CONTEMPORARY COZY MYSTERY
A Boat for a Goat (A Kennedy Reeves Cozy Cocktail Cruise Mystery) by MJ Mac
Cruise director Kennedy Reeves is looking forward to greeting her passengers: the business world’s newest mega-millionaire couple, the Club Diva Boys, the Ladies from Harmony Lakes, and Vera Jameson (a businesswoman who could make a drill sergeant cry). Everything looks shipshape until the consultant hired by the corporate office arrives, and he has a very different course charted.
A Cruise for Sous (A Kennedy Reeves Cozy Cocktail Cruise Mystery) by MJ Mac
Secrets and scandal are a recipe for disaster as cruise director Kennedy Reeves has a cutthroat cooking competition dumped in her lap, and it’s up to her to keep things from boiling over when a malicious journalist begins to stir the pot.
Antique Tragedy (A Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery) by Victoria Tait
An antique fair. A dead stallholder. Can an amateur sleuth both bag a bargain and identify a killer?
The Sound of Murder (Musical Murder Mystery 1) by K.L. Montgomery
Can Ruby solve the mystery of what happened to Mother Abbess in their production of The Sound of Music? Would someone actually murder a woman who was in town to play a NUN?! Ruby intends to climb every mountain on her quest to bring the murderer to justice…or else it might be so long, farewell for our favorite chorus girl!
Dying for a Dude by Cindy Sample
When Laurel McKay agrees to perform with the Sassy Saloon Gals during Placerville’s annual Wagon Train parade, her greatest fear is a wardrobe malfunction. Then the body of a prominent citizen is discovered shortly after Laurel’s ex-husband decked him. When her detective boyfriend throws her ex in jail for murder, Laurel, with the help of her zany friends and family, must find the real killer.
Death by Windmill: A Mother’s Day Murder in Amsterdam (Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mystery Series Book 3) by Jennifer S. Alderson
A Mother’s Day trip to the Netherlands turns deadly when a guest plummets from a windmill Can tour guide Lana Hansen sleuth out who killed her client, before the murderer strikes again? Find out in this delightful travel cozy mystery.
Throttled (A Rylie Cooper Mystery) by Stella Bixby
Rylie Cooper’s life checklist—steady job, serious boyfriend, and no recent dead bodies—seems perfect, yet she’s still stuck in her parents’ basement, feeling out of place among her fellow rangers. Her routine is shattered when she finds a hypothermic teenager, forcing her to collaborate with a rival to unravel a mystery rooted in high school drama, complete with cliques, football games, and college stress. As Rylie uncovers another victim, she races against time to solve this hormone-driven puzzle, questioning not just the boys’ survival but also her own future beyond her parents’ basement.
Suckered (A Rylie Cooper Mystery) by Stella Bixby
When park ranger Rylie Cooper spots an anomaly in a boat, her life veers into a whirlwind of online dating disasters and mysterious murders. Juggling suspicions about her new beau and ex-detective Luke, Rylie dives headfirst into a perilous investigation. As she unravels a deadly puzzle, Rylie realizes the truth might cost her more than just her heart.
Dr. ShIne Cracks the Case (ChiroCozy Book 1) by Cathy Tully
Unjustly accused of murder, Dr. Susannah Shine loses her confidence. After contentedly practicing in small-town Georgia for years, the ex-NYC cop is devastated to find a body on her doorstep and herself the prime suspect in a murder.
Mutts & Murder: A Dog Town USA Cozy Mystery (Book 1) by Meg Muldoon
After returning to her hometown of Dog Mountain to take a job covering canine-related stories for the local newspaper, normally dogged reporter Winifred Wolf finds herself bored and dog-tired of her new beat. But when a judge with the local dog board is found murdered ahead of the Fourth of July Pooch Parade and Winifred’s sister is accused of the heinous crime, the ace reporter must race against the clock to find the real killer. A cozy mystery bestseller!
Home Tours, History & Homicide (Dogwood Springs Cozy Mystery) by Sally Bayless
In the quaint town of Dogwood Springs, Missouri, museum director Libby Ballard plans a historic homes tour only to have it derailed by a shocking murder. When the police head down the wrong path, Libby steps in to investigate with the help of her friends and her lovable golden retriever. A clean, captivating cozy mystery with a hint of romance.
