Reading Order List β€” Book Series Reading Order Guide

Harper Lin Reading Order

9 series Β· 74 books

Harper Lin is a prolific author known for her engaging cozy mystery novels. With a career spanning from 2013 to 2025, she has crafted 74 titles across nine series, including the beloved A Wildflower Inn Mystery and the enticing Bookish Cafe series. Her captivating storytelling and memorable characters make her a standout in the genre.

A Wildflower Inn Mystery Series

Ongoing

3 books (2023–2025)

Start with Inn for Murder and read in order.

#Title
1
Inn for Murder
2
Inn Too Deep
3
Inn for the Holidays

Bookish Cafe Series

Ongoing

7 books (2021–2025)

Start with A Book to Kill For, the first of 7 books in the Bookish Cafe series.

#Title
1
A Book to Kill For
2
Bloodier Than Fiction
3
Story of a Murder
4
Crime Before Christmas
5
Bookmarked for Blood
6
A Novel Way to Die
7
Book Fair Secrets

Cape Bay Cafe Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

11 books (2015–2023)

Start with Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse, the first of 11 books in the Cape Bay Cafe Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse
2
Cover of Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder
Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder
3
Cover of Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys
Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys
4
Cover of Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies
Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies
5
Americanos, Apple Pies, and Art Thieves
6
Cover of Cremas, Christmas Cookies, and Crooks
Cremas, Christmas Cookies, and Crooks
7
Cover of Double Shots, Donuts, and Dead Dudes
Double Shots, Donuts, and Dead Dudes
8
Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes
9
Cover of Macchiatos, Macarons, and Malice
Macchiatos, Macarons, and Malice
10
Punch, Pastries, and Poison
11
Coffee, Cream Pies, and Crimes

Emma Wild Mysteries Series

Complete

4 books (2013–2014)

Start with Killer Christmas, the first of 4 books in the Emma Wild Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Killer Christmas
Killer Christmas
2
Death of a Snowman
3
Cover of New Year's Slay
New Year's Slay
4
Cover of Valentine's Victim
Valentine's Victim

Patisserie Mysteries Series

Complete

9 books (2014–2015)

Start with Baguette Murder, the first of 9 books in the Patisserie Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Baguette Murder
Baguette Murder
2
Cover of Creme Brulee Murder
Creme Brulee Murder
3
Cover of Crepe Murder
Crepe Murder
4
Cover of Croissant Murder
Croissant Murder
5
Cover of Eclair Murder
Eclair Murder
6
Cover of Macaron Murder
Macaron Murder
7
Cover of Madeleine Murder
Madeleine Murder
8
Cover of Chocolat Chaud Murder
Chocolat Chaud Murder
9
Cover of Opera Cake Murder
Opera Cake Murder

Secret Agent Granny Mysteries Series

Ongoing

12 books (2017–2025)

Start with Granny Undercover, the first of 12 books in the Secret Agent Granny Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Granny Undercover
Granny Undercover
2
Cover of Granny's Got a Gun
Granny's Got a Gun
3
Cover of Granny Bares It All
Granny Bares It All
4
Cover of Granny Goes Hollywood
Granny Goes Hollywood
5
Cover of Granny Strikes Back
Granny Strikes Back
6
Cover of Granny Gets Fancy
Granny Gets Fancy
7
Granny Goes Rogue
8
Granny on Board
9
Granny Goes Wild
10
Granny Burns Rubber
11
Granny Gets Ghosted
12
Granny Goes Viral

The Pink Cupcake Mysteries Series

Ongoing

11 books (2016–2025)

Start with A Deadly Bridal Shower, the first of 11 books in the The Pink Cupcake Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Deadly Bridal Shower
A Deadly Bridal Shower
2
Cover of Food Festival and a Funeral
Food Festival and a Funeral
3
Cover of Sweets and a Stabbing
Sweets and a Stabbing
4
Cover of Cold Case & Cupcakes
Cold Case & Cupcakes
5
Cover of Pop-Up Truck and Peril
Pop-Up Truck and Peril
6
Bake Sale for Murder
7
Cover of Desserts & Death
Desserts & Death
8
Cover of Sugar and Scandals
Sugar and Scandals
9
Cover of Confections and Confessions
Confections and Confessions
10
Cover of A Death Before the Wedding
A Death Before the Wedding
11
Sweet Revenge

The Southern Sleuth Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2019–2022)

Start with Love and Murder in Savannah, the first of 5 books in the The Southern Sleuth series.

#Title
1
Love and Murder in Savannah
2
Lies in Savannah
3
Scandals in Savannah
4
Secrets in Savannah
5
Strangers in Savannah

Wonder Cats Mysteries Series

Ongoing

12 books (2014–2025)

Start with A Hiss-tory of Magic, the first of 12 books in the Wonder Cats Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of A Hiss-tory of Magic
A Hiss-tory of Magic
2
Cover of Cat-Astrophic Spells
Cat-Astrophic Spells
3
Cover of Pawsitively Dead
Pawsitively Dead
4
Cover of Purr-Fect Getaway
Purr-Fect Getaway
5
Cover of The Scariest Tail
The Scariest Tail
6
Cover of Fur-Miliar Felines
Fur-Miliar Felines
7
Cover of Un-Fur-Tunate Murders
Un-Fur-Tunate Murders
8
Cover of Fur-boding Shadows
Fur-boding Shadows
9
Pawsibly Murdered
10
Clawful Reflections
11
Purr-suasive Witches
12
Tail of the Moon Ritual

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Harper Lin written?
Harper Lin has written 74 books across 9 series. Their published works span from 2013 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Harper Lin series?
Here are the first books in Harper Lin's series: A Wildflower Inn Mystery: Inn for Murder; Bookish Cafe: A Book to Kill For; Cape Bay Cafe Mysteries: Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse; Emma Wild Mysteries: Killer Christmas; Patisserie Mysteries: Baguette Murder.
What order should I read Harper Lin's books?
We recommend reading Harper Lin's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Harper Lin still writing new books?
Yes, Harper Lin has 5 ongoing series: A Wildflower Inn Mystery, Bookish Cafe, Secret Agent Granny Mysteries, The Pink Cupcake Mysteries, Wonder Cats Mysteries.

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