May 1, 2026
◆ Big Deal – Kirsten Weiss
Why You’ll Love It: A hilarious tone, high-stakes poker setting, and a determined sleuth give this cozy a bold, fast-paced edge.
Quick Summary: When a former client is murdered, Alice dives into a case tied to a glamorous poker tournament—and a dangerous figure from her past. With secrets, rivalries, and high-stakes deception at play, one wrong move could be deadly.
◆ Legend Has It...Murder – Tessa Aura
Why You’ll Love It: Small-town legends, hidden clues, and a sharp-eyed Chihuahua create a classic cozy setup with a playful twist.
Quick Summary: When a historian collapses during a walking tour, Penelope Sinclair initially assumes it’s a tragic accident—until strange clues begin appearing across town. As the mystery ties back to a century-old disappearance, she must uncover the truth behind the legend before it turns deadly.
◆ Olive Groves & Alibis – L. G. Reed
Why You’ll Love It: Wine country charm, friendship-driven sleuthing, and a lovable dog companion make this a relaxing yet engaging cozy.
Quick Summary: Hoping for a peaceful retirement, Rose MacGillivray instead finds herself investigating a murder when her friend is framed. As secrets unravel beneath Paso Robles’ idyllic surface, Rose must uncover the truth before the real killer gets away.
May 2, 2026
◆ Murder in Rome – T A Williams
Why You’ll Love It: Italian scenery, a loyal canine companion, and a classic investigative duo bring irresistible travel cozy vibes.
Quick Summary: Dan Armstrong heads to Rome to investigate a suspicious death tied to a wealthy financier. But when another murder follows, the case becomes far more personal—and far more dangerous.
May 4, 2026
◆ Tides, Lies, and Alibis – Taffy Beach
Why You’ll Love It: Coastal charm, quirky locals, and a bakery-centered mystery make this a quintessential small-town cozy.
Quick Summary: When a bake-off turns deadly and her friend is implicated, Kate MacGregor digs into a mystery tied to long-buried family secrets. As gossip spreads and tensions rise, she must uncover the truth before the town jumps to the wrong conclusions.
May 5, 2026
◆ Dragged to Death – Frank Anthony Polito
Why You’ll Love It: A vibrant drag show setting, strong community bonds, and witty sleuthing bring a fresh, fun energy to the genre.
Quick Summary: When a performer is found dead backstage, PJ and JP dive into a mystery filled with rivalries and hidden secrets. As they investigate, they uncover tensions within a tight-knit community.
◆ Rye or Die – Victoria Kazarian
Why You’ll Love It: Bakery charm, Halloween festivities, and small-town drama blend into a cozy with heart and humor.
Quick Summary: When a body turns up at a haunted maze event, bakery owner Gracie must investigate while juggling personal and professional challenges. As secrets surface, she realizes the case is more complicated than it first appears.
◆ Snow Motion – Cindy Davis
Why You’ll Love It: Snowy isolation, layered personal drama, and a close-knit group of suspects create a suspenseful cozy atmosphere.
Quick Summary: Avery Winston faces a shocking personal twist when her supposedly dead husband reappears—just as she’s pulled into a murder investigation during a snowstorm. Trapped with suspects and rising tension, she must uncover the truth quickly.
◆ A Zoom with a View – Jess Cannon
Why You’ll Love It: Social media satire, small-town drama, and a messy personal life make for a relatable, modern cozy.
Quick Summary: After returning to her hometown, Leo discovers a dead body that pulls her into a murder investigation—while her own past and relationships complicate everything. As suspicion grows, she must uncover the truth to protect someone she loves.
May 7, 2026
◆ Bites and Bad Blood – Sue Hollowell
Why You’ll Love It: Beach festival vibes, food stalls, and small-town tension create a lively and immersive cozy setting.
Quick Summary: When a festival promoter turns up dead, Tilly must untangle a web of shady deals and hidden motives. As the investigation unfolds, she realizes someone is manipulating more than just business opportunities.
◆ The Proof is in the Banana Pudding – Addison Moore
Why You’ll Love It: Retro vibes, humor, and a paranormal twist make this a fun, over-the-top cozy experience.
Quick Summary: During a 1950s-themed Mother’s Day celebration, a murder turns a cheerful event into chaos. With supernatural clues and plenty of suspects, Lottie must solve the case before things spiral further.
May 8, 2026
◆ Hopeful in Texas – Diana Xarissa
Why You’ll Love It: Travel adventures, midlife reinvention, and recurring murder mishaps create a relatable, character-driven cozy.
Quick Summary: Holly’s latest trip takes a dark turn when a new friend goes missing. As she investigates, she uncovers secrets tied to the past and realizes danger may be closer than she thought.
◆ A Maypole of Deceit – Victoria Tait
Why You’ll Love It: Classic British village charm, seasonal festivities, and gentle humor deliver a traditional cozy feel.
Quick Summary: When a disappearance and murder disrupt May Day celebrations, Dotty Sayers must untangle a web of secrets threatening her community. As tensions rise, trust begins to unravel.
May 9, 2026
◆ A Dead Heat – Poppy Bridgeman
Why You’ll Love It: Political intrigue meets small-town charm, with a clever food-based crime at the center.
