Dani Pettrey Books in Order: Alaskan Courage, Chesapeake Valor, Coastal Guardians and Jeopardy Falls
Dani Pettrey writes clean, faith-friendly romantic suspense in which close-knit groups of friends and family solve dangerous crimes in beautiful settings, from remote Alaska to the Chesapeake Bay and the coast. Her series build on each other, so the order matters.
This guide lists every Dani Pettrey series in order, with every title, and shows where to start.
Alaskan Courage in Order (6 Books, 2012 to 2016)
Her debut series is a romantic suspense run built around the McKenna family and their friends in Yancey, Alaska. Each book follows a different couple, so the order matters for the overall story.
Submerged (2012)
Bailey Craig returns to Yancey for a funeral and gets drawn into an investigation of a plane crash that turns out to be sabotage. She works with her former flame, Cole McKenna, while a killer closes in.
Shattered (2013)
Reef McKenna shows up bloodied, so Piper McKenna and deputy Landon Grainger try to prove he is not a killer. Their search takes them into the Alaskan backcountry.
Stranded (2013)
Reporter Darcy St. James goes undercover on an Alaskan cruise to look into her missing friend’s disappearance. Gage McKenna protects her as the voyage grows more dangerous.
Silenced (2014)
Kayden McKenna finds a dead climber during a climbing trip. Jake Westin helps her investigate and learns the death was murder, with the killer watching them.
Sabotaged (2015)
During the Iditarod, Reef McKenna and Kirra Jacobs search for a missing musher and uncover a kidnapping tied to a larger threat. Their old friction turns into trust.
Shadowed (2016)
A fisherman pulls the body of a Russian swimmer from the water, and another competitor gets caught up in finding answers. This short novella also carries a second-chance romance.
Chesapeake Valor in Order (4 Books, 2016 to 2018)
A spin-off series set around the Chesapeake Bay and its history. Each novel follows a new pair of investigators who work together under pressure.
Cold Shot (2016)
Park ranger Griffin McCray uncovers recent human remains near Little Round Top, which revive painful memories. He and forensic anthropologist Finley Scott trace a sniper’s trail that becomes deeply personal.
Still Life (2017)
Crime scene photographer Avery Tate attends a gallery opening and discovers her best friend has vanished, leaving behind a staged image of death. She and Parker Mitchell must solve the case before the threat strikes again.
Blind Spot (2017)
FBI agent Declan Grey receives warnings of a coming threat and teams up with crisis counselor Tanner Shaw. Their uneasy partnership leads into a terror plot that grows more dangerous with each clue.
Dead Drift (2018)
After seven years undercover, Luke Gallagher returns with a terrorist still in his sights. Reunited with Kate Maxwell, he must expose a betrayal and stop a biological attack.
Coastal Guardians in Order (4 Books, 2019 to 2023)
This series follows Coast Guard investigators and the people they team up with on cases along the shoreline. It keeps the faith-friendly romance and the tight suspense of her earlier work.
The Killing Tide (2019)
Coast Guard investigator Finn Walker looks into one murdered officer and one who has disappeared. He teams up with reporter Gabby Rowley to track a killer who keeps getting closer.
The Crushing Depths (2020)
A death on an offshore oil rig may be murder, so investigators Rissi Dawson and Mason Rogers travel out to sort facts from rumours. A tropical storm then traps them where the killer wants them.
The Deadly Shallows (2022)
An armed attack on a Coast Guard base sends Noah Rowley after the person behind a larger plot. Flight medic Brooke Kesler holds a clue the villain wants buried, which puts them both in danger.
The Shifting Current (2023)
After Logan Perry’s grandfather is killed, he and Emmy Thorton go to his hometown to investigate. Mounting threats push them to confront their feelings for each other. This one is a novella.
Jeopardy Falls in Order (3 Books, 2024 to 2026)
Her newest series is set in and around a small town where each book brings together a new pair of investigators. It is a good starting point if you want her most recent writing.
One Wrong Move (2024)
Christian O’Brady, a protection specialist, and Andi Forester, an insurance investigator, join forces when art thefts in the Southwest target a gallery he was hired to guard. A taunting enemy turns the case into a deadly game.
Two Seconds Too Late (2025)
Riley MacLeod, a skip tracer, and Greyson Chadwick, a private investigator, pose as a couple at an upscale resort after a woman disappears. When hired killers start hunting them, their undercover job becomes a fight to survive.
Three Steps Behind (2026)
Harper Grace, an FBI forensic botanist, returns to Jeopardy Falls to heal but grows suspicious after a young friend dies suddenly. Teaming up with Deckard MacLeod, she investigates the death and soon faces danger.
Dani Pettrey Novellas and Short Stories
Pettrey has also written shorter works that sit alongside the main series, including the Sins of the Past and Blackout releases (2016), the Cost of Betrayal novellas Deadly Isle, Code of Ethics and Betrayed (2019), and the short story Buried in Shadows (2026), which links to the Jeopardy Falls series. They are optional extras for readers who finish the main books and want more.
Where to Start With Dani Pettrey
- For her debut series: Submerged.
- For a shorter series: Jeopardy Falls (three books).
- For her newest work: One Wrong Move.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dani Pettrey’s Books
What is Dani Pettrey’s first book?
Submerged, published in 2012.
Which Dani Pettrey book should I read first?
Submerged is the natural start, and it opens Alaskan Courage.
Do I need to read her series in order?
Yes, ideally. The books in each series build on the same characters.
How many books has Dani Pettrey written?
Four main series (17 novels) plus several novellas, published from 2012 to 2026.
Are Dani Pettrey’s books clean?
She is best known for clean, faith-friendly romantic suspense.
What should I read if I like Dani Pettrey?
Readers often try Lynette Eason, Terri Blackstock, Irene Hannon, Dee Henderson and Colleen Coble.
About Dani Pettrey
Dani Pettrey is the author of clean romantic suspense across four main series, Alaskan Courage, Chesapeake Valor, Coastal Guardians and Jeopardy Falls, with books published from 2012 to 2026.
My Take as a Reader
Start with Submerged, then pick up the spin-off series once you know the cast.
Final Note
Dani Pettrey’s books are easy to follow in order. Begin with Submerged, follow the list above and bookmark this page.
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