Category: Cozy

Mystery Monday: Murder is a Piece of Cake by Elaine Viets

Murder is a Piece of Cake is the 8th book in the Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper series by author Elaine Viets. Synopsis: Mystery shopper Josie Marcus is thrilled to be getting married. But when a deranged bride meets a grim end, Josie will have to catch a murderer before she tosses the bouquet… As a […]

Mystery Monday: A Spoonful of Murder by Connie Archer

I thought I would introduce you to a new author (to me) and the first book in a new series.  You have no doubt noticed that I look mysteries that center around food and this one is no exception!  Today’s highlight is A Spoonful of Murder by author Connie Archer.  The second book in this […]

Mystery Monday: Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon

Yes you have seen several books by this author lately….but what can I say, her books are good!  Deadly Patterns is the third book in the Magical Dressmaking Mystery series.  The first is Pleating for Mercy and the second is A Fitting End. Synopsis: Bliss, Texas, is gearing up for its annual Winter Wonderland festival, […]

Mystery Monday: When the Cookie Crumbles by Virginia Lowell

When the Cookie Crumbles is the third in the Cookie Cutter Shop Mystery series by author Virginia Lowell.  The first book was Cookie Dough or Die and the second was A Cookie Before Dying. Synopsis: Olivia Greyson is the proud owner of The Gingerbread House—a quaint shop that specializes in all things cookie—and her best […]

Mystery Monday: Popped Off by Jeffrey Allen

Popped Off is the 2nd installment in the Stay at Home Day mystery series by author Jeffrey Allen (aka Jeff Shelby).  I posted about the first book in his series, Stay at Home Dead and I think this is going to be a winner of a series!   Synopsis: For stay-at-home dad Deuce Winters, the […]

Mystery Monday: Living the Vida Lola by Misa Ramirez

A few weeks back I mentioned going to Readers & Ritas and meeting author Melissa Bourbon Ramirez.  Well this week’s highlight is the first book in the new Lola Cruz mystery series.  There are three books out so far plus a Christmas Novella.  The second book is Hasta la Vista, Lola!, the third book is […]

Mystery Monday: Shoe Done It by Grace Carroll

Shoe Done It is the first in the Accessories Mystery series by author Grace Carroll aka Carol Culver.  This book was released in October 2011 but I just found out about this author.  Can’t wait to read the book! Synopsis: Rita Jewel has a dream job selling fabulous clothes and accessories to the socialites of San […]

Mystery Monday: Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford

This week’s edition of Mystery Monday brings you the first book in the Amish Mystery series by author Laura Bradford.     Synopsis: Claire Weatherly has fled a high-stress lifestyle for a slower pace – in Amish Country: Heavenly, Pennsylvania.  She only planned a short visit but instead found herself opening an Amish specialty shop, […]

Mystery Monday: A Fitting End by Melissa Bourbon

This weekend I attended Readers & ‘Ritas in Allen Texas sponsored by Fresh Fiction, Entangled Publishing, The Writer’s Coffeshop Publishing, Avon Romance and Mike’s Hard Lemonade (which sadly I couldn’t taste since I had to leave and it is not smart to drink and drive!).  I attended thanks to a sorority sister that won a […]

Mystery Monday: Murder of the Cat’s Meow by Denise Swanson

Murder of the Cat’s Meow is 15th in the Scumble River series by author Denise Swanson. Synopsis: When ex-Vegas showgirl and local business owner Bunny Reid starts an online dating service called Cupid’s Cat’s Meow, out-of-town visitors flock to her bowling alley for the speed-dating and cat show events. Bunny’s scheme sounds harmless enough, but school […]