Cozy Mysteries discussion

Hi,
I have just discovered cozies in the past year or so and find that I like the ones with romance in them like maggie barbieri (murder 101 series), Cleo Coyle's Coffeehouse mysteries, linda lael millers Mojo Sheepshanks, Merline Lovelaces Samantha Spade mysteries, etc. Can you all recommend some more in this vein? In terms of topics I like everything from paranormal to cooking/food, to crafting etc. I sense a whole new world of books headed my way!

I like Deanna Raybourn's series that starts with Silent in the Grave. It won the Romance Writers of America award in 2008 for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements. I don't like romances at all, but this is one of my favorite series.

Well, for paranormal there's always the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris! Kate Collins Flower Shop series has a bit of romance in them.

Hi Shay!
Thanks for the suggestion, you must be a mind reader because I just finished that series (well the ones she has published so far). The nook had a bundle with the first three books for 9.99 (bargain!) and then I bought the other two. Very good series. I also read the first in the Tasha Alexnader series that is supposed to be similar but I did not like it nearly as much and decided not to continue with that series.

Hi Melodie,
I have read the Sookie books and think they are ok, but I LOVED her Harper Connlly and Lily Bard series's. I am going to go check out the bn store for the Kate Collins series.
Thanks for the suggestions!

How about Truly, Madly? That has romance.

Lauren Willig's series that starts with The Secret History of the Pink Carnation? I know there's a Christmas one, too. Oh, and Jana Deleon has a few series that are humorous, romantic leaning mysteries.

I LOVE the Pink Carnation series! Much better than the Tasha Alexander, though I must admit I've only read one of the Alexander books so may not be being fair since it is not a large enough sample of her books.

The Haunted Bookshop series by Alice Kimberly develops a romance between the human shop owner and the ghost of the 1940's P. I. as the series goes on.

Two great series (not quite a cozy, but not far off), with great relationships and awesome heroes.

A defense lawyer and his new legal clerk (Lydia) in the Texas panhandle. Great characters and the narrative switches between Lydia and Jenner (a cop). Probably only available used.


Slightly futuristic (by about 50 years) and set in NYC. Eve is a tough cop who had a horrible childhood and Roarke is mega-millionaire ex-thief who is totally swoon-worthy. The books really pick up around #3, when Eve gets a trainee and it is fun to watch all the characters grow. Just listed the first seven as there are over 20 books in this series.



Actual cozies:
This series is just starting but has romance potential.


Only two books so far, but a great relationship story (practically strangers marrying, he has to report for duty, she goes on with life as normal then he comes back and wants to be a husband).


Just a hint of romance so far, but lots of great characters and good stories. Just don't read while you're hungry.


And finally, not really a cozy and just the hint of romance so far, but a great read (if you like humor)

John wrote: "The Haunted Bookshop series by Alice Kimberly develops a romance between the human shop owner and the ghost of the 1940's P. I. as the series goes on."I read a few hard boiled detective stories so that series is great dcombo of cozy and hard nose detective. Glad to see someone else likes this series as well!

Lisa wrote: "John wrote: "The Haunted Bookshop series by Alice Kimberly develops a romance between the human shop owner and the ghost of the 1940's P. I. as the series goes on."I read a few hard ..."

I love this series too Lisa!

Susie in KS wrote: "Lisa wrote: "John wrote: "The Haunted Bookshop series by Alice Kimberly develops a romance between the human shop owner and the ghost of the 1940's P. I. as the series goes on."I rea..."But I don't think any new one's are coming soon, any info on this???

Lisa wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "Lisa wrote: "John wrote: "The Haunted Bookshop series by Alice Kimberly develops a romance between the human shop owner and the ghost of the 1940's P. I. as the s..."

New one coming at the beginning of next year. I really like this series too!

I like the romantic interest of Bubbles of the Sarah Strohmeyer Bubbles series and her hunk.

Lisa wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "Lisa wrote: "John wrote: "The Haunted Bookshop series by Alice Kimberly develops a romance between the human shop owner and the ghost of the 1940's P. I. as the s..."

Lisa, the book coming out in March of 2011 will be "The Ghost and the Bogus Bestseller". Sounds like a good one ;)

Susie in KS wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Susie in KS wrote: "Lisa wrote: "John wrote: "The Haunted Bookshop series by Alice Kimberly develops a romance between the human shop owner and the ghost of the 1940's P..."Thanks! Can't wait!

I think the Maggie Barbieri Murder 101 series has some romance.

Thanks so much! So many great suggestions.

Robin wrote: "I like the romantic interest of Bubbles of the Sarah Strohmeyer Bubbles series and her hunk."

I liked the Bubbles books, except for the last one.

I guess they all sound trite after awhile. oh well.

There are various romances in the Aunt Dimity books by Nancy Atherton. Aunt Dimity turned out to be quite the matchmaker.

Yes, I do recall that Aunt Dimity put people together.

I'm new to cozys, but thank you for some of the suggestions you all have put here!

Resurrecting this thread hoping to find a few more.
Since I was on here last I read the Maggie Barbieri series (awesome, funny series), the series by Annelise Ryan (OMG this was so funny. I LOVED it), the Cleo Coyle mysteries (good), Sheila Connoly's Series (good), Victoria Lauries Psychic Eye series (great), Merline Lovelace's series Samantha Spade (OMG so good), Lori Armstrong's Mercy Gunderson series (OMG so good), Terri Person's "Blind" series (OMG so good), Charlaine Harris's "grave" series (LOVED), and her "bard" series (LOVED).

SO, now I need some more suggestions!

Victoria Thompson and The Gaslight series, and of course Rhys Bowen and M.C. Beaton.

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Two great series (not quite a cozy, but not far off), with great relationships and awesome heroes.

A defense lawyer and his new legal clerk (Lydia) in the Texas panhandle. Great characters and th..."


J D Robb is a pen name for Nora Roberts, a prolific author of romance suspense and contemporary romance novels.

Hmr28 wrote: "Resurrecting this thread hoping to find a few more.
Since I was on here last I read the Maggie Barbieri series (awesome, funny series), the series by Annelise Ryan (OMG this was so funny. I LOVED..."

Try reading Nancy Martin's Blackbird Sisters series. A bit different, very funny, with a romantic interest who makes you just want to melt....