Cozy Reads

The New York Times best-selling author of Happens Every Day, Isabel Gillies, presents a fresh and inspiring look at the subtle art of cozy - part manifesto, part lifestyle guide, part memoir - that shows fans of The Little Book of Hygge that true comfort comes from within.

A short read paranormal cozy mystery with a touch of later in life romance. Take a… A heartbroken retired rock and roll superstar looking for peace and quiet. A workaholic CEO who had no choice but to take an early retirement. Mix in… A quirky small town with a secret past. Strange things that go bump in the night. Angry witches, a couple of helpful shapeshifters and rumors of a buried treasure. And You’ve Got… An unpredictable adventure that will warm your heart and have the hair on the back of your neck standing on end, all at the same time! ***** The House on Whitmore Road is a ...

The Rainy Day Museum A Cozy, Creative Indoor Adventure Story for Children Ages 4-8 About Making the Most of Rainy Days The third heartwarming tale in the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series that parents treasure and educators recommend When the rain pitter-patters against the windows and outdoor play isn't possible, seven-year-old Imani feels her day is ruined. But when friends Tommy and Maya arrive with bright ideas and boundless enthusiasm, they transform disappointment into delight by creating their very own indoor museum! This gentle short story helps children discover: How to turn...

A new love... An old love... An unexpected death... Camping isn't everyone's style, but David Lopez, owner of Adventure Junkies, and his girlfriend, Kaley Ann Tipton (Kat), decide to do a trial run of Glamping. They invite family and friends along for a special Valentine's Day weekend. When one of the glampers dies, David is accused of reckless endangerment. Kat and her best friend, Alivia Sue Harper (Ash), are determined to prove this was murder, not a preventable accident. A short read cozy mystery.

Life was never going to be the same again…friends had become family and strangers became friends…all in the midst of a storm like no other and the aftermath that no one could have ever predicted. Jess and Max find their relationship takes an unexpected and life-changing turn…Brian decides on a risky mission that no one can talk him out of…and Sara struggles with the knowledge that among those responsible for the terror of the last year are a few who have ties to the tragedy in her past that is never far from her thoughts.After the Storm is the final book in the ongoing story of ...

Alexis Silver has spent a century dancing between two worlds: the deep, dark ocean that made her a mermaid and the human shores she can never fully leave behind. But when a playful midnight swim near a cargo ship reveals a darker truth: a young woman hidden below deck, destined for a nightmare, Alexis knows she can’t turn away. Soon, Alexis launches a daring, high-speed rescue across the waves. Saving one life won’t change the world. But for Alexis, tonight, it’s enough. Fans of Samantha Moon and urban fantasy will love this heart-racing, emotional short adventure in the Alexis Silver...

Flying high in the New Mexican sky has never been more lethal. The biggest hot air balloon festival would have been a vacation if Maddie didn’t have to balance her apathetic teenagers, a meddling mother, and act as therapist for a desperate patient. Let alone solve a murder case! When Maddie witnesses someone fall from a hot air balloon, it seems like a tragic accident. But as facts come to light, the police are convinced it’s foul play. And Maddie’s friend is to blame. With the remainder of the festival canceled and all attendees required to stay for questioning, Maddie has two days ...

Welcome to Willow Creek, where the snow is sparkling, the gingerbread is baking, and the town’s favorite baker, Emma Winters, is determined to prove herself—both in life and in love. Emma’s Sweet Bites Bakery is her pride and joy, but this holiday season, she’s juggling more than just cookies. Between prepping for the town’s Christmas Eve gala, entering the high-stakes Gingerbread Extravaganza competition, and living up to her late father’s baking legacy, Emma’s plate is full. Add in Lucy, her hilariously meddlesome best friend, who’s convinced that Emma needs to "defrost" ...

The Summers family always chose somewhere special to spend their Christmas holiday instead of at home. Every year their holiday vacation destination was different and determined by each of their Christmas wishes. Hannah and her children loved their Christmas holiday tradition even though it was never easy for everyone to be completely satisfied and this year was no different...or was it? Daniel Summers quickly offered to handle the arrangements for their upcoming Christmas holiday vacation. He knew his mother was surprised and maybe even a little suspicious about his offer to find a place ...

