Cozy Funny

Welcome to Pelican Harbor, a quirky coastal Louisiana town where the morning coffee is always hot, the gossip is even hotter, and the local festivals have a frustrating habit of ending in felony. At the heart of it all is Blair Whitcome — a sharp-instincted Chicago chef who traded the high-pressure restaurant world for the salt air of the Gulf Coast and opened Blair's Bistro, the culinary soul of her adopted hometown. Blair has a gift for tasting when something is off — in a sauce, in a story, or in a suspect — and that gift keeps pulling her into investigations the local detective ...

When two chefs wind up dead at a quaint bed-and-breakfast, it’s up to sleuthing witch Kyla to crack the case. But with trouble brewing in the kitchen and no shortage of suspects, will Kyla’s magical abilities be enough to outsmart a devious killer? This spellbinding paranormal cozy mystery series is one you won’t want to miss! Description from Book 1 (Magically Murdered) Kyla knows a lot about magic but nothing about working kitchen magic. When the police hire her to go undercover as Moonstruck Manor’s newest culinary mastermind and investigate the mysterious deaths of the manor’s...

"A chuckle on every page!"~Reviewer The funny, wild and wacky crime-solving adventures of Kat Smith, a Secret Service Agent turned postmaster sleuth, and her cat Tiki in the tiny town of Ohia, on Maui in Hawaii. Meet colorful characters and solve crimes in a paradise setting you'll never want to leave in this immersive trilogy! "I'm Kat Smith, ex-Secret Service, current Postmaster...and these are my adventures solving crime in the village of Ohia on Maui." gs "This series is my favorite new addiction!"~ Reviewer

Welcome to Bagels & Beans, the coziest café in Clancy, where the coffee is always hot, the bagels are hand-rolled fresh each morning, and murder has a way of interrupting the breakfast rush. Sarah Stall traded her corporate life for small-town dreams, and she's built something special in her little corner of Main Street. But between a charming veterinarian who makes her heart race, a loyal mutt named Bean who has a nose for trouble, and a tight-knit group of regulars who feel like family, Sarah keeps finding herself tangled up in deadly mysteries that threaten everything she loves. From a ...

A body in the milkweed, a talking cat, and one midlife witch in way over her head! Boo Boudreaux thought running the Halloween Boo-tique in the quirky coastal town of Laguna Bay was plenty of excitement for one midlife witch. But when a nosy reporter turns up dead—and her restless spirit refuses to move on—Boo finds herself caught up in long-buried secrets, a fiery tragedy, and a powerful family desperate to keep the past hidden. With her sassy, magical cat Kheppy at her side and a secret supernatural community watching from the shadows, Boo dives into a paranormal mystery that tests ...

A little sweet tea and a whole lot of spells won't always put out the fire. This collection contains Flea Market Magic, Rags to Witches, and Pickups and Pirates.

From NY Times and USA Today Bestselling author Josie Litton, writing as J.K. Litton, a wickedly funny cozy romantic mystery for the holidays"A quirky, funny, small town mystery that had me smiling and laughing--" Amazon reader "Loved this story, I could not put it down"--Amazon reader "Intrigue, humor and small town appeal"--Amazon reader "A captivating whodunit, a charming town with quirky characters and a second chance at love"--Amazon reader When Santa turns up dead in his sled during the holiday pageant in the charming Westchester County village of Mulberry Falls, former paralegal ...

Catching a killer is a piece of cake... Or is it? When Mindy Macbay moves back to her hometown of Santa Verona, and finds herself fighting crime with her best friend, she soon finds herself on the receiving end of anonymous threats, and even worse, unpleasant encounters with her high school nemesis and former paramours. Dessert, Diamonds and Deadly Secrets When Mindy investigates the death of an unpopular cafe owner, she uncovers a trail of diamonds and a secret life... Carrot Cake and Cryptic Clues Socialite Celeste Rocheford is murdered, and Mindy’s best friend Beth Miller finds herself...

Now a #1 Amazon Best Seller. When destroying the world and killing the hero grows boring, what's a Demon Overlord to do but quit while he’s ahead? Galornus Prime was the Scourge of Nations, Ender of Hope, and Master of the Cardinal Sins. After achieving all that, what else was left? His retirement plan was perfect: Get a goat, farm quietly, and don't accidentally conquer anything. Evil never sleeps... but it does plant turnips. When corrupt officials and greedy merchants threaten his infuriatingly loveable neighbors, Galornus faces his greatest challenge yet: saving his village without ...

Murder at the Midnight Buffet The Grand Voyager is sailing in the Caribbean and the cruise line has planned a midnight buffet to pamper the passengers. The doors are thrown open as the clock strikes the hour where a ten foot chocolate fountain steals the show. Barely a minute later, it lists like the Titanic and crashes on the floor. Amidst the cries and confusion, Meg is the only one who notices the body on the floor, with a red blot spreading on her chest. Ship security is eager to downplay the crime. The woman had no family and so there is nobody demanding an investigation. But tender ...

