Humorous Cozy Mystery

A reporter with a nose for trouble. A suspicious death in suburbia. Can Zoe Wilder solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim? Zoe Wilder, reporter for The Spencer’s Ridge Gazette and aspiring cozy mystery author, is used to seeing crime where others see coincidence. When she discovers her friend Margo Kingsley dead in what police call an accident, Zoe is certain it’s murder—and she’s not the only one. Margo’s housekeeper agrees, but the sheriff’s department dismisses their suspicions. Enter Chief Deputy Caleb McBride, a former homicide detective with his own reasons ...

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The big day is quickly approaching for Emma Hart. The best laid plans go awry, however, when a potion causes her to lose important memories. Without Emma's crucial memories, the coven worries that their hard work to undo the curse on Spellbound will remain at a standstill. It's all wands on deck as Emma's friends rally to get to the bottom of the mystery potion. Will Emma recover her memories in time to walk down the aisle and save Spellbound? A not-to-miss book for fans of the series!

Quinn and her close-knit circle of friends are thrust into yet another murder investigation in the quaint little town of Ballyfrannen. When a young woman meets a tragic end, Quinn relies on her inherited gift of second sight, passed down from her ancestor, Abria. Luckily, the local Garda, Dermot Brennen, believes in Quinn’s gift and will use her information to help solve the murder. Determined to uncover the truth, Quinn embarks on a quest to find the killer. As the investigation unfolds, Quinn delves into the world of extreme wealth and the darkest facets of human behavior, where secrets...

Read all of Cindy Blackburn's Cozy Mysteries for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Small sleuth, tiny town, unfailing fun. Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where the water’s growing colder, the leaves are turning orange, and Cassie Baxter is going nuts. Who wouldn’t go a little nuts with this latest unexpected development? Meet five-year-old Truman Tripp. Cassie, who is most definitely not a kid person, can’t understand why his mother left the child with her. But some even more perplexing problems soon present themselves, and Cassie’s already Looney Tunes life gets even loonier. Expect...

Bark Twice for Murder When the prestigious National Dog Show rolls into Turtle Cove, The Willowrose Inn is packed with champion canines and their competitive owners. But the excitement turns deadly when Victor Vance, a ruthless trainer with a talent for blackmail, is found lifeless outside the grooming tent— an apparent accident, according to the authorities. But Lily and Grace Garrison aren’t convinced. With their beagle, Rocky—an expert in sniffing out trouble— leading the way, the sisters dig into a tangled web of rivalries, grudges, and showbiz secrets. From feuding handlers to ...

From USA Today bestselling author, Julie Mulhern, comes a short worthy of the Country Club Murders name. For Aggie DeLucci, former assistant private investigator and current housekeeper extraordinaire, 1975 is turning out to be a banner year. There’s a new man her life, Mac. He makes her laugh, takes her dancing, and makes a helluva salami sandwich. When Mac is accused of theft, it’s up to Aggie to clear his name. She’ll have to polish her slightly tarnished investigative kills and tame her fears (and her hair) to catch the real thief. If this is your first trip to 70s Kansas City, ...

What can you do when an enemy claims sanctuary in your home? Hester Johnson is no one's favorite person, but when she arrives at Proctor House begging to be hidden, the Proctor family takes her in. When something spooks Hester, she runs away - straight into her killer. Is it coincidence she's left on Isabella's door? The danger has never been greater for Detective Palmer and Isabella needs to protect him, find the murderer, and keep her family's secrets. For fans of Samantha Silver, Amanda M. Lee, and Leighann Dobbs, On a Larkspur is a clever, fast-paced cozy mystery that will keep you ...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When Rosie’s brother Max shows up unexpectedly, it’s obvious to Tiffany that the charming Max is hiding secrets… will he reveal them in time, or get them in trouble too? Meanwhile, Ian is back too, and indulging in his inner groomzilla, planning an over-the-top chapel wedding. The murder of an Elvis impersonator puts wedding planning on hold when Tiffany and Rosie are asked to investigate, and Ian insists on helping out.Who would’ve wanted (fake) Elvis to leave the building? Tiffany’s investigation flushes out a host of secrets and enemies, but who ...

Woman Brutally Murdered on Cruise The luxury cruise ship Grand Voyager is headed full speed to Dubai after stops in Sri Lanka and India. Meg has just attended a big fat royal wedding and is looking forward to some relaxing sea days. Her hot dinner date is interrupted by the announcement of a passenger's death. Rushing to the spot, Meg is sad to learn it is her new friend who was celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary. Further investigation reveals the old woman was stabbed in her suite. Meg can't believe the bashful mother of two that security apprehended is capable of such a heinous ...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper A rock star turned lounge singer… turned killer? Superstar Roger Briars was living the high life—until his fiancé disappeared and he was accused of her murder. Now, decades later, Roger’s a semi-successful Vegas lounge singer. This time, when history repeats itself and Roger is accused of another murder, he won’t let it tank his career—not even when there’s “proof” that he’s the killer! Unfortunately, Nanna’s unwavering belief in Roger’s innocence isn’t enough to get him off the hook, and Tiffany must scramble to uncover the truth behind ...

