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Kate Collins Reading Order

6 series · 41 books

Mystery & ThrillerNon-FictionYoung Adult

Kate Collins is a prolific mystery writer with over four decades of books spanning young adult, cozy mysteries, and nonfiction. She is best known for her Flower Shop Mystery series, which established her reputation in the cozy mystery genre and remains one of her most popular works. Collins has expanded her catalog with additional mystery series including the Goddess of Greene Street Mysteries while also contributing nonfiction titles, particularly through the Cozy Chicks Kitchen collection.

Children's Series

Complete

2 books (2010–2010)

Start with Janey Webster, E.B.* and read in order.

Start this series with Janey Webster, E.B.*

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#Title
1
Janey Webster, E.B.*
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Jason Jerviss at Your Service
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Cozy Chicks Kitchen Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

3 books (2012–2021)

Start with The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber) and read in order.

Start this series with The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber)

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1
Cover of The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber)
The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Tea Time with the Cozy Chicks(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Mary Jane Maffini,Lorraine Bartlett,Duffy Brown,Mary Kennedy)
Tea Time with the Cozy Chicks(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Mary Jane Maffini,Lorraine Bartlett,Duffy Brown,Mary Kennedy)
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
The Cozy Chicks Picnic(By: Lorraine Bartlett,Duffy Brown,Mary Kennedy)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Flower Shop Mysteries Series

Ongoing

27 books (2004–2025)

Start with Mum's the Word, the first of 27 books in the Flower Shop Mysteries series.

Start this series with Mum's the Word

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1
Cover of Mum's the Word
Mum's the Word
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Dearly Depotted
Dearly Depotted
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Slay It with Flowers
Slay It with Flowers
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Snipped in the Bud
Snipped in the Bud
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Cover of A Rose from the Dead
A Rose from the Dead
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Cover of Acts of Violets
Acts of Violets
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Shoots to Kill
Shoots to Kill
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Cover of Evil in Carnations
Evil in Carnations
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Cover of Sleeping with Anemone
Sleeping with Anemone
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Dirty Rotten Tendrils
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Night of the Living Dandelion
Night of the Living Dandelion
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of To Catch a Leaf
To Catch a Leaf
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Cover of Nightshade on Elm Street
Nightshade on Elm Street
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Seed No Evil
Seed No Evil
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Throw in the Trowel
Throw in the Trowel
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of A Root Awakening
A Root Awakening
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Cover of Florist Grump
Florist Grump
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Cover of Moss Hysteria
Moss Hysteria
2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Cover of Yews with Caution
Yews with Caution
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of Missing Under The Mistletoe
Missing Under The Mistletoe
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Cover of Tulips Too Late
Tulips Too Late
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22
A Frond in Need
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23
The Jillian Knight Osborne Fashionista Diaries
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24
Till Death Do Us Pot
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25
Kick The Bouquet
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26
Roses Are Dead, Violets Are Blue
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27
A Vase in the Window
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Goddess Of Greene St. Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

4 books (2020–2023)

Start with A Big Fat Greek Murder, the first of 4 books in the Goddess Of Greene St. Mysteries series.

Start this series with A Big Fat Greek Murder

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1
Cover of A Big Fat Greek Murder
A Big Fat Greek Murder
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Statue of Limitations
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Big Trouble in Little Greektown
Big Trouble in Little Greektown
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Gone but Not for Garden
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Cover of The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber)
The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (1998–2001)

Start with Promised to a Stranger, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Promised to a Stranger

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#Title
1
Promised to a Stranger
1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Courting Claire
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
His Forbidden Touch
2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Beloved Protector
2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Kate Collins written?
Kate Collins has written 41 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1998 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Kate Collins series?
Here are the first books in Kate Collins's series: Children's: Janey Webster, E.B.*; Cozy Chicks Kitchen Non-Fiction: The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber); Flower Shop Mysteries: Mum's the Word; Goddess Of Greene St. Mysteries: A Big Fat Greek Murder.
What order should I read Kate Collins's books?
We recommend reading Kate Collins's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Kate Collins still writing new books?
Yes, Kate Collins has 1 ongoing series: Flower Shop Mysteries.

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