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The Saint Paddy's Promise by Kathi Daley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIf you love small towns, endearing relationships, food, animals, and a touch of murder, you will love this cozy mystery series. Sixty years ago a man made a promise to the woman he loved to meet her on Saint Patrick's Day. They were to meet in the park on the bench where they liked to sit and watch the world go by... -
![Sleigh All Day by Gina LaManna]()
Sleigh All Day by Gina LaManna
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen Detective Kate Rosetti is startled awake in the middle of the night by a phone call from her mother, she knows it’s not good news. It turns out Kate’s father, the notorious Angelo Rosetti, is missing. There are no witnesses and no leads, and with only a week to go before Christmas, Kate hopes to find her father before the New Year... -
![Mascara and Murder by Gina LaManna]()
Mascara and Murder by Gina LaManna
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJenna McGovern is back… under the Hollywood lights. The newest resident of Blueberry Lake is finding it hard to escape her past as it follows her home. When a movie production begins filming on Main Street, Jenna is more than a little disgruntled to find her ex-boyfriend is the producer behind it. But she’s even more disgruntled to find he’s the primary suspect in an attempted murder case... -
![Decaffeinated Scandal by Tonya Kappes, Christina Sagnimeni]()
Decaffeinated Scandal by Tonya Kappes, Christina Sagnimeni
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsListening time: 4 hours and 33 minutes.Maybe the killer drank decaffeinated. Corn maze, apple bobbing, and pumpkin carvings are a few of the things tourists, who are visiting Honey Springs Halloween Extravaganza, are expecting to see... -
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![Murder on the Golden Arrow by Magda Alexander]()
Murder on the Golden Arrow by Magda Alexander
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhat’s a bright young woman to do when her brother becomes the main suspect in a murder? Why, solve the case, of course.England. 1923. After a year away at finishing school where she learned etiquette, deportment, and the difference between a salad fork and a fish one, Kitty Worthington is eager to return home... -
![Espresso and Evil by Agatha Frost]()
Espresso and Evil by Agatha Frost
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe 6th book in the BESTSELLING Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery series!When a coffee shop opens in the village, Julia is surprised when her customers flock to the new business, leaving her café almost empty... -
![A Doggone Waterfront Shame by Rimmy London]()
A Doggone Waterfront Shame by Rimmy London
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA new life. A clumsy stray. But when Megan decided to open a shop on the boardwalk of Seacrest... she never planned on murder.Start yourself off with USA Today bestselling author Rimmy London's all-new series. Tour the rugged northwest Pacific coastline from the very beginning, when Megan meets a gangly stray Great Dane, Fred... -
![Annabelle Archer's Holiday Collection by Laura Durham]()
Annabelle Archer's Holiday Collection by Laura Durham
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings'Tis the season for mistletoe and matrimony--with a touch of murder.3 books. 450+ pages of holiday cozy mysteries that are both merry and madcap.The holidays are not so holly and jolly for DC's premier wedding planner... -
![Ice Cream and Incidents by Agatha Frost]()
Ice Cream and Incidents by Agatha Frost
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJulia and her family head to the seaside town of Blackpool for a long weekend under the sun, but the trip is quickly disrupted when the B&B owner's son is found murdered! Can be read as a standalone but will be enjoyed more as part of the series. A light, cozy mystery read with a cat loving and cafe-owning amateur female sleuth, in a small village setting with quirky characters... -
![Absence of Mallets by Kate Carlisle]()
Absence of Mallets by Kate Carlisle
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsContractor Shannon Hammer steels her nerve to pin down a killer in the latest Fixer-Upper Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Premeditated Mortar…Shannon could not be happier that her hunky thriller-writing boyfriend, Mac, has moved in, and it is a good thing they are living together because they are both busier than ever... -
![Too Many Crooks Spoil the Plot by Sarah Osborne]()
Too Many Crooks Spoil the Plot by Sarah Osborne
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPediatrician Mabel Aphrodite Brown adores kids. So when a childhood friend asks Ditie to babysit her kids for a few days, she jumps at the chance. She never imagined she’d be solving a murder too . . . Despite growing up together, Ditie hasn’t seen Ellie Winston in two years, and she didn’t even know Ellie was living in Atlanta... -
![Deadly Memories by Lily Harper Hart]()
Deadly Memories by Lily Harper Hart
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrady Hardy is a happy man. He’s living with the woman of his dreams and his family is settled … for a change. Sophie Lane never envisioned the life she’s living, but she wouldn’t trade it for anything. Still, she wants more – including marriage. She just doesn’t know how to broach the subject with Grady... -
![Under the Gun by Nancy Naigle, Kelsey Browning]()
Under the Gun by Nancy Naigle, Kelsey Browning
