Annabel Chase Books in Order

Recommended Reading Path: Where to Begin

If you are diving into the magical, cozy, and humorous world of Annabel Chase, the sheer volume of her interconnected series can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there is a clear, fan-recommended path to getting the most out of her writing.

The Flagship Route (Emma Hart's Story): The absolute best place to start is with the Spellbound series, beginning with Curse the Day. This 10-book series establishes the rules, humor, and tone of Chase's paranormal world. Once you finish Spellbound, you should immediately transition into its direct sequel series, Spellbound Ever After, which follows the same beloved characters through another 9 books.

The Alternative Paranormal Starter (Ember Rose's Story): If you want a longer, self-contained journey that still connects to the same magical universe, begin with Starry Hollow Witches, starting with Magic & Murder. This series spans 20 books and follows a single mother finding her magical footing.

The Non-Paranormal Starter: If you prefer traditional, contemporary cozy mysteries without witches or vamps, start with the Saints & Strangers series (written under Chase's real name, Keeley Bates), beginning with A Dead End.

What to Know Before You Start

Annabel Chase's books mostly inhabit a single, shared paranormal universe. While each series generally focuses on a different main character and town, they share the same overarching mythology and rules of magic. You will occasionally find subtle references, cameos, or shared locations across the series. However, they are written to be enjoyed independently, so you do not need to read every single series in chronological release order to understand the plots.

Additionally, some series are collaborations. For instance, the Elemental Witches of Eternal Springs series is a shared-world project with other prominent cozy mystery authors, while the Hex Support Mystery series is co-written with Tana Grey. Keeping this in mind helps explain why certain series have slightly different pacing or writing styles.

The Connected Spellbound Universe

The following series form the core of Annabel Chase's paranormal cozy mystery catalog. They are best read in their individual publication order:

Spellbound Series

This is where it all begins. Follow Emma Hart, a lawyer who discovers she's a witch, as she navigates the cursed town of Spellbound.

1. Curse the Day (2017)
2. Doom and Broom (2017)
3. Spell's Bells (2017)
4. Lucky Charm (2017)
5. Better than Hex (2017)
6. Cast Away (2017)
7. A Touch of Magic (2017)
8. A Drop in the Potion (2017)
9. Hemlocked and Loaded (2017)
10. All Spell Breaks Loose (2018)

Spellbound Ever After Series

The direct sequel series to Spellbound, continuing Emma Hart's adventures.

1. Crazy For Brew (2018)
2. Lost That Coven Feeling (2018)
3. Wands Upon A Time (2018)
4. Charmed Offense (2019)
5. Poetry in Potion (2019)
6. Cloaks and Daggers (2020)
7. Ghoul's Paradise (2020)
8. Halo Effect (2020)
9. Eat Prey Spell (2021)

Starry Hollow Witches Series

Set in the same universe, this series follows Ember Rose, a single mother who moves to Starry Hollow and uncovers her family's magical secrets.

1. Magic & Murder (2017)
2. Magic & Mystery (2017)
3. Magic & Mischief (2017)
4. Magic & Mayhem (2017)
5. Magic & Mercy (2018)
6. One Witch's Trash Panda Is Another Witch's Treasure (2018)
7. Magic & Madness (2018)
8. Magic & Malice (2018)
9. Magic & Mythos (2018)
10. Magic & Mishaps (2019)
11. Magic & Maladies (2019)
12. Magic & Misdeeds (2019)
13. Magic & Monsters (2020)
14. Magic & Misfits (2021)
15. Magic & Misfortune (2021)
16. Magic & Marriage (2022)
17. Magic & Midnight (2022)
18. Magic & Mirrors (2023)
19. Magic & Mistletoe (2023)
20. Magic & Mutiny (2024)

Federal Bureau of Magic Cozy Mystery Series

This series introduces Paige Penwell and the federal agents who handle paranormal law enforcement. It features a great blend of action, romance, and mystery.

1. Great Balls of Fury (2019)
2. Fury Godmother (2019)
3. No Guts, No Fury (2019)
4. Grace Under Fury (2019)
5. Bedtime Fury (2019)
6. Three Alarm Fury (2019)
7. Hell Hath No Fury (2020)
8. Every Picture Tells a Fury (2020)
9. Playing With Fury (2020)
10. Fury and Ice (2021)
11. Fun and Fury (2021)
12. Birds of a Fury (2022)
13. Blaze of Fury (2023)
14. Final Fury (2023)

Hex Support Mystery Series

Co-written with Tana Grey, this spin-off series centers around a former agent of the secret Hex Support division of the Federal Bureau of Magic.

