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Chintz ‘N’ China Books in Order

7 Books
2003 – 2021 Published
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The Recommended Chintz 'N' China Reading Order

To fully experience Emerald O'Brien's personal journey, family life, and growing magical abilities, you should read the Chintz 'N' China series in order of publication. Because the characters age, build relationships, and reference past events, reading them chronologically provides the most satisfying experience.

  1. Ghost of a Chance (2003)
  2. Legend of the Jade Dragon (2004)
  3. Murder Under a Mystic Moon (2005)
  4. A Harvest of Bones (2005)
  5. One Hex of a Wedding (2006)
  6. Holiday Spirits (2016) - A Chintz 'n China Novella
  7. Well of Secrets (2021)

Understanding the Publication Timeline

The series' publishing history is split into two distinct eras. The first five novels were published by Berkley Prime Crime between 2003 and 2006. Following a ten-year hiatus, author Yasmine Galenorn regained the rights to the series and began publishing new installments independently. She released the festive novella Holiday Spirits in 2016, and eventually concluded the series with the seventh book, Well of Secrets, in 2021.

Where to Start and What to Expect

New readers should always begin with the first novel, Ghost of a Chance. This book introduces Emerald O'Brien, a single mother running the Chintz 'N' China Tea Room in Chiqetaw, Washington. While managing her shop and raising her two children, Emerald's quiet life as the town witch is disrupted when a ghost pleads with her to solve a murder. Subsequent books build on her relationships and tarot-reading business, making chronological progression essential.

Spin-offs and Crossover Details

While Yasmine Galenorn is famous for her massive, interconnected urban fantasy series like the Otherworld (Sisters of the Moon) series, the Chintz 'N' China series remains entirely standalone. There are no crossover books, spin-off series, or co-authored novels associated with Emerald O'Brien. This makes it an easy, self-contained run for fans looking for a completed paranormal cozy series.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the best book to start with in Chintz 'n China?

You should start with the first novel, Ghost of a Chance, to understand Emerald's introduction to ghost-hunting and the setup of her tea shop.

QIs Holiday Spirits a full-length novel?

No, Holiday Spirits is a festive novella (Book 6) originally published in 2016, bridging the gap between the main novels.

QHow many books are in the Chintz 'n China series?

There are seven books in total, consisting of six novels and one novella.

QDoes Chintz 'n China cross over with Yasmine Galenorn's Otherworld series?

No. The series is completely standalone and has no official crossovers or spin-offs with the Otherworld series.

QWho is the main character in the series?

The protagonist is Emerald O'Brien, a single mother, tarot reader, and town witch who runs the Chintz 'n China Tea Room in Washington state.

QAre the mysteries in Chintz 'n China self-contained?

Yes, the individual murder mysteries are solved by the end of each book. However, the overarching character relationships and Emerald's family life continue to develop across the entire series, so chronological reading is recommended.