Cozy Detective

Dealing with Europe is never easy It's Paris 1919 and the Peace Conference following the end of the Great War is proving anything but peaceful. In fact, it can be murder... A French Diplomat has been murdered. When the chief suspect turns out to be the girlfriend of Aldric 'Spunky' Stephens, Kit Aston is called in to investigate. The investigation becomes a race against time as Europe faces a deadly new enemy, intent on dragging it back into the carnage from which it has just escaped. The Kit Aston mysteries mix real life historical characters and events with crime thrillers full of red ...

Find romance and mystery in the heart of New Orleans, on a cruise up the Mississippi River, and in a small mid-western town with a long-forgotten mystery of its own. Enjoy the first two books from the Secrets of the River Series Box Set including After Night Falls and Midnight in Darkness. AFTER NIGHT FALLS Tragedy, secrets, and heartache. It’s been the story of her life for years. Abigail knew that she should be afraid of him…but she wasn’t. Not even when he told her who he was…and why he was there. She’d taken a job on the cruise ship years ago with the thought that if she was ...

A private tasting, a quiet afternoon… and a discovery that could ruin everything. Avery Parker was expecting romance, not rumors, when she agreed to a private tour of a rival vineyard’s barrel room. But a disturbing surprise hidden behind the polished barrels sends shockwaves through the small town of Los Robles. Suddenly, her cozy day date turns into a full-blown investigation. With Sprinkles sniffing out tension and her Stammtisch crew ready to sip and sleuth, Avery follows a trail of whispered grudges, old rivalries, and a few people who would rather the truth stay sealed tight. As ...

In The Poisoned Prawn Platter, food vlogger Hannah Sinclair expects beach views and Thai cuisine—not a chef’s death on camera. When world-renowned Chef Pichai collapses mid-demo, her dream assignment turns deadly. As police stall and resort staff stay silent, Hannah uncovers a web of rivalries, fraud, and culinary secrets bubbling beneath the surface. With suspects everywhere and time running out, she must solve the mystery before the next dish on the menu is murder.

STAND-ALONE MURDER MYSTERY, #17 IN THE SERIES. MEET MAVERICK BRITISH DETECTIVE DI SKELGILL... "MAD, BAD AND JUST A LITTLE BIT COZY." TWELVE CLOSE FRIENDS, ONE DEADLY ENEMY. A Ouija board spells out ‘MURDER’ and next morning wealthy widow Daisy Mills is found drowned at a Lakeland beauty spot. Was this a warning from beyond the grave, or an agent provocateur among the house party? Could the earlier death of successful businessman Simon Mills really be the accident it seemed? And was it by coincidence that the same clique of old school friends had met before each tragedy? Pitched into ...

My summer escape to Camp Willow Creek promised campfires and marshmallows, not murder and mayhem. If my clumsy arrival to camp, designed for recovery and relaxation, wasn’t enough, then unpacking to a dead body in the woods certainly didn’t help. Being the first at the scene, Detective Harper, makes me his prime suspect. The camper’s whispers about Donnie’s untimely death makes my curiosity run deep; there’s no way I’m sitting this one out. Biscuit, my trusted sidekick mutt,and I sniff out clues. What we uncover is a web of secrets slicker than the murky lake bottom. The other ...

It’s springtime in Provence! Trees are in bloom and critters are abuzz— including a murderer or two. Pastry chef Julie Cavallo is gearing up for the Easter weekend. Life is blissfully tranquil… until she learns of a wrongful conviction. Chiropractor Quentin Vernet was found guilty of fatal malpractice, stripped of his license and imprisoned for a year. And now he has lost all hope of clearing his good name. If only there was a way to help him! Unfortunately, Julie has nothing to go on. Her crew of amateur sleuths deems the case too cold and too sticky. Her gendarme boyfriend warns her...

Thrift shop til someone drops... A Donated Death Taking in donations at a thrift store could only bring good fortune, right? That is, unless there’s more than secondhand treasures in those boxes… Jessica Braun’s thrift shop is thriving, her first donations are coming in to resell, and the new neighborhood watch is a success. Add a date with an unexpected gentleman, and Jess’s first summer back in Minnesota is sweet as maple syrup. But when donated collectibles are stolen, a local lawyer lands in deep water. The deputy is ready to let Jess help investigate when the quiet town is ...

Lucinda Beckwith Long, the mayor of Athena, has donated a set of Civil War-era diaries to the archives of Athena College. The mayor would like Charlie to preserve and to substantiate them as a part of the Long family legacy - something that could benefit her son Beck as he prepares to campaign for the state senate.

Pixie Pearson, ex-army, now turned private investigator has a new case. Her usual cases involve straying husbands, but it's a lost pet this time. Hot on the trail of the cute white pup with one black eye. She is besieged by pets, photocopiers, and kilt-wearing men. Follow Pixie's pursuit of dog nappers in this cosy crime story. This short, sharp, quick introduction to Pixie's life is the first in a series.

