Young Adult Cozy Mystery
Date Published: 6/23/25
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
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Monday, June 30, 2025
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Here There and Everywhere
Mystery
Date Published: December 15, 2022
SUSPENSE, MYSTERY, WINE, and FAMILY DRAMA in this cozy mystery set in France, number 18 in the series.
Monday, September 20, 2021
Murder on the Golden Arrow
The Kitty Worthington Mysteries, Book 1
Historical Mystery, Cozy Historical Mystery
Date Published: September 21, 2021
What’s a bright young woman to do when her brother becomes the main suspect in a murder? Why, solve the case of course.
Friday, July 2, 2021
Unbound
Three Witches and a Metaphysical Detective...
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Moonshine, Magic, and Murder
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Charm McCall has a
proven track record for solving small-town mysteries, but can she figure out
how to deal with a life event that threatens to harm the McCall clan…
Charm McCall is once
more on the hunt to figure out why her cat has been seeing a ghost, why she’s
been shown a treasure map by, gulp, a dead guy and why her Auntie T.J. has
suddenly disappeared, bagpipes and all. That would be more than enough, but
with the upcoming Sadie Hawkins dance and its accompanying promise bags to
create and spell, to help her fellow Goddesses get their dearest wishes
fulfilled, she’s about run off her feet. Not to mention that now it’s legal to
sell marijuana in Canada, orders for pot brownies are spilling in and
threatening to crash her online store.
Charm discovers she
needs all the help she can get to deal with the arrival of her mother and the
beyond painful host of problems that creates for her family, find her Auntie
T.J. to save her hiney and discover who the real murderer is. That is, if she
wants her romance with Snowy Lake’s sexy Mountie, Ace Collins, to have any hope
of deepening…
Friday, April 30, 2021
Damsel in a Dress
Bridesmaid duties can be deadly…
Friday, March 19, 2021
Let Sleeping Murders Lie
Let
Sleeping Murder Lie
by
Carmen Radtke
Genre:
Cozy Mystery
‘A
wildly entertaining read for lovers of cosy mystery and romance
alike’
Fiona Leitch, author of ‘The Nosey Parker mysteries’
Love
can be the death of you ...
American
Eve Holdsworth is living her quintessential English dream in a
picturesque village in the countryside. Meeting an attractive
stranger adds to the appeal.
But
Ben Dryden is a pariah in Eve’s new neighbourhood, since his wife
was murdered five
years ago, and he was the only suspect. Eve, who
is absolutely sure someone as charming as Ben could never be a
killer, is determined to solve the case and clear Ben’s name, even
if it’s against his will.
Soon
enough Eve finds herself in deep waters, and with her life at stake,
she can only pray that her romantic notions won’t be the end of her
…
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Temporarily Out of Luck
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Great job. What man? And murder. Newly employed at Wedding Wonderland, Hattie Cooks is learning the industry from a woman she greatly admires. When her former brother-in-law is found dead in his luxury SUV, all fingers point to Hattie’s sister who is planning her own I dos.Detective Allan Wellborn is caught between a rock and a hard place—Hattie’s family and investigating the murder of a well-connected Sommerville resident, the same loser who was once married to Hattie’s sister. Determining who’s the bad guy—or gal—isn’t going to be easy and sure to piss off someone.Can Hattie beat the clock to find out who murdered Tracey’s ex before she is charged with the crime and her wedding is ruined?
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Collectors, Cats & Murder
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My review...Book 4 -
Collectors, Cats & Murder
Another
really fun book from Kathy Manos Penn. You know how sometimes when you talk to
your dog and/or cat you could swear they know what you’re saying? Well this
mystery has some pretty special pets and
Leta, the main character, communicates well with them.
This is a
small cozy full of British humor and more importantly in my mind...full of
books. You wouldn’t have to be a book connoisseur to enjoy the mystery. I love
all types of cozies, but I must say you will enjoy the reference to the book
titles, the puns, and the little bits of occasional sarcasm if you love books.
This is a good mystery with a little more depth than a cozy. No matter your
preferences, this is a fun read with some good laughs.
I love the
LOL Detective Agency and I’m not going to tell you what it stands for. I’m
going to be stubborn and insist you do a little detective work yourself. You’ll
have to read a few more Dickens & Christie books but let me tell you, every
member of the Agency is as fun as the main characters. Manos Penn gives us
enough everyday life descriptions to enjoy their personalities be they quirky
or not.
As I’ve said
this was a fun, quick read for me. It got even better when I realized Leta was
just like me...surfing FB now and then and playing WWF. We could be sisters!
