Rhys Bowen

Rhys Bowen

Rhys Bowen also writes as: Janet Quin-Harkin.

Upcoming Rhys Bowen Books

November 17th, 2026: To Crown It All (Her Royal Spyness, #21)

March 9th, 2027: A Whiff of Scandal (Molly Murphy, #26)

The Castle in the Glen (Standalone) was the most recently released book by Rhys Bowen, on August 4th, 2026.

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Rhys Bowen Stats: The highest rated book by Rhys Bowen on Book Notification is Evans to Betsy, the 6th novel in the Constable Evans series. The second-highest rated book is Evan's Gate (Constable Evans #8).

The most read book by Rhys Bowen on Book Notification is Her Royal Spyness, the first novel in the Her Royal Spyness series. The second most read book is A Royal Pain (Her Royal Spyness #2).

Below is a complete list of Rhys Bowen books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Rhys Bowen is the Her Royal Spyness Series.

List of Constable Evans Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Constable Evans books are Evans Above, Evan Help Us, and Evanly Choirs.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
Evans Above
1997
Go
2
7.3
Evan Help Us
1998
Go
3
7.8
Evanly Choirs
1999
Go
4
7.8
Evan and Elle
2000
Go
5
7.9
Evan Can Wait
2001
Go
6
9
Evans to Betsy
2002
Go
7
8.4
Evan Only Knows
2003
Go
8
8.6
Evan's Gate
2004
Go
9
8.5
Evan Blessed
2005
Go
10
8.8
Evanly Bodies
2006
Go

List of Friends Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

Ranked by popularity, the top Friends books are Starring Tess and Ali, Tess and Ali and the Teeny Bikini, and Boy Trouble for Tess and Ali.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Starring Tess and Ali
1991
Go
2
Boy Trouble for Tess and Ali
1991
Go
3
Tess and Ali and the Teeny Bikini
1991
Go
4
Tess and Ali, Going on Fifteen
1991
Go

List of Full House: Club Stephanie Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Flamingo Revenge
1997
Go
2
Fun, Sun, and Flamingoes
1997
Go
3
8
Flamingoes Overboard! (By: Brandon Alexander)
1998
Go
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List of Heartbreak Cafe Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

Ranked by popularity, the top Heartbreak Cafe books are No Experience Required, At Your Service, and The Main Attraction.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
No Experience Required
1989
Go
2
Just Desserts
1989
Go
3
The Main Attraction
1989
Go
4
Catch of the Day
1989
Go
5
At Your Service
1989
Go
6
Love to Go
1990
Go

List of Her Royal Spyness Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Her Royal Spyness books are Her Royal Spyness, A Royal Pain, and Royal Flush.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.6
Her Royal Spyness
2007
Go
2
7.6
A Royal Pain
2008
Go
3
7.8
Royal Flush
2009
Go
4
7.6
Royal Blood
2010
Go
5
7.8
Naughty in Nice
2011
Go
6
7.9
Masked Ball at Broxley Manor
2012
Go
7
8.2
The Twelve Clues of Christmas
2012
Go
8
8.1
Heirs and Graces
2013
Go
9
7.4
Queen of Hearts
2014
Go
10
7.8
Malice at the Palace
2015
Go
11
8.1
Crowned and Dangerous
2016
Go
12
8.4
On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service
2017
Go
13
8.4
Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding
2018
Go
14
7.8
Love and Death Among the Cheetahs
2019
Go
15
8.1
The Last Mrs. Summers
2020
Go
16
7.7
God Rest Ye, Royal Gentlemen
2021
Go
17
6.6
Peril in Paris
2022
Go
18
8.2
The Proof of the Pudding
2023
Go
19
7.5
We Three Queens
2024
Go
20
9
From Cradle to Grave
2025
Go
21
To Crown It All
2026
Go

