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Harper Lin Books in Order

Browse Harper Lin books in order, with quick summaries, series guides, and easy places to start across her cozy mysteries, from Paris pastries to magical cats.

Last updated: July 5, 2026

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Killer Christmas

by Harper Lin

2013

After a breakup, superstar singer Emma Wild heads home to Hartfield for Christmas. When a fan is poisoned at her sister's cafe, Emma joins forces with the old flame who once broke her heart.

A Hiss-tory of Magic

by Harper Lin

2014

Cath Greenstone, her witchy family, and their magical cats run a cafe in Wonder Falls. When their baker is killed and a powerful family spell book vanishes, dark magic closes in fast.

Baguette Murder

by Harper Lin

2014

Back from a spa weekend, Clémence and her friend Rose find Rose's boyfriend dead in the kitchen. The case hits close to home and proves harder to crack than Clémence expected.

Creme Brulee Murder

by Harper Lin

2014

Clémence's birthday party at the family flagship patisserie ends with a death. Was it suicide or murder, and which guest had reason to turn a celebration into a crime scene?

Crepe Murder

by Harper Lin

2014

A missing Paris socialite pulls Clémence into another tangled case. A man from her past, a kidnapping attempt, and a glittering party circuit make this one especially dangerous.

Croissant Murder

by Harper Lin

2014

Clémence's ex-boyfriend asks for help with a strange ghost problem, then his girlfriend turns up dead. The investigation brings paparazzi, old feelings, and fresh danger into her life.

Death of a Snowman

by Harper Lin

2014

During Hartfield's Snowman Festival, the mayor's children are kidnapped in broad daylight. Emma follows a strange poetic clue and races to solve the case before winter fun turns tragic.

Eclair Murder

by Harper Lin

2014

A customer dies after eating poisoned pistachio éclairs from Clémence's shop, and one of her employees is blamed. Between awkward romance and rising pressure, she has to uncover the real murderer fast.

Macaron Murder

by Harper Lin

2014

Clémence Damour returns to Paris to run her family's patisserie, only to find a dead caretaker beside her macarons. With suspicion falling on her, she has to clear her name and find the killer.

Madeleine Murder

by Harper Lin

2014

When a famous actress is found dead in the Seine, Clémence ends up investigating on a Hollywood film set in Paris. A coded diary and another suspicious death make the case even stranger.

New Year's Slay

by Harper Lin

2014

Emma Wild's movie-star ex arrives in Hartfield with an engagement ring just as an inn owner is stabbed. To clear his name, Emma and Sterling have to solve the case and untangle their own history.

Valentine's Victim

by Harper Lin

2014

Emma wants a quiet Valentine's season, not publicity or romance. But when a baking contest winner is found dead, she suspects the police have the wrong person and starts asking questions again.

Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse

by Harper Lin

2015

Fran returns to Cape Bay to run her family's Italian cafe and finds her neighbor dead. Once poison is involved, she becomes a suspect and starts digging with old friend Matty.

Cat-Astrophic Spells

by Harper Lin

2015

Treacle the magical cat disappears just as a beloved chocolatier dies under suspicious circumstances. Cath and her family know something dark is moving through Wonder Falls again.

Chocolat Chaud Murder

by Harper Lin

2015

Christmas in Paris should be about desserts and wedding plans. Instead, Clémence is drawn into the murder of a dress designer while trying to keep her own big day on track.

Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder

by Harper Lin

2015

A body found in a Cape Bay alley is ruled a suicide, but Fran is not convinced. Her curiosity pulls her into another local mystery with more than one hidden angle.

Opera Cake Murder

by Harper Lin

2015

Paris Fashion Week turns deadly when a designer's assistant is found dead backstage. Clémence has to sort through models, stylists, and backstage grudges to find the killer.

Pawsitively Dead

by Harper Lin

2015

A cemetery visit leaves Cath staring at two bodies, one fresh and one decades old. With necromancy in the air, the Greenstone witches dig into one of Wonder Falls' creepiest mysteries.

Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys

by Harper Lin

2015

Fran is sure her old crush Todd did not commit murder, but Matty disagrees. As summer crowds fill Cape Bay, her investigation puts friendship and trust under strain.

A Deadly Bridal Shower

by Harper Lin

2016

Amelia's first catering job should be a big step forward for her business. Instead, a waitress is murdered at a bridal shower packed with jealous exes, coworkers, and police connections.

Food Festival and a Funeral

by Harper Lin

2016

Amelia lands a spot at the town food festival just in time for the mayor to be poisoned on camera. With suspects everywhere, she has to protect her business and solve the case.

Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies

by Harper Lin

2016

A stolen diamond ring and a murdered jewelry-store employee derail Fran's plans. The deeper she digs, the riskier it becomes to assume she knows who's lying.

Purr-Fect Getaway

by Harper Lin

2016

A spa weekend is supposed to help Cath recover from heartbreak and supernatural stress. Instead, two sisters are found dead, and relaxation becomes another eerie investigation.

Sweets and a Stabbing

by Harper Lin

2016

Freshly divorced Amelia Harley launches a pink cupcake truck with help from her kids. When a man is stabbed and a kind burrito-truck neighbor is blamed, she refuses to stay out of it.

The Scariest Tail

by Harper Lin

2016

Black-eyed kids, Halloween dread, and a grim death shake Wonder Falls. To stop whatever is haunting the town, the Greenstone witches follow the trail to a secluded mansion.

Americanos, Apple Pies, and Art Thieves

by Harper Lin

2017

Thanksgiving season brings art fever to Cape Bay when a gem-studded masterpiece is stolen. Threats and vandalism make Fran wonder whether the thief is closer than she thinks.

Cold Case & Cupcakes

by Harper Lin

2017

A reporter digging into a child's unsolved murder is strangled in a motel room. Amelia suspects the old crime and the new one are connected, and that makes the trail far more dangerous.

Cremas, Christmas Cookies, and Crooks

by Harper Lin

2017

A disliked drama teacher is murdered, and a beloved older teacher takes the blame. Fran steps in for Sammy's sake and finds Christmas in Cape Bay getting complicated again.

Fur-Miliar Felines

by Harper Lin

2017

Christmas cheer fades when two teens disappear and something vicious stalks snowy Wonder Falls. The Greenstone witches and their cats face one of the series' darkest cases.

Granny Undercover

by Harper Lin

2017

A gardening errand turns into a murder case when Barbara doubts a local gardener died by accident. Between yoga class, babysitting, and undercover work, retirement stays very busy.

Granny's Got a Gun

by Harper Lin

2017

Barbara Gold thought retirement in Cheerville would be dull until a man is poisoned at a seniors book club. Her grandmotherly image turns out to be perfect cover for one more investigation.

Pop-Up Truck and Peril

by Harper Lin

2017

When her friend's coworker is stabbed at a huge company, Amelia brings her cupcake truck nearby for support. She soon gets pulled into office politics and a murder she cannot ignore.

Un-Fur-Tunate Murders

by Harper Lin

2017

A body near Suicide Bridge looks wrong from the start, and the farmlands of Wonder Falls feel increasingly hostile. Cath, Bea, and Astrid discover they may be hunting something worse than a human killer.

Bake Sale for Murder

by Harper Lin

2018

During a nasty custody fight, Amelia volunteers at her daughter's school bake sale. A student's death in the gym turns the fundraiser into another tense investigation.

Desserts & Death

by Harper Lin

2018

Amelia is exhausted from running her booming cupcake business when a customer dies in what may not have been an accident. A large order for the victim's wake makes the case impossible to avoid.

Double Shots, Donuts, and Dead Dudes

by Harper Lin

2018

Fran's favorite waiter collapses during date night, and she suspects murder from the start. Threatening notes and secrets in his private life point to a case messier than it looks.

Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes

by Harper Lin

2018

On New Year's Day, Fran finds a dead woman outside Ryan's house and Sammy becomes the prime suspect. To clear her best friend, she has to unravel a stalking case gone deadly.

Fur-boding Shadows

by Harper Lin

2018

After a relative dies unexpectedly, eerie disturbances shake the Elderflower home. Cath refuses to believe the Goth daughter is guilty, even as frightening shadows close in.

Granny Bares It All

by Harper Lin

2018

Barbara witnesses a deliberate killing and traces the victim to a nudist colony outside town. Solving the case means taking on one of the strangest missions of her career.

Granny Goes Hollywood

by Harper Lin

2018

A stunt double dies on a movie set in Cheerville, and Barbara suspects the star was the real target. Going undercover as an extra puts her uncomfortably close to the danger.

Granny Strikes Back

by Harper Lin

2018

A trained intruder tries to kill Barbara in her own home. She has only days to figure out who sent him and why her past has come knocking again.

Pawsibly Murdered

by Harper Lin

2018

A flashy fake psychic turns up dead with bizarre wounds, and Aunt Astrid becomes the main suspect. Then another body falls, suggesting something truly unnatural may be at work.

Sugar and Scandals

by Harper Lin

2018

A magazine feature on Amelia's business is overshadowed by the murder of a charming former classmate. As Dan investigates, Amelia uncovers fresh drama involving both the victim and her own ex.

Clawful Reflections

by Harper Lin

2019

Cath's elderly neighbor starts acting wildly out of character before dying in a terrifying way. As Cath investigates, dark sorcery may also be behind her boyfriend Tom's shooting.

Confections and Confessions

by Harper Lin

2019

Amelia wants to grow her cupcake business, but Dan is chasing a serial killer targeting young brunettes. The case feels uncomfortably close to home and raises the stakes for everyone.

Granny Gets Fancy

by Harper Lin

2019

A charity dinner at the country club ends with a stabbing and Barbara near the center of suspicion. To clear herself, she must navigate Cheerville's polished upper crust.

Granny Goes Rogue

by Harper Lin

2019

Barbara is shopping for her grandson when a dead body lands in her cart. The bizarre discovery drags her into missing loot, shadowy players, and a burst of old spy life.

Granny on Board

by Harper Lin

2019

A birthday cruise with Octavian turns grim after a passenger goes overboard. Trapped at sea with a possible killer, Barbara has to move fast before there is another death.

Love and Murder in Savannah

by Harper Lin

2019

In 1922 Savannah, Becky Mackenzie would rather sketch in cemeteries and talk to ghosts than chase a husband. Then a birthday party stabbing forces her to use that unusual gift.

Macchiatos, Macarons, and Malice

by Harper Lin

2019

A romantic spa weekend turns into work when an employee is murdered during a mud wrap. Fran has little time to relax, and a friend's marriage may depend on what she uncovers.

A Death Before the Wedding

by Harper Lin

2020

Wedding plans and business expansion collide when a venue owner is stabbed. Amelia has to sort through estate secrets, suspects, and last-minute chaos before her own big day.

Granny Goes Wild

by Harper Lin

2020

Barbara joins her grandson's camping trip and finds a teacher dead in an abandoned mine. With no easy way out and a killer in the woods, her survival skills finally matter again.

Lies in Savannah

by Harper Lin

2020

A judge collapses at a pie-eating contest, and Becky's suspicions lead uncomfortably close to home. Family trouble and eerie omens make the case even more unsettling.

Purr-suasive Witches

by Harper Lin

2020

A sinister new coven moves into Wonder Falls, and Aunt Astrid seems dangerously drawn to its leader. Cath and the cats must act before Bea, her unborn baby, and the whole town are at risk.