Raina Sun Mystery Boxed Set Vol 1 (Books 1-3) by Anne R. Tan
Escape to hijinks and murders in this boxed set, includes the first 3 books in the Raina Sun Mystery Series.
Ice Cream, You Scream (A Cookie’s Creamery Mystery) by Kathleen Suzette
Sometimes you just need to sit down and evaluate your life choices. Take for instance, that time a murderer tried to make me their next victim. Yeah, that’s a good time to do it.
Murder at the Festival (A Read Between the Wines Cozy Mystery Series) by Dani Simms
The small town of Los Robles is abuzz with the annual wine festival and vineyard owner and amateur detective, Avery Parker, is amped to show off her newest release. But between pours of their famed chenin blanc, a lifeless body is found. Avery just might bring justice for a tourist’s untimely demise…that is, unless she becomes a victim herself.
Dastardly Deceit and The Bow Wow Bakery (A Doggy Bakery Cozy Mystery Series) by Belinda Page
Sophie Harrington and her sweet sable weenie dog Max look forward to the upcoming Fall Festival profits. Excitement suddenly stops when Sophie discovers a dead body next door to the bakery! Sophie, her friend Hadley, adorable weenie Max, and a handsome friend from the past must find out who’s responsible before the jeopardized Fall Festival is canceled for good.
Cats, Cookies, and Capers by Paige H. Perry
In the charming town of Misty Meadows, Lily Roberts, the proud owner of Bread & Barks Bakery, is all set for the grand opening of a new pet store. As excitement buzzes, a mischievous cat thief and vandalizer wreaks havoc, putting the new store’s fate in jeopardy. With her trusty dachshund sidekicks, Lily dives into a whirlwind of treats, tail-wagging adventures, and a race against time to uncover the truth and save both the pet store and its furry residents.
Trial By Sabotage by Paige H. Perry
Anna Hartman’s quiet spa weekend takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself facing an arrest warrant. What’s even more surprising is that her sister is also implicated in an FBI investigation. To clear her sister’s name, Anna dives headfirst into a high-stakes mission, complete with car chases and unexpected alliances.
The Feline Caper (The Pine Grove Mysteries, Book 3) by Daisy Landish
An ex-agent unravels a mystery as cats vanish from a cat lover’s home, revealing secrets and a sinister inheritance plot.
Secret Inheritance by Hazel Smith
City girl April May inherits a lake house full of secrets. With the help of new friends and a new puppy, she discovers small-town charm and a deadly mystery. When a poisonous plant is left in her living room and another local almost dies, April has to race against time to discover the true culprit.
Murder at Mile Marker 18 (Mallory Beck Cozy Culinary Capers) by Denise Jaden
Step into Honeysuckle Grove, where Mallory Beck’s cozy life takes a twist when a casserole delivery lands her in the middle of a murder investigation. With a cat named Hunch and the town’s most captivating cop by her side, Mallory discovers that solving crimes is as tricky as making the perfect lasagna. Get ready for a delightful mystery that blends amateur sleuthing with cat-approved intuition!
Artistic License to Kill [A Fine Art Mystery] by Paula Darnell
Artist Amanda Trent, accompanied by her beloved golden retriever Laddie and her persnickety calico cat Mona Lisa, is determined to start a new life after her husband divorces her to marry a younger woman, but it isn’t easy. As Amanda tries to kick start her new career as a full-time artist into high gear, she joins the Roadrunner, a cooperative art gallery, only to find the director has been killed. Which gallery member murdered the unpopular director, or was the killer an outsider with an ax to grind?
Death by Association [A DIY Diva Mystery] by Paula Darnell
Crafty DIY Diva Laurel McMillan and her lovable chocolate Labrador Bear enjoy their home in Hawkeye Haven, a walled, guard-gated community, until the powerful homeowners’ association begins to harass Laurel’s friends and neighbors. When Victor Eberhart, the HOA president, is murdered, Hawkeye Haven’s residents realize that walls and guards can’t keep them safe. Can the DIY Diva turn DIY detective to track down the killer and restore peace to Hawkeye Haven?
