Cozy Funny

A local hat-maker’s death is ruled an accident by the cops – but Tiffany and Ian are on the case, trying to uncover the truth. The victim’s wife is convinced there’s foul play involved, and soon Tiffany and Ian also believe that to be the case. As the duo uncover secrets about the victim’s life, their list of suspects grows. However, throughout the investigation, the presence of Detective Benson, the LVMPD detective whose job seems to be making Tiffany and Ian’s lives miserable, looms large. First, as the person who signed off on the death as an accident, and then as a shadowy ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black investigates the death of a local prankster, she's pleased when she seems to have solved it straight away... "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" One suspect "confesses" to the crime immediately. And then another suspect “confesses” to being the real killer. And then another suspect confesses. And another... and another. Soon Tiffany and Ian find themselves back to square one, unsure of who the real killer is, and why all their suspects are intent on confessing their “guilt”. Meanwhile, Ian joins a ...

“Ridge is fantastic. Elli did it again!!! I totally love this series and the story of Arianna and Ridge is a fav. I love the instalove that they find and that they both recognized it and sought to stay together. Amazing story!!!!" -ARC review Welcome to Fox Valley, New Hampshire, where jaded nature photographers and hunky backcountry survivalists are a match made in the mountains. Ridge I go where the wilderness takes me. I’ve spent so long teaching people how to survive, I might have forgotten how to really live. Until Arianna blows in on the winds of a late season storm. Her ...

What was supposed to be a peaceful Sunday brunch becomes a deadly affair when a food critic drops dead—and the Senior Snoop Society springs into action! Rosemary Ruckus, a spirited former theater designer with a knack for drama, is enjoying brunch at a trendy new restaurant with her sharp-eyed friends Viola and Harriet when food critic Elliot Burgundy collapses face-first into his French toast. The verdict? Murder. When Detective Russell—still smarting from his last encounter with the ladies—almost arrests the wrong man, the Senior Snoop Society knows they can't let an innocent chef ...

When cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black attends an office party at her friend Jack’s casino, she doesn’t expect murder to be on the menu. Tim and Susan, employees in Jack’s human resources department, collapse during the event. When Susan dies from what appears to have been intentional poisoning, Tiffany has no choice but to take the case. Who would’ve wanted to kill Susan, a pretty and charming young woman with seemingly no enemies but maybe a few too many admirers? As Tiffany investigates her death, she uncovers a surprising life, and an office rife with simmering resentments. ...

I got 99 problems, but the witch ain’t one of ‘em… Right. First problem? Maverick and his bad attitude are going to cause the death of me. Thank God he’s got Taliyah to keep him somewhat sane because otherwise, I’d start pulling my hair out. Not only is Maverick cramping my style big time, but then there’s the fact that I have to pretend that I’ve been turned into a vampire, so going out in the daytime is no longer a possibility. And try being High Witch to your coven when you can only come out at night… Meanwhile, I’m doing my very best to get Imani to join our ranks, and...

From NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Josie Litton, writing as J.K. Litton, a wickedly funny cozy romantic mystery for Valentine’s DayIt’s almost Valentine’s Day in the charming village of Mulberry Falls. After the events of recent months, local sleuth Verity Valence would be happy to do nothing more than anticipate her not-so-secret admirer’s plans to celebrate the day. But when the owner of the village’s renowned chocolate shop turns up dead, pierced by Cupid’s arrow, Verity will have to pick through an assortment of suspects to find the one with the heart of a killer...

“Neveah is a sweetheart, but Decker is... a unicorn. Gorgeous, sweet, supportive and willing to stand up to her family. She really needed someone to have her back, and she finally found him. I loved their interactions, particularly after she knew she had his support - gorgeous.” -ARC reviewer Welcome to Ashwood, New Hampshire, where ex-military grumps and freedom-seeking princesses are a match made in the mountains. Decker I’m a loner by choice. The only place I open up is with my veterans group or the crew at Ashwood Construction. So when I’m asked to give someone a ride home from ...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper A rock star turned lounge singer… turned killer? Superstar Roger Briars was living the high life—until his fiancé disappeared and he was accused of her murder. Now, decades later, Roger’s a semi-successful Vegas lounge singer. This time, when history repeats itself and Roger is accused of another murder, he won’t let it tank his career—not even when there’s “proof” that he’s the killer! Unfortunately, Nanna’s unwavering belief in Roger’s innocence isn’t enough to get him off the hook, and Tiffany must scramble to uncover the truth behind ...

SIX STRANGERS RECEIVE INVITATIONS TO A FUNERAL They are told that the deceased – a man called Reginald Charters – invited them on his deathbed. But who on earth is Reginald Charters? And why was he so desperate to have these six people at his funeral? “It’s a mystery worthy of Agatha Christie” The group of six strangers are told that they have 20 hours to work out why they have been invited to the funeral. If they can work it out, they will inherit a million pounds. So, they start talking. But it's complicated. Not everything is as it seems. More clues arrive, but they struggle to...

