Kathi Daley Reading Order

1 book (2022–2022)

3 books (2025–2025)

The Bakeshop at Holiday Bay is an ongoing mystery series by Kathi Daley with three books published in 2025. The series combines elements of mystery, romance, and thriller elements and should be read in publication order beginning with Bakeshop at Holiday Bay, followed by Black Forest Mystery and Masquerade Murder.

Start with Bakeshop at Holiday Bay and read in order.

10 books (2022–2026)

The Bistro at Holiday Bay is an ongoing mystery series by Kathi Daley featuring nine books published between 2022 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Moonlight and Broomsticks and continuing through the most recent entry, Witnessed and Delivered. Blending mystery, romance, and supernatural elements, this collection follows interconnected stories set around a bistro in the Holiday Bay community.

Start with Moonlight and Broomsticks, the first of 9 books in the Bistro at Holiday Bay series.

5 books (2019–2020)

Kathi Daley's completed Cat in the Attic series consists of five books published between 2019 and 2020, blending mystery, romance, and horror elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Curse of Hollister House and concluding with The Secret of Logan Pond. All five entries are now available, making this an ideal series for readers seeking a complete story arc.

Start with The Curse of Hollister House, the first of 5 books in the Cat in the Attic series.

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1	The Curse of Hollister House 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Mystery Before Christmas 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Case of the Cupid Caper 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Magic of Halloween Night 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Secret of Logan Pond 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

23 books (2020–2026)

The Cottage on Gooseberry Bay series consists of 21 books by Kathi Daley, with the first installment released in 2020 and the series still ongoing through 2026. These mystery and thriller titles blended with romance and horror elements should be read in publication order, beginning with Gooseberry Christmas. The series follows characters and storylines that develop across the full sequence, making sequential reading essential for following the narrative arc.

Start with Gooseberry Christmas, the first of 21 books in the Cottage on Gooseberry Bay series.

2 books (2019–2019)

The Hathaway Sisters Mystery series by Kathi Daley is a two-book mystery and romance collection that concluded in 2019. Both titles, Harlow and Harper, should be read in publication order to follow the narrative as intended. This complete series blends mystery, thriller, and romance elements throughout its entries.

Start with Harlow and read in order.

6 books (2018–2019)

The Haunting By The Sea series consists of six complete mystery and romance novels by Kathi Daley, published between 2018 and 2019. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Homecoming By The Sea and continuing through Missing by the Sea, Secrets by the Sea, Betrayal by the Sea, Christmas by the Sea, and concluding with Thanksgiving by the Sea. The series blends mystery, thriller, romance, and horror elements throughout its interconnected narrative.

Start with Homecoming By The Sea, the first of 6 books in the Haunting By The Sea series.

#	Title
1	Homecoming By The Sea 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Missing by the Sea 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Secrets by the Sea 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Betrayal by the Sea 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Christmas by the Sea 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Thanksgiving by the Sea 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2020–2020)

The Island Reunion series by Kathi Daley consists of three complete mysteries published in 2020. The three books—Campfire Secrets, Summerhouse Reunion, and Topsail Sundays—should be read in publication order to follow the full narrative. This series blends mystery and thriller elements with romance and horror themes.

Start with Campfire Secrets and read in order.

9 books (2017–2026)

Kathi Daley's Rescue Alaska Mysteries is an ongoing series of eight books published between 2017 and 2024, blending mystery, romance, and thriller elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Finding Justice and continuing through Finding Answers, Finding Christmas, Finding Courage, Finding Shelter, Finding Motive, Finding Hope, and Finding Destiny. The most recent entry, Finding Choices, was released in 2024, and the series remains active with potential for future installments.

Start with Finding Justice, the first of 8 books in the Rescue Alaska Mysteries series.

#	Title
1	Finding Justice 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Finding Answers 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Finding Christmas 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Finding Courage 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Finding Shelter 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Finding Motive 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Finding Hope 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Finding Destiny 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Finding Choices 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2025–2025)

The Rescue on Gooseberry Bay series by Kathi Daley consists of three books published in 2025, with more entries planned. This mystery-thriller-romance series blends elements of horror and should be read in publication order beginning with Canine Courier, followed by Klepto Kitty and Orphan Andy. The ongoing series unfolds its narrative chronologically through each installment.

Start with Canine Courier and read in order.

11 books (2021–2025)

The Resort At Castaway Bay series comprises 11 mystery and thriller novels by Kathi Daley, published between 2021 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. Books should be read in publication order, beginning with Lost and Found and continuing through Haunting or Homicide. The series blends mystery, romance, and horror elements across its interconnected entries.

Start with Lost and Found, the first of 11 books in the Resort At Castaway Bay series.

