There’s something magical about the bond between a reader and fall weather. Crunchy leaves, a warm mug of coffee or tea, and crisp autumn air create the perfect atmosphere for unwinding. To help you savor the season, BN Press is thrilled to present 10 of our favorite Cozy Mystery series to snuggle up with this November. Let’s turn the coziness up to 11!
Lovely Lethal Gardens Series by Dale Mayer
After a messy divorce leaves Doreen penniless, she gets a fresh start in her grandmother’s charming but rundown house. Unexpected roommates await her: a sassy parrot with a penchant for backtalk and a moody, massive cat.
Just as Doreen begins to settle in with her loyal basset hound, Mugs, a startling discovery disrupts her new life—a human finger in the garden. When police uncover a body linked to a decades-old mystery, Doreen’s grandmother is suddenly a prime suspect. Now, determined to clear her family’s name, Doreen dives into the case, to the dismay of local law enforcement.
Miss Fortune Series by Jana DeLeon
CIA assassin Fortune Redding’s latest assignment is anything but ordinary. Hiding out in the quirky town of Sinful, Louisiana, she hopes to blend in and stay under the radar. Her plans for a low-profile escape end abruptly when her dog unearths a human bone in the yard.
Now caught in the middle of a bayou murder mystery, Fortune teams up with a pair of elderly locals. Their sweet exteriors hide a fierce loyalty to their town. As the charming local deputy begins asking questions, Fortune relies on her wits, skills, and unlikely allies. She must solve the case before her cover—and her life—are blown.
Cleopatra Fox Mysteries Series by CJ Archer
December 1899. After the passing of her beloved grandmother, Cleopatra “Cleo” Fox hopes for a fresh start by moving into her estranged uncle’s luxurious London hotel. But her plans are upended when a guest is poisoned on Christmas Eve, plunging the hotel into scandal.
With the New Year’s Eve ball approaching and the hotel’s reputation at stake, Cleo realizes she can’t trust anyone—not the skeptical Scotland Yard officers nor the hotel’s dashing assistant manager. Racing against time, Cleo must uncover the killer hidden among the hotel’s elite guests and staff. Can she solve the mystery before the century turns, or will the murderer vanish into the new year?
Riverbend K-9s Series by KT Lee
Materials engineer Zoey Butler lands her dream job at Future State Energy, hoping to change the world. But an FBI raid for fraud turns her life upside down, leaving her jobless and under suspicion. With nowhere to turn, she contacts FBI Agent Alexis, the only person who believes in her innocence.
Zoey soon finds herself at the Riverbend K-9 Academy, training with a mischievous rescue dog named Tasha. She’s also working under the guidance of Agent Liam Graham. Just as Zoey starts to rebuild her life, the FBI realizes the Future State case isn’t over. She may hold the key to its darkest secrets. With Tasha and Liam as backup, Zoey returns to Future State to uncover the truth. She must act quickly, before the situation grows even more explosive.
Forever Bluegrass Series by Kathleen Brooks
Ryan Parker never expected to return to his hometown after years as an undercover FBI agent. But when he learns Sienna, the woman he once loved, is in serious trouble, he rushes back to Keeneston, Kentucky.
Sienna, now a successful sports psychologist, has made peace with her missed chance at love—until a murder pulls Ryan back into her life.As they work to uncover the truth, they realize the danger is greater than they thought, and old feelings rekindle. With danger lurking around every corner, Ryan and Sienna must face both their past and a fight for survival they never saw coming.
Frostfall Island Cozy Mystery Series by London Lovett
Anna St. James never expected to run a boarding house on the quaint and wild Frostfall Island, but now she couldn’t imagine life anywhere else. As owner of the Moon River Boarding House, she’s found a family among her eclectic and endearing tenants. Most days, Anna is content baking and tending to the house. But Frostfall has a way of throwing unexpected mysteries her way.
When a man dies in a pirate battle reenactment, Anna is drawn into another murder investigation—a role the locals expect from her. But this time, there’s an added layer of mystery involving her new tenant, Nathaniel—a man with piercing blue eyes and a past he’s not eager to share. With secrets lurking at every turn, Anna will need all her sleuthing skills to solve the case.
Maple Syrup Mysteries Series by Emily James
When former defense attorney Nicole inherits her uncle’s maple syrup farm, she hopes it’s her chance to escape the world of crime for a simpler, sweeter life. But her plans quickly sour when she suspects her uncle’s “suicide” wasn’t what it seemed.
The local police chief doesn’t want trouble in their quiet tourist town, but a helpful (and all-too-charming) county medical examiner agrees to dig deeper. Drawn back into mysteries she thought she’d left behind, Nicole must decide if the truth is worth the risk—especially when it’s as sticky as maple syrup.
An Alice Bloom Cozy Mystery Series by Fiona Grace
For landscape designer Alice Bloom, plants are her life’s passion. But her dream project at a beautiful Italian villa takes a dark turn when a notorious socialite is found dead among the marigolds—and Alice becomes the prime suspect.
To clear her name, Alice must use her botanical expertise to dig into a tangle of secrets hidden among the villa’s elite guests. But with budding romance on her mind, she’ll have to stay focused if she hopes to unearth the truth before it’s too late. Full of charm, intrigue, and surprises, Alice’s story will keep you guessing—and laughing—until the last page.
An Accidental Alchemist Mystery Series by Gigi Pandian
Moving to Portland, alchemist Zoe Faust hopes to leave her past behind and start fresh. But her plans are interrupted by an unexpected guest: a living, breathing gargoyle named Dorian, a French chef with an ancient secret. Dorian needs Zoe’s alchemical expertise to decode a centuries-old text, a request she’s hesitant to accept.
When a crime occurs right on her doorstep, Zoe realizes she can’t escape her old life just yet. Now, with her new friend’s fate hanging in the balance, she’ll have to dive into the mysteries of her past to solve the case—and maybe cook up a few surprises along the way.
Includes recipes!
Pippa Darling Mysteries Series by Jenna Bennett
England, April 1926. When the Duke dies after a tense family meeting, everyone assumes the old man’s fiery temperament finally got the best of him. But when his valet is found shot dead the next morning in the hedge maze, suspicion sweeps through Sutherland Hall.
Among the summoned guests is Philippa “Pippa” Darling, who isn’t worried for herself. But when her friend Christopher becomes a suspect, she steps in to uncover the truth. With everyone hiding secrets and Scotland Yard closing in, Pippa must unmask the killer before an innocent person takes the fall. She’ll do whatever it takes—even if it means throwing a few guilty parties to the wolves.
With the chill settling in, there’s no better time to curl up with a cozy mystery. Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or just looking for a getaway, these series bring just a bit of warmth, laughter, and intrigue to your autumn evenings. Happy reading, and may your November be as cozy as the mysteries within these pages!
Cheers!
B&N Press Team
