If you enjoy reading books by Bailey Cates then you might also like the following authors:
Juliet Blackwell writes cozy mysteries filled with charming settings, quirky characters, and touches of magic. Fans of Bailey Cates will appreciate Blackwell's gentle humor and warm storytelling.
In her book Secondhand Spirits, readers meet Lily Ivory, a witch who runs a vintage clothing store in San Francisco and solves magical mysteries with wit and heart.
Heather Blake creates wonderfully cozy mysteries blended with magic, community, and a touch of romance. Her books are cheerful and feature engaging, lovable characters, appealing strongly to Bailey Cates readers.
In It Takes a Witch, Blake introduces Darcy Merriweather, a wishcrafter who investigates small-town crimes with humor and gentle charm.
Amanda Flower writes cozy mysteries that combine small-town charm, quirky humor, and appealing, relatable heroines. Her writing style is warm, engaging, and inviting.
Bailey Cates fans will enjoy Flower's series opener, Crime and Poetry, which introduces Violet Waverly and her magical bookshop filled with intriguing books and charming mysteries.
Cleo Coyle crafts cozy mysteries that center on richly detailed settings and relatable characters, often featuring intriguing culinary themes. Readers drawn to Bailey Cates's cozy culinary mysteries will appreciate Coyle's blend of food and sleuthing.
In the book On What Grounds, they meet Clare Cosi, a coffeehouse manager who brews delicious drinks while unraveling captivating mysteries.
Joanne Fluke creates warm, inviting mysteries that blend cozy intrigue with mouthwatering recipes. Her stories are filled with relatable characters, warmth, and humor.
If you like the cozy culinary feel of Bailey Cates, you'll enjoy Fluke's Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, which introduces Hannah Swensen, a cheerful baker whose desserts are as enjoyable as her heartfelt investigations.
Ellery Adams writes cozy mysteries filled with warm community settings, tasty treats, and just a hint of magic. If you're a fan of Bailey Cates, look into Adams' series starting with Pies and Prejudice.
This story introduces readers to Ella Mae, a baker whose enchanted pies influence those around her, blending charm and mystery in the town of Havenwood.
Sofie Kelly crafts cozy mysteries that feature magical cats as sidekicks. Readers who enjoy Bailey Cates' gentle themes of magic and friendship should try Kelly's Curiosity Thrilled the Cat.
Set in a welcoming small town, it follows librarian Kathleen Paulson and her quirky feline companions who help unravel local secrets and mysteries.
If you appreciate Bailey Cates' warmhearted mysteries set around baking and community life, Lynn Cahoon's cozy-style mysteries are worth your attention.
Try Cahoon's Guidebook to Murder, the first installment in the Tourist Trap Mystery series, where protagonist Jill Gardner uncovers mysteries and secrets in her cozy bookstore café in a small California coastal town.
Vicki Delany brings readers cozy mysteries filled with humor, a comforting community feel, and delightful storytelling.
For fans of Bailey Cates' cozy enchantment with hints of magic, Delany's Elementary, She Read—the first in the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery series—features Gemma Doyle, an observant bookshop owner solving mysteries in her charming seaside community.
Essie Lang's cozy mysteries offer book lovers stories filled with inviting small-town communities and intriguing puzzles. Readers enjoying Bailey Cates' cozy storytelling and likable protagonists will find similar comfort in Lang's Trouble on the Books.
Set on picturesque Alexandria Bay, this mystery spotlights bookstore owner Shelby Cox as she navigates unexpected murders and local friendships.
Diane Kelly's mysteries combine humor, charm, and clever sleuthing. She often centers her stories around interesting careers, like house flipping or tax enforcement, blending mystery with engaging character dynamics.
Readers will enjoy her novel Dead as a Door Knocker, where humor meets suspense as a home renovator faces unexpected murders and unraveling secrets.
Laura Childs specializes in cozy mysteries with warm, inviting settings and relatable amateur sleuths. She crafts detailed worlds around lively communities filled with tea shops, charming towns, or antique markets.
A perfect example is Death by Darjeeling, a Tea Shop Mystery set in Charleston, where tea shop owner Theodosia Browning finds herself tangled in murder and intrigue.
Jenn McKinlay writes cozy mysteries filled with humor, strong friendships, and delightful small-town charm. Her stories feel comforting and entertaining, balancing amusing situations and light suspense.
In her book Sprinkle with Murder, readers follow cupcake baker Mel Cooper as she investigates crimes with wit, cupcakes, and friendship.
Kate Carlisle crafts inviting mysteries that revolve around books and the publishing world, offering readers clever puzzles and cozy settings. Her stories feature warm-hearted characters facing mysteries that intertwine smoothly with their careers and lives.
Check out Homicide in Hardcover, which follows Brooklyn Wainwright, a book restoration expert, uncovering mysteries tucked between the pages of rare books.
Denise Swanson creates charming cozy mysteries that focus on relatable characters, warm small-town settings, and plenty of humor. Her mysteries have heart, featuring communities where neighbors know each other's secrets—sometimes too well.
Readers might especially enjoy her novel Murder of a Small-Town Honey, introducing school psychologist Skye Denison whose curiosity frequently draws her into tricky investigations.