April 1, 2026
◆ Brooch and Betrayal — Fiona Grace
Why You’ll Love It: Seaside village, antiques, and charming English setting.
Quick Summary: After discovering a mysterious brooch, a seller turns up dead. As secrets emerge, Lacey investigates. The artifact may hold dangerous truths.
April 2, 2026
◆ Mai Tai Confessions — Addison Moore
Why You’ll Love It: Tropical resort chaos, humor, quirky characters, and lots of personality.
Quick Summary: A resort manager finds a body during a cocktail competition. With a colorful cast of suspects, she dives into the investigation. Paradise quickly turns deadly.
◆ The Masked Bauble — Sue Hollowell
Why You’ll Love It: Magical jewelry, pet sidekicks, and small-town charm.
Quick Summary: A charity ball turns deadly when a masked guest dies. As magical clues surface, Maggie investigates. The case reveals secrets beneath the surface.
April 6, 2026
◆ Death on a Deck — CeeCee James
Why You’ll Love It: Real estate angle, team sleuthing, and high-stakes mystery.
Quick Summary: A high-stakes card game ends in death. With money missing and suspects everywhere, Stella investigates. The deeper she goes, the more dangerous it becomes.
April 7, 2026
◆ Agnes Sharp and the Wedding to Die For — Leonie Swann
Why You’ll Love It: Senior sleuths, found family, and humor-filled wedding chaos.
Quick Summary: As a wedding approaches, a threatening mystery emerges. Agnes and her friends investigate quietly. Secrets from the past threaten the celebration.
◆ Pressed to the Nines — Misty Simon
Why You’ll Love It: Wedding chaos, inn setting, and a bride-in-danger storyline.
Quick Summary: Roxy’s wedding plans are disrupted when a florist is found dead. As suspicion turns toward her, she must clear her name. Solving the case becomes urgent.
◆ The Thin Brew Line — Lily Harper Hart
Why You’ll Love It: Paranormal elements, wedding countdown tension, and supernatural twists.
Quick Summary: A strange murder leads to unusual clues that defy logic. As Ofelia investigates, the case becomes increasingly bizarre. The truth may change everything.
◆ Trouble's Turn to Lose — Susan M. Boyer
Why You’ll Love It: Coastal setting, private investigator lead, and emotional depth.
Quick Summary: A housekeeper is accused of murder, but Hadley isn’t convinced. As she investigates, personal and professional lines blur. The truth may come at a cost.
April 9, 2026
◆ Rocking a Lion, a Tiger, and a Bear — Anna K Payne
Why You’ll Love It: Animal sidekicks take center stage in this coastal cozy, with a quirky mix of wildlife, humor, and heartfelt moments. Small-town charm blends with an unusual, nature-filled mystery for something truly different.
Quick Summary: When a lost bear cub appears near Morro Bay, a group of unlikely animal allies sets out to reunite it with its family. At the same time, a deeper investigation into past murders resurfaces, pulling local law enforcement into a race for answers. As secrets unfold and tensions rise, both human and animal instincts are put to the test.
April 10, 2026
◆ The Flower Shop Felony — Rachel Beattie
Why You’ll Love It: Small-town charm, cozy businesses, and a light mystery tone.
Quick Summary: When thefts begin around town, suspicion falls on a new florist. As tensions rise, deeper secrets emerge. Solving the mystery becomes essential.
◆ A Very Irish Mystery — Verity Bright
Why You’ll Love It: Irish setting, travel vibes, and classic cozy investigation.
Quick Summary: A brewery visit turns deadly when the owner is found murdered. As clues unfold, the case grows more complex. Eleanor must uncover the truth.
April 14, 2026
◆ Invasive Species — Ellery Adams
Why You’ll Love It: Dark small-town vibes, strong female characters, and a slightly edgier, atmospheric mystery.
Quick Summary: A mysterious woman disrupts a small town with sinister secrets. As tensions rise, a group of women uncover a deeper threat. The line between monster and human begins to blur.
◆ Three Bengal Kittens — Philipp Schott
Why You’ll Love It: Vet sleuth, adorable kittens, and emotional family stakes.