A fictional cosy fun mystery drama, set in the early 1950s So continues the adventures of Lady Katherine Ashcroft, as she and Ellie set off on a luxury cruise across the great Atlantic to New York. Fun and games ensue, with murder and mayhem. Romance is in the air, and there are plenty of couples living the dream. That is until a body shows up, and a crime spree spreads throughout each deck. From the crew to the passengers, who can you trust? A storm is brewing as well as a growing danger of a Soviet threat under the waves. Be sure to check out the Kirkville series. A historical fictional ...

When Maggie’s fractured memories start to piece together the mysterious death of Hugh Simons, she’s drawn into a web of deceit that stretches back decades—and threatens her future. Alongside her detective friend Harper, Maggie embarks on an investigation into Hugh’s untimely demise, but as they inch closer to the truth, the more danger they uncover. As Maggie’s loyal dog, Biscuit, senses the growing threat, the shadows of her past reveal uncomfortable truths about failed experiments, vengeful plots, and the manipulative Dana Timmons. With Jack Timmons—a jittery, evasive man—...

Careful what you wish for! Graduating to a fully-fledged witch on my upcoming birthday should be a momentous occasion, but when a local hairdresser turns up dead, I know it’s going to be one hell of a week. Saltwater Cove’s resident infuriating fae looks like a good suspect for the murder, but insists she’s innocent and reveals a huge secret too amazing to be a lie. But if she didn’t do it… then who did? The murder triggers the return of a dark force… dark enough to send even the most experienced witches into panic mode. Harriet, Jordi and Tyler join me as I try to find the ...

When a celebrity chef from Exmouth mysteriously disappears, private investigators Lockwood and Darrow are discreetly enlisted to investigate, keeping a step ahead of the relentless press. Though the chef's known mental health struggles hint at a possible explanation, as the duo delve deeper, they unearth a tangled web of secrets that suggest a far darker narrative. The quest for truth threatens to have wide-ranging implications, placing them in the crosshairs of the town's most dangerous secrets. The pair must work swiftly to expose the truth before the town's underbelly consumes them.

A peaceful spring afternoon turns into DC Holly Towns’ worst nightmare, once the sun goes down. A blast of gunfire tears through the glass walls of a turret that rises from one end of Quinn’s Landing. It spins Holly’s world upside down and sends the Criminal Investigations Unit on a single-minded pursuit of the shooter. Holly and former detective, Danny Cavallo, are meeting with Geraldine Quinn at the elegant lakeside home that has been in her family for generations. The older woman claims she’s become nervous on her own and wants Cavallo to install a high-tech security system, with...

From USA Today bestselling author, Julie Mulhern, comes a short worthy of the Country Club Murders name. For Aggie DeLucci, former assistant private investigator and current housekeeper extraordinaire, 1975 is turning out to be a banner year. There’s a new man her life, Mac. He makes her laugh, takes her dancing, and makes a helluva salami sandwich. When Mac is accused of theft, it’s up to Aggie to clear his name. She’ll have to polish her slightly tarnished investigative kills and tame her fears (and her hair) to catch the real thief. If this is your first trip to 70s Kansas City, ...

In addition to his library duties and his role as doting grandad, Charlie has enrolled in an early medieval history course offered by young, charismatic professor Carey Warriner. Charlie feels a bit out of place - his fellow classmates are half his age - except for Dixie Bell Compton, another "mature" student. When Charlie hears an angry exchange between her and their professor, his interest in piqued. He's even more intrigued when she shows up at his office asking for a study partner.

A dog that dreams of crimes before they happen. A recipe book written in ancient symbols. Glowing relics that pulse with forgotten magic. And a bakery that might be the key to everything. When tech-savvy baker Lisa Grey moves to peaceful Maplewood, she discovers her golden retriever Rufus has an unusual gift—his dreams predict the future. But why do they always lead to stolen antiques marked with the same mysterious spiral symbol? Teaming up with skeptical Detective Daniel Thompson, Lisa follows a trail of cryptic clues: a silver locket that whispers names, coordinates hidden in cinnamon ...

"In Dogwood Valley, even the quietest walks can lead to the darkest secrets..." Six months after solving the town's most notorious murder, Liv Barker is content with walking dogs and baking pet treats in the idyllic Dogwood Valley. Her budding romance with Dr. Colin Matthews adds a sweet note to her tranquil life. But when she stumbles upon a dog collar while walking a client's corgi, Liv is unwittingly pulled back into the world of mystery and intrigue. The collar belongs to Shimmer, a prize-winning Afghan Hound who has vanished without a trace, jeopardizing the upcoming Dogwood Valley Dog...

Not all the myths of monsters lurking in the dark are just stories. When Doctor Watson first took rooms with Sherlock Holmes at 221b Baker Street, he found himself embroiled in a world of crime and intrigue he could barely comprehend. One year on, Watson’s now confident about assisting the detective, no matter how macabre the case might be. So when a young coalman from the Yorkshire Moors appears at their door, begging for help to locate his beloved sister who disappeared two days before under mysterious circumstances, Holmes and Watson can barely contain their excitement. But that ...