Deborah Blake Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Deborah Blake

Deborah Blake has built a diverse and enchanting bibliography spanning urban fantasy, paranormal romance, cozy mystery, and pagan non-fiction. Because her work is divided into distinct genres, the best starting point depends on what you enjoy reading:

• For Paranormal Romance & Folklore: Start with Wickedly Dangerous, the first full-length novel in the Baba Yaga series. It introduces a shared magical universe that also encompasses her Broken Riders spin-off.
• For Cozy Mysteries: Start with Furbidden Fatality, the opener of the Catskills Pet Rescue Mystery series, featuring a lottery-winning sanctuary owner, a quirky town, and plenty of animal companions.
• For Urban Fantasy: Begin with Veiled Magic, which follows a witch serving as a cop in a world where magic is strictly regulated.
• For Modern Witchcraft & Paganism: Start with Everyday Witchcraft or Everyday Witch A to Z, which are highly regarded for their accessible, friendly, and practical approach to magic.

The Baba Yaga and Broken Riders Universe

The Baba Yaga series is Deborah Blake's signature fiction project. Reimagining Slavic folklore, the series posits that "Baba Yaga" is not a single witch, but a title held by a select group of women tasked with guarding the border between the mortal world and the magical Otherworld. Each Baba Yaga is accompanied by a Chudo-Yudo (a magical creature disguised as a normal pet).

The Broken Riders series is a direct spin-off. It follows the three immortal Riders—Mikhail, Gregori, and Alexei—who served the Baba Yagas for centuries. After a major betrayal, they lose their immortality and magic, forcing them to adjust to mortal life. To avoid major spoilers and understand the transition, readers should finish the first three Baba Yaga books before starting the Broken Riders series.

Recommended Combined Reading Order

To experience the story arcs of the Baba Yagas and the Riders seamlessly, follow this chronological publication order:

1. Wickedly Magical (2014) – A prequel novella introducing the series' mechanics.
2. Wickedly Dangerous (2014) – Baba Yaga Book 1, focusing on Barbara Yager and her dragon-in-disguise pit bull.
3. Wickedly Wonderful (2014) – Baba Yaga Book 2, featuring a healer Baba Yaga named Bella.
4. Wickedly Ever After (2016) – A bridge novella set between books 2 and 3.
5. Wickedly Powerful (2016) – Baba Yaga Book 3, focusing on Beka. The events at the climax of this novel directly trigger the start of the Broken Riders spin-off.
6. Dangerously Charming (2016) – Broken Riders Book 1, following Mikhail Day as he copes with mortality.
7. Dangerously Divine (2017) – Broken Riders Book 2, following Gregori Sun.
8. Wickedly Spirited (2017) – A Baba Yaga novella featuring a new guardian named Jazz.
9. Dangerously Fierce (2018) – Broken Riders Book 3, focusing on Alexei Knight.
10. Dangerously Driven (2018) – A Broken Riders novella that acts as a crossover and finale for the brothers' mortal journeys.
11. Wickedly Unraveled (2019) – Baba Yaga Book 4, following Barbara and Liam's return.
12. Wickedly Wishful (2025) – A Baba Yaga novella exploring Barbara's settled life, her daughter Babs, and a new journey into the Otherworld.

Veiled Magic Series

For readers who prefer police procedurals mixed with urban fantasy, the Veiled Magic trilogy is a must-read. The series stars Donata, a witch who works as a police officer in a world where magic is hidden from mainstream society. The series is complete and should be read in order:

1. Veiled Magic (2015)
2. Veiled Menace (2017)
3. Veiled Enchantments (2018)

Reader Tip: Before the first novel was published, Deborah Blake wrote a short story titled "Dead and (Mostly) Gone," featuring Donata as a police department "Witness Retrieval Specialist." Published in The Pagan Anthology of Short Fiction (2008), this story serves as a pilot for the series and is highly recommended for completionists.

Catskills Pet Rescue Cozy Mysteries

Stepping away from romance and epic magic, Blake wrote a cozy mystery trilogy set in upstate New York. It features Kari Stuart, who wins the lottery and opens the Serenity Sanctuary pet rescue, only to find herself solving local murders with the help of her kitten, Queenie. Read these in order:

1. Furbidden Fatality (2021)
2. Doggone Deadly (2021)
3. Claws for Suspicion (2022)

Star Stone Series

The Star Stone series contains Deborah Blake's earliest fiction work. It tells the story of Deirdre Connelly, a modern witch who accidentally inherits the custody of a mystical Anasazi crystal. This lighthearted duology consists of:

1. Witch Ever Way You Can (2011) – Originally written as her debut, winning the 2009 EMILY "Best of the Best" Award.
2. Witch Upon a Star (2012)

Standalone Novels and Short Stories

If you are looking for quick, standalone stories, Blake has penned several romances and a contemporary comedy:

• Caught in Cupid's Net (2003) – An early romance release.
• Dangerous Love (2005) – A romantic suspense novel.
• Reinventing Ruby (2017) – A contemporary novel focusing on family drama and romance.
• King Me! (2020) – A contemporary romantic comedy.
• Tiny Treasures (2019) – A compilation of short fiction and essays.

Deborah Blake's Non-Fiction and Pagan Guides

In addition to her fiction, Deborah Blake is a practicing Wiccan and high priestess. She has published over a dozen non-fiction guides with Llewellyn Publications, written in a friendly, conversational style. The Everyday Witch brand is especially popular, spawning the widely used Everyday Witch Tarot and Everyday Witch Oracle decks.

The Witch's Tools Series

This series provides practical, book-length guides to the traditional tools used in Wiccan practice. They can be read in any order depending on your interests:

• The Witch's Broom (2014)
• The Witch's Wand (2015)
• The Witch's Athame (2016)
• The Witch's Mirror (2016)
• The Witch's Book of Shadows (2017)
• The Witch's Cauldron (2017)
• The Witch's Altar (2018)

Llewellyn's Little Books Series

Blake has contributed several entries to Llewellyn's popular pocket-sized guides, including volumes on Halloween (2018), Dragons (2020), Herbs (2020), Moon Spells (2020), Yule (2020), and Witchcraft (2023).

What to Know Before You Start

Deborah Blake's fiction has a very distinct tone: it is warm, animal-focused, and features strong female leads who find magic in everyday situations. Whether she is writing about a modern-day Baba Yaga or a pet rescue owner, expect a heavy emphasis on community, witty dialogue, and a love for cats. Her books do not feature dark, gritty urban fantasy; instead, they skew toward cozy, romantic, and whimsical elements, making them comforting reads for magic lovers.