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Auntie Clem’s Bakery Books in Order

19 Books
2017 – 2023 Published
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Where to Start Reading Auntie Clem’s Bakery

For the best reading experience, you should start with the first novel, Gluten-Free Murder. The series features a continuous narrative arc detailing Erin Price’s journey from a grieving, insecure baker inheriting her aunt's shop to a confident business owner and amateur sleuth. The relationships, subplots, and town dynamics of Bald Eagle Falls develop chronologically, making it highly recommended to read the books in order of publication.

Auntie Clem’s Bakery Reading Order (Main Novels)

The main novels in the series follow a direct chronological timeline that matches their publication order. Below is the complete checklist of the novels:

  1. Gluten-Free Murder (2017)
  2. Dairy-Free Death (2017)
  3. Allergen-Free Assignation (2017)
  4. Stirring Up Murder (2018)
  5. Brewing Death (2018)
  6. Coup de Glace (2018)
  7. Sour Cherry Turnover (2019)
  8. Apple-achian Treasure (2019)
  9. Vegan Baked Alaska (2019)
  10. Muffins Masks Murder (2020)
  11. Tai Chi and Chai Tea (2020)
  12. Santa Shortbread (2020)
  13. Cold as Ice Cream (2021)
  14. Changing Fortune Cookies (2021)
  15. Hot on the Trail Mix (2021)
  16. A Fateful Plateful (2022)
  17. Cut Out Cookie (2022)
  18. On the Slab Pie (2022)
  19. Wedding Cake Crush (2023)
  20. A Waffle Death (2023)
  21. Murder Meringue Pie (2023)
  22. Cinn-full Secrets (2024)
  23. Muffin to Hide (2024)
  24. Custard Cream Conspiracy (2024)
  25. Mock Apple Alibi (2025)
  26. Chocolate Eclairvoyant (2025)
  27. Quiche Me Goodbye (2026)

Holiday Shorts, Specials, and Crossovers

In addition to the main series of novels, P.D. Workman has penned holiday-themed stories and crossovers that expand the universe of Bald Eagle Falls:

  • Witch-Free Halloween: A bonus short story set around Halloween, often included in early series omnibus editions.
  • Dog-Free Dinner: A Christmas-themed bonus short story, frequently featured in omnibus collections.
  • A Fowl Play on Christmas Day (2023): A festive holiday novella that serves as a crossover event, bringing together Erin Price and Reg Rawlins from Workman’s popular Reg Rawlins, Psychic Investigator series.

Frequently Asked

QCan I read the Auntie Clem’s Bakery books as standalone mysteries?

While each book features a self-contained murder mystery that is resolved by the end, the overarching character development, family secrets, and town relationships progress continuously. It is highly recommended to read them in order starting with Gluten-Free Murder.

QWhat is the order of the holiday short stories in the series?

The short stories Witch-Free Halloween and Dog-Free Dinner are typically read as fun holiday bonuses and are packaged within the official omnibus collections. They can be read at any point after the first few books without disrupting the main plot.

QWhere does the crossover book, A Fowl Play on Christmas Day, fit in?

A Fowl Play on Christmas Day was published in late 2023. It features characters from both Auntie Clem’s Bakery and the Reg Rawlins, Psychic Investigator series, making it a perfect read after Book 21 (Murder Meringue Pie).

QAre there recipes included in the books?

Yes, many of the books in the series feature delicious gluten-free and allergen-friendly recipes at the back, reflecting Erin Price's specialties in the bakery.

QIs Bald Eagle Falls, Tennessee a real town?

No, Bald Eagle Falls is a fictional town created by P.D. Workman, though it is inspired by the charm and atmosphere of real small towns in East Tennessee.

QHow many books are in the Auntie Clem’s Bakery series?

As of 2026, the main series contains 27 published novels, plus multiple holiday shorts and a crossover novella.