Murder, Local Style Series: Orchid Isle Mysteries #3 Author: Leslie Karst Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: Hawaii Release Date: April 7, 2026, by Severn House Pages: 240 Summary: Retired caterer Valerie Corbin investigates a suspicious poisoning in this Orchid Isle cozy culinary mystery, featuring a feisty queer couple who swap surfing lessons for sleuthing sessions in […]
The Baroness’ Choices of New Books Publishing This Week 2026, Week 15’s New Books My choices for this week include Adventure Fantasy, Cozy Culinary Mystery, Young Adult Romantic Mystery, Romantic Comedies, and Contemporary Romance. Happy Easter! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day! We are in the fourth month of the year, so how […]
Arson, Old Lace and Murder Series: Charlie Kingsley Mysteries #8 Author: Michele Pariza Wacek Genre: Cozy Mystery Setting: 1990s Redemption, Wisconsin Release Date: March 25, 2026, by Love-Based Publishing Pages: 200 Summary: Charlie Kingsley is not a private investigator. She makes and sells custom teas out of her home. Which is why she initially refused […]
A Staged Death Series: Lady Librarian Mysteries #4 Author: Samantha Larsen Genre: Historical Mystery Setting: 1787 Bath, England Release Date: March 31, 2026, by Dreamscape First Listening Length: 8 hours and 30 minutes Summary: A cozy historical mystery set in the 18th century—perfect for Bridgerton fans! 1787, Bath. Mrs. Tiffany Lathrop has catalogued the entire library […]
Driftless Spirits Series: Secrets in Casten’s Horn #1 Author: Karen Ringel Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Setting: Casten’s Horn, Wisconsin Release Date: October 30, 2025, by Casten House Books Pages: 280 Summary: Charlotte Burke can’t shake her recurring dream. Over and over again she dreams of finding a mysterious journal on a candlelit desk while wandering […]
Two Purloined Pillows by Allie Pleiter has Shelby entertaining two very different needlers. Will Shelby catch Laura Bitters’ mystery? Shelby Phillips Shelby Phillips is the youngest daughter of Nina Phillips. She is the manager at Nina’s Nimble Needle and will have a big job keeping two different needlers groups for the town’s art festival. Shelby […]
The Inn on Harmony Island by Anne-Marie Meyer is a wonderful start to a new series for a first-time reader of this author. Is Shelby strong enough to deal with her grandma’s estate? Shelby Shelby is one of the three main characters in this novel. She is the granddaughter of Charlotte Cane and the main […]
Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields is a coming-of-age story about John “Scooter” Finley. Can Scooter get the film equipment he so desperately wants? John David “Scooter” Finley is the oldest of the two Finley siblings and wants to become a film director one day. Well, that day is coming up […]