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Publication Order of Affair with Hair Cozy Mysteries Books
Start with: Mousse and Murder (2024)
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Publication Order of Cate Kensie Mysteries Books
Start with: The Secret of Dunhaven Castle (2019)
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Publication Order of Cate Kensie Paranormal Mysteries Books
Start with: Dilemma at Dunhaven Castle (2026)
ⓘ About Nellie H. Steele
Nellie H. Steele is a published author and a story teller who does not just write books, she writes the types of stories that her characters tell her. Her characters often have distinct voices and minds of their own and often take over, guiding hre through the various stories of adventure, mystery, romance, and suspense. Nellie has been a bookworm for all her life. She vividly remembers sitting on the concrete floor of her childhood library, reading Nancy Drew books and always dreaming that she might solve mysteries of her own. She is now an award-winning author who spends her days coming up with intricate worlds and characters that you can’t forget and feel like old friends. Nellie’s house is literally a zoo thanks to the rescue animals she has who love to nap as she writes.
All Book Series by Nellie H. Steele
1
Mousse and Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2024
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2
Hairspray and Homicide
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026
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1
The Secret of Dunhaven Castle
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2019
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2
Murder at Dunhaven Castle
Book 2 of 10 · published 2020
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3
Holiday Heist at Dunhaven Castle
Book 3 of 10 · published 2020
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4
Danger at Dunhaven Castle
Book 4 of 10 · published 2021
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5
A Spy at Dunhaven Castle
Book 5 of 10 · published 2022
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6
Missing from Dunhaven Castle
Book 6 of 10 · published 2023
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7
Taken from Dunhaven Castle
Book 7 of 10 · published 2023
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8
Trouble at Dunhaven Castle
Book 8 of 10 · published 2024
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9
Reckoning at Dunhaven Castle
Book 9 of 10 · published 2025
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10
Wedding at Dunhaven Castle
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2025
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1
Dilemma at Dunhaven Castle
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2026
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2
Death at Dunhaven Castle
Book 2 of 3 · published 2027
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3
Shadows of Dunhaven Castle
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2027
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1
Rise of a Pirate
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2022
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2
A Pirate's Life for Ri
Book 2 of 3 · published 2023
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3
A Pirate's Gem for Ri
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2024
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1
The Billionaire's Royal Secret
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2024
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2
The Billionaire's Royal Challenge
Book 2 of 3 · published 2024
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3
The Billionaire's Royal Crown
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2024
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1
Death of a Duchess
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2021
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2
Letter to a Duchess
Book 2 of 6 · published 2022
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3
Asylum for a Duchess
Book 3 of 6 · published 2023
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4
Danger for a Duchess
Book 4 of 6 · published 2024
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5
Turmoil for a Duchess
Book 5 of 6 · published 2025
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6
Secrets for a Duchess
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026
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1
Secrets of Stormwatch
Single-title series · published 2027
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1
Murder Most Eastern
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2025
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2
Murder Most Scenic
Book 2 of 4 · published 2025
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3
Murder Most Quiet
Book 3 of 4 · published 2025
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4
Murder Most Wild
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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1
Chris Gets the Girl
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024
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2
Emily Wins His Heart
Book 2 of 4 · published 2025
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3
Lena Saves Her Love
Book 3 of 4 · published 2025
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4
Aaron Finds His Forever
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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1
Crowned by Love
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2026
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2
Crowned by Devotion
Book 2 of 3 · published 2026
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3
Crowned by Forever
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
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1
Stone's Throw to Romance
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2025
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2
Stone's Throw to Loyalty
Book 2 of 8 · published 2025
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3
Stone's Throw to Trust
Book 3 of 8 · published 2025
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4
Stone's Throw to Devotion
Book 4 of 8 · published 2025
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5
Stone's Throw to Commitment
Book 5 of 8 · published 2025
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6
Stone's Throw to Unity
Book 6 of 8 · published 2025
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7
Stone's Throw to Love
Book 7 of 8 · published 2025
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8
Stone's Throw to Forever
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2025
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1
Bet on a Billionaire
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2024
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2
Blackmail of a Billionaire
Book 2 of 8 · published 2024
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3
Bargain with a Billionaire
Book 3 of 8 · published 2024
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4
Battle with a Billionaire
Book 4 of 8 · published 2024
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5
Betrayal of a Billionaire
Book 5 of 8 · published 2024
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6
Bluff by a Billionaire
Book 6 of 8 · published 2024
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7
Believing in a Billionaire
Book 7 of 8 · published 2024
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8
Bliss with a Billionaire