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Hollywood A-listers swarm Bartell County for a celebrity funeral, Miss Lillian takes in a temporary houseguest. After all, Abby Ruth is away and her room is sitting empty. She’ll never be the wiser. But after the charming visitor leaves, Abby Ruth’s adored arsenal has also vamoosed. Lil, Maggie, and Sera are in one hot mess trying to find the guns before Abby Ruth gets back... -
![Turkey Truffle Murder by Wendy Meadows]()
Turkey Truffle Murder by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMaple Hill Cozy Mysteries can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read. Nikki is looking forward to Thanksgiving with her son Seth, but she is in for a shock when he brings home his new girlfriend. His much older girlfriend, Jackie... -
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![Chocolate Covered Death by Gemma Halliday]()
Chocolate Covered Death by Gemma Halliday
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom #1 Amazon, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes deliciously deadly decadence in wine country... In order to boost her struggling family winery's reputation, Emmy Oak throws a Wine and Chocolate party for the Sonoma Valley elite--featuring her delicious drinks alongside her friend Leah's decadently chocolaty desserts... -
![Against The Spread by Mara Jacobs]()
Against The Spread by Mara Jacobs
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMy name is Anna Dawson, and I'm back.Unfortunately, so is JoJo.When the loan shark enforcer who beat me up years ago is found murdered, I'm thinking it's my lucky day. Until I'm questioned as a possible suspect. I have an alibi, but not one I can divulge. Helping college basketball star Raymond Joseph shave points is not exactly something I want to share with the cops... -
![Mostaccioli Murder by Nicolette Pierce]()
Mostaccioli Murder by Nicolette Pierce
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMurder with a side of mostaccioli.Jade returns home to Chicago after being wrongfully fired from her dream job. When she had left a decade ago, she had made two promises to herself. One, never ever work for the family restaurant again. And, two, never ever see Kade, her cheating ex-boyfriend, again.Unfortunately, when the restaurant delivery driver is found murdered, Jade assumes his position...Categorized as:
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![Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle]()
Premeditated Mortar by Kate Carlisle
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsContractor Shannon Hammer gets tangled up in murder at a spooky old asylum in the latest Fixer-Upper Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Kate Carlisle. . . .Shannon Hammer is about to embark on one of the biggest projects of her career... -
![Mocha and Murder by Tonya Kappes]()
Mocha and Murder by Tonya Kappes
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWelcome to the Bean Hive Coffeehouse where the coffee is as hot as the gossip!“Fabulous fun and fantastic fried food! Kappes nails small town mystery with another must-read hit... -
![A's in the Hole by Wendy Meadows]()
A's in the Hole by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChocolate Cozy Mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read.In the small town of Chester Falls, things have gotten a little too quiet around there, lately.Except for everyone’s favorite radio show, Chester Radio TODAY!, hosted by the abrupt and decadent Lilac Charleston... -
![Sugar and Price by Wendy Meadows]()
Sugar and Price by Wendy Meadows
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsChocolate Cozy Mystery series can be read in one to two hours. It is perfect for those moments when you are waiting at an appointment or want to enjoy a quick read... -
![A Haunting Dream by Joyce Lavene, Jim Lavene]()
A Haunting Dream by Joyce Lavene, Jim Lavene
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe mayor of Duck, North Carolina, Dae O'Donnell, is a woman with a gift for finding lost things. Sometimes it leads her to lost keys or earrings--and sometimes it leads her to murder... When her boyfriend Kevin's ex-fiancee Ann arrives in Duck looking for a second chance, Dae suddenly finds herself facing certain heartache... -
![Brew or Die: A Java Jive Mystery by Caroline Fardig]()
Brew or Die: A Java Jive Mystery by Caroline Fardig
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNashville’s perkiest private eye—coffeehouse manager Juliet Langley—goes undercover in the party-planning industry to solve a suspicious death in this thrilling cozy mystery from USA Today bestselling author Caroline Fardig. Inspired by her past sleuthing successes, Juliet Langley has officially joined the ranks of Nashville’s licensed private investigators... -
![Deal Gone Dead by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson]()
Deal Gone Dead by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet Lily Sprayberry.Selling homes is her career.Solving crimes, her calling.There's money buried somewhere on Myrtle Redbecker's property, and people are dying to find it.Literally... -
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![Banana Chiffon and Bad Deeds by London Lovett]()
Banana Chiffon and Bad Deeds by London Lovett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMeet London's newest amateur sleuth, Scottie Ramone, in Banana Chiffon and Bad Deeds—A prequel novella to the Scottie Ramone Cozy Mystery series.A missing grandmother, a murdered neighbor and a crush from the past are just a few of the surprises waiting for Scottie in the heart of the Rocky Mountains... -
![Mug Shot: A Java Jive Mystery by Caroline Fardig]()
Mug Shot: A Java Jive Mystery by Caroline Fardig