List of Love Stories For Young Adults Books in Publication Order

Teenagers navigate first love and difficult choices that challenge their relationships and dreams.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Some Girls Do (By: Dahlia Kosinski)
1991
Go
2
Sharing Sam (By: Katherine Applegate)
1995
Go
3
My First Love (By: Callie West)
1995
Go
4
How to Kiss a Guy (By: Elizabeth Bernard)
1995
Go
5
8.3
The Boy Next Door
1995
Go
6
The Day I Met Him (By: Catherine Clark)
1995
Go
7
Love Changes Everything (By: ArLynn Leiber Presser)
1995
Go
8
More Than a Friend (By: Elizabeth Winfrey)
1995
Go
9
Hot Summer Nights (By: Elizabeth Chandler)
1996
Go
10
The Language of Love (By: Kate Emburg)
1996
Go
11
My So-Called Boyfriend (By: Elizabeth Winfrey)
1996
Go
12
It Had to Be You (By: Stephanie Doyon)
1996
Go
13
8.7
Who Do You Love?
1996
Go
14
Three-Guy Weekend (By: Alexis Page)
1996
Go
15
Never Tell Ben (By: Diane Namm)
1996
Go
16
He's Not What You Think (By: Randi Reisfeld)
1997
Go
17
Love Happens (By: Elizabeth Chandler)
1997
Go
18
Together Forever (By: Cameron Dokey)
1997
Go
19
Up All Night (By: Karen Michaels)
1997
Go
20
24/7 (By: Amy S. Wilensky)
1997
Go
21
It's a Prom Thing (By: Diane Schwemm)
1997
Go
22
The Guy I Left Behind (By: Alison Pollett, Ali Brooke)
1997
Go
23
A Kiss Between Friends (By: Erin Haft)
1997
Go
24
The Rumor About Julia (By: Stephanie Sinclair)
1997
Go
25
Don't Say Goodbye (By: Diane Schwemm)
1997
Go
26
What We Did Last Summer (By: Elizabeth Craft)
1998
Go
27
Crushing on You (By: Wendy Loggia)
1998
Go
28
Our Secret Love (By: Miranda Harry)
1998
Go
29
Trust Me (By: Kieran Scott)
1998
Go
30
8
He's the One (By: Nina Alexander)
1998
Go
31
Kiss and Tell (By: Kieran Scott)
1998
Go
32
Falling for Ryan (By: Julie Taylor)
1998
Go
33
Hard to Resist (By: Wendy Loggia)
1998
Go
34
At First Sight (By: Elizabeth Chandler)
1998
Go
35
As I Am (By: Lynn Mason)
1999
Go
36
I Do (By: Elizabeth Chandler)
1999
Go
37
While You Were Gone (By: Kieran Scott)
1999
Go
38
9
Stolen Kisses (By: Liesa Abrams)
1999
Go
39
7
Torn Apart
1999
Go
40
Behind His Back (By: Diane Schwemm)
1999
Go
41
9
Playing for Keeps (By: Nina Alexander)
1999
Go
42
How Do I Tell? (By: Kieran Scott)
1999
Go
43
8
His Other Girlfriend (By: Liesa Abrams)
1999
Go
44
Johnny (By: Zoe Zimmerman)
2000
Go
45
Max and Jane (By: Elizabeth Craft)
2000
Go
46
Justin & Nicole (By: Elizabeth Craft)
2000
Go
47
Jake & Christy (By: Elizabeth Craft)
2000
Go
48
Danny (By: Zoe Zimmerman)
2000
Go
49
Kevin (By: Zoe Zimmerman)
2000
Go
50
London: Kit & Robin (By: Rachel Hawthorne)
2000
Go
51
Paris: Alex & Dana (By: Rachel Hawthorne)
2000
Go
52
Rome: Antonio & Carrie (By: Rachel Hawthorne)
2000
Go
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List of Molly Murphy Books in Publication Order (with Clare Broyles)

Ranked by popularity, the top Molly Murphy books are Murphy's Law, Death of Riley, and For the Love of Mike.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.4
Murphy's Law
2001
Go
2
7.1
Death of Riley
2002
Go
3
8.3
For the Love of Mike
2003
Go
4
8
In Like Flynn
2005
Go
5
7.7
Oh Danny Boy
2006
Go
6
8
In Dublin's Fair City
2007
Go
7
7.6
Tell Me, Pretty Maiden
2008
Go
8
7
In a Gilded Cage
2009
Go
9
6.8
The Last Illusion
2010
Go
10
8.2
Bless the Bride
2011
Go
11
6.1
The Amersham Rubies
2011
Go
12
8.6
Hush Now, Don't You Cry
2012
Go
13
10
The Face in the Mirror
2013
Go
14
7
The Family Way
2013
Go
15
10
Through the Window
2014
Go
16
8.3
City of Darkness and Light
2014
Go
17
8.3
The Edge of Dreams
2015
Go
18
9
Away in a Manger
2015
Go
19
7.7
Time of Fog and Fire
2016
Go
20
7.5
The Ghost of Christmas Past
2017
Go
21
8.2
Wild Irish Rose
2022
Go
22
8
All That Is Hidden
2023
Go
23
8
In Sunshine or in Shadow
2024
Go
24
7.8
Silent as the Grave
2025
Go
25
6.8
Vanished in the Crowd
2026
Go
26
A Whiff of Scandal
2027
Go

The Amersham Rubies is a prequel novella to the series.

