Nancy J. Parra

2 series 6 books in order

Nancy J. Parra is also the author of Murder Gone A-Rye and Gluten for Punishment in the Baker’s Treat Mystery series, and Engaged in Murder in the Perfect Proposals Mystery series. She lives in the Midwest with her trusty Bichon-Poo, whom she refers to warmly as “Little Dog.” Parra’s 2010 novel, The Counterfeit Bride, was named “one of the top ten romances of 2010” by Booklist. Nancy loves to hear from readers. You can visit her at nancyjparra.com; facebook/nancyjparra; or follow her on Twitter @nancyjparra.

Known for
A Baker's Treat Mystery, Perfect Proposals Mystery

Series by Nancy J. Parra

A Baker's Treat Mystery

3 books in order · 2013–2015

  1. Cover of Gluten for Punishment

    Gluten for Punishment

    2013 · Nancy J. Parra

    Gluten-free baker Toni Holmes may not cook with wheat, but when there’s a criminal on the loose, she’ll do what it takes to figure out who has their…

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    Murder Gone A-Rye

    2014 · Nancy J. Parra

    Toni Holmes is the best gluten-free baker in Oiltop, Kansas—okay, she’s the only one—but when her grandmother becomes a murder suspect, she’s more…

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  3. Cover of Flourless to Stop Him

    Flourless to Stop Him

    2015 · Nancy J. Parra

    The author of Murder Gone A-Rye and Gluten for Punishment returns to Oiltop, Kansas, where gluten-free baker Toni Holmes has to separate the wheat…

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Perfect Proposals Mystery

3 books in order · 2014–2016

  1. Cover of Engaged in Murder

    Engaged in Murder

    2014 · Nancy J. Parra

    There’s no planning for murder… Event planner Pepper Pomeroy is making the most of her current unemployment by arranging a surprise for her sister,…

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    Bodice of Evidence

    2015 · Nancy J. Parra

    The author of Engaged in Murder returns with her second Perfect Proposals Mystery. This time Pepper Pomeroy discovers that shopping for the dream…

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    Newlywed Dead

    2016 · Nancy J. Parra

    In the new Perfect Proposals mystery from the author of Bodice of Evidence and Engaged in Murder, a country club wedding reception becomes the scene…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Nancy J. Parra written?

We list 6 books by Nancy J. Parra across 2 series, published between 2013–2016 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Nancy J. Parra's books?

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