Cozy Reads

What if Darcy invited Elizabeth and the Gardiners to join the house party at Pemberley that day when they unexpectedly met him on his estate? Thus begins Invitation to Pemberley... When Darcy unexpectedly runs into Elizabeth at Pemberley just after he's returned home, he seizes the opportunity and invites them to join the house party that's expected on the morrow. He is determined to show Elizabeth that he truly is a gentleman—if he can't win her back, then at the very least he can improve her opinion of him. Elizabeth is shocked to be treated so cordially by the man she once painfully ...

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....

In this gardening competition, some will win a prize while others get pruned… When amateur sleuth Lena Larsen agrees to host New Oslo's prestigious garden show at her Victorian home, she expects competition to be fierce. She doesn't expect it to be fatal. But after a renowned delphinium breeder is found dead among the prize-winning blooms, Lena finds herself cultivating suspects instead of flowers. With her grandmother's ghost offering commentary from the sidelines (that only Lena can hear), her best friend Charlie serving up local gossip with the tea, and a handsome sheriff who's learned...

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...

Aboard the Midnight Tide, what was meant to be a showcase of magic and mystery quickly turns into a deadly affair. Rose Dela Cruz, the heart of the ship's operations as cruise director, never imagined that hosting the world's top illusionists would lead to a real-life murder mystery. When the star magician is found dead, hidden away behind the grand stage's curtains, the thrill of magic turns to a chilling quest for justice. As Rose digs through layers of magic and misdirection, a cast of intriguing suspects emerges. There’s the envious rival magician, seething with bitterness; the slain ...

Fran Williams never intended to be a travel writer but circumstances made her life take a surprising turn. Now, needing to put the past behind her and desperate for a fresh new start, she finds herself assigned to attend the Mayward Literature Festival as part of a group of journalists. It’s not long before things take a turn for the worse and Fran, teaming up with tourist board guide Harry, finds herself in the middle of yet another mystery! Can Fran and Harry track down the missing celebrity author? Where is she? Why did she vanish? Will they manage to find her in time and uncover the ...

"This story is so sweet, and tender, with some good humor, and steaminess. I absolutely love Gray. He is definitely a great character, so honest and down-to-earth. The storyline is beautiful, and the ending is awesome." -ARC review Welcome to Ashwood, New Hampshire, where your true self and the man who brings her out of you are a match made in the mountains. Gray They all left. Maybe I should have too but I love it here in Ashwood, New Hampshire. Being a man of the mountains has become a lonely, solitary lifestyle, yet I can’t leave. Someday Camden will return, and this is where she’ll ...

The last place I expect to find myself on Halloween - in a Cinderella costume no less - is the scene of a crime. A wall at a construction site fell and accidentally killed one of the workers. Naturally, the gray-haired knitters are convinced the wall didn't fall all on its lonesome. No, they claim, murder is afoot! They're just looking for an excuse to start another murder investigation. When the police discover the wall didn't crumble like a cookie, the knitters are determined to discover who used the wall to cover up a murder. It doesn't matter that absolutely no one - including the ...

The new mystery series for fans of Agatha Christie and cozy crime. Penny Küfer has finally realized her lifelong dream by beginning her first week of training as a detective. But instead of the hoped-for well wishes from friends and family, she finds herself disinherited by her class-conscious mother and dumped by her grasping fiancé. There is only one consolation left to her: the long-dreamed-of trip on the Occident Express, the most luxurious train ever to run on Europe's rails. But even before the ambitious young sleuth can enjoy her first glass of champagne, she finds herself with a ...

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 ...

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...

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 wasn't the type to 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 finding answers about the mystery surrounding the painting as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she...

Six dachshunds, one inheritance, and a killer who’s unleashed chaos. Dogwood Valley is buzzing with gossip. Agatha Worthington, the 90-year-old matriarch, has shocked the town by leaving her fortune to her six dachshunds instead of her feuding relatives. Liv Barker, former lawyer turned dog walker, is hired to care for the dachshunds. But when suspicious events unfold, Liv must sniff out the truth before someone with greedy intentions puts an end to Agatha’s plans—and possibly her dogs’ lives.

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...

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...

The Complete Series Collection - Includes all 6 Books in the “A Promise By The Beach - When I Found You” Series She’s a broken woman. But can she find peace on the shores of Emerald Isle? Adrift after the tragic loss of her husband and with her writing career hanging by a thread, Patty O’Kay is desperately searching for a way out of the lonely, empty world she’s been trapped in for the last two decades. But when she makes a shocking discovery about her family, it launches her on an adventure that promises to turn her life upside-down. Patty has a sister she’s never met. ...

“Short, but spicy and sweet, ‘Mountain Man Pierce’ will deliver the warm fuzzies, and … other … feels you crave.” -ARC reviewer Welcome to Ashwood, New Hampshire, where the high strung new girl and the local player are a match made in the mountains. Pierce Ashwood is lonely. Sure, I have my friends but I’ve run the well dry in the love department, never more than a night or two. Until Hensley moves in. The girl next door is exactly who I should not be falling for; snarky, unintentionally sexy and way too close by if things don’t work out. One night is all I have on my mind. ...

When recipes are stolen, revenge boils over... Lena Larsen's Victorian guest house in New Oslo was supposed to host a simple charity chili competition. But when celebrity chef Chad "Chili" Bartell turns up dead—face down in his own cooking pot—the temperature in the kitchen really starts to rise. With her best friend Charlie, her sheriff boyfriend Mark, and the not-so-subtle guidance of her grandmother's ghost, Lena must sift through a stew of suspects: a food blogger with a fiery temper, a local diner owner with a simmering grudge, an ambitious PR agent stirring up trouble, and a PTA ...

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 ...

Getting rescued by a gorgeous grump? Embarrassing. Finding out he's my new boss? A disaster! I don't need rescuing. No matter how bad it seems, I always figure something out. But... stuck on the side of a mountain in a skimpy outfit isn't my best look. Then Axel appears. My huge, growly rescuer is notorious for his gruff ways. And it's just my luck that our second meeting is even more awkward than the first. My grumpy, handsome crush turns out to be my new boss at dispatch. I quickly discover there's more to Axel than his massive muscles. When things start heating up between us, he just ...