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Jaine Austen Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Jaine Austen books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Jaine Austen series? Start with "This Pen for Hire" (2002) and follow publication order through all 27 books.
The complete Jaine Austen reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
This Pen for Hire
2002
Last Writes
2003
Killer Blonde
2004
Shoes to Die For
2005
The PMS Murder
2006
Death by Pantyhose
2007
Killing Bridezilla
2008
Killer Cruise
2009
Death of a Trophy Wife
2010
The Dangers of Gingerbread Cookies
2010
Pampered to Death
2011
Death of a Neighborhood Witch
2012
Killing Cupid
2013
Death by Tiara
2015
Murder Has Nine Lives
2016
Death of a Bachelorette
2017
Death of a Neighborhood Scrooge
2018
Death of a Gigolo
2019
Murder Gets a Makeover
2021
Death by Smoothie
2022
Nightmare on Elf Street
2023
The Dangers of Candy Canes
2023
Murder Buys a One-Way Ticket
2024
Candy Cane Murder
2007
Gingerbread Cookie Murder
2010
Secret Santa
2013
Christmas Sweets
2019
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