Collectors, Cats & Murder is Book four of a series titled “A Dickens
& Christie Mystery”. All of the titles in this series have good reviews
and...I hope we’ll “hear” from Dickens & Christie again.
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Picture me sitting serenely at my desk surrounded by my four-legged office assistants. The dog warms my feet, and the cat provides the purr-fict background music. I sip hot tea, sift through handwritten notes, and type as thoughts take shape. Such is the joy of writing.
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Trouble on Main Street
Trouble
on Main Street
Sugar
Mountain Book 1
A
cozy mountain town, a sweet romance, and a secret society of sneaky
women…
The
sleepy hamlet of Sugar Mountain harbors a secret society of women.
Don’t misunderstand—the society itself is not secret—it’s the
true nature of the group that is hush-hush.
Sugar
Mountain is the kind of charming village that tourists adore. If you
like small-town charm, quirky shops, and local art, this is the place
for you. But when a blood smeared package shows up at the post office
and it appears to be linked to a scheme that threatens Heidi
Collinsworth’s historic home, the town takes on a sinister vibe.
Heidi would lay odds that slimy Mayor Winslow is involved, but even
with the enquiring skills of The Sugar Mountain Ladies Historical
Society at work, proof is scarce.
The
new guy in town, Adam Williams, is determined not to get involved in
Sugar Mountain’s business. His last job in a big city planning
office ruined his life, but Heidi needs his help. No matter how hard
he tries to stay detached, Adam finds himself eyeball deep in Heidi’s
problems, as well as the needs of her teenage son and a homeless
dog.
With
conflicting theories abound and tensions running high, it’s up to
the ladies of the society to don disguises and go undercover. If
they’re not careful, the town may fall to a wrecking ball, Heidi
may fall for Adam, and the secret society will be exposed.
Meet
the cast of colorful characters in this charming and zany
introduction to a whole new series of romantic, cozy mysteries!
My Review...
I grew up in one of these small towns. You know...the kind
where everyone knows everyone’s business. Well that’s true in this town in NC
too. Except for a secret society. Maybe there was one in my little town. Who
knows?
This is an enjoyable read. Just as fun as can be. It’s clean
with a little corruption and a very teensy bit of “maybe they’ll get together”.
It moved fast. Had enjoyable characters and a little humor.
This is Book 1 in a series titled “Sugar Mountain”. Hope we
see Book 2 soon.
**Only
.99 cents!!**
Kirsten
is a writer with a love of art and design. She worked in the
engineering field, taught college, and consulted free lance. Due to
health problems, she retired in 2012 to travel with her husband. They
live and work full time in a 40' travel trailer with their little dog
Bingo. Besides writing romance novels, she enjoys selling art on Etsy
and spoiling their three grandchildren.
As a writer, Kirsten's
goal is to create strong female characters who face challenging,
painful, and sometimes comical situations. She believes that the best
way to deal with struggle, is through friendship and women helping
women. She knows good stories are based on interesting and relatable
characters.
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Where There's Smoke
Sugar Mountain Book 2
by Kirsten Fullmer
Genre: Cozy Mystery, Sweet Romance
A picturesque
mountain town, sparks of romance, a threatening mystery, and a secret society
of devious women…
“Wonderful characters, a real mix of women with
varied strength and foibles” -Goodreads review 5 stars
“I loved the first book in the Sugar Mountain
series so I was excited to read the second installment and get back to
investigating with the Sugar Mountain Ladies Historical Society” – Goodreads
review 5 stars
The cozy community of Sugar Mountain, NC harbors a
secret society of women. The society itself is not secret—it’s the actual
mission of the group that is devious.
Sugar Mountain is a sleepy town bursting with
tourists. If you like quirky shops and original artwork, you’ll want to visit.
But the local kindergarten teacher, Sarah, has a mystery on her hands. All she
did was try to help the fire department and now she’s receiving threatening
notes. Of course, she takes the frightening messages to her friends in the
Sugar Mountain Ladies Historical Society, but even their investigative skills
fall short. How will they be able to find the person intent on holding back the
fire department and frightening Sarah?
Hugh Brockman, the second in command at the
firehouse, is taking extra shifts to cope with the shortage of firefighters.
When he visits Sarah’s classroom to talk to her students about fire safety, he
gets caught up with the lovely teacher and her cryptic mystery. He’s not happy
that someone in town is threatening her with bodily harm, and he intends to
find out who it is.
With every lead shot down and tensions running
high, it’s up to the ladies of the society to go undercover in their own town
to flush out the culprit. If they’re not successful, the fire department will
continue to be undermanned, leaving Sugar Mountain is in danger and Sarah in
peril.
