Tessa Aura Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mysteries Filled with Heart, Humor & Dog Detectives

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.

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

★4.7/5 stars

Book 8 in the Penelope Sinclair series

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Dead Quiet at the Cabin

Release Date: April 3, 2026

A rental cabin and an unidentified body!

A man is found dead in a rental cabin in the isolated woods. Dead quiet. No witnesses. No explanation. No easy answers.

Private investigator Maggie Wright finds a body, cryptic notes, and no clue as to who the victim is, or who wanted him gone, in this gripping cozy mystery.

Book 9 in the Maggie Wright series

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Legend Has It…Murder

Release Date: May 1, 2026

When Oliver, a visiting historian, collapses during a walking tour of Bath’s most famous disappearance, antique shop owner Penelope Sinclair expects a tragic medical emergency, not a mystery.

But when strange clues begin appearing around town. Penelope realizes someone is deliberately fueling the town’s obsession with its oldest legend.

Book 9 in the Penelope Sinclair series

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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