Lila Dare

1 series 4 books in order

Lila Dare is the well-respected author of the Southern Beauty Shop mystery series. Dare was born in Georgia and has lived in Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia, as well as some bastions of Yankee culture. Although Dare has never worked as a hair stylist, she spends plenty of time in salons. She currently lives west of the Mississippi with her husband, two daughters and dog, and misses Southern manners and cooking, but not the humidity.

Known for
Southern Beauty Shop

Series by Lila Dare

Southern Beauty Shop

4 books in order · 2010–2013

  1. Cover of Tressed to Kill

    Tressed to Kill

    2010 · Lila Dare

    First in the brand-new Southern Beauty Shop mystery series St. Elizabeth, Georgia, offers charm, Southern hospitality-and, most recently, murder.…

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  2. Cover of Polished Off

    Polished Off

    2011 · Lila Dare

    Audrey Faye sashays into Violetta's Salon looking for stylists for the Miss Magnolia Blossom pageant. Hairdresser Grace Terhune's opportunity quickly…

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  3. Cover of Die Job

    Die Job

    2012 · Lila Dare

    After an attempted murder at a supposedly haunted plantation, the ladies of Violetta's beauty salon unravel secrets that link a high school student,…

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  4. Cover of Wave Good-bye

    Wave Good-bye

    2013 · Lila Dare

    St. Elizabeth, Georgia, offers charm, Southern hospitality—and the occasional murder. This time, when a new hair salon tries to steal business, it’s…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Lila Dare written?

We list 4 books by Lila Dare across 1 series, published between 2010–2013 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Lila Dare's books?

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