A Love of Crime Scenes
by Aconite Cafe, Daisy Landish, Felita Daniels, Ella Marzano, Diane Bator, Lisabeth Earley, CJ Bellvue
5.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating
Part of: A Cozy Mystery Tribe Anthology (20 books)
Release Date: 2/14/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

Oleander is pink, aconite is blue,
someone may have poisoned the stew.

With Valentine’s day right around the corner,
our sleuths are racing to catch the latest culprit.

Will they solve the case before dinner is served,
or will their sweetheart eat alone this year?

Dive into A Love of Crime Scenes to discover their fate!

Banshee, Moonshine and Madness: Holly Harrow
by Kelly Ethan
4.8 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
Book 2 of 2: Holly Harrow: A Point Muse Cozy Paranormal Mystery
Release Date: 2/28/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

A banshee, moonshine wars, and a deadly spreading madness. Let the mayhem begin…



Holly Harrow, witchy banshee, hates chaos and mayhem. But since Thanatos, Death Personified, a.k.a. Nate Mortis, settled in Point Muse, life has calmed and her romantic prospects might be looking up.



Until Elspeth Harrow, matriarch of the Harrow family and Holly‘s grandmother, cries feud on a witchshine competitor. The wicked witch never loses… Even if she has to cheat.



People are hallucinating and dropping dead. A saboteur has targeted Elspeth and her competitor. A ghost is haunting the town and a killer is on the loose. And Elspeth is top of the suspect list.



If she wants peace, Holly has no choice but to swing into banshee detective mode, track the killer down, stop the saboteur, and banish a ghost.



And don’t even mention her talking, stuffed, Viking raven…

If you like snarky dialogue, murder and mayhem then you’ll love the second installment in Kelly Ethan’s new Point Muse Cozy Paranormal Mystery spin off series – Holly Harrow: A Point Muse Cozy Paranormal Mystery!

Murder at the B&B
by Sue Hollowell
4.4 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
Book 2 of 3: Sunny Honey B&B Cozy Mysteries
Release Date: 2/6/25
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A quiet morning erupts when a dead body is found at the Sunny Honey B&B. The victim’s connection to her grandmother, Iris, sends shockwaves through Honeyridge Falls. Reluctantly teaming up with the local detective, Moxie dives into a whirlwind investigation to clear her grandmother’s name and save the B&B.

As Moxie unravels a web of secrets, lies, and red herrings, she discovers the victim’s complicated past, including a previous marriage and estranged relationships. Tense confrontations, cryptic notes, and a mysterious letter hint at a deeper conspiracy. Just when Moxie thinks she’s close to solving the case, an unexpected twist changes everything, revealing hidden connections and shocking motives.

“Murder at the B&B” is a cozy mystery filled with heart, humor, and suspense. Join Moxie Rayburn on her thrilling quest for justice in Honeyridge Falls, where every clue leads to new twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Stitches, Spindles, and Secrets
by C.J. Bellvue
Book 1 of 2: Tales Sew Twisted
Release Date: 2/11/25
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Rowan Miller never imagined her family’s magical legacy would lead her back to Fablefern—or straight into the heart of a deadly mystery.

Dinner at the Ashbys’ was supposed to be a warm welcome home. But when Dani Ashby collapses, poisoned by a glass of wine meant for someone else, the celebration turns to chaos. In the aftermath, Rowan’s best friend—and the dinner’s caterer—becomes the prime suspect, while whispers of the Miller family’s cursed magic spread like wildfire.

Estranged from her siblings, Rowan must navigate the tangled threads of her past to clear her friend’s name. But the deeper she digs, the more the town’s secrets begin to unravel. A stolen book of magical sewing patterns and a sinister sigil designed to sever the Miller family’s connection to their enchanted loom lead Rowan down a path riddled with dangerous rivals, long-buried grudges, and a legacy she’s only beginning to understand.

With time running out and an ancient power threatening to tear her family apart, Rowan must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect a past that may not want to be saved.

Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with a magical twist, Stitches, Spindles, and Secrets weaves a spellbinding tale of betrayal, family, and resilience.

Something Borrowed, Something Brew
by Bella Colby
4.7 out of 5 stars 47 ratings
Book 6 of 7: Wedding Witch cozy mystery
Release Date: 2/4/25
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A bridegroom behind bars. Iron-clad evidence. Can our witchy sleuth brew up the truth and catch the real killer before the wedding bells toll?