Scandals in Savannah

by Harper Lin

2020

A neighbor dies in a fire that feels anything but accidental. As strange graveyard disturbances grow, Becky realizes black magic may be creeping into everyday life.

Secrets in Savannah

by Harper Lin

2020

After glamorous Violet is shot, Becky searches her apartment and gets help from Violet's ghost. The clues pull her toward mobsters, hidden objects, and Savannah's darker corners.

A Book to Kill For

by Harper Lin

2021

Quiet bookseller Maggie Bell loves routine, until her late boss's son arrives to remake the shop. When an electrician dies during renovations, Maggie has to clear the new owner's name.

Bloodier Than Fiction

by Harper Lin

2021

The new bookshop cafe staff seem promising until a bully is found dead and shy Casper looks guilty. Maggie's questions soon make her a target too.

Granny Burns Rubber

by Harper Lin

2021

While helping her friend Liz plan a wedding, Barbara sees a planner shot dead. The murder looks personal, and Liz's murky past may hold the reason.

Punch, Pastries, and Poison

by Harper Lin

2021

A birthday party at Fran's cafe ends with guests in the ER and poison in the food or drink. When one attendee later dies, Fran knows the attacker is someone from the party.

Story of a Murder

by Harper Lin

2021

Maggie's half-sister Angel returns from a commune with trouble close behind. When Angel's boyfriend turns up dead, Maggie gets pulled into cult drama and family secrets.

Crime Before Christmas

by Harper Lin

2022

Fair Haven's Ice Fishing Jubilee turns grim when a rude lawyer is found frozen and shot. Maggie investigates while trying to make sense of her feelings for Joshua.

Strangers in Savannah

by Harper Lin

2022

Heartbroken Becky agrees to a new suitor just as a string of brutal murders begins. Visions, strange drawings, and a mutilated body suggest something far worse than an ordinary killer.

Bookmarked for Blood

by Harper Lin

2023

Maggie's old high school bully is murdered after inheriting a mysterious house. Solving the crime means revisiting painful school memories and a reunion she'd rather avoid.

Coffee, Cream Pies, and Crimes

by Harper Lin

2023

Fran heads to a TV baking competition hoping to win big. Instead, a celebrity judge is stabbed, and the contestants and staff all seem to have something to hide.

Inn for Murder

by Harper Lin

2023

Sophie Grant takes a fresh-start job at the Wildflower Inn and quickly finds a body in the restaurant. The inn's old secrets make the case as tangled as its growing romances.

A Novel Way to Die

by Harper Lin

2024

A city councilman is found dead outside Maggie's cottage, and gossip paints her as the secret mistress who killed him. Clearing her name means stepping far outside her comfort zone.

Inn Too Deep

by Harper Lin

2024

A glamorous romance author arrives at the Wildflower Inn with fame, gossip, and a possible stalker. Sophie has to sort out what is performance and what is truly dangerous.

Book Fair Secrets

by Harper Lin

2025

Fair Haven's book fair should be Maggie's favorite week of the year, until a writer dies in a hotel elevator. His scandal-filled novel leaves half the town with motive.

Granny Gets Ghosted

by Harper Lin

2025

A Halloween ghost walk uncovers a corpse in an old carriage house. As local legends flare up, Barbara follows a trail of old crimes, rumors, and fresh danger.

Granny Goes Viral

by Harper Lin

2025

Barbara stumbles into a dangerous malware plot at Cheerville's Tech Expo. Stopping a cartel is hard enough without becoming the town's accidental online legend.

Inn for the Holidays

by Harper Lin

2025

Days before Christmas, Sophie is handed a mysterious brooch and a plea for safekeeping. The clues lead her toward a vanished antiques dealer and a long-buried family secret.

Sweet Revenge

by Harper Lin

2025

Back from her honeymoon, Amelia faces a furious customer who blames the bakery for making her sick. When the woman dies, Amelia must save both her name and her business.

