Cat Cozy

The Pinewood Hollow Pie-Eating Contest was supposed to be a fun, delicious day for all—until a contestant collapses mid-bite. What first seems like an accident turns into a puzzling murder mystery, and Violet “Vi” Dumont can’t resist digging into the clues. With her trusty (and mischievous) cat Muffin by her side, Vi soon uncovers a secret recipe for disaster. Can she solve the case before the culprit serves up another deadly dish? Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, Pies, Lies, and Kitty Eyes is a charming tale of small-town secrets, amateur sleuthing, and one clever kitty you ...

In the quaint town of Mystic Mountain, Amelia Frost's life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits the Mystic Mountain Inn from a grandmother she never knew. Alongside Charlotte, her ghostly feline companion, Amelia uncovers a world where the veil between the living and the dead is thin, and magic brews in the air. Thrust into her new role as a medium and innkeeper, she navigates the complexities of her newfound abilities and the town's supernatural residents. But when a prominent local art patron dies under mysterious circumstances at the Mystic Mountain Art Museum, Amelia finds herself...

Cath Greenstone, her cousin, Bea, and her hippie aunt, Astrid, live in Wonder Falls, a small town near the mystical Niagara Falls. They run the Brew-Ha-Ha café, and naturally, they're witches hiding in plain sight along with their three magical cats, Treacle, Peanut Butter, and Marshmallow. When Brew-Ha-Ha's baker is burnt to a crisp, along with their beloved café, Aunt Astrid lets out a big family secret: A powerful spell book, a Greenstone heirloom from the Salem days, has been stolen from its secret hiding spot in the café.

Welcome to the enchanting coastal town of Morro Bay in California, where the gentle breeze whispers through the palm trees and the grating sounds of sea lions and seagulls create a symphony of nature. Meet Donner, the brave German Shepherd, and his clever feline companion, Festus, as they unite to safeguard their beloved community. With Acting Chief Wilson by their side and a network of animal allies, Donner and Festus embark on a thrilling mission to ensure Morro Bay remains safe. However, as a mysterious newcomer raises suspicions and tensions escalate, Coroner Mark finds himself on high ...

After her Christmas cookie disaster, Ma Tutt needs a break! Why not relax on a Hawaiian cruise? Added fun: a baking competition hosted by celebrity chefs. Fame and fortune await the winner, but contestants are dropping like flies. Luckily, Ma’s mysterious tabby Mack can help solve the mystery. Or is he to blame? Will Dolly Tutt’s special spices work their magic or lead to calamity? Find out in Mack the Magical Cat Mystery Book 4, a stand-alone cozy.

Thrift shop til someone drops... A mysterious mansion, an island lost in the fog… And a wedding filled with recycled decor. Jessica Braun is leaving her thrift store in her teen neighbor’s care and heading to Lake Superior for the weekend. Even a trip down memory lane with her ex-husband can’t ruin this Fourth of July. Until tragedy strikes the happy couple, and the bridge is closed—trapping Jess and the other guests on the island with a murderer. How will Jess work through the clues, and her past, before the coming storm?

When Pegasus Quincy, sheriff’s deputy, steps into the leaky rowboat to investigate a murder at a mysterious artists’ colony, her troubles have just begun. A new detective blames Peg when she gets snake bit. A friend gets caught in a drug raid and asks Peg’s assistance. Her new roomie monopolizes the kitchen, until Peg’s coonhound Reckless eats too many French macarons. And then there is the cat lady who accuses Peg of stealing a valuable painting. Surely Peg wouldn’t do that, would she? Join Pegasus Quincy as she delves into the nefarious underworld of art auctions, mid-century ...

We all have our dreams, right? What will we compromise to get there? Lizelle set her goals high. She always did. She wanted to win big in the upper tiers of dressage horse shows. Her parents thought this as folly, but her supportive boyfriend, Paul, did not. She was so close, yet never quite got the scores she needed. Her dream re-ignites the day she works with an Olympic gold medalist. There was a snag, though. Being accused of a high-profile murder dampened everything. Plus, she's offered a path to riches paved with ill-gotten goods. Which direction would she choose? Read this exciting ...

Join Sam and Magda Barnes on their latest adventure! While helping their friends Merle and Branston plan a new feature for their dude ranch, they are visited by the spirit of a young woman. Never ones to let things be, they rally their psychic friends for a séance to try and determine who she is and why she’s so sad. Meanwhile, Magda’s intuitive Birman cat, Crystal, begins to act strangely … well, not so strange for this cat! What clues will Crystal provide this time! A must-read about chocolates, a psychic cat, séances, a ghost town … and murder!

