I like light clean romance in a cozy mystery. Light romance that doesn’t overshadow the mystery since that’s why I read cozy mysteries. I don’t mind if the main character dates a law enforcement person or not as long as they are confident in themselves and bring that to the relationship. I do like romances that start with a friendship and then several books down the line blossom into a marriage. I do like the series to continue when the characters are married so we can see that side of the relationship too. I don’t like love triangles and cheating in cozy mysteries. I feel like the author writes a love triangle to add conflict when solving the mystery is enough of a conflict for me.
Likes:
- Light romance – not taking away from the mystery
- Clean Romance
- Friends first
- Second chance love with childhood sweetheart or friend
- Love after loss of spouse
- Romance with older characters
- Romance that each person is there for one another/true partners
- Romances that move to marriage
- Books that take place after the marriage
- Law enforcement and non-law enforcement romances
- Main character confident in relationship
Dislikes:
- Romances that overshadow the mystery
- Love Triangles
- Cheating
- Spicy romance and hooking up
- Excessive pining over love interest
What are your thoughts, like, and dislikes on romances in cozy mysteries? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a comment below.
Cozy Mystery Cat 