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Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery Series ( #4
Roastly Harmless
Dogs, danger, and dark roasted coffee. Clementine’s latest case has bite.
As a small-town business owner, Clementine Matthews is always ready to support a good cause, especially one involving coffee, community, and adorable rescue dogs. The annual Bark in the Hollow event is supposed to be a feel-good fundraiser for the local animal shelter, complete with wagging tails, fresh brews, and plenty of small-town charm.
Everything seems purrfect until the event’s four-legged master of ceremonies, a local celebrity pup with more social media followers than most humans in town, goes missing.
One missing mutt meets one nosy sleuth, and Clementine quickly realizes this dognapping may be more than a runaway dog case. With the town buzzing, the clues piling up, and someone trying to stay one paw ahead, Clementine must track down the culprit before they sniff her out first.
Roastly Harmless is the fourth book in the Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery series. If you love cozy mysteries with Gilmore Girls energy, small-town charm, coffeehouse gossip, lovable animals, and a side of murder, you’ll feel right at home in Roastwood Hollow.
Books may be read in any order:
Book 1: In Roast Mortem
Book 2: In Cold Brewed
Book 3: Roastly Apparitions
Book 4: Roastly Harmless
As a small-town business owner, Clementine Matthews is always ready to support a good cause, especially one involving coffee, community, and adorable rescue dogs. The annual Bark in the Hollow event is supposed to be a feel-good fundraiser for the local animal shelter, complete with wagging tails, fresh brews, and plenty of small-town charm.
Everything seems purrfect until the event’s four-legged master of ceremonies, a local celebrity pup with more social media followers than most humans in town, goes missing.
One missing mutt meets one nosy sleuth, and Clementine quickly realizes this dognapping may be more than a runaway dog case. With the town buzzing, the clues piling up, and someone trying to stay one paw ahead, Clementine must track down the culprit before they sniff her out first.
Roastly Harmless is the fourth book in the Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery series. If you love cozy mysteries with Gilmore Girls energy, small-town charm, coffeehouse gossip, lovable animals, and a side of murder, you’ll feel right at home in Roastwood Hollow.
Books may be read in any order:
Book 1: In Roast Mortem
Book 2: In Cold Brewed
Book 3: Roastly Apparitions
Book 4: Roastly Harmless
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 19, 2026
About the author
Kristin Helling
23 books43 followersKristin Helling writes stories that invite readers into small-town secrets and edge-of-your-seat suspense. She is the author of the Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery series, where charming coffee shops, quirky neighbors, and autumn festivals are never too far from a chilling murder. Kristin also writes thrillers and suspense novels, blending heart-pounding twists with deeply human characters who face danger, deception, and dark truths.
A lifelong booklover, Kristin grew up with a passion for storytelling and the idea that even the coziest places can hold the deepest mysteries. When she’s not writing, she owns a coffeehouse/roastery/bakery, co-owns her publishing company Wordwraith Books, is married to a photographer, and is Mama of two.
Her writing reflects her love of community, mystery, and the delicate balance of warmth and danger. Whether you prefer a comforting whodunit by the fire or a thriller that keeps you up all night, Kristin has a story to share.
📚 Series: Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery (In Roast Mortem, In Cold Brewed, Roastly Apparitions, with more to come!)
🔎 Genres: Cozy mystery, thrillers, suspense
☕ For fans of: Gilmore Girls, Agatha Christie, and stories that blend charm with chills
A lifelong booklover, Kristin grew up with a passion for storytelling and the idea that even the coziest places can hold the deepest mysteries. When she’s not writing, she owns a coffeehouse/roastery/bakery, co-owns her publishing company Wordwraith Books, is married to a photographer, and is Mama of two.
Her writing reflects her love of community, mystery, and the delicate balance of warmth and danger. Whether you prefer a comforting whodunit by the fire or a thriller that keeps you up all night, Kristin has a story to share.
📚 Series: Roastwood Hollow Cozy Mystery (In Roast Mortem, In Cold Brewed, Roastly Apparitions, with more to come!)
🔎 Genres: Cozy mystery, thrillers, suspense
☕ For fans of: Gilmore Girls, Agatha Christie, and stories that blend charm with chills
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May 23, 2026
Roastly Harmless was such a super cute, quick read. In addition to Clementine's developing sleuthing skills, I absolutely love watching the relationship between her and Simon develop. Their chemistry is fantastic, and the banter between all of the characters puts a smile on my face.
This story has the perfect mix of lighthearted wit, a puzzling whodunit, and excellent character dynamics that make it impossible to put down. If you are looking for a fast-paced, heartwarming cozy mystery then this is one you'll want to dive in to.
I can't wait to see what's next!
This story has the perfect mix of lighthearted wit, a puzzling whodunit, and excellent character dynamics that make it impossible to put down. If you are looking for a fast-paced, heartwarming cozy mystery then this is one you'll want to dive in to.
I can't wait to see what's next!
June 7, 2026
Such a fun series
This series is always entertaining and I just love the characters. Fun, entertaining quick read. Love a good cosy mystery between more serious books.
This series is always entertaining and I just love the characters. Fun, entertaining quick read. Love a good cosy mystery between more serious books.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews