Cozy Mystery Food

The Pie Thief of Pine Gulch: A Cozy Culinary Mystery 🦊 A stolen recipe. A baking rivalry. And a pie thief on the loose. The Pine Gulch Pie Festival is the town’s most anticipated event, but this year, the competition just got personal. Local baker Clara Bennett’s heirloom recipe book has vanished—right before the contest. Without it, her chances at winning the coveted Blue Ribbon are crumbling faster than a failed pie crust. As Clara scrambles to recreate her family’s secret recipes, rumors of sabotage sweep through Pine Gulch. Could a rival baker be trying to take her out of the...

A classic steam train, an old mining town, and danger around the bend. It’s the dog days of summer in Paradise Bay. The beach is sizzling, the tourists are swarming, and the inn is full. At someone’s suggestion, Staley Stoneybrook decides to see one of the area’s other attractions—the old mining town of Ravenston. Although the Gold Rush era saloon, candy store, and even a staged bank robbery are charming, the gaping mine in the hills above the town looms over it. The lawless days of the Wild West may be far behind the former ghost town, but Staley discovers that finding gold can ...

In a town where stories travel faster than smoke, Jack Carter just wants to piece together the past. What he finds instead is a battered spice jar, a recipe card that reads more like a riddle, and a community still holding its breath from a tradition that vanished years ago. When whispers of a long-lost fish fry begin to surface, Jack teams up with old friends, cautious neighbors, and a raccoon-named Sheriff to uncover what really happened under the oak tree. But as fry pans heat and memories sizzle, Jack realizes this mystery isn't about a recipe—it's about repair, reunion, and the ...

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. When she relocates to Spain’s Costa del Sol, Karen McLaren turns her back on an unfaithful husband and a long teaching career. She arrives at the Club Britannia complex for the over-60s carrying many plans for her future… …finding herself making inquiries about the tragic death of a magician isn’t one of them. Though local police have declared the event an accident, Karen is unconvinced. Helped by an eclectic group of the resort’s residents, Karen discovers a real talent for ...

Hayley Snow looks forward to reviewing For Goodness Sake, a new floating restaurant that promises a fresh take on Japanese delicacies like flambéed grouper with locally sourced seaweed. But nearby land-based restaurateurs would rather see their buoyant competition sink.

Bad reviews can kill a business. This one killed the critic. When popular TV show "Taste of the Grove" chooses Sweet Springs Bakery for a special feature, cousins Savannah and Holly Stanton are thrilled for the exposure. But their excitement turns bitter when host Blake Harrison's charming on-camera personality proves to be a carefully crafted facade. After he publicly humiliates Holly and threatens to destroy the bakery's reputation, tensions rise faster than perfectly proofed dough. When Blake is found face-down in Holly's award-winning tiramisu, the bakery becomes the center of a murder ...

A story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control.The small town of Clare Harbor has always been home for Sara Merryn even though in recent years her visits have been few and far between because of her busy schedule. Now she’s returning for another reason. There is a storm coming and she has to somehow convince her grandparents to leave their home just outside the small southern city of Clare Harbor. That seemingly simple task is made more difficult by her grandmother’s disabling fears. Sara is determined that between the two of ...

When a string of accidents at The Sweet Stitch escalates into a full-blown poisoning scandal, Violet “Vi” Dumont’s bakery is thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Someone is targeting her livelihood—and her most loyal customer, Mrs. Hazel Thornton, has nearly paid the price with her life. With the townspeople of Pinewood Hollow whispering about sabotage and danger lurking in every recipe, Vi is determined to find out who’s behind the attacks. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Vi must rely on...

In the charming town of Pinewood Hollow, the stakes are high as two rival bakers, Francine Hayes and Olivia Barlow, face off in a dessert duel. But when Olivia collapses in the middle of the competition and dies under suspicious circumstances, all eyes turn to Francine. Did bitter rivalry push Francine to murder? Or is there something even more sinister at play? Violet “Vi” Dumont, bakery and craft shop owner, and her clever cat Muffin are on the case. As Vi and Detective Marcus Reed dig into the history of the bakers’ feud, they uncover a tangled web of secrets, betrayals, and old ...

Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. She's finally started a relationship with Jack Irvin, a detective, but will she find time to build a romance while she has to deal with betrayals, ungrateful staff, culture clashes, and murder? Three complete best-selling cozy mystery stories in one boxset!

