Cozy Reads

A sudden disappearance, an island escape, the boy from her past, a raging blizzard of secrets and fear, another woman’s betrayal & the quiet suffering of a broken heart. She’d known the boy he was and it had never been a secret that she loved him with all her heart...then walked away...her dreams and hopes lost. Years later her life depends on the man he’s become. Dark secrets and twisted truths...hidden clues and unexpected danger...a lost island of dreams and mystery... There was only time to grab her purse and the small keepsake box she couldn’t leave behind. She had no choice ...

Alone and in pain, suffering through a Crohn’s Disease flare-up, Oli longs for a comforting touch. Fortunately, his fellow classmate, Evan, provides just that. After seeing Evan’s softer side, Oli wishes for more. He’s just not sure if Evan is open to a relationship that is limited by Oli’s condition. This sweet and steamy MM short story features illness, hurt/comfort, college classmates, and a kind gesture that leads to more.

The recently rediscovered short story 'The Lost One', perfect for fans of Daphne du Maurier, Santa Montefiore and Anya Seton. First published in Woman's Journal in 1960, and set against the backdrop of unfenced country and dark winding valleys at night, the aptly named 'The Lost One' features The Wind off the Small Isles heroine Perdita West, who brings her characteristic pluck and courage to this classic Mary Stewart tale of suspense and intrigue....

He thought he knew everything about his wife... He was wrong! Tom and Amy Pearce have built a seemingly perfect life - a loving marriage, a beautiful daughter, fulfilling careers, and a comfortable home. They couldn't ask for more. So why is Amy hiding something? When Tom stumbles upon an object he believed was lost in a tragic accident, memories flood back, catapulting him into an emotional whirlwind. A few days later, Tom observes an encounter between Amy and a mysterious stranger. The subtle shift in her demeanour piques his concern, stirring a deep unease within him. Desperate for ...

Successful attorney Larry Scott checks his watch and realizes that he is still working in his law office at four minutes past midnight which means that Larry has just turned sixty years of age while chained to his desk. He is disgusted with his workaholic ways and decides right then and there to retire from the Indianapolis law firm where he has toiled for his entire thirty-five year legal career. Larry has no idea that a bizarre set of circumstances will soon have him sorting through cryptic clues to solve three very old murders back in his home town of Vevay, Indiana. Can Larry make the ...

Another winner from AJA Gardiner with tons of intrigue and many unexpected twists. Good read as always... Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water Our last visit to Cairncroft ended with Sam booking a cruise for her honeymoon. Then Daisy asked if she could come too. What do you think happened next? I loved the suspense, the action, and the characters in this book, but most of all I loved the humour. I smiled, snorted, and laughed out loud many times. Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fear. Anguish. Heartbreak. Selfless love. Ultimate sacrifice. All in less than a minute. Sometimes that’s all the time there is. Adam Manning arrives at the crime scene and quickly sees that not everything is as it seems. Neither is he. If you enjoy clean mystery romance and inspirational women’s fiction filled with love, hope, family, new and old friendships, and a mystery that twist and turns to keep you guessing, Stay With Me is the series collection for you. This is Book One of the eight-part Stay With Me mystery romance novella series. Book 1 of 8.

Brand new attorney Dawson Ward shocks everyone including himself when he wins an acquittal for his obviously guilty child rapist client. Dawson's momentary satisfaction turns to horror as the entire population of Jasper, Indiana turns on him and tries to ruin his life. Can this honest young lawyer overcome such public revulsion and make a go of his tiny legal practice? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donald W. Desaulniers is a quirky Canadian lawyer who took up writing fiction as a retirement hobby. Always a proponent of quantity over quality, Donald has already penned more than 100 novels since he ...

I never expected to fall for my landlord. Moving to Balsam Ridge was supposed to be a fresh start for me and my daughter, Emma. After losing my husband, I swore off love. My focus has been on building a stable, happy life for Emma in this small town, far away from the chaos of the city. But then there's Hank—steady, dependable, and always there when I need him. I try to keep my distance, but it’s impossible not to notice the way my heart skips every time he smiles, or the way Emma lights up when he's around. The walls I built around my heart start to crumble, no matter how hard I try to...

