Kate Collins Reading Order
6 series · 41 books
Kate Collins is a prolific author known for her engaging mysteries, spanning 41 books across six series, including the popular Flower Shop Mysteries and the Goddess of Greene St. Mysteries. With a diverse body of work that also includes standalone novels, children's books, and non-fiction, she has captivated readers since 1998. Active until 2025, Collins continues to craft intriguing stories that blend humor and suspense.
Children's Series
Complete2 books (2010–2010)
Start with Janey Webster, E.B.* and read in order.
Cozy Chicks Kitchen Non-Fiction Series
Likely Complete3 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.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 |  The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Tea Time with the Cozy Chicks(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Mary Jane Maffini,Lorraine Bartlett,Duffy Brown,Mary Kennedy) 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Cozy Chicks Picnic(By: Lorraine Bartlett,Duffy Brown,Mary Kennedy) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
Flower Shop Mysteries Series
Ongoing27 books (2004–2025)
Start with Mum's the Word, the first of 27 books in the Flower Shop Mysteries series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  Mum's the Word 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Dearly Depotted 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Slay It with Flowers 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Snipped in the Bud 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  A Rose from the Dead 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Acts of Violets 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Shoots to Kill 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Evil in Carnations 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Sleeping with Anemone 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Dirty Rotten Tendrils 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  Night of the Living Dandelion 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  To Catch a Leaf 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Nightshade on Elm Street 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Seed No Evil 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Throw in the Trowel 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  A Root Awakening 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Florist Grump 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  Moss Hysteria 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Yews with Caution 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  Missing Under The Mistletoe 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Tulips Too Late 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | A Frond in Need 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | The Jillian Knight Osborne Fashionista Diaries 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Till Death Do Us Pot 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Kick The Bouquet 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Roses Are Dead, Violets Are Blue 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | A Vase in the Window 2025Buy 🇺🇸 |
Goddess Of Greene St. Mysteries Series
Likely Complete4 books (2020–2023)
Start with A Big Fat Greek Murder, the first of 4 books in the Goddess Of Greene St. Mysteries series.
Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2012–2012)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | The Cozy Chicks Kitchen(With: Ellery Adams,Leann Sweeney,Maggie Sefton,Lorraine Bartlett,Deb Baker,Heather Webber) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete4 books (1998–2001)
Start with Promised to a Stranger, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.
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.