Cozy Reads

Grace had never been more terrified...the pain was relentless. Nothing in her life prepared her for this. She desperately needed somewhere safe...someplace she could hide. Someone she could trust with her life. It was dark...and getting darker. Ronan Hendricks didn’t recognize her voice. Not family...not friends. Probably not an enemy. But he didn’t need the years he’d spent as a detective to recognize what he did hear... Fear. In a desperate moment of hope, a single number saved her life. Then a complete stranger opened his home offering safety yet Grace knew danger surrounded them.....

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.

Having inherited her grandmother's library, Luci anticipated receiving a collection of literary treasures, not a bunch of dead bodies. Instead of what she thought was a great escape from corporate life, she's now thrust into her own Agatha Christie novel. With the help of her pet parrot Simon, she starts turning the pages to solve the case. But, the bodies continue to pile up while an arrogant lawyer at her back urges her to sell the library and put the books away for good. Will Luci manage to keep the library and solve the cases before she becomes the next victim?

The Summers family always chose somewhere special to spend their Christmas holiday instead of at home. Every year their holiday vacation destination was different and determined by each of their Christmas wishes. Hannah and her children loved their Christmas holiday tradition even though it was never easy for everyone to be completely satisfied and this year was no different...or was it? Daniel Summers quickly offered to handle the arrangements for their upcoming Christmas holiday vacation. He knew his mother was surprised and maybe even a little suspicious about his offer to find a place ...

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 ...

A short read cozy mystery with a twist... Dive into a twisty whodunit cozy mystery set in Cloverville on St. Patrick’s Day! Come join the town’s thrilling annual hunt for the hidden Leprechaun Emeralds, only this year, the joy turns to dread when renowned jeweler Liam O'Brien is found murdered in his shop. Step into the shoes of Detective Annie Murphy and unravel clues while interrogating quirky suspects like Liam’s mysterious brother Seamus, his struggling business partner Maggie, and rival jeweler Sean. It’s your chance to crack the case! Can you solve the St. Patrick’s Day ...

Rory has been in love with his best friend and roommate, Alexei, for over a year. He’s confident that Alexei feels the same about him too. However, Alexei is a gentle giant, and doesn’t have a pushy bone in his body. So it’s up to Rory to make the first move. Luckily, Rory has the perfect outfit to entice Alexei and get him to confess his feelings. Maid for You is a sweet and steamy, friends to lovers, MM short story.

Professional dog trainer Dori Brooks knows exactly how to handle difficult dogs—it's trusting humans that's the problem. After a viral video turned her last relationship into social media roadkill, she's rebuilt her life and reputation far from the internet's harsh spotlight. No cameras, no complications, and absolutely no getting involved with clients who care more about their follower count than their pet's well-being. Then comes Theo Marsden with his charming smile, kind eyes, and an eight-week-old husky puppy who's more interested in chaos than commands. As the creative force behind "...

Home for the Delahass family is Nolbeloir House...the home that Jeremy Delahass built for his family in the heart of America...now, years later, his family still calls it home...the Delahass Legacy still lives on...and the search for justice continues. Box Set Volume 1 includes Family and Family Unbroken, the first two books in the Delahass Legacy series. Family – The Delahass Legacy Barb Delahass has spent much of her life trying to understand the decisions and choices her ancestor made, but she has always admired the life that Jeremy Delahass chose to live, even though some of his ...

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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Survival instincts are tested in the wild. When Maggie Shaw and her therapy dog Bentley attend a search and rescue event at Mount Rainier, they find themselves in a deadly conspiracy that could cost them everything. This thrilling adventure will keep your heart racing! Why You Need This Book: Join Maggie and Bentley as they navigate danger and deception in the great outdoors. If you love suspenseful mysteries with heartwarming canine companions, this book is a must-read!Key Features: 🐾 High-Stakes Thriller: A captivating plot with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the ...

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.

Haunted by her ex-husband’s deceits, can Skye unravel the clues to discover a new life?During an ill-fated job hunt in Miami, Skye O’Shea wants to run away from the betrayal of her loved ones. A black bird's ominous message, a cryptic warning from a resident at a retirement home, and the echoes of a raven's caw all beckon her toward a destiny she never imagined. A revelation sets her on a journey where every twist and turn reveals a new enchanting secret, and every new puzzle brings Skye one step closer to the extraordinary destiny she never knew awaited her. A Mystical Legacy: A Skye ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Family meant everything to Ayden Stratton. It always had even when he didn’t always allow it to show. Because of that, he understood the fury in Tobias Blaise’s eyes when they learned that his sister had been dragged out the backdoor of her restaurant despite every effort to stop her from being kidnapped. Fury didn’t begin to describe what he saw in his brother’s face. Cassidy Blaise might be Tobias’s sister, but she was Benjamin’s entire world. Tobias Blaise never expected to find any woman he wanted to spend his life with, let alone one who looked at him the way Ellis did, ...

Little Jenna is stolen… …and the cat who must rescue her. Little Jenna Richardson has been taken, and Scottie finds her trapped nearby. He must save this little girl. But being only a cat, his options are rather limited. The two heinous criminals … and one vicious dog … watching over her make that rescue even that much more urgent, as they have devious plans for her. Scottie’s gonna need all the help he can get … except that there are very few friends here … if any … to help save her. Time is running out for precious little Jenna. Can Scottie get her out before she ...