Peril & Prayer by Olivia Matthews

June 23, 2018

If you didn’t meet Sister Lou (Louise) LaSalle in the first mystery in the series, Mayhem & Mass, there’s no reason you can’t pick up the second cozy. Olivia Matthews gives enough backstory in Peril & Prayer to make it easy for a new...

Death and a Pot of Chowder by Cornelia Kidd

June 11, 2018

Under the pseudonym Cornelia Kidd, author Lea Wait launches another mystery series set in Maine. If the first in the series is an example, we’re in for a delightful time. The first Maine Murder mystery is Death and a Pot of Chowder. Kidd is another author...

Cake & Punishment by Maymee Bell

May 07, 2018

If you like Tonya Kappes’ humor and Southern knowledge in her mysteries, you’ll welcome her debut as Maymee Bell, author of Cake & Punishment. It’s once again set in Kentucky, and features a quirky cast of strong Southern women. It’s a...

Claws for Concern by Miranda James

April 24, 2018

It’s always a pleasure to return to Mississippi to the world of Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel. Although Charlie gets involved in murder investigations, he’s grounded with his job, his family, and good friends. It was time to pick up Miranda...

Antique Blues by Jane K. Cleland

April 21, 2018

I have to admit that I read so many mysteries that, over the years, I’ve dropped some series that I used to enjoy. They no longer seem fresh or the characters haven’t changed. But, I always look forward to the next Josie Prescott Antiques mystery. Author...