Tag: Cozies

Hallmark Mystery Movie Review

Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery – Hallmark+

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In this movie, Hannah gets involved with two mysteries. There are some interesting new elements in this movie not just the two mysteries but also you get to see Dolores as a PI, Chad in the courtroom, and Hannah get involved in ways that are different than all of the other movies. Chad secret gets revealed to Hannah in this one. Also, there is lots of cat action too. Moisha is in this one a lot. Plus, count how many cat tops Hannah wears in this one. This movie is not to be missed!

I recommend this movie just make sure you have a Chocolate Cheesecake and coffee when watching! Based on the book Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke.

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Favorite Series Spotlight

Favorite Series Spotlight – Nick and Nora Mysteries by TC LoTempio

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The two main character Nick (a cat) and Nora Charles (the Main Sleuth) are a reference to The Thin Man movies. There are some Thin Man spoilers in this series.

Nora Charles is a former Chicago Investigative Reporter that moves back to her hometown in California after her mom’s death to run her deli.

Nora and Nick don’t know each other at first but their meet cat is so cute that it’s sure to make you want to keep reading.

There are great mysteries in each book that are solved by the end but there is an overarching mystery spanning many books involving Nick.

Nora is a likeable character that draws on her experience and contacts from her Chicago days to help get to the bottom of the mysteries while still running her mom’s deli and writing for an online magazine Noir. She has a lot of character development throughout.

Nick is my favorite cozy mystery cat character. He loves to spell out clues with Scrabble tiles and loves to get his paws dirty at the crime scenes.

The writing is wonderful. The mysteries, the characters and there relationships, and Nick seems very much like a human. This series has both funny and serious moments.

I highly recommend you check this series out!

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Do you like looking for antiques? Try these cozies!

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What are your favorite antique cozy mysteries? Do you like antiquing? Please leave a comment.

Author Spotlight

Author Spotlight – Krista Davis

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Krista Davis is one of my favorite cozy mystery authors. I’ve read two of her three series in their entirety and loved them. I love the way she writes characters and the setting. It makes me want to live in these cozy mystery series. I highly recommend trying her books out.

Paws and Claws

This series is amongst my favorite cozy mystery series. It’s the cozy mystery setting I’d most like to live in. I did email the author to ask if it’s a real place and sadly she said no but I still think she’s keeping a secret! I love the way the companions and setting are revealed in the first book. It made me want to read the rest of the series as fast as I could. This author writes interesting, likeable characters and a fantastic setting. The animal companions are a plenty and are also written very well. The mysteries are always interesting. This is a great cozy mystery series for foodies as delicious food is always mentioned. There are holiday themed books too. I highly recommend this series!

Pen and Ink

I was apprehensive about reading this series since coloring isn’t a hobby of mine and the setting of Washington DC isn’t a small town. I was very pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this series. The characters, setting, and mysteries are top notch. I especially love how the main character draws the clues to the mystery being a coloring book artist. That is very unique for a cozy mystery. It’s a very bookish and creative series. Also, Mr Dubois gives me life. If you know, you know! I highly recommend this series!

Domestic Diva

I’ve only read the first book in this series and will be continuing. This is different from the other series but is done in a similar writing style. Great mysteries and characters, a fantastic setting and delicious food, and a wonderful animal companion. There are holiday themed books too. All the things I love in a cozy mystery series. I can’t wait to continue!

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2026 New Releases

New Cozy Mysteries – May 2026

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Series Review

Series Review – Furry Friends by Laura Scott

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Ally Winters a young veterinarian that is starting over after a failed engagement and practice partnership goes back to her hometown of Willow Bluff, Wisconsin (near Lake Michigan). Her grandfather Oscar who is a true crime fan helps her solve the cases.

I really enjoyed this series. It was interesting getting an inside view of a young veterinarian starting her practice in a small town. There are plenty of vet scenes (sensitive readers check out trigger warnings) along with sleuthing out the mysteries. There is also some humor in the series usually involving her grandfather. There is one thing he does a lot that had me cracking up each time. The mysteries had me on the edge of my seat to try to solve them and I loved the characters and setting. I hope there are more books in this series as I would definitely continue and I highly recommend it!

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Annie's Attic Mysteries

Want To Try Some New Cozy Mysteries? Try Annie’s Attic Mysteries On Kindle Unlimited

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These are wholesome cozy mystery series that you may not be aware of. They are series that have the same characters and settings but are written by different authors. The ones I’ve read are very consistent between books.

All of these series are available on Kindle Unlimited except Vineyard Quilt Mysteries. More information about Kindle Unlimited

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Have you tried any of these Annie’s Attic Mysteries? Which are your favorites? I’ve read Secrets At Castleton Manor and recommend it! Please leave a comment.

2025 New Releases

Reviews of A Zappy Little Christmas, Poison and Prejudice, and Crime Rangoon

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I really enjoy this series. It’s unique having a middle aged sleuth and her daughter, a hardware store, and some light paranormal activity that is quite heartwarming and cozy. This is a great mystery that I didn’t figure out although maybe you can. There are some Christmas elements in it but it’s not over the top Christmas like other Christmas cozies. This series also doesn’t have romance in it which I know some readers are looking for. I highly recommend this series and book!

I love this series and this is my favorite book in the series. It was full of twists, turns, and secrets. I didn’t want to put it down. The mystery was fantastic and I didn’t figure out the reveal. Although, I face palmed at one thing I should have figured out. You probably will too. There is also Jewish representation and an Author’s Note about it which made this a great cultural experience too. I highly recommend this series and book! I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

I really enjoyed the mystery. Lana and Adam had to work together in this mystery which was really fun. Megan and Kimmie were also involved. With all of them working on this together there were some really funny parts. I found myself laughing a lot while reading this book. The mystery is solved in this as always but there are some things that happen in this book that makes me want to pick up the next book in the series right away. I highly recommend this series and book!

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2026 New Releases

New Cozy Mysteries – April 2026

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Hallmark Mystery Movie Review

March Mystery Movie Review Madness – All Manners of Murder: A Nelly Knows Mysteries Hallmark+

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If you love mysteries and When Calls The Heart than this one is for you!

This is a fun closed door mystery at a dinner party full of people aka suspects. Our main character Advice Columnist Nelly and Detective are in attendance as well. This mystery had twists, turns, and many secrets. Everybody looked guilty. I figured out part of the reveal but not all of it. Plus, there is an adorable dog in it. I highly recommend this movie and series!

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