The Recommended Reading Order
For the best reading experience, it is highly recommended to read the Magical Bakery Mysteries in publication order. While each book features a self-contained murder mystery that is resolved by the final page, the overarching character development, relationship progressions, and Katie's growth as a hedgewitch build directly from one installment to the next.
Reading the books chronologically ensures that you do not spoil major personal milestones—such as key romance developments, coven initiations, or family dynamics. Here is the complete list of the main novels in the series.
Magical Bakery Mystery Books in Order
- Brownies and Broomsticks (2012) – Katie Lightfoot moves to Savannah to help her aunt and uncle run the Honeybee Bakery. She quickly discovers she has magical abilities and must use them to clear a family member's name after a murder.
- Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti (2012) – While adjusting to her new life, Katie helps clear a member of her new coven, the Spellbook Club, when a dead body is discovered in a local historic home.
- Charms and Chocolate Chips (2013) – Katie investigates a murder linked to a local environmental dispute and ancient, earth-based magic.
- Some Enchanted Éclair (2014) – A Hollywood movie crew arrives in Savannah, bringing glitz, glamour, and a killer that Katie must track down before the credits roll.
- Magic and Macaroons (2015) – When a local conservationist is murdered, Katie follows a trail of clues that leads to a mysterious and potentially dangerous magical relic.
- Spells and Scones (2016) – Katie helps run an outdoor fair in Savannah, only to find herself investigating a murder involving a rare, enchanted book.
- Potions and Pastries (2017) – A local restaurant owner is poisoned, and Katie must sift through culinary rivalries and dark magic to find the culprit.
- Cookies and Clairvoyance (2019) – A weekend retreat turns deadly when a psychic prediction leads to murder, forcing Katie to rely on her coven to untangle the truth.
- Witches and Wedding Cake (2020) – As Katie prepares for her wedding to Declan McCarthy, her sister-in-law-to-be becomes the prime suspect in her ex-husband's murder.
- Spirits and Sourdough (2021) – Katie faces a haunting case when a ghost seeks her help to solve a historical mystery that has deadly modern-day consequences.
- Rituals and Rolling Pins (2026) – In this long-awaited eleventh installment, Katie must clear her druid friend Steve Dawes' name when he is found standing over the body of a true crime podcaster.
What to Know Before You Start
The Magical Bakery Mysteries are written by Bailey Cates (a pen name for author Bailey Cattrell, who has also written under the name Cricket McRae). Cates blends her real-life interests in herbalism, earth-based magic, and baking to create a grounded, authentic magic system that feels natural and warm.
Set against the atmospheric, moss-draped backdrop of Savannah, Georgia, the series prominently features the Honeybee Bakery as its central hub. For foodie readers, each book includes real, mouthwatering recipes at the back—ranging from classic Southern treats to enchanted baked goods inspired by the story.
Spin-Offs and Similar Series
As of now, there are no short stories, anthologies, or novellas in the Magical Bakery Mystery universe. The storyline remains strictly contained within the eleven primary novels. However, if you finish the series and are looking for more of Bailey Cates' cozy style, you can explore her other works:
- Enchanted Garden Mysteries (written as Bailey Cattrell) – Starting with Daisy Delicious, this series focuses on custom perfumes, gardening, and cozy mysteries.
- Home Crafting Mysteries (written as Cricket McRae) – A cozy series featuring home-brewed soap making and mysteries, starting with Lye in Wait.