List of NBC Great Escapes Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Secrets of Lake Success
1993
Go
2
Trade Winds
1993
Go

List of On Our Own Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

Ranked by popularity, the top On Our Own books are The Graduates, The Trouble with Toni, and Old Friends, New Friends.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Graduates
1986
Go
2
The Trouble with Toni
1986
Go
3
Out of Love
1986
Go
4
Old Friends, New Friends
1986
Go
5
Growing Pains
1986
Go
6
Best Friends Forever
1986
Go

List of Senior Year Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

Ranked by popularity, the top Senior Year books are Homecoming Dance, New Year's Eve, and Night of the Prom.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Homecoming Dance
1991
Go
2
New Year's Eve
1991
Go
3
Night of the Prom
1992
Go
4
Graduation Day
1992
Go

List of Sister, Sister Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

Ranked by popularity, the top Sister, Sister books are Cool in School, One Crazy Christmas, and You Read My Mind.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Cool in School
1996
Go
2
You Read My Mind
1996
Go
3
One Crazy Christmas
1996
Go
4
Homegirl on the Range
1996
Go
5
He's All That
1997
Go
6
Summer Daze
1997
Go
7
Star Quality
1997
Go
8
All Rapped Up
1997
Go

List of Sugar and Spice Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

Ranked by popularity, the top Sugar and Spice books are Two Girls, One Boy, Trading Places, and The Last Dance.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Flip Side
1987
Go
2
Two Girls, One Boy
1987
Go
3
Trading Places
1987
Go
4
The Last Dance
1987
Go
5
Dear Cousin
1987
Go
6
Nothing in Common
1987
Go
7
Tug of War
1987
Go
8
Surf's Up
1987
Go
9
Double Take
1987
Go
10
Make Me a Star
1987
Go
11
Big Sister
1988
Go
12
Out in the Cold
1988
Go
13
Blind Date
1988
Go
14
It's My Turn
1988
Go
15
Home Sweet Home
1988
Go
16
Dream Come True
1988
Go
17
Campus Cousins
1988
Go
18
Roadtrip
1989
Go
19
One Step Too Far
1989
Go
20
Having a Ball
1989
Go

List of TGIF Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

Ranked by popularity, the top TGIF books are Sleepover Madness, Four's a Crowd, and Forever Friday.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Sleepover Madness
1995
Go
2
Four's a Crowd
1995
Go
3
Forever Friday
1995
Go
4
Toe-Shoe Trouble
1996
Go
5
Secret Valentine
1996
Go

List of Boyfriend Club Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

Ranked by popularity, the top Boyfriend Club books are Ginger's First Kiss, Roni's Dream Boy, and Ginger's New Crush.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Ginger's First Kiss
1994
Go
2
Roni's Dream Boy
1994
Go
3
Karen's Perfect Match
1994
Go
4
Queen Justine
1994
Go
5
Ginger's New Crush
1994
Go
6
Roni's Two-Boy Trouble
1994
Go
7
No More Boys
1995
Go
8
Karen's Lessons in Love
1995
Go
9
Roni's Sweet Fifteen
1995
Go
10
Justine's Baby-Sitting Nightmare
1995
Go
11
The Boyfriend Wars
1995
Go
12
Dear Karen
1995
Go

List of Red Dragon Academy Books in Publication Order (with C.M. Broyles)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Dreamwalker
2014
Go

List of True Love Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Kiss and Lie
2001
Go
2
Secrets
2001
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are In Farleigh Field, The Tuscan Child, and The Venice Sketchbook.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Tommy Loves Tina ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1984
Go
2
Winner Take All ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1984
Go
3
Wanted: Date for Saturday Night ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1986
Go
4
Write Every Day ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1986
Go
5
Madam Sarah ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1989
Go
6
Fool's Gold ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1991
Go
7
Amazing Grace ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1993
Go
8
The Apartment ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1994
Go
9
The Sutcliffe Diamonds ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1994
Go
10
Getting Personal ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1994
Go
11
The King and I ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1999
Go
12
Love Potion ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1999
Go
13
7.2
In Farleigh Field
2017
Go
14
7.6
The Tuscan Child
2018
Go
15
7.8
What Child Is This
2018
Go
16
8.6
The Victory Garden
2019
Go
17
7.8
Above the Bay of Angels
2020
Go
18
8.5
The Venice Sketchbook
2021
Go
19
6.8
Where the Sky Begins
2022
Go
20
6.4
The Paris Assignment
2023
Go
21
7
The Rose Arbor
2024
Go
22
8.5
Mrs. Endicott's Splendid Adventure
2025
Go
23
6.8
The Castle in the Glen
2026
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are Please Watch Your Step, Doppelganger, and Voodoo.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Seal of the Confessional
2000
Go
2
6.7
Doppelganger
2003
Go
3
8.7
Voodoo
2004
Go
4
8
Please Watch Your Step
2007
Go

