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ⓘ About Summer Prescott
Summer enjoys travel, and was honored to be a featured speaker at the International Writers’ Conference in Cuenca, Ecuador, in May of 2018. She is the owner of Summer Prescott Books Publishing, and is responsible for a combined catalog of a lot of books. Helping and mentoring new cozy writers launch their careers has been a passion of Summer’s for a long time. “A Murder Moist Foul” is the first novel in the “Frosted Love Cozy Mystery” series and was released in 2015. A little bit of competition never hurt anybody. However it just may kill them. Melissa Gladstone, a cupcake shop owner, is a hometown southern girl, with a nose for clues and a talent for tasty cupcakes.
All Book Series by Summer Prescott
1
A Brew Most Bitter
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2022
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2
A Motive Most Bitter
Book 2 of 8 · published 2022
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3
An Intention Most Bitter
Book 3 of 8 · published 2022
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4
A Deed Most Bitter
Book 4 of 8 · published 2022
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5
A Retreat Most Bitter
Book 5 of 8 · published 2022
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6
A Legacy Most Bitter
Book 6 of 8 · published 2022
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7
A Shot Most Bitter
Book 7 of 8 · published 2022
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8
A Scheme Most Bitter
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2022
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Homicide and Honeycrisps
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2020
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2
Felonies and Fujis
Book 2 of 3 · published 2020
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3
Perpetrators and Pumpkins
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2020
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1
Headlines of Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2019 Co-authored · Susie Gayle
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2
A Chuckle of Murder
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019 Co-authored · Susie Gayle
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1
Cookies and Crime
Single-title series · published 2019
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1
Kidnappers and Killers
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2019
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2
Books and Bodies
Book 2 of 7 · published 2019
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3
Homicide and Holidays
Book 3 of 7 · published 2019
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4
Questions and Quarantine
Book 4 of 7 · published 2020
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5
Feasting and Felonies
Book 5 of 7 · published 2020
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6
The Paths We Take
Book 6 of 7 · published 2021
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7
Vows and Villainy
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2022
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1
New England Clambake Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2015
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2
Clamshells and Murder
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2020
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1
Criminals and Coral
Single-title series · published 2019 Co-authored · Gretchen Allen
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1
Vanilla Bean Killer
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 2017
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2
Star Spangled Killer
Book 2 of 16 · published 2017
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3
Salted Caramel Killer
Book 3 of 16 · published 2017
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4
Caramel Pretzel Killer
Book 4 of 16 · published 2017
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5
Southern Pecan Killer
Book 5 of 16 · published 2017
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6
Creamy Pumpkin Killer
Book 6 of 16 · published 2017
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7
Butterscotch Dream Killer
Book 7 of 16 · published 2017
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8
Frostycake Murder
Book 8 of 16 · published 2017
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9
Cookie Dough Killer
Book 9 of 16 · published 2018
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10
Butter Pecan Killer
Book 10 of 16 · published 2018
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11
German Chocolate Killer
Book 11 of 16 · published 2018
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12
Tropical Punch Killer
Book 12 of 16 · published 2018
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13
Chocolate Cherry Killer
Book 13 of 16 · published 2018
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14
Sweet Strawberry Killer
Book 14 of 16 · published 2018
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15
Killer Gingerbread Cupcakes
Book 15 of 16 · published 2019
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16
You Can't Kill a Cupcake
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 2019
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1
The Quiet Type
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2017
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2
The Killing Girl
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2019
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1
Cornfield Calamity
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2024
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2
Farm Table Felonies
Book 2 of 7 · published 2024
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3
Produce Perpetrator
Book 3 of 7 · published 2024
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4
Pickle Jar Penalties
Book 4 of 7 · published 2024
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5
Stockyard Suspects
Book 5 of 7 · published 2024
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6
Baa-Baa Bad Medicine
Book 6 of 7 · published 2024
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7
Fully Vetted
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2024
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1
Lured By Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024
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4
The Reel Truth
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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1
A Murder Moist Foul
Series opener · book 1 of 32 · published 2015
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2
A Pinch of Murder / Fleur De Kill
Book 2 of 32 · published 2015
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3
Half Baked Murder / Murder So Sweet
