Tessa Aura Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mysteries Filled with Heart, Humor & Dog Detectives
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About Tessa
Hello, I’m Tessa Aura.
I love writing intriguing whodunits that keep readers guessing while bringing a touch of warmth and charm to every story. My books feature quirky small towns, sassy dog sidekicks, and murder (but make it cozy). Whether you’re craving coastal Maine mysteries or Italian culinary adventures, there’s a series waiting for you.
Latest Mysteries
Do Not Disturb…For Good
Release Date: January 16, 2026
When Penelope Sinclair and her chihuahua shelter at Wintermere Inn, they expect cocoa and warm fires, not Arthur Beale’s corpse before breakfast, poisoned by sugar in his locked room.
Penelope can handle the cold. But if she doesn’t unmask this murderer fast, things might get deadly icy.
★4.6/5 stars
Book 7 in the Penelope Sinclair series
Murder Beneath the Ice
Release Date: February 6, 2026
Harper and Maggie head to Cedar Falls Lodge when a guest vanishes without a trace.
With Biscuit, leading them through the drifts, they uncover something darker. Clara’s clues point to Lily Dray, a teen who disappeared there decades ago…and to someone at the lodge determined to keep both stories buried.
★4.8/5 stars
Book 8 in the Maggie Wright series
Shaken, Not Stirred…To Death
Release Date: March 6, 2026
When developer Martin Hale is found dead along Bath’s riverfront and a matching snow globe appears at Penelope Sinclair’s doorstep, it’s clear this isn’t an accident…it’s a message for her.
With her Teacup Chihuahua, Teo, at her side and Detective Caleb Grant determined to shut her down, she starts following the cracks
If she doesn’t stop this soon, she will be next!
Book 8 in the Penelope Sinclair series
Popular Mystery Series
SERIES 1: PENELOPE SINCLAIR MYSTERIES
When boutique owner Penelope Sinclair isn’t running her charming shop in Bath, Maine, she’s stumbling over dead bodies. Good thing Teo—her teacup chihuahua with an attitude—has a nose for clues! From Christmas festivals to antique shop secrets, Penelope and Teo solve murders while navigating small-town drama.
Perfect for readers who love: Seasonal mysteries, coastal Maine charm, found family vibes, and a chihuahua who steals every scene.
SERIES 2: MAGGIE WRIGHT MYSTERIES
Private investigator Maggie Wright doesn’t go looking for trouble, but trouble has a way of finding her. Alongside Biscuit, her loyal mutt with detective instincts that rival her own, Maggie tackles everything from recovery camp murders to locked-room bookstore mysteries across the stunning landscapes of Ashford Crossing.
Perfect for readers who love: PI mysteries, outdoor adventures, complex plots, and a dog who’s equal parts sidekick and hero.
SERIES 3: MOLLY MONTGOMERY MYSTERIES
Running a bed and breakfast in cozy Maple Lake should be peaceful, until Molly Montgomery keeps finding bodies! Whether it’s a pet store pandemonium, a fall festival felony, or a wedding turned deadly, Molly and her chihuahua Mitz are always in the thick of it.
Perfect for readers who love: B&B settings, autumn vibes, wedding mysteries, and cozy small-town warmth.
SERIES 4: SIMPLY SCRUMPTIOUS MYSTERIES
What happens when murder meets Tuscany? The Simply Scrumptious series takes you to the sun-drenched hills of Italy, where different protagonists face delicious mysteries involving pasta, wine, and—of course—murder. With Pepperoni, Corky, and Cinnamon the beagles sniffing out clues and Italian charm.
Perfect for readers who love: Italy, culinary mysteries, food and wine, armchair travel, and international settings.
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