2 books (2013–2019)

The Road to Romance Mystery series by Kathi Daley is a completed two-book collection blending mystery, romance, and suspenseful elements. Published between 2013 and 2019, these books should be read in publication order beginning with Road to Christmas Past followed by Holly, Harper. This series explores interconnected mysteries within a romantic framework across its full span.

Start with Road to Christmas Past / Holly and read in order.

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1	Road to Christmas Past / Holly 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Harper 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

8 books (2016–2019)

The Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mysteries is a complete eight-book series by Kathi Daley published between 2016 and 2019. These mystery and thriller novels blend romance and suspense against Hawaiian settings and should be read in publication order, beginning with Murder at Christmas. The series concludes with Murder at Pope Investigations.

Start with Murder at Christmas, the first of 8 books in the Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mysteries series.

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1	Murder at Christmas 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Murder at Dolphin Bay 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Murder at Sunrise 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Murder at the Witching Hour 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Murder at Midnight 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Murder at Turtle Cove 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Murder at Waters Edge 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Murder at Pope Investigations 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2015–2017)

The Seacliff High Mysteries series consists of seven complete mystery novels published between 2015 and 2017 by Kathi Daley. Reading in publication order beginning with The Conspiracy is recommended, followed by The Curse, The Grudge, The Relic, The Secret, The Haunting, and concluding with The Shadow. This series blends mystery, thriller, romance, and horror elements throughout its interconnected storylines.

Start with The Conspiracy, the first of 7 books in the Seacliff High Mysteries series.

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1	The Conspiracy 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Curse 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Grudge 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Relic 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Secret 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Haunting 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Shadow 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2013–2019)

The TJ Jensen Paradise Lake Mysteries series by Kathi Daley consists of ten complete books published between 2013 and 2019, blending mystery, thriller, romance, and horror elements. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Pumpkins in Paradise and concluding with Thanksgiving in Paradise. Each standalone entry is themed around holidays and seasons, offering self-contained mysteries while contributing to the overall arc of the series.

Start with Pumpkins in Paradise, the first of 10 books in the TJ Jensen Paradise Lake Mysteries series.

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1	Pumpkins in Paradise 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Bikinis in Paradise 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Christmas in Paradise 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Snowmen in Paradise 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Halloween in Paradise 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Puppies in Paradise 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Treasure in Paradise 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Fireworks in Paradise 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Beaches in Paradise 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Thanksgiving in Paradise 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

20 books (2017–2026)

The Tess and Tilly series by Kathi Daley consists of 18 books published between 2017 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. These mystery and thriller novels with romantic and horror elements should be read in publication order, beginning with The Christmas Letter. The series follows a consistent pattern of holiday-themed and seasonal adventures across its expanding collection of interconnected mysteries.

Start with The Christmas Letter, the first of 18 books in the Tess and Tilly series.

#	Title
1	The Christmas Letter 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Halloween House 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Mother's Day Mishap 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Thanksgiving Trip 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Valentine Mystery 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Christmas Clause 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Halloween Haunting 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Saint Paddy's Promise 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Puppy Project 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Wedding Plan 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Baby Plan 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Ghostly Groundskeeper 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Castle Caper 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Murder Chronicles 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Christmas Visitor 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Firework Frenzy 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Ghosts Therapists 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Sleuthing Game 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Santa Project 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Undercover Plan 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

7 books (2023–2026)

The Bookstore at Holiday Bay is an ongoing seven-book series by Kathi Daley blending mystery, romance, and suspense elements. Published between 2023 and 2026, the books should be read in publication order beginning with Once Upon a Christmas. The series currently includes Once Upon a Christmas, Once Upon a Haunting, Once Upon a Mystery, Once Upon a Clue, Once Upon a Harvest Moon, Once Upon a Snowy Night, and Once Upon a Spy Game, with additional installments planned.

Start with Once Upon a Christmas, the first of 7 books in the The Bookstore at Holiday Bay series.

44 books (2018–2026)

The Inn at Holiday Bay is an ongoing mystery series by Kathi Daley consisting of 40 books published between 2018 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Boxes in the Basement. Each installment features a self-contained mystery centered around discoveries made at the titular inn, with titles reflecting the locations and objects central to each book's plot.

Start with Boxes in the Basement, the first of 40 books in the The Inn At Holiday Bay series.

