Short Cozy Mysteries

: Patricia DeLaney runs an uber successful catering business and bakery. She also hosts weekly book club meetings in her home. Her favorite topic? Mysteries. She adores a good mystery so when her husband Art, short for Arthur, comes home with a juicy story, Patricia is all too willing to sink her teeth into it. Art DeLaney is a retired police detective who runs a small private investigation business. With his contacts at the police department, he gets all the best tips and can easily sit around and shoot the bull with his old colleagues. Feeding Patricia’s need for information isn’t his...

Christmas in Winterspell means ice skating, hot cocoa by the barrel, and frosted gingerbread houses. I was almost looking forward to it. The merriment screeches to a halt when two elves show up, claiming to have been sent by Santa himself, on a mission to track down an ancient grimoire. A grimoire with the power of Christmas itself woven through the pages. Without it, Christmas isn't happening, and Santa himself is in grave danger. Could Winterspell hold the key to saving Christmas?

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

When Marisa Henley fulfills her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian, it's not exactly everything that she imagined. The small town of Ridley Hall is the polar opposite of the city where she grew up and rarely does anything of interest happen…that is until the scandal of Hannah Ridley. Hannah Ridley lives at Ridley Hall with her husband, Charles, who recently uncovered Hannah’s affair with their farmhand, Travis. But when the Ridley Farm barn goes up in flames, Marisa finds herself putting on her sleuth hat as she tries to figure out whodunnit. Was it the scorned husband? The ...

Iris and Poppy Thorne, the spirited sisters behind Bloomwood’s beloved flower shop Blossom & Thorne, are no strangers to unusual requests. But when a rare and dangerous plant is discovered hidden among their stock while preparing floral arrangements for the mayor’s gala, their world is turned upside down. When the mayor’s political rival is found dead after the gala and their shop is implicated, the sisters find themselves at the center of a scandal. As the town whispers about poisoned blooms and political plots, Iris and Poppy refuse to let their reputation wither. Determined to ...

Who in Calmhaven does not know Molly Gertrude Grey, the gentle aging owner of the Cozy Bridal Agency? But Molly and her enthusiastic assistant Dora Brightside have more talents than just matchmaking. They are amateur sleuths with a nose for a great mystery. If you like light, clean cozy mysteries with a cat-loving sleuth, quirky characters, and unexpected surprises you will love this bumper bargain collection of Christian cozy mysteries.

Olivia Cameron always knew she was adopted. What she didn’t know is that her birth family would come back into her life 47 years later… Just days after her husband’s death, Olivia gets a call that she might have inherited a beach cottage in Cape May. Except she’s never been to Cape May, and the lawyer explains it has nothing to do with her husband’s recent passing. Nestled in front of an old vineyard, the cottage is exactly the fresh start she needs. Although she’ll need to provide proof of her identity within 30 days before it goes to the person next in line. When she arrives ...

Hitches, Hideouts & Homicide: Mae West finds herself in a dangerous situation when she finds a treasure map that leads to more than just treasure...a dead body! Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis: This year the treasure hunters have descended upon Normal and staying in Happy Trails Campground. Once again, Mae and the Laundry Club ladies, along with Mary Elizabeth, find themselves doing things they never thought they'd never do. Go on a treasure hunt! Valleys, Vehicles & Victims: When a wedding party shows up at Happy Trails Campground, Mae West is thrilled.

USA Today bestselling author Tonya Kappes brings you southern and quirky characters in her mystery series. Her stories are charged with humor, friendship, family, and life in small southern towns. Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, where NOTHING is normal.

It was supposed to be a masterpiece—until it became a murder scene. Lena Larsen just wanted to enjoy the Winter Ice Showcase with her best friend Charlie. Instead, she finds herself at the center of a murder investigation that involves hundreds of pounds of carved ice. Was it a tragic accident? Or something far more sinister? With Sheriff Mark Hanson leading the case, Lena is drawn into a tangle of bitter rivalries, professional grudges, and artistic egos gone deadly. Every contestant had reason to want the victim silenced. Every witness seems to be hiding something. And the clock is ...

