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10 Books
1999 – 2020 Published
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How to Read the Cajun Series

Sandra Hill's Cajun series blends laugh-out-loud humor, spicy romance, and rich bayou culture. Spanning contemporary romances and World War II-era prequels, the series revolves around the meddlesome matchmaking of local folk healer Tante Lulu and the passionate lives of the LeDeux family and their friends.

Recommended Starting Point

For the best experience, we recommend starting with publication order. Beginning with The Love Potion (1999) allows you to experience the vibrant contemporary bayou setting first and introduces Tante Lulu as a quirky, established matchmaker. You can then dive into the WWII-era prequels later as a fun backstory treat.

Cajun Series Reading Order

Here is the complete chronological sequence of the series, incorporating both the main novels, the Jinx subseries, and the prequels:

  1. When Lulu Was Hot (2017) – Prequel novella set during WWII, exploring Tante Lulu's past.
  2. Lulu's Recipe for Cajun Sass (2020) – Prequel novel following a young Tante Lulu in the post-war bayou.
  3. The Love Potion (1999) – Sylvie Fontaine and Lucien LeDeux.
  4. Tall, Dark, and Cajun (2003) – Rachel Fortier and Remy LeDeux.
  5. The Cajun Cowboy (2004) – Charmaine LeDeux and Raoul Lanier.
  6. The Red-Hot Cajun (2005) – Marie LeDeux and René Legendre.
  7. Pink Jinx (2006) – First book in the Jinx subseries.
  8. Pearl Jinx (2007) – Second book in the Jinx subseries.
  9. Wild Jinx (2008) – Third book in the Jinx subseries.
  10. Bayou Angel (2009) – Also published as 'So Into You'.
  11. The Cajun Doctor (2017) – Focuses on Dr. Justin LeDeux.
  12. Cajun Crazy (2017) – A hilarious bayou romance.
  13. Cajun Persuasion (2018) – Alaskan pilot Aaron LeDeux and Fleur Gaudet.

The 'Jinx' Subseries Connection

Some reading orders list the 'Jinx' books (Pink Jinx, Pearl Jinx, and Wild Jinx) as a separate series. However, they are fully set in the same Louisiana bayou universe, feature the same humor and tone, and are widely considered books 5, 6, and 7 of the broader Cajun series.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading Sandra Hill's Cajun series?

We recommend starting with The Love Potion (1999). This introduces the core LeDeux family and the contemporary bayou setting. You can read the prequels later to discover Tante Lulu's origin story.

QAre the Jinx books part of the Cajun series?

Yes, Pink Jinx, Pearl Jinx, and Wild Jinx are a subseries that fits directly into the main Cajun series chronology between The Red-Hot Cajun and Bayou Angel.

QWho is Tante Lulu in the Cajun series?

Louise 'Tante Lulu' Rivard is the beloved, St. Jude-obsessed folk healer (traiteur) and matchmaker who constantly meddles in the love lives of the LeDeux family.

QWhat is the chronological order of the Cajun series?

Chronologically, the series begins with the prequels When Lulu Was Hot and Lulu's Recipe for Cajun Sass, followed by The Love Potion and the rest of the contemporary books in publication order.

QCan the books in the Cajun series be read as standalones?

Yes, each book features a self-contained romance with a happy ending, but reading them in order lets you follow recurring characters, family relationships, and Tante Lulu's long-running antics.

QWas Bayou Angel published under another title?

Yes, Bayou Angel (2009) was also released and sold under the alternative title So Into You.