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFull of humor and suspense, the bestselling Java Jive series heats up as the irrepressible heroine of Death Before Decaf faces off against Nashville’s upper crust to solve a shocking murder. Former musician Juliet Langley has barely had a day off since taking over management of the coffeehouse owned by her best friend, Pete Bennett... -
![Flip-Flops and Murder by H.Y. Hanna]()
Flip-Flops and Murder by H.Y. Hanna
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWelcome to the deadliest beach resort in Florida - in USA Today bestselling author H.Y. Hanna's new cozy mystery series!English girl Ellie is a 'fish-out-of-water' when she arrives in sunny Florida for a vacation with her aunt at a beach resort. But she's barely dipped her toe in the ocean before she stumbles on a sinister murder... -
![A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon]()
A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCat Latimer and her writer’s retreat group go on a hiking trip—but a murderer has been lurking off the beaten path . . . Cat’s sweetheart, Seth, is going all out on an outing into the local mountains—for the benefit of the writing group Cat’s hosting at her Colorado B&B. But when they try to identify some plant and animal life, they find death instead... -
![Demise in Denim by Duffy Brown]()
Demise in Denim by Duffy Brown
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s springtime in Savannah, Georgia, in the newest Consignment Shop Mystery from the national bestselling author of Pearls and Poison . The azaleas and magnolias are in bloom—and Walker Boone is on the run. . .When Reagan Summerside turned the first floor of her old Victorian home into a consignment shop, she never imagined she’d be harboring a fugitive in her attic... -
![Killer Words by V.M. Burns]()
Killer Words by V.M. Burns
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the seventh Mystery Bookshop novel from Agatha Award-finalist V.M. Burns, bookstore owner, mystery writer, and amateur sleuth Samantha Washington and her Nana Jo confront their own relationship with law enforcement when a local cop who’s unjustly persecuted their family is accused of killing a person in his custody. -
![Heads Will Cinnamon Roll by London Lovett]()
Heads Will Cinnamon Roll by London Lovett
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFor amateur sleuth Scottie Ramone, the only thing better than a hot, fresh cinnamon roll is an intriguing new mystery to solve!Scottie recently made some life-changing decisions. (One might even call them rash.) She’s turned her whole world upside down and desperately wants to set it upright... -
![Cream Caramel and Murder by K.E. O'Connor]()
Cream Caramel and Murder by K.E. O'Connor
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSweet treats, revenge, and murder. ‘I truly loved the characters in this book, they were so vivid and fun!’ Amazon review. Holly Holmes loves her new job working in the kitchen at Audley Castle, home to the eccentric and wealthy Audley family... -
![The Key to Murder by Jen Pitts]()
The Key to Murder by Jen Pitts
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSamantha thought following a mysterious diary around the French Quarter of New Orleans would be a harmless way to learn about her new hometown until it became about murder. Discover the places and people that make New Orleans unique through the eyes of newcomer, Samantha Richardson, in the first book in the French Quarter Mystery Series, The Key to Murder... -
![Yews with Caution by Kate Collins]()
Yews with Caution by Kate Collins
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFlower shop owner Abby Knight is out to help a friend in need but soon finds herself in the weeds... The Spring of Abby's Discontent It's April in New Chapel, and Abby and her husband, Marco, are off to buy shrubs for their new house. But the owner of the local landscaping company is nowhere to be found... -
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![The Stone House Secret by Debra Burroughs]()
The Stone House Secret by Debra Burroughs
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPraise for The Lake House Secret . . . "It was hard to put down, wanted to keep reading til I finished the book." ~ Sheri Henderson "A great book filled with super characters, good story line, plenty of twists, turns, and surprises." ~ Dexter Don "A great treat! Debra gets you on the first page and keeps you till the last... -
![Shadow's Lady by Barbara Cool Lee]()
Shadow's Lady by Barbara Cool Lee
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWinner of the Romance Writers of America’s Golden Heart® Award for Romantic Suspense. Lori York is running away from a modern-day arranged marriage her parents believe will protect her from the world’s judgment and pity. Her great-aunt, Zelda Potter, finagles her a job as caretaker of the isolated island lighthouse at Pajaro Bay... -
![The Sweet Smell of Murder by Cindy Bell]()
The Sweet Smell of Murder by Cindy Bell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlly Sweet is happy to be returning for a short break to the small town where she grew up. She is planning on using the time off to get over her messy divorce and she is looking forward to spending time with her much-loved grandmother and relaxing making chocolates and anything chocolaty.But then… the delivery driver for her grandmother’s chocolate shop is found murdered... -
![Affairs of Steak by Julie Hyzy]()
Affairs of Steak by Julie Hyzy
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhite House chef Olivia Paras and her arch nemesis, White House Sensitivity Director Peter Everett Sargeant, must work together to solve the double murder of one of the First Lady's assistants and the Chief of Staff-before they become the next victims of a merciless assassin with a secret agenda... -
