Cozy Reads

For the Engstrom family, the adventure of living in a ghost town with a huge mansion, saloon, jail cell, and its very own mystery is bittersweet as they struggle with inspiring determination to carry on after a tragic loss. This includes: Home to the Valley Treasures Found Valley Secrets Home to the Valley Julie Engstrom knows that her family needs something different…a different place, different people, different everything as they all struggle to deal with the loss that has changed their lives forever. The last thing she expected was a huge and unexpected windfall to make it possible. ...

Meet Laci Jollett, a seasoned detective frustrated by the lack of a qualified partner. When her supervisor assigns her to K9 Suii—short for Suicide—Laci finds herself navigating an unfamiliar set of rules and a partnership unlike any she’s known. Determined to get back to working with a human partner, she’s in for a surprise. As Laci digs deeper into Suii’s mysterious past, she uncovers secrets that transform their relationship. In the process, Suii teaches Laci the true meaning of loyalty, forging a bond she never expected. This heartwarming story of friendship and trust will ...

Wrong place, wrong time. Claire’s life is turned upside down when a video goes viral depicting her as a vicious psychopath. Things go from bad to worse. Accused of murder, Claire and Detective Drakos work to unravel the mystery surrounding three unrelated homicides. Set on the beautiful Emerald Coast, this fast-paced thriller will keep you enthralled until the very last page.

A much needed vacation. An unexpected romance between two strangers. A small town filled with whispering secrets. Inspired by old childhood memories and searching for a new direction in life, Yvonne embarks on a long-awaited vacation to the breathtaking town of Diamond Cove. The local murder mystery theatre was the life of the town—but she soon arrives to discover it in disarray and the whole cove swamped in rumors. As she falls in love with the cozy atmosphere, Yvonne decides to reunite an old passion by opening a jewelry shop next door to the theater. Lance, the owner of the theater, is...

She bought the cabin to get away. She never expected to find someone worth staying for. Heartbroken and humiliated after a life of being unlucky in love, Josie Taylor flees to the rugged and stormy shores of Stonington, Maine to nurse her wounds and forget about her cruel destiny as a hopeless romantic. A cozy small town where nobody knows her past is the ideal place to make a fresh start—but some of the locals aren’t too keen on her arrival. Sam Porter hates outsiders. As a surly recluse who hides from the tourists of the summer months, he’s hardly the man to make Josie feel welcome....

An ace arson investigator, the daughter of a billionaire, and a series of fires that nearly destroy them all… Firefighter Christian Perez knows everything there is about arson investigations. It’s why he’s the top trainer, along with his K9 partner, Cinder, at DCSR. He’s molding the next generation and doesn’t have time to cater to a billionaire who thinks he can buy anything, including Christian’s time. To make matters worse, he knows—and dislikes—his daughter for very good reasons. Megan Williams hates the spotlight that her father’s billion-dollar empire shines on her ...

The Holidays bring her back to Nantucket—could they also bring her a second chance?When a youthful fling went sour, Maddy Fisher abandoned Nantucket to find herself. Now a single parent at 38, an urgent plea from her ailing mother drags her back to her hometown to save the family shop from bankruptcy. Maddy always had a strained relationship with her mother. But as she pours herself into running their business, she slowly begins to rediscover the cozy small-town charm of this chilly and stunningly peaceful island. And when she meets Ethan, a handsome property manager who’s new to the ...

Titan McCannigan. Beach bum. Disgraced former naval officer. Divorced single man still in love with his ex-wife. Current companion: a Zenlike dachshund named Banca. But Titan has finally pulled himself together. Now he lives in a lighthouse where he runs a popular beachside burger-and-shake snack bar. When he’s not making sandwiches, he operates a small private investigator business. A young woman comes to him for help. She’s scared for her life. But before Titan can learn the details, she disappears, and he fears the worst. Before long, he and an old shipmate are plunged into an upside...

She bought the cabin on a whim. But will it transform into her perfect getaway? Burnt out from her high-flying author career and dreaming of escaping her busy Manhattan life, when Laura discovers her husband cheating on her with another writer, she knows it’s time for a change. After her brother calls her about a country Bed and Breakfast for sale, Laura ditches New York and buys it on the spot… only to realize that the run-down cabin will need more than a little elbow grease to restore it to working condition. As she’s swept up in the quiet joys of small-town life, an ad in the local...

The story about Simon Fountaine’s magical cowboy ranch had been told in their family for more years than she cared to count. It was a fanciful story filled with drama, adventures, and Simon’s determination to find the special place he always dreamed about. Now, Elizabeth Fountaine wondered if there might be a bit of truth to the whimsical fairytale…if it was more than just an elaborate bedtime story to tell children. More than ever before, she very much needed for even just a small piece of the fairytale to be real. If it was, Simon's magical cowboy ranch could be the answer to her ...

