Mary Daheim Reading Order
6 series · 88 books
Mary Daheim was a prolific American author known for her captivating blend of romance and mystery. Over her career, which spanned from 1983 to 2020, she penned 88 books across six series, including the popular Fraser and Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries, as well as standalone novels. Her most notable work features the charming Emma Lord character, showcasing her mastery in creating engaging narratives.
Anthologies Series
Complete3 books (1997–2003)
Start with Murder, They Wrote and read in order.
Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries Series
Complete32 books (1991–2020)
Start with Fowl Prey, the first of 32 books in the Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries series.
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| 1 | Fowl Prey 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Just Desserts 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Holy Terrors 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Bantam of the Opera 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Dune to Death 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Fit of Tempera 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Major Vices 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Murder, My Suite 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Auntie Mayhem 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  Nutty as a Fruitcake 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  September Mourn 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Legs Benedict 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Snow Place to Die 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Wed and Buried 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Creeps Suzette 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  A Streetcar Named Expire 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Suture Self 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | Silver Scream 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  Hocus Croakus 2003Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  This Old Souse 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  Dead Man Docking 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  Saks & Violins 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Scots on the Rocks 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  Vi Agra Falls 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  Loco Motive 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  All the Pretty Hearses 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 |  The Wurst Is Yet to Come 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Gone with the Win 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 |  Clam Wake 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 |  Here Comes the Bribe 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | A Case of Bier 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 |  Lady MacDeath 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Emma Lord Series
Complete28 books (1992–2020)
Start with The Alpine Advocate, the first of 28 books in the Emma Lord series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Alpine Advocate 1992Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  The Alpine Betrayal 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  The Alpine Christmas 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Alpine Decoy 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Alpine Escape 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Alpine Fury 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  The Alpine Gamble 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  The Alpine Hero 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | The Alpine Icon 1997Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Alpine Journey 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 |  The Alpine Kindred 1998Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Alpine Legacy 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  The Alpine Menace 2000Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  The Alpine Nemesis 2001Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  The Alpine Obituary 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Alpine Pursuit 2004Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | The Alpine Quilt 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  The Alpine Recluse 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 |  The Alpine Scandal 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 |  The Alpine Traitor 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 |  The Alpine Uproar 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 |  The Alpine Vengeance 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 |  The Alpine Winter 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 |  The Alpine Xanadu 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 |  The Alpine Yeoman 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 |  The Alpine Zen 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | Alpha Alpine 2017Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 |  Bitter Alpine 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
Frasers Series
Complete2 books (1983–1988)
Start with The Royal Mile / Love's Pirate and read in order.
Love At Stake Series
Complete18 books (2005–2014)
Start with How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks), the first of 18 books in the Love At Stake series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2005Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Sugarplums and Scandal(With: Dana Cameron,Cait London,Lori Avocato,Kerrelyn Sparks,Mary Dahiem,Suzanne Macpherson) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Vamps and the City(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2006Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Be Still My Vampire Heart(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2007Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  The Undead Next Door(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Forbidden Nights with a Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Secret Life of a Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2009Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Eat Prey Love(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 |  The Vampire and the Virgin(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2010Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | A Very Vampy Christmas(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 |  Sexiest Vampire Alive(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 |  Vampire Mine(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2011Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 |  Wanted: Undead or Alive(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 |  Wild About You(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2012Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 |  The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2013Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 |  Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 |  How to Seduce a Vampire (Without Really Trying)(By: Kerrelyn Sparks) 2014Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete5 books (1984–1992)
Start with Destiny's Pawn, the first of 5 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Mary Daheim written?
- Mary Daheim has written 88 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 1983 to 2020.
- What is the first book in each Mary Daheim series?
- Here are the first books in Mary Daheim's series: Anthologies: Murder, They Wrote; Bed-and-Breakfast Mysteries: Fowl Prey; Emma Lord: The Alpine Advocate; Frasers: The Royal Mile / Love's Pirate; Love At Stake: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire(By: Kerrelyn Sparks).
- What order should I read Mary Daheim's books?
- We recommend reading Mary Daheim's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Mary Daheim's series complete?
- Mary Daheim has 6 completed series.