There's no place like home for the holidays - even if home is sleepy beachside Brigid's Island, North Carolina. During this season for giving, the town wakes up to a welcome throng of shoppers - and Beach Reads is no exception. But bookseller Summer Merriwether's Christmas cheer turns to cringing fear when she uncovers a deadly secret about her late mother - a secret someone will kill to keep.

Gus is having one of the best things a man that works in law enforcement can have, a very slow day. His slow day only gets better when he discovers that an ice cream shop is opening near the law enforcement complex. Even though the ice cream shop only serves gelato, that’s not enough to spoil his good mood on this slow day. The only real way his slow day could get ruined was if someone mysteriously dropped dead in the yoga studio across the street from the ice cream shop while at nearly the same time Father Xavier volunteered him to speak at the weekly Tuesday prayer breakfast at town ...

A murderer is out for vengeance… …and the cat who must stop the villain. Lisa is back. The attempted murderess has returned, and she has her sights set on Scottie’s human, Jamie. As a suspicious Tabby, Scottie knows she’s up to no good. But why is she here? To finish the job and kill Jamie and his cats? Is Jamie’s new girlfriend next? And who is the mysterious intruder who could be a danger to them all? You’ll enjoy this cozy cat crime caper because everyone loves a compelling page-turner with exciting action and suspense. Get yours today.

Vella Day brings you another crazy time travel story of a haunted saloon and hidden treasures. The last thing I expected to see today was John, our timeline agent--or whatever he was calling himself these days--in our hometown. Millie, my best friend and time traveling buddy, was thrilled. I was not. John claimed that he needed our help to keep the timeline from falling apart. Why us, you might wonder? He claimed we were good at knitting and asking questions. And where did we have to go? To Dry Gulch, South Dakota. In freaking 1880. Even John admitted that it was a fairly lawless mining ...

"The Summer Wedding" is a heartwarming and captivating series that follows the lives of four best friends, Lily, Emily, Ava, and Chloe, as they navigate life's challenges together. From falling in love with the groom to confronting buried secrets and making difficult decisions, the friends support each other through it all. Lily returns to her hometown after years of living in the city and reconnects with her childhood friends as they plan Emily's summer wedding. However, as the wedding draws closer, Lily finds herself falling for the groom, Ryan, and a shocking twist leaves her questioning...

I thought I’d only be in Balsam Ridge for a day—a quick stop to write a blog post on this cozy, holiday-loving town. But when my Jeep broke down, and the local deputy came to my rescue, I found myself stranded in more ways than one. Jake Tanner is everything I didn’t know I was looking for: steady, loyal, and fiercely devoted to the people he calls family. He’s the kind of man who makes a place feel like home. As Thanksgiving approaches, Balsam Ridge wraps me in its warmth, drawing me closer to Jake, to a life I never thought I’d want. But choosing to stay means giving up my ...

It's the holidays, and Samantha Moon and her family are ready to get together and celebrate. No, they may not be your average family, but the love is just as real. It's two days before the big Thanksgiving meal when Sam receives a most unusual guest. Unusual because she hasn't seen her brother, Clayton, in twenty years. Turns out, he isn't just here for the pumpkin pies and yams. He's got a problem. He's been cursed and thinks his little sister is his best chance to fix it. With pie baking put on hold, Sam and company set out to break his curse, locate a kidnapped baby, and save the day. ...

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she thought. Livy was thrilled with her and Patricia’s business ...

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?

Welcome to the Palace movie theater! Now Showing: Philandering husbands, ghostly sidekicks, and a murder or two. When Nora Paige’s movie-star husband leaves her for his latest co-star, she flees Hollywood to take refuge in San Francisco at the Palace, a historic movie theater that shows the classic films she loves. There she finds a band of misfit film buffs who care about movies (almost) as much as she does. She also finds some shady financial dealings and the body of a murdered stranger. Oh, and then there’s Trixie, the lively ghost of a 1930’s usherette who appears only to Nora and...

Catering a masquerade ball turns into a night with…..murder. Lola and Polly once again at the wrong place at the wrong time….or is it the right place at the right time if you like the intrigue of solving a murder mystery? The Gallery Cafe was hired to cater for the big Fawnwood Museum’s masquerade ball. What fun! And it was until the museum’s director was found dead right at the bottom of one of the interactive sculptures. With the help of the handsome security guard, Lola and Polly try to find some answers. The new employee at the Cafe is wreaking with dishes, cups and coffee ...