Cozy

Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now.

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together, they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club....

Amateur sleuth Flavia de Luce, along with her pestilent younger cousin, investigates the murder of a former public hangman and uncovers secrets that bring the greatest shock of her life.

Meet Harlow Torrent, part-time journalist and full-time Slip Witch and her crazy witch family in this ten-book cozy mystery box set....

Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim—the Thursday Murder Club—are still riding high off their recent real-life murder case and are looking forward to a bit of peace and quiet at Cooper’s Chase, their posh retirement village. But they are out of luck....

Shocking news reaches them—an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. The gang's search leads them into the antiques business, where the tricks of the trade are as old as the objects themselves.

Ten years ago, Ryan Comeaux was convicted of killing his girlfriend and was sentenced to life in prison. Now a witness has come forward who claims she was with Ryan the entire night and it’s not possible that he was the killer.

This cozy whodunit introduces a one-of-a-kind heroine who will steal your heart.

High-powered businesswoman Lana Rubicon has a lot to be proud of: her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built.

An enormously fun mystery about a woman who spends her entire life trying to prevent her foretold murder only to be proven right sixty years later, when she is found dead in her sprawling country estate.... Now it's up to her great-niece to catch the killer....

A quirky group of seniors attempts to solve one murder while covering up another—with the help of an enterprising tortoise—in this twisty, darkly funny mystery from the author of Three Bags Full....

Molly Gray is not like anyone else. With her flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, she has risen through the ranks of the glorious five-star Regency Grand Hotel to become the esteemed Head Maid....

A cruise down the Nile, a camel ride around the pyramids, lunch in the shadow of the Sphinx… And a very dead body!

Fiona, Sue, and Daisy, three retired ladies who volunteer at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes, can’t believe their favorite customer is dead....

A small town with big secrets. A neighbor who bites. Plus a house with a mind of its own. Welcome to Wisteria....

A meandering drive on a beautiful day, a visit to a local apple orchard, a chance for Bertie the dog to stretch his legs but… has Kitty Underhay just found a dead farmer?

Lots of activity on Beach Drive, with wedding plans and preparing for the stork's arrival. But it's the new neighbor moving into Pearl's house who has the neighborhood in a deadly uproar....

With two weddings on Beach Drive, Danielle's plan to temporarily close Marlow House Bed and Breakfast is put on hold. Not everyone showing up on Marlow House's doorstep is a welcome wedding guest. Nor is everyone from the living world....

Most Sinful residents are unaware of Carter’s crisis and are going about their daily lives as they always have, including local prankster Gage Babin. Except this time, Gage’s attempt to elicit laughs leaves him on a slab in the medical examiner’s office.

December 1899. After the death of her beloved grandmother, Cleopatra Fox moves into the luxury hotel owned by her estranged uncle in the hopes of putting hardship and loneliness behind her....

Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest.

The first three books in the Irish Village Mystery series are included in this edition: Murder in an Irish Village, Murder at an Irish Wedding, and Murder in an Irish Churchyard....

When a guest dies in the B&B she helps her aunts run, a young witch must rely on some good old-fashioned investigating to clear her aunt's name in this magical and charming new cozy mystery....

Geoffrey Lushington, Mayor of Marlow, dies suddenly during a Town Council meeting. When traces of aconite—also known as the queen of poisons—are found in his coffee cup, the police realize he was murdered. But who did it? And why?

A man shot through the heart with an arrow - the victim a rich outsider who has moved into Ashton Hall in the village of Ashton Steeple...which is Lennox's own village, and everyone is watching as he and Swift try to hunt down the killer.

Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He still does the odd bit of investigation work, but he prefers his familiar routines: the pub quiz, his favorite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. His days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now. Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security, every day is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting mega-bestselling author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise. So she sends an SOS to the only person she trusts . . .

Welcome to Barton Mallet, a remote village in the Midlands that has been chosen as the unlikely location for a new feature film from Hollywood producer Max Crow. Teenagers from the local drama group are encouraged to audition for a story about the trials and tribulations of growing up. Benjamin Knot, the CEO of a well-known architecture firm, discovers that his children, Lily and Nathan, have each been offered a role. But Barton Mallet has a deep wound that has never truly healed.

In the charming coastal town of Seagrove Harbor, the annual Harvest Festival is a celebration of community, food, and friendship—until tragedy strikes. When beloved organic grocer, Maria Alvarez, collapses after sampling her famous salsa, the idyllic atmosphere shatters, leaving everyone questioning the innocence of their cherished traditions. Lila McAllister, owner of the Seagrove Bakery & Café, can't shake the feeling that something sinister lurks beneath the surface. Teaming up with Maria's niece, aspiring detective Izzy Alvarez, the duo dives into a web of secrets, jealousy, and ...

It’s just another morning on the fifth of July. The country is another year older; Gus is a touch hungover, the coffee in his office is stale, and all Gus wants to do is go home and start over again on July sixth. Unfortunately Father Xavier visits the sheriff’s office and he’s brought along a gift. He has a green jacket that should have been put in the church’s lost and found. The father suspects it belongs to a missing girl named Erica Torres which is odd given the jacket is marked as belonging to E. Rossi. Erica went to school one day and never came home. She was picked up by a ...

