Cozy Funny

There’s never a dull day in Windy Ridge. When I’m not trying to play mama to a restless and spirited teenager, I’m out in the woods trying to round up monsters. And let’s not even bring up my love life—something that’s been nonexistent for years. That is until an old flame from high school decides to step back into my life. And my heart. The only thing is… Sheriff Dean Hawke (the above-mentioned old flame) seems to be hiding his own secrets. Whenever I try to bring up his past, he deflects or ignores the subject altogether. And that’s definitely one of those things that ...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper Cupcake-loving croupier Tiffany Black is taken by surprise when a woman from Ryan’s past contacts her—and claims to be his ex-fiancée. Before Tiffany can recover from that bombshell, the woman, Constance, drops another one: she’s been accused of murdering her new sweetheart’s mother, and she wants Tiffany to clear her name. As Tiffany explores the depths of a murder conspiracy, and her own feelings for Ryan and Stone, she receives bad news about Ryan’s mission. Meanwhile, Nanna decides to make Bridget her doggie assistant, and Ian tries to improve his ...

When The People From Earth offer Ian and Tiffany free cookies, the duo don't expect to get involved in investigating a cult leader’s death. But that’s exactly what happens – and Tiffany and Ian find themselves going undercover as believers in strange meditations and “earth re-tunings”. The People From Earth seem quite harmless, but are the investigators putting themselves in danger by pretending to believe in their “earth re-tuning” nonsense? Meanwhile, Tiffany’s secret admirer might not be what she’d initially expected… Praise for A.R. Winters: "Fans of Stephanie Plum, ...

Cold Blood is narrated by Astrid! Cold Blood: As a vampire, the last place I want to go is a town full of witches. But here I am, in the old west-themed town of Jinx Junction. Good thing I’ve got Lorcan along for the ride. So why do we find ourselves in this particular level of hell? Because my uncle, Fox Aspen, gave me explicit instructions to meet him here. Why? I have no clue. As to Jinx Junction? This town sucks the big one (and not in a cool, vampy sort of way), more like an unfriendly, witchy sort of way. Not only are the inhabitants aching to hex me but there isn’t a whole lot to...

A Tiffany Black Travel CaperA small town where secrets abound… Tiffany, Rosie and Stone travel to the small New England town of Mapleview, to enjoy long, lazy walks, decadent breakfasts and gorgeous scenery. Unfortunately, they’re also met with trickery, murder and mayhem. When a guest’s expensive jewelry goes missing and she’s found dead a few hours later, the trio must work quickly to try to uncover the killer among them. In the process, they uncover local corruption and some unexpected secrets. Meanwhile, a chance encounter finds the trio investigating a local resident, who’s ...

Welcome to the Breezy Spoon Diner, where murderous matrimony is on the menu! Dani O'Shea is used to serving up great food, great conversation and down-home hospitality at the Breezy Spoon Diner to the hungry townsfolk in the quirky little town of East Spoon Creek City, so catering a wedding reception for a friend is easy as pie, right? It is until an uninvited guest crashes the party and gets murdered! When a wealthy avocado magnate drinks poison at the wedding reception after making a shocking speech about changing his will, Dani must sort out which one of his shady relatives was willing ...

A cop, a pig, & a sorcerer know all that glitters is gold. A sorcerer’s hidden stash of gold… A pot-bellied pig and a Jersey cow with a nose for trouble… A no holds barred treasure hunt… A retired RCMP Sergeant and her partner, a drug sniffing German shepherd afraid of crowds, determined to preserve law and order on an island where no one takes any guff including the blind old lady who just got flashed and the young mother bothered by a ghost in the attic. That one choice, made by a pot-bellied pig in the heat of the day, the decision to choose Milk Bones over beer, triggered a ...

Being possessed is no walk in the park. Especially when the roommate in your head happens to be a witch that a lot of people want dead—as in the ‘doornail’ sort of dead. Indigo Hallewell, the witch within me, is the exact reason I very nearly met my fate once already. I was able to narrowly escape that debacle owing to my very sexy guardian, Angelo, who also happens to be an incubus. And in case you aren’t sure what an incubus is—it’s a sex demon. Right. I’m literally shacked up with a sex demon. Only this one seems to have a conscience—maybe that’s the reason he hasn’t ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime CaperWhen Tiffany and Rosie are asked to investigate the death of a performance artist, they’re not quite sure what to expect. Angry artists, a familiar loan shark, and uncooperative security guards all seem out to thwart their investigation. Will Tiffany and Rosie find the killer before they strike again? Meanwhile, Tiffany’s boyfriend Stone is dealing with his own unsolvable case, that of a missing armored van – can Tiffany help him uncover enough clues to reveal the van and the people who stole it? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper Rosie has decided to take up magic as (yet another) hobby. Unfortunately, this hobby leads to Tiffany and her stumbling upon the murder of a popular street magician - a murder which the duo find themselves investigating. Who would've wanted the popular magician dead? Tiffany and Rosie unveil a complex web of unhappy pasts and current grudges. But will they uncover the truth before it's too late? Meanwhile, Tiffany's former assistant, Ian, says he'll be back in Vegas soon to plan his wedding - a plan that doesn't make Rosie happy at all. Praise for A.R. Winters: "...