![The Diva Digs Up the Dirt by Krista Davis]()
The Diva Digs Up the Dirt by Krista Davis
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTrouble in spades... Determined not to be a garden-variety diva, Sophie Winston's neighbor, Natasha, cultivates a plan to shine on television--using Sophie's backyard. As the cast and crew of the makeover show "Tear It Up With Troy" bulldoze through her backyard--and vacation--Sophie retreats to her perennial boyfriend Wolf's to replace a dead rose bush... -
![When the Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day]()
When the Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDespite the bitter winter in South Lick, Indiana, business is still hot at Robbie Jordan’s restaurant. But when another murder rattles the small town, can Robbie defrost the motives of a cold-blooded killer? Before she started hosting dinners for Indiana University’s Sociology Department at Pans ‘N Pancakes, Robbie never imagined scholarly meetings could be so hostile... -
![Hospitality and Homicide by Lynn Cahoon]()
Hospitality and Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA visit to the serene coastal town of South Cove, California, could make anybody feel refreshed and inspired. But as Jill Gardner—owner of Coffee, Books, and More—discovers, some folks won’t live to tell about it . . .Mystery author Nathan Pike checked into South Cove Bed & Breakfast to compose a compelling novel, not commit murder... -
![The Diva Cooks up a Storm by Krista Davis]()
The Diva Cooks up a Storm by Krista Davis
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Domestic Diva investigates a secret dinner club that leaves some guests six feet under the table in this New York Times bestselling mystery series. Sophie Winston can whip up an elaborate event in her sleep, but she rarely gets to enjoy the pampered guest treatment. Luckily, her best friend just looped her into the latest culinary a pop-up gourmet dinner party... -
![The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis]()
The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe New York Times bestselling author of The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss serves up a new mystery steeped in murder... When The Parlour opens up in town, domestic diva Sophie Winston finally has a place to satisfy her cravings for all things tea and crumpet related... -
![Killer Cruise by A.R. Winters]()
Killer Cruise by A.R. Winters
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAll Adrienne wanted was a fun new job on a cruise ship—instead, she’s dealt three big surprises.Surprise number one, wonderful: Her best friend Samantha has joined the cruise!Surprise number two, also quite good: the First Officer is rather handsome.Surprise number three, definitely not good: Samantha is suspected of murdering a VIP cruise passenger... -
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![Dial P For Poison by Zara Keane]()
Dial P For Poison by Zara Keane
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratings“My career in the San Francisco PD ended the day I arrested my husband.” Maggie Doyle gives her cheating ex and crumbling career in the San Francisco PD the proverbial middle finger, and moves to the Wild West…of Ireland. Lured by her aunt’s promise of a restful Irish vacation, Maggie agrees to help out at the Movie Theater Café in exchange for bed and board... -
![The Honeymoon Cottage by Barbara Cool Lee]()
The Honeymoon Cottage by Barbara Cool Lee
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsLooking for a light and breezy, feel-good beach read? You've found it in Pajaro Bay. Camilla Stewart desperately needs to make a fresh start: her despicable ex-fiancé stole her life savings, embezzled from her job, and then disappeared without a trace—leaving behind nothing but his eight-year-old son, Oliver... -
![Flour in the Attic (A Bread Shop Mystery (4)) by Winnie Archer]()
Flour in the Attic (A Bread Shop Mystery (4)) by Winnie Archer
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIvy Culpepper keeps the ovens hot at Yeast of Eden, a Northern California bakery that specializes in traditional breads. But now she has to deal with a stone-cold killer . . .Just as Ivy's brother Billy is about to get engaged to his beloved, a tragedy interrupts the happy moment... -
![Frosted with Revenge by Catherine Bruns]()
Frosted with Revenge by Catherine Bruns
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSally Muccio’s walk down the aisle might be her last. The some-time amateur sleuth and full-time bakery owner is finally marrying the man of her dreams. But during a last minute taste testing of their wedding cake, Sally and her fiancé are witnesses—and almost victims!—of a random shooting. At least they think it’s random, until an original fortune cookie message proves otherwise... -
![Victim in the Vineyard by Gemma Halliday]()
Victim in the Vineyard by Gemma Halliday
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom #1 Amazon & New York Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday comes the next mouthwatering mystery in wine country in the USA Today bestselling Wine & Dine mysteries!It's a dream come true for Emmy Oak to be hosting the Sonoma Fall Food & Wine Festival at her family-run Oak Valley Vineyards.. -
![Romance is Murder by Teri Barnett]()
Romance is Murder by Teri Barnett
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThere are two things Morgan Hart loves-her vintage motorcycle and anything with buttercream icing. What Morgan doesn't love is murder. The thirty-six-year-old former Detroit detective has just moved back to Bijoux, Michigan, the lakeside town where she grew up...
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