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Publication Order of Blossom Bay Shorts Books
Start with: Murder by the Bay (2016)
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Start with: Ranch and Red Herrings (2025)
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Publication Order of Bluegrass Romance Books
Start with: Grooming Mr. Right (2013)
ⓘ About Tonya Kappes
Tonya Kappes is a bestselling author that works within the genres of mystery and romance. +Biography Tonya Kappes is a USA Today Bestselling author that writes humorous southern mystery novels. Though, Tonya will be the first to tell you that her writing efforts are not merely restricted to Southern novels. She can be more accurately described as a writer of women’s fiction, especially considering some of the plots and concepts she has experimented with. With more than a dozen novels under her name, not to mention the novellas, Kappes has garnered a lot of success over a relatively short time period. A member of the Amazon Movers and Shakers, you will be hard-pressed to find a self-published author that is as successful as Kappes.
All Book Series by Tonya Kappes
1
Murder by the Bay
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2016
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2
Romance by the Bay
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2016
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1
Ranch and Red Herrings
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2025
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2
Lassoes & Lies
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2026
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1
Grooming Mr. Right
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2013
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2
Taming Mr. Right
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2014
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1
Bound By Secrets
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2026
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2
Deadly First Edition
Book 2 of 3 · published 2026
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3
The Nook Before Christmas
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
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1
Beaches, Bungalows, and Burglaries
Series opener · book 1 of 47 · published 2018
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2
Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts
Book 2 of 47 · published 2018
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3
Forests, Fishing, & Forgery
Book 3 of 47 · published 2018
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4
Christmas, Criminals, and Campers
Book 4 of 47 · published 2018
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5
Motorhomes, Maps, & Murder
Book 5 of 47 · published 2019
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6
Canyons, Caravans, & Cadavers
Book 6 of 47 · published 2019
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7
Hitches, Hideouts, & Homicides
Book 7 of 47 · published 2019
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8
Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis
Book 8 of 47 · published 2019
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9
Valleys, Vehicles & Victims
Book 9 of 47 · published 2019
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10
Sunsets, Sabbatical and Scandal
Book 10 of 47 · published 2020
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11
Tents, Trails and Turmoil
Book 11 of 47 · published 2020
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12
Kickbacks, Kayaks, and Kidnapping
Book 12 of 47 · published 2020
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13
Gear, Grills & Guns
Book 13 of 47 · published 2020
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14
Eggnog, Extortion, and Evergreen
Book 14 of 47 · published 2020
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15
Ropes, Riddles, & Robberies
Book 15 of 47 · published 2020
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16
Paddlers, Promises & Poison
Book 16 of 47 · published 2021
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17
Insects, Ivy, & Investigations
Book 17 of 47 · published 2021
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18
Outdoors, Oars, & Oath
Book 18 of 47 · published 2021
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19
Wildlife, Warrants, & Weapons
Book 19 of 47 · published 2021
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20
Blossoms, BBQ, & Blackmail
Book 20 of 47 · published 2021
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21
Lanterns, Lakes, & Larceny
Book 21 of 47 · published 2021
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22
Jackets, Jack-O-Lantern, & Justice
Book 22 of 47 · published 2021
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23
Santa, Sunrises, & Suspicions
Book 23 of 47 · published 2021
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24
Vistas, Vices, & Valentines
Book 24 of 47 · published 2022
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25
Rangers, RVs, & Revenge
Book 25 of 47 · published 2022
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26
Adventure, Abduction, & Arrest
Book 26 of 47 · published 2022
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27
Campfires, Courage, & Convicts
Book 27 of 47 · published 2022
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28
Trapping, Turkeys, & Thanksgiving
Book 28 of 47 · published 2022
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29
Gifts, Glamping, & Glocks
Book 29 of 47 · published 2022
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30
Zoning, Zealots, & Ziplines
Book 30 of 47 · published 2023
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31
Hammocks, Handguns, & Hearsay
Book 31 of 47 · published 2023
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32
Questions, Quarrels & Quandary
Book 32 of 47 · published 2023
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33
Brides, Bribes, & Binoculars
Book 33 of 47 · published 2023
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34
Witness, Woods, & Wedding
Book 34 of 47 · published 2023
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35
Elves, Evergreens, & Evidence
Book 35 of 47 · published 2023
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36
Moonlight, Marshmallows, & Manslaughter
Book 36 of 47 · published 2024
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37
Bonfire, Backpacks, & Brawls
Book 37 of 47 · published 2024
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38
Fireworks, Freedom, & Felonies
Book 38 of 47 · published 2024
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39
Autumns, Awnings, & Arson
Book 39 of 47 · published 2024
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40
Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage
Book 40 of 47 · published 2024
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41
Cliffs, Clues, & Conspiracies
Book 41 of 47 · published 2025
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42
Haunts, Hikes, & Havoc
Book 42 of 47 · published 2025
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43
Gingerbread, Garlands, & Gunshots
Book 43 of 47 · published 2025
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44
Dandelions, Deception, & Detours
Book 44 of 47 · published 2026
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45
Kerosene, Karaoke, & Kleptos
Book 45 of 47 · published 2026
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46
Feasts, Fifth Wheels, & Felonies
Book 46 of 47 · published 2026
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47
Elves, Evergreens, & Evidence
Latest in the series · book 47 of 47 · published 2023
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1
Bead of Doubt
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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2
Strung Out to Die
Book 2 of 3 · published 2012
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3
Crimped to Death
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
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1
A Ghostly Undertaking
