Ellie Alexander Books in Order (Complete Reading Guide)

Ellie Alexander is best known for her cozy mystery series including the Bakeshop Mysteries, the Sloan Krause Mysteries, and the Rose City Mysteries. The best way to read Ellie Alexander’s books is in publication order within each series, since the stories follow recurring characters, small-town settings, and seasonal themes that develop over time.

Publication Order

Ellie Alexander’s mysteries are warm, character-driven, and often tied to food, drink, and community. Here is the publication order of her main series.

Bakeshop Mysteries

1. Meet Your Baker (2014) – Juliet Capshaw returns to Ashland, Oregon, to help run her family’s bakery and solve a shocking murder.
2. A Batter of Life and Death (2015) – A reality TV baking show stirs up more than flour.
3. On Thin Icing (2015) – A snowy mountain lodge becomes the setting for intrigue.
4. Caught Bread Handed (2016) – A new restaurant in town sparks tension and tragedy.
5. Fudge and Jury (2017) – A chocolate festival turns dark.
6. A Crime of Passion Fruit (2017) – Jules returns to her cruise ship past when trouble brews at sea.
7. Another One Bites the Crust (2018) – Shakespeare Festival drama mixes with murder.
8. Till Death Do Us Tart (2018) – A wedding celebration leads to dangerous surprises.
9. Live and Let Pie (2019) – A hidden cave mystery mixes with pastry-making.
10. A Cup of Holiday Fear (2019) – Festive cheer hides deadly secrets.
11. Nothing Bundt Trouble (2020) – Old journals reveal shocking town history.
12. Chilled to the Cone (2021) – Ice cream becomes the flavor of a chilling mystery.
13. Mocha, She Wrote (2021) – A barista competition ends with more than coffee spilled.
14. Donut Disturb (2022) – A wedding event mixes with another Ashland murder.
15. Muffin But the Truth (2023) – Family secrets rise along with muffins.
16. A Smoking Bun (2024) – The latest installment continues Jules’s bakery adventures.

Sloan Krause Mysteries

1. Death on Tap (2017) – Sloan finds herself in Leavenworth, Washington, working at a brewery while uncovering a crime.
2. The Pint of No Return (2018) – A film festival and craft beer mix dangerously.
3. Beyond a Reasonable Stout (2019) – Election season sparks conflict and murder.
4. Without a Brew (2020) – An inn opens its doors to guests—and murder.
5. The Cure for What Ales You (2021) – Sloan’s personal life and brewery world collide in a climactic case.

Rose City Mysteries

1. Pearl Cove (as Kate Dyer-Seeley, 2014) – Set in Portland, Oregon, around journalism and adventure sports.
2. Slayed on the Slopes (2015) – Winter settings and high-risk reporting meet deadly intrigue.
3. Silenced in the Surf (2016) – Surfing culture becomes the backdrop for mystery.
4. First Degree Mudder (2017) – Obstacle races bring competitive tensions.
5. Natural Thorn Killer (2018) – Beginning of the official Rose City flower shop mystery line.
6. Violet Tendencies (2018) – Florist-sleuthing continues with humor and charm.
7. Live and Let Grow (2020) – A cozy floral mystery that blooms into suspense.

Pacific Northwest Mysteries (as Kate Dyer-Seeley)

1. Scene of the Climb (2014) – A journalist investigates outdoor culture and crime.
2. Slayed on the Slopes (2015) – Murder in Oregon’s mountains.
3. Silenced in the Surf (2016) – Danger along the coast.
4. First Degree Mudder (2017) – A mud run turns perilous.

Chronological Order

Ellie Alexander’s series are written in chronological order, so publication order matches the story timeline. Characters age naturally, relationships evolve, and each book builds on the last. You won’t need to reshuffle the books to maintain continuity.

Recommended Reading Order

The best reading order is publication order within each series, because:

• Ongoing character development is central to the Bakeshop and Sloan Krause Mysteries.
• Seasonal and holiday themes match real-world timing.
• Relationships, businesses, and town dynamics build with each release.

Readers can also jump into any series independently. If you love food and small-town coziness, start with Meet Your Baker. For craft beer and Bavarian village settings, begin with Death on Tap.

Complete Book Series List (Checklist)

Here is a full checklist of Ellie Alexander’s works:

• Bakeshop Mysteries — 16 books (2014–2024)
• Sloan Krause Mysteries — 5 books (2017–2021)
• Rose City Mysteries — 3 books (2018–2020)
• Pacific Northwest Mysteries (as Kate Dyer-Seeley) — 4 books (2014–2017)

Upcoming and Latest Release

The latest installment is A Smoking Bun (2024) in the Bakeshop Mysteries. Based on Ellie Alexander’s steady annual release schedule, another Bakeshop title is expected in 2025, continuing Juliet Capshaw’s story in Ashland.

FAQs

Here are some common questions and answers about Ellie Alexander books in order.

How many Bakeshop Mysteries are there?
There are 16 books as of 2024.

Is the Bakeshop Mystery series finished?
No, new installments continue to be released annually.

What order should I read Ellie Alexander’s books in?
Publication order within each series is recommended.

Does Ellie Alexander use another pen name?
Yes, she also writes as Kate Dyer-Seeley, particularly for the Pacific Northwest Mysteries.

Which Ellie Alexander series is most popular?
The Bakeshop Mysteries are her flagship and most beloved series.

Do Ellie Alexander’s series overlap?
While all set in Oregon and Washington, each series features distinct characters and storylines.

Related Series

If you enjoy Ellie Alexander’s mysteries, you may also like:

• Kathi Daley Books in Order – Animal- and holiday-themed cozy mysteries.
• Leslie Meier Books in Order – The Lucy Stone holiday mysteries.
• Betty Hechtman Books in Order – Crochet and yarn retreat cozy mysteries.

These authors share Alexander’s cozy style with culinary, seasonal, or hobby-driven twists.

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