Gourmet Girl Mysteries Books in Order
See the Gourmet Girl books by Susan Conant and Jessica Conant-Park in order, with short summaries, series background, and where to start.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
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Publication Order
5 books
Steamed
by Susan Conant
2006
Foodie grad student Chloe Carter meets her ideal online date at a top restaurant, only to have him die before dessert. Her search for answers plunges her into Boston's competitive dining scene and toward chef Josh Driscoll.
Simmer Down
by Susan Conant
2007
Josh's new restaurant, Simmer, should be Chloe's happy place, until a charity fundraiser ends in murder. With the weapon linked to Josh, Chloe starts picking through exes, egos, and restaurant secrets.
Turn Up the Heat
by Susan Conant
2008
When a Simmer waitress is found strangled in a seafood delivery truck, Chloe jumps in to clear her best friend's fiance. Missing kitchen gear and restaurant drama make the case even messier.
Fed Up
by Susan Conant
2009
Josh's shot at food TV turns deadly when a shopper's wife dies after eating his meal on camera. Chloe has to sort through rivals, pranks, and secrets while the pressure builds around her friend's wedding.
Cook the Books
by Susan Conant
2010
Short on money and nursing heartbreak, Chloe takes a job helping with a cookbook project built around Boston chefs. Then one of the chefs dies in a suspicious kitchen fire, and Chloe starts asking dangerous questions.
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