Professional dog trainer Dori Brooks knows exactly how to handle difficult dogs—it's trusting humans that's the problem. After a viral video turned her last relationship into social media roadkill, she's rebuilt her life and reputation far from the internet's harsh spotlight. No cameras, no complications, and absolutely no getting involved with clients who care more about their follower count than their pet's well-being. Then comes Theo Marsden with his charming smile, kind eyes, and an eight-week-old husky puppy who's more interested in chaos than commands. As the creative force behind "...

Julien is in love with his best friend, Logan. The problem is, over five hundred miles separate them. Logan has a high paying job in Washington, D.C., while Julien runs his family’s farm back in the small town where they grew up. A long distance relationship wouldn’t be satisfying, so Julien doesn’t see the point in confessing his feelings. However, when Logan returns for a visit and announces that he’s there to stay, Julien realizes his happily ever after might not be so out of reach. Back Home Where You Belong is a sweet and steamy, best friends to lovers, MM short story with a ...

“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? ...

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 ...

Naomi has been rebuilding her life for five years, ever since the car accident that took everything from her. With a single-minded determination, she sets out to reclaim the one thing she desires above all else: her children. But in order to be reunited with them, she must infiltrate her ex-husband's household and search for information that will help her cause. Naomi will have to risk everything to get back what they took from her.

Sometimes it is better leaving the past in the past… The Paul Madison PI cozy mystery series continues… A determined private investigator learns that even heroes aren’t perfect. A compassionate Medical Examiner must watch as the past begins to destroy the present. A vengeful crime boss systematically eliminates everyone who has wronged her. A shadowy spirit guide always shows up in the nick of time. A short read cozy filled with mystery, romance, and a touch of magic. Paul Madison finds himself facing family secrets that have the power to change his life forever. An unwelcome relative...

Sugarbury Falls in the fall—cinnamon spice, craft fairs, and pumpkin carving competitions. But when a reporter is murdered at a local haunted house event, the festive spirit takes a sinister turn, scaring the whole community. With one of the town’s detectives away on his honeymoon, true crime writer and former journalist Emily Fox steps in to help unravel the eerie web of suspects and motives. The victim made dangerous enemies in his pursuit of juicy stories—a wealthy businesswoman accused of killing a squatter in her warehouse, a jealous girlfriend, and even Emily’s daughter’s ...

Book Description From the ingenious mind of modern AI comes a side-splitting, over-the-top cozy romance that skewers every festive cliché with razor-sharp satire. In Tiny Ego, Big Christmas (which we wanted to call Lord, Grant Me the Confidence of a Mediocre White Man), a diminutive, bombastically self-assured real estate heir—Chase Farnsworth IV—arrives in the enchanting town of Peppermint Falls. With the swagger of a mini monarch and the bravado of a reality TV titan, Chase plans to transform this quaint, candy-cane–adorned haven into a luxury resort spectacle. His grandiose vision...

A cold case, a ghost in need of something to do, and a freshly dead victim of a vampire slaying. Now that’s right up my alley. Hi, I’m Rihanna Samuels, a nineteen year old mind reader, from Witch’s Cove, Florida. When the ghost of the woman who was killed on a cruise ship last month asks for my help to solve the cold case of a hit-and-run in Nebraska, what could I say? What anyone would: no! That is until she looked so dejected that I had to find out more about the person she wanted me to help. The case wasn’t all that interesting, but hey, I was on spring break, and I thought I ...

Her career is her coping mechanism. But will her charming Christmas neighbor change everything?Christina is a certified workaholic who hardly leaves her office. But when her parents take a cruise over Christmas – leaving her responsible for their beautiful waterside home – Christina’s best friend convinces her to enjoy six weeks of blissful peace in a cozy New Jersey town. After a structural accident leaves Catherine with a disaster on her hands, she recruits local handyman - and her surprise next-door neighbor – Will. His casual attitude strikes her as painfully unprofessional, but...

It’s August on Sophia Island, and that means hurricane season is in full swing. Everyone keeps telling Northern newcomer Jewel Mantelle not to worry—yet. They’ll tell her when it’s time to worry. Against their advice, she’s been staying up late watching The Weather Channel, and when the latest storm gets a name, well, she decides it’s time to worry! Suddenly, though, there are more important things than Category 3 storms to fret about. Things much closer to her home in the heart of Sophia Beach’s historic district. Jewel’s husband, Craig, is still working out of town, but ...