Book 3 of 32 · published 2018
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4
A Mouthful of Murder
Book 4 of 32 · published 2018
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5
Cupcakes and Murder
Book 5 of 32 · published 2018
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6
Orange Marmalade Murder / Black Bottom Murder
Book 6 of 32 · published 2018
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7
Buttercream Murder
Book 7 of 32 · published 2018
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8
Teddy Bear Murder / Rum Cake Murder
Book 8 of 32 · published 2019
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9
Honey Dripped Murder / Pink Velvet Murder
Book 9 of 32 · published 2019
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10
Devil's Food Murder
Book 10 of 32 · published 2019
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11
Cereal Cupcake Murder / Creamsicle Murder
Book 11 of 32 · published 2019
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12
Plain Vanilla Murder
Book 12 of 32 · published 2019
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13
Strawberry Murder
Book 13 of 32 · published 2019
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14
Raspberry Creme Murder
Book 14 of 32 · published 2019
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15
Mango Madness Murder
Book 15 of 32 · published 2019
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16
Chocolate Filled Murder
Book 16 of 32 · published 2019
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17
Pumpkin Spice Murder
Book 17 of 32 · published 2019
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18
Apple Cider Murder
Book 18 of 32 · published 2019
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19
S'More Murder
Book 19 of 32 · published 2019
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20
Chocolate Fudge Murder
Book 20 of 32 · published 2019
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21
Gingerbread Murder
Book 21 of 32 · published 2019
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22
Peppermint Murder
Book 22 of 32 · published 2019
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23
Eggnog Murder
Book 23 of 32 · published 2019
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24
Sugar Cookies and Murder
Book 24 of 32 · published 2019
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25
Peanut Buttery Murder / Peanut Brittle Murder
Book 25 of 32 · published 2019
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26
Fruitcake Murder
Book 26 of 32 · published 2019
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27
Champagne Murder
Book 27 of 32 · published 2019
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28
Hot Chocolate Murder
Book 28 of 32 · published 2019
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29
Cranberry Orange Murder
Book 29 of 32 · published 2019
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30
Apple Crisp Murder
Book 30 of 32 · published 2019
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31
White Chocolate Murder
Book 31 of 32 · published 2019
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Red Hot Velvet Murder
Latest in the series · book 32 of 32 · published 2019
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1
Died 'em Cowboy
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2025
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2
Spurred Up Secrets
Book 2 of 3 · published 2025
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3
Train'd in Hiding
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2025
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1
BBQ, Bikers, and Murder / Patriot's Passing
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2016
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2
Baby Back Murder
Book 2 of 8 · published 2016
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3
Nacho Usual Murder
Book 3 of 8 · published 2017
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4
Hawgs, Dawgs, and Murder
Book 4 of 8 · published 2017
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5
Killer Barbeque / Twists and Tears
Book 5 of 8 · published 2017
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6
Home Grown Murder / Entitled to Murder
Book 6 of 8 · published 2017
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7
Bittersweet Murder
Book 7 of 8 · published 2017
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8
Burnt Endz
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2019
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1
Christmas Reunion Killer
Single-title series · published 2018
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1
Irish Creme Killer
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2016
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2
Coconut Creme Killer
Book 2 of 15 · published 2016
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3
Caramel Creme Killer
Book 3 of 15 · published 2016
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4
Chai Cupcake Killer
Book 4 of 15 · published 2016
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5
Streusel Creme Killer
Book 5 of 15 · published 2016
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6
Peaches and Creme Killer
Book 6 of 15 · published 2016
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7
Marshmallow Creme Killer
Book 7 of 15 · published 2016
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8
Boston Cream Killer
Book 8 of 15 · published 2016
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9
Bourbon Creme Killer
Book 9 of 15 · published 2016
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10
Spiced Latte Killer
Book 10 of 15 · published 2016
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11
Toffee Apple Killer
Book 11 of 15 · published 2016
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12
Peppermint Mocha Killer
Book 12 of 15 · published 2017
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13
Sweetheart Killer
Book 13 of 15 · published 2017
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14
Killer Me Green
Book 14 of 15 · published 2017
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15
Blue Suede Killer
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2017
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1
Show and Sell
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2023
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5
Sell, Bark, Repeat
Book 5 of 8 · published 2023
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7
Sit, Stay, Stalk
Book 7 of 8 · published 2024
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8
Fools Ruff In
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2024
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1
A Lime to Kill
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2015
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3
The Lime and the Dead
Book 3 of 8 · published 2020
