Mystery Cozy Women Sleuths

In the picturesque coastal town of Sunrise Harbor, Maine, where salty ocean breezes mingle with the scent of freshly caught lobsters, a chilling mystery unfolds. When a supposedly idyllic lobstering cruise takes an unexpected turn, steamy romance author, baker and amateur sleuth, Tabitha Clive, finds herself accused of murdering her husband’s former sister-in-law, Ethel Brownville. As whispers of her guilt spread through the town, Tabitha's closest friends refuse to let her face the weight of false accusations alone. In The Women Sleuths Club Murder, a vibrant group of “mature” ...

A dead colleague isn't the best way to start a semester, or a romance. Although Sheridan Hendley is not a sleuth, when her colleague is murdered, she assists the detective in gathering information.

Retired travel photographer Clara Whitcombe thought she was done chasing stories. After forty years behind the lens, she traded deadlines for open roads, setting off along the East Coast with her loyal companion Atlas—an eighty-pound German Shepherd–Great Pyrenees mix with an uncanny instinct for trouble. But Clara's trained eye for the telling detail and Atlas's protective instincts keep drawing them into mysteries that others overlook. From Charleston's azalea-draped streets to the windswept dunes of Assateague Island, from Hudson Valley orchards ablaze with autumn color to the salt-...

: 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...

The first three books in the Essie Cobb Senior Sleuth Mysteries---BINGOED, PAPOOSED, and VALENTINED

When Laurel Claus trades the North Pole for the charming village of Snowberry Cove, she’s dreaming of cinnamon-scented mornings and a peaceful new life running her bakery, The Jolly Gingerbread. But when the town’s beloved Santa is found dead behind her shop, Laurel - and her anxious gingerbread sidekick, Crumb - land at the top of the suspect list. With Christmas magic fading, a trail of enchanted clues, and a grumpy-but-handsome police chief who isn’t sure whether to arrest her or protect her, Laurel must solve the case before the killer ruins Christmas for everyone. Perfect for ...

In the heart of Bloomwood, Christmas is nothing short of magical, with twinkling lights on every porch, sweet tea served warm with cinnamon, and Blossom & Thorne’s famous mistletoe arch. Sisters Iris and Poppy Thorne are up to their elbows in poinsettias and holiday cheer, with their quirky assistant Dolly humming carols off-key and the kids giddy for the town’s Christmas Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony. But when a local businessman collapses beneath the mistletoe, dead before the tree’s even lit, the season’s sparkle takes a sinister turn. Now the mistletoe is more murder weapon ...

Love is full of surprises—though few compare to realizing that you’re marrying the real-life Santa. April Claus dearly loves her new husband, Nick, but adjusting to life in the North Pole is not all sugarplums and candy canes. Especially when a cantankerous elf named Giblet Hollyberry is killed—felled by a black widow spider in his stocking—shortly after publicly arguing with Nick. Christmastown is hardly a hotbed of crime, aside from mishaps caused by too much eggnog, but April disagrees with Constable Crinkle’s verdict of accidental death.

Doreen Diller wants to be a movie star. But after 15 years of failed auditions, she’s yet to garner a single callback from a Hollywood producer. Determined to hit the big time before she turns 40, she pins her hopes on a job assisting soap opera heartthrob Tad Longmire. He could be the answer to her dreams—or the beginning of her nightmares. While filming a new TV series starring Tad, a stabbing death rocks the set. Unfortunately for Doreen, the role of murder suspect is finally one she appears ideally suited to play.

Alison is happy for her best friend, Max. Really, she is. She loves Max, and the guy Max is marrying completely adores her. Even being in the wedding wouldn't be so bad, if it'd keep her from thinking about her off-again relationship with NYPD homicide detective Bobby Crawford. However, Bobby's the best man, and that forces them into all kinds of awkward situations. Then, when Alison’s ex turns up dead, she's dragged into another murder investigation. Romance, humor, and murder are sure to mix and mingle whenever Alison and Bobby link up in Extracurricular Activities.

Thanksgiving is in the air, and the Thorne sisters’ flower shop is overflowing with autumn mums, cinnamon-scented arrangements, and the cozy bustle of Bloomwood’s beloved Harvest Jubilee. Iris and Poppy Thorne are up to their elbows in plaid ribbons and pumpkin centerpieces, gearing up for their biggest commission yet, floral décor for the town’s centennial celebration dinner. But when a prominent local collapses face-first into their prized Thanksgiving centerpiece during the mayor’s toast, the holiday cheer turns to shock. What was meant to be a joyful gathering of gratitude ...

