Tara Lush Reading Order
7 series · 27 books
Tara Lush writes cozy mysteries featuring amateur sleuths, everyday crimes, and small-town intrigue across four interconnected series set primarily in Florida. Her background as an Associated Press reporter covering crime brings authenticity and procedural detail to her plots, blending journalism's investigative rigor with the warmth of traditional cozy mystery conventions. With eighteen books published since 2020, Lush has established herself as a prolific voice in the genre, offering readers engaging mysteries that balance humor, heart, and genuine detective work.
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Beach Blooms Mystery Series
Ongoing2 books (2026–2026)
The Beach Blooms Mystery series by Tara Lush is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection currently comprising two books. Published beginning in 2026, the series should be read in publication order, starting with A Florist's Guide to Homicide followed by Something's Fowl in Sunny Shores. More installments are planned for future release.
Start with A Florist's Guide to Homicide and read in order.
Start this series with A Florist's Guide to Homicide
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Ongoing4 books (2020–2024)
The Coffee Lover's Mystery series by Tara Lush is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection spanning four books published between 2020 and 2024. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with Grounds for Murder and continuing through Cold Brew Corpse, Live and Let Grind, and A Bean to Die For. The series remains active with potential for future installments.
Start with Grounds for Murder, the first of 4 books in the Coffee Lover's Mystery series.
Start this series with Grounds for Murder
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Crescent Moon Mysteries Series
Ongoing11 books (2023–2026)
The Crescent Moon Mysteries series by Tara Lush comprises eleven mystery and thriller novels published between 2023 and 2026, with the series still ongoing. These books should be read in publication order, beginning with Dating in Midlife is a Mystery and continuing through the most recent installment, Hungry Like the Hex. The series follows a consistent narrative progression across its entries, making sequential reading essential for understanding character development and plot continuity.
Start with Dating in Midlife is a Mystery, the first of 11 books in the Crescent Moon Mysteries series.
Start this series with Dating in Midlife is a Mystery
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Critters and Criminals Series
Ongoing2 books (2024–2024)
Tara Lush's Critters and Criminals is an ongoing mystery and thriller series that began in 2024. The series currently contains two books, Gator Queen and Swamp Princess, which should be read in publication order to follow the story as intended. With new installments planned, this is an ideal time to begin with the first entry.
Start with Gator Queen and read in order.
Start this series with Gator Queen
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Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Hemlock Hollow Mysteries Series
Complete2 books (2026–2027)
Start this series with A Spell for Second Chances
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Ongoing5 books (2026–2026)
The Starlight River series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection by Tara Lush consisting of five books published in 2026. Each book should be read in publication order, beginning with The Paradise Catch and continuing through The Paradise Fling, The Paradise Proposal, The Paradise Secret, and The Paradise Wish. The series is still being developed, with additional installments potentially forthcoming.
Start with The Paradise Catch, the first of 5 books in the Starlight River series.
Start this series with The Paradise Catch
Buy Book 1 🇺🇸🎧 Listen free on AudibleFrequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Tara Lush written?
- Tara Lush has written 27 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2020 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Tara Lush series?
- Here are the first books in Tara Lush's series: Beach Blooms Mystery: A Florist's Guide to Homicide; Coffee Lover's Mystery: Grounds for Murder; Crescent Moon Mysteries: Dating in Midlife is a Mystery; Critters and Criminals: Gator Queen; Hemlock Hollow Mysteries: A Spell for Second Chances.
- What order should I read Tara Lush's books?
- We recommend reading Tara Lush's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Tara Lush still writing new books?
- Yes, Tara Lush has 5 ongoing series: Beach Blooms Mystery, Coffee Lover's Mystery, Crescent Moon Mysteries, Critters and Criminals, Starlight River.