Cozy Reads

A cozy mystery that weaves together the timeless allure of vintage fashion with a fun touch of magical intrigue. In the small town of Sweethaven, nestled among the rolling hills and surrounded by a canopy of old oak trees, lies a charming vintage store named The Time Traveler’s Trunk. Run by a young, energetic woman named Lucia Vega, the store is a treasure trove of beautiful vintage clothing. Seraphina Wilde, a reclusive dressmaker, has an uncanny ability to find the most exquisite and unique vintage dresses, each with its own story to tell. It's not just the beauty of the dresses that ...

At a dinner for Swami Schwartz, the founder of the Palmetto Beach Yoga Institute, the food is fabulous and the dancing is delightful. That is, until Swami two-steps all over Kate Kennedy’s new shoes and then keels over dead after someone spikes his double espresso with cyanide. Who could have poisoned the yogi? Now Kate has to team up with her best friend Marlene to sort through suspects, including a shady business partner and a pretty yoga student—who may have shared more than a lotus position with Swami. - - - - - - - - - - - - - DEATH OF THE SWAMI SCHWARTZ by Noreen Wald A Henery ...

Storm Winds is the third book in the Home to Clare Harbor series. It is the continuing story of family, friends, and strangers who are drawn together by forces over which they have no control. They have weathered what many believed to be the storm of the century. Now they face a storm of another kind that could pose an even greater threat. Senator Gareth Dyersen is determined to do everything in his power to insure the safety of everyone who has taken refuge in his mountain home. They are his family, friends who over the years have become family, and strangers who are now friends. Then he ...

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.

It’s the holiday season at the Cottage Grove! While winter months at this boutique Florida resort are typically slow, this year is different. A racing convention in Daytona has brought some new and unexpected business to owners Pete and Polly McCormick – along with some unexpected trouble. As Pete and Polly work to help friend Dorothy Dinkelspiel save her struggling antique store, they are unaware of a larger danger lurking within their own tranquil resort. With this presence threatening to unravel what should otherwise be happy holidays, Pete and Polly must persevere through what will ...

Swashbuckling pirates, notorious bootleggers, famed treasure hunters, and daring fortune seekers have all indelibly etched themselves into the history of Florida’s Treasure Coast. Now it’s Pete and Polly McCormick’s turn. As proprietors of the boutique Cottage Grove Resort, the unconventional couple plays host to a cast of regulars, many of whom are more like family than guests. This summer however, Pete and Polly are paid a visit by a fresh face, the eccentric Walter Burgess, a reclusive writer researching the vast treasure troves lost along the aptly named portion of Florida ...

When shipwrecked Viking Iver awakens on a beach, he is astonished to find that he has been well cared for by Audra, who is the first woman ever to show him kindness. He never expects to lose his heart to the gentle-spirited Englishwoman, but as he soon learns, life is full of pleasant surprises. Taken by a Viking is a steamy M/F, first time, short story.

When ex-gymnast turned amateur sleuth JJ Kamaras discovers a body near her quiet Florida apartment, she’s about to learn a hard lesson: some secrets are best left buried. Down on her luck and with a knack for stumbling into trouble, JJ can’t resist investigating the murder… only to find local business owners acting very strangely. Soon she’ll discover they’re not just nervous—they’re hiding something far more sinister. As JJ weasels her way into a mysterious underground club, she finds a secret world of wealth and high-stakes poker tables. Against all advice, JJ delves deeper,...

'Red River is a wonderful and riveting novella with unforgettable characters, an incredible setting, and a rewarding ending. It is an engaging read for fans of romance novels. Red River by Marie Montine is a captivating must read short story and comes highly recommended.' -Edith Emunah for Chick Lit Café. Maddy Harlow leaves San Fransisco to visit her grandmother in northern Canada in hopes of persuading her to come back with her. But during her visit to Red River, Maddy finds a journal full of poems, and she vows to find the one who penned it. In between struggling in finding a safe place...

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 ...

It wasn’t a life or death situation until someone found a body. Maddie Swallows had always thought of her hometown as unremarkable, until space tourism set up shop nearby. Now, real estate developers have set their sights on the small town, determined to have a piece of the lucrative pie. Too bad the residents of Amor want nothing to do with the fancy hotels and high-priced restaurants, and they are ready to fight back. Maddie is determined to keep her family out of the drama, but when one overzealous developer gets in over his head, he shows up on her doorstep asking for help. Reluctant,...

