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Tara Lush Reading Order

6 series · 24 books

Mystery & Thriller

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.

Coffee Lover's Mystery Series

Ongoing

4 books (2020–2024)

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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Grounds for Murder
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cold Brew Corpse
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Live and Let Grind
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
A Bean to Die For
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Crescent Moon Mysteries Series

Ongoing

11 books (2023–2026)

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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Dating in Midlife is a Mystery
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Eat, Pray, Hex
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
I Want Your Hex
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cattitude and Charms
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Every Hex You Take
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Maple Sugar and Magic
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
A Cattitude Christmas
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Raiders of the Lost Hex
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9
Serving Up Hex
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10
Total Eclipse of the Hex
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11
Hungry Like the Hex
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Critters and Criminals Series

Ongoing

2 books (2024–2024)

Start with Gator Queen and read in order.

Start this series with Gator Queen

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2
Swamp Princess
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Devil's Beach Series

Complete

1 book (2022–2022)

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Give Me Chills
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Hemlock Hollow Mysteries Series

Complete

1 book (2026–2026)

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A Spell for Second Chances
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Starlight River Series

Ongoing

5 books (2026–2026)

Start with The Paradise Catch, the first of 5 books in the Starlight River series.

Start this series with The Paradise Catch

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The Paradise Catch
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2
The Paradise Fling
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3
The Paradise Proposal
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4
The Paradise Secret
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5
The Paradise Wish
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Tara Lush written?
Tara Lush has written 24 books across 6 series. Their published works span from 2020 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Tara Lush series?
Here are the first books in Tara Lush's series: Coffee Lover's Mystery: Grounds for Murder; Crescent Moon Mysteries: Dating in Midlife is a Mystery; Critters and Criminals: Gator Queen; Starlight River: The Paradise Catch.
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 4 ongoing series: Coffee Lover's Mystery, Crescent Moon Mysteries, Critters and Criminals, Starlight River.

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