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Dakota Cassidy

Dakota Cassidy Reading Order

22 series Β· 126 books

Dakota Cassidy is a prolific American author with over 125 books spanning paranormal romance, romantic comedy, and cozy mystery. Her career spanning more than two decades showcases her talent for blending humor with engaging storytelling across multiple genres, from contemporary romance to paranormal adventures. She is most recognized for her Accidentals series, which exemplifies her signature approach of infusing wit and warmth into character-driven narratives.

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Accidentals Series

Ongoing

27 books (2008–2025)

The Accidentals is an ongoing paranormal romance and fantasy series by Dakota Cassidy comprising 27 books published between 2008 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Accidentally Dead. Each installment typically follows different protagonists experiencing unexpected supernatural transformations and adventures, with earlier entries establishing the shared universe that subsequent books build upon.

Start with Accidentally Dead, the first of 27 books in the Accidentals series.

Start this series with Accidentally Dead

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The Accidental Werewolf
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The Accidental Human
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Accidentally Demonic
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Accidentally Dead, Again
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The Accidental Genie
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The Accidental Werewolf 2
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Accidentally Aphrodite
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Accidentally Ever After
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Interview With an Accidental
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The Accidental Dragon
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How Nina Got Her Fang Back
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The Accidental Familiar
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The Accidental Mermaid
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Then Came Wanda...With A Baby Carriage
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Marty's Horrible, Terrible, Very Bad Day
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The Accidental Unicorn
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The Accidental Troll
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The Accidental Gargoyle
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The Accidental Fairy
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The Accidental Ghost
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The Accidental Witch
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The Accidental Viking

All Wrapped Up Series

Complete

11 books (2006–2020)

The All Wrapped Up series comprises 11 books published between 2006 and 2020, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Dakota Cassidy, Angela Knight, Jade Buchanan, Willa Okati, Marteeka Karland, Lena Austin, Lacey Savage, Kate Hill, and Emma Ray Garrett. This complete series blends fantasy, mystery, thriller, romance, and non-fiction elements across its installments. Readers should follow the publication order beginning with Blood Service to experience the full narrative arc, concluding with Torqued in 2020.

Start with Blood Service(By: Angela Knight), the first of 11 books in the All Wrapped Up series.

Start this series with Blood Service(By: Angela Knight)

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Blood Service(By: Angela Knight)
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Bound to Please(By: Jade Buchanan)
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Chain of Three(By: Willa Okati)
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All Wrapped Up Vol. 3(By: Marteeka Karland)
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Bonds of Matrimony(By: Lena Austin)
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Caught(By: Marteeka Karland)
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Naked Exposure(By: Lacey Savage)
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Slave School Dropout
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Slave School Dropout
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Tainted Kisses(By: Kate Hill)
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Torqued(By: Emma Ray Garrett)

An Accidental Detective Mystery Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2025)

Dakota Cassidy's Accidental Detective Mystery series comprises three books published between 2024 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with It's Called Murder, Brenda. Look It Up, followed by Be A Detective, They Said. It'll Be Fun, They Said, and Tell Me It's Murder Without Telling Me It's Murder. This mystery-focused series blends elements of fantasy and romance throughout its narrative.

Start with It's Called Murder, Brenda. Look It Up and read in order.

Start this series with It's Called Murder, Brenda. Look It Up

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It's Called Murder, Brenda. Look It Up
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Be A Detective, They Said. It'll Be Fun, They Said
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Tell Me It's Murder Without Telling Me It's Murder

Anthologies Series

Complete

7 books (2003–2015)

Dakota Cassidy's Anthologies series spans seven complete volumes published between 2003 and 2015, collecting paranormal and fantasy tales across romance, mystery, and speculative fiction genres. The collection begins with Ain't Your Mama's Bedtime Stories and concludes with Romancing the Paranormal: All New Tales, with each installment offering fresh stories rather than following a single narrative thread. Reading in publication order allows you to experience how Cassidy's anthology themes and storytelling evolved over the twelve-year span. This series is ideal for readers seeking standalone paranormal tales grouped thematically rather than a continuous plot.

Start with Ain't Your Mama's Bedtime Stories, the first of 7 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Ain't Your Mama's Bedtime Stories

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Ain't Your Mama's Bedtime Stories
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Lady Jaided's Virile Vampires
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Paranormal Mates Society Vol. I
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Romancing the Paranormal: All New Tales

Bewitching Midlife Crisis Mystery Series

Ongoing

4 books (2022–2024)

The Bewitching Midlife Crisis Mystery series by Dakota Cassidy consists of four books published between 2022 and 2024, blending fantasy, mystery, and romance elements. The series is ongoing and should be read in publication order, beginning with Stage Fright and continuing through Bohemian Tragedy, Exit Stage Death, and Stabby Chic. Each installment builds on the previous story, making sequential reading essential to following the narrative.

Start with Stage Fright, the first of 4 books in the Bewitching Midlife Crisis Mystery series.