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2024
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1
The Secret Keepers
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2021
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2
Murder in the Tower
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2021
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1
Ghosts, Lore & a House by the Shore
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2022
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2
Spirits, Tales & a Body by the Bales
Book 2 of 9 · published 2023
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3
All Aboard for Sabotage
Book 3 of 9 · published 2023
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4
Legends, Tea & a Ghost Named Ri
Book 4 of 9 · published 2024
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5
Maine, Moose & a Killer on the Loose
Book 5 of 9 · published 2024
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6
Journals, Lies & a Ghost in Disguise
Book 6 of 9 · published 2025
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7
Whispers, Screams & a Killer with Schemes
Book 7 of 9 · published 2026
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8
Storms, Rain & a Killer on the Train
Book 8 of 9 · published 2027
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9
Secrets, Tea & a Murder by the Sea
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2027
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1
Accidentally His
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2026
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7
Unforgivably His
Book 7 of 8 · published 2027
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8
Endlessly His
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2027
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1
Hearts Across Time
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2025
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2
Bridges Across Time
Book 2 of 3 · published 2025
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3
Destined Across Time
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
Cleopatra's Tomb
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 2020
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2
Secret of the Ankhs
Book 2 of 5 · published 2021
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3
The Lost Treasure of Drakon
Book 3 of 5 · published 2022
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5
The Amber Room
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2026
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1
Moving is Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2022
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2
Business is Murder
Book 2 of 6 · published 2023
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4
Weekends are Murder
Book 4 of 6 · published 2024
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5
Holidays are Murder
Book 5 of 6 · published 2025
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6
Vacations are Murder
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2026
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1
Murder of Pearl
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2022
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2
Mayhem in the Mansion
Book 2 of 3 · published 2023
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3
Mutiny at the Manor
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
Her Last Best Friend
Series opener · book 1 of 6 · published 2026
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2
Her Last Good Deed
Book 2 of 6 · published 2026
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3
Her Last Buried Secret
Book 3 of 6 · published 2026
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4
Her Last Quiet Lie
Book 4 of 6 · published 2026
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5
Her Last Chosen Family
Book 5 of 6 · published 2027
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6
Her Last Honest Moment
Latest in the series · book 6 of 6 · published 2027
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1
Shadows of the Past
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2020
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2
Stolen Portrait Stolen Soul
Book 2 of 8 · published 2020
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6
In the Shadow of Darkness
Book 6 of 8 · published 2023
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8
Wayward
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2026
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1
Shadow Origins
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2023
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9
Shadow Legend
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2024
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1
Lost Relics
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2027
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2
Lost Records
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2027
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1
Ghostly Gossip
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2024
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2
Mysterious Murmurs
Book 2 of 7 · published 2024
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4
Enigmatic Echoes
Book 4 of 7 · published 2025
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7
Sinister Secrets
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2026
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1
Marrying Off My Husband
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024
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3
Death by Invitation
Book 3 of 4 · published 2024
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4
Murder Most Frigid
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2027
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nellie H. Steele?
Nellie H. Steele is a published author and a story teller who does not just write books, she writes the types of stories that her characters tell her. Her characters often have distinct voices and minds of their own and often take over, guiding hre through the various stories of adventure, mystery, romance, and suspense. Nellie has been a bookworm for all her life.
Which Nellie H. Steele series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Cate Kensie Mysteries series, the earliest of Nellie H. Steele's multi-book series: it opens with The Secret of Dunhaven Castle (2019) and runs to 10 books across 2019–2025, ending with Wedding at Dunhaven Castle (2025). Nellie H. Steele's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Nellie H. Steele written?
Nellie H. Steele has 127 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2019 and 2027. 123 of them belong to 24 named series — the largest being the Cate Kensie Mysteries series with 10 books — and 4 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Nellie H. Steele's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Nellie H. Steele's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Cate Kensie Mysteries (2019–2025, 10 books), Shadow Slayers (2020–2026, 8 books) and Maggie Edwards Adventure (2020–2026, 5 books), plus 21 more.
How are Nellie H. Steele's books organised into series?
This guide splits Nellie H. Steele's 127 books into 24 named series and 4 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Cate Kensie Mysteries (10 books, 2019–2025); Lily & Cassie By the Sea Mystery (9 books, 2022–2027); Shelving Magic (9 books, 2023–2024); Hearts and High Stakes (8 books, 2025); Hearts and Holdings (8 books, 2024), plus 19 further series.
