Tag: Cozy Mystery

Review: Two Purloined Pillows by Allie Pleiter

Review: Two Purloined Pillows by Allie Pleiter

Two Purloined Pillows (Nimble Needle #2) written by Allie Pleiter narrated by Carrie Coello My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: It’s been a little over a year since Shelby started managing Nina’s Nimble Needle following her office-romance and career implosion. Next, Shelby is excited to oversee two well-known needlepoint designers who will be participating in the town’s first two-week-long arts festival . . . Laura Bitters and Paul Bardo have each stitched up one-of-a-kind pillows that should be big wins for the Nimble Needle at the festival’s auction . . . […]

Posted May 13, 2026 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 2 Comments

Review: The Pawful truth by Miranda James

Review: The Pawful truth by Miranda James

The Pawful Truth (Cat in the Stacks #11) written by Miranda James narrated by Erin Bennett My Rating: 3 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: In addition to his library duties and his role as doting grandad, Charlie has enrolled in an early medieval history course offered by young, charismatic professor Carey Warriner. Charlie feels a bit out of place – his fellow classmates are half his age – except for Dixie Bell Compton, another “mature” student. When Charlie hears an angry exchange between her and their professor, his interest in piqued. He’s even […]

Posted May 4, 2026 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 1 Comment

Review: A Mythical Case of Homicide by Melissa Erin Jackson

Review: A Mythical Case of Homicide by Melissa Erin Jackson

A Mythical Case of Homicide (A Mythical Pet Sitting Mystery #4) by Melissa Erin Jackson My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery/ Cozy Fantasy Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: This year’s festival season will be perilous. Zombie cactus season has officially begun in Axia, and Deandra is not having a good time. The town is preparing for a festival to honor the versatile plant, and it’s giving Dee—a recovering barista—Pumpkin Spice Latte–season flashbacks. Most shop owners in Axia are taking part in the cactus-themed festivities, and Quinn and Rularo Greenwood are no exception. Their shop, InkCraft, […]

Posted May 1, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Mystery, Review / 6 Comments

Review: A Poisonous Pour by Maddie Day

Review: A Poisonous Pour by Maddie Day

A Poisonous Pour (Cece Barton Mystery #3) by Maddie Day My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: Since moving from L.A. to California’s verdant wine country, widowed single mom Cece Barton has gone from Colinas wine bar manager to wine bar owner—with a chaser of sleuthing . . . It’s Memorial Day weekend and Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley is buzzing with activity. For Cece, business at Vino y Vida is going great, as is her romance with new beau, Benjamin. Meanwhile, Cece’s neighbor, Richard Flora, is stirring up controversy with his newest […]

Posted April 29, 2026 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 4 Comments

Review: Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley

Review: Cheddar Off Dead by Julia Buckley

Cheddar Off Dead (Undercover Dish Mystery #2) written by Julia Buckley narrated by Ann Marie Lee My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: From the author of The Big Chili comes her latest mystery about caterer and cook Lilah Drake who is up to her elbows in deadly trouble during the Christmas holidays… The Christmas holidays are one of Lilah’s favorite times of the year, filled with friends, family, and, of course, tons of food orders for her covered dish clients. But Lilah’s Yuletide cheer ends when she sees a most Grinch-like […]

Posted April 13, 2026 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 2 Comments

Review: Manifesting and Mischief by Beth Dolgner

Review: Manifesting and Mischief by Beth Dolgner

Manifesting and Mischief (Crones of a Feather #3) by Beth Dolgner My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Paranormal Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: A bossy witch, a bag full of cash, and supernatural allies. Can words really be deadly? Wintertime in Foxfire Haven heats up with the arrival of a brash witch intent on buying the town newspaper. At the same time, other newcomers to the magical town are raising eyebrows everywhere they go. When the witch winds up dead, Hazel Underwood is determined to solve the murder. After all, a member of her own coven […]

Posted April 6, 2026 by Lola in Fantasy, Review / 4 Comments

Review: Dead and Berried by Peg Cochran

Review: Dead and Berried by Peg Cochran

Dead and Berried (Cranberry Cove #3) written by Peg Cochran narraed by Romy Nordlinger My Rating: 4 stars Genre: Cozy Mystery Age Category: Adult Type of romance: m/f Blurb: It’s June in Cranberry Cove, and Monica Albertson’s plan to sell cranberry relish to chain stores is taking off. The cranberry bogs are in bloom, and local beekeeper Rick Taylor and his assistant Lori Wenk are bringing in bees to pollinate the blossoms. When a fatal prick fells Lori, the buzz is that Rick is to blame. In trying to clear her friend’s name, Monica discovers that more than a few […]

Posted April 1, 2026 by Lola in Mystery, Review / 2 Comments