Humorous Cozy Mystery

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper A rock star turned lounge singer… turned killer? Superstar Roger Briars was living the high life—until his fiancé disappeared and he was accused of her murder. Now, decades later, Roger’s a semi-successful Vegas lounge singer. This time, when history repeats itself and Roger is accused of another murder, he won’t let it tank his career—not even when there’s “proof” that he’s the killer! Unfortunately, Nanna’s unwavering belief in Roger’s innocence isn’t enough to get him off the hook, and Tiffany must scramble to uncover the truth behind ...

Once again, Josephine and Lill are on the lookout for a mystery, but all that presents itself is the plaster dog that has fled Brookside Retirement Community and is now flitting about the world sending postcards to its owner. But then, Josephine remembers the odd Naked Poker story told by one of the more unpleasant residents. That resident has since moved on, but that doesn’t mean the hints she may have murdered her first husband have moved on with her. Josephine and Lill begin to investigate, but soon decide the most likely explanation for the man’s disappearance was that after a night...

This cozy series has everything you want and more: an eclectic cast of characters, a mystery or two, and diligent detectives on duty. The detectives, feline and canine, figure it all out, but they have a dickens of a time getting the humans to understand them. The series, Tiger Lily’s Café, is set in a Midwestern town nestled into the sunset coast of a Great Lake. The setting itself acts as a character, bringing the reader into the sights, sounds and smells of the small resort community of Chelsea. Read the series in order, or read any book alone. Each volume stands alone with a clear ...

A film shoot in Paris… What could possible go wrong? For Ava Sext, an amateur sleuth and transplanted Londoner who sells books from an outdoor stand overlooking the Seine, an early morning knock on her door leads to a job on a film shoot. Her film career gets off to a roaring start with murder on her first day on the job. With the help of her fellow bookseller, Henri DeAth, a former notary in a country where notaries are a powerful caste, Ava investigates the strange goings-on in the production while rekindling a relationship with the film's producer, an old flame who may or may not be ...

Welcome to the Seaside Bed & Breakfast, where getting a room can be murder!When school teacher Teri McAfee loses her job and gets dumped by her fiancee all at once, her Aunt Sam's invitation to stay at her beautiful seaside bed & breakfast on quirky little Admiral Archibald Falls Island off Florida for a couple of weeks sounds like the perfect opportunity to leave her troubles behind! But relaxing is out of the questions when a famously eccentric author and his annoying entourage descend on the B&B and throw it into chaos! And while the live guests are troublesome, when one of them turns up...

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 an ancient Well Dressing event in a pretty tourist town as part of a group of journalists. On the hunt for some background information on the event for the travel article she’s researching and writing, she soon uncovers far more than she expected… There’s a mystery that needs solving – and fast! Keen to dive into a sleuthing adventure, Fran teams up with tourist ...

Three urban fantasy mystery novellas in one volume: I’m Ivy Weiss, the Stone Whisperer. Though most part-demons in the Demon Underground have incredible powers, like dream walking, fortune-telling, or phasing through matter, I just talk to rocks. But somehow, I end up taking on the most difficult tasks... Sapphires & Souls When a seer makes a vague prophecy that says I am the only one who can save “Selene’s son” and prevent widespread bloodshed in Colorado Springs, I reluctantly head to Colorado to check it out. With the help of my snarky hellhound, a water demon, a vampire, and a ...

Quinn sat straight up in bed. “Annie McClery has been murdered.” She said the words out loud. She tells herself it was just a dream, but then she gets a call from Dermot Brennan, the local Garda. He’s calling to say they just found the old doll maker, Annie McClery, dead in her cottage. He’s sure she died from natural causes. After all, she was ninety-six years old. But Quinn can’t shake off her dream. Did Annie die of natural causes, or was she murdered? But what would be the motive? Quinn visits Annie’s cottage and discovers a drawer full of old journals. The journals reveal ...

Dr. Annabelle, a renowned toxicologist, receives an invitation to the elusive club of Marcus Marino. As the first course is served, a sudden power outage plunges the room into darkness. When the lights flicker back on, one of the guests lies dead. Dr. Annabelle rushes to the body and quickly identifies a rare, fast-acting poison—this was no accident. Detective Hunter, among the guests, takes charge. A fierce storm traps them inside, while panic mounts. Cryptic, finger-written messages start appearing on the windows, revealing secrets among the group. Fear and paranoia set in as another ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black investigates the death of a local prankster, she's pleased when she seems to have solved it straight away... "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" One suspect "confesses" to the crime immediately. And then another suspect “confesses” to being the real killer. And then another suspect confesses. And another... and another. Soon Tiffany and Ian find themselves back to square one, unsure of who the real killer is, and why all their suspects are intent on confessing their “guilt”. Meanwhile, Ian joins a ...