Hannah Sparrow leaves her corporate job in the Midwest to pursue the quiet life of a small Alabama town. There, she becomes fast friends with her neighbors, Earl and Lisa, who introduce her to life in the Land of Dixie. The three volunteer at the archeological remains of LaGrange Military Academy, formerly known as the West Point of the South. Hannah’s invited to view the school’s archives, where she stumbles upon a century-old cadet journal detailing conflict and intrigue at the academy. When the journal ends with the disappearance of the cadet and a mysterious riddle, Hannah and her ...

A sleuth who sees spirits, a chef who reads tea leaves, and a cat who knows all the games. Murder doesn’t have a ghost of a chance. For Staley Stoneybrook, life has been turned upside down. As the beneficiary of her long lost uncle’s will, she finds herself the owner of the historic Paradise Bay Station & Inn. But in a strange twist, the beautiful oceanfront property will only be hers when she posts a profit at the end of a year—something she’s determined to do. But as she’s about to make her first report to her uncle’s lawyer, he’s killed in front of his office. It’s only ...

IN A CHARMING TOWN WHERE SECRETS LURK BEHIND EVERY CURTAIN, A MURDER ROCKS THE STAGE. In the quaint town of Arbordale, Isla Reed is more than the owner of the historic local theater and its mischievous resident cat—she's a beacon of enthusiasm and, unfortunately, a magnet for mayhem. When tragedy strikes with the murder of a star actress in her theater's dressing room, Isla’s best friend is quickly spotlighted as the lead suspect. Refusing to let the tunnel-visioned detective set the stage for her friend’s downfall, Isla decides it's time to step into the detective’s shoes herself. ...

A mysterious woman abandons the recently deceased Harold Goldfinch’s cat Nugget on the shelter’s doorstep. The sullen cat insists the police have got it all wrong—Harold didn’t die naturally. He was murdered. As Ellie and Evie look into Harold’s death, they come to realize that while suspects are plentiful, the clues are few and hidden well. Someone doesn’t want them to uncover the killer’s identity and will stop at nothing to keep Harold’s secrets from being brought to the surface.

Aunt Emily is a famous mystery writer living in the Massachusetts town of New Fairfax. Alyssa is her niece, who has lived with her aunt since her parents were killed in an airplane accident when she was in her teens. Alyssa is a reporter for a local newspaper. Deadly Encounters contains their first three mystery cases. In The Golf Club Murders, those planning to develop a local golf course for residential housing are being murdered with golf clubs. Since this property might be a native American burial site, the question arises whether this Is a protest by enraged golfers or a native ...

Cassie and Elvis have Magnolia Bay's boardwalk purring like a kitten with fresh cream. With her bookstore thriving and friends by her side, Cassie's newest pride and joy are a pair of fall boots that don't just make folks green with envy—they're brimming with a magic only she knows about. Will they be enough to help her solve the latest murder in Magnolia Bay? The holiday weekend takes a dark turn when a local mom is found murdered. With secrets buried deeper than treasure and an investigation ally spilling them recklessly, danger's now tailing Cassie and her crew like a shadow on a hot ...

Popular radio humorist Tom Bodett once again journeys to the End of the Road and introduces listeners to some of the colorful inhabitants of the remote Alaskan town.

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. The celebrations for The National Day of Spain are the biggest event in the calendar for the Club Britannia complex on Spain’s Costa del Sol. As part of the organising committee, Karen McLaren has been overseeing the evening’s food, drink, music, and dancing. She has big plans… …finding herself making inquiries about a murdered partygoer isn’t one of them. Neither Karen nor the local police can understand how the death has happened. Though everything they see suggests it’s ...

When cupcake baker Lauren Crenshaw wins a romantic weekend at a bed and breakfast, she invites her sweetheart, Detective Mitch Denman. Their dreamy getaway is looking promising, until the nosy owner, Edna Lofty, is murdered! Not only that, but Lauren and Mitch are considered suspects!

Newbie witch Rory Wiltz was having a nice day until she got a letter from the Witches' Council telling her that her services were needed at a local inn that had a not-so-secret reputation for being haunted. Apparently, recent disappearances at the inn and word of Rory's reputation for solving supernatural mysteries made her the council's number one choice. Rory has had her fill of ghosts and is not happy at all, but Hunter, a fellow witch and maybe her boyfriend if things go right, informs her that no one refuses the council without heavy consequences. Rory decides to check it out and takes...

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 ...