Ex-Trophy Wives Series

Complete

3 books (2010–2012)

The Ex-Trophy Wives series by Dakota Cassidy consists of three complete novels published between 2010 and 2012. Read the books in publication order, beginning with You Dropped a Blonde on Me, followed by Burning Down the Spouse, and concluding with Waltz This Way. This fantasy-tinged romantic mystery series should be experienced sequentially for the full narrative experience.

Start with You Dropped a Blonde on Me and read in order.

Start this series with You Dropped a Blonde on Me

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You Dropped a Blonde on Me
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Burning Down the Spouse
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Forbidden Alpha Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

The Forbidden Alpha series by Dakota Cassidy is a two-book paranormal romance and thriller series published between 2014 and 2015. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Forbidden Alpha followed by Outlaw Alpha. The series is complete at two books.

Start with Forbidden Alpha and read in order.

Kiss and Hell Series

Complete

2 books (2009–2010)

Dakota Cassidy's Kiss and Hell series is a two-book paranormal romance fantasy completed between 2009 and 2010. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Kiss & Hell followed by My Way to Hell, as the story builds progressively across both installments.

Start with Kiss & Hell and read in order.

Lemon Lane Mystery Series

Complete

2 books (2017–2017)

The Lemon Lane Mystery series by Dakota Cassidy consists of two complete books published in 2017. Both Play That Funky Music White Koi and Prawn of the Dead should be read in publication order to fully experience the story. This mystery-driven series blends elements of fantasy and romance throughout its narrative.

Start with Play That Funky Music White Koi and read in order.

Start this series with Play That Funky Music White Koi

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Play That Funky Music White Koi
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Marshmallow Hollow Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2020–2021)

The Marshmallow Hollow series is a four-book fantasy mystery romance collection by Dakota Cassidy published between 2020 and 2021. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Have Yourself a Merry Little Witness. The subsequent titles are Jingle all the Slay, One Corpse Open Slay, and Carnage in a Pear Tree.

Start with Have Yourself a Merry Little Witness, the first of 4 books in the Marshmallow Hollow series.

Start this series with Have Yourself a Merry Little Witness

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Witness
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One Corpse Open Slay
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Carnage in a Pear Tree

Nun of Your Business Mysteries Series

Complete

5 books (2018–2020)

The Nun of Your Business Mysteries series by Dakota Cassidy comprises five complete novels published between 2018 and 2020. This fantasy mystery romance series should be read in publication order, beginning with Hit and Nun and continuing through House of the Rising Nun, Then There Were Nun, The Smoking Nun, and concluding with What A Nunderful World. The series blends mystery, romance, and fantasy elements across its interconnected mysteries.

Start with Hit and Nun, the first of 5 books in the Nun of Your Business Mysteries series.

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House of the Rising Nun
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What A Nunderful World

Paranormal Mates Society Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2006–2023)

The Paranormal Mates Society is a six-book paranormal romance series published between 2006 and 2023, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Dakota Cassidy, Kira Stone, Lacey Savage, Lia Connor, and Isabella Jordan. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Insomnia. Each installment explores themes of paranormal romance and supernatural encounters within a shared universe.

Start with Insomnia(By: Kira Stone), the first of 6 books in the Paranormal Mates Society series.

Start this series with Insomnia(By: Kira Stone)

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Insomnia(By: Kira Stone)
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Finders Keepers(By: Lacey Savage)
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Shiver(By: Lia Connor)
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The Midnight Hour(By: Isabella Jordan)
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Werewolves of London(By: Isabella Jordan)
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Paris, Texas Series

Complete

4 books (2015–2016)

The Paris, Texas series by Dakota Cassidy comprises four paranormal romance novels published between 2015 and 2016. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with What Not to Were and concluding with White Witchmas. The books blend fantasy, mystery, and romance elements within the paranormal genre.

Start with What Not to Were, the first of 4 books in the Paris, Texas series.

Start this series with What Not to Were

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Plum Orchard Series

Complete

4 books (2014–2014)

The Plum Orchard series by Dakota Cassidy consists of four complete fantasy romance novels published in 2014. Reading these books in publication orderβ€”beginning with Something to Talk About and continuing through Talk Dirty to Me, Talk This Way, and concluding with Talking After Midnightβ€”provides the intended narrative experience. This standalone-friendly series blends elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance across its interconnected stories.

Start with Something to Talk About, the first of 4 books in the Plum Orchard series.

Start this series with Something to Talk About

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Something to Talk About
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Talking After Midnight

Polanski Brothers: Home of Eternal Rest Series

Complete

1 book (2008–2008)

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Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2005–2013)

Dakota Cassidy's two-book collection of short stories and novellas spans from 2005 to 2013 and should be read in publication order beginning with Confessions of a Wannabe Witch. The series is complete at two entries and blends elements of fantasy, mystery, thriller, and romance across its standalone or loosely connected pieces.