#	Title
1	Boxes in the Basement 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Answers in the Attic 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Haunting in the Hallway 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Letters in the Library 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Message in the Mantel 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Note in the Nutcracker 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Pilgrim in the Parlor 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Blizzard in the Bay 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Cookies in the Cottage 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Ghost in the Gallery 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Gossip in the Garden 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Proof in the Photo 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Turkey in the Trap Room 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Clue in the Clam 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Details in the Document 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Poison in the Pudding 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Portent in the Pages 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Hint in the Hashtag 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Lantern in the Lighthouse 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Pawn in the Pumpkin Patch 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Secret in the Santa 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Christmas in the Candlelight 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Clue in the Carriage House 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Riddle in the Review 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Witness in the Wedding 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Christmas in the Country 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Clue in the Cottage 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Evidence in the Espresso 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Message in the Manuscript 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Secret in the Storm 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Trouble in the Theatre 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Answers in the Ashes 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Kidnapped in the Kitchen 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Trickery in Toyland 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Trouble in the Turkey Truck 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Trouble in the Turkey Truck 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	V in the Valentine 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Wallflowers in the Window 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	Wildflowers in the Window 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	Christmas in the Bay 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	Detours in Destiny 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	Haunting in the Hamlet 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	Promise in the Proposal 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	Verification in the Video 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

21 books (2015–2021)

The Whales and Tails Mysteries series consists of 21 books published between 2015 and 2021, and appears to be complete. These cozy mysteries should be read in publication order, beginning with Grimm's Furry Tail. The series blends mystery with elements of romance and horror, featuring whimsical titles that suggest a playful take on the genre.

Start with Grimm's Furry Tail, the first of 21 books in the Whales and Tails Mysteries series.

#	Title
1	Grimm's Furry Tail 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Much Ado About Felines 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Romeow and Juliet 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Cat of Christmas Past 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Legend of Tabby Hollow 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Mad Catter 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	A Tale of Two Tabbies 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Count Catula 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Cat of Christmas Present 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Great Catsby 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	A Winter's Tail 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Frankencat 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Taming of the Tabby 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Cat of Christmas Future 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	A Whisker in Time 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Farewell to Felines 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Catsgiving Feast 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	A Whale of a Tail 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Catnap Before Christmas 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	A Mew Beginning 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	CATastrophe in the Making 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2017–2019)

The Writer's Retreat Mysteries series by Kathi Daley consists of nine complete mystery novels published between 2017 and 2019. These books blend mystery and thriller elements with romance and horror themes and should be read in publication order, beginning with First Case. The series follows a straightforward chronological progression through its nine entries, concluding with Ninth Grave.

Start with First Case, the first of 9 books in the Writer's Retreat Mysteries series.

#	Title
1	First Case 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fourth Victim 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Second Look 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Third Strike 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Fifth Night 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Seventh Chapter 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Sixth Cabin 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Eighth Witness 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Ninth Grave 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2015–2016)

Kathi Daley's Zimmerman Academy is a two-book completed series that blends mystery, thriller, romance, and horror elements. The New Normal introduces readers to the academy's world, followed by New Beginnings, with both novels released between 2015 and 2016. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the story as intended, beginning with The New Normal.

Start with The New Normal and read in order.

#	Title
1	The New Normal 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	New Beginnings 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

38 books (2013–2023)

The Zoe Donovan Mystery series spans 38 books published between 2013 and 2023, following a cozy mystery format that blends elements of mystery, romance, and occasional paranormal themes. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Christmas Crazy. Entries range from seasonal mysteries like Halloween Hijinks and The Trouble with Turkeys to exotic locale adventures such as Alaskan Alliance and Maui Madness, offering varied settings and scenarios throughout the long narrative arc.

Start with Christmas Crazy, the first of 38 books in the Zoe Donovan Mystery series.

#	Title
1	Christmas Crazy 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Halloween Hijinks 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Trouble with Turkeys 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Alaskan Alliance 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Ashton Falls Cozy Cookbook 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Beach Blanket Barbie 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Big Bunny Bump Off 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Christmas Cozy 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Cupid's Curse 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Derby Divas 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	Haunted Hamlet 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Maui Madness 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Turkeys, Tuxes, and Tabbies 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Zoe's Treasure Hunt 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Ghostly Graveyard 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Heavenly Honeymoon 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	Hopscotch Homicide 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Matrimony Meltdown 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Santa Sleuth 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Shamrock Shenanigans 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Soul Surrender 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Candy Cane Caper 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Costume Catastrophe 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	Holiday Hangover 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	Kitten Kaboodle 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	Camp Carter 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	Easter Escapade 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	Reindeer Roundup 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	Trick or Treason 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	Firework Fiasco 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	Henderson House 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Hippity Hoppity Homicide 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Holiday Hostage 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	Celtic Christmas 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	Lunacy Lake 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	Deja Diva 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	Sleighs, Sleuths, and Siblings 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	Miracles, Mysteries, and Memories 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible