Amanda Flower Books in Order (In What Order to Read)

Amanda Flower is a USA Today bestselling author of cozy mysteries, also writing as Isabella Alan. She is best known for her Amish Candy Shop Mysteries, the Magical Bookshop Mysteries, and the Living History Museum Mysteries. The best way to read Amanda Flower’s books is in publication order within each series, as her characters and communities develop naturally with each new release.

Publication Order

Amanda Flower has written across multiple beloved cozy mystery series. Below is the publication order for her most popular works.

Amish Candy Shop Mysteries

1. Assaulted Caramel (2017) – Bailey King returns to Harvest, Ohio, to run her Amish grandparents’ candy shop, only to stumble on murder.
2. Lethal Licorice (2018) – A candy-making contest turns deadly.
3. Premeditated Peppermint (2018) – The Christmas season brings sweet treats and danger.
4. Toxic Toffee (2019) – An Easter festival ends in mystery.
5. Marshmallow Malice (2020) – A wedding and a strange cake become clues to a crime.
6. Candy Cane Crime (2020, novella) – A holiday short mystery.
7. Lemon Drop Dead (2021) – A baby shower goes wrong.
8. Peanut Butter Panic (2022) – Thanksgiving turns suspenseful.
9. Blueberry Blunder (2022) – The town’s blueberry festival turns dark.
10. Matchmaking Can Be Murder (2023, prequel) – Explores Amish life and Bailey’s family roots.
11. Wedding Candy Murder (2023, novella) – A wedding-themed cozy crime.
12. A Nutcracker Nightmare (2023) – A holiday ballet takes a deadly turn.
13. Honey Drop Dead (2024) – A honey harvest sparks trouble.

Magical Bookshop Mysteries

1. Crime and Poetry (2016) – Violet Waverly inherits a magical bookstore.
2. Prose and Cons (2016) – The store reveals its secrets during a writing event.
3. Murders and Metaphors (2019) – A wine festival becomes the stage for murder.
4. Verse and Vengeance (2019) – The magical bookstore offers cryptic clues.
5. And Then There Were Nuns (2022) – Violet’s magical journey continues.

Living History Museum Mysteries

1. The Final Reveille (2015) – A Civil War reenactment turns deadly.
2. The Earnest Hemingway Hoax (2015) – History and mystery collide.

Magical Garden Mysteries

1. Flower Bed and Breakfast (2017) – A magical garden reveals secrets.
2. Murders in Bloom (2019) – Plant lore meets murder mystery.

India Hayes Mysteries

1. Maid of Murder (2010) – Amanda’s debut novel introduces librarian India Hayes.
2. Murder in a Basket (2012) – College life mixes with crime.

Written as Isabella Alan (Amish Quilt Shop Mysteries)

1. Murder, Plain and Simple (2013) – Angela Braddock finds trouble in Ohio’s Amish country.
2. Murder, Simply Stitched (2014)
3. Murder, Served Simply (2014)
4. Murder, Plainly Read (2015)
5. Murder, Handcrafted (2016)

Chronological Order

For Amanda Flower’s series, the chronological order matches publication order. The stories progress in real-time, often tied to holidays, seasons, or community events. For example, the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries follow Bailey’s return to Ohio and build her life book by book.

Recommended Reading Order

The recommended reading order is to follow publication order within each series.

• Start with Assaulted Caramel if you want her most popular series, the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries.
• If you prefer a magical twist, begin with Crime and Poetry in the Magical Bookshop Mysteries.
• For fans of historical settings, the Living History Museum Mysteries provide a unique backdrop.

While each book can be read as a standalone, publication order ensures you follow the character growth and recurring relationships.

Complete Book Series List (Checklist)

Here’s a checklist of Amanda Flower’s work for easy tracking:

• Amish Candy Shop Mysteries — 13 books (2017–2024)
• Magical Bookshop Mysteries — 5 books (2016–2022)
• Living History Museum Mysteries — 2 books (2015)
• Magical Garden Mysteries — 2 books (2017–2019)
• India Hayes Mysteries — 2 books (2010–2012)
• Amish Quilt Shop Mysteries (as Isabella Alan) — 5 books (2013–2016)

Latest Release

The latest release is Honey Drop Dead (2024) in the Amish Candy Shop Mysteries. Amanda Flower continues to release books regularly, so fans can expect more installments in 2025 and beyond.

FAQs

Here are some common questions and answers about Amanda Flower books in order.

How many Amish Candy Shop Mysteries are there?
There are 13 books as of 2024.

Is the Amish Candy Shop series finished?
No, the series is ongoing, with more expected.

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

Does Amanda Flower use another name?
Yes, she also writes as Isabella Alan.

Which Amanda Flower series is most popular?
The Amish Candy Shop Mysteries are her most widely read and best-selling series.

Does Amanda Flower write standalones?
While most of her work is in series, some short stories and novellas exist.

Related Series

If you enjoy Amanda Flower’s cozy mysteries, you may also like:

• Daryl Wood Gerber Books in Order – Culinary and book-themed cozies.
• Ellie Alexander Books in Order – Small-town bakery mysteries.
• Leslie Meier Books in Order – Holiday-focused cozy mysteries.

These authors share Flower’s cozy style, with heartwarming communities and lighthearted mysteries.

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