Cozy Reads

A FRESH START TROPICAL COZY MYSTERY SET IN BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA.Last year, Chloe turned fifty, divorced her cheating ex husband, and moved to Bermuda to start a new life. Boom! Now the successful owner of a riding stables on the beach, she also seems to be a magnet for murder and mystery... Reality TV stars Lara and Eddie are planning the beach wedding of their dreams. When they hire Chloe as horse wrangler, she is delighted, but she soon finds herself plunged into another murder mystery. The bride's ex-boyfriend appears to be stalking her, and amongst the media circus surrounding the ...

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 ...

Heart-pounding Fear. Chilling Anguish. Heartbreak. Priceless Love. The Ultimate Sacrifice. All in less than a minute. Sometimes precious moments is all there is. Between one heartbeat and the next, Susa is plunged into a devastating nightmare, wounded and broken, yet desperate hope filled her heart and soul. Nothing in her life had ever prepared her for this. Adam Manning arrives at a crime scene and quickly sees that not everything is as it seems. Unknown to the town’s small police force, neither is he. If you enjoy clean mystery romance and inspirational women’s fiction filled with ...

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 ...

“If you enjoy Death in Paradise or Midsomer Murders, you’ll love this series.” Amazon Reviewer An illegal rave. A dead man. An unexpected question. The death of a middle-aged man isn’t all it seems when his body is discovered near the site of an illegal rave, and Matt is tasked to carry out the investigation. Three teenagers up to no good are caught up in the hunt for the killer. What’s caused one’s amnesia, and will his memory ever return? When Elena thinks she’s helping Matt but makes an error of judgement, will he be able to forgive her or will it jeopardise their future? ...

Can a group of senior amateur detectives solve the mystery and find their missing neighbor? Willow Wisteria disappeared, but not without a trace. Now it’s up to Madame Sleuth and the members of the Secret Senior Sleuths Society of Peacock Perch to find out what happened to her. They’ve set aside their bingo and bridge games and daily tennis and pickle ball matches to investigate “The Case of the Vanishing Vixen.” They’ll use all their cunning, life experience and the knowledge from their former occupations to follow the trail of gossip and social media posts about Willow to gather...

On the field, he’s the hardest hitter. He’s the fastest. The meanest. Off the field, he's the nicest guy around. Or so I've heard… Malakai Malcom is nice to everyone except me. Maybe that's because I've been his big sister's best friend since middle school. Or maybe it’s because in high school, Mal begged me to be his date to the prom and I refused. He’s barely spoken to me since. I've watched from the sidelines as Mal turned from my friend’s bratty brother to the sexiest defender in the league. Out of nowhere, Mal shows up at my apartment with a similar ask. He needs my help. ...

THE GRAND FINALE - the Last book in the much loved Dolphin Bay Cozy Mystery Series 5 stars - ' Best of the best....reading...OMG wonderful' Dolphin Bay Mayor Bashed to Death The coastal California town of Dolphin Bay has fall fever. When the vicious mayor is found dead in the hay bale maze, there is no dearth of suspects. Anna and the Firecrackers aren't surprised that very few people in town are grieving the poor dead woman. Clues and red herrings abound but it's not easy to figure out who killed her. Series fans are in for a roller coaster ride with twists and turns that will keep them ...

Chase has loved Edward for years. He’s kept his feelings hidden, though, assuming Edward isn’t attracted to men. So when Edward confesses that he’s a twenty-seven-year-old virgin, and asks Chase to sleep with him, Chase is pleasantly surprised. Of course, he says yes. There’s just one problem. Chase knows that after sharing one night of passion with Edward, no one else will ever be enough, and he fears that Edward doesn’t feel the same. This sweet and steamy MM short story features first time, friends to lovers, and an adorably awkward bookworm.

