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Jen Dodrill

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Jen Dodrill brings inspiration and hope to life through the pages of her books, telling heartfelt stories that shine in both good and challenging times. A mother of five and a proud grandma, she writes cozy mysteries, romantic suspense, and women’s fiction—fueled by her love of reading and all things coffee. Learn more at jendodrillwrites.com.
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	Birds Alive! 4.57 avg rating — 96 ratings — published 2024 — 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
	Where's the Quetzal? 4.57 avg rating — 37 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
	Finding Ginny 4.59 avg rating — 34 ratings — 2 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
	Trinity Sands Beach Club (Second Chances: Romance & Mysteries Book 1) by Jen Dodrill (Goodreads Author), Sharon H. Carpenter, Deborah Sprinkle (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 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
	No Egrets: (An Empty-nesters Cozy Mystery, book 3) (The Empty-nesters Cozy Mystery series) 4.75 avg rating — 8 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
	Bedlam at Bridal Falls: A Christian Christmas Cozy Mystery Novella Collection (Second Chances: Romance & Mysteries Book 2) by Jen Dodrill (Goodreads Author), Deborah Sprinkle (Goodreads Author), Sharon H. Carpenter 0.00 avg rating — 0 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

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Clean Fall Reads: Cozy Books to Read This Autumn

**This post, originally posted in October 2025, has been added to and updated as of September 2026. **

Looking for clean fall reads with no spice? I’ve gathered some of my favorite clean books to read in the fall, from cozy romances and contemporary fiction to classics, historical fiction, and mysteries.

When the leaves begin changing colors and the temperature drops, there’s nothing better than cur

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Page One to Done: Finish Your Novel in 30 Days with the Fast Drafting Method

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