Join in the continuing antics of the Sugar Mountain
Ladies Historical Society and fall in love along with Hugh and Sarah in this
heartfelt and comical romantic mystery.
**Only
.99 cents!!**
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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088LT6Z21
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Monday, September 7, 2020
The Murderous Macaron
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Julie has her freedom, a dream job as a pastry chef, and a corpse growing cold on her floor...
Welcome to Beldoc, a
small town in the heart of Provence, imbued with lavender and fresh baked
bread! You can idle around, or you can puzzle out a murder mystery.
Monday, August 24, 2020
Mimi Takes Paris
It is the start of the adventures of a small black poodle, escapee from a cruel puppy mill, who is rescued by Nicole Marcel, a pretty girl singer in the City of Paris. The two become inseparable.
The little dog has an animal intelligence and a tremendous sense of smell, and proceeds to solve a murder, and other crimes by nasal prowess. Mimi gains celebrity status, as does her PERSON, Nicole.
It is a Cozy Mystery like no other!
In book two, titled “Mimi’s Paris Dilemma,” Mimi’s reputation, (and that of Nicole’s), is sullied by an unfair assessment by the public. The little dog slowly regains status by solving other crimes.
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Poisoned Primrose
Poisoned Primrose
Motts Cold Case Mystery Book 1
by Dahlia Donovan
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Autistic, asexual, and almost forty, Pineapple “Motts” Mottley flees London with her cat and turtle to a quaint cottage in Cornwall. She craves the peace of life in a small village. The dead body buried in her garden isn’t quite what she had in mind, though.
Unable to resist her curiosity, she falls directly into a mess of trouble and runs head-first into the attractive detective inspector, Teo Herceg. She tries to balance her business with the investigation, but as the killer focuses on her, staying alive becomes trickier than advanced origami.
Will Motts survive the onslaught of murderously bad luck?
Can she solve the mystery before it all spins out of control and off a cliff?
My Review...
Really a fun read. Fun characters too. I began to love this cozy just because of the quaint village and the people too. The descriptions of both made everything very visual for me. It’s true this story has what I call the necessary elements of a cozy. You know, your amateur sleuth moving from the busy world to a small village, an inherited property, and a dead body of course.
I love cozies. They are a breath of fresh air. Only so many murders; only so much blood shed but this story has a little more depth than some. This book’s characters aren’t just all a little quirky in a cute village. There are problems. The real-life kind. It all makes for a good read.
This is Book 1 in a series titled “Motts Cold Case Mystery”.
I most certainly hope there’s a Book 2 soon.
Dahlia Donovan wrote her first romance series after a crazy dream about shifters and damsels in distress. She prefers irreverent humour and unconventional characters. An autistic and occasional hermit, her life wouldn’t be complete without her husband and her massive collection of books and video games.
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Saturday, April 4, 2020
Serial Caller
Author: Michaela James
Narrator: Kimberly M. Wetherell
Length: 10 hours 25 minutes
Series: Scarlet Oaks Cozy Mystery Series, Book 1
Publisher: LW Media Group Ltd.
Released: Nov. 9, 2019
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Is it possible Scarlet Oaks, the reluctant new host of a men’s call-in show, inspired the first serial killer San Francisco’s seen in some 40 years?
Struggling to pay the rent after her boyfriend’s sudden departure, continue her role as mediator in an unconventional family, and feed a micro pig who appears less micro by the day, Scarlet’s life is far from perfect. But when an eerie sounding caller is identified as the bay area’s latest serial killer, it appears her life will never be the same.
With the killer continually calling into Scarlet’s show, while managing to stay one step ahead of the San Francisco police, Scarlet begins to fear she’s his next victim. Enlisting best friends Niles and Tom and their often-hilarious help, Scarlet sets out to find the elusive Serial Caller...before he finds her.
Root for Scarlet during this heart-pounding and alternately humorous mystery thriller. Fall in love with unforgettable characters, recognize familiar family members, and hold on tight for an adrenaline-filled ride.
If you’re a Stephanie Plum fan, make room for Scarlet Oaks!
This is the first book in the Scarlet Oaks series.
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Michaela lives near Reno, Nevada, where there are lovely walking trails and lots of sun. She was born and grew up in Hampshire, England, where there is less sun, but better chocolate! A professional voice over artist and the voice of a local radio station, Michaela enjoys watching great movies with her husband and grown sons, playing tennis and and drinking lots of tea.
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A bright, versatile, broad-next-door type, Kimberly M. Wetherell is rapidly becoming a sought-after talent in the voiceover market, specializing in audiobooks, commercials, and animation.
