Cozy Reads Publishing

Septuagenarian librarian Cleo Watkins won’t be shushed when an upstart young mayor threatens to permanently shelve her tiny town’s storm-damaged library. She takes to her bookmobile, Words on Wheels, to collect allies and rally library support throughout Catalpa Springs, GA. However, Cleo soon rolls into trouble. A major benefactor known for his eccentric DIY projects requests all available books on getting away with murder. He’s no Georgia peach, and Cleo wonders if she should be worried. She knows she should when she finds him murdered - and evidence points to her best friend.

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 ...

Amidst the heart-wrenching turmoil of her husband's unexpected demise, Avery Parker has returned to her hometown. This three-book collection unravels the dark secrets lurking as Avery works to bring justice to victims of the community’s heinous crimes. Join Avery, her golden retriever, Sprinkles, and new friends as they uncork, sip, and solve small town murders in Los Robles! Murder at the Wine Cave Avery and her close-knit group of friends uncover a shocking secret during a winery tour—a body concealed in a wine cave. As suspicions swirl and authorities investigate, Avery and Sprinkles...

The Bodie Island Lighthouse Library Classic Novel Book Club is reading Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne while workers dig into the earth to repair the Lighthouse Library’s foundations. The digging halts when Lucy pulls a battered tin box containing a Civil War-era diary from the pit. Tucked inside is a hand-drawn map of the Outer Banks, accompanied by a page written in an indecipherable code.

In the quaint town of Bloomwood, Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy, it’s about legends, lost heirs, and the long shadow of Blackston Manor. When Iris and Poppy Thorne agree to decorate the town’s spookiest estate for the annual community party, they expect cobwebs, cider, and maybe a ghost story or two. What they don’t expect is a murder. A respected historian is found dead during the manor’s ghost tour, clutching a sprig of witch hazel, a plant steeped in Southern folklore and deadly symbolism. As whispers of a century-old curse resurface and eerie warnings appear at ...

Orchids, Obsession, and Omens: A Thorne Sisters Cozy Mystery Sisters Iris and Poppy Thorne are no strangers to unusual flower requests at their shop, Blossom & Thorne. But when a mysterious man orders a rare blue orchid for a funeral, they sense something is off. Their suspicions grow when the reading of the deceased’s will reveals shocking secrets—secrets that ignite a firestorm of greed and betrayal. Before long, another murder shakes the town of Bloomwood, and the sisters realize the blue orchid isn’t just a flower—it’s the killer’s calling card. Determined to uncover the ...

In a community where perfection is staged… murder is the ultimate reveal. When luxury real estate agent Jessie Houz agrees to host an exclusive open house in one of El Dorado Hills’ most breathtaking estates, she expects champagne, polished marble, and maybe a bidding war or two. She does not expect a body. The victim is Nicole Steinnekker—young, beautiful, and married to a wealthy plastic surgeon with more secrets than square footage. As whispers ripple through the manicured streets and carefully curated lives begin to crack, suspicion turns toward the good Doctor. But Jessie isn’t...

Iris and Poppy Thorne are used to friendly competition in Bloomwood’s floral community, but when the town’s prestigious flower competition takes a deadly turn, the stakes become more than just ribbons and pride. A rival florist is found dead, and the discovery of one of the sisters’ prized dahlias at the crime scene puts Blossom & Thorne at the center of a chilling murder investigation. Determined to clear their name and protect their beloved shop, Iris and Poppy dig into the tight-knit—and fiercely competitive—world of local florists. As they unravel hidden rivalries, jealous ...

Roses, Revenge, and Ruin: A Thorne Sisters Cozy Mystery When a mysterious woman steps into Blossom & Thorne and requests a dozen deep red roses, sisters Iris and Poppy Thorne think it’s just another day at their flower shop. But when the woman leaves behind a cryptic note and vanishes hours later, the Thorne sisters find themselves drawn into a puzzling mystery. As whispers of foul play spread through the town, Iris and Poppy use their knowledge of flowers, local gardens, and the hidden meanings behind blooms to piece together the clues. What begins as a missing persons case soon unravels...

Pour yourself a cup of something warm and settle into a world where kitchens glow with laughter, memories linger around the table, and gratitude fills every room. Short Stories for Seniors with Humor and Heart is a delightful collection of easy-to-read, large-print short stories that capture the magic of Thanksgiving and the beauty of everyday kindness. From the chaos of a family feast gone sideways to the quiet comfort of a shared meal, each tale celebrates gratitude, connection, and the simple joy of being together. 🎁 The perfect gift for parents, grandparents, or anyone who loves feel...

Mimi Lee is on top of the world. She has a thriving pet grooming business, the sweetest boyfriend, and a talking cat to boot. When she arrives at the elementary school where her sister Alice works, she’s expecting a fun girls’ night out - but instead finds a teacher slumped over in her car, dead.

