Reading Order
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Start with One House Over and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with One House Over
Book 1 by Mary Monroe • Published 2018
Respectable Joyce and Odell Watson enjoy a solid marriage and thriving business in 1930s Alabama—until bootleggers Milton and Yvonne Hamilton move in next door. Wild parties, shared secrets, and simmering jealousy soo...
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Neighbors reading order
Ends with Across the Way
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Book 1:One House Over
Mary Monroe • 2018
Respectable Joyce and Odell Watson enjoy a solid marriage and thriving business in 1930s Alabama—until bootleggers Milton and Yvonne Hamilton move in next door. Wild parties, shared secrets, and simmering jealousy soo...
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Book 2:Over the Fence
Mary Monroe • 2019
Now flush from bootlegging, Milton and Yvonne Hamilton bring their operation into a new middle‑class neighborhood, tightening their grip on neighbors Joyce and Odell Watson. Blackmail, hidden families, and petty cruel...
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Book 3:Across the Way
Mary Monroe • 2020
In the final Neighbors novel, old resentments and fresh betrayals between the Watsons and Hamiltons come to a head. As secrets about money, marriage, and past crimes surface, both couples must decide what they’re will...
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Neighbors FAQ
What is the best order to read the Neighbors series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with One House Over.
How many books are in the Neighbors series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Neighbors series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Neighbors series?
New readers should start with One House Over, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Neighbors series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2018 to 2020.