“Books in Order: Shining a Spotlight on Astoundingly Talented Author, Kate Collins
Kate Collins: A Master Storyteller
Meet Kate Collins, an American author marked by her compelling narratives in cozy mystery and flirt novels. The creator of the captivating Flower Shop mystery series that features Abby Knight, Collins boasts an extensive portfolio of stories that are both intriguing and soul-stirring.
It was at the esteemed Purdue University where she honed her artistry, earning her Master’s degree in teaching. Despite a promising career in elementary education, it was the beautiful journey of motherhood that veered her professional path towards the literary world.
About the Author
Writing soon became a passion for Collins. She started crafting amazing stories for children’s magazines, a step that eventually led to selling her first novel. When not engrossed in conceiving riveting plots, Collins finds solace in gardening, yoga, and decorating spaces. A voracious reader herself, she also treasures every second spent with her loved ones. Dividing her time between Northwest Indiana and Key West, Florida, Collins continues to enthrall her audience with her exceptional storytelling.
Writing Journey and Style
Jumping from historical romances under the alias Linda O’Brien to children’s books, Collins ventured into mystery narratives with her 2004 debut, Mum’s the Word. Her writing style is unique and layered, crafting novels that are both emotionally charged and filled with well-paced mystery.
Books by Kate Collins
Herein lies a detailed list of Kate Collins’ books in order of their original publishing dates:
Publication Order of Flower Shop Mysteries Books
| Mum’s the Word | (2004) |    |
| Slay It with Flowers | (2005) | |
| Dearly Depotted | (2005) | |
| Snipped in the Bud | (2006) | |
| Acts of Violets | (2007) | |
| A Rose from the Dead | (2007) | |
| Shoots to Kill | (2008) | |
| Evil in Carnations | (2009) | |
| Sleeping with Anemone | (2009) | |
| Dirty Rotten Tendrils | (2010) | |
| Night of the Living Dandelion | (2011) | |
| To Catch a Leaf | (2011) | |
| Nightshade on Elm Street | (2012) | |
| Seed No Evil | (2013) | |
| Throw in the Trowel | (2014) | |
| A Root Awakening | (2015) | |
| Florist Grump | (2015) | |
| Moss Hysteria | (2016) | |
| Yews with Caution | (2017) | |
| Tulips Too Late | (2018) | |
| Missing Under The Mistletoe | (2018) | |
| The Jillian Knight Osborne Fashionista Diaries | (2020) | |
| A Frond in Need | (2020) | |
| Till Death Do Us Pot | (2020) | |
| Kick The Bouquet | (2022) | |