Tail of the Moon Ritual

by Harper Lin

2025

Cath's potion fails as the Moon Ritual approaches and strange break-ins spread through town. With Bea close to giving birth and Astrid weakened, an old threat starts moving again.

New

A Deadly Chapter

by Harper Lin

2026

A refined luncheon turns chaotic when one guest dies of arsenic poisoning. Maggie digs beneath Fair Haven's polished manners and finds grudges, affairs, and family tension.

New

X Marks the Plot

by Harper Lin

2026

A woman leaves a bag of books at the cafe and is dead by morning. Money hidden in the pages leads Maggie into estate drama and a past someone will kill to protect.

Where should I start?

If you want Paris pastries and classic cozy sleuthing: Macaron MurderEclair MurderBaguette Murder
If you prefer beach-town cafe mysteries: Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a CorpseTea, Tiramisu, and Tough GuysMargaritas, Marzipan, and Murder
If you like witches and magical cats: A Hiss-tory of MagicPawsitively DeadCat-Astrophic Spells
If you want funny spy capers with an older heroine: Granny's Got a GunGranny UndercoverGranny Strikes Back
If you want bookshop charm and gentle romance: A Book to Kill ForBloodier Than FictionStory of a Murder

Author bio

Harper Lin writes cozy mysteries with a very clear promise: welcoming settings, memorable amateur sleuths, and a crime that barges into ordinary life at exactly the wrong moment. Her books move quickly, but they still leave room for food, friendships, family tangles, and a little romance.

She is a 3x USA Today bestselling author, and her catalog shows just how much she enjoys building entire reading worlds. Rather than staying with one single setup, she has created a wide mix of series, including Paris pastry mysteries, beach-town cafe mysteries, paranormal cat capers, holiday homecoming stories, historical Southern mysteries, and comic spy adventures starring a grandmother who is much tougher than she looks.

Food is one of the clearest through lines in her work. In Macaron Murder, Clémence Damour returns to Paris to run the family patisserie and almost immediately has to clear her own name. In Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse, Francesca Amaro heads back to Cape Bay and takes over an Italian cafe just as murder finds its way to her neighborhood. In A Book to Kill For, quiet bookseller Maggie Bell learns that even a peaceful Connecticut bookshop can become the center of a very messy investigation.

She likes recurring worlds.

That shows up just as strongly in her paranormal and historical series. A Hiss-tory of Magic follows Cath Greenstone, her witchy family, and their magical cats in Wonder Falls, where murders and dark magic have a habit of arriving together. Love and Murder in Savannah shifts to 1922 Georgia, where Becky Mackenzie sketches in cemeteries, talks to ghosts, and tries to solve murders while navigating the rules of polite society. Killer Christmas takes a different route again, sending pop star Emma Wild back to her Canadian hometown for the holidays, only to drop her into another mystery.

What ties all of these books together is Harper Lin's sense of comfort. Her heroines are rarely looking for danger, but they are curious, loyal, and stubborn enough to keep going once trouble starts. The settings matter too. Paris feels stylish and sweet. Cape Bay feels breezy and local. Fair Haven feels bookish and close-knit. Wonder Falls is cozy on the surface and strange underneath. Even when the stakes rise, the books keep one foot in everyday routines, which is a big part of their charm.

She also knows how to write to different cozy moods.

If you want something light and culinary, there is the patisserie or cupcake side of the list. If you want magic, cats, and a spookier edge, the Wonder Cats books are a natural place to go. If you want a playful action twist, the Secret Agent Granny novels put a retired CIA operative in small-town New England and let her loose. More recently, books like Inn for Murder and later Bookish Cafe entries show that Lin is still expanding her lineup while keeping the same readable, approachable style.

When she is not reading or writing mysteries, her published bio says she enjoys yoga, hiking, baking desserts, and spending time with family and friends. That fits the books surprisingly well. They are busy, but never harsh. They like a good treat, a good town, and a heroine who refuses to mind her own business when something is clearly wrong.

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