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 2013
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2
A Ghostly Grave
Book 2 of 10 · published 2015
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3
A Ghostly Demise
Book 3 of 10 · published 2015
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4
A Ghostly Murder
Book 4 of 10 · published 2015
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5
A Ghostly Reunion
Book 5 of 10 · published 2016
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6
A Ghostly Mortality
Book 6 of 10 · published 2017
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7
A Ghostly Secret
Book 7 of 10 · published 2017
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8
A Ghostly Suspect
Book 8 of 10 · published 2019
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9
A Ghostly Alibi
Book 9 of 10 · published 2026
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10
A Ghostly Motive
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2027
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1
The Ladybug Jinx
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2011
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3
A Superstitious Christmas
Book 3 of 4 · published 2011
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4
Never Tell Your Dreams
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2012
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1
Four Leaf Felony
Series opener · book 1 of 15 · published 2022
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2
Mother's Day Murder
Book 2 of 15 · published 2022
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3
A Halloween Homicide
Book 3 of 15 · published 2022
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4
New Year Nuisance
Book 4 of 15 · published 2023
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5
Chocolate Bunny Betrayal
Book 5 of 15 · published 2023
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6
Fourth of July Forgery
Book 6 of 15 · published 2023
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7
Thanksgiving Treachery
Book 7 of 15 · published 2023
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8
Santa Claus Surprise
Book 8 of 15 · published 2023
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9
April Fool's Alibi
Book 9 of 15 · published 2024
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10
Columbus Day Conundrum
Book 10 of 15 · published 2024
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11
Holly Homicide
Book 11 of 15 · published 2024
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12
Father’s Day Fugitive
Book 12 of 15 · published 2025
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13
Valentine's Day Vendetta
Book 13 of 15 · published 2026
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14
Winter Carnival Conspiracy
Book 14 of 15 · published 2026
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15
Groundhog Day Grudge
Latest in the series · book 15 of 15 · published 2027
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1
Wrapped Up in a Weeping Willow
Single-title series · published 2016
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1
Fixin' To Die
Series opener · book 1 of 13 · published 2016
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5
Dead as a Doornail
Book 5 of 13 · published 2018
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6
Tangled up in Tinsel
Book 6 of 13 · published 2018
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7
Diggin' Up The Dirt
Book 7 of 13 · published 2019
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8
Blowin' Up A Murder
Book 8 of 13 · published 2022
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9
Heavens To Bribery
Book 9 of 13 · published 2023
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10
Grave As All Get-Out
Book 10 of 13 · published 2024
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11
Thick As Thieves
Book 11 of 13 · published 2025
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12
Shotgun Wedding
Book 12 of 13 · published 2026
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13
A Deadly Hissy Fit
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2027
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1
Scene of the Grind
Series opener · book 1 of 21 · published 2017
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2
Mocha and Murder
Book 2 of 21 · published 2017
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3
Freshly Ground Murder
Book 3 of 21 · published 2017
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4
Cold Blooded Brew
Book 4 of 21 · published 2018
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5
Decaffeinated Scandal
Book 5 of 21 · published 2018
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7
Holiday Roast Mortem
Book 7 of 21 · published 2019
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8
Dead to the Last Drop
Book 8 of 21 · published 2020
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9
Frothy Foul Play
Book 9 of 21 · published 2021
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10
Spoonful of Murder
Book 10 of 21 · published 2021
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11
Barista Bump Off
Book 11 of 21 · published 2022
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12
Cappuccino Criminal
Book 12 of 21 · published 2023
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13
Macchiato Murder
Book 13 of 21 · published 2023
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14
Pour-Over Predicament
Book 14 of 21 · published 2024
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15
Ice Coffee Corruption
Book 15 of 21 · published 2024
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16
Steamed Secrets
Book 16 of 21 · published 2025
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17
A Perk of Trouble
Book 17 of 21 · published 2025
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18
Brewing Up Bones
Book 18 of 21 · published 2025
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19
Frosted Frappe Felony
Book 19 of 21 · published 2026
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20
Espresso Espionage
Book 20 of 21 · published 2026
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21
Pumpkin Spice Scandal
Latest in the series · book 21 of 21 · published 2026
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1
Checkered Crime
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2014
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3
Checkered Thief
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015
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1
A Charming Crime
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 2012
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2
A Charming Cure
Book 2 of 18 · published 2012
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3
A Charming Potion
Book 3 of 18 · published 2012
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4
A Charming Wish
Book 4 of 18 · published 2013
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5
A Charming Spell
Book 5 of 18 · published 2013
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6
A Charming Magic
Book 6 of 18 · published 2013
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7
A Charming Secret
Book 7 of 18 · published 2014
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8
A Charming Christmas
Book 8 of 18 · published 2014
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A Charming Fatality
Book 9 of 18 · published 2015
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10
A Charming Death
Book 10 of 18 · published 2015
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A Charming Ghost
Book 11 of 18 · published 2015
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12
A Charming Hex
Book 12 of 18 · published 2016
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13
A Charming Voodoo
Book 13 of 18 · published 2016
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14
A Charming Corpse
Book 14 of 18 · published 2018
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15
A Charming Misfortune
Book 15 of 18 · published 2019
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16
A Charming Blend
Book 16 of 18 · published 2019
