The Recommended Reading Order
For the best experience, you should read the Caprice de Luca Mystery series in publication order. The series features continuous character growth, a central romantic love triangle, and ongoing family storylines that develop from one book to the next. Reading them out of order will spoil these personal developments.
Caprice de Luca Books in Publication and Chronological Order
Since the chronological timeline matches the publication order exactly, you can simply follow this list of the eight full-length novels:
- Staged to Death (2013) – Caprice stages a mansion for a friend, only to find the friend's husband murdered.
- Deadly Decor (2014) – Caprice investigates a house painter's death while helping her sister through a marital crisis.
- Gilt by Association (2015) – A staging client is murdered, and Caprice must clear her client's daughter.
- Drape Expectations (2015) – Caprice uncovers secrets in a historic home while preparing it for a charity event.
- Silence of the Lamps (2016) – A murder at an estate sale pulls Caprice into a mystery involving valuable antiques.
- Shades of Wrath (2016) – Decorating a women's shelter leads Caprice to uncover a crime linked to domestic abuse.
- Slay Bells Ring (2017) – A festive holiday setting turns deadly when a local toy maker is killed.
- Cut to the Chaise (2018) – The final book wraps up the series, blending wedding plans with a mystery at a local winery.
Cozy Extras and Recipes
Like many classic cozy mysteries, some novels conclude with delicious recipes. For even more cooking inspiration, author Karen Rose Smith hosts an extensive online collection of "Caprice's Recipes" on her official website, featuring home-style dishes inspired by the series.