Love is in the air as Skylar Blackwood prepares for her best friend’s wedding—until the bridegroom is arrested for a murder only he could have committed. Thrown into a whirlwind of trouble, Skylar’s life takes a swift detour on a broomstick.

Determined to prove the groom’s innocence, Skye must summon every sleuthing trick in her spellbook. But as the evidence builds and dark secrets bubble, she’ll need more than magic to crack this case and give her friends their happy-ever-after.

Will the groom spend his wedding day in the slammer, while the real killer gets away with murder?

Something Borrowed, Something Brew is the 6th book in the Wedding Witch paranormal cozy mystery series.

If you love impossible crimes, sleepy fishing villages, quirky characters loyal through every hex and hiccup, a will-they-won’t-they romance, and a playful dash of snark, you’ll love Something Borrowed, Something Brew.

Snag this witchy mystery and start solving the case today.

Cod Between a Shamrock and a Hard Place
by Virginia K. Bennett
4.6 out of 5 stars 3 ratings
Book 22 of 22: A Newfound Lake Cozy Mystery
Release Date: 2/24/25
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When the town librarian is an avid mystery and true-crime reader, the local law enforcement must need a book-smart assistant like her, right?

The month of March means two things for the Towne family: birthdays and St. Patrick’s Day. Mrs. Rebecca Towne is now the lucky stepmother to two bonnie young lasses, and this year’s birthday party theme is Megan’s choice since Melanie chose last year. Additionally, Rebecca and Kenny are ready to purchase a house together, finally uniting their clan under one roof.

The other property purchase concerning the Newfound Lake area is that of the local Irish pub, O’Flannaghan’s, which is up for auction. Potential buyers come out of the woodwork to bid, and the result isn’t what any of them expect. The fair market value for the pub is too high when Rebecca finds someone who pays with their life. Since discovering the criminal shenanigans, she feels responsible for investigating everyone involved in the final gavel price of the restaurant.

Will a four-leaf clover be required to figure out if the deceased was knocked down by a buyer green with envy or if the seller was really a mischievous little leprechaun?

The Bistro at Holiday Bay: Cons and Canines
by Kathi Daley
4.6 out of 5 stars 334 ratings
Book 9 of 9: Bistro at Holiday Bay
Release Date: 2/25/25
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A new romance, a murder, an ex-con, a PI, and a whole lot of dogs.

Alex and Leo are finally able to break ground on the dog rescue they’ve been working on for impossible to place dogs who have been at the shelter for an extended period or who find themselves on death row for one reason or another. The altruistic couple hire a man who is both a contractor and an ex-con to oversee the construction of the pens and buildings. There are those who aren’t happy with Leo’s choice and are campaigning to have him removed, but the man is doing a good job and Leo is a strong believer in second chances, so he keeps him on in spite of those who’d like to see him gone. When a Holiday Bay resident is found dead, Leo’s ex-con is blamed, and it is up to Leo and Alex to prove his innocence.

Meanwhile, Shelby and Dawson are working to redefine both their work and personal relationship, Amy is thinking of making a change, and Beck has an interesting new case that will keep everyone guessing.

Murder on the Cornish Coast
by Helena Dixon
4.5 out of 5 stars 303 ratings
Book 19 of 20: A Miss Underhay Mystery
Release Date: 2/20/25
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When the town librarian is an avid mystery and true-crime reader, the local law enforcement must need a book-smart assistant like her, right?

Valentine’s Day in New Hampshire is typically cold and snowy, but inside the library is warm and full of romance… books, that is. Rebecca loves it when she gets to decorate the shelves in pink and red, and put out all of the books that make people swoon. In her own love life, things are status quo with the police chief. She and Kenny have been engaged for a year now and are still planning when and how to officially tie the knot. The art teacher turned children’s book author, Karen, on the other hand, informs Rebecca that she’s finally going on a date with another familiar police officer.

Under the guise of a double date, Karen coerces Rebecca to join them at a local restaurant on Valentine’s Day. Several secrets unravel and surprises occur, including the disappearance of the town’s very own amateur sleuth, Rebecca Ramsey.

Tasked with solving her own disappearance, Rebecca must use all of her sleuthing skills to figure out who had the means, motive and opportunity to rewrite her story. Will she be the leading lady in an epic romance or the victim in this crime of passion?