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6
A Deadly Slice of Lime
Book 6 of 8 · published 2020
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7
Death, Limes, and Videotape
Book 7 of 8 · published 2020
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8
Live and Lime Die
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2020
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1
Cozy Conspiracy
Single-title series · published 2020
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1
Hitting the Jackpot
Single-title series · published 2019
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1
Ain't Nothin' But a...Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2022
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2
A Hunk of Burnin'...Murder
Book 2 of 3 · published 2023
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3
Beyond the Boardwalk
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2023
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1
Bodies In The Bayou
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2025
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2
Santa in the Swamp
Book 2 of 11 · published 2025
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3
Clues and a Crawfish
Book 3 of 11 · published 2026
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4
Gators in the Grass
Book 4 of 11 · published 2026
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5
Shook At The Show
Book 5 of 11 · published 2026
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6
Possum on the Porch
Book 6 of 11 · published 2026
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7
Fright on the Fish Pole
Book 7 of 11 · published 2026
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8
Corpse at the Cookoff
Book 8 of 11 · published 2026
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9
Diva in the Dress Shop
Book 9 of 11 · published 2026
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10
Thief in the Theatre
Book 10 of 11 · published 2026
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11
Mayhem at the Museum
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2026
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1
Tempest in a Tea Room
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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2
Hot Tea and a Cold Case
Book 2 of 3 · published 2021
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3
Teas, Keys, and Mysteries
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2022
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1
A Match Made in Murder
Series opener · book 1 of 11 · published 2017
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2
A Blush of Murder
Book 2 of 11 · published 2018
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3
A Slippery Slope of Murder
Book 3 of 11 · published 2019
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4
A Twinkle of Murder
Book 4 of 11 · published 2019
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5
A Blossom of Murder
Book 5 of 11 · published 2019
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7
Home for the Holidays
Book 7 of 11 · published 2019
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10
Echoes of Murder
Book 10 of 11 · published 2020
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11
Christmas Songbird
Latest in the series · book 11 of 11 · published 2021
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1
Mewy Christmas
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2021
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2
Charming Chalice
Book 2 of 8 · published 2021
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3
Hang Out the Stalkings
Book 3 of 8 · published 2021
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4
Not a Creature Was Purring
Book 4 of 8 · published 2022
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5
Come Home for Christmas
Book 5 of 8 · published 2023
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6
A Swatch of Murder
Book 6 of 8 · published 2023
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7
Nutcracker Nemesis
Book 7 of 8 · published 2024
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8
Home With the Holidays
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2024
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1
The 12 Slays of Christmas
Series opener · book 1 of 7 · published 2017
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2
Christmas Cookie Cozies
Book 2 of 7 · published 2020
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3
Cozy Christmas Reunion
Book 3 of 7 · published 2020
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4
Dishing Up Murder: A Delicious Cozy Mystery Collection
Book 4 of 7 · published 2021
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6
A Very Cozy Halloween
Book 6 of 7 · published 2021
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7
Holiday Favorites: Six Mysteries from Your Favorite Series
Latest in the series · book 7 of 7 · published 2021
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Summer Prescott?
Summer enjoys travel, and was honored to be a featured speaker at the International Writers’ Conference in Cuenca, Ecuador, in May of 2018. She is the owner of Summer Prescott Books Publishing, and is responsible for a combined catalog of a lot of books. Helping and mentoring new cozy writers launch their careers has been a passion of Summer’s for a long time. “A Murder Moist Foul” is the first novel in the “Frosted Love Cozy Mystery” series and was released in 2015.
Which Summer Prescott series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Frosted Love Cozy Mystery series, the earliest of Summer Prescott's multi-book series: it opens with A Murder Moist Foul (2015) and runs to 32 books across 2015–2019, ending with Red Hot Velvet Murder (2019). Summer Prescott's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Summer Prescott written?
Summer Prescott has 173 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2015 and 2026. 147 of them belong to 23 named series — the largest being the Frosted Love Cozy Mystery series with 32 books — and 26 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Summer Prescott's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Summer Prescott's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Frosted Love Cozy Mystery (2015–2019, 32 books), Key West Culinary Cozy (2015–2020, 8 books) and Clambake Cozy Mysteries (2015–2020, 2 books), plus 20 more.
How are Summer Prescott's books organised into series?
This guide splits Summer Prescott's 173 books into 23 named series and 26 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Frosted Love Cozy Mystery (32 books, 2015–2019); Cupcakes in Paradise (16 books, 2017–2019); INNcredibly Sweet (15 books, 2016–2017); Sweet Home Louisiana Cozy Mysteries (11 books, 2025–2026); 33rd Street Roastery Cozy Mysteries (8 books, 2022), plus 18 further series.