Could an Innocent Small-Town Hide an Utterly Evil Mind? Write And Wrong: A Sweets of Saltcaster Cozy Mystery Some women are born with a talent and love for baking, but when someone like Sara, a talented baker with a naturally sharp instinct, is suspected of being involved in a murder case, that can unlock her hidden skills. “On our way to my bakery, something catches my and Dylan's attention. There are parked police cars with sirens wailing in front of Belle's B & B. I wonder what happened. I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering what happened because Dylan parks the car by the side of ...

A gaming convention, a gaggle of geeks, and an accident waiting to happen. Staley Stoneybrook has settled nicely into the Paradise Bay Station & Inn. As spring gives way to summer, her routine pleasantly starts with making the inn’s coffee and finishes with the evening bonfire. But her first real challenge arrives when an errant roof tile tumbles into the vegetable garden. At the invitation of some young guests at the station, Staley is also trying to broaden her horizons while staying close to home. She visits her first Paradise Bay gaming convention. Game nerds compete with each other ...

When Pinewood Hollow’s annual Macaron Festival takes a deadly turn, bakery owner Violet “Vi” Dumont finds herself in the middle of another mystery. A guest judge collapses after tasting the winning macaron, and it’s up to Vi and her clever cat Muffin to unravel the sweet secrets behind the festival’s most competitive bakers. With rivalries simmering and a mysterious past bubbling to the surface, Vi must follow the crumbs to uncover a killer before they strike again. In a town where everyone has something to hide, can Muffin’s sharp nose help Vi solve the case? If you love ...

Amateur sleuth Isabelle "Izzy" James thinks life in Sunshine Springs has finally settled down. Her boozy pie cafe is running smoothly, and she has a whole new circle of friends. But nothing stirs up a quiet week like a man being pushed from a rooftop to his death. The unlucky man had been participating in a scavenger hunt when he met his demise, and Izzy goes on a scavenger hunt of her own-looking for clues about who the murderer might be. But even with her trusty Dalmatian, Sprinkles, by her side, Izzy struggles to solve the case.

From the author of the bestselling Pelican Cove series - Meet Meera Patel – college dropout and soon to be amateur sleuth Fall term is almost over and Thanksgiving is around the corner. Meera has been ordered to stop her tomfoolery and think about her future. All good intentions are foiled when Meera runs into a dead man in the park. The local diner owners are implicated in the young rancher’s death. Meera and her grandma face off against the Patel men and insist on sticking by their friends. Meera interviews the long list of suspects on and off campus, trying to find someone who might ...

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. The celebrations for The National Day of Spain are the biggest event in the calendar for the Club Britannia complex on Spain’s Costa del Sol. As part of the organising committee, Karen McLaren has been overseeing the evening’s food, drink, music, and dancing. She has big plans… …finding herself making inquiries about a murdered partygoer isn’t one of them. Neither Karen nor the local police can understand how the death has happened. Though everything they see suggests it’s ...

Food porn can be addictive, but is it worth murder? When her food photographer is murdered, the police ask Cassie's husband, ex-Mafia man, Al, to help. Al’s ways of solving murder doesn't always follow police procedurals. Murder and Food Porn is cozy mystery that leaves you with a smile on your face! As always, there are plenty of dogs, mouth-watering food, and recipes. This is the eighth book in the popular Northwest Cozy Mystery Series by two-time USA Today best-selling author Dianne Harman.

The Pinewood Hollow Pie-Eating Contest was supposed to be a fun, delicious day for all—until a contestant collapses mid-bite. What first seems like an accident turns into a puzzling murder mystery, and Violet “Vi” Dumont can’t resist digging into the clues. With her trusty (and mischievous) cat Muffin by her side, Vi soon uncovers a secret recipe for disaster. Can she solve the case before the culprit serves up another deadly dish? Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, Pies, Lies, and Kitty Eyes is a charming tale of small-town secrets, amateur sleuthing, and one clever kitty you ...

When popular Bigfoot skeptic Kevin McNight is murdered, Jean Williams refuses to believe Detective Wheeler’s explanation that the killer was just a bear – she believes there was a human involved, and she’s determined to find justice for Kevin. With the local Bigfoot festival just days away, there many who stand to benefit from Kevin’s death - from the well-known Sasquatch believer Roy Turner, to the event organizers who profit from the festival each year, to the Bigfoot “researchers” who despised Kevin. In between working at her aunt’s bakery café, Jean finds time to slip ...

A psychic, a fashion gala and the death of a runway model. This is not what Boutique owner, Rosa de los Reyes hoped for when she organized the Colten Island Fashion Show. To save the gala and stop the killer from striking again, Rosa must use her psychic abilities, sift through the gossip at La Misteriosa Café and navigate increasing danger all while racing against the clock. Will Rosa, her familiar Raul, and Las Cubanitas find the truth before the murderer kills again? Recipes included: