List of Hannah Swensen Movies in Order by Year
Are you looking for a list of Hannah Swensen movies in order by year? If you’re a fan of cozy mysteries and Hallmark movies, the Hannah Swensen series, based on Joanne Fluke’s Hannah Swensen Mysteries novels, is a must-watch! This beloved Hallmark Channel series follows Hannah Swensen, a small-town baker who has a knack for solving murders in her hometown of Lake Eden, while whipping up delicious desserts at her bakery, The Cookie Jar.
This post was updated in February 2026.

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The Hannah, Mike, and Norman Love Triangle
Starring Alison Sweeney as Hannah, the series quickly became a fan favorite. For many years, Sweeney was joined by Cameron Mathison, who played Detective Mike Kingston, Hannah’s love interest and crime-solving partner. Mathison’s portrayal of Mike brought charm and chemistry to the screen, alongside Gabriel Hogan as Norman Rhodes, the charming dentist, creating a love triangle that added layers of romance and humor to the series.

Goodbye Mike, Hello Chad Norton
However, in 2023, everything shifted when Cameron Mathison signed an exclusive contract with a competing network. This left Hallmark searching for a new leading man to star opposite Alison Sweeney. Enter Victor Webster, a well-known face to Hallmark fans, who took on the role of Lake Eden’s prosecuting attorney, Chad Norton. While fans were initially surprised by the casting change, Webster quickly won them over, bringing a fresh energy and dynamic to the series. His portrayal ensured the Hannah Swensen mysteries remained as engaging and captivating as ever.

List of Hannah Swensen Movies in Order by Year
Murder, She Baked – Hallmark Mysteries (2015)
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015)
This freshly baked new murder mystery introduces Hannah Swensen from a sleepy town in Minnesota, where everyone knows each other and secrets don’t stay hidden for long. Hannah’s bakeshop, the Cookie Jar, is where much of the town’s gossip percolates along with the strong coffee. But after she finds her good friend and delivery driver shot dead in the alley behind her shop, Hannah’s idyllic world is turned upside down.

Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery (2015)
This holiday season, Hannah Swensen is making plum pudding and trying to solve the murder of a man in his own office. It turns out the list of suspects who would have wanted to see the guy dead is a long one, from a bitter ex-wife to exasperated investors. But Hannah is on the case, not to mention ready for a little Christmas season romance

Murder, She Baked – Hallmark Mysteries (2016)
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery (2016)
When a rival store opens, and one of the owners is found shot to death in the store, Hannah is determined to prove that she wasn’t the only one who had an axe to grind with the Quinn sisters. Somebody wasn’t fooled by the Georgia Peaches and their sweet-as-pie act–and now it’s up to Hannah to track down whoever had the right ingredients to whip up a murder.

Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe (2016)
Sheriff Grant’s been the iron hand in town, but when his dead body is discovered, Hannah’s brother-in-law is accused of the crime. Soon, Hannah’s dishing up scandalous secrets, steaming hot betrayals, and enough intrigue to keep the gossip mill at The Cookie Jar going through several pots of decaf. And the closer Hannah gets to the truth, the closer she gets to finding the murderer with a calorie-laden, nasty recipe for silencing people.

Murder, She Baked – Hallmark Mysteries (2017)
Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts (2017)
Hannah Swensen is thrilled when she is chosen as a guest for the first Eden Lake Dessert Bake-Off, but when fellow judge, Leonard Bishopis found murdered, Hannah once again takes it upon herself to find herself to find the killer.

A Hannah Swensen Mystery – Hallmark Mysteries (2021)
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2021)
After four years, the series returns with a new title and another mystery for Hannah to solve when a murder at a 24-hour gym complicates Mike and Hannah’s engagement.

A Hannah Swensen Mystery – Hallmark Mysteries (2023)
Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2023)
A skeleton found in Lake Eden reveals the true identity of a beloved resident. Despite her fiancé’s disapproval, Hannah investigates the murder and enlists her mother’s help to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.

A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2023)
No one is more shocked than Hannah Swensen (Sweeney) when her mother, Delores (Niven), finds the dead body of the homeowner-a frequent patron of The Cookie Jar-while looking for a home for her sister Michelle (Atkins).

A Hannah Swensen Mystery – Hallmark Mysteries (2024)
One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2024)
Hannah Swensen has been asked to teach a baking class at the college in town, but her equipment is tampered with causing an explosion that the fire department rules an accident. Soon, a colleague ends up dead and Hannah begins to put together the puzzle of the mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder. Hannah leans on her friends and family to collect the breadcrumbs of foul play and put them together, and meets a different side of law and order when Lake Eden’s prosecuting attorney Chad Norton (Webster) enters her life.

A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2024)
Hannah and Chad flirt with their own paths to solve the same murder while working to clear a colleague who is implicated in the crime. Meanwhile, Delores gets her big break.

Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2025)
Hannah’s favorite reality show takes over The Cookie Jar. When the producer is found dead, Hannah and Norman team up to track down the killer. Chad invites Hannah to court.

Pie to Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2025)
When Hannah’s customer and Delores’ theater rival is murdered, Hannah must find her killer in order to save her mother’s reputation. Chad and Hannah’s romance blossoms.

Hannah Swensen Movies & Their Book Sources
Hannah Swensen movies (previously Murder She Baked) are all based on Joanna Fluke novels. At this time there are currently 30 Hannah Swensen novels written by Joanna Fluke so there’s plenty of source material for additional movies!
Below we’ve paired each movie with it’s corresponding books.
| Movie Title | Year | Based on Book | Book Publication Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery | 2015 | Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder | 2001 |
| Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery | 2015 | Plum Pudding Murder | 2009 |
| Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery | 2016 | Peach Cobbler Murder | 2005 |
| Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe | 2016 | Fudge Cupcake Murder | 2004 |
| Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts | 2017 | Strawberry Shortcake Murder | 2002 |
| Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 2021 | Cream Puff Murder | 2009 |
| Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 2023 | Carrot Cake Murder | 2008 |
| A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 2023 | Lemon Meringue Pie Murder | 2003 |
| One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 2024 | Apple Turnover Murder | 2010 |
| A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 2024 | Coconut Layer Cake Murder | 2020 |
| Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 2025 | Blueberry Muffin Murder | 2003 |
| Pie to Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 2025 | Banana Cream Pie Murder | 2017 |
| Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery | 2026 | Red Velvet Cupcake Murder | N/A |
Shop the complete collection of Hannah Swensen books & movies!
Want to cook like Hannah Swensen?
Pick up this updated cookbook of Cookie Jar recipes which features recipes from all of the Hannah Swensen movies through 2024!
New Hannah Swensen Coming March 2026!
Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery will premiere on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, March 7, 2026!
Where to Watch Hannah Swensen Mystery Movies?
- All Hannah Swensen Mysteries are available on Hallmark Plus!
- Purchase the Hannah Swensen DVDs to watch at home
- Some Hannah Swensen Mysteries are streaming on Amazon Prime. Check out the currently available library of Hannah Swensen content on Amazon
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