Cozy Reads

Revenge isn’t always sweet… The Paul Madison PI cozy mystery series concludes… A resolute private investigator will not rest until justice is served or he’ll die trying. A worried Medical Examiner wants answers, but not at the expense of the man she loves. A fearless crime boss will stop at nothing to destroy the relative she despises. A shadowy spirit guide watches, waits and will do whatever it takes to protect his human. A short read cozy filled with mystery, romance, and a touch of magic. Paul Madison is on a deadly personal mission – a mission that could possibly cost him his...

Welcome to Maple Glen, where the pastries are sweet and the secrets are deadly. After trading her Michelin-starred past for small-town peace, Hazel Hart is finally living her dream of running a cozy bakery in the quiet streets of Maple Glen. But when the local flower shop owner is found dead before the town’s annual Garden Gala, Hazel’s cinnamon rolls aren’t the only thing raising eyebrows. The worst part? The prime suspect might be Hazel’s own Aunt Birdie - a retired tarot reader with a flair for theatrics and a history of feuding with the victim. Determined to clear her aunt’s ...

From Put-in-Bay to Middle Bass Island After Labor Day, the residents of South Bass Island and its popular resort village of Put-in-Bay were looking forward to a calm fall following a busy summer. That changed when they were shaken by the news that one of their well-liked bed & breakfast owners had disappeared. Elke White’s disappearance appeared suspicious to police from the get-go, and investigators soon focused on her husband, Spider. Rumors abounded about marital strife and an affair. Did Elke run away from her troubles or was her disappearance a homicide? And what was the motive? Who ...

With her books sporting other people’s names, ghostwriter Jake O’Hara works behind the scenes. But she never expected a séance at a New York apartment to be part of her job. Jake had signed on as a ghostwriter, secretly writing for a grande dame of mystery fiction whose talent died before she did. The author’s East Side residence was impressive. But her entourage—from a Mrs. Danvers-like housekeeper to a lurking hypnotherapist—was creepy. Still, it was all in a day’s work, until a killer started going after ghostwriters, and Jake suspected she was chillingly close to the ...

Start with a pinch of paradise. Add a cup of sweet and witty banter. Then drizzle with chocolate Weddings are about three things: The bride, the dress, and the cake. I’ve never been the marrying kind. Far too much commitment in happily ever afters. Dresses? Not for me. Not as long as leggings and yoga pants exist. But cake? I’ve got cake covered. Nobody does cake like I do. I don’t origami, I can’t change my own tires. But when it comes to cake? I’ll make a grown man cry. Cupcakes. Sponge Cakes. Angelfood. Devils Food. Anything in between. You show me a cake and I’ll make it my ...

A vision of a ghost town hovering over the water, a very wet ghost of a murder victim, and three different suitors besiege a lonely romance novelist who can’t swim … just another day in Cozy Corner! Being the only non-magical witch in her family, Kathy Abbott lives vicariously through the romance novels she writes. But when visions of a disincorporated town surface on the waters of the reservoir under which it lies, her life turns upside down! Soon, she finds she is the new chosen one destined to find the second artifact required to destroy an ancient evil talisman, and three different ...

“If you enjoy Death in Paradise or Midsomer Murders, you’ll love this series.” Amazon Reviewer An illegal rave. A dead man. An unexpected question. The death of a middle-aged man isn’t all it seems when his body is discovered near the site of an illegal rave, and Matt is tasked to carry out the investigation. Three teenagers up to no good are caught up in the hunt for the killer. What’s caused one’s amnesia, and will his memory ever return? When Elena thinks she’s helping Matt but makes an error of judgement, will he be able to forgive her or will it jeopardise their future? ...

A Historical Romantic mystery novella When her father is killed in a train crash, twenty-one-year-old Marian Jamison is left to care for herself and her mother. She admires Thomas Hawthorn, who enters her life by design. Mysterious occurrences and a voice in the night make Marian question her mother’s sanity. She is left not knowing whom to trust, including her own heart. Love and intrigue are woven into an intricate design, fitting perfectly inside the walls of her dress shop, but a loose thread could unravel her entire world.

Caleb and Jed return from their mission that took them to the other side of the globe, but not everything is the same as it was before they left. Anderson and Danny’s new project brings another unexpected visitor to the Mae’s hidden valley. And Barrett is once again following Joshua up the same hill the two of them climbed during their many long hikes in search of the castle, but this time it’s not quite the same and for a completely different reason. Julie Engstrom didn’t think twice when she bought the small ghost town of Mae’s Second Chance. Something deep inside her knew the ...

Royalty...it was more than just a word to her. It was her life. But not for long. Marlie loved her family dearly, even when she didn’t like them very much. But their life wasn’t the life she wanted for herself. Maggie had always fulfilled her responsibilities, she’d always done exactly as she was expected to...she knew no other way. Until now...until after reading a letter from her father suggesting she visit her niece and learn how to do as she pleased every once in a while, including the joy of eating pizza at her slightest whim. The last thing Maggie expected when she showed up at ...

Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. She's finally started a relationship with Jack Irvin, a detective, but will she find time to build a romance while she has to deal with betrayals, ungrateful staff, culture clashes, and murder? The complete best-selling cozy mystery stories in one boxset!

This Christmas, join Dawn and Debra as they unravel romance and rekindle love in the enchanting charm of Breckenridge.Dawn and Debra Taylor, who lost touch with their brother years ago, are stunned when he suddenly invites them back to their childhood hometown of Breckenridge for the holidays. They return to find a man in ruins – and the estate they’d fought over so many years ago lying in shambles. Determined to rekindle their relationship with their only remaining family, Dawn and Debra settle in for the holiday season… and they quickly reawaken fond memories from their childhood. ...

Fear. Anguish. Heartbreak. Selfless love. Ultimate sacrifice. All in less than a minute. Sometimes that’s all there is. Adam Manning arrives at the crime scene and quickly sees that not everything is as it seems. Neither is he. If you enjoy clean mystery romance and inspirational women’s fiction filled with love, hope, family, new and old friendships, and a mystery to keep you guessing, Stay With Me is the series collection for you. This is Book Five of the eight-part Stay With Me mystery romance novella series. Book 5 of 8.

"Another awesome Mountain Man lunch sized love story. I have enjoyed reading every single one of these stories. Cutler and Jaida’s connection is undeniable, and their journey to their HEA is sweet, sexy, with a few moments of sadness." -ARC review Welcome to Fox Valley, New Hampshire, where the daredevil baby brother and his sweet, dynamic childhood best friend are a match made in the mountains. Cutler After a harrowing night in my fire shelter, all I can think about is getting back to Fox Valley. To my family and friends. To Jaida. Fighting wildfires is nothing like fighting the way my ...

Tired of college, Kate Kennedy’s granddaughter, Katharine, drops out and heads for Florida, landing in the apartment of Kate’s best friend. In her quest for a new life, she takes up with a gang of surfers that go by the name “The Four Boardsmen of the Apocalypse.” But catching waves can be a dangerous pastime. When Katharine’s surfer crush is killed in a shark attack, foul play is suspected, especially by the police. Fingers are pointing at Katharine—including, to Kate’s disappointment, those of her friend Detective Nick Carbone. It’s up to Kate to prove her beloved ...

He thought he knew everything about his wife... He was wrong! Tom and Amy Pearce have built a seemingly perfect life - a loving marriage, a beautiful daughter, fulfilling careers, and a comfortable home. They couldn't ask for more. So why is Amy hiding something? When Tom stumbles upon an object he believed was lost in a tragic accident, memories flood back, catapulting him into an emotional whirlwind. A few days later, Tom observes an encounter between Amy and a mysterious stranger. The subtle shift in her demeanour piques his concern, stirring a deep unease within him. Desperate for ...

"The Summer Wedding" is a heartwarming and captivating series that follows the lives of four best friends, Lily, Emily, Ava, and Chloe, as they navigate life's challenges together. From falling in love with the groom to confronting buried secrets and making difficult decisions, the friends support each other through it all. Lily returns to her hometown after years of living in the city and reconnects with her childhood friends as they plan Emily's summer wedding. However, as the wedding draws closer, Lily finds herself falling for the groom, Ryan, and a shocking twist leaves her questioning...

They left this part out at the academy…and now I’m sowing what I didn’t reap… My name is Ainsley Adams, and unbeknownst to most, I’m a Reaper. I settled in the town of Hideaway Hills after graduation, married a nice electrician, and we purchased a cute little house on the lake to start our life together. Things were going along swimmingly. Or so I thought. After discovering my husband in bed with another woman, I did what any other wronged wife would do – I picked up a frying pan and bopped the good-for-nothing louse over the head with it. I didn’t think I’d hit him that ...

Vella Day brings you another crazy time travel story of a haunted saloon and hidden treasures. The last thing I expected to see today was John, our timeline agent--or whatever he was calling himself these days--in our hometown. Millie, my best friend and time traveling buddy, was thrilled. I was not. John claimed that he needed our help to keep the timeline from falling apart. Why us, you might wonder? He claimed we were good at knitting and asking questions. And where did we have to go? To Dry Gulch, South Dakota. In freaking 1880. Even John admitted that it was a fairly lawless mining ...

A single number saved her life. Grace knew it was only the beginning. She was terrified...the pain was relentless. Nothing in her life prepared her for this. She desperately needed somewhere safe...someplace she could hide. Someone she could trust. It was dark...and getting darker. Ronan Hendricks didn’t recognize her voice. Not family...not friends. Probably not an enemy. He didn’t hear animosity in her voice. But he didn’t need the years he’d spent as a detective to recognize what he did hear... Fear. In this first installment of “She’s My Sister” series, Grace reaches out ...