Funny Cozy Mysteries

Arlie Biggar is back in Alaska with his new family. Life is nice and boring ... until his pregnant wife is kidnapped! Copycat terrorists have recruited local thugs to help them steal guns from the sporting goods store. When his wife gets in their way, will Arlie be able to get her back or will a ringer come in and save the day? Clean action adventure with a smattering of humor.

Be careful what you wish for… it may come true. When Bernie, Adam and their friends travel to the idyllic town of Heywood, Arizona, to witness a marriage, they never expected to find the officiating minister poisoned to death. With the Heywood sheriff being a novice to murder cases, she enlists Adam’s help, and Ruby and Bernie decide to launch their own side investigation. Yet, with a near-death experience and a town populated by questionable residents with deep secrets, the killer remains elusive. A series of explosive events will change Bernie and Ruby relationship forever… if they ...

Welcome to Whispering Pines—a charming Southern town where the casseroles are hot, the gossip is hotter, and secrets don’t stay buried for long. Denise Dee Devecco thought her biggest worry was surviving her mama’s third wedding. That is, until the groom drops dead mid-vow and her own mother becomes the prime suspect. Toss in a teacup dog that hates her, a cranky parrot with murder-related catchphrases, and a local detective who makes her forget how words work—and suddenly Denise’s quiet life is anything but. Armed with stubborn curiosity, a bad case of adult-onset chicken pox, ...

Winifred Fassbinder was raised on a Pennsylvania farm that has been in her family since the 1700s. As the last surviving Fassbinder, however, she now resides at Royall Crest, an upscale 55-and-over slice of Heaven…or at least its residents hope Heaven can live up to their cushy lives at Royall Crest. But Winnie, who tries to be as uninvolved in other people’s lives as possible, has begun to wonder if some of the Charter Members at Royall Crest aren’t finding out about the real Heaven in oddly increasing numbers. As a Charter Member herself, Winnie figures it might be time she does a ...

It's a secret Santa whodunnit! "No doughnuts on Tuesdays!" "No Christmas trees allowed!" When their Grinchy landlord posts a stack of crazy proclamation flyers, it rattles an oddball assortment of residents in an apartment complex. But then on a quiet night in, festive gifts mysteriously appear on doorknobs and doormats-- and the game of Guess Who is afoot. The evening turns into a maze of clues as tenants tally gifts, prowl the halls, chase shadows and even run into a little romance before the surprising culprit is caught. And no, it's not the landlord! Ha-ha This holiday short story is ...

**** This is the prequel novella to the Lacey Luzzi Mafia Mysteries, complete at 25,000 words. It is shorter than the rest of the series - which are all full length novels - and it can be read before or after the first book. To read Lacey's background story for free, simply sign up to my newsletter at: www.ginalamanna.com, and you'll receive a code in your inbox shortly! Thank you for reading. :) Here's what a few reviewers are saying about the series: Sprinkled: In case you never thought working for the mob could be fun, think again. If Lacey’s “resume” doesn’t get you smiling, her...

Dr. Georgia Thackery is back at home with her parents after finding a new adjunct position at Bostock College. Everyone is excited for their first family Christmas with nothing to hide. Why? Because Georgia’s daughter, Madison, is now in the know about Sid, their walking, talking family skeleton. But their Christmas cheer is interrupted when the Thackerys' dog, Byron, goes missing on a cold December night. When he’s finally found, he has a femur clutched between his jaws, and Georgia and Madison race to apologize to Sid for letting the dog gnaw on him yet again

Seal Island is home to a moonshine-making billionaire, a pot-growing fisherman, a celebrity flower child, a handsome romance writer, a sex-addicted realtor, a womanizing pub owner, a cop, a pot-bellied pig…and a serial killer. The island is serene and remote. It is only accessible by boat. The residents like it that way, until those with the deepest and darkest of secrets start dying in the most bizarre of ways.

Murder in the Fat Quarter The Stitch & Sleuth Society – Book 3 By Lydia Cotton It was supposed to be the coziest event of the year... The Fat Quarter Festival is in full swing in the charming town of Thimbleford. Quilts flutter on display, scones are warm, and fabric flies off the shelves—until a celebrity quilt designer drops dead after eating a suspicious cookie labeled “From a Secret Admirer.” Now it’s up to the Stitch & Sleuth Society—a spirited circle of clever, tea-loving quilters—to unravel the mystery. As hidden grudges, tangled relationships, and vintage secrets rise ...

“If you're looking for a summer mystery that's likely to get you cheered up, in spite of murder and risk, and will find a way to have the forces of good triumph (or at least get kissed?), pick up AGAINST THE UNDERTOW.” —Kingdom Books You never know what will drag you down. Former actress Tish Yearly is determined to turn an old Orcas Island homestead into the premier wedding venue in the San Juans Islands of Washington, but money, skill and her grandfather, Tobias Yearly, are all standing in her way. Tobias, the septuagenarian ex-CIA agent, wants them to become private investigators. ...

