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
Tag: Cozy Mystery
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
Pumpkin Vice Café by Ellie Alexander
A cozy fall mystery filled with delicious baked treats, autumn vibes, wedding drama, and a clever murder investigation in Ellie Alexander’s Bakeshop Mysteries. Goodreads | The Pumpkin Vice Cafe Release date: September 29, 2026 Publisher: Minotaur Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: Another delicious installment in the Bakeshop Series set in Ashland, OR! As autumn settles over … Continue reading Pumpkin Vice Café by Ellie Alexander
Edam and Weep by Linda Reilly
A family centered cozy mystery that raises the stakes for Carly, brings even more heart to Balsam Dell, and delivers my favorite installment of the series so far. Goodreads | Edam and Weep Release date: July 9, 2025 Publisher: Beyond the Page Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: When a fundraiser turns fatal, Carly Hale is confronted … Continue reading Edam and Weep by Linda Reilly
You Feta Watch Out by Linda Reilly
A festive Balsam Dell mystery filled with Christmas cheer, old friends, found family, and enough cheesy puns to make any cozy mystery reader smile. Goodreads | You Feta Watch Out Release date: November 19, 2024 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: Humbug! leads to Homicide! in the new Grilled Cheese Mystery by Linda … Continue reading You Feta Watch Out by Linda Reilly
Brie Careful What You Wish For by Linda Reilly
A summery Balsam Dell mystery with a surprisingly twisty murder, lovable new characters, and enough grilled cheese to make me abandon my TBR all over again. Goodreads | Brie Careful What You Wish For Release date: April 9, 2024 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: When a mean and quarrelsome woman is found … Continue reading Brie Careful What You Wish For by Linda Reilly
Cheddar Late Than Dead by Linda Reilly
A snowy return to Balsam Dell brings another entertaining mystery, deeper relationships, and even more reasons to want to move into Carly’s cozy little Vermont world. Goodreads | Cheddar Late Than Dead Release date: January 31, 2023 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: A bridal shower gone bad quickly becomes the swiss of … Continue reading Cheddar Late Than Dead by Linda Reilly
Apple Pies and Poisoned Lies at the Cider Falls Festival by Traci Hall
A picture perfect fall setting, an apple orchard full of secrets, and enough cozy autumn vibes to make this foodie mystery feel like a crisp October day in book form. Goodreads | Apple Pies and Poisoned Lies at the Cider Falls Festival Release date: August 25, 2026 Publisher: Kensington Cozies Genre: Cozy Mystery Synopsis: For … Continue reading Apple Pies and Poisoned Lies at the Cider Falls Festival by Traci Hall