List of Picture Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top picture books are Peter Penny's Dance, Benjamin's Balloon, and Magic Growing Powder.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Peter Penny's Dance
1976
Go
2
7
Benjamin's Balloon
1978
Go
3
8
Septimus Bean and His Amazing Machine
1980
Go
4
8.3
Magic Growing Powder
1981
Go
5
8
Helpful Hattie
1983
Go
6
7.7
Billy and Ben
1992
Go

List of Tgif! Books in Publication Order (as Janet Quin-Harkin)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Friday Night Fright
1995
Go

List of Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Books in Publication Order

Fast and fun, light-hearted mystery stories that are easy to enjoy and perfect for casual readers.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Cozy Case Files Volume 1 (By: Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, Mindy Quigley)
2017
Go
2
Cozy Case Files Volume 2 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, E.J. Copperman, Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, Susan C. Shea, Mindy Quigley)
2017
Go
3
Cozy Case Files Volume 3 (By: M.C. Beaton, Donna Andrews, Ellie Alexander, Mindy Quigley)
2017
Go
4
Cozy Case Files Volume 4 (By: Parnell Hall, Shari Randall, Ellen Hart, Ellie Alexander, Frances Brody, Tessa Arlen, Vivien Chien, Julia Chapman, Paige Shelton, Jane K. Cleland, Mindy Quigley)
2018
Go
5
Cozy Case Files Volume 5 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Carola Dunn, Sheila Connolly, Ellie Alexander, Susan C. Shea, Judith Flanders, Mindy Quigley, Auralee Wallace)
2018
Go
6
Cozy Case Files Volume 6 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Ellen Hart, Sheila Connolly, Mindy Quigley)
2019
Go
7
Cozy Case Files Volume 7 (By: Donna Andrews, Diane Kelly, Ellen Crosby, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Ashley Weaver, Mindy Quigley)
2019
Go
8
Cozy Case Files Volume 8 (By: M.C. Beaton, Diane Kelly, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Susan Cox, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley)
2020
Go
9
Cozy Case Files Volume 9 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Susanna Calkins, Allison Montclair, Ellie Alexander, Eve Calder, Mindy Quigley)
2020
Go
10
Cozy Case Files Volume 10 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, Ellen Hart, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Jane K. Cleland, Ashley Weaver, Susan Cox, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley)
2020
Go
11
Cozy Case Files Volume 11 (By: Diane Kelly, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Mariah Fredericks, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley)
2021
Go
12
Cozy Case Files Volume 12 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Hannah Dennison, Cate Conte, Kylie Logan, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Sheila Connolly, Ellie Alexander, Ashley Weaver, S.C. Perkins, Eve Calder, Jess Dylan, Mindy Quigley, Meri Allen)
2021
Go
13
Cozy Case Files Volume 13 (By: Mindy Quigley)
2021
Go
14
Cozy Case Files Volume 14 (By: Diane Kelly, Gigi Pandian, Ellie Alexander, Paige Shelton, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss)
2022
Go
15
Cozy Case Files Volume 15 (By: Mindy Quigley)
2022
Go
16
Cozy Case Files Volume 16 (By: M.C. Beaton, Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Diane Kelly, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss)
2022
Go
17
Cozy Case Files Volume 17
2023
Go
18
Cozy Case Files, Volume 18 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Leonard Goldberg, Allison Montclair, Vivien Chien, Olivia Matthews, Olivia Blacke, Mindy Quigley, Meri Allen, Katharine Schellman, Korina Moss)
2023
Go
19
Cozy Case Files, Volume 19 (By: M.C. Beaton, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Diane Kelly, Ellie Alexander, Cynthia Riggs, R.W. Green, Elizabeth Penney, Korina Moss, Celeste Connally)
2023
Go
20
Cozy Case Files, Volume 20
2024
Go
21
Cozy Case Files, Volume 22 (By: M.C. Beaton, Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Cate Conte, Ellie Alexander, Paige Shelton, Cynthia Riggs, R.W. Green, Elizabeth Penney, Mindy Quigley, Korina Moss, Celeste Connally)
2024
Go
22
Cozy Case Files, Volume 23 (By: Diane Kelly, Gigi Pandian, Ellie Alexander, Vivien Chien, Paige Shelton, Jennifer J. Chow)
2025
Go
23
Cozy Case Files, Volume 24 (By: Carolyn Haines, Donna Andrews, Elizabeth Penney, Katharine Schellman, Korina Moss)
2025
Go
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Anthology series. If author is listed on a book then this author wrote a story within that book.