Spy extraordinaire Charlotte Mission is hiding out in her grandmother's quaint little inn in Gossip, Texas. With a rogue spy ex-husband after her, she has to stay under the radar for fear of losing everything she holds dear. Life in Gossip is meant to be peaceful, and Charlie's new job as a maid and assistant should be easy. But things never go to plan in this cozy small town. When a guest at the inn drops dead, it's up to Charlie to figure out whodunit before the local paper outs her position at the inn and compromises her cover. If only the murders stopped there.

Montagues, Magic and Murder! Life in Brookhaven has settled down for Darcy. She's gained more control over and confidence in her magic. And she's happily dating Maggie. When she discovers she has family in the area, Darcy can't imagine things going any better. But when a night out at the theater for her cousin's production of Romeo and Juliet turns deadly and Darcy 's new cousin looks like a prime suspect, she's bound up in another murder investigation. Proving her family's innocence seems simple enough but the more Darcy digs, the more she unearths a twisted obsession and dangerous magic.

This set features 11 books from the Hope Hadley series including: * Fishing For A Murderer * Murder of a Yoga Instructor * Drowning In Deceit * A Not So Merry Christmas Murder * Killer Injustice * Murder of a Restaurant Critic * Murder of a Movie Producer * The Killer Holiday Office Party * Murder Hits Close To Home * Hurricanes Can Be Murder * Murder is a Deadly Brew Buy your copy of Hope Hadley Cozy Mystery Set right now! Inner peace becomes difficult for Hope Hadley to find when she shows up for her yoga class one morning and discovers the dead body of her handsome male instructor on the...

A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint beach town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her quirky uncle, and enough antiques and pastries to fill your home and your belly. Book 1 - Cupcakes and Catastrophe Tilly Griffin did everything by the book. Everyone else’s book. Now it was her turn to write a new chapter, three thousand miles from her former life. Her dream of opening a bakery like her grandma Luna was now becoming a reality. No sooner does she arrive in the charming beach town, when she and her quirky uncle are tangled up in a mysterious death. When a kite competition judge...

Meet Camellia Song, an amateur sleuth residing in San Francisco. Despite feeling like the odd one out in her high-achieving family, she's passionate about unraveling murder mysteries using psychology and keen detection skills. Welcome to the debut of the Amateur Sleuth Camellia Song series! In this exciting adventure, Camellia finds herself entangled in a tech worker's story, plunging deep into the heart of a perplexing Tabasco Murder Mystery. But hold onto your hats, because her vacation in Lake Tahoe takes a chilling turn when she uncovers a Stormy Snow Murder Mystery. Get ready for a ...

A Missing Brooch, a Killer Secret, and a Sleuth Framed for Murder... Retired teacher–turned–innkeeper Clementine “Clem” Harper returns to Pinewood College expecting a nostalgic weekend—until her keynote is interrupted by a scream and the discovery of a dead professor clutching a threatening note written in her handwriting. Calm, cardigan-clad, and chronically curious, Clem documents every clue while her green-eyed tabby, Evie, sniffs out trouble with uncanny accuracy. From afar, her gossip-loving best friend Mabel and handsome retired detective Finn add humor, heart, and ...

For the first time in sixteen years, Lara Caphart has returned to her hometown of Whisker Jog, New Hampshire. She wants to reconnect with her estranged Aunt Fran, who's having some difficulty looking after herself - and her eleven cats. Taking care of a clowder of kitties is easy, but keeping Fran from being harassed by local bully Theo Barnes is hard. The wealthy builder has his sights set on Fran's property and is determined to make her an offer she doesn't dare refuse.

FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED! INCLUDES ALL FIVE fun & intriguing whodunnits and ALL FIVE delicious dessert recipes from the popular culinary cozy mystery series PLUS a FREE BONUS Prequel to the series! All in one BIG BUNDLE! For MORE THAN 1,000 pages (KU) you'll be digging into suspicious secrets & tasty desserts alongside Paradise Point, Florida's favorite amateur sleuth, Faith Franklin! Investigating murder scenes never tasted so sweet! Written by bestselling author, Nancy McGovern, and talented newcomer, Cyra Bruce, this culinary cozy mystery extravaganza includes: Book 1: A Cherry ...

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 ...