Cozy Humor

The Mayor was murdered? And a magical plant from my garden is to blame? Even if I wanted that jerk dead, running my Bed & Breakfast takes all my time. There’s no way I could sneak a murder into my busy schedule, but obviously, someone I know did. A plant stolen from my garden poisoned the Mayor. Who could have done this? And why would someone frame me? I'm certain that my hard-working assistant, the delivery driver, and my gardener are innocent. And I’m sure it wasn’t the sexy water witch who spends an absurd amount of time staying at my little Bed & Breakfast…but he does know way ...

When Meddelin Chan ends up accidentally killing her blind date, her meddlesome mother calls for her even more meddlesome aunties to help get rid of the body. Unfortunately, a dead body proves to be a lot more challenging to dispose of than one might anticipate, especially when it is inadvertently shipped in a cake cooler to the over-the-top billionaire wedding Meddy, her Ma, and aunties are working at an island resort on the California coastline.

Suzie survived the police academy. Will the residence of small-town, USA survive her? From amateur bookstore sleuth to police cadet, Officer Suzie Ivy beat the odds and made it through the toughest eighteen weeks of her life. Join Suzie during her midlife wacky adventures, a Glock .35 on her hip, and a whole new attitude. With a shiny new badge pinned to her chest; hilarity and tears ensue. Add a Beefalo named Old Betty, crazy old men with rocks, and unlicensed drivers who think they own the road and you’ll stumble along with Suzie while she takes law enforcement by storm. Hold on tight, ...

If you enjoy Christy Barritt’s Beach Bound Books, you'll adore this cozy mystery set in the Coastal Carolinas… Here’s what reviewers had to say about Murder at Sea Oats Beach: “Those who enjoy reading cozy mysteries with a touch of humor and romance will enjoy Murder at Sea Oats Beach. It makes for an excellent beach read…” ~Crimefictioncritic “Engaging characters, perfect setting and delightful twists kept me guessing.” ~Amazon reviewer “If you love a good mystery, the beach and a bevy of cute, cuddly animals, you’ll love this new cozy mystery beach read.” ~Amazon ...

When a mysterious letter arrives at the Shady Pines Library, Librarian Maggie Montgomery never expects it to lead her to Everwood Manor- a crumbling estate steeped in secrets. The new owners have uncovered a bundle of old letters and a diary in the attic. They believe Maggie, with her knowledge of local history, is the perfect person to unravel their secrets. Joined by her loyal beagle Sherlock and her two best friends, Tessa and Hannah, Maggie begins digging into the story of the Van Allen family— The manor’s previous residents who vanished without a trace decades ago. Once the ...

The last thing I expected during Bramble Dale’s big debut cook-off was a dead food critic face-first in a plate of my best friends winning but fatal almond chicken. It was an and accident because she wouldn’t poison him on purpose. Really? Now I’m knee-deep in flour, lies, and a whole lot of bad alibis, trying to figure out who really wanted this foodie dead. Between his baking co-star girlfriend stealing the show and a rival food critic cutting into his review columns this harsh baking judge had more enemies than a guy could choke on. With my pet detective yellow Lab, Peanut, and my ...

Bark Twice for Murder When the prestigious National Dog Show rolls into Turtle Cove, The Willowrose Inn is packed with champion canines and their competitive owners. But the excitement turns deadly when Victor Vance, a ruthless trainer with a talent for blackmail, is found lifeless outside the grooming tent— an apparent accident, according to the authorities. But Lily and Grace Garrison aren’t convinced. With their beagle, Rocky—an expert in sniffing out trouble— leading the way, the sisters dig into a tangled web of rivalries, grudges, and showbiz secrets. From feuding handlers to ...

Isabella joins a coven... But there are no witches in it. When Isabella's friend Emma changes her religion, Isabella is happy she's found something she can believe in. Until she learns Emma thinks she's a witch. Magic doesn't work that way and now she's worried her friend is being taken advantage of. Isabella is desperate to find out who is killing members of the coven - desperate enough to hunt him down on her own. What will it take for her to capture a witch older and stronger than her, and is she willing to pay that price? *** For fans of Amanda M. Lee, Annabel Chase, and Leighann Dobbs,...

A Second Chance at Love and a Deadly Mystery in Whispering Pines! Middle-aged witch, Ellie Theren, returns to Whispering Pines after the death of her husband, a man she married for the sake of her family. As she settles back into her home, she stumbles upon a gruesome discovery: a dead body. To make matters worse, the hunky sheriff who arrives at the scene is none other than her high school sweetheart, Reed Mallory—the only man she’s ever truly loved. Reed can’t believe his eyes when Ellie walks back into his life. Anger and love wage a war within him as he grapples with the fact that...

A Marigold Lake Cozy Mystery — Book Three A locked suitcase. A vanished guest. And a Boston Terrier with better instincts than the local police. When Claire Fisher agreed to run her great-aunt’s B&B in the quiet town of Marigold Lake, she expected muffins and doilies — not secrets, surveillance, and a suitcase no one can explain. After a guest checks out without actually leaving — abandoning nothing but a locked suitcase and a dozen fake names — Claire’s curiosity turns to concern. Especially when the clues point to a decades-old disappearance, shady land deals, and a scandal ...