Curse Conundrum
by Hazel Smith
4.8 out of 5 stars 169 ratings
Book 8 of 8: A Maid Ivy Cozy Mystery
Release Date: 2/13/25
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Curses, clues, and a cunning killer—welcome to London’s Hotel LaFontaine.

Murder investigations weren’t in the job description when American Ivy Stone became headmaid.

But when she finds a renowned paranormal researcher stabbed to death in the laundry room, things take a sinister turn.

Fan-fueled rumors of an ancient curse sweep through the hotel, spurred by eerie voices in the walls and strange events terrifying guests and staff.

Determined to scrub away the lies, Ivy dives into the mystery to unmask the killer and restore her beloved hotel’s pristine name.

With the help of her friends on staff, she finds suspects around every corner—including a bitter Irish rival, a scheming agent, and a suspicious podcast crew.

When a crazed cockatoo attacks her clue-sniffing Great Dane, Monty, and a threatening note appears under her office door, her relationship with the handsome hotel owner isn’t the only thing getting serious.

If she doesn’t solve the curse conundrum soon, the hotel’s next casualty won’t be its reputation—it will be her.

Author Guarantee: Hazel Smith books can be read in any order and are free from vulgarity, graphic violence, and bedroom activities. Bonus recipe included!

Murder at Sunflower Road
by Kit Sterling
4.9 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
Release Date: 2/26/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

The last thing I expected to find in my friend’s flower shop was a dead body.

Surrounded by scattered flowers and shattered vases, Mr. Spruce, the former shop owner, lay sprawled on the floor—the fatal gunshot wound unmistakable.

Rachel Colson, the current owner and one of my best friends, is missing. And when Detective Bennett warns me to stay out of the investigation, I know I should listen. But when your friends lives are on the line, walking away isn’t an option.

With my rescue dog Sherlock’s nose for trouble leading the way, suspects and secrets are popping up like daisies all over this small town—the nervous husband, the mysterious shop assistant, and the unusually quiet church lady, just to name a few.

Everyone has secrets. But someone is willing to do whatever it takes to keep theirs buried.

If I don’t find my friend and solve this case soon… I might be taking those secrets to the grave.

MAXWELL’S SUMMER
by M.J. TROW
4.6 out of 5 stars 235 ratings
Book 20 of 22: Schoolmaster Murder Mysteries
Release Date: 2/24/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

Meet Peter Maxwell: film buff, golden-hearted cynic, bow-tied eccentric teacher . . . and reluctant amateur sleuth.

Peter Maxwell’s quiet summer break at historic Haledown House takes a sinister turn when it becomes the scene of grisly murder.

Snooty aristocrat Colonel Roddy Hale-ffinch is found draped in a velvet smoking jacket, soaked in blood. His throat has been slashed, and the scene grotesquely staged to look like an animal attack.

Before Maxwell can make sense of the crime, another guest is found dead, having swallowed a lethal dose of rat poison.

As the body count rises Maxwell realises that the killer will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

Can he uncover the truth before summer’s end — or will he become the next victim?

Death by Reputation
by Scarlett Moss
4.5 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
Book 2 of 4: Swift Justice Club Cozy Mysteries
Release Date: 2/4/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

A charity auction, an antique heirloom, and a body on the beach—Elle Harper’s got a mystery on her hands (again).

Cornelia Cove’s social queen, Melissa Savoy, was all about reputation—until hers ended up six feet under. When Elle Harper finds her washed up on the beach after a high-profile charity event at The Velvet Anchor, it’s clear someone in town wanted her silenced.

Between an antique brooch no one was supposed to bid on, a mysterious veiled woman who knew too much, and a suspect list that reads like a who’s who of small-town drama, Elle and her Swift Justice Club are back on the case. But as the secrets pile up and the town’s gossip mill goes into overdrive, Elle starts to wonder—was Melissa hiding skeletons, or was she collecting them?

With nosy neighbors, a golden retriever who has better instincts than the local sheriff, and a club full of amateur detectives who refuse to mind their own business, Elle’s got her hands full. Can she solve the case before her own reputation takes a deadly hit?

If you love cozy mysteries with snark, small-town scandals, and just the right amount of Swiftie chaos, grab a margarita and dive into Death by Reputation!