When a renowned local tea shop owner dies mysteriously during a special tea tasting event, Lyndy Walsh sets out to investigate alongside the handsome sheriff Cody Remington, with whom she becomes romantically involved. As Lyndy delves into the case, she uncovers threatening letters warning the victim not to pursue a new tea blend, suggesting personal sabotage. Her snooping soon implicates several suspects, including a jealous rival, an estranged relative, and a well known critic. Lyndy's investigation leads her to track down exotic poisonous plants and analyze the financial disputes ...

The secrets that have lain dormant for far too long have resurfaced a killer. Tangled in a net of secrets, Abigail Stone, owner of Shelter Mountain's only ice cream shop, discovers her innocent fishing excursion unearths a chilling legend from a long-buried mystery. While scooping up the latest sweet treat, Crime Scene Cappuccino Crunch, with a dash of cinnamon, a charming but enigmatic pharmaceutical rep from England makes a startling revelation as her uninvited plus one to the midnight fishing trip. With her loyal ferret Flick sniffing out clues and VSPO Tucker Glen diving into the murky ...

After receiving unexpected inheritance from her grandfather, Mercy and her twin sister Lizzie are now the proud owners of a charming antique bookshop in the tiny Irish village of Shamrock Cove. But before they can take in the beautiful view of the sea, one of their neighbors drops dead! Mercy finds the Judge, a well-respected man who lives next door, dying on his own doorstep. She rushes to help, but with his final words, he accuses Mercy of murder! Most of their new neighbors hear his words and, with suspicion pointing at Mercy, she decides to investigate the case to clear her name.

Eliza Bennett expected a quiet quilting conference in the Scottish Highlands, but Thistlewood Manor had other plans. When Eliza and her sharp-eyed cat, Merlin, stumble upon a body in the manor’s sprawling grounds, they’re plunged into a mystery that stretches far beyond the conference. With the locals acting strangely and the manor's past shrouded in secrets, Eliza must rely on Merlin’s instincts to untangle the clues. As she navigates cryptic townspeople and hidden histories, Eliza finds herself unraveling more than just quilts—she's piecing together a mystery that has haunted ...

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 deadly premonition. A killer at large. A group of suspicious vendors. Maybe hosting a craft fair during Halloween was a bad idea. When a craft fair comes to the small town of Crystal Falls during Halloween, no one expects the event to end in murder. To make matters worse, all the evidence points to Cliff, the man Luke’s mom is in love with, as the prime suspect. Luke makes it a personal quest to help his mom, but as incriminating clues are discovered, he starts to wonder if Cliff’s innocence is a sure thing. The investigation intensifies as the craft fair vendors reveal hidden secrets...

As Halloween approaches, the quaint town of Seaside Cove, Florida, is buzzing with excitement. Katie Murphy, the spirited co-owner of Paddy's Pub, is looking forward to the season's festivities. This year, the abandoned McCracken mansion is being transformed into a haunted house attraction, promising thrills and chills for the whole community. The peaceful anticipation is shattered when the long-lost McCracken son, mysteriously returns to town. His arrival stirs up dark family secrets that have been buried for decades. But the real shock comes when his lifeless body is discovered on the ...

At the Foxberry Falls Annual Sheep and Wool Festival, investigating a murder is like trying to knit with spaghetti: Slippery. Tangled. And bound to unravel at the worst possible moment. The local festival should’ve been a breeze, but when the event treasurer and woman Foxberry residents love to hate turns up murdered in a scene straight out of a twisted fairytale, I’m forced into sleuth mode. My new friend Brigid is the prime suspect, and with a telepathic sheep whisperer and cheese cartel conspiracies in the mix, things are spiraling fast. The Sheriff wants me to leave it alone, but ...

Ein Weihnachten wie kein anderes: RomCom trifft Cosy-Crime unterm Mistelzweig – unterhaltsam wie ein Netflix-Weihnachtsfilm! Wer Emily Henry mag, wird diese rasante Weihnachtskomödie lieben ... Sydney Swift hat eine einfache Mission: 1. Ihre jüngere Schwester davon abhalten, einen notorischen Verbrecher zu heiraten. 2. Dessen Bodyguard verführen, um an wertvolle Informationen für die CIA zu gelangen. 3. Sich um keinen Preis verlieben.

Majestic mountain views, whisky by the fire and… a murder to solve? Join Ally McKinley at her cosy little guesthouse in the Scottish Highlands as she tackles her first puzzling case!For recently retired Ally McKinley, the tiny village of Locharran is the perfect place to open the guesthouse of her dreams in a lovingly restored old Scottish malthouse. Before long she is making friends with the locals, including Hamish Sinclair, the earl who owns the nearby castle. But things take an unexpected turn when her first paying guest is found sprawled across her cobblestoned courtyard.

