A.R. Winters Books in Order

Where to Start Reading A.R. Winters

With well over 100 books spread across multiple series, diving into the cozy mystery bibliography of A.R. Winters can feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, Winters writes her novels to be accessible, clean, and highly entertaining. If you are brand new to her work, we recommend starting with one of her two flagship series:

• The Tiffany Black Mysteries: Start here if you love fast-paced, humorous mysteries set against a glitzy backdrop. The first book, Innocent in Las Vegas (2013), introduces Tiffany Black, a cupcake-obsessed croupier who reluctantly begins solving crimes in Sin City. This series is Winters' longest-running and most popular creation.
• The Kylie Berry Mysteries: If you prefer a traditional small-town setting with a heavy culinary flavor, start with A Berry Deadly Welcome (2018). It features Kylie Berry, a novice chef navigating mysterious murders in Camden Falls, Kentucky.

The Tiffany Black Universe

Tiffany Black is the crown jewel of A.R. Winters' writing career. Her adventures are split into three distinct series that run parallel to one another. While each book features a standalone mystery, reading them in order helps you appreciate the character growth, recurring subplots, and Tiffany's evolving relationships.

1. Tiffany Black Mysteries (Main Series)

This is the core series where Tiffany transitions from working at a casino to operating as a full-fledged private investigator. It is best to follow these in publication order to track her personal and professional developments:

1. Innocent in Las Vegas (2013)
2. Green Eyes in Las Vegas (2014)
3. Red Roses in Las Vegas (2014)
4. Lost Kitten in Las Vegas (2016)
5. Reality Check in Las Vegas (2016)
6. Deadly Disco in Las Vegas (2016)
7. Pesky Politicians in Las Vegas (2016)
8. A Perfect Murder in Las Vegas (2017)
9. Furniture Fatality in Las Vegas (2017)
10. High Stakes and Hazelnut Cupcakes in Las Vegas (2017)
11. Dancing With Danger in Las Vegas (2017)
12. Zombie Cash Run in Las Vegas (2018)
13. Lucky Charm in Las Vegas (2018)
14. Jackpots and Jealousies in Las Vegas (2018)
15. Spa Retreats and Secrets in Las Vegas (2018)
16. Lounge Singers And Liars In Las Vegas (2019)
17. Deceptions and Decisions in Las Vegas (2019)
18. Snapshots and Suspicions in Las Vegas (2020)
19. Pride and Prejudice in Las Vegas (2020)
20. Just Deserts in Las Vegas (2020)
21. Dinners and Disasters in Las Vegas (2020)
22. Art and Apprehension in Las Vegas (2020)
23. Masks and Malice in Las Vegas (2020)
24. Reunions and Revelations in Las Vegas (2020)
25. Book Clubs and Bad Behavior in Las Vegas (2021)
26. Pranks and Perplexities in Las Vegas (2021)
27. Dubious Disappearances in Las Vegas (2021)
28. High Rollers and Heartbreak in Las Vegas (2021)
29. Graduates and Grumpies in Las Vegas (2021)
30. Hatters and Haters in Las Vegas (2021)
31. Cookie Club Killers in Las Vegas (2021)
32. Grand Openings and Greed in Las Vegas (2021)
33. Gamers and Guilt in Las Vegas (2022)
34. Cruise Comedians In Las Vegas (2022)
35. Wedding Bells and Whimsies in Las Vegas (2022)
36. Spies and Stalkers in Las Vegas (2022)
37. Diamonds and Departures in Las Vegas (2022)

2. Tiffany Black Cases

Launched in 2022, this spin-off series focuses on specific, shorter investigations. While they can be read independently, they are best enjoyed after you have familiarized yourself with the main series' characters. The first few entries include:

1. The Case of the Missing Photographer in Las Vegas (2022)
2. The Case of the Amateur Actors in Las Vegas (2022)
3. The Case of the Fake Life Coach in Las Vegas (2022)
4. The Case of the Cozy Snake in Las Vegas (2022)
5. The Case of the Dead Troll in Las Vegas (2022)

3. Tiffany Black Travel Mysteries

Starting in 2023, this spin-off takes Tiffany, Stone, and Rosie away from the Las Vegas strip as they travel to various locations. These books are wonderful for readers who enjoy a change of scenery alongside their cozy whodunits:

1. Family Feuds and Fatalities (2023)
2. Holidays, History and Homicide (2023)
3. Southern Belles and Scandals (2023)
4. College Reunions and Clues (2023)

Other Key Cozy Mystery Series

Beyond Tiffany Black, Winters has penned several other delightfully culinary-themed and small-town cozy mysteries. Each offers a unique protagonist and setting.

Kylie Berry Mysteries

Set in Camden Falls, Kentucky, this series centers on Kylie Berry, a novice chef. It features a wonderful blend of small-town charm, quirky neighbors, and tasty dishes. We recommend reading them in order starting with:

1. A Berry Deadly Welcome (2018)
2. A Berry Murderous Kitten (2018)
3. A Berry Clever Corpse (2018)
4. A Berry Cunning Conman (2018)
5. A Berry Home Catastrophe (2018)

Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries

Follow Adrienne "Addi" Wilson, a guest relations staffer and social media manager on a cruise ship, alongside her bubbly best friend Cece. They solve lighthearted, sun-soaked murder mysteries at sea:

1. Killer Cruise (2019)
2. Cooks, Crooks and Cruises (2019)
3. Cruise Chaos (2019)
4. Beauty Queens and Cruises (2019)

Piece of Cake Mysteries

This series stars Mindy Macbay, a talented amateur baker who finds herself mixed up in local crimes in the town of Santa Verona:

1. Dead Man's Diamonds / Dessert, Diamonds and Deadly Secrets (2016)
2. Wacky Walnuts / Carrot Cake and Cryptic Clues (2016)
3. Jazzy Jeopardy / Danger, Deceit and Dark Chocolate Cake (2016)
4. Slippery Solicitors / Lawyers, Liars and Lemon Tarts (2017)

Sweets & Secrets Cozy Mysteries

This series features Jean Williams, who runs a local bakery and ends up solving crimes on the side:

1. Folk Tales and Fudge Brownies (2020)
2. Loaf or Death (2020)
3. Cakes and Mistakes (2021)

Paradise Bed & Breakfast

Follow along in this short, fun series set in a cozy B&B:

1. Cake Tastings and Killers (2021)
2. A Dead And Stormy Night (2021)

Wedding Bells and Magic Spells

If you enjoy a touch of the paranormal, this cozy mystery series features Aria Whitmore, a wedding planner who is secretly a witch:

1. A Wedding to Die For (2018)
2. Designer Sales and Secrets (2019)
3. In Hot Fudge And Cold Blood (2019)

Valerie Inkerman Investigates

A short, two-part series featuring private investigator Valerie Inkerman:

1. Don't Be a Stranger (2014)
2. Fake It Till You Make It (2014)

Reader Tips and Reading Advice

Because A.R. Winters is a incredibly prolific author, she occasionally releases novellas, short stories, and parallel series. The most common point of confusion is how the Tiffany Black spin-offs (Cases and Travel Mysteries) fit together with the main series. For the absolute best reading experience, read the main Tiffany Black Mysteries up to Book 33 or 34 before diving into the Cases (which began publishing in 2022) or the Travel Mysteries (which began publishing in 2023). This guarantees that you are fully caught up with Tiffany's character growth and relationship dynamics before she embarks on these side adventures.