Victoria Cross moved to Spirits Cove to take over her grandfather’s antique bookshop, much to her mother’s displeasure. The mystery-loving Vicky quickly sees herself involved in solving the murders of farmers she barely knows. Those deaths seem accidental or related to rabies-infected wolf attacks at first, but that is not the case. In the midst of this, she quickly becomes friends with the town’s police chief, her grandfather’s best friend, triggering gossip. Vicky is unaware of her heritage and her relevance to that town. She has no idea of either that town’s history or of its ...

“Ridge is fantastic. Elli did it again!!! I totally love this series and the story of Arianna and Ridge is a fav. I love the instalove that they find and that they both recognized it and sought to stay together. Amazing story!!!!" -ARC review Welcome to Fox Valley, New Hampshire, where jaded nature photographers and hunky backcountry survivalists are a match made in the mountains. Ridge I go where the wilderness takes me. I’ve spent so long teaching people how to survive, I might have forgotten how to really live. Until Arianna blows in on the winds of a late season storm. Her ...

An esoteric medieval manuscript, a possible treasure trove, a secretive Armenian monk, a ring of Islamist terrorists, an enigmatic but beautiful tour guide, an elderly Armenian matron who wishes the death of her Muslim relations, and two American professors out of their depth: all these things mix together to make a bewildering and witty murder mystery. Professor Tristan Telsmith, a young and talented scholar, dreams of working in a country slightly more exotic than Nebraska. But that's not the only reason he leaves Aspinwall College for the University of Istanbul; he also thinks it a good ...

Lord Hugo Bingham has taken a break from life in Oxford to visit the seaside with his steadfast valet, Gladstone. When a man, who Bingham has had an altercation with, dies outside the Lord's hotel room, he and Gladstone must solve the mystery before his mother the Duchess arrives and ruins his holiday.

When Ian and Tiffany’s cousin is accused of murder, the duo scramble to try to discover the real culprit. Unfortunately, a new detective has them in his cross-hairs and seems determined to make their lives miserable – and he seems to barely know what a real suspect is. While there’s no shortage of suspects, Tiffany and Ian have their work cut out for them – and things are made worse when they discover their cousin hiding secrets of her own. Meanwhile, Tiffany’s family enlists Ian to ‘help’ with her love life—help that Tiffany is initially open to accepting, until she ...

Tiffany Black is convinced that her client, a homicide detective, is a killer - and she's out to prove it. But it's not so easy to build a case against a cop. And worse, could her instincts be wrong this time? Meanwhile, things will never be the same between her and Stone again.

"If you are looking for a sweet romance, you will love to read this. The characters are likeable and believable. I was smiling from page one over the female main character’s grumpiness and quick witted sarcasm. The male lead is the first love that too many of us let get away. Sweet story." -ARC review Welcome to Fox Valley, New Hampshire, where caustic city girls and sentimental ex-snowboarders are a match made in the mountains. Hendricks With my snowboarding career cut short, working at Fox Valley has given my peaceful life purpose. Until the sarcastic, self-centered, girl I’ve always ...

The Boomer Crew's biggest gamble yet! The lads go to Monaco to make their fortune in the casinos; what’s the worst that could happen? Well, Blakey’s car might get trashed, Finley might lose all his money, Geoff and Daisy might break up and Johnny might not make it back to Blighty. Will their wildest gamble yet pay off – or leave them broke and broken? Double Up or Quit is the third laugh-out-loud installment in Peter Seddon’s cozy crime series, packed with his signature wit and the misadventures of the Boomer Crew – Britain’s unlikeliest criminals. Perfect for fans of The ...

"Maggie Aldrich will have you laughing till your side hurts all while keeping you on the edge of your seat in this action-packed, page turning small town cozy mystery!" - CarolAnn Williams - Booksprout Upon moving back to small town America, the last thing newbie reporter Jackie Robinson expects to discover is a dead body. And not just any dead body. Local football legend and popular native son Barry Bartmore - the "King" of Saddle Creek. Much to the chagrin of Officer Tony Torres, her first unrequited crush, Jackie puts on her reporter's hat and takes the case. She’s determined to write ...

A twist of fate finds Tiffany and Ian dressed up as Tiffany Toucan and Ian Emu - restaurant staff who pretend to be birds, complete with face paint, fake beaks and appropriate squawks - at a client's animal-themed restaurant... A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When a treasured family heirloom goes missing, Tiffany and Ian are called in to discover which errant family member might have stolen it. What should've been an easy case soon becomes a dangerous one, as dead bodies begin to appear and the seemingly sweet family turns out to have quite a few skeletons in their cupboard. Meanwhile, Nanna ...