Delaine Baker Cozy Mysteries Books in Order

Actress Delaine Baker enjoys her marriage and life in Georgia until murder interrupts her mother-in-law's birthday party. Drawing on years playing a television detective, she investigates the real crime before the killer can leave the celebration.

Delaine agrees to help an old friend make an independent film and work alongside an admired actor. A death interrupts production, drawing her into an investigation of backstage tensions before the movie collapses and the murderer escapes.

A murder interrupts Deacon Island's Halloween festival, prompting Delaine to investigate amid marital tension and doubts about her Georgia life. Old crimes complicate the case while renewed interest from Hollywood makes her question where she belongs.

Delaine substitutes as a judge for a Thanksgiving pie contest that turns deadly. Investigating the murder means looking beyond Deacon Island's festive appearance and uncovering the secrets hidden behind a seemingly cheerful holiday gathering of competitive bakers.

A composer prepares to perform Bianca Deacon's commissioned Christmas music on a chapel's antique organ. When rehearsal ends in murder, Delaine and Oscar investigate the death before the crime ruins the island's Christmas Eve celebration plans.

A persistent stalker entangles Delaine Baker in a murder investigation and draws unwelcome attention to her past. She must untangle his obsession and connections to old crimes before suspicion or the killer closes in on her.

Delaine joins her husband's family on a weekend retreat despite tension with Bianca and continued interference from Mary Ellen. An unexpected arrival and a death turn the visit into a mystery that threatens someone she loves with arrest.

Mistaken for Oscar's girlfriend during his undercover work in Savannah, Delaine agrees to maintain the disguise. Attending a wake brings another death, forcing her to investigate while protecting Oscar and risking her own safety in the process.