Pete and Polly McCormick, proprietors of the boutique Cottage Grove Resort, have a new neighbor. Rohan Williamson, boisterous fortune hunter extraordinaire, has just opened a treasure museum. Full of swagger, Rohan exhibits his precious collection from within the confines of a full-scale pirate ship replica. As Pete and Polly ponder what’s more powerful, the museum owner’s bluster or an approaching hurricane, they receive a visit from a mysterious intruder looking to do Pete harm. While Pete recovers from an unexpected assault, the resort braces for the impending storm and will soon ...

A haunted Hollywood mansion. A legendary producer with secrets. Can a determined journalist uncover the truth? Veronica Valentine has always been drawn to the shadows where secrets lurk. As a savvy journalist with a legacy tied to Hollywood’s elite, she’s determined to resurrect her career. But when a cryptic invitation brings her to the infamous Blackwood Manor, she finds herself in a world where reality blurs with the supernatural. Bartholomew Blackwood was once the king of Hollywood’s music scene, but his fame is tainted by rumors of dark dealings and vanishing artists. The eerie ...

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 ...

Who gave a baby away on Christmas Day? DNA tests seemed like perfect gifts for the elderly Perkins sisters. They can settle an old argument with bragging rights going to the winner—that’s the intent, anyway. But when the results arrive, everything changes, including the original question. One sister was born on Christmas Eve eighty-three years ago, but not to the Perkins family. So, who is she? The Nineteenth Gift is a heartwarming story of arguments, lies, and blackmail, and a special gift no one was expecting. This Eastern Shore Mysteries Short Holiday Read features Ellender York.

What could be better than watching the eclipse and eating eclairs with book club friends? Unfortunately, when Taffy is a no-show to book club, Meredith gets worried. And now she can’t get to her friend’s apartment. The roads are blocked by eclipse enthusiasts! Luckily, Meredith’s book club friends and her boyfriend Logan will do all they can to help figure out what happened to Taffy. This is a Merryville Mystery short story, book #5. Like the other mysteries in the series, this one can be read as a stand-alone.

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 never in any one place for very long she would be safe. No one would ever think to look for her here. At least that’s what she believed. Gabe had suspected for a couple of days that something wasn’t quite right. He’d taken this particular job thinking it would be a simple deal and tied up quickly and ...

I couldn't put this book down. Loved the characters and what a thrill to have it in Scotland! Bookbub reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WAS Aunt Claire murdered? When Daisy (a 5' 2" judo black belt) suggests Aunt Claire's death may have been more than an accident - her best friend, a recently bequeathed hotel owner, is sceptical. But as they dig through local gossip and investigate further, Sam and Daisy become aware that something more sinister is afoot. Can they uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again? If you enjoy gentle "who-dun-it"s, you'll love The Murder Hotel. Follow Daisy and ...

A short read paranormal cozy mystery with a touch of later in life romance. Take a… A heartbroken retired rock and roll superstar looking for peace and quiet. A workaholic CEO who had no choice but to take an early retirement. Mix in… A quirky small town with a secret past. Strange things that go bump in the night. Angry witches, a couple of helpful shapeshifters and rumors of a buried treasure. And You’ve Got… An unpredictable adventure that will warm your heart and have the hair on the back of your neck standing on end, all at the same time! ***** The House on Whitmore Road is a ...

Lieutenant Ethan Hendricks’ greatest nightmare just also happens to be his grandfather’s newest business venture. Logan Hendricks is thrilled about his brand new detective agency’s first case, but things weren’t turning out the way they were supposed to, including the attempted murder of one of his brand new employees. But he figures their next case, which involves finding a missing sister, should go a lot smoother. How dangerous could it be? Ethan Hendricks wasn’t quite as confident about his grandfather’s new hobby, or that the supposedly straight-forward case of a missing ...

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. ...

Highlands Lake is a small town…but even there where the most reliable news can be found in the local bakery and friendships last a lifetime…there are those who choose to live outside the rules…Jonathan Delamarck takes his job seriously. As such, murder investigations typically slide to the top of his priority list whether they took place in the last twenty-four hours or sometime in the last two hundred years. He believed that justice began with identifying the individual who was responsible. And that was exactly what he planned to do. Have you ever said something you really wish you ...