📚 Where to Start?

Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books Best for beginners - Start with "Lye in Wait" (2007)
Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books Popular choice - Start with "Brownies and Broomsticks" (2012)
Publication Order of Enchanted Garden Mystery Books Popular choice - Start with "Daisies for Innocence" (2016)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Popular choice - Start with "Shotgun Moon" (2013)

About the Author

Born and raised in the western side of the U.S. Bailey Cates earned her degrees in English and Philosophy while attending the Colorado State University. Shortly after which she wrote the series of mystery novels ‘the Home Crafting Mysteries’. She had moved to the Pacific Northwest and it was there she got the inspiration for the mystery novels. She lived it that area for about 20 years. Apart from writing novels Cates has also tried her hand at being a driver’s license examiner and a newspaper ad manager. None of these jobs ever seem to be the right fit for her so she moved on. She was the localization program manager for Microsoft and that made her travel a lot. She came back to Colorado and started her full time career as an author. She started her career with the books Magical Bak. Bailey Cates is the author of over 21 books across 4 series. Their most famous work is the Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books series, which has garnered millions of readers worldwide. With such a prolific career, Bailey Cates has established themselves as one of the most influential authors in contemporary fiction.

Book Series in Publication Order

Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books

6 books
  • Lye in Wait In 'Lye in Wait', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books saga.
    (2007) ⭐ Start here
  • Heaven Preserve Us In 'Heaven Preserve Us', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books saga.
    (2008) ⭐ Start here
  • Spin a Wicked Web Join the adventure in 'Spin a Wicked Web' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books series by Bailey Cates.
    (2009) ⭐ Start here
  • Something Borrowed, Something Bleu In 'Something Borrowed, Something Bleu', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books saga.
    (2010) ⭐ Start here
  • Wined and Died Experience the magic of 'Wined and Died' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books universe.
    (2011) ⭐ Start here
  • Deadly Row to Hoe In 'Deadly Row to Hoe', a gripping mystery unfolds that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Part of the Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books series by Bailey Cates.
    (2012) ⭐ Start here

Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books

11 books
  • Brownies and Broomsticks In 'Brownies and Broomsticks', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books saga.
    (2012)
  • Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti 'Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books series by Bailey Cates.
    (2012)
  • Charms and Chocolate Chips Join the adventure in 'Charms and Chocolate Chips' as the story unfolds across the Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books series by Bailey Cates.
    (2013)
  • Some Enchanted Éclair Experience the magic of 'Some Enchanted Éclair' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books universe.
    (2014)
  • Magic and Macaroons 'Magic and Macaroons' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books series by Bailey Cates.
    (2015)
  • Spells and Scones 'Spells and Scones' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books series by Bailey Cates.
    (2016)
  • Potions and Pastries Experience the magic of 'Potions and Pastries' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books universe.
    (2017)
  • Cookies and Clairvoyance The Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books series continues with 'Cookies and Clairvoyance', another thrilling entry from Bailey Cates.
    (2019)
  • Witches and Wedding Cake 'Witches and Wedding Cake' brings readers into a world of magic and wonder in the Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books series by Bailey Cates.
    (2020)
  • Spirits and Sourdough 'Spirits and Sourdough' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books series, set in the world Bailey Cates has created.
    (2021)
  • Rituals and Rolling Pins Experience the magic of 'Rituals and Rolling Pins' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books universe.
    (2026)

Publication Order of Enchanted Garden Mystery Books

3 books
  • Daisies for Innocence 'Daisies for Innocence' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Enchanted Garden Mystery Books series, set in the world Bailey Cates has created.
    (2016)
  • Nightshade for Warning In 'Nightshade for Warning', readers discover a captivating tale that continues the Publication Order of Enchanted Garden Mystery Books saga.
    (2017)
  • Marigolds for Malice 'Marigolds for Malice' is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Enchanted Garden Mystery Books series, set in the world Bailey Cates has created.
    (2018)

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

1 books
  • Shotgun Moon Experience the magic of 'Shotgun Moon' as it builds upon the beloved Publication Order of Standalone Novels universe.
    (2013)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Bailey Cates?

Bailey Cates is a bestselling author known for 4 book series containing over 21 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books, Publication Order of Magical Bakery Mystery Books, Publication Order of Enchanted Garden Mystery Books. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

Q: What is the best Bailey Cates book series to start with?

For readers new to Bailey Cates's work, we recommend starting with the Publication Order of Home Crafting Mystery Books series. This series showcases the author's signature style and is considered one of their most accessible and engaging works. With 6 books, it offers a perfect entry point to Bailey Cates's writing.

Q: How many books has Bailey Cates written?

Bailey Cates has written over 21 books across 4 different series. From thriller mysteries to fantasy adventures, their diverse body of work offers something for every reader.