Krista Davis Books in Order (Complete Reading Guide)

The best way to read Krista Davis is by series and publication order. She is a bestselling cozy mystery author, best known for the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws & Claws Mysteries, and the Pen & Ink Mysteries. Below, you’ll find all her reading orders explained, complete book lists, the latest release updates, and helpful FAQs.

Publication Order

Krista Davis writes multiple cozy mystery series, each with its own setting and flavor. Here’s the complete publication order for each.

Domestic Diva Mysteries

Sophie Winston, an event planner and domestic advice columnist in Virginia, juggles parties, friends, and plenty of murder cases.

1. The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (2008)
2. The Diva Takes the Cake (2009)
3. The Diva Paints the Town (2010)
4. The Diva Cooks a Goose (2010)
5. The Diva Haunts the House (2011)
6. The Diva Digs Up the Dirt (2012)
7. The Diva Frosts a Cupcake (2013)
8. The Diva Wraps It Up (2014)
9. The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss (2015)
10. The Diva Serves High Tea (2016)
11. The Diva Cooks Up a Storm (2018)
12. The Diva Sweetens the Pie (2019)
13. The Diva Spices It Up (2020)
14. The Diva Serves Forbidden Fruit (2021)
15. The Diva Says Cheesecake! (2022)
16. The Diva Delivers on a Promise (2023)
17. The Diva Goes Overboard (2024)

Paws & Claws Mysteries

Set in Wagtail, Virginia, this series stars Holly Miller, who manages a pet-friendly inn and solves mysteries with her dog and cat.

1. Murder, She Barked (2013)
2. The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer (2014)
3. Murder Most Howl (2015)
4. Mission Impawsible (2017)
5. Not a Creature Was Purring (2017)
6. The Dog Who Knew Too Much (2018)
7. Big Little Spies (2021)
8. Gone But Not Furgotten (2022)
9. Whiskers and Lies (2023)

Pen & Ink Mysteries

Florrie Fox, a coloring book artist and bookstore manager in Georgetown, Washington D.C., finds herself in the middle of clever mysteries.

1. Color Me Murder (2018)
2. The Coloring Crook (2018)
3. Murder Outside the Lines (2021)

Chronological Order

For Krista Davis, chronological order matches publication order within each series. The stories are sequential, following character relationships and seasonal settings. There are no prequels or time-shifted entries, so reading by publication order is also reading in story order.

Recommended Reading Order

When readers ask about “reading order,” they may mean either author intent or fan recommendations. For Krista Davis, the advice is straightforward:

• Start with the first book of any series that appeals to you.
• If you enjoy foodie and lifestyle cozies, begin with The Diva Runs Out of Thyme.
• If you love pet-centered mysteries, start with Murder, She Barked.
• If you prefer artsy, bookish settings, go with Color Me Murder.

All series are independent, so you don’t need to read across them in sequence. Just stay in order within each series to avoid character development spoilers.

Complete Book Series List

Here’s a complete checklist of Krista Davis’s cozy mysteries.

• Domestic Diva Mysteries (17 books, 2008–2024; ongoing)
• Paws & Claws Mysteries (9 books, 2013–2023; ongoing)
• Pen & Ink Mysteries (3 books, 2018–2021; complete/hiatus)
• Anthologies & Short Stories: Krista Davis has contributed to cozy collections featuring culinary and holiday-themed stories.

Upcoming and Latest Release

The latest release is The Diva Goes Overboard (2024) in the Domestic Diva Mysteries.
No new Paws & Claws or Pen & Ink installments have been officially announced yet, but the Domestic Diva series remains active.

FAQs

Here are some common questions and answers about Krista Davis books in order.

How many Krista Davis books are there?
She has published nearly 30 cozy mystery novels across three main series.

Is the Domestic Diva series finished?
No, it is ongoing with 17 books as of 2024.

Is the Paws & Claws series finished?
No, it is still open, with the latest being Whiskers and Lies (2023).

What order should I read Krista Davis books?
Read each series in publication order, starting from book one.

Which Krista Davis series is most popular?
The Domestic Diva Mysteries are her flagship and most widely recognized series.

Does Krista Davis write standalones?
Currently, she focuses on her mystery series rather than standalones.

Related Series You May Like

Fans of Krista Davis often enjoy similar cozy mystery authors: Paige Shelton, Kate Carlisle, Jenn McKinlay, Vicki Delany, Carlene O’Connor, and Elizabeth Penney.

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