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Amy Boyles Books in Order

53 Books
13 Series & collections
1970 – 2024 Published
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Where Should You Start Reading Amy Boyles?

Amy Boyles is a powerhouse of Southern paranormal cozy mysteries, with over 80 books under her belt. Because her work spans multiple distinct series, readers have two excellent entry points depending on their preferred vibe:

  • Start with the Bless Your Witch Series: Beginning with Scared Witchless, this is Boyles’ breakout series. It follows Dylan Apel, a quirky clothing designer who discovers she is a witch. It is fast-paced, humorous, and perfect for readers who love high-stakes family magic and Southern sass.
  • Start with the Sweet Tea Witch Mysteries: Kicking off with Southern Magic, this is her largest and most popular series. It follows Pepper Dunn, a young witch finding her footing in the magic-infused town of Magnolia Cove. If you want a long, comfortable read with a massive community of recurring characters, start here.

The Magnolia Cove Crossover Universe

One of the most exciting aspects of Boyles’ work is the interconnected nature of her Southern settings. Four of her major series take place in a shared universe and lead directly into a four-part team-up event called the Lost Southern Magic series. To get the absolute best experience without spoilers, you should read these series in parallel or catch up on them before starting the crossover books.

The Interconnected Series

  • Bless Your Witch (Dylan Apel/Dylan Bane): Follows Dylan's magical disasters in Oakhaven.
  • Sweet Tea Witches (Pepper Dunn): Introduces the witchy residents of Magnolia Cove.
  • Southern Ghost Wranglers (Blissful Breneaux): Features Blissful, a medium who manages supernatural spirits.
  • Southern Belles and Spells Matchmaker Mystery (Charming Calhoun): Follows a matchmaker who has to deal with curses and dating games.

Once you are familiar with these characters, dive into Lost Southern Magic (beginning with The Gold Touch That Went Cattywampus), which officially unites Pepper, Dylan, Blissful, and Charming in Magnolia Cove to save the town.

The Accidental Medium & Grim’s Spin-Off

Another key connection in Boyles' writing lies between The Accidental Medium series and The Withering Mysteries. In Witch's Block (the first book of The Accidental Medium series), readers are introduced to Paige Provey, a disgraced author who develops real medium abilities, and Grim, a mysterious monster hunter who becomes her love interest. Grim's popularity led to his own spin-off series, The Withering Mysteries, starting with the novel Grim. Readers should complete Paige's story in The Accidental Medium before moving on to Grim's solo adventures.

Amy Boyles Book Lists by Series

Bless Your Witch Series

Follow Dylan Apel's magical journey in Oakhaven in order:

  1. Scared Witchless (2016)
  2. Kiss My Witch (2016)
  3. Queen Witch (2016)
  4. Quit Your Witchin' (2017)
  5. For Witch's Sake (2017)
  6. Don't Give a Witch (2017)
  7. Witch My Grits (2017)
  8. Southern Fried Witchmas (2017)
  9. Fried Green Witch (2018)
  10. Southern Witching (2018)
  11. Y'all Witches (2019)
  12. Hold Your Witches (2019)

Sweet Tea Witches Series

Pepper Dunn's cozy exploits in Magnolia Cove:

  1. Southern Magic (2018)
  2. Southern Spells (2018)
  3. Southern Myths (2018)
  4. Southern Sorcery (2018)
  5. Southern Curses (2018)
  6. Southern Karma (2018)
  7. Southern Magic Thanksgiving (2018)
  8. Southern Magic Christmas (2018)
  9. Southern Potions (2019)
  10. Southern Fortunes (2019)
  11. Southern Hauntings (2019)
  12. Southern Wands (2019)
  13. Southern Conjuring (2019)
  14. Southern Wishes (2019)
  15. Southern Dreams (2019)
  16. Southern Magic Wedding (2020)
  17. Southern Omens (2020)
  18. Southern Jinxed (2021)
  19. Southern Beginnings (2021)
  20. Southern Mystics (2021)
  21. Southern Cauldrons (2021)
  22. Southern Holiday (2021)
  23. Southern Enchanted (2022)
  24. Southern Trappings (2022)
  25. Southern Incantations (2022)
  26. Southern Witches (2023)
  27. Southern Secrets (2023)