A heartwarming small-town romance about second chances, blended families, and finding home when you least expect it. When single mom Sarah Mitchell rents out the upstairs of her Maplebridge home to keep up with bills, she expects a quiet tenant— not Sawyer Bennett, the boy she barely noticed in high school who is suddenly a widowed single dad starting life over. He was supposed to be temporary. A short-term roommate. Just someone filling a room above the stairs. But Sawyer arrives with a gentle smile, a little girl who instantly becomes best friends with Sarah’s daughter, and a past ...

A pink iguana convinced he can talk to a cat ghost. A woman’s psychic vision leading to another murder. And a witch who has no idea who to believe. Hi, I’m Glinda Goodall, part-time witch and part-time amateur sleuth from Witch’s Cove, Florida, a beach town full of witches and gossips. Iggy—my talking pink iguana—just dropped a bomb on me, saying he just communicated with the ghost of some widow’s pet. I might have dismissed that nonsense if the man didn’t die the next day—just as this ghost cat had predicted! Now Iggy is determined to solve his murder, with or without my ...

A movie production in Witch’s Cove, a talking bad boy raccoon, and a dead leading lady. Just your typical day in paradise. I am so excited that I am going to be in a movie! So what if it’s not much of a speaking part? Just being around celebrities will be awesome. Or at least it was until one of the leading ladies turned up dead. It’s not that my partner and fiancé in The Pink Iguana Sleuths aren’t used to dead bodies, but this case also included a raccoon, who happened to be the leading lady’s familiar. It wouldn’t be so bad if he hadn’t recruited Iggy for his nocturnal ...

"Never, EVER disappointed with an Elli Marsh story. Their stories never fail to make my heart happy. Nathaniel and Isabelle meet in odd circumstances, but perfect timing. Fate steps in once again, maybe this time they’ll listen…" -ARC Reviewer Isabelle Today is the worst day of my life. Catching my best friend and my boyfriend hooking up was not on my Christmas bingo card. I’m still in my Santa disguise when a sexy cop pulls me from the scene. Nathaniel is instantly caring which does nothing to cool the heat sweltering between us. Just looking at the single dad in uniform makes me ...

An inept witch. A talking pink iguana. A town trying to solve a lawman’s murder. Hi, I’m Glinda Goodall—the Good Witch of the South—and I want to welcome you to Witch’s Cove, Florida, a delightful beach town where witches and humans reside in peace and harmony. Sounds perfect, right? Yeah, that’s what it says on the billboard, but here’s the real scoop. My aunt, who runs the Tiki Hut Grill where I work, sees ghosts—or rather sees one of them—namely her dead husband. My mom, a funeral director, is addicted to all things that have to do with The Wizard of Oz. She even has a ...

A witchy time travel tale that could only happen to me—and on Christmas Eve no less. Hi, I’m Glinda Goodall. I know I’m a witch, but I never expected to have my powers turn against me and send me and Jaxson back fifty years to a snowy winter wonderland. Who knew the seventies were so archaic? No computers, no cell phones, and TVs with small screens that weighed as much as a battleship. Okay, gas might have been $.36 a gallon, but that seemed to have been the only plus. Experiencing what it was like way back then was fun for about one day, but wouldn’t you know it, a guest is ...

"I really want to expound on all the ways Jessup is perfect for Lilianna, but I’d be giving away far too many spoilers 😖 What is safe for me to say is how this story curled my toes, gave me warm fuzzies, and left me in a good mood." -ARC Reviewer Lilianna The holidays finally got the best of me. It’s a couple days before Christmas and I’m stranded. A snow storm slams into Anchor Hills, slick roads causing me to drive my Bronco straight into a ditch. Add to that the fever that has me running as hot and cold as my emotions and I’m in desperate need of a Christmas miracle. Like a ...

"There is just something heartbreaking AND heartwarming to get a second chance with your first love. A sweet, spicy and fun story with festive charm, small town vibes and a perfect happy ever after." -ARC Reviewer Kaycee Sometimes I still feel like high school me. Ignore the divorce, career I accidentally landed in and my two boys. I would change so much if I could but the top of that list would be Oliver, the boy I still tell people was my first everything. It’s okay, they’re strangers and have no clue who he- Oh my god he’s here at the New Year’s Eve celebration on Frost Peak Farm...

"Elli Marsh has a way of creating characters that pull you in and make you feel. Canaan and Holli are a bit fragile when it comes to sharing themselves—Canaan, preferring animals to humans, lives a solitary life. Holli, due to her abusive father, avoids relationships. They are perfect for each other—they just need to learn to trust …" -ARC Reviewer Holli The peace only the mountains can provide is all I need for Christmas this year. Spending the holidays in Ashwood with my sister sounds like heaven. At least it would, if she could roll herself out of bed at a reasonable hour. Until ...