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Melissa Bourbon Reading Order

10 series · 49 books

FantasyMystery & ThrillerNon-Fiction

Melissa Bourbon is a prolific American author renowned for her engaging mysteries and suspense novels. With a remarkable portfolio of 49 books across 10 series, including the beloved Bread Shop Mysteries and Lola Cruz Mysteries, she has captivated readers since 2003. Her writing seamlessly blends intrigue with memorable characters, making her works a must-read for fans of the genre.

Bread Shop Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

8 books (2017–2022)

Start with Crust No One, the first of 8 books in the Bread Shop Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Cover of Crust No One
Crust No One
2017Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Kneaded to Death
Kneaded to Death
2017Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of The Walking Bread
The Walking Bread
2018Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Flour in the Attic
2019Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of Dough or Die
Dough or Die
2020Buy 🇺🇸
6
A Murder Yule Regret
2021Buy 🇺🇸
7
Cover of Death Gone A-Rye
Death Gone A-Rye
2021Buy 🇺🇸
8
Cover of Bread Over Troubled Water
Bread Over Troubled Water
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Deadly Legends Series

Complete

2 books (2012–2013)

Start with Silent Echoes / The Final Prey / Sacrifice of Passion and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Silent Echoes / The Final Prey / Sacrifice of Passion
Silent Echoes / The Final Prey / Sacrifice of Passion
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Silent Obsession / The Final Victim / A Deadly Curse
Silent Obsession / The Final Victim / A Deadly Curse
2013Buy 🇺🇸

Foxy Ladies Mystery Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2023–2023)

Start with God Rest Ye Murdered Gentleman and read in order.

#Title
1
God Rest Ye Murdered Gentleman
2023Buy 🇺🇸
2
Love, Lies, and Lousy Exes
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Lola Cruz Mysteries Series

Ongoing

8 books (2008–2024)

Start with Living the Vida Lola, the first of 8 books in the Lola Cruz Mysteries series.

#Title
1
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Living the Vida Lola
2008Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of Hasta La Vista, Lola
Hasta La Vista, Lola
2010Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Lola Cruz Christmas Story
2010Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of Bare-Naked Lola
Bare-Naked Lola
2012Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of What Lola Wants
What Lola Wants
2019Buy 🇺🇸
6
Cover of Drop Dead Lola
Drop Dead Lola
2020Buy 🇺🇸
7
Lola Baby
2023Buy 🇺🇸
8
Fa-La-La-La-Lola
2024Buy 🇺🇸

Magical Dressmaking Mysteries Series

Ongoing

9 books (2011–2025)

Start with Pleating for Mercy, the first of 9 books in the Magical Dressmaking Mysteries series.

#Title
1
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Pleating for Mercy
2011Buy 🇺🇸
2
Cover of A Fitting End
A Fitting End
2012Buy 🇺🇸
3
Cover of Deadly Patterns
Deadly Patterns
2012Buy 🇺🇸
4
Cover of A Custom-Fit Crime
A Custom-Fit Crime
2013Buy 🇺🇸
5
Cover of A Killing Notion
A Killing Notion
2014Buy 🇺🇸
6
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A Seamless Murder
2015Buy 🇺🇸
7
Bobbin for Answers
2023Buy 🇺🇸
8
Bodice of Evidence
2023Buy 🇺🇸
9
Hem Fatale
2025Buy 🇺🇸

Non-Fiction Series

Likely Complete

7 books (2012–2023)

Start with The Tricked-Out Toolbox(With: Tonya Kappes), the first of 7 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#Title
1
The Tricked-Out Toolbox(With: Tonya Kappes)
2012Buy 🇺🇸
2
Field Guide to Writing a Cozy Mystery Companion Workbook
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
Ready, Set, WRITE!
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
The Fiction Writer's Character Bible
2023Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Fiction Writer's Pocket-Sized+ Character Bible
2023Buy 🇺🇸
6
What's Your Story: Writing Your Memoir
2023Buy 🇺🇸
7
Writing a Cozy Mystery: Case Files: A Step-by-Step Field Guide
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Picture Series

Complete

1 book (2003–2003)

#Title
1
The Flight of the Sunflower
2003Buy 🇺🇸

Pippin Lane Hawthorne Mystery / Book Magic Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

6 books (2020–2022)

Start with Murder in Devil's Cove, the first of 6 books in the Pippin Lane Hawthorne Mystery / Book Magic Mysteries series.

#Title
1
Murder in Devil's Cove
2020Buy 🇺🇸
2
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The Secret on Rum Runner's Lane
2020Buy 🇺🇸
3
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Murder at Sea Captain's Inn
2021Buy 🇺🇸
4
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Murder Through an Open Door
2022Buy 🇺🇸
5
Murder and an Irish Curse
2022Buy 🇺🇸
6
Murder on Rum Runner's Lane
2022Buy 🇺🇸

Spellbound Series

Complete

1 book (2012–2012)

#Title
1
Cover of Storiebook Charm
Storiebook Charm
2012Buy 🇺🇸

Trouble In Tumbleweed Mysteries Series

Likely Complete

5 books (2022–2023)

Start with The Trouble with Digging Too Deep(By: Diane Kelly), the first of 5 books in the Trouble In Tumbleweed Mysteries series.

#Title
1
The Trouble with Digging Too Deep(By: Diane Kelly)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
2
The Trouble with Exes(By: Christie Craig)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
3
The Trouble with Hope and Glory
2022Buy 🇺🇸
4
Trouble with the Tumbleweed Twister(By: Lawrence Kelter)
2022Buy 🇺🇸
5
The Trouble with Pushing Up Daisies
2023Buy 🇺🇸

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Melissa Bourbon written?
Melissa Bourbon has written 49 books across 10 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Melissa Bourbon series?
Here are the first books in Melissa Bourbon's series: Bread Shop Mysteries: Crust No One; Deadly Legends: Silent Echoes / The Final Prey / Sacrifice of Passion; Foxy Ladies Mystery: God Rest Ye Murdered Gentleman; Lola Cruz Mysteries: Living the Vida Lola; Magical Dressmaking Mysteries: Pleating for Mercy.
What order should I read Melissa Bourbon's books?
We recommend reading Melissa Bourbon's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Melissa Bourbon still writing new books?
Yes, Melissa Bourbon has 2 ongoing series: Lola Cruz Mysteries, Magical Dressmaking Mysteries.

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