Quick Summary: When his brother is accused of murder, Peter investigates. Along the way, he searches for a missing kitten. The case reveals deeper, unexpected truths.
April 15, 2026
◆ Bonnets, Buggies, and Betrayal — Samantha Price
Why You’ll Love It: Amish setting, strong friendships, and heartfelt community mystery.
Quick Summary: When a friend is accused of murder, two sisters step in. As evidence mounts, doubt grows. They must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
◆ A Hot Cross Bun to Die For — E. Hazard
Why You’ll Love It: Easter vibes, a cozy café, small-town drama, and even a crime-solving parrot make this a delightfully quirky culinary mystery.
Quick Summary: When a popular egg supplier is found murdered in his henhouse, café owner Tamsin Blake is drawn into the case. With suspects ranging from rivals to romantic entanglements, secrets begin to crack open. As clues point to something bigger, Tamsin must uncover the truth before the killer disappears into the Easter crowds.
◆ The Taming of the Stew — Matilda Swift
Why You’ll Love It: Baking + theater festival, quirky village, and cozy chaos.
Quick Summary: A festival takes a strange turn when a body appears—and disappears. As tensions rise, Jessica investigates. The mystery may connect to her own past.
◆ The Widows’ Guide to Last Orders — Amanda Ashby
Why You’ll Love It: Senior sleuth group, pub quizzes, and historical secrets.
Quick Summary: When a quizmaster is found dead, the widows suspect foul play. Their investigation uncovers a decades-old mystery. The case becomes more dangerous.
April 16, 2026
◆ Lei’d to Rest Confessions — Addison Moore
Why You’ll Love It: Destination wedding drama, humor, and tropical cozy vibes.
Quick Summary: A wedding at a resort turns deadly when the planner is found murdered. With tensions high and suspects everywhere, the investigation heats up. The truth may ruin more than the wedding.
◆ Murder at the Highland Games — Dee MacDonald
Why You’ll Love It: Scottish setting, festival vibes, and classic cozy sleuthing.
Quick Summary: A competitor dies during a Highland Games event. Ally suspects murder and investigates. Multiple suspects complicate the case.
April 21, 2026
◆ A Body at the Irish Book Club — Lucy Connelly
Why You’ll Love It: Bookstore setting, autumn festival vibes, and a dog sidekick.
Quick Summary: A body is discovered during a book club meeting. As another death follows, the mystery deepens. Mercy must find the killer.
◆ A Death in the Dark - Ellie Alexander
Why You’ll Love It: Bookish sleuths, a secret bookcase, and small-town friendships combine with a layered, twisty mystery.
Quick Summary: When a high school coach is found murdered and a teacher becomes the prime suspect—with no memory of the night—Annie and Fletcher step in. As they investigate the world of school athletics, they uncover hidden rivalries and secrets. The deeper they dig, the more dangerous the truth becomes.
April 22, 2026
◆ Walnut Brownies and Murder — Lucinda Race
Why You’ll Love It: Bakery setting, adorable dachshund, and classic cozy feel.
Quick Summary: An engagement party ends in murder, pulling Temperance into the case. As she investigates, family secrets emerge. The truth could change everything.
April 23, 2026
◆ Days of Our Knives Cruise — Addison Moore
Why You’ll Love It: Cruise ship setting, reality TV drama, and over-the-top fun.
Quick Summary: A cruise filled with soap stars turns chaotic when murder strikes. With cameras rolling, secrets are exposed. Solving the case becomes a race against time.
◆ The Traitor in the Trunk — Sydney Winthrop
Why You’ll Love It: Inherited small-town business, amateur sleuth vibes, and a grounded, classic mystery setup.
Quick Summary: After inheriting her grandfather’s auto shop, Kelsey discovers a body in a car trunk. What begins as strange activity escalates into a full investigation. She must uncover the truth to protect both the business and herself.
April 24, 2026
◆ Claws and Clues — Laina Turner
Why You’ll Love It: Pet bakery, small-town rivalry, and animal companions.
Quick Summary: A local rivalry turns deadly when a woman is murdered. As clues point to a suspect, Tillie investigates. The case becomes personal.
