Does this page include every Christine DeSmet book?

This catalog lists the Christine DeSmet books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Christine DeSmet series listed separately?

Yes. Each Christine DeSmet series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Christine DeSmet books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Christine DeSmet Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Christine DeSmet books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Christine DeSmet bibliography.

Browse books by Christine DeSmet in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 11 books / 4 series

American author Christine DeSmet is best known for her cozy mystery series, including the Fudge Shop Mysteries and the Dear Daphne series. Her work has earned multiple awards, including a Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal. This page provides Christine DeSmet’s books in order, including both chronological and series reading order.

Books by Christine DeSmet in Publication Order

2000 Spirit Lake POoSN / 1 Buy

2007 Tales from The Treasure Trove Volume III POoTftTTB / 1 Buy

2008 Tales From The Treasure Trove Volume IV(By: Cassie Walder) POoTftTTB / 2 Buy

2013 First-Degree Fudge POoFSMB / 1 Buy

2014 Hot Fudge Frame-Up POoFSMB / 2 Buy

2015 Five-Alarm Fudge POoFSMB / 3 Buy

2016 When Rudolph was Kidnapped POoMiMB / 1 Buy

2017 Misbehavin' in Moonstone POoMiMB / 2 Buy

2017 Mrs Claus and the Moonstone Murder POoMiMB / 3 Buy

2018 When the Dead People Brought a Dish-to-Pass POoMiMB / 4 Buy

2020 Deadly Fudge Divas POoFSMB / 4 Buy

Complete Christine DeSmet Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Mischief in Moonstone Reading Order 4 books / 2016-2018

01 When Rudolph was Kidnapped 2016 Buy

02 Misbehavin' in Moonstone 2017 Buy

03 Mrs Claus and the Moonstone Murder 2017 Buy

04 When the Dead People Brought a Dish-to-Pass 2018 Buy

Tales from the Treasure Trove Reading Order 2 books / 2007-2008

01 Tales from The Treasure Trove Volume III 2007 Buy

02 Tales From The Treasure Trove Volume IV(By: Cassie Walder) 2008 Buy

Standalone Reading Order 1 book / 2000

01 Spirit Lake 2000 Buy

Fudge Shop Mystery Reading Order 4 books / 2013-2020

01 First-Degree Fudge 2013 Buy

02 Hot Fudge Frame-Up 2014 Buy

03 Five-Alarm Fudge 2015 Buy

04 Deadly Fudge Divas 2020 Buy

Where to start with Christine DeSmet

What is the best order to read Christine DeSmet books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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