Recommended Reading Order
For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to read the Bridal Bouquet Shop Mysteries in order of publication. Because the series follows the developing romance between florist Audrey Bloom and baker Nick Maxwell, as well as Audrey's standing in the tight-knit town of Ramble, reading them sequentially ensures you catch all the character growth and recurring subplots.
Bridal Bouquet Shop Mysteries Publication Order
- Bloom and Doom (April 2014) – Audrey Bloom is hired to design the flowers for her childhood friend Jenny's wedding, but things turn deadly when the groom is found murdered amidst the petals.
- For Whom the Bluebell Tolls (January 2015) – Audrey's floral work is featured on a popular wedding reality show, but when the high-strung host is murdered, Audrey must weed out the suspect.
- Floral Depravity (October 2015) – A medieval-themed wedding becomes a crime scene when a guest is poisoned with monkshood, prompting Audrey to investigate.
Beyond the Bouquet Shop
While Beverly Allen has not written any spin-offs or short stories directly tied to Audrey Bloom, readers who enjoy her writing style can check out her books under her real name, Barbara Early. Under her own name, she wrote the Vintage Toyshop Mystery series starting with Death of a Toy Soldier (2016), and she has also written official novels for the long-running Murder, She Wrote franchise.