Mia Russo's life takes an unexpected turn as her boyfriend, Aidan Morgan, inherits an estate in Ireland. There's just one catch. He has to remain in Ireland for one full year before he can claim his inheritance. When Mia joins him there, she discovers the Emerald Isle has kicked her extrasensory "gifts" into high gear. She will need them as she and Aidan are confronted with hidden passageways, cryptic codes and an Irish mobster. Their happiness hangs in the balance.

Blair has a deadline. A scary one. Track down and hand over a magical mystery object she has never seen before and doesn’t know a single thing about... or face the might of the town’s Supernatural Mafia. Welcome to Glen Falls. A town where nothing is quite as it seems... Beauty salon owner Blair Montgomery’s world turns upside down when she receives a do-or-die deadline from the local branch of the Supernatural Mafia. They’re demanding she hands over a powerful and magical object they’re convinced she’s inherited from her gran. Problem is, Blair has no idea what it even looks ...

High school wasn’t a grand time for everyone, but when a group of friends decide to meet up at a B and B ahead of their 10-year reunion, old grudges resurface, and one of them ends up dead. Now the owners, a kindly older couple, are on the hook for the accidental death due to anaphylaxis, but they insist no mistakes were made on their part. Fortune is asked to look into the situation before the inept local sheriff railroads the couple or simply allows gossip to run them out of business, which will cost them their home. Swamp Team 3 heads to Voodoo Island to find a way to clear the couple.

A Bewitching Blunder, a Brooding Shifter, and a Town in Peril! Daisy Bloom, the quirky, middle-aged witch and owner of Phantasm Pharmacy, has made a colossal mistake. When her spell goes awry, not only does every spirit that ever lived in Whispering Pines come back to haunt the town, but the very safety and security of the community are thrown into jeopardy. With things spiraling out of control, the town calls in a hunky, mysterious outsider who specializes in fixing supernatural messes. And, oh my, does Daisy want him to fix more than just the town's problems! Enter Roarke Easton, a ...

He thinks I won’t accept every one of his dares? Just wait and see! Some big-city nerds have invaded my beloved small town. I hear they’re scouting locations for their tech start-up… But I’m not about to give them a warm welcome! Then again…one of them is pretty hot. In fact, I wouldn’t kick Zach Hamilton out of bed unless I wanted to do it on the floor. He’s tall and tempting, and behind his glasses, his eyes are a piercing blue. He’s got a cut jaw with a bit of sexy stubble and... Wait. I don’t do nerds. I don’t even do relationships ever since I was burned by another ...

Secrets, hurricanes and murder halt Amber's holiday plans on a Caribbean island paradise... Desperate for some rest and relaxation following her weeks of rigorous special agent boot camp training, Amber heads for the Caribbean for the wedding of Ennis (her old university boyfriend and now a movie heartthrob) and his fiancée Siobhan. The island paradise soon turns into a nightmare though when she reaches the Five Palms Resort to discover the resort’s yoga teacher to the stars has been murdered in the spa pavilion – and Siobhan, the bride-to-be, is a suspect. Then a distraught Ennis and ...

Something very strange is happening in Tula Nolan’s house. She is visited by the spirits of a young girl and her uncle, and she hears a terrible wailing coming from the attic. Quinn has a chance encounter with Tula, who she realizes is enveloped in a black mist. The Knowing has led her to this woman. She enlists her grandmother’s and her friends’ help as she sets out to find answers. It’s up to Quinn to uncover the truth and bring peace to this haunted young woman.

This cozy series has everything you want and more: an eclectic cast of characters, a mystery or two, and diligent detectives on duty. The detectives, feline and canine, figure it all out, but they have a dickens of a time getting the humans to understand them.The series, Tiger Lily’s Café, is set in a Midwestern town nestled into the sunset coast of a Great Lake. The setting itself acts as a character, bringing the reader into the sights, sounds and smells of the small resort community of Chelsea.Read the series in order, or read any book alone. Each volume stands alone with a clear ...

Can money buy you love? Aiden is about to find out. After years of not trusting a woman’s true intentions, Aiden has given up on them completely. He turns to Dream Droids, the premier company in creating an artificial companion, to build him the perfect woman. She’s smart—too smart. And tempting—too tempting. And Aiden can’t be tempted. An employee is stealing from his billion-dollar company, and the police feel his corporation is somehow behind a surge of a new drug on the street called Frenzy. When Aiden’s Dream Droid flaunts her intelligence and begins to connect the pieces, ...

Isn’t the boy next door supposed to be clean cut? Super sweet? And all-around nice? Well, I’m not so sure about any of that now… Because my new neighbor is in a category all his own! I’ve always wanted to play with the big boys. I’m as ambitious as they come. Someday I’m going to be a top chef, and I’ve got a good start here in Cherry Valley, heading up the first big restaurant in this small town. I’m actually so focused on heating up my career that I don’t even have time for the guy who just moved in next door. I barely notice how cute and sexy he is with tousled sandy ...