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Kate Kingsbury

Bestselling Author • 12 Series • 54 Books

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54
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🎯 Where Should I Start?

Best Starting Point
Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books
Start with: Room with a Clue (1993)
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Publication Order of Try To Remember Books
Start with: The Mercenary And The Marriage Vow (1998)
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Publication Order of Rodeo Men Books
Start with: Home is Where the Cowboy Is (1998)

About Kate Kingsbury

Kate Kingsbury is one of the three pen names given by the novelist Doreen Roberts Height, who is British by birth and works in the genre of Romance, and Mystery & Thrillers. She was born on October 24 in London, England and that was the time of world war II. Most of the wartime of her childhood was spent in London in places like air raid shelters and school. Her art of storytelling started during the time of war. When everyone got scared because of the noises outside, she used to start telling stories and this went on and became a regular. Her first story was printed when she was 8 years old and it was printed in the British National Newspaper. After that the second one came when she was in her late fifties. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series, Kate Kingsbury has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Kate Kingsbury

Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books
23 books 1993–2019
1

Room with a Clue

Room with a Clue continues the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1993
2

Do Not Disturb

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books with Do Not Disturb, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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1994
3

Service for Two

Service for Two is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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1994
4

Eat, Drink, and Be Buried

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books with Eat, Drink, and Be Buried, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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1994
5

Check-Out Time

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books with Check-Out Time, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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1995
6

Grounds for Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Grounds for Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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1995
7

Pay the Piper

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books with Pay the Piper, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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1996
8

Chivalry is Dead

A gripping mystery unfolds in Chivalry is Dead as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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1996
9

Ring for Tomb Service

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books with Ring for Tomb Service, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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1997
10

Death with Reservations

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death with Reservations as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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1998
11

Dying Room Only

Dying Room Only is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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1998
12

Maid to Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Maid to Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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1999
13

No Clue at the Inn

No Clue at the Inn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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2003
14

Slay Bells

Slay Bells is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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2006
15

Shrouds of Holly

Shrouds of Holly continues the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2007
16

Ringing in Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Ringing in Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2008
17

Decked with Folly

Decked with Folly is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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2009
18

Mistletoe and Mayhem

Mistletoe and Mayhem continues the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2010
19

Herald of Death

A gripping mystery unfolds in Herald of Death as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2011
20

The Clue is in the Pudding

The Clue is in the Pudding continues the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2012
21

Mulled Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Mulled Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2013
22

A Perilous Promise

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books with A Perilous Promise, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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2016
23

A Merry Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Merry Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2019
Publication Order of Try To Remember Books
1 books 1998–1998
1

The Mercenary And The Marriage Vow

The Mercenary And The Marriage Vow is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Try To Remember Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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1998
Publication Order of Rodeo Men Books
3 books 1998–1999
1

Home is Where the Cowboy Is

Home is Where the Cowboy Is is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rodeo Men Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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1998
2

The Maverick's Bride

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Rodeo Men Books with The Maverick's Bride, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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1999
3

A Forever Kind of Cowboy

A Forever Kind of Cowboy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Rodeo Men Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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1999
Publication Order of He's My Hero Books
1 books 1999–1999
1

The Marriage Beat

The Marriage Beat continues the Publication Order of He's My Hero Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1999
Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books
9 books 2001–2006
1

A Bicycle Built for Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in A Bicycle Built for Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2001
2

Death is in the Air

A gripping mystery unfolds in Death is in the Air as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2001
3

For Whom Death Tolls

A gripping mystery unfolds in For Whom Death Tolls as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2002
4

Dig Deep for Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dig Deep for Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2002
5

Paint by Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Paint by Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2003
6

Berried Alive

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books with Berried Alive, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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2004
7

Fire When Ready

Fire When Ready is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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2004
8

Wedding Rows

Wedding Rows continues the Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2006
9

An Unmentionable Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in An Unmentionable Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Manor House Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2006
Publication Order of Bellehaven House Mysteries Books
3 books 2008–2009
1

High Marks for Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in High Marks for Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Bellehaven House Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2008
2

Finished Off

Finished Off is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Bellehaven House Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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2009
3

Murder Has No Class

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder Has No Class as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Bellehaven House Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2009
Publication Order of Raven's Nest Books
4 books 2011–2014
1

Mind Over Murder

A gripping mystery unfolds in Mind Over Murder as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Raven's Nest Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2011
2

A Sinister Sense

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Raven's Nest Books with A Sinister Sense, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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2012
3

Trouble Vision

Trouble Vision continues the Publication Order of Raven's Nest Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2013
4

Extra Sensory Deception

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Raven's Nest Books with Extra Sensory Deception, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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2014
Publication Order of The Portal Books
2 books 2016–2018
1

Fractured

Fractured continues the Publication Order of The Portal Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2016
2

Cracked

Cracked continues the Publication Order of The Portal Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
Publication Order of Merry Ghost Inn Mysteries Books
3 books 2017–2018
1

Dead and Breakfast

A gripping mystery unfolds in Dead and Breakfast as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Merry Ghost Inn Mysteries Books series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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2017
2

Doom with a View

Doom with a View is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Merry Ghost Inn Mysteries Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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2017
3

Be Our Ghost

Be Our Ghost continues the Publication Order of Merry Ghost Inn Mysteries Books story arc with Kate Kingsbury's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2018
Publication Order of Misty Bay Tearoom Books
2 books 2021–2022
1

In Hot Water

In Hot Water is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Misty Bay Tearoom Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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2021
2

In Too Steep

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Misty Bay Tearoom Books with In Too Steep, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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2022
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 2025–2025
1

A Nice Cup of Tea

Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with A Nice Cup of Tea, another outstanding contribution from Kate Kingsbury.

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2025
Publication Order of Anthologies
2 books 1997–2012
1

Murder, They Wrote

A gripping mystery unfolds in Murder, They Wrote as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Kate Kingsbury's mastery of suspense.

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1997
2

Cast of Characters

Cast of Characters is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Kate Kingsbury have come to expect.

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2012

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kate Kingsbury?

Kate Kingsbury is a bestselling author known for 12 book series containing over 54 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books, Publication Order of Try To Remember Books, Publication Order of Rodeo Men Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Kate Kingsbury series to start with?

For readers new to Kate Kingsbury's work, the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 23 books. Begin with Room with a Clue to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Kate Kingsbury written?

Kate Kingsbury has written over 54 books across 12 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Kate Kingsbury books in order?

Yes, reading Kate Kingsbury's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Kate Kingsbury write in?

Kate Kingsbury writes primarily in fiction. With 12 series across 54 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Kate Kingsbury's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Kate Kingsbury's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Kate Kingsbury's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Kate Kingsbury's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Pennyfoot Hotel Mysteries Books series. The first book, Room with a Clue, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.