Arthur Whitlock is a terrifying Alpha werewolf with a spotless suit, a ruthless reputation—and an anxiety disorder that makes him one bad day away from shifting during a tax audit. In a world where werewolves are heavily regulated, Alphas like Arthur are legally required to hire an Emotional Support Human to keep their wolf under control. Chloe Hart just needs extra cash. A laid-back kindergarten teacher with zero knowledge of pack politics, Chloe treats Arthur the same way she treats her most challenging students: snacks for bad moods, a stern voice for growling, and firm boundaries when...

Book eight of the hilarious Pineapple Port mystery series from Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author Amy Vansant has Charlotte awaking to find Mariska and Bob gone, kidnapped from their home. Their disappearance is a message from a familiar killer: Help me or your friends will disappear. To save her loved ones, Charlotte must find a way to clear her boyfriend's crazy ex of a killing.

Cassie Morgan didn't ask for magic. She asked for a plumber. At 47, Cassie's life is a series of things she didn't ask for: a divorce, a daughter who texts more than she calls, a job where she's invisible, and hot flashes that arrive like uninvited guests at the worst possible moments. Then her great-aunt's spellbook shows up on her doorstep. And after one glass of wine, one badly pronounced spell, and one spectacular meltdown over a leaky sink, Cassie accidentally summons a grumpy Scottish handyman into her kitchen. Shirtless. Soaking wet. And very, very annoyed. Liam MacLeod can't leave. ...

All Adrienne wanted was a fun new job on a cruise ship—instead, she’s dealt three big surprises. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Surprise number one, wonderful: Her best friend Samantha has joined the cruise! Surprise number two, also quite good: the First Officer is rather handsome. Surprise number three, definitely not good: Samantha is suspected of murdering a VIP cruise passenger. Throw in a few more surprises—an over-the-top boss, a potentially homicidal chef, and a blast from Adrienne’s past—and this cruise might end up being Adrienne’s last. Join Adrienne...

THE SÉANCE SITUATION A Between Agency Mystery Two murders. Forty-seven years apart. One deadly secret that refuses to stay buried. When paranormal investigators Emily Hayes and Juni Quimby arrive at the historic Bramblewick Inn to investigate a decades-old cold case, they expect the usual: creaky floors, mysterious shadows, and maybe a genuine ghost sighting for their podcast. What they don't expect is a fresh corpse. Hours after a séance meant to contact spirits from the past, one of the residents takes an unexpected dive from a third-floor balcony. The police call it an accident. Emily ...

Blair Whitcome left Chicago's cutthroat restaurant scene for a quieter life on the Gulf Coast, and for three years, Pelican Harbor has delivered exactly that — salt air, good gossip, and the satisfaction of feeding a town that has slowly, generously become home. Blair's Bistro sits at the warm center of Main Street, and Blair herself sits at the warm center of the community, known for her grandmother's cast-iron recipes, her sharp instincts, and an enormous, unbothered tabby cat named Lil' Beefy who supervises the kitchen from atop the walk-in cooler and considers mouse-catching a ...

If you like quirky characters, lots of twists and turns in your mysteries, and a whole lot of fun, then The Witch Squad is for you! Included in this collection are the first three books: The Witch Squad, Son of a Witch, and Witch Degrees of Separation.

I charge $80 an hour for platonic, therapeutic cuddling. I didn’t charge extra for becoming the tactical obsession of a special-ops werewolf unit. My name is Carmen, and I’m a professional cuddler. No funny business—just holding lonely people so they feel human again. It’s a quiet job, until I get a group booking from "The Triad." I expected three nervous tech guys. I got three wall-to-wall muscles who look like they eat rocks for breakfast. They are a tactical mercenary team, lovers who have been fighting back-to-back for a decade. They claimed they needed grounding for "combat ...

Welcome back to The Berry Home, where the cappuccinos are frothy, the pastries are dangerous, and Kylie Berry’s “slow week” lasts six minutes. When a college student working at Kylie's café is killed, the shock ripples through town—and suspicion lands fast and hard on one target. Everyone seems convinced the tragedy was meant for someone else… and that the wrong girl paid the price. As rumors spread and tempers flare, Kylie finds herself staring down a tangled mess, including: 🧐 An unusual Support Group 📚 A glamorous dean 🎭 And way too many people with a grudge and a ...

Gage is a pack enforcer. He fears no man, beast, or rival Alpha. But he is absolutely terrified of Mr. Bigglesworth. As a wolf shifter, Gage is supposed to be at the top of the food chain. Fate, however, has a sick sense of humor. His fated mate is Simon, a sunny, sweet-tempered human who runs a sanctuary for "emotionally complex" cats. Gage wants to claim his mate. His inner wolf is howling for Simon. But to get to him, Gage has to cross a minefield of dander, claws, and a hairless Sphynx who guards Simon’s virtue like a dragon guarding gold. Every date is a disaster. Gage tries to growl...