Cassie
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Tinnean:
What is the best reading order to truly experience Mark and Quinn’s journey? Also the stories that surround theirs like Wills and Theo? Plus if you have any other side characters that have a story? I stumbled on this series and completely fell in love and just want to make sure I get the full experience.
Tinnean
Hi, and thanks so much for asking! I'm so happy you've discovered Mark and Quinn and are enjoying their adventures. :-)
This question has come up before, so I made this list. Numerical are the published novellas/novels, alphabetical are the free stories available on my site. However, I'd suggest reading Solo Tu (Nigel's story) on the JMS site (where it's also free but has a gorgeous cover).
This is the order for everything in the Mann universe:
Spy vs. Spook
.05 The Start of a Beautiful Friendship
.75 No One Should Be Alone – alternate reality
1. Houseboat on the Nile
2. Not My Spook!
2.5 A Man to Take a Chance On – Max/Browne and eventually Max/Smitty
3. Forever
A. Where Have You Gone, Willie Boy?
B. The Lick Me, Suck Me, Fuck Me Jeans
C. How to Handle a Gay Son
D. Solo Tu
4. Where the Heart Chooses – Portia's story, published by JMS Books
E. Chasing Rainbows
1. Pick Up the Pieces (The Light in Your Eyes 1)
F. Into the Lion's Den
G. Is It You?
H. Sway
I. You’re Cordially Invited.
J. This Simple Phrase
2. Foolish Me (The Light in Your Eyes 2)
K. Goodbye to Love
L. To Be Loved
M. PS I Love You
Mann of My Dreams
.05 Best Laid Plans (The Savannah Family - Enter Love/Could You Be the One/Best Laid Plans – this is not Mann of My Dreams per se, but takes place in the Mark/Quinn universe – covers events occurring from 1995-2002)
1. If You’re Going Through Hell Keep Going
N. Dedicated to the One I Love
2. Things Happen That Way
O. Happy Anniversary, Baby
3. Just the Thought of You
3.5 In His Line of Work (Deuce from Best Laid Plans)
3.75 Silver Bells (Max/Smitty – Christmas 2002/2003)
4. You Were Made for Me – covers June 2003-Christmas 2004
P. The Very Best Christmas Ever (So Far)
5. Complications (covers 2005)
Q. Trick or Treat
5.5 Ace-High Royal Flush (Jefferson Sebring)
R. Happy Birthday, Baby redux
This question has come up before, so I made this list. Numerical are the published novellas/novels, alphabetical are the free stories available on my site. However, I'd suggest reading Solo Tu (Nigel's story) on the JMS site (where it's also free but has a gorgeous cover).
This is the order for everything in the Mann universe:
Spy vs. Spook
.05 The Start of a Beautiful Friendship
.75 No One Should Be Alone – alternate reality
1. Houseboat on the Nile
2. Not My Spook!
2.5 A Man to Take a Chance On – Max/Browne and eventually Max/Smitty
3. Forever
A. Where Have You Gone, Willie Boy?
B. The Lick Me, Suck Me, Fuck Me Jeans
C. How to Handle a Gay Son
D. Solo Tu
4. Where the Heart Chooses – Portia's story, published by JMS Books
E. Chasing Rainbows
1. Pick Up the Pieces (The Light in Your Eyes 1)
F. Into the Lion's Den
G. Is It You?
H. Sway
I. You’re Cordially Invited.
J. This Simple Phrase
2. Foolish Me (The Light in Your Eyes 2)
K. Goodbye to Love
L. To Be Loved
M. PS I Love You
Mann of My Dreams
.05 Best Laid Plans (The Savannah Family - Enter Love/Could You Be the One/Best Laid Plans – this is not Mann of My Dreams per se, but takes place in the Mark/Quinn universe – covers events occurring from 1995-2002)
1. If You’re Going Through Hell Keep Going
N. Dedicated to the One I Love
2. Things Happen That Way
O. Happy Anniversary, Baby
3. Just the Thought of You
3.5 In His Line of Work (Deuce from Best Laid Plans)
3.75 Silver Bells (Max/Smitty – Christmas 2002/2003)
4. You Were Made for Me – covers June 2003-Christmas 2004
P. The Very Best Christmas Ever (So Far)
5. Complications (covers 2005)
Q. Trick or Treat
5.5 Ace-High Royal Flush (Jefferson Sebring)
R. Happy Birthday, Baby redux
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