Lost Southern Magic (The Crossover Event)

  1. The Gold Touch That Went Cattywampus (2020)
  2. The Yellow-Bellied Scaredy Cat (2020)
  3. A Mess of Sirens (2020)
  4. Knee-High to a Thief (2020)

The Accidental Medium Series

  1. Witch's Block (2022)
  2. Poisoned Prose (2022)
  3. Spell, Don’t Tell (2022)

The Withering Mysteries (Grim Series)

  1. Grim (2023)
  2. Something Withering This Way Comes (2023)
  3. A Withering Storm (2024)

Magical Renovation Mysteries

Follow Clementine as she flips houses and fixes magical mishaps in Peachwood, Alabama:

  1. Witcher Upper (2020)
  2. Renovation Spell (2020)
  3. Demolition Premonition (2020)
  4. Witcher Upper Christmas (2020)
  5. Barn Bewitchment (2021)
  6. Shiplap and Spell Hunting (2021)
  7. Mudroom Mystic (2021)
  8. Witch It or List It (2021)
  9. Pantry Prankster (2022)
  10. Home Town Magic (2022)
  11. Witch Appeal (2022)
  12. White Magic and Wardrobes (2022)
  13. Restoration and Runes (2023)
  14. Bachelorettes and Backsplash (2024)

Southern Ghost Wranglers Series

  1. Soul Food Spirits (2018)
  2. Honeysuckle Haunting (2018)
  3. The Ghost Who Ate Grits (2019)
  4. Backwoods Banshee (2019)
  5. Mistletoe and Spirits (2020)

Southern Belles and Spells Matchmaker Mystery Series

  1. Deadly Spells and a Southern Belle (2019)
  2. Cursed Brides and Alibis (2019)
  3. Magical Dames and Dating Games (2019)
  4. Some Pig and a Mummy Dig (2020)

Seven Suitors for Seven Witches Series

  1. How To Fake It With A Fae (2024)
  2. How To Outwit a Wizard (2024)

Southern Single Mom Paranormal Mystery Series

  1. The Witch's Handbook to Hunting Vampires (2017)
  2. The Witch's Handbook To Catching Werewolves (2017)
  3. The Witch's Handbook to Trapping Demons (2017)

Midlife Spell Hunter Series

  1. Spell Hunter (2021)
  2. Spell Struck (2021)

Dark Revolution Series

A departure from her usual cozy style, this series is a dystopian romance set in a war-torn United States:

  1. Unlikely Rebel (1970)
  2. Rendered (2015)
  3. Baited: (2015)
  4. Held (2015)

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the connection between The Accidental Medium and The Withering Mysteries?

The protagonist of The Withering Mysteries, Grim, is introduced in the first book of The Accidental Medium series (Witch's Block) as a monster hunter who helps Paige Provey. He later received his own spin-off trilogy.

QDo I need to read the crossover series Lost Southern Magic?

While it is not strictly mandatory, Lost Southern Magic acts as a fun crossover event bringing together protagonists from four of Amy Boyles' series. Reading those individual series first will help you appreciate the character dynamics much more.

QWhere is the best place to start with Amy Boyles’ books?

Most readers start with either the Bless Your Witch series (starting with Scared Witchless) or the Sweet Tea Witches series (starting with Southern Magic) to get a feel for her signature style.

QAre Amy Boyles' books suitable for standalone reading?

Her individual series are best read in chronological order because they feature recurring characters, overarching relationships, and developing magic systems. However, her different series can generally be read independently of each other.

QIs the Dark Revolution series similar to her cozy mysteries?

No, the Dark Revolution series is a dystopian romance series set in a future civil-war-torn America, which is significantly darker in tone compared to her lighthearted paranormal cozy mysteries.