Family…however close or distantly connected…is still family. And no one knows that better than the many members of the McAdams family. Few understand the vast implications that come with a large extended family as Drew McAdams does…and especially now. His brothers and sisters are also beginning to understand just how complicated it can be now that the four of them are responsible for the equally vast and extensive McAdams Trust. The headaches have only just begun. Life as they knew it will never be the same. Drew McAdams strongly suspects that if another call or message comes into his...

A story of family secrets, long hidden clues, and a 200-year-old quest for justice. Some of those who knew Jeremy Delahass well were fond of saying that he’d raised a royal ruckus during his lifetime and enjoyed every single moment of it. Others were more diplomatic in saying that he’d stood by his principles no matter what came up against him. Many would agree with both, believing each to be true of the man few really knew. But they all wondered where he’d disappeared to…leaving almost as quickly as he’d arrived.Two hundred years later his descendants are still trying to figure ...

An innocent photo outing, a very stiff dead body, and more surprises than the words in a song. Wouldn’t you know it? The one time my cousin, Glinda, and her fiancé, decide to go camping (I know right), I stumble upon a dead body in some abandon farm house. Turns out the guy was some famous singer who quit the music business ten years ago. I would have let the sheriff handle the investigation, except that the body was in a rather strange condition, which implied magic was involved. That’s where I come in. Okay, the sheriff really wanted my cousin to help since she is a sleuth and a ...

A handsome widower repairing the heat at a local radio station. A young woman who swore off love after being left at the altar. A big sister putting her own dreams on hold to support a sibling. A grandmother who is new in town. What do these characters and more have in common? They are all in for a sweet surprise, with the promise of a new beginning. This flash fiction collection is filled with ten mini romances, with a wee bit of Irish woven in. Two bonus mini mysteries also included.

So much that is valued is rooted in a family’s history…the stories passed from one generation to the next…cherished traditions never to be forgotten…and for some an unbreakable sense of honor that stands the test of time.Family Tribute…the eighth book in the Delahass Legacy continues the ongoing story of the search for the secrets that Jeremy Delahass took great care to hide in the hope that his descendants would recognize their importance. As some of those secrets are found, they also discover what their ancestor believes should be done to reveal history as it took place as he ...

It’s Christmastime in the quiet Los Angeles County city of Vista Beach, home of computer programmer and tole-painting enthusiast Aurora (Rory) Anderson. The magic of the season fills the air as residents enjoy school concerts, a pier lighting ceremony and the annual sand-snowman contest. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Rory plans on painting ornaments to sell at the local craft fair and joining in on the holiday fun. But she finds the season anything but jolly after the house across the street is torn down, revealing a decades old crime. Past meets present when her father is ...

You wonder how many things could go wrong in a single day? You embark on a weekend outing to unwind with friends. Float trip during the day, winery celebration at night. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Well, just wait. You just wait. As the lazy summer day drifts by, who is telling you the truth? What devious plan is in play? And whose blood will spill? Another entertaining thriller by C.Y. Stewart, adding to the well-acclaimed Carrie and Steve Series. This time, the emotions are real, the experience so close to home. Caution: To remain true to the reality-based characters and to stay authentic, ...

There's a storm brewing in LaSalle Harbor. One-by-one the city's clergymen are being brutally murdered. Brick North must solve these murders before anyone else dies while dealing with his own demons from the Second World War and allegations that just might cost him his job. In this masterful sequel to "Murder at Lakeland," Meijer weaves a tale of intrigue that only Brick North can solve. Set in 1957, North must solve crime without databases, cellphones, or modern forensics. Fast-paced cozy mystery.

A dead body. A small town of secrets. One librarian who never signed up for murder. Gabby Keats is no stranger to mystery—on the page, that is. She’s content reading about fictional crimes while managing the quiet Maplewood Library. But her cozy life takes a dark turn when she stumbles upon the body of Councilman Bernard Cass right outside her library. With her golden doodle, Agatha, sniffing out clues by her side, Gabby must put her mystery knowledge to the test when her best friend Brittany is arrested as the main suspect.New-to-town Detective Brandon has his suspicions and a knack ...