List of Portraits Collection Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Portraits Collection books are Summer Heat, Attitude, and Stealing Josh.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Summer Heat ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1990
Go
2
Attitude (By: Marilyn Kaye)
1990
Go
3
Stealing Josh (By: Susan Blake)
1990
Go
4
Always (By: Diane Schwemm)
1990
Go
5
The Uncertainty Principle (By: Beverly Sommers)
1990
Go
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List of Sweet Dreams Books in Publication Order

Teen girls face romantic dilemmas with different boys, often involving school, social plans, and family tensions.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Popularity Plan (By: Rosemary Vernon)
1981
Go
2
The Thoroughbred (By: Joanna Campbell)
1981
Go
3
9
P. S. I Love You (By: Barbara Conklin)
1981
Go
4
Princess Amy (By: Melinda Pollowitz)
1981
Go
5
The Problem with Love (By: Rosemary Vernon)
1982
Go
6
It Must Be Magic (By: Marian Woodruff)
1982
Go
7
Secret Identity (By: Joanna Campbell)
1982
Go
8
Her Secret Self (By: Rhondi Vilott)
1982
Go
9
Thinking of You (By: Jeanette Nobile)
1982
Go
10
All's Fair in Love (By: Jeanne Andrews)
1982
Go
11
Too Young for Love (By: Gailanne Maravel)
1982
Go
12
Green Eyes (By: Debra Brand)
1982
Go
13
10
The Popularity Summer (By: Rosemary Vernon)
1982
Go
14
The Summer Jenny Fell in Love ( By: Barbara Conklin)
1982
Go
15
Dance of Love (By: Jocelyn Saal)
1982
Go
16
Love Song (By: Anne Park)
1982
Go
17
8
The Trouble With Charlie (By: Jaye Ellen)
1982
Go
18
Forbidden Love (By: Marian Woodruff)
1983
Go
19
The Perfect Match (By: Marian Woodruff)
1983
Go
20
Cover Girl (By: Yvonne Greene)
1983
Go
21
Little White Lies (By: Lois I. Fisher)
1983
Go
22
Too Close for Comfort (By: Debra Spector)
1983
Go
23
Country Girl (By: Melinda Pollowitz)
1983
Go
24
Portrait of Love (By: Jeanette Noble)
1983
Go
25
Running Mates (By: Jocelyn Saal)
1983
Go
26
First Love (By: Debra Spector)
1983
Go
27
On Thin Ice (By: Jocelyn Saal)
1983
Go
28
Dear Amanda (By: Rosemary Vernon)
1983
Go
29
Summer Dreams (By: Barbara Conklin)
1983
Go
30
Secrets (By: Anna Aaron)
1983
Go
31
California Girl ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1983
Go
32
Tender Loving Care (By: Anne Park)
1983
Go
33
Long Distance Love (By: Jesse DuKore)
1983
Go
34
Dream Prom (By: Margaret Burman)
1983
Go
35
6
Love Match ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1983
Go
36
8
Ten-Boy Summer ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1983
Go
37
Daydreamer ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1983
Go
38
Dial L for Love (By: Marian Woodruff)
1983
Go
39
8
Little Sister (By: Yvonne Greene)
1983
Go
40
5
Te Amo Means I Love You (By: Deborah Kent)
1983
Go
41
Too Much to Lose (By: Suzanne Rand)
1983
Go
42
Magic Moments (By: Debra Spector)
1983
Go
43
Lights, Camera, Love (By: Gailanne Maravel)
1983
Go
44
Falling in Love Again (By: Barbara Conklin)
1984
Go
45
Love in the Fast Lane (By: Rosemary Vernon)
1984
Go
46
Language of Love (By: Rosemary Vernon)
1984
Go
47
6
Kiss Me, Creep (By: Marian Woodruff)
1984
Go
48
Love Notes (By: Joanna Campbell)
1984
Go
49
Laurie's Song (By: Suzanne Rand)
1984
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50
How Do You Say Goodbye (By: Margaret Burman)
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Spotlight on Love (By: Nancy Pines)
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On Her Own (By: Suzanne Rand)
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Love Times Two (By: Foster Stephanie)
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Too Many Boys (By: Celia Dickenson)
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First Summer Love (By: Stephanie Foster)
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Three Cheers for Love (By: Suzanne Rand)
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Ghost of a Chance ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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I Can't Forget You (By: Lois I. Fisher)
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Please Say Yes (By: Alice Owen Crawford)
1984
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Campfire Nights (By: Dale Cowan)
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Exchange of Hearts ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1984
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Rhythm of Love (By: Stephanie Foster)
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Summer Breezes (By: Susan Blake)
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Lovebirds ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
1984
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I Believe in You (By: Barbara Conklin)
1984
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Call Me Beautiful (By: Shannon Blair)
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Special Someone (By: Terri Fields)
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The Two of Us ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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Goodbye Forever (By: Barbara Conklin)
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Ten-Speed Summer (By: Deborah Kent)
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Don't Forget Me (By: Diana Gregory)
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Follow That Boy ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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Questions of Love (By: Rosemary Vernon)
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Star Struck! (By: Shannon Blair)
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Wrong Kind of Boy (By: Shannon Blair)
