonSecrets in Summer(2017)
- #26AmazonA Nantucket Wedding(2018)
- #27AmazonSurfside Sisters(2019)
- #28AmazonLet It Snow(2019)
- #29AmazonGirls of Summer(2020)
- #30AmazonFamily Reunion(2021)
- #31AmazonSummer Love(2022)
- #32AmazonAll the Days of Summer(2023)
- #33AmazonThe Summer We Started Over(2024)
- #34AmazonSummer Light on Nantucket(2025)
About Nancy Thayer
Nancy Thayer is a celebrated American author, renowned for her captivating novels that explore the intricacies of family relationships and the humor in growing older. Born and raised in the Midwest, Thayer earned a B.A. and M.A. in English literature from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where she developed her passion for storytelling. A seasoned traveler and teacher, Thayer has lived on Nantucket Island for over twenty-five years with her husband, Charley Walters, and their family. With nineteen novels to her name, including Summer House, The Hot Flash Club series, and Moon Shell Beach, Thayer's works have been translated into over 14 languages and adapted into various forms of media. Her writing has been featured in numerous publications, including Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Cosmopolitan.
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