All Tessa Aura Mysteries
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20+ Cozy Mysteries Featuring Dog Detectives, Small-Town Charm & Murder (But Make It Cozy)
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Latest Mysteries
Do Not Disturb…For Good
Series: Penelope Sinclair Mysteries #7
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Murder Beneath the Ice
Series: Maggie Wright Mysteries #8
Release Date: February 6, 2026
Shaken, Not Stirred…To Death
Series: Penelope Sinclair Mysteries #8
Release Date: March 6, 2026
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, quirky locals, and the occasional romantic tension with Detective Caleb Grant.
Perfect for readers who love: Seasonal mysteries, coastal Maine charm, found family vibes, and a chihuahua who steals every scene.
Shop ’til You Drop Dead
Book 1 of 8: A Penelope Sinclair Series
Dead Man’s Hand
Book 2 of 8: A Penelope Sinclair Series
Signed, Sealed and Stabbed
Book 3 of 8: A Penelope Sinclair Series
Scooped, There It Is…Dead
Book 4 of 8: A Penelope Sinclair Series
Life of Pie…Cut Short
Book 5 of 8: A Penelope Sinclair Series
Deck the Halls…Dead
Book 6 of 8: A Penelope Sinclair Series
Do Not Disturb…For Good
Book 7 of 8: A Penelope Sinclair Series
Shaken, Not Stirred…To Death
Book 8 of 8: A Penelope Sinclair Series
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. With her trusted friend Detective Harper by her side and dangerous secrets from her past surfacing, Maggie’s cases are never simple.
Perfect for readers who love: PI mysteries, outdoor adventures, complex plots, and a dog who’s equal parts sidekick and hero.
Fatal Check-In
Book 1 of 8: A Maggie Wright Series
Secrets in the Pines
Book 2 of 8: A Maggie Wright Series
Murder and Memories
Book 3 of 8: A Maggie Wright Series
Buried Truths
Book 4 of 8: A Maggie Wright Series
Footnotes of a Felony
Book 5 of 8: A Maggie Wright Series
Ledger of Lies
Book 6 of 8: A Maggie Wright Series
Locket, Lies and Deadly Pearls
Book 7 of 8: A Maggie Wright Series
Murder Beneath the Ice
(Coming Feb 2026)
Book 8 of 8: A Maggie Wright Series
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. These heartwarming mysteries celebrate community, friendship, and the kind of small-town charm that makes you want to move to Maple Lake.
Perfect for readers who love: B&B settings, autumn vibes, wedding mysteries, and cozy small-town warmth.
Murder at Maple Lake
Book 1 of 4: A Maple Lake Cozy Mystery
Pandemonium at the Pet Store
Book 2 of 4: A Maple Lake Cozy Mystery
Felony at the Fall Festival
Book 2 of 4: A Maple Lake Cozy Mystery
Murder at the Marriage Nuptials
Book 4 of 4: A Maple Lake Cozy Mystery
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 around every corner, these culinary cozy mysteries are perfect for armchair travelers and food lovers alike.
Perfect for readers who love: Italy, culinary mysteries, food and wine, armchair travel, and international settings.
Perished by Pasta
Book 1 of 3: A Wine and Dine Cozy Murder Mystery
Peril by Pinot
Book 2 of 3: A Wine and Dine Cozy Murder Mystery
Demise by Dessert
Book 3 of 3: A Wine and Dine Cozy Murder Mystery
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