Order of Fresh-Baked Mysteries Books

Author Livia J. Washburn brings readers into the world of cozy mysteries with her Fresh-Baked Mystery series, featuring Phyllis Newsom, a former educator from small-town Texas. When Phyllis finds herself suspected of murder, she turns detective to prove her innocence, launching her career as an unlikely amateur investigator.

Washburn launched this charming mystery series in 2006 with A Peach of a Murder, and has maintained a steady annual publishing schedule ever since, with the series still continuing today. Here are Livia J. Washburn's Fresh-Baked Mystery novels listed in publication order, which also follows the chronological sequence of the stories:

#TitleYearBuy
1
A Peach of a MurderA Peach of a Murder
2006
2
Murder by the SliceMurder by the Slice
2007
3
The Christmas Cookie KillerThe Christmas Cookie Killer
2008
4
Killer Crab CakesKiller Crab Cakes
2009
5
The Pumpkin Muffin MurderThe Pumpkin Muffin Murder
2010
6
The Gingerbread Bump-OffThe Gingerbread Bump-Off
2011
7
Wedding Cake KillerWedding Cake Killer
2012
8
The Fatal Funnel CakeThe Fatal Funnel Cake
2013
9
Trick or Deadly TreatTrick or Deadly Treat
2014
10
The Candy Cane Cupcake KillerThe Candy Cane Cupcake Killer
2015
11
Baker's Deadly DozenBaker's Deadly Dozen
2017
12
Black and Blueberry DieBlack and Blueberry Die
2018
13
The Great Chili Kill-OffThe Great Chili Kill-Off
2018
14
Death Bakes a Pecan PieDeath Bakes a Pecan Pie
2018
15
The Coconut Bunny Butt CaperThe Coconut Bunny Butt Caper
2020
16
Never Trifle with MurderNever Trifle with Murder
2021