Bailey Cates Reading Order
4 series · 21 books
Bailey Cates is a prolific American author known for her engaging cozy mysteries. With a collection of 21 books spread across four series, including the Home Crafting Mystery and Magical Bakery Mystery series, her work captivates fans of lighthearted crime fiction. Active from 2007 to 2026, she continues to enchant readers with her imaginative storytelling and relatable characters.
Enchanted Garden Mystery Series
Complete3 books (2016–2018)
Start with Daisies for Innocence and read in order.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Daisies for Innocence 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Nightshade for Warning 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Marigolds for Malice 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
Home Crafting Mystery Series
Complete6 books (2007–2012)
Start with Lye in Wait, the first of 6 books in the Home Crafting Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Lye in Wait 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Heaven Preserve Us 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Spin a Wicked Web 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | Something Borrowed, Something Bleu 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Wined and Died 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Deadly Row to Hoe 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Magical Bakery Mystery Series
Ongoing11 books (2012–2026)
Start with Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti, the first of 11 books in the Magical Bakery Mystery series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Brownies and Broomsticks 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Charms and Chocolate Chips 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Some Enchanted Éclair 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Magic and Macaroons 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Spells and Scones 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Potions and Pastries 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Cookies and Clairvoyance 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Witches and Wedding Cake 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Spirits and Sourdough 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | Rituals and Rolling Pins 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Shotgun Moon 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
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.