Short Cozy Mysteries

Refreshed after his recent trip to the island, Leger is back in Glasgow but finds there are matters which require his attention. His girlfriend is angry that he disappeared to the island without saying goodbye and issues an ultimatum; take a break from sleuthing or lose her. Leger must also find a home for Lily, the island sleuth who returned to Glasgow with him and it seems a local cat loving criminal, Malky Maguire, is the perfect person to adopt her. Undeterred by a series of break-ins and acts of vandalism at the Maguire home, Lily settles in and is soon part of the family. However, the...

Halloween means parties and the local residents association are planning a get-together at the Queen Languoreth to celebrate Halloween. However, with everyone out in the street at the same time, this opens the window for a gang of cat-phobic robbers to come in and take advantage. Leger and Ginger have overheard the men planning the robbery in an alleyway but can they uncover the identity of Gus and Andy in time? Meanwhile, a local man has discovered the body of a cat who looks just like Leger and taken the body to Annabella for burial. Annabella isn't sure it's really Leger who has died but...

A Witch, a Ghoul and a Racoon Shifter Walk Into a Bar Welcome to a world of mystic mayhem where the paranormal and the peculiar collide in an unforgettable tale of mystery, intrigue, and adventure! Join Clarice "Click" the witch, Sherry "Scatter" the raccoon shifter, Walter the ghoul, and Maribel the mundane PI, as they embark on a thrilling supernatural caper like no other. When Click finds herself locked away in an institution, her memory a blur, it's up to her quirky comrades to stage a daring escape. Joined by Maribel, the down-to-earth private investigator, this unlikely quartet of ...

Leger witnesses the kidnapping of a small child and pursues the victim and the perpetrator onto a long-distance train. Unknown to Leger, he is followed by Annabella and Nicole who are determined to get him off the train. Leger must uncover the truth about this kidnapping and put right the wrongs, with a little help from another non-human passenger. What Leger doesn't realise is, he isn't the only one watching this situation closely...

A short read paranormal cozy mystery with a touch of later in life romance. Take a… Newly married couple looking to peacefully begin their happily ever after. Quaint small town where shovels glow in the dark and angry witch’s like to dig up trouble. Mix in… A whinny witch who wants what she wants and doesn’t care who gets hurt. A race to find a secret journal filled with dangerous curses and spells. Unfinished business between two quarreling strong-willed sisters. And You’ve Got… Alice and Preston caught in the middle of Glenda and Polly’s bitter battle as magical spells and ...

A new love... An old love... An unexpected death... Camping isn't everyone's style, but David Lopez, owner of Adventure Junkies, and his girlfriend, Kaley Ann Tipton (Kat), decide to do a trial run of Glamping. They invite family and friends along for a special Valentine's Day weekend. When one of the glampers dies, David is accused of reckless endangerment. Kat and her best friend, Alivia Sue Harper (Ash), are determined to prove this was murder, not a preventable accident. A short read cozy mystery.

When he believed there was little time left, there were only two people he wanted to talk to while he still could. One was the only woman he’d ever loved. And always would. Rendon was seriously wounded…in searing pain, and up until the last hour, exposed as he’d never been before. Getting himself to the little known and forgotten small town in the middle of nowhere had been a risky choice, and taken the last of his quickly dwindling strength. It was the last place anyone would think to look. He never expected to survive. After a brazen rescue, Rendon is determined to be part of the ...

A chef of unprecedented imagination is discovered. How will he fare under public scrutiny? Chef Maurice Le Coq is found dead in his burned-out brasserie in France. The police are calling it a ‘tragic accident’ but the villagers of Les Andelys speculate that the fire was set intentionally. There is only one man who knows the whole truth. The latest battleground in France’s ongoing “guerres de cuisines”, The Plucked Hen is discovered by the country’s foremost restaurant critic, but Chef Le Coq remains a secretive figure who refuses to step into the spotlight, spurning the critics ...

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 ...

Leger isn't the detective this time - he's the witness. After saving Poppy from an attack, Leger must guide troubled teenager Daniel Goldsworthy on the right path to discovering the crime has been committed, solving the mystery and putting the perpetrator behind bars. However, it proves an almost impossible task since Leger himself has a lot to deal with. Between a potentially lethal trapped hairball causing him extreme pain, a group of friends who are determined to do his job for him and a mischief of vigilante mice, Leger finds it difficult to tackle the task. Will Leger put his own ...

