Order of Jenn McKinlay Books
Cozy Mystery
Contemporary Romance
Women's Fiction
Jenn McKinlay is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of cozy mystery and contemporary romance novels. She writes under several pen names including Lucy Lawrence and Josie Belle. Best known for her Cupcake Bakery Mysteries, Library Lover's Mysteries, and Hat Shop Mysteries, McKinlay creates charming small-town settings with clever protagonists who solve murders while running their businesses. Her books feature food, books, fashion, and community.
38 books•3 series
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Cupcake Bakery Mystery
16 books
The Cupcake Bakery Mystery series follows Melanie Cooper and Angie DeLaura, best friends who own Fairy Tale Cupcakes in Scottsdale, Arizona. When murder threatens their business and community, these amateur sleuths must solve crimes while whipping up delicious cupcakes. The series combines cozy mystery with foodie culture, featuring cupcake recipes and the strong bond of female friendship.
Main Characters
Reading Order
1
Sprinkle with Murder
2010
#1 in series
2
Buttercream Bump Off
2011
#2 in series
3
Death by the Dozen
2011
#3 in series
4
Red Velvet Revenge
2012
#4 in series
5
Going, Going, Ganache
2013
#5 in series
6
Sugar and Iced
2014
#6 in series
7
Dark Chocolate Demise
2015
#7 in series
8
Vanilla Beaned
2016
#8 in series
9
Caramel Crush
2017
#9 in series
10
Wedding Cake Crumble
2018
#10 in series
11
Dying for Devil's Food
2019
#11 in series
12
Pumpkin Spice Peril
2020
#12 in series
13
For Batter or Worse
2021
#13 in series
14
Strawberried Alive
2022
#14 in series
15
Sugar Plum Poisoned
2023
#15 in series
16
Fondant Fumble
2024
#16 in series
Hat Shop Mystery
7 books
The Hat Shop Mystery series is set in London and follows Scarlett Parker, an American milliner who inherits her cousin Vivian's hat shop, Mim's Whims. As Scarlett navigates the world of British fashion and high society, she must solve murders while creating fabulous hats. The series features fashion, British culture, and the relationship between Scarlett and her handsome business partner Harrison Wentworth.
Main Characters
Reading Order
1
Cloche and Dagger
2014
#1 in series
2
Death of a Mad Hatter
2015
#2 in series
3
At the Drop of a Hat
2016
#3 in series
4
Copy Cap Murder
2017
#4 in series
5
Assault and Beret
2018
#5 in series
6
Buried to the Brim
2020
#6 in series
7
Fatal Fascinator
2022
#7 in series
Library Lover's Mystery
15 books
The Library Lover's Mystery series is set in Briar Creek, Connecticut, and follows Lindsey Norris, the library director who moves from New York City. When murders disrupt her quiet coastal town, Lindsey uses her research skills and love of books to solve crimes. The series celebrates libraries, reading, and community while featuring a charming romance with local boat captain Mike Sullivan.
Main Characters
Reading Order
1
Books Can Be Deceiving
2011
#1 in series
2
Due or Die
2012
#2 in series
3
Book, Line, and Sinker
2013
#3 in series
4
Read It and Weep
2014
#4 in series
5
On Borrowed Time
2015
#5 in series
6
A Likely Story
2016
#6 in series
7
Better Late Than Never
2017
#7 in series
8
Death in the Stacks
2018
#8 in series
9
Hitting the Books
2019
#9 in series
10
Word to the Wise
2020
#10 in series
11
One for the Books
2021
#11 in series
12
Killer Research
2022
#12 in series
13
The Plot and the Pendulum
2023
#13 in series
14
Bound to Be Dead
2024
#14 in series
15
Overdue or Die
2025
#15 in series
Books in Publication Order
Books in Chronological Order
This is the recommended reading order based on the story timeline.