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17
A Charming Deception
Book 17 of 18 · published 2020
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18
A Charming Hexocist
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2024
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1
Stamped Out
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2019
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2
Address For Murder
Book 2 of 8 · published 2019
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4
Return To Sender
Book 4 of 8 · published 2020
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5
First Class Killer
Book 5 of 8 · published 2020
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8
Red Letter Slay
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2021
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1
Sleight of Hand
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 2024
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4
Echoes of Betrayal
Latest in the series · book 4 of 4 · published 2025
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1
Splitsville.com
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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3
Color Me a Crime
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
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1
A New Tradition
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2012
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2
The Dare Me Date
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2013
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1
Southern Magical Bakery / Spellbound, Scones, and Secrets
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2021
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2
Wands, Waffles, and Whispers
Book 2 of 3 · published 2025
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3
Mystic, Muffins, And Murder
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
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1
Spies and Spells
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2016
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2
Betting Off Dead
Book 2 of 3 · published 2016
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3
Get Witch or Die Trying
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2016
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1
Carpe Bead'em
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2011
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2
Tag... You're It
Book 2 of 3 · published 2014
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3
Snowplace Like Home
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2014
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1
The Tricked-Out Toolbox
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2012 Co-authored · Melissa Bourbon
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2
A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery Campfire Cookbook
Book 2 of 3 · published 2022
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3
Killer Coffee Cookbook
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2026
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1
The Wishing Tree
Series opener · book 1 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Kay Bratt,Tammy L. Grace,Ashley Farley,Amanda Prowse,Barbara Hinske,Camille Di Maio
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2
I Wish...
Book 2 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Amanda Prowse
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3
Wish You Were Here:
Book 3 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Kay Bratt
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4
Wish Again
Book 4 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Tammy L Grace
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5
Workout Wishes & Valentine Kisses
Book 5 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Barbara Hinske
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6
A Parade of Wishes
Book 6 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Camille Di Maio
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7
Careful What You Wish
Book 7 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Ashley Farley
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8
Gone Wishing
Book 8 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Jessie Newton
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9
Wishful Thinking:
Book 9 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Kay Bratt
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10
Overdue Wishes
Book 10 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Tammy L. Grace
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A Whole Heap of Wishes
Book 11 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Amanda Prowse
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12
Wishes of Home
Book 12 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Barbara Hinske
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13
Wishful Witness
Book 13 of 17 · published 2022
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14
A Wish in the Wind
Book 14 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Kay Bratt
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15
One More Wish
Book 15 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Tammy L. Grace
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16
Wishful Tails
Book 16 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Barbara Hinske
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17
A Wish for Forgiveness
Latest in the series · book 17 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Amanda Prowse
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1
Cake and Punishment
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 2018 Pen name · Maymee Bell
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2
Batter Off Dead
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2018 Pen name · Maymee Bell
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1
Something Spooky This Way Comes
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 2010
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2
Lost Love Letters: An Indie Chicks Anthology
Book 2 of 3 · published 2014
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3
One More Page
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2015
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Tonya Kappes?
Tonya Kappes is a bestselling author that works within the genres of mystery and romance. +Biography Tonya Kappes is a USA Today Bestselling author that writes humorous southern mystery novels. Though, Tonya will be the first to tell you that her writing efforts are not merely restricted to Southern novels. She can be more accurately described as a writer of women’s fiction, especially considering some of the plots and concepts she has experimented with.
Which Tonya Kappes series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Grandberry Falls series, the earliest of Tonya Kappes's multi-book series: it opens with The Ladybug Jinx (2011) and runs to 4 books across 2011–2012, ending with Never Tell Your Dreams (2012). Tonya Kappes's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Tonya Kappes written?
Tonya Kappes has 195 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2010 and 2027. 186 of them belong to 22 named series — the largest being the Camper & Criminals Cozy series with 47 books — and 9 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Tonya Kappes's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Tonya Kappes's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Grandberry Falls (2011–2012, 4 books), Divorced Divas Mystery (2011–2014, 3 books) and Olivia Davis Paranormal Mysteries (2011–2012, 3 books), plus 18 more.
How are Tonya Kappes's books organised into series?
This guide splits Tonya Kappes's 195 books into 22 named series and 9 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Camper & Criminals Cozy (47 books, 2018–2026); Killer Coffee (21 books, 2017–2026); Magical Cures Mysteries (18 books, 2012–2024); Holiday Cozy Mystery (15 books, 2022–2027); Kenni Lowry (13 books, 2016–2027), plus 17 further series.