Are generations of Snee-Kinsman women actually cursed, or is it just bad luck? A paranormal family saga beginning in 1860 following one family’s journey of tragedy, resiliency, and triumph. Their stories are told in three short read books. Book 2 – Chasing the Curse – 1943-1990 - picks up where Book 1 left off... * Two spiteful and competitive witches place a curse on each other’s female children. * To punish his wayward daughter, an angry father casts the family curse in stone – an emerald stone. * The ring with the emerald stone is to be worn by the women of the Snee-Kinsman ...

You can always go home…but what will you find when you do. Jonathan Hansen is about to find out. For years they’ve hidden a huge secret…an island that was home to their small town, the families and friends who live there, and the secrets they've kept for generations. But danger might be right beyond the water’s edge. Together, two guarded hearts are willing to face the impending threat and the danger it poses to the peaceful tranquility of their home. Ainslin O’Cleary wasn’t the type to over-react but she was beginning to feel a little desperate. She loved her home and ...

Revenge isn’t always sweet… The Paul Madison PI cozy mystery series concludes… A resolute private investigator will not rest until justice is served or he’ll die trying. A worried Medical Examiner wants answers, but not at the expense of the man she loves. A fearless crime boss will stop at nothing to destroy the relative she despises. A shadowy spirit guide watches, waits and will do whatever it takes to protect his human. A short read cozy filled with mystery, romance, and a touch of magic. Paul Madison is on a deadly personal mission – a mission that could possibly cost him his...

Harry wanders into Gretchen's Kitchen for lunch and ends up taking custody of Mulligan, a nine-year-old with adult sized problems. He soon finds out that Mulligan may be only nine, but she has a mind of her own, doesn't hesitate to express herself, often times offering her take on "You seriously old people." To solve Mulligan's problems, Harry searches for a missing cousin and his denim collection, has a deadly encounter with bad guys, and robs the town office building. Cat does battle with bad guys to protect her new buddy, despite her irritating habits, and like Mulligan, doesn't hesitate...

As Deena and Gary Sharpe celebrate their anniversary, things are not all wine and roses. Gary is restless at his job while Deena just wishes she still had one. To make matters worse, one of Gary’s clients, a local vineyard owner, commits suicide. However, the victim’s sister thinks he was murdered, and her suspicions lead Deena and Gary to team up to unearth the truth. Can Deena impress the local newspaper editor enough to get her old job back? Will Gary quit his firm and risk everything he’s worked for on a new business venture? The stakes are high in Sharpe Note.

It’s just one thing after another for magician Eli Marks: The bizarre death of a barista. Performing close-up magic at a funeral. A homicidal husband looking for ideas. An unexpected customer encounter. An impossible stabbing during a show. A Halloween murder. A life-changing magic lesson. A mystifying murder/suicide. A puzzling jewel heist and an even odder painting theft. And more! A dozen new Eli Marks short stories (10 never-before published), which means you now have a dozen more reasons to spend some quality time with Eli Marks.

Abby is offered the chance to participate in an author event being held at Firehouse Books with one of her own favorite authors. When the guest author turns up dead, Abby realizes that clues to the author’s death could be found in the new novel. Abby joins Colt as he investigates the death of a local man who died after eating pudding dosed with poison during a community dinner. Colt receives a call to check out a light inside an abandoned lighthouse closed for renovations. The pair respond only to find evidence of two trespassers, one of which is now dead.

Is having too many shoes really a reason to get rid of someone? An experienced project manager has finally lost his patience with his wife and her love of shoes, wine glasses and spatulas. This funny tongue-in-cheek mystery novella/caper, explores the tasking effort one man puts into ditching his wife and what happens when the best laid plans do not work out as planned......A hilarious, and mysterious tale that has you laughing out loud. Grab your copy today! ***** Editorial review by Reader's Favorite 5 stars! Get ready for a story of suspense as you discover the perfect way to get rid of ...

In "Library Conundrum," excitement brews as Kayla Luna, the vivacious head librarian, eagerly awaits a generous donation from esteemed resident Angus Connolly. His prized books promise to enrich the shelves of the local library with tales of wonder and knowledge. Yet, amidst the anticipation, a startling discovery disrupts the tranquility. A mysterious book, not intended for donation, slips into the collection—an innocuous mistake with profound consequences. This book, "Secrets of Sweethaven," clandestinely records the intimate details and hidden indiscretions of the town's inhabitants. ...

In the midst of the crush of a lifetime, Milly Dupont finds herself entangled in a murder mystery. Quiet little Milly who runs the quiet little tea shop across from the corner shop discovers that the shop owner has been possibly kidnapped, maybe even murdered. But where's Davina's body?