When April May buys a huge Victorian home, she plans to turn it into a tearoom serving exotic teas, dainty sandwiches, and fluffy scones. From the moment she moves in, strange things begin to happen and soon bodies begin to turn up!

Fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer can't wait to spend the holidays with her boyfriend, LAPD Detective Jack Ramirez. It's their first Christmas together, and Maddie wants it to be perfect. But between her zany family and wacky friends, Maddie's having a hard time finding alone time with her man. But come Christmas morning, this is one holiday she'll be sure to remember - naughty or nice!

The coffee shop on the corner of First and Main in Oak Grove, Kansas, seems to attract a series of mysterious events. Morgan Butler, new owner of the Coffee Perk, hosts a weekly book club to attract new customers to her shop. One thing after another seems to want to drown her dreams. Dean Matthews, true-crime best-selling author, starts coming everyday to use Morgan’s free Wi-fi when his goes down. What Morgan didn’t expect was for crime to arrive on her doorstep shortly after the author. Needing a bulb replaced in her shop sign, she hires a local man to fix it only to find the man dead...

A box set with two short cozy paranormal romance mysteries that will have you cheering for the mature couple as the work together to solve the mysteries and, find themselves enjoying a later in life romance. The Witch’s Creek Series is a cozy mystery series without a murder. It has suspense and a "what's going on here" factor. The mystery is more about finding answers than finding dead bodies. The House on Whitmore Road - Book 1 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...

Rhys Bowen on G.M. Malliet's DEATH OF A COZY WRITER: "The traditional British cozy is alive and well. Delicious. I was hooked from the first paragraph." A wedding on the picturesque cliffs of Devon should have been a joyful occasion, although it was a location said to have inspired Agatha Christie’s Evil Under the Sun. But when the groom is found dead just hours before the ceremony, the celebration turns into a baffling mystery the groom’s best man feels duty bound to solve. As he delves into the tangled past of the bride, the groom, and their circle of family and friends, he soon ...

Four ridiculously silly stories with Henry, Lassie, Murdock, and some surprise guests.

Dive into the complete Nosy Neighbor Mystery Series, where bestselling author Cynthia Hickey delivers laugh-out-loud humor, heart-pounding suspense, and unforgettable small-town whodunits. Follow Stormi Nelson, a bestselling romance writer turned amateur sleuth, as she juggles quirky neighbors, unexpected romance, and murder cases that strike a little too close to home. From discovering dead bodies in vats of chocolate to surviving skincare parties gone wrong, unmasking obsessed stalkers, and navigating family vacations turned deadly, Stormi’s life in Oak Meadows Estates, Arkansas, is ...

Nikki is a flirtatious six-time divorcee. Geraldine is her quirky grandmother. Mix in a bunch of gun-toting grannies, an outrageous retirement home, and unsolved mysteries, and there's definitely going to be some excitement. Follow along as Nikki and the cast of retirement home vigilantes work to solve the mystery before everything goes up in smoke.

Three charming small-town cozy mysteries set in the heart of Derbyshire — perfect for fans of Richard Osman, M.C. Beaton, and classic British whodunits. Welcome to The Bookworm Bookshop & Café, where the coffee is warm, the friendships are strong, and murder is never far from the next chapter. Join Gemma, Mavis, and the rest of Belper’s quirky residents as they turn amateur sleuths. This collection includes the first three complete novels in The Bookshop Mysteries — over 21 hours of murder, secrets, and small-town intrigue.

Despite the disapproval of her Amish community, teacher Lizzie Fisher has fought for an independent life—even going so far as to tutor at the English school. Alex Wilson, a young English painter hired to paint the school, is used to being ridiculed because of his learning disabilities. He questions why the smart, pretty, Amish woman treats him differently. When Alex finds himself framed for a crime, he believes there is no hope for him, but Lizzie is sure her community will come to his aid. Except, their forbidden relationship may give Lizzie the independence she thought she always wanted...