Bells, Tails & Murder (A Dickens & Christie Mystery) by Kathy Manos Penn
She crossed an ocean to start her life over. Can she nab a killer before her quaint Cotswolds village becomes a graveyard? Meet Leta Parker and her two furry sidekicks—Dickens & Christie—in this fast-paced literary mystery.
Cream Caramel and Murder (Holly Holmes Cozy culinary Mysteries) by K.E. O’Connor
With its stunning turrets and beautiful rose gardens, I always thought Audley Castle was perfect, set in the idyllic English village of Audley St. Mary. It’s a place I love to call home. But behind the trimmed hedgerows, stately gardens, and birdsong, a killer is waiting…
Honey Mead Murder (Honey Bear Cosy Mysteries) by Dahlia Donovan
Follow the heart-warming story of George Bernard Sheth, a devoted pug and bee lover, who has been secretly crushing on a local mead brewer. But when a customer dies during a mead tasting, Murphy Baird, the brewer, finds himself at the centre of a police investigation.
Prestige, Privilege & Murder (Stacie Maroni Mysteries) by Christa Nardi
Stacie Maroni’s pending divorce comes to a screeching halt when her soon-to-be-ex is murdered. His death and custody of their Maltese, Jasper barely sink in and someone is after her.
Risky Whiskey (Bohemia Bartenders Mysteries, Book 1) by Lucy Lakestone
Mixologist Pepper Revelle and the Bohemia Bartenders seek a sneaky saboteur in this wild romp through a New Orleans cocktail convention. Fresh, funny series starter with a dash of romance! Named one of the best cozies of 2020 by The Book Decoder.
A Cutthroat Business (Savannah Martin Mystery, Book 1) by Jenna Bennett
Everyone warned new-minted realtor Savannah Martin that real estate was a cutthroat business, but she didn’t think she was supposed to take the warning literally. But that was before she found herself in an abandoned house on the “wrong” side of town, standing over the dead body of her office nemesis, face to face with the boy her mother always warned her about. Now she must figure out who killed real estate queen Brenda Puckett, and avoid getting killed – or kissed – by Rafe, all before the money in her savings account runs out and she has to go back to selling makeup at the mall.
No Good Deed Unpunished (The Mystery Book Nook Shared World) by C.H. Sessums
Struggling to keep her bookstore afloat, Vangie seizes a chance to inventory and sell books for an estate. As she delves into the task, suspicions arise about the man’s supposed suicide, and it’s hard to know whose secrets are more dangerous: Vangie’s or the dead man’s. But one thing is clear… no good deed goes unpunished.
Sewing Suspicion by Kathryn Mykel
Alex patches together clues that prove her loved one’s death was no accident. And she’ll need to stay alive long enough to expose a heartless killer.
Chicken Culprit by Vikki Walton
Seeking a new life after divorce, Anne’s excited about her move to Carolan Springs. When her neighbor turns up dead, she’s implored to clear an accused woman’s name. Anne finds the small town holds many secrets and someone may kill to keep theirs.
Death Takes A Break by Vikki Walton
Needing a break from work, nurse Christie travels home to Texas to visit her Pop. But once she arrives, she finds developers after her family’s land. When a person dies, Christie knows death has followed her home.
Photo Bombed (Bianca Wallace Mysteries, Book 1) by Daria White
When Bianca discovers a dead body at a wedding, she’s determined to prove the bride’s innocence. Detective Sims doesn’t appreciate Bianca’s “interference,” but she won’t stop until the killer is behind bars. As more clues unfold, the two may have to work together before another corpse shows up.
Boardwalk Betrayal by Wendy Ledger
A talking cat. A murdered husband in a boardwalk town. Can Maggie solve the case?
Estate in Peril by Sue Hollowell
Octogenarians Maude and Mabel unravel a shocking murder in quaint Port la Pena, Texas. Their investigation reveals a web of deceit, leading to a deeply personal twist when Maude’s son becomes the prime suspect. A tale of suspense, humor, and unbreakable determination, this story promises to grip you until the very end.
Cupcakes and Catastrophe by Sue Hollowell
A nightmare ending to her storybook marriage. An escape to a quaint beach town. Will a mysterious murder derail a second chance at her dream?
The Boy with the Narwhal Tooth by Christoffer Petersen
A cosy mystery set in the far north of Greenland!
