An atmospheric small town cozy mystery with a psychic heroine, a decades old cold case, and plenty of millennial charm. Goodreads | The Mystic and the Missing Girl Release date: September 8, 2026 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genre: Cozy Mystery Narrator: Veronica Hortiguela Synopsis: Reluctant psychic Drew Benson can read tarot cards and get impressions from … Continue reading The Mystic and the Missing Girl by Vikki VanSickle
This Changes Everything by Danielle McKechnie
A Heartfelt Romance About First Love, Second Chances, and Love Triangles Goodreads | This Changes Everything Release date: September 8, 2026 Publisher: Harper Perrenial Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: An aspiring actor caught on the Hollywood roller coaster is torn between following her dreams and choosing between two of her own leading men—her childhood sweetheart and … Continue reading This Changes Everything by Danielle McKechnie
Power by Kathy Lockheart
A high stakes, twisty forbidden workplace romance with a morally gray CEO, explosive chemistry, and standout duet narration. Goodreads | Power Release date: August 31, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Romance Synopsis: I wrote a revenge list about my boss and accidentally handed it to my new CEO. Then I accidentally slept with that billionaire CEO. You'd … Continue reading Power by Kathy Lockheart
Death by Pumpkin Spice by Alex Erickson
Death by Pumpkin Spice Is Where the Bookstore Café Mysteries Finally Clicked for Me Goodreads | Death by Pumpkin Spice Release date: September 27, 2016 Publisher: Kensington Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: Bookstore café owner Krissy Hancock would rather spend Halloween serving pumpkin goodies than wearing costumes with Pine Hills’ wealthiest at Yarborough mansion, especially when … Continue reading Death by Pumpkin Spice by Alex Erickson
Death by Tea by Alex Erickson
Death by Tea Continues the Bookstore Café Mysteries with a Stronger Character Focus Goodreads | Death by Tea Release date: November 24, 2015 Publisher: Kensington Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: Mystery lovers have descended on Pine Hills for this year’s book club competition, to be held at Krissy Hancock’s bookstore café. But the killer in their … Continue reading Death by Tea by Alex Erickson
Between a Roquefort and a Hard Place by Linda Reilly
Another cozy return to Balsam Dell with high stakes for Carly and Ari, but a mystery that was easier to solve than some of the earlier installments. Goodreads | Between a Roquefort and a Hard Place Release date: April 21, 2026 Publisher: Beyond the Page Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: Restaurant owner Carly Hale Mitchell has … Continue reading Between a Roquefort and a Hard Place by Linda Reilly
Death by Coffee by Alex Erickson
A Promising Start to the Bookstore Café Mysteries Goodreads | Death by Coffee Release date: May 26, 2015 Publisher: Kensington Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: When Krissy Hancock and her best friend Vicki decide to open a bookstore café in their new town of Pine Hills, they decide to call it "Death by Coffee," after Krissy’s … Continue reading Death by Coffee by Alex Erickson
August 2026 Reading Recap: Fall Reading Has Officially Taken Over
My August 2026 reading recap featuring standout romances, cozy mysteries, thrillers, series guides, and the books currently keeping me entertained. August was a BIG reading month around here. The kids went back to school, which apparently means I suddenly have time to read all the books again, and I finished 35 books this month. 😂 … Continue reading August 2026 Reading Recap: Fall Reading Has Officially Taken Over
It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh
A twisty Clare Mackintosh thriller with a standout full cast audiobook. Goodreads Release date: September 22, 2026 Publisher: Sourcebooks Audio Genre: Mystery/Thriller Narrators: Richard Armitage, Samuel Barnett, Tuppence Middleton and Vineeta Rishi Synopsis: He has a secret. She knows he's lying… YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE Nadeeka is certain Jamie is having … Continue reading It’s Not What You Think by Clare Mackintosh
Falling for Peachtree Bluff by Kristy Woodson Harvey
A Cozy Southern Family Drama Full of Small Town Charm, Family Secrets, and Fall Reading Vibes Goodreads | Falling For Peachtree Bluff Release date: September 15, 2026 Publisher: Gallery Genre: Contemporary Fiction Synopsis: Welcome to Peachtree a sweet, cozy small town where family is everything. The “go-to for elevated beach reads,” (People), Kristy Woodson Harvey, … Continue reading Falling for Peachtree Bluff by Kristy Woodson Harvey
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