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Nova Walsh

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in Albuquerque, The United States

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Mystery, Romance

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Diane Mott Davidson, Carolyn Haines, Elizabeth Peters, Janet Evanovich

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Author Nova Walsh writes cozy mysteries full of humor, shenanigans, and friendships that last a lifetime. She mixes in a healthy dose of amateur sleuthing, some slow-burn romance, and a pinch of comedy in every book she writes.

Nova is a former chef/caterer who still loves to cook but loves to write even more. She’s an enthusiastic, if not totally successful gardener who loves travel, wine, and hanging out with friends.

Nova grew up in the southwest, and now lives in Galveston, Texas with her husband and son. When she isn’t writing, she’s often cooking, gardening, hiking, feeding stray animals, or trying to make her way through her endless TBR pile.

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	Death and Wedding Cake (Sugar Creek Mystery #1) 4.12 avg rating — 1,644 ratings — published 2023 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Cozy Corner Book Store (Maple Grove #1) 3.23 avg rating — 1,376 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lava Cake and Lies (Moonstone Bakery #1) 4.29 avg rating — 789 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Peaches (Sugar Creek Mystery Series) 4.41 avg rating — 724 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Fondue 4.44 avg rating — 500 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Blackberry Pie (Sugar Creek Mystery Series) 4.43 avg rating — 407 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Sugar Stop Chocolate Shop (Maple Grove #2) 3.62 avg rating — 491 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cupcakes and Crime (Moonstone Bakery #2) 4.39 avg rating — 378 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death and Eggnog (Sugar Creek Mystery Series Book 5) 4.39 avg rating — 313 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scones and Secrets (Moonstone Bakery #5) 4.51 avg rating — 279 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Christmas in Sugar Creek

I am writing today to let you all know about a new Sugar Creek story collection! I know it’s a bit of a surprise release… it was a surprise to me too, if I’m being honest. And it’s all because the characters of Sugar Creek were disappointed in me. They knew that all kinds of other cozy mystery characters were getting holiday stories and they wanted their own Christmas collection, too.

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The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond (The Last Kids on Earth #4)

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Great Expectations

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“It wasn’t quite ten yet, but the town was already waking up, the soft patter of rain against the windows adding to the comforting hush of the bookstore. Outside, Maple Street lay still, the orange and red leaves swirling along the sidewalk like confetti, signaling the arrival of autumn—my favorite season.”
― Nova Walsh, The Cozy Corner Book Store

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“You were given the amazing ability to create universes out of twenty six letters and you're going to the mall? Are you nuts?”
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