1. Pink Moon (2022)
2. Harvest Moon (2022)
3. Hunter's Moon (2022)

Other Paranormal and Urban Fantasy Series

In addition to the main Spellbound universe, Chase has penned several other highly engaging paranormal series:

The Bloomin' Psychic Series

Follow Mia Thorne, a former New Yorker who moves to a quiet Pennsylvania river town, inherits her aunt's cottage, and discovers she is a psychic who can communicate with plants and spirits.

1. Petal to the Metal (2021)
2. Life's A Birch (2021)
3. Drive Me Daisy (2021)
4. Kiss My Ash (2022)
5. Feel the Fern (2022)
6. Mint Condition (2023)
7. Cherry Dead (2024)
8. Flowering Inferno (2024)

Crossroads Queen Series

An urban fantasy series featuring necromancer Lorelei Clay as she gets swept up in the supernatural politics of Fairhaven.

1. Dead to the World (2023)
2. Dead of Night (2023)
3. Dead Last (2023)
4. Dead Wrong (2024)
5. Dead Weight (2024)
6. Play Dead (2024)
7. Dead Heat (2024)
8. Half Dead (2025)

Midnight Empire Sagas

This expansive urban fantasy narrative is split into three distinct, chronological subseries. For the complete story, read them in this order:

Midnight Empire: The Tower

1. Wild Knight (2021)
2. Three Dog Knight (2021)
3. Deadly Knight (2022)
4. One Knight Stand (2022)

Midnight Empire: The Restoration

1. Endless Knight (2022)
2. Red Rook (2022)
3. Glass King (2022)

Midnight Empire: New Dawn

1. Golden Hood (2022)
2. Twilight Rebel (2022)
3. Midnight Burns (2023)

Midlife Magic Cocktail Club Series

A paranormal women's fiction series focusing on a group of friends in Lake Cloverleaf who discover they have inherited magical powers later in life.

1. Magic Uncorked (2020)
2. Bewitching Bitters (2020)
3. Vintage Spirits (2021)
4. Psychic on the Rocks (2021)

Magic Bullet Series

An urban fantasy series focusing on magical action and suspense.

1. Burned (2016)
2. Death Match (2016)
3. Demon Hunt (2016)
4. Soulfire (2017)

Pandora's Pride Series

A fun, high-stakes series combining elements of demons, witches, fae, and vampires.

1. Double Down on Demons (2020)
2. High Stakes and Vampires (2020)
3. Five Card Fae (2020)
4. Wild Cards and Witches (2020)

Divine Place Series

A series blending cozy mystery tropes with quirky supernatural environments.

1. Murder and Mahjong (2020)
2. Homicide and Hot Tubs (2020)
3. Graves and Golf Carts (2020)

Demonspawn Academy Series

A fast-paced academy series following three consecutive trials.

1. Trial One (2019)
2. Trial Two (2019)
3. Trial Three (2019)

Spellslingers Academy of Magic & Collaborations

Spellslingers Academy of Magic

The Spellslingers Academy series is divided into four cardinal direction arcs, each focusing on a different protagonist and their magical abilities. To experience the overarching story, they should be read in chronological release order:

Warden of the West (Bryn's Arc)

• Outcast (2018)
• Outclassed (2018)
• Outlast (2018)

Sentry of the South (Dani's Arc)

• Outlier (2018)
• Outfox (2018)
• Outbreak (2018)

Enforcer of the East (Cerys' Arc)

• Outwit (2018)
• Outlaw (2018)

Keeper of the North Arc

• Outrun (2019)
• Outgrow (2019)

Elemental Witches Of Eternal Springs Series

This series is a collaborative "shared world" written by multiple cozy mystery authors. Each author created their own witch character. Chase contributed Hotter Than Spell to the series. The four books are:

1. Hotter Than Spell (2018)
2. Spell or High Water (2018)
3. Bat Out of Spell (2018)
4. Spell on Earth (2018)

Contemporary Cozy Mysteries (As Keeley Bates)

Saints & Strangers Series

Writing under her real name, Keeley Bates, Chase delivers a non-paranormal contemporary cozy mystery series following Kit Wilder, a washed-up actress turned amateur sleuth in Westdale.

1. A Dead End (2015)
2. The Deep End (2015)
3. The Bitter End (2015)

Standalone Novels & Anthologies

For completeness, Chase has also released standalone contemporary novels and contributed to various anthologies:

• Hostel Takeover (2011)
• The Mother Load (2012, as Keeley Bates)
• Seven Pets for Seven Witches (2018, Anthology)
• Seasoned Magic (2021, Anthology)
• One Knight Stand (2022, Anthology)