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Cozy Mystery Dream Team

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What amateur sleuth, best friend, cozy companion (animal), and love interest would make your cozy mystery dream team and why?

Amateur Sleuth – I had to cheat on this and say Charlotte’s Angels and Sarah Grayson from the Second Chance Cat mystery series by Sofie Ryan – I know when they are on the case it will be solved.

Best Friend – Megan from The Noodle Shop series by Vivien Chien – She is always there for Lana even if she wants to do something crazy like meet with a murderer. Plus, she got Lana a book on how to investigate crimes. That was the best! I’m like why don’t other amateur sleuths get a book on how to investigate crimes.

Cozy Companion – Hercules and Owen from Magical Cats mystery series by Sofie Kelly – their abilities to disappear and walk through walls and doors could come in handy to apprehend the murderer. Plus, they are super loyal to Kathleen and want to help her solve the crimes. We will have to have a lot of sardine crackers on hand to keep them happy though.

Love Interest – Mike “Sully” Sullivan from Library Lovers mystery series by Jenn McKinlay – He’s my fictional boyfriend LOL. He was in the military and always ends up getting Lyndsey out of trouble so he is a good love interest to have.

What is your Cozy Mystery Dream Team? Please leave a comment.

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Cozy Mystery Series I’ve Re-Read

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I never used to re-read but then last year I decided to do some re-reads and grew to love them. I felt the same way as I did the first time I read these series. These are a few cozy mystery series that I love and have re-read. I highly recommend them! I can’t wait to do more re-reads this year!

What are your thoughts on re-reads? What cozy mystery series have you re-read or want to re-read? Please leave a comment.

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How I Discovered Cozy Mysteries, My First Cozy Mystery Series, and Library Love

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I first discovered cozy mysteries in the New Release section of my local public library. I was just looking for my next read and the punny title and cute cover drew me in.

My first cozy mystery series is Magical Cats by Sofie Kelly. This series is still amongst my favorites of all time. It has some of my favorite themes cats and library. When I mention this series to others they often ask me if this is a kid or adult series.

I love the public library. There is something magical and enchanting about finding the right book to suit my mood. Reading a book is like embarking on an adventure to me.

How did you discover cozy mysteries? What was the first cozy mystery series you read? Do you love the library as much as I do? Please leave a comment.

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My Thoughts On Romance In Cozy Mysteries

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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.

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Why I Read Cozy Mysteries

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  • I love finding clues and solving puzzles – like crossword puzzles and brain teaser puzzles
  • There is a puzzle/murder/crime that gets solved by the end of the book
  • A wrong gets righted/justice for the victim and those who care about them
  • Small town or strong community feels
  • Sweet, clean romance
  • No sex scenes
  • No graphic violence
  • No swearing
  • Single main character
  • Older main character
  • Animal Companions – Cat, Dog, Bird, Donkey (yes, donkey!), etc.
  • Great side characters
  • Crime solving teams like Charlotte’s Angels and Team Cheese
  • Learning about different occupations/hobbies
  • Punny Titles
  • Humor
  • Short chapters with cliffhangers or hooks at the end – makes me feel accomplished
  • Short books – makes me feel accomplished
  • Series – I love to stay with the characters and community for a long period of time when I’m enjoying them

Why do you read cozy mysteries? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please leave a comment.

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What is a cozy mystery?

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A cozy mystery or cozies are a mystery subgenre where all of the violence/murder takes place off stage and usually take place in a small town or a tight knit community. They have an amateur sleuth that solves the crime with a lot of quirky side characters. A lot of times the amateur sleuth is a woman but many cozy mysteries are now featuring an amateur sleuth that are men. There is no profanity, sex, or violence. Cozy mysteries are written with a theme like a hobby, an occupation, or an animal which makes them fun to read.

While de-emphasizing sex and violence cozy mysteries are focused on puzzle solving rather than suspense. The puzzle solving aspect makes these books perfect to get your mind off of things going on in your life.

What are you waiting for? Explore a cozy mystery today!