A Novel Crime
by ACF Bookens
4.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating
Related to: St. Marin’s Cozy Mystery Series
Release Date: 2/24/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

A dead body, a stale marriage, and the perfect start to a new career.
When fundraiser Harvey Beckett discovers a body in her San Francisco neighborhood, she never imagines where it will lead.
As she investigates real estate magnate Juan Montague’s murder, she forms an unexpected habit of befriending the suspects. They include charming football player Delaney Fishman and Montague’s glamorous ex-fiancée.
But as she closes in on the real killer, things become decidedly icy.
Trapped in a freezer, fighting for her life, her new career could be about to end just as it got going.
This cozy mystery prequel reveals how Harvey’s brush with death inspires her to pursue her lifelong dream—opening a bookstore in quaint St. Marin’s, Maryland.

Wheels and Dirty Deals
by Trixie Silvertale
4.8 out of 5 stars 231 ratings
Book 6 of 7: Harper and Moon Investigations
Release Date: 2/18/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

A cryptic murder. A complete lack of suspects. Can our psychic sleuth find a lead or is she spinning her wheels?
Mitzy Moon is brimming with excitement. Planning an anniversary surprise, she’s working overtime to hide the details of a luxurious European vacation from her husband. But before she can book a single ticket, a shockingly suspicious murder lands in her lap.

With only a flimsy lead, Mitzy heads undercover into the local roller derby league. And though she rallies her entitled feline and meddling Ghost-ma to help hunt down clues, she fears if she can’t break out of the pack, this bout will turn deadly.

Can Mitzy find the killer, or will this be her final lap around the track?

Wheels and Dirty Deals is the sixth book in the hilarious paranormal cozy mystery series, Harper and Moon Investigations, a spinoff from the popular Mitzy Moon Mysteries. If you like snarky heroines, supernatural intrigue, and a dash of romance, then you’ll love Trixie Silvertale’s twisty mystery.

Witch Is The Hardest Pill To Swallow
by Adele Abbott
4.7 out of 5 stars 472 ratings
Book 50 of 52: A Witch P.I. Mystery
Release Date: 2/7/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

Jill can’t help but feel she didn’t do enough to help Goldie Barr, and she is determined to find out who murdered her. Meanwhile, thanks to Kathy, Jill has an unexpected house guest to contend with.

A Beauty Queen’s Guide to Murder and Mayhem
by Kristen Bird
4.4 out of 5 stars 25 ratings
Book 1 of 2: A Dakota Green Mystery
Release Date: 2/28/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

Stable hand Dakota Green would rather compete in the Hunger Games than Aubergine’s annual beauty pageant. But her late mother’s last wish is about to see her trading her muck boots for Jimmy Choos – and uncover a decades-old mystery of a missing beauty queen.

Welcome to Aubergine, Virginia, where the mountains are blue, the air is sweet, and the beauty queens have secrets darker than last year’s spray tan.

Armed with more sarcasm than sequins, Dakota reluctantly enters the cutthroat world of sashes and smiles to save her family home. But when the pageant owner vanishes faster than she can shimmy into an evening gown, suspicion lands on Dakota’s beloved Aunt DeeDee.

Now Dakota must navigate a minefield of catty contestants, skeptical judges, the infuriatingly handsome new sheriff and the unsolved beauty queen mystery – all while mastering the art of walking in heels without looking like a newborn foal. Can this reluctant pageant star unmask a killer, clear her aunt’s name, and claim the crown? Or will she be the next to disappear?

Hilarious and heartfelt, A Beauty Queen’s Guide to Murder and Mayhem is perfect for fans of small-town mysteries with big laughs. If you love the wit of Janet Evanovich and Elle Cosimano, the charm of Only Murders in the Building, and beauty queens with a penchant for trouble, this book is a must-read.

A Victim at Valentine’s
by Ellie Alexander
4.5 out of 5 stars 511 ratings
Book 5 of 6: A Secret Bookcase Mystery
Release Date: 2/10/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

In the cozy town of Redwood Grove, Annie Murray’s Valentine’s Day plans take a sinister turn when a beloved pillar of the local community is found dead at her Agatha Christie-inspired bookshop.

As Annie assists the lead detective in unraveling the mystery, she quickly identifies a host of likely suspects – from an oddball psychic, to a professional matchmaker, to a rival bookseller – each with a worryingly plausible motive.

With her keen eye for detail, soon Annie suspects there may be connections to the decade-old tragedy of her best friend’s death, which still haunts her. Putting her own Valentine’s Day plans with the irresistible Liam on hold, Annie must solve the crime – before she ends up on a hot date with a killer.

