British Cozy

A mysterious locket with a note leads Miss Sarah Weston to London to discover her true identity and the love of a lifetime! Miss Sarah Weston has never known her real family. At the tender age of four years, she was placed in a home with Mr. and Mrs. Stanton. Although the childless couple treated her well, Sarah never felt like she truly belonged. One night, Sarah finds a mysterious locket and note in her bedroom. The note urges Sarah to go to London to discover her family secrets. Upon arriving in London, Sarah learns that she is the recipient of a great fortune. She also discovers that ...

Jaimie can’t breathe. Jaimie can’t speak. Other patients are sick. Other patients can’t help him. On his chest struts a raven who says ‘the devil is coming’. Doctors say he is delusional after weeks spent lying in the Intensive Care Unit of his local hospital, having survived Covid-19. Next night he sees the bird’s prophecy come true: someone dressed in full PPE and crow-mask attacks a young woman called Ivona in the bed opposite… When Detective Sergeant Alison Ellis arrives to search the wards, she finds no violent intruder. Surely Jaimie’s superstitious talk of crime and ...

"An action-packed start to a new series. Signs of Life is the best I've read in ages. Dynamic, suspenseful, funny. The story is full of twists and turns and finds you scrambling to catch up with Bentley." ---------------------------- Elliott Bentley is facing adversaries twice his size, doubly lethal, and half his age. With one already responsible for the death of a friend, they will surely kill him too. The only thing stronger than Bentley's opponents is his will to live. After all, he's the only thing standing between a young woman and her vicious ex. He also needs to avert gang warfare ...

Miss Ophelia Grey Must Fake a Courtship to Save a Man She Has Never Met! Miss Ophelia Grey is thoroughly relieved when Lord Marchmont decides their courtship should come to an end. However, she is utterly astonished when, within a few days, he is back at her side and begging for a second chance. Lord Peter Marchmont does not think that Miss Grey is the right match for him. Waking up to discover a note stating he must court Miss Grey otherwise his brother Edward will be ruined, Peter realizes he has no choice. Struggling to find answers, Peter eventually tells Miss Grey the truth and ...

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 ...

In the idyllic lakeside town of Tumblebrook, stories are currency—and silence is power. When beloved librarian Eleanor Perkins dies under suspicious circumstances, innkeeper Amelia Farnsworth discovers that her quaint community is built on more than cobblestones and cordial smiles. What was once a postcard-perfect community on Minnesota’s North Shore soon reveals a hidden past—one written in coded journals, forged documents, and whispered betrayals. With the help of her sharp-eyed friend Clara Henderson and the inn’s feline guardian, Lady Grey, Amelia begins to piece together ...

Suicide in Suffolk is a gripping debut novel that delves into the depths of mystery and suspense. Set against the backdrop of the idyllic town of Lowestoft, Suffolk, this cozy mystery follows Cecil Whitford, a compassionate funeral director who becomes embroiled in a dark and twisted tale of intrigue. When Cecil stumbles upon a death that is initially deemed a suicide, he can't shake the nagging feeling that there is more to the story. Driven by a relentless pursuit of truth and justice, he becomes convinced that the tragedy may, in fact, be a carefully disguised murder. Despite facing ...

Amber’s back in another humorous romantic mystery. This time it’s a case of music, mayhem and murder! The Rosemont Music Festival is packed with thousands of partying people, all of whom could be in danger if Amber doesn’t find who has it in for one of the festival’s top acts – the pop star Prima Donna. Kidnappings, murder attempts, death threats, theft and arson – they’re all in a day’s work for Amber when she’s working on a case. Unfortunately, in this instance, Prima Donna has been such a bad girl that there’s a pretty hefty list of people who might be tempted to stop...

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 ...

The last thing DS Stephanie Johnson and DS Andy Carter expected during their much-needed canal holiday was a murder. When retired folk musician Annie Shipton is found stabbed through the neck at the helm of her barge, the couple can’t help investigating the seemingly impossible crime. Nobody else boarded Annie’s boat—so how was she killed from behind?