Who Killed Marjie Cabbage? Millie Culpepper is a big, beautiful woman with a voice to die for. But having been betrayed by her lover, she walked away from her band and came back to town nursing a broken heart. She spends her days working in Bernie’s Bazaar, selling a weird selection of pre-loved items, and her evenings enjoying comfort food. Then, Hawksley’s resident busybody Marjorie Cribbage-Hobbes is found murdered and Millie’s employer and friend is the prime suspect. Determined to clear Bernie’s name, Millie begins her own investigation and discovers that Marjorie made a lot of...

The dark shadows of a 20-year-old unsolved murder turns Madelyn’s quiet life upside down. In 1979, Madelyn Harper had the ideal life—a loving husband, a young son, and the return of a treasured family heirloom from a museum exhibit, or so she thought. But when the necklace arrives back into her hands, something feels wrong. Could it be a fake? Little did she know, her investigation into the Sweet Sapphire Necklace would be tied to her husband’s sinister and sudden death. As Madelyn delves deeper into the investigation, determined to uncover the truth, she must solve this deadly puzzle...

A bloodbath is a shocking new challenge for Megan and Brigit when Detective Audrey Jackson calls them to the scene of what could only be a brutal murder. But the one thing the nightmarish scene is missing is a victim. The frantic homeowner's husband is gone, seemingly without a trace - and so is the money he was holding. Has a vicious killer committed what might just be the perfect crime?

They did it again. What an amazing mystery. The author definitely made this entertaining. The characters were a delight. 5 STAR review from BookSprout reviewer Who knew my dog had a nose for murder? One gala, one fall, and now we’re fetching clues faster than I can frost a cupcake. Oh, sweet sugar and spice. Just when my bakery catering business sees new heights at a light house gala, my ritzy employer plummets to her death from the tippy top. When the Sheriff refuses to believe she might have been murdered, I start nosing around with my Golden Retriever, Cinnamon, to find clues as to who...

Maddie Scott is a mystery. To herself as well as to the Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club bunch. Josephine and Norman met Maddie after they helped Agatha, Maddie’s adoptive mother, return stolen art worth over three hundred million dollars. The return of the art generates publicity which poses a risk to Maddie from angry collectors her adoptive father scammed with fake paintings. Seeking safety, Maddie moves to Cincinnati, where, with Josephine’s help, she obtains a position as an art restorer at the Cincinnati Art Museum. She moves in with Devi and Mac who with their toddlers, Lily and ...

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 ...

In the charming town of Green Acres, the excitement of the Olympic torch relay qualifiers is marred by suspicion and intrigue when the swiftest runners mysteriously disappear. As the community braces for a celebration, journalist Mia Andrews uncovers unsettling secrets threatening to overshadow the pride of her town. Armed with her investigative instincts and the loyal companionship of her tech-savvy son, Eli, and their spirited yorkie, Toby, Mia dives into a web of sabotage and deception. With the Grannies adding humor and heart, and running a bustling food truck to offer sweet treats and ...

The last thing I expect to happen when I move back home is to end up in the middle of a murder investigation conducted by a bunch of knitting grandmothers! I am finally free of my husband - the scumbag. I'm living in a new town, have a new job, and will soon move out of Grandma's place into a new apartment. But then my jerk of a husband has to go and ruin things by getting himself murdered. If that's not bad enough, the police are pointing the finger at me. Not likely. My grandma, proud member of the Gray-Haired Knitting Detectives, declares they aren't about to let one of their own get ...

Secrets, hurricanes and murder halt Amber's holiday plans on a Caribbean island paradise... Desperate for some rest and relaxation following her weeks of rigorous special agent boot camp training, Amber heads for the Caribbean for the wedding of Ennis (her old university boyfriend and now a movie heartthrob) and his fiancée Siobhan. The island paradise soon turns into a nightmare though when she reaches the Five Palms Resort to discover the resort’s yoga teacher to the stars has been murdered in the spa pavilion – and Siobhan, the bride-to-be, is a suspect. Then a distraught Ennis and ...

Isabella joins a coven... But there are no witches in it. When Isabella's friend Emma changes her religion, Isabella is happy she's found something she can believe in. Until she learns Emma thinks she's a witch. Magic doesn't work that way and now she's worried her friend is being taken advantage of. Isabella is desperate to find out who is killing members of the coven - desperate enough to hunt him down on her own. What will it take for her to capture a witch older and stronger than her, and is she willing to pay that price? *** For fans of Amanda M. Lee, Annabel Chase, and Leighann Dobbs,...