Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heart of Fire | 2010 | Kristen Painter | Buy |
| 2 | All Fired Up | 2010 | Kristen Painter | Buy |
| 3 | Recipe for Magic / The Perfect Dish | 2010 | Kristen Painter | Buy |
| 4 | Dark Kiss of the Reaper | 2011 | Kristen Painter | Buy |
Kristen Painter’s standalone novels date from the early years of her publishing career, before she became known for her Nocturne Falls and Shadowvale series. Heart of Fire (2010) and All Fired Up (2010) are paranormal romances, while Dark Kiss of the Reaper (2011) takes a darker approach to supernatural fiction.
Recipe for Magic / The Perfect Dish (2010) blends romance with a lighter touch. These four books are independent of each other and from Painter’s later series work. They provide an interesting look at her writing before she settled into the cozy supernatural mystery style she is best known for today.