Reading Order List — Book Series Reading Order Guide

Bailey Cates Reading Order

4 series · 21 books

FantasyMystery & Thriller

Bailey Cates is an American mystery writer known for blending magical elements with cozy mystery conventions across multiple interconnected series. Her work spans the Enchanted Garden Mystery, Home Crafting Mystery, and Magical Bakery Mystery series, each weaving witchcraft and enchantment into small-town detective narratives. With over two decades of publishing experience and numerous standalone works, Cates has established herself as a prolific voice in paranormal mystery fiction.

Enchanted Garden Mystery Series

Complete

3 books (2016–2018)

Start with Daisies for Innocence and read in order.

Start this series with Daisies for Innocence

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of Daisies for Innocence
Daisies for Innocence
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Nightshade for Warning
Nightshade for Warning
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Marigolds for Malice
Marigolds for Malice
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Home Crafting Mystery Series

Complete

6 books (2007–2012)

Start with Lye in Wait, the first of 6 books in the Home Crafting Mystery series.

Start this series with Lye in Wait

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of Lye in Wait
2
Cover of Heaven Preserve Us
Heaven Preserve Us
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Spin a Wicked Web
Spin a Wicked Web
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Something Borrowed, Something Bleu
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Wined and Died
Wined and Died
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Deadly Row to Hoe
Deadly Row to Hoe
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Magical Bakery Mystery Series

Ongoing

11 books (2012–2026)

Start with Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti, the first of 11 books in the Magical Bakery Mystery series.

Start this series with Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti

Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on Audible
#Title
1
Cover of Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Brownies and Broomsticks
Brownies and Broomsticks
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Charms and Chocolate Chips
Charms and Chocolate Chips
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Some Enchanted Éclair
Some Enchanted Éclair
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of Magic and Macaroons
Magic and Macaroons
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Spells and Scones
Spells and Scones
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Potions and Pastries
Potions and Pastries
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Cookies and Clairvoyance
Cookies and Clairvoyance
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Witches and Wedding Cake
Witches and Wedding Cake
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Spirits and Sourdough
Spirits and Sourdough
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Rituals and Rolling Pins
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

#Title
1
Cover of Shotgun Moon
Shotgun Moon
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Bailey Cates written?
Bailey Cates has written 21 books across 4 series. Their published works span from 2007 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Bailey Cates series?
Here are the first books in Bailey Cates's series: Enchanted Garden Mystery: Daisies for Innocence; Home Crafting Mystery: Lye in Wait; Magical Bakery Mystery: Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti.
What order should I read Bailey Cates's books?
We recommend reading Bailey Cates's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Bailey Cates still writing new books?
Yes, Bailey Cates has 1 ongoing series: Magical Bakery Mystery.

You might also like