Start with Confessions of a Wannabe Witch and read in order.

Start this series with Confessions of a Wannabe Witch

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Confessions of a Wannabe Witch
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Short Story Collections Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2010)

Dakota Cassidy's two-book short story collection series was published in 2010 and is now complete. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Ex-Files Collection followed by The Spy Who Snagged Me. Cassidy draws from her expertise in fantasy, mystery, thriller, romance, and non-fiction to create these interconnected short stories.

Start with The Ex-Files Collection and read in order.

Start this series with The Ex-Files Collection

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The Ex-Files Collection
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The Spy Who Snagged Me

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2006–2006)

Dakota Cassidy's two-book standalone novel series was published in 2006 and is now complete. Reading these contemporary romance entries in publication order, beginning with Sexylips66 followed by Whose Bride Is She Anyway?, allows you to experience each story as the author intended, though they can also be enjoyed independently of one another.

Start with Sexylips66 and read in order.

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Whose Bride Is She Anyway?

Stocking Stuffers Series

Complete

10 books (2006–2006)

The Stocking Stuffers series is a 10-book holiday anthology collection published in 2006, featuring stories by multiple authors including Dakota Cassidy, Elizabeth Jewell, Lacey Savage, Renee George, and others. The series blends fantasy, mystery, thriller, and romance elements across its completed lineup of festive tales. Read the books in publication order, beginning with Christmas Cookie and concluding with Werewolf Christmas. This standalone anthology series offers a variety of holiday-themed stories that can be enjoyed individually or as a complete collection.

Start with Christmas Cookie(By: Elizabeth Jewell), the first of 10 books in the Stocking Stuffers series.

Start this series with Christmas Cookie(By: Elizabeth Jewell)

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Christmas Cookie(By: Elizabeth Jewell)
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Elves Gone Wild(By: Lacey Savage)
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Fruitcakes(By: Renee George)
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Happy Howlidays(By: Isabella Jordan)
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Ice Maiden(By: Alecia Monaco)
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Snow Man(By: Willa Okati)
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The Christmas Bunny(By: Camille Anthony)
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The Gift(By: Lia Connor)
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Werewolf Christmas(By: Kyla Logan)

Witched and Hitched Mysteries Series

Ongoing

3 books (2024–2025)

The Witched and Hitched Mysteries series by Dakota Cassidy is an ongoing fantasy mystery romance featuring paranormal elements and romantic subplots. Three books have been published from 2024 to 2025, with the series still actively continuing. Read the books in publication order, beginning with The Case of Trish The Dish and The Birthday Wish, followed by Witched and Hitched in Seattle and The Case of the Phantom Spy and the Haunted French Fry.

Start with The Case of Trish The Dish and The Birthday Wish and read in order.

Start this series with The Case of Trish The Dish and The Birthday Wish

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The Case of Trish The Dish and The Birthday Wish
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Witched and Hitched in Seattle
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The Case of the Phantom Spy and the Haunted French Fry

Witchless In Seattle Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

15 books (2016–2023)

The Witchless In Seattle Mysteries series by Dakota Cassidy comprises 15 books published between 2016 and 2023, blending fantasy, mystery, and romance elements. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Dewitched and continuing through Just Witched. These standalone-adjacent entries follow interconnected mysteries and supernatural occurrences in the Seattle-area setting across the full span of the series.

Start with Dewitched, the first of 15 books in the Witchless In Seattle Mysteries series.

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How the Witch Stole Christmas
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Witch Way Did He Go?
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Witches Get Stitches
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Where There's a Witch, There's a Way
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Wolf Mates Series

Complete

7 books (2004–2017)

The Wolf Mates series by Dakota Cassidy is a complete fantasy romance collection spanning seven books published between 2004 and 2017. This series should be read in publication order, beginning with An American Werewolf In Hoboken and concluding with Bad Case of Loving You. The installments blend romance, mystery, and fantasy elements across the interconnected narrative.

Start with An American Werewolf In Hoboken, the first of 7 books in the Wolf Mates series.

Start this series with An American Werewolf In Hoboken

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An American Werewolf In Hoboken
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What's New, Pussycat?
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Bad Case of Loving You

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Dakota Cassidy written?
Dakota Cassidy has written 126 books across 22 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Dakota Cassidy series?
Here are the first books in Dakota Cassidy's series: Accidentals: Accidentally Dead; All Wrapped Up: Blood Service(By: Angela Knight); An Accidental Detective Mystery: It's Called Murder, Brenda. Look It Up; Anthologies: Ain't Your Mama's Bedtime Stories; Bewitching Midlife Crisis Mystery: Stage Fright.
What order should I read Dakota Cassidy's books?
We recommend reading Dakota Cassidy's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Dakota Cassidy still writing new books?
Yes, Dakota Cassidy has 4 ongoing series: Accidentals, An Accidental Detective Mystery, Bewitching Midlife Crisis Mystery, Witched and Hitched Mysteries.

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