Kimberly has worn multiple hats in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. A graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University, Kimberly has been an actor, a singer of musical theatre, director of both opera and film, and producer of opera, film, and most recently, commercials.
She speaks French, Italian, and German (all thanks to her 15-year career in opera), and, as a lifelong lover of language, has a large catalogue of dialects and accents from around the world at the tip of her tongue.
Equally active in the literary world, Kimberly is a published essayist and contributing editor of The Nervous Breakdown. She founded and hosted DISH, a monthly food & drink reading series at SoHo’s Housing Works Bookstore Cafe, as well as having hosted other reading series around NYC, such as NPR’s Dime Stories at Brooklyn’s Barbès and TNB’s Literary Experience at Chinatown’s Happy Endings.
Voiceover artistry is the perfect marriage of her life’s two passions, and she couldn’t be happier with this new career pursuit.
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This is just a fun, enjoyable story. It has everything a
cozy should have. A little suspense, fun characters, and of course a little
romance.
I thought the idea of a call-in radio show program was
really unique and this type scenario left lots of twists and turns to develop a
good plot. There were just a few places I lost that wonderful flow of reading. Reading is like music to me and when there is
a sort of blip or a place you have to stop and take a breath you lose your
audience. I’m not sure if that was the construction of the sentences or the inflection
of the narrator. Nonetheless, this didn’t happen very often to me and it did
not take away from this story.
Serial Caller is Book 1 in a series titled Scarlet Oaks Cozy
Mystery Series. The series has really good reviews. Check it out.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Michaela James. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Scarlet Oaks
- Mid-twenties, long dark brown hair, green eyes, 5’ 6”, slim build.
- Kind, funny, bubbly but not overly confident
- Blessed with good looks, but works on her inner self rather than rely on her outer appearance
- On-air radio personality
- Grew up in Aptos, California; moved to SF due to more opportunities; lives on Upper Terrace in SF; drives a Pepper White MINI convertible
- Has a pet micro-pig named Prudence
- Degree in Business
- Middle child with older sister and younger brother; parents divorced, close to grandmother who also lives in SF
- Prior to meeting James, has not had a healthy or loving relationship
Niles Remmy
- Fair-skinned, reddish-blonde hair, light blue eyes, 5’ 10”, slim build
- Very intelligent, loyal, kind, self-deprecating
- Degree in Finance, stock broker
Tom Blythe
- Dark hair, brown eyes, 6’ 2”, athletic build
- Part of team of engineers installing pipelines to get water to third world countries
- Intelligent, funny, loves to be silly, ready for anything
- Niles and Tom are life partners and Scarlet’s best friends
James Attwood
- Blond wavy hair, blue eyes, 6’ 3” athletic build
- Shy, polite, kind, non-judgmental
- Works with Niles also as a Stock Broker
- Difficult childhood; dad left when he was young and mother died when he was twenty; close to both of his sisters
Q&A with Protagonist Scarlet Oaks
- Why did you choose the radio business?
- I chose a job where I can hide a bit because I was forced in front of the camera as a child
- How did you end up with a pig as a pet?
- My ex-boyfriend and I saw a post of a cute micro-pig wearing a tutu on Facebook. We fell in love with the idea of a pet micro-pig and my then-boyfriend surprised me one not long after.
- How did you come to host a men’s call-in show?
- It absolutely was not my idea. The radio business is precarious. My boss gave the Top Forty show to his new girlfriend, which left me with a men’s sports call-in show or nothing. I then morphed it more to my style and into Mending Men.
- How did you and Niles become such good friends?
- Niles was a colleague of my ex-boyfriend, Max, and helped me out one night when Max sprung a group of people on me and expected refreshments. Niles showed me how to produce something out of nothing and we had a great time doing it. Max, too self-absorbed to see Niles’ sexual orientation, became jealous and an awkward-feeling Niles left the house. But not before giving me his number. From that moment on we were pretty much inseparable.
- How did you meet James?
- It was at my coming out party, as Tom called it. Tom was determined to fix me up with a nice man after Max left me for a female colleague. He arranged a party at his and Niles’ home and awkwardly forgot to invite any women, so I was the only female amongst fifty men. James and I chatted in the library, but I confess I was paying more attention to a conversation just feet away. Some of Niles’ friends were discussing how Max had left the woman he left me for. Instead of living in the moment and getting to know this lovely man in front of me, I naively believed Max would come back to me. Thankfully, James and I had agreed on a time and day to see each other for our first date. It was disastrous, but James, bless him, wasn’t deterred by Police and a serial killer!!
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