Boxed set of the complete "Gwen's Ghosts" series—a Paranormal Women's Fiction collection: DANCE WITH THE DEAD (Book #1) From the age of eight, I've seen ghosts, with Petra Shearwater being my constant companion for thirty-four years. As a mystery novelist in need of a fresh start after a lackluster fifteen-year relationship, I return to Morley-on-Avon, the English town that fascinated me. At forty-two, I seek a new beginning, a new book, and possibly new love, particularly with the local blacksmith, Leo. However, the cottage I move into, Bluebells, holds a haunting secret—Victoria ...

Step into the magic and wonder of The Forest of Enchantments, where shadows of the past melt away and new love awaits... Olive flees a cruel marriage and finds sanctuary in the enchanted Whispering Woods. Creating a home for herself in a forgotten caravan adorned with climbing roses, she builds a cozy haven filled with the aroma of simmering berry preserves, foraged mushrooms, and the gentle purring of her feline companion. Olive's peaceful existence takes an unexpected turn when she meets Roen, a rugged woodsman with his own painful past. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, ...

Iris and Poppy Thorne are used to friendly competition in Bloomwood’s floral community, but when the town’s prestigious flower competition takes a deadly turn, the stakes become more than just ribbons and pride. A rival florist is found dead, and the discovery of one of the sisters’ prized dahlias at the crime scene puts Blossom & Thorne at the center of a chilling murder investigation. Determined to clear their name and protect their beloved shop, Iris and Poppy dig into the tight-knit—and fiercely competitive—world of local florists. As they unravel hidden rivalries, jealous ...

Every town hides a few dark secrets. Some dogs track scents. Bentley tracks trouble. And Maggie Shaw has learned to trust him with her life. If you love quick read, small-town suspense, layered mysteries, and strong women who won’t back down, The Shelter Conspiracy is the perfect escape. When a simple volunteer job at a local animal shelter uncovers a chilling secret, Maggie and her intuitive therapy dog, Bentley, find themselves in the crosshairs of a danger no one saw coming. What makes The Shelter Conspiracy impossible to put down? A fearless K-9 handler willing to risk everything for ...

Ivory Fields brings you a Special Christmas Romance. The Christmas Festival hangs by a thread – unless she can make a shocking discovery that changes everything. The yearly Christmas Festival is coming to the town of Mystic, Massachusetts... and for Winnie Proctor, it could end either in heartbreak, or a Christmas miracle. As a successful – but perpetually single – reporter, she’s beginning to lose hope that she’ll ever find “the one”. But sometimes, true love is waiting just around the corner. When the greedy nephew of their late town matriarch demands the festival turn a ...

July 4th Parade Ends in Murder Why would anyone kill a 100 year old man on his birthday?The Pelican Cove police are clueless. Jenny steps in to find most of the victim's large family hated him. She will pursue the most unlikely string of clues to uncover a mystery that spans generations. Her startling discovery will shock the entire community. Can she apprehend the murderer in time? Meanwhile, the busy tourist season spurs Jenny to dish out treats like iced coffees and crab cakes. She's happy being wooed by two hot and eligible men while her friend Heather tries her hand at online dating. ...

A short read cozy series filled with mystery, romance, and a touch of magic. This is the story of Paul Madison PI, an idealistic cop turned private investigator. He will not rest until he figures out the real reason so many “accidents” are happening in his neighborhood. To his way of thinking, these “accidents” are too coincidental and need to be taken seriously. Travel back to Chicago in the 1970s and 1980s and step into the lives of… A handsome and determined Private Investigator protected by a rather unique spirit guide. A smart and beautiful Medical Examiner who won’t give ...

Anonymous Note Screams Murder It's Christmas in Pelican Cove and the town is bursting with Yuletide spirit. Jenny King comes home from the tree lighting ceremony to a strange letter on her doorstep. The anonymous sender claims a gruesome murder has taken place and urges her to find the killer. Jenny plunges into the investigation, only to find that the letter might have been fake. Refusing to give up, Jenny keeps digging for clues. Her friends think she's on a wild goose chase and the whole town thinks she's lost it. But Jenny follows her gut, sure that a crime has been committed. Meanwhile...

One hot night with a bearded bartender. Two pink lines. And a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt that might just break me. I moved back to my hometown, a retired model with zero life plan. I definitely didn’t expect to end up pregnant after a no-strings night with a bartender with sinfully skilled hands. Now I’m navigating pregnancy hormones, our small town Matchmaking Brigade convinced we’re “destined,” and a flannel-wrapped man who’s weirdly excited about diaper duty. I left me glamorous life behind to escape the chaos. Not to fall for a small town guy who brings me pickles at ...

Bernie is new to the area. Neighborhood drama draws him into the community in a hurry. With help (?) from an established busy-body and a relative with issues, he tries to solve the mystery. He never really thought much about Leprechauns before now. Is there a connection or is it all in his very Irish imagination?