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Secret Admirer (By: Debra Spector)
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Love by the Book (By: Anne Park)
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Hey, Good Looking! (By: Jane Polcovar)
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The Model's Handbook (By: Yvonne Greene)
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The Boy She Left Behind (By: Suzanne Rand)
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Programmed for Love (By: Marion Crane)
1985
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101 Ways to Meet Mr. Right ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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The Great Boy Chase ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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Second Chances (By: Nancy Levinson)
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First, Last and Always (By: Barbara Conklin)
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Kiss and Tell (By: Shannon Blair)
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Love is in the Air (By: Diana Gregory)
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One Boy Too Many (By: Marian Caudell)
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The Last Word (By: Susan Blake)
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If You Love Me (By: Barbara Steiner)
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No More Boys (By: Charlotte White)
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My Secret Love ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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Just the Way You Are (By: Janice Boies)
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Heartbreak Hill ( By: Carol Macbain)
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More Than Friends (By: Janice Boies)
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Taking the Lead (By: Deborah Kent)
1987
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Never Say Goodbye ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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Stand By for Love ( By: Carol Macbain)
1987
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Heart and Soul (By: Janice Boies)
1987
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Winter Dreams (By: Barbara Conklin)
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Riddles of Love (By: Judy Baer)
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Crossed Signals (By: Janice Boies)
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My Perfect Valentine (By: Judy Baer)
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My Dream Guy (By: Carla Bracale)
1989
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Playing to Win (By: Janice Boies)
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A Brush with Love (By: Stephanie St. Pierre)
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Working at Love (By: Judy Baer)
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Dream Date (By: Carla Bracale)
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Love on Strike (By: Janice Boies)
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Puppy Love (By: Carla Bracale)
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Down with Love! (By: Carla Bracale)
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Wrong-Way Romance (By: Sheri Cobb South)
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Opposites Attract (By: Linda Joy Singleton)
1991
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Too Good to Be True (By: Susan Kirby)
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That Certain Feeling (By: Sheri Cobb South)
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The Cinderella Game (By: Sheri Cobb South)
1992
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Partners in Love (By: Susan Kirby)
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Love to Spare (By: Linda Joy Singleton)
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Night of the Prom (By: Debra Spector)
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Trusting Hearts (By: Jocelyn Saal)
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Never Love a Cowboy (By: Jesse DuKore)
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My Secret Heart (By: Susan Kirby)
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The Truth about Me & Bobby V. (By: Janetta Johns)
1993
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Don't Bet On Love (By: Sheri Cobb South)
1994
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Deep in My Heart (By: Linda Joy Singleton)
1994
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Careless Whispers (By: Sydell Voeller)
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Never Say No (By: Jean F. Capron)
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A Shot at Love (By: Jill Jarnow)
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Just Like the Movies (By: Suzanne Rand)
1995
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Blame It on Love (By: Sheri Cobb South)
1995
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Dreamboat (By: Linda Joy Singleton)
1995
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The Love Hunt (By: Yvonne Greene)
1995
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Two's a Crowd (By: Diana Gregory)
1995
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No Strings Attached (By: Eileen Hehl)
1995
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Dancing in the Dark (By: Carolyn Ross)
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List of Changes Books in Publication Order

Outsiders face grief, loyalty, guilt, and betrayal while struggling with relationships and the pull between independence and home.

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My Phantom Love ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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Looking Out for Lacey (By: Cheryl Zach)
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The Unbelievable Truth (By: Katherine Applegate)
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Runaway (By: Marilyn Kaye)
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Cinderella Summer (By: Elizabeth D'Anard)
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Wild Hearts (By: Kimberly Morris)
1992
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Can't Buy Me Love (By: Mallory Stevens)
1992
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Choose Me (By: Marilyn Kaye)
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My Sister's Boyfriend (By: Katherine Applegate)
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On My Own ( As: Janet Quin-Harkin)
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List of Rhys Bowen Anthologies in Publication Order

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Unholy Orders
2000
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Blood on Their Hands
2003
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Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Years
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The World's Finest Mystery and Crime Stories 5
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A Merry Band of Murderers
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Sherlock Holmes: The American Years
2010
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Mysterious Writers: The Many Facets of Mystery Writing
2010
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Malice Domestic 11: Murder Most Conventional
2016
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Silent Night, Deadly Night
2016
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Cozy Case Files Volume 1
2017
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Cozy Case Files Volume 2
2017
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Cozy Case Files Volume 3
2017
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Cozy Case Files Volume 4
2018
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Cozy Case Files Volume 5
2018
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Cozy Case Files Volume 6
2019
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Cozy Case Files Volume 7
2019
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Cozy Case Files Volume 8
2020
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Private Investigations: Mystery Writers on the Secrets, Riddles, and Wonders in Their Lives
2020
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Cozy Case Files Volume 9
2020
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Shattering Glass
2020
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Cozy Case Files Volume 10
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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight
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Cozy Case Files Volume 11
2021
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Cozy Case Files Volume 16
2022
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Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction
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Cozy Case Files, Volume 19
2023
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Cozy Case Files, Volume 23
2025
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Rhys Bowen

Rhys Bowen (Janet Quin-Harkin) was born on September 24th, 1941 and is currently 85 years old. Rhys Bowen was born in Bath, Somerset, England. Bowen attended University of London.

Rhys Bowen is known for writing in the Historical Fiction, Mystery, Cozy Mystery, and Crime Fiction genres.

Rhys Bowen is the author of the Molly Murphy series which currently consists of 26 novels. The Molly Murphy series started in 2001 with the novel Murphy's Law. The most recently released novel in the Molly Murphy series was Vanished in the Crowd which was released in 2026. There is an upcoming novel for the Molly Murphy series titled A Whiff of Scandal which is being released on March 9th, 2027.

Rhys Bowen has a daughter who is also an author, Clare Broyles.

Rhys Bowen: Awards & Accolades

Many of Rhys Bowen's books have won awards, including:

  • Murphy's Law won the Agatha Award, Best Novel, in 2001.
  • For the Love of Mike won the Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel, in 2004 as well as the Anthony Award - Best Historical Mystery in 2004.
  • Oh Danny Boy won the Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award, in 2007.
  • Please Watch Your Step won the Macavity Award, Best Short Story, in 2008.
  • Her Royal Spyness won the Lefty Award, Arty Award, in 2008.
  • A Royal Pain won the Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award, in 2009.
  • Naughty in Nice won the Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel, in 2011.
  • The Twelve Clues of Christmas won the Audie Award, Best Female Narrator, in 2014.
  • Queen of Hearts won the Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel, in 2014.
  • Malice at the Palace won the Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel, in 2016.
  • In Farleigh Field won the Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel, in 2017 as well as the Lefty Award - Best Historical Mystery Novel in 2018, Macavity Award - Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award in 2018.
  • The Last Mrs. Summers won the Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel, in 2020.
  • Shattering Glass won the Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection, in 2021.

The following novels by Rhys Bowen were nominated for these awards:

  • Evan Help Us: Barry Award, Best Novel (1999).
  • Seal of the Confessional: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2000). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2001).
  • Widow's Peak: Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2001).
  • Murphy's Law: Edgar Award, Mary Higgins Clark Award (2002). Audie Award, Best Female Narrator (2015).
  • Death of Riley: Agatha Award, Best Novel (2002).
  • Doppelganger: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2003). Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2004).
  • For the Love of Mike: Macavity Award, Best Mystery Novel (2004).
  • Voodoo: Anthony Award, Best Short Story (2005).
  • Evan's Gate: Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2005).
  • In Like Flynn: Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2006).
  • Oh Danny Boy: Barry Award, Best Novel (2007).
  • Please Watch Your Step: Agatha Award, Best Short Story (2007).
  • Her Royal Spyness: Agatha Award, Best Novel (2007). Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2008). Dilys Award, Best Mystery Novel (2008).
  • A Royal Pain: Agatha Award, Best Novel (2008). Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2009).
  • Tell Me, Pretty Maiden: Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2009).
  • Royal Flush: Agatha Award, Best Novel (2009).
  • In a Gilded Cage: Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2010).
  • Naughty in Nice: Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2012). Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2012).
  • The Twelve Clues of Christmas: Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel (2012). Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2013).
  • Heirs and Graces: Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel (2013). Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2014).
  • Queen of Hearts: Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2015). Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2015).
  • Malice at the Palace: Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel (2015).
  • Crowned and Dangerous: Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2017).
  • In Farleigh Field: Edgar Award, Best Paperback Original (2018).
  • The Tuscan Child: Goodreads Awards, Best Historical Fiction (2018).
  • Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding: Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel (2018). Lefty Award, Best Historical Mystery Novel (2019).
  • Love and Death Among the Cheetahs: Agatha Award, Best Historical Novel (2019).
  • The Last Mrs. Summers: Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2021).
  • The Venice Sketchbook: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Historical (2021). Macavity Award, Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2022). Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel (2022).
  • Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction: Anthony Award, Best Non-Fiction Book (2023).
  • The Rose Arbor: Edgar Award, Mary Higgins Clark Award (2025).

