Magical Cures Mystery Books in Order

How to Read the Magical Cures Mystery Series

If you are ready to dive into the cozy, spellbinding world of Whispering Falls, Kentucky, the absolute best path is to follow the chronological storyline. Written by USA Today bestselling author Tonya Kappes, the Magical Cures Mystery series combines small-town charm, paranormal lore, and homeopathic cure-making into a continuous narrative. While each book features a self-contained murder mystery, the romance between June Heal and Sheriff Oscar Park, June’s growing psychic talents, and the evolution of the town's magical community develop sequentially across the volumes.

To get the most out of June’s journey from a novice self-taught cure-maker to Village President and a skilled psychic, you should read the main novels and novellas in the order below. This list integrates the four companion novellas at their correct chronological points within the main series timeline.

Magical Cures Mystery Chronological Reading List

1. A Charming Crime (2012) — The first full-length novel. June Heal moves her homeopathic shop, A Dose of Darla, to Whispering Falls and immediately finds herself the prime suspect in a local murder.
2. A Charming Cure (2012) — June begins to hone her psychic gifts and supernatural abilities at Hidden Hall Spiritualist University while solving another small-town mystery.
3. A Charming Potion (2012) — Novella (Book 2.5). A quick companion story that follows June as she prepares special remedies and tackles a localized magical threat.
4. A Charming Wish (2013) — June becomes the Village President and finds herself dealing with a mischievous djinn (genie) who complicates life in Whispering Falls.
5. A Charming Spell (2013) — As June’s relationship with Sheriff Oscar Park grows, she must contend with a new wave of supernatural chaos.
6. A Charming Magic (2013) — Dark magical forces threaten the security of the town, forcing June to push her spell-casting boundaries.
7. A Charming Secret (2014) — June digs into long-hidden town secrets that threaten the peace of the magical community.
8. A Charming Christmas (2014) — Novella (Book 6.5). When Oscar is snowed in elsewhere, June and her feline familiar, Mr. Prince Charming, must catch a thief dubbed the "Whispering Falls Grinch" before Christmas morning.
9. A Charming Fatality (2015) — June steps up her sleuthing as high-stakes danger visits Whispering Falls.
10. A Charming Death (2015) — Novella (Book 7.5). Subtitled "Do Us Part," this Halloween-themed novella covers the highly anticipated wedding of June Heal and Oscar Park, which is promptly disrupted by their eccentric aunts and a murder.
11. A Charming Ghost (2015) — Now married, June must balance her domestic life with spiritual communications and a fresh murder investigation.
12. A Charming Hex (2016) — An old curse resurfaces, requiring June's knowledge of potions and local lore to break.
13. A Charming Voodoo (2016) — June faces foreign magic when voodoo elements disrupt the town's equilibrium.
14. A Charming Corpse (2018) — A body is discovered under mysterious circumstances, pointing to a culprit within the magical boundary.
15. A Charming Misfortune (2019) — June must unravel a streak of bad luck and curses affecting the local shopkeepers.
16. A Charming Blend (2019) — Novella (Book 12.5). A special crossover event featuring Roxie Bloom from Tonya Kappes’ Killer Coffee Mystery series. June and Roxie team up to solve a caffeinated mystery.
17. A Charming Deception (2020) — Illusionists and magical trickery complicate a new case, forcing June to rely on her raw psychic intuition.
18. A Charming Hexocist (2024) — The latest installment. June faces one of her toughest supernatural challenges yet as she tries to cleanse the town of a persistent dark entity.

What to Know Before You Start

Before you pack your bags for Whispering Falls, it helps to understand the rules of Tonya Kappes’ paranormal universe. June Heal is not a traditional witch; she is a homeopathic practitioner whose remedies (brewed under her brand, A Dose of Darla) are infused with spiritual and magical energy. Her magic is close to nature, focusing on essential oils, herbs, and crystals.

The town of Whispering Falls itself is a sanctuary for magical beings (known as "Spiritualists") hiding in plain sight from the non-magical "Mundanes." The town is protected by a spiritual barrier, which makes policing it a unique challenge for June’s love interest, Sheriff Oscar Park, who is a Mundane himself. This dynamic—a magical sleuth paired with a non-magical lawman—provides much of the romantic tension and humor throughout the series.

Finally, no cozy mystery is complete without an animal companion. June is assisted by Mr. Prince Charming, her fairy-god cat, and Madame Torres, a spirit guide who offers cryptic clues. These characters are central to the plot and provide comedic relief as June runs her shop and solves crimes.

Understanding the Novellas and Crossovers

While you can skip the novellas and stick strictly to the full-length novels, doing so means missing out on major milestone events in June's life. Most notably, A Charming Death (Book 7.5) is where June and Oscar finally tie the knot. If you skip this novella, you will go from planning a wedding in A Charming Fatality to being fully married in A Charming Ghost, which can be jarring for readers who enjoy the romance subplot.

Similarly, A Charming Blend is a treat for Kappes' long-time fans. It brings together June Heal and Roxie Bloom, the protagonist of Kappes' Killer Coffee Mystery series. This crossover highlights Kappes’ interconnected cozy mystery universe and is a great bridge if you are looking for another series by the author to start next.

Practical Reading Advice

Can the books be read as standalones? Yes, the central mystery of each book is resolved by the final chapter, making it possible to pick up any book in the series and follow the immediate plot. However, the emotional stakes, character relationships, and June’s magical status at Hidden Hall Spiritualist University will not make much sense if read out of order. For the best experience, start with A Charming Crime.

Are there differences in reading orders? The publication order matches the chronological order perfectly. Some older retail listings might list the novellas separately or exclude them from the main numbering, but following the order outlined above is the standard recommended path by the author's fan community.