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Order of Kate Carlisle Books
In the vibrant literary cosmos where mysteries entwine with romance and history whispers through every page, Kate Carlisle shines like a dazzling constellation. Born and raised on the sun-kissed coast of Southern California, Carlisle seemed almost fated to become a weaver of thrilling tales. Although her exact birthdate remains tucked away like a secret clue in one of her beloved novels, what is clear is that her life has been a journey of creativity, perseverance, and a touch of mischief.
Before she became a New York Times bestselling author, Carlisle’s path was anything but direct. After earning her education — including professional studies in television production — she worked behind the scenes in Hollywood, gaining a deep understanding of drama, timing, and character development. It’s no surprise that her books later blossomed with cinematic flair: tight plotting, sparkling dialogue, and characters so vivid they practically walk off the page.
Kate Carlisle didn’t storm into the literary world overnight. Like the heroines she crafts so deftly, she built her future piece by piece. She first broke into publishing by writing romance novels for Harlequin, polishing her storytelling skills and developing a loyal fanbase. But it was when she fused her passions — mystery, romance, and a love for rare books — that magic truly happened.
Enter her most famous creations: the Bibliophile Mysteries, featuring the fiercely intelligent bookbinder Brooklyn Wainwright, and the Fixer-Upper Mysteries, starring the charismatic Shannon Hammer. Both series became runaway hits, charming readers with their clever plots, warmhearted humor, and a dash of romance. So beloved is her Fixer-Upper world that it even found its way onto Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, pulling her storytelling even further into the spotlight.
What makes Kate Carlisle's writing so addictive? It’s her deep understanding of human nature — and her sly, ironic touch. She writes of rare books, home renovations, and murder most foul, but the true heartbeat of her stories is always the people: flawed, funny, brave, and full of secrets. You think you’re solving a mystery, but you’re really unwrapping layers of heart.
Today, Kate Carlisle is very much alive, thriving in her coastal California home, still conjuring new adventures from the comfort of her writing desk. She continues to study new crafts, immerse herself in bookbinding techniques, and attend mystery conventions — ever the curious student of life. She often jokes about being the "least likely person to solve a real crime," but given her razor-sharp wit and boundless imagination, one suspects otherwise.
In a literary world crowded with predictability, Kate Carlisle remains an original voice — whimsical, wise, and wickedly good at making readers gasp, swoon, and laugh, often all in the same chapter.
And the best part? She’s nowhere near finished yet. Somewhere, right now, Kate is probably sketching the blueprints of her next great mystery... and you, dear reader, won’t want to miss it.
Publication Order of Series Books
Publication Order of The Bibliophile Mystery
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| If Books Could Kill | 2009 | Amazon |
| Homicide in Hardcover | 2009 | Amazon |
| The Lies That Bind | 2010 | Amazon |
| Murder under Cover | 2011 | Amazon |
| Pages of Sin | 2012 | Amazon |
| One Book in the Grave | 2012 | Amazon |
| Peril in Paperback | 2012 | Amazon |
| A Cookbook Conspiracy | 2013 | Amazon |
| The Book Stops Here | 2014 | Amazon |
| Ripped From the Pages | 2015 | Amazon |
| Books of a Feather | 2016 | Amazon |
| Once Upon a Spine | 2017 | Amazon |
| Buried In Books | 2018 | Amazon |
| The Book Supremacy | 2019 | Amazon |
| The Grim Reader | 2020 | Amazon |
| Little Black Book | 2021 | Amazon |
| The Paper Caper | 2022 | Amazon |
| The Twelve Books of Christmas | 2023 | Amazon |
Publication Order of The Fixer-Upper Mystery
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| A High-End Finish | 2014 | Amazon |
| This Old Homicide | 2015 | Amazon |
| Crowned and Moldering | 2015 | Amazon |
| Eaves of Destruction | 2017 | Amazon |
| A Wrench in the Works | 2018 | Amazon |
| Shot Through the Hearth | 2019 | Amazon |
| Premeditated Mortar | 2020 | Amazon |
| Absence of Mallets | 2021 | Amazon |
| Dressed to Drill | 2023 | Amazon |
| The Knife Before Christmas | 2024 | Amazon |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Title | Year | Amazon Links |
|---|---|---|
| Deck the Hallways | 2016 | Amazon |
| She's Having the Boss's Baby | 2013 | Amazon |
| Second-Chance Seduction | 2013 | Amazon |
| How to Seduce a Billionaire | 2011 | Amazon |
| An Innocent in Paradise | 2011 | Amazon |
| Sweet Surrender, Baby Surprise | 2010 | Amazon |
| The Millionaire Meets His Match | 2010 | Amazon |