How to read Joanne Fluke’s books in order
Are you interested in reading Joanne Fluke’s books? There are so many different options and genres she explores. She also wrote numerous titles under pseudonyms, and these books are still worth checking out.
An introduction to Joanne Fluke’s writing
Joanne Fluke is Joanne Fischmann’s pen name. She is an American writer from Minnesota, and she wrote numerous novels and series. Her trademark is mystery novels, and the most popular series is focused on Hannah Swensen, a baker in a small town. Of course, Joanne Fluke wrote other books besides the Hannah Swensen series, and she also wrote a few titles using a pseudonym. There is also a TV show based on the Hannah Swensen series of movies on Hallmark.
Regency Romances books
Regency romance is a subgenre of romance novels, and it is set in the early 19th century during the British Regency. The focus here is on stories that are a part of the Zebra Regency Romances, and Joanne Fluke wrote seven stories under Kathryn Kirkwood. These books were published between 1998 and 2001, and they are quite good.
The Hannah Swensen Mystery series
Fluke’s main story is focused on Hannah Swensen. The first book in the series was published in 2001, and it follows Hannah, who is described as an “amateur sleuth and baker” and she is the owner of The Cookie Jar. These cozy mystery novels are charming, and the inspiration came from Fluke’s desire to publish a cookbook. This is why you can often find incredible recipes in the story.
Publication order of Joanne Fluke’s books
If you are interested in learning more about Joanne Fluke and her books, there are a few things you will need to know. Firstly, there are a few different series, as well as independent novels. And if you plan on diving straight into the Hannah Swensen Mystery series, you should know the proper reading order.
Hannah Swensen books in publication order
As mentioned earlier, the Hannah Swensen series started in 2001. There are thirty-one books in the series, and the latest one was published in 2022. If you want to start reading it from the beginning, you should follow this order.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (2001)
- Strawberry Shortcake Murder (2002)
- Blueberry Muffin Murder (2002)
- Lemon Meringue Pie Murder (2003)
- Fudge Cupcake Murder (2004)
- Sugar Cookie Murder (2004)
- Peach Cobbler Murder (2005)
- Cherry Cheesecake Murder (2006)
- Key Lime Pie Murder (2007)
- Candy Cane Murder (2007)
- Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2008)
- Cream Puff Murder (2009)
- Plum Pudding Murder (2009)
- Apple Turnover Murder (2010)
- Gingerbread Cookie Murder (2010)
- Devil’s Food Cake Murder (2011)
- Cinnamon Roll Murder (2012)
- Red Velvet Cupcake Murder (2013)
- Joanne Fluke’s Lake Eden Cookbook (2013)
- Blackberry Pie Murder (2014)
- Double Fudge Brownie Murder (2015)
- Wedding Cake Murder (2016)
- Christmas Caramel Murder (2016)
- Banana Cream Pie Murder (2017)
- Raspberry Danish Murder (2018)
- Christmas Cake Murder (2018)
- Chocolate Cream Pie Murder (2019)
- Coconut Layer Cake Murder (2020)
- Christmas Cupcake Murder (2020)
- Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder (2021)
- Caramel Pecan Roll Murder (2022)
As you can see, each story follows the same idea, at least when it comes to names. And these charming stories are worth checking out. It is worth mentioning that Christmas Dessert Murder came out in 2021 as well, but it is a reprint of two previous Christmas stories. Additionally, Candy Cane Murder was written by Joanna Fluke, Leslie Meier, and Laura Levine.
Standalone novels
Besides the Hannah Swensen book series, you can also read other stories that are not connected to the charming mystery series.
- The Stepchild (1980)
- The Other Child (1983)
- Winter Chill (1984)
- Cold Judgment (1985)
- Vengeance is Mine (1986)
- Video Kill (1989)
- Final Appeal (1989)
- Dead Giveaway (1990)
- The Dead Girl (1993)
- Fatal Identity (1993)
- Deadly Memories (1995)
- Sugar and Spice (2006)
Additionally, there are numerous books written under pseudonyms.
- Eyes (1996 - Chris Hunter)
- Wicked (1996 - Jo Gibson)
- Caitlyn's Cowboy (1999 - Gina Jackson)
- Cookies and Kisses (2000 - Gina Jackson)
- A Match for Melissa (1998 - Kathryn Kirkwood)
- A Family for Felix (1999 - Kathryn Kirkwood)
- A Season for Samantha (1999 - Kathryn Kirkwood)
- Lady Radcliffe’s Ruse (1999 - Kathryn Kirkwood)
- A Husband for Holly (1999 - Kathryn Kirkwood)
- A Valentine for Vanessa (2000 - Kathryn Kirkwood)
- A Townhouse for Tessa (2001 - Kathryn Kirkwood)
All Kathryn Kirkwood books are a part of the regency romance series.
Non-fiction books
It is worth mentioning Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden cookbook in a separate category. Even though it is a part of the Hannah Swensen series, and contains a short story, it is still a cookbook you can use to make one of many delicious recipes Joanne Fluke offers.
Hannah Swensen series audiobooks
Since there are so many books in the series, you will need to find them all and read them, and it can take so much time. But there is an easier way to go through all the books and enjoy the process. And the answer is - audiobooks.
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FAQ
How many books are there in the Hannah Swensen series?
There are currently thirty-one books in the Hannah Swensen series, with Pink Lemonade Cake Murder coming out in February 2023.
Does Hannah Swensen ever get married?
Yes, as you can probably guess, the book about marriage is Wedding Day Murder.
What is the newest book in the Hannah Swensen series?
The newest book in the Hannah Swensen series Pink Lemonade Cake Murder, which came out in February 2023.