A bustling festival, a shocking murder… and a tearoom owner bound to the past—literally. Sidmouth’s Folk Festival is the highlight of the summer, and the owner of the town’s Jane Austen-themed tearoom, Trinity Bishop, is ready for a week of lively music, busy crowds, and endless cups of tea. But when the festival’s director is found dead, the festive atmosphere turns uneasy, and Trinity once again finds herself tangled in a murder investigation. With DI Cormac O’Malley determined to keep her out of police business, and festival-goers whispering rumors of jealousy, rivalry, and ...

If you're a fan of the Addison Holmes Mystery Series, you're going to love The Scarlet Chronicles! General Patton has nothing on Scarlet Holmes. She's beautiful, savvy, and smart, and if anyone can take down the Nazi's single-handedly, it's her.

The Mayor’s Missing Message A Birdie Lou Baxter Mystery – Book Two In the charming Southern town of Haven Hills, where sweet tea flows and gossip travels faster than high-speed fiber, Birdie Lou Baxter just wants a smooth installation job. But when her crew uncovers a decades-old confession tape hidden inside the walls of the mayor’s historic home—and the newly elected mayor vanishes the very next day—Birdie finds herself tangled in a web of long-buried secrets, political cover-ups, and a scandal that threatens to rewrite the town’s history. With the help of her loyal dispatch ...

Even the law couldn’t save him from an untimely death… When Bernie’s business meeting turns into the discovery of her murdered lawyer, she’s able to uncover facts the police can’t. With the help of her ghostly grandmother, Ruby, she spies on the wife and girlfriend of the deceased and also discovers a clue that may lead to proof of a local biker gangs’ involvement in the killing. Bernie’s former boyfriend, Deputy Adam Gallagher, is forced to reveal a secret about the investigation—a twist Bernie could never have imagined. They decide to pool their information and work ...

When you wake up dead and your dog is the only one who can see you...Daisy Montgomery lived her best life. She treated people well, was kind to animals and didn’t have any enemies. Or so she thought. Then she was attacked by a force so powerful that it separated her body from her soul, and she found herself stuck somewhere between life and death. Unfortunately for Daisy being a spirit had its limitations. Luckily her little dog Alfie leads her to sexy Charlie O’Sullivan, a man who can not only see her spirit and open doors for her, but makes her question everything she thought she knew ...

Book Five in the Maggie Kelly Mystery Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Kasey Michaels (Previously titled High Heels and Holidays) Best selling author Maggie Kelly and her fictional characters come to life (hey, read the books...) are about to celebrate their first Christmas together, if Maggie lives that long, that is. Fans usually send her cards, or pretty crocheted bookmarks, even candy, but one fan has gone too far by way of the delivery of a dead rat and a death threat. Maggie tries to laugh it off ("everybody's a critic") ... until a fellow author and dead rat recipient is ...

Book Six in the Maggie Kelly Mystery Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Kasey Michaels (Previously titled Bowled Over) Best selling mystery writer Maggie Kelly has conquered nicotine withdrawal, being a suspect in the murder of her publisher, even being very nearly drowned. But she's yet to fully accept that her fictional hero, the Viscount St. Just, has crawled out of her imagination and into her life, taking on the persona of real life hero. Couldn't he one day poof out just as easily as he'd poofed in? Still, a hero is just what Maggie needs when she travels home to Ocean City, ...

Book Two in the Maggie Kelly Mystery Series by New York Times Bestselling Author Kasey Michaels Best selling mystery author Maggie Kelly has a problem, and his name is Alexandre Blake, Viscount St. Just, who until recently resided in her creative mind and those best selling books set during the time of the English Regency. But now, somehow, he's out and about, residing in her New York apartment with her, along with his faithful sidekick (and his comedy relief in those same books), Sterling Balder. Alex Blakely (his new name) is not happy living off his creator's largesse, and sees a chance ...

Flying high in the New Mexican sky has never been more lethal. The biggest hot air balloon festival would have been a vacation if Maddie didn’t have to balance her apathetic teenagers, a meddling mother, and act as therapist for a desperate patient. Let alone solve a murder case! When Maddie witnesses someone fall from a hot air balloon, it seems like a tragic accident. But as facts come to light, the police are convinced it’s foul play. And Maddie’s friend is to blame. With the remainder of the festival canceled and all attendees required to stay for questioning, Maddie has two days ...

How many Santa’s does it take to commit a murder? Daisy Montgomery is stuck somewhere between life and death, leaving her spirit roaming Dandelion Ponds. One of the few people who can see her is super sexy Charlie O'Sullivan, a silver lining in an otherwise disarming existence. When Mrs. Baker, Daisy's neighbor, and faux grandmother, turns up in the morgue screaming she was murdered by Santa, Daisy is determined to find the killer, so Mrs. Baker can rest in peace. Convincing Charlie to help her find out whodunit isn't difficult. Finding the murderous Santa amongst the town's resident ...