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September 2023 New Book Releases

A Chapter on Murder (Bookstore Mystery Series #3)

It’s Christmas in Riddleton and crime novelist turned amateur sleuth, Jen, is in desperate need of a cozy festive season running the town's local bookstore.

But, between trying to drum up…

Bake, Batter, and Roll (Cookies & Chance Mystery #13)

Full time baker and part time sleuth Sally Muccio has witnessed many bizarre events during her lifetime. But one thing that she never expected to see was her sensible grandmother on a dating show.

Senior Moments…

Case of the Bleus (The Cheese Shop Mystery #4)

Cheesemongers from across the Northwest have come to the Sonoma Valley for the Northwest Cheese Invitational. As owner of the local cheese shop, Curds & Whey, Willa Bauer loves it. The event showcases custom cheese creations, and it’s…

Chili Chili Bang Bang (Chef-to-Go Mystery #4)

Dani Sloan will have to solve the Chili Challenge murder before she or one of her fellow competitors’ chances of surviving the contest aren’t worth a hill of beans. Once again, it looks like Dani’s best-laid plans have been blown up...…

Christmas Mittens Murder (3 Christmas Stories by Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, Maddie Day)

Just in time for the holiday season, a new mystery collection featuring cozy mystery novellas by Lee Hollis, Lynn Cahoon, and Maddie Day!

DEATH OF A CHRISTMAS MITTEN KNITTER by LEE HOLLIS
The church…

Dead on Target (Agatha Raisin Mystery Series #34)

NOTE: R.W. Green co-authored this book. A visit to the local village fete for a spot of fun and relaxation turns into a nightmare for Agatha Raisin when she discovers the body of the local landowner in…

Death by a Thousand Sips (A Witches Brew Mystery #2)

Ever since she moved to Raven Creek, Washington, Phoebe Winchester knew she would have to grow accustomed to having a lot on her plate. She’s beginning to make the Victorian manor she inherited from her dear and adventurous Aunt Eudora feel…

Death by Peppermint Cappuccino (Bookstore Cafe Mystery #12)

Christmas has come to Pine Hills, and Krissy’s blooming relationship with Officer Paul Dalton has her in an especially festive mood. The café’s new seasonal signature drink is a hit too. But not everyone shares the same holiday spirit.…

Death in the Romance Aisle (Survivors' Book Club #3)

Rarity is excited about expanding the romance section of her store—but not nearly as excited as her best friend Sam is about reuniting with her brother after many years. Marcus makes the trek from California to Arizona, is welcomed with a…

Hanging by a Thread (Sewing Studio Mystery #2)

Some of the independent shops in this sleepy town are barely hanging on financially—and that includes Sarah’s Sweets, Abbey’s aunt’s bakery. The shop’s advantage—aside from the deliciousness of its products—is the fact that it’s the only…

Have Yourself a Deadly Little Christmas (Year Round Christmas Mystery #6)

It’s the beginning of December in Rudolph, New York, America's Christmas Town, and business is brisk at Mrs. Claus’s Treasures, a gift and décor shop owned by Merry Wilkinson. The local amateur dramatic society is intensely preparing a…

Having a Fudgy Christmas Time (Candy-Coated Novella #11a)

Carol is looking forward to finishing plans for the Mackinac Island Senior Center Christmas Ball. But when she arrives at the center, she finds the door jimmied open and a dead man inside. The victim is a local senior who seems to have been…

Killer Hooks (Crochet Mystery Series #15)

Molly Pink and the Tarzana Hookers have to read between the lines when a bookstore event turns fatal in the new Crochet Mystery by national bestselling author Betty Hechtman.

There’s never a dull moment for amateur…

Macchiato Murder (Killer Coffee Mystery #13)

Welcome to the Bean Hive Coffee Shop where the coffee and gossip is hot!

Get ready for a hauntingly delightful addition to the Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery series! Roxanne Bloom, the tenacious owner of the Bean Hive Coffeehouse,…

Murder and Mamon (Tita Rosie's Kitchen #4)

When murder mars the grand opening for Lila Macapagal’s aunties’ new laundromat, she will have to air out all the dirty laundry in Shady Palms to catch a killer…

Lila Macapagal's godmothers April, Mae, and June—AKA…

Murder by Invitation Only (Phyllida Bright Mystery #3)

“A murder will occur tonight at Beecham House . . .” Who could resist such a compelling invitation? Of course, the murder in question purports to be a party game, and Phyllida looks forward to using some of the deductive skills…

Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind (High Cotton Mystery #1)

When rotten-to-the-core Payton Wilder winds up dead in Savannah, Nola Cottonwood’s two aunts are suspects in the murder. Can Nola find the real killer, and how will the others help them get away with it.


Now You See It (Witch City Mystery #13)

Just married, Lee and her husband, Detective Sergeant Pete Mondello, are settling into their new home when Lee is dubbed WICH-TV’s new “Historical Documentary Chief Executive.” Her first subject is the brand-newSalem…

Quilt Complex (Southern Quilting Mystery Series #17)

When a quilter unexpectedly perishes, it seems everyone has a quilt complex.

In the picturesque village of Dappled Hills, the peacefulness is shattered when a local quilter is found murdered. Mona, known for her sharp…

Seams Deadly (Measure Twice Sewing Mystery #1)

When sewist Lydia Barnes finds a dead body soon after moving to a new town, she will need more than shear luck to find the killer, in this novel perfect for fans of Molly MacRae and Anna Gerard.

Lydia Barnes is…

Serving Up Spite (A Cook-Off Mystery #8)

With international cuisine on the menu for her next cook-off, Sherry Oliveri experiments with one dish after another looking for that perfect killer recipe. But her competitive drive gets put on the back burner when her friend Patti calls…

The Body in the Dunk Tank (Sunset Lodge Mystery #4)

It’s time for the annual Nightshade Winter Festival, and Abigail Clark is happy to volunteer her time to help out at the week-long charity fundraising event. She’s only been at the fairgrounds for a short while before she stumbles across a…

The Dangers of Candy Canes (Jaine Austen Mystery Novella)

When a wealthy suburbanite takes a lethal tumble off his roof while installing a giant candy cane, the roofing contractor being held responsible for murder asks freelance writer Jaine Austen to investigate. But solving this untimely holiday…

The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club #4)

It's rarely a quiet day for the Thursday Murder Club.
Shocking news reaches them—an old friend has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing.

The gang's search leads them into the…

The Last Donut (Donut Shop Mystery #58)

Donutmaker Suzanne Hart’s life is changing too fast for her, so when friend and bookstore owner Paige Hill offers her a weekend away, she jumps at the chance. Things aren’t all they seem though, and Suzanne is again dropped into a situation…

The Raging Storm (Detective Matthew Venn #3)

When Jem Rosco—sailor, adventurer, and legend—blows into town in the middle of an autumn gale, the residents of Greystone, Devon, are delighted to have a celebrity in their midst. But just as abruptly as he arrived, Rosco disappears again,…

Witness in the Wedding (Inn at Holiday Bay #24)

In book 24 in the series, love is in the air as one of Holiday Bay's favorite couples decide to wed. Abby is determined to give her friends their perfect day in spite of the series of unfortunate events that prove to be almost more of a…