Tiffany and Rosie are hired to investigate the immoral activities a group of teachers get up to at their Vegas retreat... unfortunately, things don't go as planned! Are these touristing teachers really that terrible? Or could one of them be hiding a truly horrible secret?

My overnight success as a perfume-maker didn’t translate to success as a businesswoman. It’s a good thing no one can smell my accounting, because it’s a stale mix of all the wrong numbers. When Celeste Chastain, an acclaimed French perfumer, announced a visit to my little store, I was elated — everything she touched turned to gold. But before she could write my recommendation, Celeste is found dead in her hotel room — her assistant the prime suspect. I’m trying not to focus on my own disappointment, and I’m really trying not to focus on the fact that my almost-boyfriend, Owen ...

Need the perfect man? No problem—simply create him! Ivy wanted nothing more for Christmas than to have someone to come home to, a companion to chat about her day with, and someone to show off at her family holiday celebrations. Instead of wishing on a star, she takes matters into her own hands. Ivy creates her perfect companion at Dream Droids, the premier robotics company specializing in sentient humanoids. She spends weeks with Dr. Pierce, creating her dream man. Every detail is worked out, from his appearance, personality, and even his knowledge of her life. This will be the best ...

It’s more fun, more adventure, and a whole lot more mystery as readers discover what happened to Cade in the final book in The Silver Spurs Series. A marriage proposal goes awry when a body is discovered at the side of the highway by the would-be groom’s minister step-sister. Is the body really that of Cade O’Hara who supposedly died at the hands of his wife and mistresses? If it is Cade, then how did Cade survive being strangled, thrown out a window, and buried in a manure pile? And why does his body have a bullet hole in it? So many lovers of the series begged me for 'just one more'...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper A food-truck-festival gone awry, potentially murderous snails, and a health inspector with a grudge against food trucks… When eccentric artist Kylie Mince and her husband Pierre find themselves accused of murder, they call on Tiffany Black and Rosie to help them out of this predicament. But with so many unusual suspects, could this case be too much for the investigators? Worse still, could they have underestimated how dangerous this killer is? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie...

A sassy-mouthed cat. A vengeful witch. And a mystery that could turn a recent divorcée into the next victim… In 1987, forty-year-old Milly Miller’s life is as dull as her orthopaedic sandals. Her marriage is passion-free, her job in a shoe shop is sole-destroying, and excitement is nowhere to be found. But on divorce day, everything changes when Milly inherits a fortune and a swanky London pad. Goodbye boredom, hello glamour, adventure… Milly’s fresh start takes a paranormal turn when she discovers her new home comes with a resident ghost—her no-nonsense ex-boss who insists ...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Great series of books! Martha and Helen are new friends who now work together in a business concerning old books and manuscripts. Each book has two stories going on, but both end up related. This series has so many different kinds of characters, locations, and conclusions. It is very creative set of stories! I'm sure that you will enjoy all five books. Happy Reading!!!" -- Margaret L. A DELIGHTFUL COZY MYSTERY FULL OF QUAINT VILLAGES, QUIRKY CHARACTERS, AND MADCAP ADVENTURES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Helen Ryes and Martha Littleword, two Americans living in England, become...

Everything’s just going to pieces… I got me a real important job. Important because I need to make my boss, Mr. Howard, happy with me like yesterday. It’s no secret that Mr. Howard has never liked me, but if he fires me? Well, I’m sure that will mean the end of Cain Morgan’s ghost taking up residency inside my head. See, Cain shares my body all because he’s supposed to be helping Taliyah settle into her job as the new Chief of Police. And though Taliyah’s pretty well settled by now (by my way of thinking), no one’s said anything about moving Cain on to the other side. And I ...

Catching a killer is a piece of cake... Or is it? A jazz-themed restuarant, a dangerous poisoning... When Mindy and Beth are asked to look into a suspicious poisoning, they end up in the crosshairs of someone with a vendetta. As their investigation reveals one secret after the other, the duo start to wonder what they've gotten into. Meanwhile, Mindy's nemesis Neve insists on trying to "help out" with the investigation... Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and...

When longtime Whistling Pines resident Alf Palluzzo learns about a missing family treasure, he remembers the gold coins his parents squirreled away when he was young. He asks everyone for help as he tries to figure out the arcane clue to where they are. Peter Rogers, recreation director for the assisted-living center, wants to help Alf, but other residents also want his attention, his wedding to Jenny is fast approaching, and his elderly neighbor, Dolores, keeps showing up in his kitchen at awkward times. Peter, a former Navy corpsman, is on top of it all. But then there’s a fire, a ...