The Girl with the Raven Tongue by Christoffer Petersen
The search for a missing girl in Greenland!
Killer Cottage (Tiny House Mysteries) by Jess Haven
Empty-nester Phoenix plans to build a new life by turning a run-down property into a cozy B&B. But with any fixer-upper, there are things you can’t fix. A dead body is one of them.
Killer Music (Cooper Harrington Detective Novels, Book 1) by Tammy L. Grace
A murdered music mogul. A high-and-mighty widow. To take down a killer, he’ll shake Nashville to its knees.
Dead Before the Wedding by Ruby Blaylock
A small-town photographer discovers one of her clients murdered before his wedding day. Can she figure out who killed him before an innocent person is arrested for the crime?
Death and Wedding Cake (Sugar Creek Mystery Series) by Nova Walsh
First in a funny new culinary cozy series! Chef Abby Hirsch returns to her hometown to cater a wedding at her aunt’s B&B, but when the bride’s enemy shows up dead, Abby turns to amateur sleuthing. Together with her best friend Cassie will she be able to solve the crime before the killer crashes the wedding? Clean slow-burn romance, warm friendships, & plenty of plot twists and humor!
A Killer Shot (A Parker Photography Cozy Mystery Series) by Suzanne Bolden
The little river town of Harmony is thrilled to host a golf tournament drawing visitors from across Wisconsin! But when a gunshot rings out, things get complicated. Was it an accident or something more sinister?
Skewered Perspective (A Parker Photography Cozy Mystery) by Suzanne Bolden
Preparations for the first Taste of Harmony have been underway for months, but the food festival’s success is threatened when the chef of a featured restaurant falls ill! Is food poisoning the culprit or something more sinister?
Penance on the Prairies (The Vangie Vale Mysteries, Book 1) by R.L. Syme
In the idyllic mountains of Montana, pastor and baker Vangie Vale discovers that her homemade macarons are linked to a dead body. To quiet the gossip mill, she must find the true killer… This deliciously suspenseful mystery includes a recipe!
Death by Dark Roast: An English Cozy Mystery (The Charleton House Mysteries, Book 1) by Kate P Adams
Cafe manager Sophie expected a quiet life at picturesque Charleton House, the ancestral home of the Fitzwilliam – Scott family, deep in the heart of the English countryside, but murder is on the menu at the annual food festival. With the help of her charismatic and eccentric colleagues, caffeine loving Sophie follows a trail of coffee beans to a shocking revelation.
Murder in the South of France (The Maggie Newberry Mysteries) by Susan Kiernan-Lewis
What happens when the magic of the south of France collides with romance…and murder? When Maggie Newberry’s sister is murdered on the French Riviera, Maggie flies to the south of France to bring home her body. When she arrives in France she makes the shocking discovery that her sister had a child that no one in the family knew about—and finds a mystery that’s much bigger and more insidious than one dead American.
Raspberry Chocolate Murder by Leena Clover
College Girl Murder Shocks Beach Town – A heartwarming cozy mystery series about family, friendship and a crusade for justice.
Estate in Peril by Sue Hollowell
A murder in tranquil Port la Pena, reveals a town seething with motives for revenge. Racing against time, octogenarians Maude and Mabel delve into secrets and resentments to save Maude’s son from a murder accusation.
Deadly Dining: A Mia Watson Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery (Mia Watson Cruise Ship Mysteries, Book 2) by Gwen Taylor & Jen Booker
When one door closes, another porthole opens… Mia has no idea what to do with her life now that she’s said bon voyage to her cheating husband, except maybe take that two-week cruise she won and get away from it all. But finding a dead body drags her and her friends into a deadly mystery where the only prize for solving it is getting out alive.
Haunted Halloween: A Mia Watson Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery by Gwen Taylor & Jen Booker
The haunt is on… A cold case murder mystery heats up when the descendant of the haunted castle’s tragic ghost goes missing on Mia’s watch. Mia and the gang are on the case, both old and new, and Halloween is shaping up to be spooktacular!
Baffled in the British Isles (Ocean Cruise Cozies, Book 1) by Cheryl Dougan
Join Adelle and friends as they unravel insurance fraud crimes across the British Isles. A short read with a unique blend of mystery, travel, and friendship.
