Kitchen Witch Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order for Kitchen Witch

For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to read the Kitchen Witch series in its publication order. While each installment features a standalone murder mystery that is fully resolved by the final page, the overarching character arcs, Amelia's gradual mastery of her kitchen magic, the shifting quirks of her sentient Victorian home, and the slow-burn romance with the enigmatic Alder Vervain develop sequentially. Reading them out of order will spoil major relationship updates and character developments.

The Complete Kitchen Witch Publication Order

Here is the full order of books in the main Kitchen Witch series, tracking Amelia Spelled's magical culinary disasters and small-town sleuthing from 2015 through to the latest releases:

1. Miss Spelled (2015) – Amelia inherits a cake shop, a mysterious sentient house, and discovers she is a witch.
2. Dizzy Spells (2015) – A truth spell goes wrong and summons a sarcastic entity during a murder investigation.
3. Sit for a Spell (2016) – A friendly game of Clue takes a deadly turn when a guest drops dead.
4. Spelling Mistake (2016) – Culinary chaos ensues as Amelia tries to clear her name in another local mystery.
5. ExSpelled (2016) – Amelia travels to a tropical cooking school where her classmates start dying one by one.
6. The Halloween Spell (2016) – Spooky holiday celebrations in Bayberry Creek are interrupted by a magical murder.
7. Spellcheck (2017) – Amelia struggles to balance her magical bakery duties with a perplexing new crime.
8. The Halloween Love Spell (2017) – A romantic spell backfires, bringing chaos and investigation to the coven.
9. Spell It Out (2018) – Secrets start to unravel as Amelia delves deeper into the town's magical history.
10. Wedding Spells (2018) – Wedding preparations are complicated by spells, cake disasters, and a dead body.
11. The Halloween Pumpkin Spell (2018) – A seasonal mystery involving pumpkins, curses, and spooky small-town gossip.
12. Sweet Spell of Success (2019) – Amelia's baking skills are put to the test alongside her crime-solving abilities.
13. The Halloween Onesie Spell (2019) – Camino's famous onesies take center stage during a bizarre autumn investigation.
14. Christmas Spells (2019) – A festive holiday cozy featuring snow, sweets, and a seasonal homicide.
15. The Halloween Truth Spell (2020) – A spell meant to reveal secrets uncovers more than Amelia bargained for.
16. The Halloween Time Spell (2021) – Time-bending magical mishaps complicate Amelia's attempts to solve a local crime.
17. Baby Spells Trouble (2022) – The coven deals with new family dynamics, magical parenting mishaps, and mystery.
18. The Halloween Camping Spell (2022) – A trip into the Australian bush turns hazardous when a camper is murdered.
19. Spell of Silence (2023) – Amelia must solve a murder when a spell leaves a key witness unable to speak.
20. The Halloween Cat Spell (2023) – A feline-themed magical mystery involving the quirky pets of Bayberry Creek.
21. The Halloween Mystery Spell (2024) – The 21st installment brings the coven together for another atmospheric autumn investigation.

The Prequel Duology: Australian Witch Series

Before Amelia Spelled ever set foot in Bayberry Creek, her family had a long history of magical mishaps. Author Morgana Best explored this history in the Australian Witch Series, a two-book prequel duology. These stories follow Amelia's grandparents, Thelma and Wolff Spelled, and provide fascinating context about the Spelled family magic and the origin of their supernatural abilities.

• A Witch in Time (2015) – Introduces Thelma and Wolff Spelled and their early magical adventures.
• Witch Christmas (2015) – A festive holiday novella following the grandparents' holiday-themed magical chaos.

Chronological Order vs. Publication Order

If you prefer to read the entire universe chronologically, you can start with the prequel duology before diving into Amelia's adventures. Here is how the chronological path looks:

1. A Witch in Time (Prequel Book 1)
2. Witch Christmas (Prequel Book 2)
3. Miss Spelled (Kitchen Witch Book 1) through to The Halloween Mystery Spell (Kitchen Witch Book 21)

While chronological order is fun for rereaders, new readers should start with Miss Spelled. Starting with the prequels is not necessary to understand Amelia's story, and launching directly into the main series allows you to experience the mysteries exactly as the author intended.

What to Know Before You Start Your Journey

The Kitchen Witch series is a lighthearted, fast-paced paranormal cozy mystery saga set in the fictional Australian town of Bayberry Creek. Readers should prepare for a few recurring themes and stylistic choices:

• Australian Charm: Unlike many cozy mysteries set in small American or British towns, this series is proudly set in Australia and infuses local slang, culture, and outback flavor into the narrative.
• The Sentient House: Amelia's Victorian house is a character in its own right, moving furniture, altering rooms, and displaying its own mischievous personality.
• Baking Disasters: As a kitchen witch, Amelia's magical powers are tied to her cooking. Unfortunately, she is a clumsy baker, meaning accidental spells and burnt cakes are a regular occurrence.
• Ensemble Cast: The stories are enriched by recurring characters like the neighbor Camino (known for her love of onesies) and Alder Vervain, a mysterious local whose relationship with Amelia develops across the entire run.