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Best Cozy Animal Mystery

Mistletoe Murder (Dewberry Farm Mysteries Book 4)
When she's not selling her jams, soaps, and mistletoe bundles at the Buttercup Christmas Market, she's enjoying cozy evenings by the fire with her knitting group--or her handsome veterinarian boyfriend Tobias Brandt. Killer Jam is filled with a good mystery, delightful characters, and a fun setting that will bring cozy readers back for many more visits ." I look forward to reading more about Lucy and her escapades in Buttercup, Texas , and hope we see a lot more of a certain fine lookin' veterinarian!" She lives in Austin, Texas with two sassy children, her husband, and a menagerie of animals, including twenty-three fish, two rabbits, and a rescue dog named Little Bit. When she's not chauffeuring children or coming up with creative ways to kill people, you can usually find Karen hiding away with a book, dodging laundry, playing in the kitchen, or attending martial arts classes.
Reviews
"Murder is always depressing, but especially at the holidays, and when Lucy Resnick is asked to help clear the name of her friend's sister who is accused of killing her cheating husband she has her work cut out for her."
"The Dewberry Farm series has really grown on me."
"I enjoyed the story line but I hope the Vet takes a more active role with his sweetie in the future."
"Another great Dewberry Farm mystery, this time with Christmas flavor true to the central Texas area."
"I absolutely loved this book."
"I read it over the holidays and murder aside, it was perfect reading for Christmas."
"Another super Christmas mystery cozy from my new favorite author!"
"WOW this was a fabulous,ours book."
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Operation Tropical Affair: A seat-of-your-pants, wildlife crime fighting romantic adventure in steamy Costa Rica (Poppy McVie Mysteries Book 1)
Special Agent Poppy McVie's new partner expects her to look pretty and keep her mouth shut. Not while animals are being trafficked from the steamy jungle of Costa Rica and the bad guys are getting away with it. But when he learns what she’s been up to, the sparks fly between them and the real trouble begins. If you like a fun, thrilling adventure with a strong, feisty female protagonist working with a partner she can’t stand (or can she? “Extremely well written, fast paced, with some great characters, particularly the feisty, head-strong Poppy.”. 100% of the profits from the sale of this book are donated to a wildlife charity of your choice. --Paul Doiron, Edgar award nominated author of The Poacher's Son 100% of the profits from the sale of this book are donated to a wildlife charity of your choice.
Reviews
"It's full of action, great characters, thrilling scenarios and hilarious dialogue. She's witty, funny as hell and isn't afraid to step in to back her beliefs. He's sexy, a great agent and has his hands full when dealing with Poppy."
"Found the book to be somewhat formulaic."
"I felt like I could see and feel the animals."
"Could not put it down until I had completed reading the book."
"Good character development, likeable but with flaws."
"She's smart and fiesty and is a heroine who can take out the bad guys and make me laugh, all at the same time."
"Quick read."
"For animal lovers, this book would probably be great reading."
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The Christmas Letter: A Cozy Mystery (A Tess and Tilly Cozy Mystery Book 1)
If you love small towns, endearing relationships, food, animals, and a touch of murder, you will love this new mystery series by Kathi Daley, author of the popular Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery Series.
Reviews
"Set in the small town of White Eagle, Montana, the main character, Tess and her dog, Tilly, are known by the area residents as their mail person."
"And the way the ending left another ongoing story while finishing up the main mystery."
"The book was ok."
"I recommend this book if you are looking for a good cozy mystery."
"Enjoyed the new series."
"Love the new series."
"Tess is not happy finding her friend dead and is determined to find out who killed him."
"Close knit community, murder, awesome pets, and a millionaire."
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Best Cozy Culinary Mystery

The Lighthouse Keeper
Hoping to clear his name, Dawn returns to Starlight Cove, her idyllic hometown on Lake Michigan, where the doomed vessel sleeps beneath the beam of a ramshackle lighthouse. “I wanted to stay in Starlight Cove—Cynthia Ellingsen’s fictional town is magical, and its people and its mysteries, both past and present, are too much fun to leave behind.” —Alison Atlee, author of The Typewriter Girl.
Reviews
"The boat sank in a terrible storm that lost many lives over 100 years ago, but not all on board perished. Can Dawn unravel each tiny clue while she learns who she can trust and who she cannot, while trying to open her heart for real love?"
"A nice romantic mystery, quick read, and thoroughly enjoyable story!"
"Traditional mystery love story evolution too."
"A wonderfully cozy story that is both easy to follow and full of local color."
"Nice light reading departure, Plot is well thought out and the character ensemble It’s quite interesting."
"I chose this review as this book had a good story line."
"This book kept me guessing until the end."
"I haven’t read a romance novel for years, but this book adds enough mystery to have kept me reading."
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Best Cozy Crafts & Hobbies Mystery

The Lighthouse Keeper
Hoping to clear his name, Dawn returns to Starlight Cove, her idyllic hometown on Lake Michigan, where the doomed vessel sleeps beneath the beam of a ramshackle lighthouse. “I wanted to stay in Starlight Cove—Cynthia Ellingsen’s fictional town is magical, and its people and its mysteries, both past and present, are too much fun to leave behind.” —Alison Atlee, author of The Typewriter Girl.
Reviews
"The boat sank in a terrible storm that lost many lives over 100 years ago, but not all on board perished. Can Dawn unravel each tiny clue while she learns who she can trust and who she cannot, while trying to open her heart for real love?"
"A nice romantic mystery, quick read, and thoroughly enjoyable story!"
"Traditional mystery love story evolution too."
"A wonderfully cozy story that is both easy to follow and full of local color."
"Nice light reading departure, Plot is well thought out and the character ensemble It’s quite interesting."
"I chose this review as this book had a good story line."
"This book kept me guessing until the end."
"I haven’t read a romance novel for years, but this book adds enough mystery to have kept me reading."
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