Quick Summary: When a mayoral candidate is poisoned at a public event, diner owner Eliza investigates a case full of hidden agendas. As secrets surface, she realizes the truth could shake the entire town.
May 11, 2026
◆ Murder With a Mug of Hot Cocoa – Kristy T Dixon
Why You’ll Love It: Community events, cozy drinks, and relationship drama create a warm yet suspenseful atmosphere.
Quick Summary: A grand opening turns deadly when a guest collapses, leading Ivy into a mystery tied to a dating service. As connections emerge, she must determine whether love—or something darker—is behind the crime.
May 12, 2026
◆ Croissants and Conspiracy – PJ Sterling
Why You’ll Love It: A blend of cozy bakery charm and high-stakes conspiracy adds depth and intrigue.
Quick Summary: When a skeleton discovery uncovers long-buried secrets, Penny is drawn into a dangerous investigation that stretches beyond her small town. As the stakes rise, she must uncover the truth before everything collapses.
◆ Hot Wings and Homicide – Carmela Dutra
Why You’ll Love It: Food truck chaos, sibling sleuths, and festival vibes bring fast-paced fun with plenty of small-town drama.
Quick Summary: When a notoriously harsh food critic is found dead at a major food festival, all signs point to Beth and her twin brother. With their business—and freedom—on the line, Beth digs into rivalries and secrets to uncover who really had a reason to kill.
◆ Mares and Murder – Leslie Langtry
Why You’ll Love It: A dude ranch setting, humor, and an adventurous group dynamic make this a lively, action-filled cozy.
Quick Summary: A remote trail ride turns dangerous when a murder leaves a group stranded in the wilderness. With no easy escape, Merry must uncover the killer before things escalate further.
◆ Murder Like Clockwork – Nicola Whyte
Why You’ll Love It: A clever locked-room-style mystery with quirky amateur sleuths and a puzzling missing body twist.
Quick Summary: After discovering what appears to be a brutal murder, Audrey is stunned when the police find no evidence of any crime. Determined to prove what she saw, she teams up with an unlikely ally to uncover the truth behind a mystery that doesn’t quite add up.
◆ Murder, She Wrote – Jessica Fletcher & Barbara Early
Why You’ll Love It: Classic cozy comfort with Jessica Fletcher, plus a fun trivia-show setting and nostalgic mystery references.
Quick Summary: What starts as a friendly trivia competition quickly turns deadly when a crew member is murdered on set. Jessica must untangle motives behind the scenes while navigating a cast full of secrets and hidden agendas.
◆ Voted Most Likely to Murder – Lacey Moone
Why You’ll Love It: High school reunion drama, second chances, and friendship-fueled sleuthing create strong emotional stakes.
Quick Summary: When a former classmate is murdered at a reunion, Belinda teams up with an old rival to uncover the truth. As tensions resurface, they must navigate both past and present conflicts.
May 13, 2026
◆ Murder with a Side of Shrimp and Grits – Skylar Warren
Why You’ll Love It: Southern charm, diner life, and a food-centered mystery make this a deliciously cozy read.
Quick Summary: When a customer dies after eating at her diner, Jessie becomes the prime suspect. Determined to protect her family legacy, she sets out to uncover who tampered with the food—and why.
May 14, 2026
◆ Lilies, Lilacs, & Lies – Kristy Tate
Why You’ll Love It: A cozy florist shop, a returning hometown heroine, and a long-buried mystery ready to bloom again.
Quick Summary: When a decades-old missing persons case resurfaces in her backyard, Lyla finds herself pulled into a mystery tied to her town’s past. As secrets unravel, she must uncover what really happened before history repeats itself.
May 15, 2026
◆ Creep a Close Watch – Patti Larsen
Why You’ll Love It: A darker edge, personal stakes, and psychological tension add depth to this cozy mystery.
Quick Summary: When a stalker ties Delaine to a murder, her past resurfaces in dangerous ways. As she investigates, she must navigate both the case and the growing threat around her.
May 17, 2026
◆ Espresso Espionage – Tonya Kappes
Why You’ll Love It: Coffee shop charm, small-town gossip, and a lively amateur sleuth make this a quintessential cozy read.
Quick Summary: Roxanne Bloom trades her legal career for life behind the coffee bar—but trouble follows when murder disrupts her new beginning. As rumors swirl, she must dig into secrets brewing beneath the town’s friendly surface.
May 19, 2026
◆ Roastly Harmless – Kristin Helling
Why You’ll Love It: Dogs, coffee culture, and community events create a warm, feel-good mystery with playful stakes.
Quick Summary: When a beloved local dog goes missing during a community event, Clementine jumps into action. But what starts as a simple search quickly uncovers deeper trouble, putting her in the middle of a much bigger mystery.
◆ A Tart to Die For – E. Hazard
Why You’ll Love It: A charming New Zealand setting, café life, and a glamorous stranger with secrets to hide.
Quick Summary: When a mysterious visitor is poisoned after stirring up suspicion in town, café owner Tamsin investigates a web of stolen items and hidden identities. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the truth becomes.