Dead Before Dinner by Kat Bellemore
Green chile has never been more dangerous.
Once Upon A Crime: Waterfell Tweed Cozy Mystery Series, Book 1 by Mona Marple
Cafe and bookshop owner Sandy has the quiet life she wants in a picturesque British village, that is until her business rival is found murdered and she becomes the prime suspect!
The Hidden Homicide (The Maggie & Jasper Capers) by Barbara Cool Lee
Maggie faces her toughest case yet when a precious beaded knife is found–sticking out of a corpse!
Birth of the Black Orchids (Black Orchid Enterprises Mystery series, Book 1) by M. R. Dimond
A young lawyer’s Christmas grand opening to his small-town enterprise is crashed by a killer. Can JD and his compatriots unmask the culprit in time to ring in the New Year?
The Sphynx Who Stole Christmas (Book 2 in Black Orchid Enterprises Mystery series, Book 2)byM. R. Dimond
Book 2 of the Black Orchid Enterprises Mystery series finds Johnny Ly, Dianne Cortez, and JD Thompson trying to celebrate their first year in business in a small Central Texas town. The weather outside is frightful, and indoors isn’t looking too good either, not when a crazed hairless cat invades their Christmas party and leaves a trail of destruction in his wake. The murder in the backyard doesn’t help.
Hot Scheming Mess (Madison Cruz Mystery, Book 1) by Lucy Carol
Secrets, spies, sexy guys. Staying alive is hard! In this fast-paced mystery, out-of-work actress Madison Cruz discovers spies as she deals with her FBI mother, while hiding evidence for her grandfather. Hilarious friends and steamy guys aren’t helping, because the enemy’s right behind her!
For Richer, For Deader (A Right Royal Cozy Investigation Mystery) by Helen Golden
Caught between boorish Detective Chief Inspector Richard Fitzwilliam and a killer wedding party, Lady Beatrice must solve the murder to save the big day.
Tabby Trouble (A Cat Aunt Cozy Mystery, Book 1) by Iris Leigh
My next-door neighbor is dead under mysterious circumstances, the talking cat is giving me orders, and my cat is missing, and somehow both are connected. It’s up to me to figure out how and why and solve the murder in a town full of potential suspects.
Cozy Cat Caper Mystery Box Set: Books 1-3 by Paige Sleuth
Join small-town sleuth Kat Harper and her feline sidekicks as they tackle murder and mayhem in this adventure-packed cozy mystery box set.
Christmas Crime in Kingfisher Falls (Charlotte Dean Mysteries) by Phillipa Nefri Clark
A job in a bookstore in a quiet country town is perfect for Charlotte, who just wants to start over. But when a series of peculiar crimes affects her new home – and the bookstore – she finds herself in the middle of a mystery. So much for keeping her head down!
Cooks, Crooks and a Corpse by Maria Grazia Swan
Can’t resist lighthearted comedy dressed with a little mystery that never takes you down a dark road?Good, because that’s what you get when you put two hot Italian imports together. Good, because that’s what you get when you put two hot Italian imports togetherThis is the world of Monica Baker: a high-speed mystery with a serving of mischief and a side of laughs..
A Grave Error (A Charlie Kingsley Mystery) by Michele Pariza Wacek
Gargoyles aren’t real, right? But, then who (or what) attacked Cyndi in the graveyard in the middle of the night?
Ice Cold Murder (A Charlie Kingsley Mystery) by Michele Pariza Wacek
What do you get when you combine an estranged family, a blizzard, a haunted house … and murder? The world’s WORST family gathering. Ever.
Bake It to the Limit by Wendy Meadows
They thought they could leave their past behind. But murder doesn’t retire.
Old News and Tea-Leaf Clues (Olivia Twist Mystery Series) by Irene Jorgensen
When an ex-friend begs Olivia to “divine” who committed a decade-old murder, Olivia knows it’s impossible, especially for a fake psychic. But she has a hidden agenda and claims that as a psychic sleuth, she can find the killer. Turns out that heating up this cold case…might be her last.
Fields’ Guide to Abduction by Julie Mulhern
Mystery, adventure and a killer Chihuahua! When a Hollywood golden girl is kidnapped by a drug cartel, she’ll need smarts, acting skills, and a lot of luck to make it back to Rodeo Drive.