Eliza Bennett, a brilliant textile scientist, and her talking feline companion, Merlin, journey to Vienna on a quest to unravel the secrets of mushroom-based dyes. But their colorful research takes an unexpected turn when Eliza begins taking lessons with one of the prestigious Spanish Riding School instructors. As she falls into a passionate affair with her charismatic riding host, Eliza's world is suddenly upended by the shocking murder of a skilled farrier at the school. With the police baffled, Eliza and Merlin find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, danger, and centuries-old ...

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...

Arabella hides an extraordinary secret: she is a witch, known only to the spirit of her late grandmother. Living a simple life as a café worker and vegetable seller, she avoids using her powers, despite her grandmother's encouragement. But her quiet existence is shattered when a stranger publicly accuses her of witchcraft. The next day, this accuser is found dead, and Arabella becomes the prime suspect. With suspicion growing and her grandmother urging her to embrace her magical heritage, Arabella must navigate a labyrinth of past connections and hidden truths. Her only lead? A business ...

Kelly Klarkson, owner of Klarkson's Confections and Sugar Creek's resident amateur sleuth, has her sights set on winning the annual town bake-off. But her dreams of blue ribbons and sugar-coated glory go up in smoke when a suspicious fire erupts at the fairgrounds, destroying her booth and leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. To make matters worse, her prize-winning apple pie – crafted from her grandmother’s secret recipe – has vanished. Determined to uncover the truth, Kelly, armed with her whisks, her wits, and her trusty feline sidekick, Bubbles, dives into a world of ...

I lead a safe and snug life in a small desert town, but I have a secret—I have psychic powers that scare me. They've gone wonky before, so now I only use them for the most important purpose—listening to my dogs ask for more treats. But on an awful Monday morning, I stumble right into a vision of my friend's final moments before she's murdered.

Cat Conway has recently returned to Port Ellis to work as a reporter at the Quill & Packet. She's fled the tattered remains of her high-profile career and bad divorce for the holiday town of her childhood, famous for its butter tarts, theater, and a century-old feud. One of Cat's first assignments is to interview legendary actor Eliot Fraser, the lead in the theater's season opener of Inherit the Wind. When Eliot ends up dead onstage on opening night, the curtain rises on the sleepy town's secrets.

Susan didn’t plan on being an amateur sleuth and, after two successful investigations, she’s looking forward to a quiet Christmas. So, when local businesswoman Meera is in desperate need of help, Susan agrees rather reluctantly. The task should be easy enough. The infamous press mogul Duncan Fern is coming back to the Isle of Wight, the scene of his family’s childhood holidays, to celebrate Christmas with his grown-up children and their partners, his new glamorous wife Kirsten who is forever dripping with diamonds, and the spikey editor of his paper the Morning Flame, Antoine.

Not much happens in Biddle Rhyne, a quiet, picturesque village in the southwest of England. Especially if you don't count the meat raffle on a Thursday night and the odd sheep escaping a field. However, that's all set to change when Julia Ford, a normal(ish) twenty-something who works in the local pub, stumbles upon a murder victim. Upsetting, but not the end of the world. Particularly as the victim is Audrey White, the cantankerous owner of a nearby garden center. But when the police discover Julia had argued with the woman in the past, she is accused of the crime.

Wer hat den allseits beliebten Bürgermeister getötet? Das herauszufinden ist Aufgabe von Mrs Potts' Mordclub. Geoffrey Lushington, Bürgermeister von Marlow, stirbt plötzlich während einer Stadtratssitzung. Als in seiner Kaffeetasse Spuren von Eisenhut, auch bekannt als die Königin der Gifte, gefunden werden, weiß die Polizei, dass er ermordet wurde. Aber wer hat es getan? Und warum? Die Polizei ernennt Judith Potts und ihre Freundinnen Suzie und Becks von Anfang zu zivilen Beraterinnen, sodass sie nach Herzenslust Verdächtige befragen und den Beweisen nachgehen können – perfekt, denn Judith hat keinen Kopf für Regeln oder Konventionen.

Schöner morden in Schweden – eine Leiche im Knäckebrotteig kann einem schon mal den Appetit verderben... Auftakt einer neuen Krimireihe mit Senioren! Eigentlich möchte Ina in Schweden einen geruhsamen Lebensabend genießen. Tiefblaue Seen, endlose Wälder und tiefenentspannte Mitmenschen, dazu noch den richtigen Mann an ihrer Seite – was könnte es Schöneres geben? Doch bei ihrer Ankunft auf dem Tingsmålahof zerplatzen ihre Träume schneller, als man "dumm gelaufen" auf Schwedisch sagen kann. Statt ihres Geliebten Viggo empfängt sie nämlich seine Witwe Agneta und ein paar andere rüstige Senioren.

Esme Quentin is devastated when her sister Elizabeth is assaulted and left unconscious, miles from her home. Two days later Esme discovers that Elizabeth has a secret past. Desperate for answers which the comatose Elizabeth cannot give, Esme enlists the help of her friend Lucy to search for the truth, unaware of the dangerous path she is treading. Together they unravel a tangle of bitterness, blackmail, and dubious inheritance, and as the harrowing story is finally revealed, Esme stumbles upon evidence of a pitiful crime.