May 21, 2026
◆ Cinnamon and the Spirit of Spruce – Amanda Sterczyk
Why You’ll Love It: Festive charm, magical touches, and animal sidekicks create a warm, low-stakes holiday cozy.
Quick Summary: When a beloved Christmas display goes missing just days before an important village competition, Rowan must uncover the truth to save her community. Along the way, she discovers secrets tied to family legacy and tradition.
◆ Quilts, Clues & Carnations – Kathryn Mykel
Why You’ll Love It: A cozy quilt shop, snowy setting, and a clever locked-room mystery with seasoned sleuths.
Quick Summary: What begins as a quiet holiday shop-sitting gig turns into a puzzling investigation when a body is discovered inside a locked building. With no clear way in or out, the mystery quickly deepens.
May 22, 2026
◆ The Book Club Murders – Maggie Allswell
Why You’ll Love It: A book club turned sleuthing team, witty banter, and classic cozy puzzle-solving energy.
Quick Summary: When a local librarian’s death is ruled an accident, Judy and her fellow book club members suspect otherwise. As they investigate, they uncover secrets that prove fiction isn’t the only place murder happens.
May 26, 2026
◆ The Chowder House Murder – Lee Hollis
Why You’ll Love It: A multi-generational family, coastal Maine setting, and a deliciously dramatic food rivalry.
Quick Summary: When a customer dies after eating a signature chowder, suspicion falls on a rival cook with a long-standing grudge. Determined to uncover the truth, a grandmother and granddaughter team up to solve the case.
◆ Coastal Views to Die For – Sam Lumley
Why You’ll Love It: Travel writing, romantic tension, and a dramatic coastal setting filled with family secrets.
Quick Summary: A scenic assignment turns deadly when a body is discovered at a seaside inn. As tensions rise among a complicated family, Oliver must uncover who stands to gain the most from the chaos.
◆ The Diva Hosts a Murderer – Krista Davis
Why You’ll Love It: Entertaining tips, holiday hosting chaos, and a stylish sleuth juggling family and mystery.
Quick Summary: A festive gathering takes a deadly turn when a guest is murdered and suspicion hits close to home. As secrets unfold, Sophie must balance hosting duties with solving a very personal case.
◆ Dungeons and Danger – Elizabeth Penney
Why You’ll Love It: A haunted castle setting, ghost hunters, and a touch of historical intrigue.
Quick Summary: When a historian is murdered during a lively festival, clues point to hidden treasure and long-buried secrets. With tensions rising, Nora must uncover the truth before another tragedy strikes.
◆ Homicide on the Range – Rosalie Spielman
Why You’ll Love It: A dude ranch getaway, a colorful group of suspects, and high-stakes danger in the wilderness.
Quick Summary: What should be a relaxing ranch retreat turns deadly when a member of the group is murdered. With danger closing in from all sides, Tessa must figure out who she can trust.
◆ Murder Most Delicious – Danielle Postel-Vinay
Why You’ll Love It: Parisian charm, foodie culture, and a unique sleuth with an extraordinary sense of smell.
Quick Summary: When a famous chef is poisoned, Olivia becomes the prime suspect. To clear her name, she teams up with a group of local sleuths to uncover the truth behind the crime.
◆ Murder on the Rocks – T E Kinsey
Why You’ll Love It: A classic British duo, a remote island setting, and a storm-trapped mystery full of secrets.
Quick Summary: A weekend getaway turns sinister when theft and murder strike a group of guests cut off from the mainland. With suspects all around, Lady Hardcastle must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
◆ Strife over Spells – Kat McGee
Why You’ll Love It: A magical tea shop, witchy vibes, and a cozy filled with quirky paranormal mishaps.
Quick Summary: When a rival’s dangerous knockoff products lead to a deadly outcome, Fiona must prove her innocence. As she investigates, she uncovers a tangled web of sabotage and secrets.
May 28, 2026
◆ Patchwork of Suspicion – Kathryn Mykel
Why You’ll Love It: A retirement community full of crafty characters and a quilting-centered mystery with depth.
Quick Summary: After a shocking death at a quilting festival, Stella uncovers secrets tied to a valuable piece and hidden truths. As tensions rise, she must stitch together the clues before the killer escapes.
◆ Valentine's Death in Stickleback Hollow – C. S. Woolley
Why You’ll Love It: A classic British historical setting with traditional sleuthing and village intrigue.
Quick Summary: When a death disrupts village life, Lady Sarah steps in to investigate. As secrets emerge, she must untangle the truth behind the crime.
May 31, 2026
◆ Binding Evidence – Dani Wood
Why You’ll Love It: A small-town setting, a loyal dog companion, and a mystery rooted in community secrets.
Quick Summary: When a troublesome newcomer is found dead, suspicion spreads across the town. As hidden motives come to light, Tessa must uncover who was desperate enough to kill.
◆ Murder in the Boston Public Garden – Andrea Kress
Why You’ll Love It: A richly detailed historical setting with high society drama and classic investigative intrigue.
Quick Summary: A glamorous garden party turns deadly when a guest is found murdered. With connections on both sides of society, Amanda must navigate secrets and status to uncover the truth.