This charming and utterly addictive cozy mystery will keep you guessing until the very end. Fans of Tonya Kappes, Lauren Elliott and Ellery Adams will love this murder mystery with a dash of romance.

Murder at the Cabin
4.8 out of 5 stars 71 ratings
Book 4 of 4: A Tall Pines Cozy Mystery
Release Date: 2/28/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

An amateur sleuth, her two best friends and a cozy mountain getaway that leads to murder…

A spontaneous visit to her family’s cabin, leads small town nursery owner Rosemary Hart to walk straight into a crime scene.

Instead of warming their toes by a cozy fire, Rosemary and her friends discover the wife of a fellow cabin owner dead, her husband injured and a suspicious trail into the woods.

The prime suspect? Bobby, the quiet soft-spoken, kind-hearted son of the cabin’s manager, who Rosemary has known for years.

Although the local police believe they’ve found the culprit, something doesn’t add up. Rosemary doesn’t buy it — Bobby is no killer.

As the trio starts digging, they uncover more than just buried mountain secrets. The victim wasn’t exactly well-loved and with a growing list of enemies, they discover secrets and a history of long held grudges.

With a killer on the loose and time running out, can Rosemary, her friends and their beloved animal companions unearth the truth before the snowy retreat ends in disaster?

Deadly Flame
by Jenna St. James
4.8 out of 5 stars 274 ratings
Book 29 of 30: A Witch in the Woods
Release Date: 2/25/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

An amateur sleuth, her two best friends and a cozy mountain getaway that leads to murder…

A spontaneous visit to her family’s cabin, leads small town nursery owner Rosemary Hart to walk straight into a crime scene.

Instead of warming their toes by a cozy fire, Rosemary and her friends discover the wife of a fellow cabin owner dead, her husband injured and a suspicious trail into the woods.

The prime suspect? Bobby, the quiet soft-spoken, kind-hearted son of the cabin’s manager, who Rosemary has known for years.

Although the local police believe they’ve found the culprit, something doesn’t add up. Rosemary doesn’t buy it — Bobby is no killer.

As the trio starts digging, they uncover more than just buried mountain secrets. The victim wasn’t exactly well-loved and with a growing list of enemies, they discover secrets and a history of long held grudges.

With a killer on the loose and time running out, can Rosemary, her friends and their beloved animal companions unearth the truth before the snowy retreat ends in disaster?

Southern Surprise
by Amy Boyles
4.6 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
Book 28 of 28: Sweet Tea Witch Mysteries
Release Date: 2/28/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

Pepper Dunn’s life is anything but predictable—especially when dragons, werewolves, and a magical town are involved.
Between planning a jaw-dropping, fire-and-ice-themed birthday bash for her daughter (because nothing says “Happy Birthday” like dragons and snowball fights) and trying to mend a rift with her cousin Amelia, Pepper barely has time to breathe—let alone wrangle rogue dragons or fend off an impending magical disaster.

But when a not-so-friendly red dragon takes her grandmother, Betty, on the wildest ride of her life, Pepper realizes that the town of Magnolia Cove needs protection now more than ever. Enter an unexpected alliance with a flight of dragons, a whole lot of mischief from Betty (who swears her “gizzard” is broken), and a town buzzing with supernatural shenanigans. Add in a dash of family drama, a sprinkle of romance, and a mayor who might just be falling for the town’s sweetest shopkeeper, and Magnolia Cove is in for a surprise no one saw coming.

With magic running wild, dragons stirring up trouble, and family ties being tested, can Pepper keep it all together—without burning everything (or everyone) to the ground?

Spring Sniffs
by Patti Benning
4.7 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
Book 26 of 27: Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries
Release Date: 2/26/25
Kindle Unlimited: Yes

Sometimes spring training…
Can be murder.
Search and Rescue dog owner and amateur sleuth, Eve, is excited to take her German Shepherd, Willow, to a friend of a friend who is supposed to help her finish their preparations for the therapy dog test. They discover that tragedy has struck, however, when they arrive at the facility in Fox Glenn.

The trainer has been murdered, and the situation hits way too close to home when Eve learns that she has a series of odd connections with the victim. This investigation goes from just important…to personal.

In the midst of discussing a future with Aidan and planning for the next steps in her training endeavors, Eve embarks upon a quest to get to the truth of what happened to the trainer.

Can she and Willow sniff out the clues and crack the case? Find out in this exciting Canine Cozy Mystery!