◆ Death by Southpaw — Brittany E. Brinegar & J.E. Brinegar
Why You’ll Love It: 1920s baseball setting, historical vibes, and sports twist.
Quick Summary: A murder at a baseball field interrupts an investigation. As suspects emerge, Penelope digs deeper. Time is running out.
◆ Fibers and Felonies — Ramey James
Why You’ll Love It: Fiber arts theme, springtime setting, and small-town charm with personal stakes.
Quick Summary: A new murder and a shocking personal revelation shake Sadie’s world. As she tries to solve the case, she’s also forced to make life-changing decisions. Balancing both proves challenging.
April 26, 2026
◆ Murder and Madeleines — Kat Bellemore
Why You’ll Love It: Travel setting, pastries, and tropical adventure.
Quick Summary: A vacation turns deadly when a body is discovered. Trapped with suspects, Jo investigates. The stakes rise quickly.
◆ Mystic, Muffins, And Murder — Tonya Kappes
Why You’ll Love It: Magical small town, next-generation protagonist, and cozy community ties.
Quick Summary: A new chapter begins for a familiar world as a young woman steps into her own story. With mystery brewing, she must find her footing. Secrets from the past may resurface.
April 28, 2026
◆ Clawed and Dangerous — Rita Mae Brown
Why You’ll Love It: Talking animal sidekicks, small-town charm, and classic cozy sleuthing with a seasonal (fall/Halloween) backdrop.
Quick Summary: A string of mysterious deaths unsettles a small Virginia town. As connections between the victims emerge, Harry and her animal companions investigate. What begins as a single tragedy soon reveals a much darker pattern.
◆ Confessions of an Amateur Sleuth — Lynn Cahoon
Why You’ll Love It: Bookstore setting, writers’ group vibes, and foodie elements create a cozy, bookish mystery.
Quick Summary: When a food critic is found murdered after a dinner outing, suspicion falls on the local culinary scene. Meg dives into the case while struggling with her own writing. With help from friends, she uncovers motives simmering beneath the surface.
◆ Crafting a Knockoff — Barbara Emodi
Why You’ll Love It: Craft fairs, small-town artisans, and cozy community dynamics make this perfect for creative hobby lovers.
Quick Summary: A spring craft show turns deadly when a pushy entrepreneur drops dead—on camera. With suspects spanning locals and outsiders, Valerie investigates tangled business schemes. The deeper she digs, the more complicated the truth becomes.
◆ Crumbs of Evidence — Patsy Hicks
Why You’ll Love It: Southern small-town charm, a catering backdrop, and two clever dogs make this a warm, classic cozy with extra heart (and recipes!).
Quick Summary: While catering a retirement party, Lou notices a troubled receptionist—who is later found dead behind the courthouse. As whispers of wrongful convictions surface, Lou begins piecing together hidden truths. With help from her observant dogs, she follows a trail that someone clearly wants buried.
◆ Death by Chocolate Ladyfingers — Sarah Graves
Why You’ll Love It: A beloved bakery, coastal Maine setting, found family, and a child-in-peril subplot add extra emotional depth.
Quick Summary: At a high school reunion, a woman is found murdered, and suspicion quickly falls on her ex-husband. When their young daughter is left without a home, Jake steps in while investigating. But digging into the past reveals secrets someone would kill to keep hidden.
◆ A Gift in Time — Shaen Layle & Guideposts
Why You’ll Love It: Small-town shop setting, antiques with secrets, and a gentle, uplifting cozy tone.
Quick Summary: On opening day of her gift shop, Sarah showcases a mysterious antique music box. When hidden secrets come to light, trouble begins to follow her business. Someone wants her to fail—and she must find out who.
◆ Gimme Shelter — Libby Klein
Why You’ll Love It: Trailer park community vibes, found family, humor, and an emotionally layered sleuth make this cozy both funny and heartfelt.
Quick Summary: Layla juggles a murder investigation involving a seemingly kind teacher and a troubling case tied to her past. At the same time, her father is being blackmailed, adding personal stakes. As memories resurface, Layla begins to question everything she thought she knew.