A vanished film star. A haunted villa. A mystery dying to be solved. Veronica Valentine thought she’d seen the worst of Hollywood’s haunted mansions—until a letter from the enigmatic Eleanor Harrow invites her to Sunset Villa. Nestled on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific, the estate once belonged to Elliot Harrow, a legendary silent film star who disappeared without a trace in the 1920s. But Sunset Villa is far from quiet. Whispers echo through its halls. Shadows stretch where they shouldn’t. And as the sun dips below the horizon, ghostly figures emerge with unfinished business. As...

Champagne corks only hint at the pressure that builds as this New Year’s witching hour approaches. Maggie Bixler, a saucy ghost who runs a spectral speakeasy in the gloomy basement of the old family home, was brutally betrayed and is ready to POP! She’s hired me, Seymour—part-time detective, full-time parakeet—to find who double-crossed her a hundred years ago. I’m game! (Get it?) Meanwhile, my former wife (and now owner) Sharon throws a wing-ding on New Year’s Eve and the whole town crashes the private party. Seymour Triplett’s the name. Once human and a full-time gumshoe, I ...

It’s Thanksgiving in Honey Hollow and things are about to go from delicious to deadly. The turkeys aren’t the only things on the run in Honey Hollow—so is a killer. Effie finds herself at the heart of another homicide, and despite the fact her own hit list is growing, she’s determined to find the killer. And then there’s that whole Cooper Knox debacle. Here’s hoping she doesn’t have to solve that with a bullet, too. Love small towns, close-knit friendships, and humor with a side of homicide? You will LOVE the Pain in the Assassin series! Hilarious from start to finish! An ...

Val’s always been unlucky at love—and a whole bunch of other things. But she’s never actually felt cursed. Until now. When Tom gives Val an engagement ring for her 50th birthday, she wants to fly the coop. But it’s Tom who skips out on the romantic getaway he planned. When he can’t make the trip, one of Val’s pals goes instead. On the first day, her friend entangles Val in a prank that ticks off the wrong tourist. On the second day, she gets Val charged with murder. Did I mention Val was unlucky?

Murder in the dunes: A new mystery series where dark secrets lurk beneath the surface, with a dash of humor to keep things afloat. A gruesome murder is committed in a meadow behind the dyke. However, the victim is not human but a sheep belonging to the recently deceased farmer Dietrichsen. It has been badly mauled. Enna and Pavel are deeply unsettled, knowing that someone capable of such cruelty towards an animal might not hesitate to turn their brutality on humans. Then, the long-awaited toxicology report on Dietrichsen arrives, revealing a shocking truth: the farmer had poison in his ...

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper Tiffany's friends Emily and Jack are finally getting married! It's going to be the most wonderful wedding in a wonderful location. Unfortunately, not all the guests are "wonderful"... Tiffany and Stone make an unpleasant discovery just before the ceremony: Jack's ex-girlfriend has been murdered. To make matters worse, the local police are completely disinterested in the murder. Together, the duo must solve the mystery without disrupting the wedding. Grumpy Old Elwood agrees to join forces with them, along with Ian and Nanna who help throughout the wedding. Can the...

Quinn finds herself in an embarrassing situation when an old high school classmate who now lives in Ireland contacts her about their twenty-fifth high school reunion. Unfortunately, Quinn has gilded the lily as to her and her best friend, Fiona’s, accomplishments. Now, she will have to come clean. To make matters worse, Adler James, or Addie as she likes to be called, was one of the popular girls in high school. Soon after their meeting, Addie is accused of murder. Quinn believes she’s innocent and decides to do some investigating with the help of her cousin Charlotte. Quinn quickly ...

My love for baking has turned me into a small town murder suspect. All I did was deliver the best muffins the mayor’s ever had, or will ever have again. Life at Granny B’s Bakery couldn’t get any sweeter till I discover Bar Harbor’s Mayor face down in my basket of blueberry muffins, dead. Well, at least he died happy. Now the sheriff is pointing his finger at me calling my baked goods muffins of death. Me and my tell-it-all bestie, alongside my golden retriever, Cinnamon, will have to butter up the neighbors so they’ll spill the beans about who wanted the Mayor dead. But, between ...

When the tiara goes missing, so does the peace in Green Acres. Journalist Mia Andrews returns to her quirky hometown to write a feel-good piece about the annual beauty pageant—complete with glitter, gossip, and her grandmother Carmen’s big debut as a celebrity judge. But when a scream rocks the salon and the tiara vanishes, things go from fabulous to fatal in a hurry. Especially when Mia, with her pint-sized Yorkie Toby in tow, stumbles across a dead body behind Tangles and a cryptic note clenched in his hand. Now tangled in more than just curling irons and contour palettes, Mia and the...