Rhys Bowen: Lists & Other Mentions

  • Her Royal Spyness: Audible: The Top 100 Book Series of All Time Selection in 2024.

The Her Royal Spyness Series was listed on Audible's The Top 100 Book Series of All Time list in 2024.

Related Authors

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  1. Ariel Lawhon, author of: The Frozen River.
  2. Peter Lovesey, author of the Peter Diamond Series.
  3. Ashley Weaver, author of the Electra McDonnell Series.
  4. Alan Bradley, author of the Flavia de Luce Series.
  5. Beatriz Williams, author of: Our Woman in Moscow.
  6. Andrea Penrose, author of the Wrexford & Sloane Series.
  7. Anita Shreve, author of the Fortune's Rocks Quartet Series.
  8. Ellis Peters, author of the Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series.
  9. Dianne Freeman, author of the Countess of Harleigh Mystery Series.
  10. Emma Jameson, author of the Lord and Lady Hetheridge Series.

Rhys Bowen: F.A.Q

When was Rhys Bowen Born? How old is Rhys Bowen?

Rhys Bowen was born on September 24th, 1941. Rhys Bowen is currently 85 years old.

Where was Rhys Bowen Born?

Rhys Bowen was born in Bath, Somerset, England and is English.

What book awards has Rhys Bowen won?

Murphy's Law: Agatha Award: Best Novel (2001).
For the Love of Mike: Lefty Award: Best Historical Mystery Novel (2004), Anthony Award: Best Historical Mystery (2004).
Oh Danny Boy: Macavity Award: Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2007).
Please Watch Your Step: Macavity Award: Best Short Story (2008).
Her Royal Spyness: Lefty Award: Arty Award (2008).
A Royal Pain: Macavity Award: Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2009).
Naughty in Nice: Agatha Award: Best Historical Novel (2011).
The Twelve Clues of Christmas: Audie Award: Best Female Narrator (2014).
Queen of Hearts: Agatha Award: Best Historical Novel (2014).
Malice at the Palace: Lefty Award: Best Historical Mystery Novel (2016).
In Farleigh Field: Agatha Award: Best Historical Novel (2017), Lefty Award: Best Historical Mystery Novel (2018), Macavity Award: Sue Feder Historical Mystery Award (2018).
The Last Mrs. Summers: Agatha Award: Best Historical Novel (2020).
Shattering Glass: Anthony Award: Best Anthology / Collection (2021).

What was the first book Rhys Bowen wrote?

The first book written by Rhys Bowen was Peter Penny's Dance, published in 1976.

What was the most recent book Rhys Bowen wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Castle in the Glen on August 4th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Rhys Bowen?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Rhys Bowen book is Her Royal Spyness. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. Her Royal Spyness (7.59)
  2. A Royal Pain (7.57)
  3. Royal Flush (7.83)
  4. Royal Blood (7.65)
  5. The Twelve Clues of Christmas (8.15)

What genres does Rhys Bowen Write?

Rhys Bowen primarily writes in the Cozy Mystery, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Military and War Historical Fiction, Amateur Sleuth Mystery, and Historical Romance.

Are there upcoming new books by Rhys Bowen?

Rhys Bowen has two new books coming out: To Crown It All will be released on November 17th, 2026. A Whiff of Scandal will be released on March 9th, 2027

Click and we will keep you updated on these via e-mail, and about any new books Rhys Bowen announces in the future.

How many books has Rhys Bowen written?

Rhys Bowen has written 182 books, with 2 more upcoming, across 27 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 10 books in the Constable Evans Series
  • 4 books in the Friends Series
  • 2 books in the Full House: Club Stephanie Series
  • 6 books in the Heartbreak Cafe Series
  • 21 books in the Her Royal Spyness Series
  • 3 books in the Love Stories For Young Adults Series
  • 26 books in the Molly Murphy Series
  • 2 books in the NBC Great Escapes Series
  • 6 books in the On Our Own Series
  • 4 books in the Senior Year Series
  • 8 books in the Sister, Sister Series
  • 20 books in the Sugar and Spice Series
  • 5 books in the TGIF Series
  • 12 books in the Boyfriend Club Series
  • 1 book in the Red Dragon Academy Series
  • 2 books in the True Love Series
  • 23 Standalone Novels
  • 4 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 6 Picture Books
  • 12 Janet Quin-Harkin Standalone Novels
  • 1 book in the Tgif! Series
  • 2 books in the Cozy Case Files Mystery Sampler Series
  • 1 book in the Portraits Collection Series
  • 13 books in the Sweet Dreams Series
  • 2 books in the Changes Series

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