◆ Hazards to Hexes — Kat McGee
Why You’ll Love It: Snarky witch protagonist, magical chaos, a quirky town, and a feline familiar bring humor and high-energy paranormal fun.
Quick Summary: Strange poppet dolls begin controlling townspeople, turning everyday life into bizarre chaos. When a murder follows, Fiona realizes the magic is deadly. With a killer manipulating more than minds, she must stop them before she becomes the next target.
◆ How to Cheat Your Own Death — by Kristen Perrin
Why You’ll Love It: Dual timelines, glamorous settings, and a slightly darker, layered mystery with historical intrigue.
Quick Summary: A present-day murder mirrors a decades-old crime recorded in family journals. As Annie investigates, past and present collide. The closer she gets, the more dangerous the truth becomes.
◆ Murder in a Lavender Daze — Daryl Wood Gerber
Why You’ll Love It: Spa setting, soothing self-care vibes, family helpers, and a clever cat create a relaxing-yet-dangerous cozy atmosphere.
Quick Summary: When a wealthy diva is found dead surrounded by lavender-scented clues, suspicion falls on her daughter. Emma investigates, uncovering grudges and hidden motives. With her family and cat by her side, she follows the scent trail to the truth.
◆ A Poisonous Pour — Maddie Day
Why You’ll Love It: Wine country setting, small-town drama, and a strong female sleuth duo.
Quick Summary: A controversial local figure is murdered after a tense public event. With suspicion falling on someone close to her, Cece investigates. The case reveals unexpected connections within the community.
◆ Some Like It Fudgy — Nancy Coco
Why You’ll Love It: Fudge shop setting, island charm, and classic cozy vibes with a touch of humor.
Quick Summary: When Allie finds a body during a goodwill visit, the suspect list grows quickly. As she uncovers secrets from the victim’s past, the case becomes more complicated. Finding the truth proves harder than it seems.
◆ Veiled Vows — Ileana Muñoz Renfroe
Why You’ll Love It: Wedding drama, psychic elements, a watchful ghost, and an observant rabbit make this a unique paranormal cozy.
Quick Summary: A bride vanishes before her wedding and is later found dead, though authorities call it an accident. Trapped in town by a storm, guests become suspects as secrets unravel. With psychic insight and supernatural help, the truth slowly emerges.
◆ This Weekend Doesn't End Well for Anyone — Catherine Mack
Why You’ll Love It: Tropical resort setting, writer conference chaos, humor, and lots of suspect-filled drama.
Quick Summary: A relaxing trip turns deadly when a body is found in Eleanor’s hotel room. Surrounded by fellow mystery writers, everyone becomes a suspect. Eleanor must solve the case before the weekend turns even more dangerous.
April 29, 2026
◆ The Afternoon Tea Murders — Helena Dixon
Why You’ll Love It: WWII setting, teashop charm, and classic British cozy feel.
Quick Summary: A teashop owner is found dead, tied to a larger mystery. As Jane investigates, danger escalates. Another murder raises the stakes.
April 30, 2026
◆ Art of Deception — Maxine Douglas
Why You’ll Love It: Art gallery setting, hidden clues in paintings, and a creative, puzzle-like mystery.
Quick Summary: A photograph reveals a strange detail tied to a past death. As Skye investigates, it becomes clear the image holds a hidden message. Someone is trying to tell the truth—without speaking.
◆ Legends Rise Over The Three Hounds Bakery — Julie Titterington
Why You’ll Love It: Adorable dogs, quirky roadside attractions, and a fun Bigfoot twist.
Quick Summary: A murder committed by someone in a Bigfoot costume shocks a small town. When clues suggest the culprit is closer than expected, Willa investigates. What starts as a strange case quickly becomes personal.
◆ The Mystery of the Silent Chamber — Ruth Baker
Why You’ll Love It: 1920s setting, classic locked-room mystery, and elegant historical vibes.
Quick Summary: A war hero is found dead in a locked room, ruled a suicide. Lady Mildred suspects otherwise. As she investigates, subtle clues begin to reveal a carefully staged crime.