An internet troll. A Rugby Club. A murder. When a Devon Rugby Club is hit by a string of vicious internet troll messages, they call upon Private Investigators Angus Darrow and Charlotte Lockwood to find out who's behind them. The stakes are high, with the club's reputation on the line and accusations of match-fixing looming. As Angus and Charlotte delve deeper into their investigation, they discover that there's more at play than just nasty messages. The situation takes a deadly turn when a member of the rugby club is found murdered, and the detectives realize that they're dealing with ...

Susanna is keeping a secret. Can she risk telling the truth? Benedict, the Earl of Knightsbridge is something of a recluse. His mother is insistent that he find a wife, but marriage is the last thing on his mind. Threatening notes arrive at his home every few days, which is why he continues to avoid society. However, when his mother insists that they throw a house party to find him a bride, Benedict has no other choice but to do so. He soon discovers that all is not as terrible as he feared, especially when he finds himself quite taken with one particular young lady. Miss Susanna Millerton ...

Summer 1911. A scorching heatwave engulfs the quiet town of Littleton Cotterell and brings about an unusually early harvest. The villagers are thrilled, but events quickly turn sour when one of them turns up dead in an apple orchard, stabbed through the heart. Amateur sleuth Lady Hardcastle and her trusty lady’s maid, Flo, suddenly have a juicy case on their hands. Might the mysterious stranger they recently met in the village be to blame?

In the glittering heart of Vancouver, inside a lavish hotel, the quest for eternal youth takes a sinister turn. For four individuals, the looming dread of aging becomes an obsession, fueling their desperation for Jeanine Bouchard's revolutionary skin cream – a miraculous concoction promising not only to reverse the ravages of time but to heal any wound. But how far would one go for a second chance at youth? As rivalries intensify, the line between ambition and madness blurs, turning desire into a deadly game. With a stellar ensemble of characters and a twist you won't see coming, this ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A POISONED SCONE: When a customer drops dead in the cafe during the lunch rush Olive is horrified. What's worse, the cause of death was one of her delicious scones. Now solving the case has become personal; not only does Olive want to solve the murder in order to explain the mystery she also needs to clear her name. A COSY COMMUNITY: Despite protesting her innocence, only her two best friends, Millie and Blythe, and the ...

A Thrilling Murder Mystery Novel set in the quaint town of Chesterwood, England during the sweltering summer of the 1930s. When Vienna Ludwell invites her friends to her family's grand home for the annual lawn tennis tournament, the stage is set for an unforgettable week. But beneath the veneer of camaraderie and competition, dark secrets and hidden tensions simmer. As the heatwave intensifies, so do the personal dynamics among the guests, culminating in the shocking murder of the beautiful and enigmatic Stella Palfreeman. Dr. Kendrick, a man of hidden depths and a sharp intellect, finds ...

Madison may be the best Admiral Cutter has but what are the limits of trust?Madison finds out when Cutter is arrested for treason! Now she must fight for the more than the man’s good name, she must save his life. Or, does she? Buy Your Copy Today!

Gemma loves the quiet life of her bookshop, the Bookworm—a haven for book lovers in a quaint town in the heart of Derbyshire. But everything changes when Gemma discovers the body of local author Dominic Westley during the shop’s latest book signing event. When the police rule the death as an accidental overdose, Dominic’s estranged widow points the finger at one of his past lovers. Gemma and her trusty assistant, Mavis, won’t rest until they uncover the truth. Was it an accidental overdose or something more sinister?

Three dark and daunting mysteries for Police Constable Elizabeth West to solve. Can she do it when she is lumbered with a plodding police investigation. 1: On the floor of an old Mansion there is the body of a young girl killed by a poisoned dart. 2: In a village in the mountains a teacher dies from eating poisonous mushrooms. 3: In an old mill town a young man, with connections to China Town, is found dead in his flat! 'Great mysteries.' 'Go Elizabeth West.'

Abi attends a murder mystery play and dinner at a local hotel with friends and family but the evening soon takes on a real sinister turn when one of the actors is found sprawled on the floor backstage. With a blizzard raging outside, it could take a while for the emergency services to battle through the weather to reach the hotel, so Abi dives into investigating what happened, why and who caused things to take such a deadly turn. As the snow falls and the story unfolds, Abi is soon unravelling a true mystery. With a bunch of convincing actors to question, will she be able to decipher who is...