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Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries Books in Order

5 Books
2012 – 2016 Published
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The Recommended Reading Order

The Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries follow a clear, linear storyline tracking the personal growth, relationships, and magical baking adventures of Ella Mae LaFaye. Because of this continuous narrative arc, the recommended reading order is identical to the publication order. You should start with the first book and proceed sequentially through the series:

  1. Pies and Prejudice (2012)
  2. Peach Pies and Alibis (2013)
  3. Pecan Pies and Homicides (2014)
  4. Lemon Pies and Little White Lies (2015)
  5. Breach of Crust (2016)

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order

Unlike some cozy mystery series that feature prequels, holiday novellas, or short story collections, the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries keep it simple. There are no extra spin-offs, side stories, or companion guides. The timeline of the stories matches their publication years exactly. This makes it incredibly easy for new readers to jump in without worrying about missing any backstories or out-of-order events.

The World of Havenwood, Georgia

In this series, Ellery Adams takes readers to the fictional town of Havenwood, Georgia, where magic is real but hidden from the average eye. Ella Mae LaFaye returns to her hometown after a devastating divorce and discovers she has inherited her family’s magical baking touch. When she opens the Charmed Pie Shoppe, her enchanted pies begin to influence the emotions and actions of those who eat them. As the series progresses, Ella Mae must balance her expanding magical powers, solve a string of local murders, deal with small-town rivalries, and protect Havenwood’s magical community.

Crossovers and Spin-offs

Although Ellery Adams is a prolific author who has created other highly popular cozy mystery worlds—such as the Secret, Book, & Scone Society, the Book Retreat Mysteries, and the Books by the Bay series—the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries stand completely on their own. There are no character crossovers or shared locations with her other books. The series officially concluded as a standalone five-book set with the release of Breach of Crust in 2016.

Frequently Asked

QWhere should I start reading the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries?

We recommend starting with the first book, Pies and Prejudice (2012), as the characters, town lore, and Ella Mae's magical abilities develop progressively across the series.

QAre there any novellas or short stories in this series?

No. The series consists entirely of the five main novels, with no holiday specials, prequels, or companion novellas.

QIs the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery series complete?

Yes, the series is complete. The story concludes with the fifth book, Breach of Crust, which was published in 2016.

QDoes this series connect with other Ellery Adams books?

No. While Ellery Adams writes several other popular cozy mystery series, the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries are set in their own standalone universe with no crossovers.

QAre there real recipes included in the books?

Yes, the novels include real-life pie recipes, allowing readers to recreate some of the delicious treats Ella Mae bakes in Havenwood.

QWhat is the magical element in the Charmed Pie Shoppe Mysteries?

The main character, Ella Mae LaFaye, can bake her emotions and intentions directly into her pies, resulting in magical properties that affect those who eat them.