Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pies and Prejudice | 2012 | Ellery Adams | Buy |
| 2 | Peach Pies and Alibis | 2013 | Ellery Adams | Buy |
| 3 | Pecan Pies and Homicides | 2014 | Ellery Adams | Buy |
| 4 | Lemon Pies and Little White Lies | 2015 | Ellery Adams | Buy |
| 5 | Breach of Crust | 2016 | Ellery Adams | Buy |
Ellery Adams blends Southern charm with a touch of magic in this cozy mystery series set in the fictional town of Havenwood, Georgia. Ella Mae LeFaye thought she was returning home to regroup after a failed marriage, but she soon learns her family has been hiding secrets about their magical abilities for generations.
The pie shop Ella Mae opens becomes both her livelihood and her connection to her growing powers. The pies she bakes carry enchantments that affect those who eat them, sometimes revealing truths or bringing out hidden emotions. This gift draws her into local mysteries that the police can’t solve through ordinary means.
Each book in the series involves a murder investigation while also advancing Ella Mae’s understanding of the supernatural world around her. The town of Havenwood harbors other magical families, and not all of them are friendly. Adams balances the cozy elements of small-town life, pie recipes, and amateur sleuthing with darker themes about power and responsibility.