Iron and Flame Cozy Mysteries Books in Order

Lydia’s camping break is shattered by a gunshot and the discovery of a body. With a murderer somewhere nearby and a distressed stranger seeking help, her group must choose between escaping danger and staying to investigate.

Returning from a date, Lydia and Jude discover that a tour group member has been murdered. Conflicting accounts from the survivors convince Lydia to remain at their bed and breakfast and investigate the secrets behind the killing.

A stranger’s unexpected story challenges Lydia’s understanding of her family history, then reveals that the visitor is accused of murder. Investigating the case draws the restaurant owner toward possible truths she may find painful to accept.

Steakhouse co-owner Lydia is accustomed to her ex-husband’s dates, until one is murdered and suspicion falls on her. Protecting her business requires finding the killer, even if investigating puts her directly in the murderer’s path.

Working beside her ex-husband in their steakhouse, Lydia survives a poisoning during her meal. Realizing that someone among her former partner and employees targeted her, she investigates before a second attempt can finish the job.

Lydia takes sole control of her restaurant just as her half-sister’s new employer is murdered. Although Marcy has an alibi, she may still be in danger, forcing Lydia to balance protecting her family with keeping the business running.

A terrified stranger calls Lydia in the night, but the conversation ends before she can identify the woman. When a body is discovered the following morning, the restaurateur investigates, fearing she missed a chance to save the victim.

Lydia is adjusting to life after divorce when her friend Joel discovers a nearby murder. Investigating the death exposes uncomfortable questions about him, leaving her to determine whether he has hidden secrets or someone is deliberately framing him.

A murder unsettles Lydia’s increasingly happy life as a restaurateur and amateur sleuth. Her sister’s strange behavior raises fears that she is either in danger or concealing something, compelling Lydia to investigate despite the personal cost of finding answers.

Lydia witnesses a longstanding enemy of her friends die during brunch, apparently from an allergic reaction. Evidence points to murder, and scrutiny falls on the group, forcing her to examine whether someone she trusts is responsible.