by Shawn Stevens

We haven’t had many giveaways since Shawn took over this column from Sunny while Sunny has been out sick, but we have one this week! Details at the end of this post on how to win an ebook copy of The Cannoli Caper by Kirsten Weiss (see blurb and cover below).

The chilly days of February have arrived, ushering in the perfect excuse to indulge in the warmth of Cozy Mysteries. Curl up with a blanket, sip on your favorite hot beverage, and embark on a journey through captivating plots and charming characters. Let these mysteries be your companions in the snug comfort of winter, where each page turns into a delightful escape from the cold outside.

During Beach Reads bookshop’s “Romance by the Sea” Valentine’s Day event, bookseller Summer Merriweather unknowingly hosts an author under investigation for her husband’s murder. When the author is later found dead at a local bed and breakfast, suspicions arise, and Summer, delving into the author’s peculiar life, uncovers shady indications in her belongings. The casual investigation takes a serious turn when Summer’s friend Glads is accused of the murder. Now, they embark on a full-blown investigation to clear Glads’ name, picking through scant clues that may lead them to more treachery and heartbreak than they bargained for. ~ A Killer Romance by Maggie Blackburn

Paranormal Museum director Maddie is unexpectedly drawn into a murder mystery amid her sister’s castle wedding preparations. Abducted from Sicily’s cobbled streets, Maddie faces quirky adventures and uncomfortable questions about her heart and family. With a blast from the past coming to her rescue, Maddie must untangle the mystery and thwart the killer. ~ The Cannoli Caper by Kirsten Weiss

Editor’s Note: We missed this one last month so we are sharing it now. Watch for a review next month—Twilight Queen by Jeri Westerson. 1536, London. Anne Boleyn, Queen of England, is in peril. In the mid of night, court jester Will Somers is summoned to an urgent assignation when she discovers a body in her chamber. The queen wants Will to find out who the man is and how he ended up there. Is someone trying to frame her for his murder? Queen Anne has many enemies at court, and to make matters worse, Henry VIII is lining up his next conquest and suspects his queen of treason. Has the formidable Thomas Cromwell been whispering vile lies in the king’s ears, and could the queen be the target of a Catholic conspiracy? As further attacks plague the court, Will is determined to uncover the truth behind the plotting and devilry, but he will need to keep hold of all his wits to do so!

Tailor-Made Terror (A Carom Seed Cozy Mystery – Book 2) by Sheri Richey, Release Date February 1, 2024
Witch Is Where Chickens Go To Roost (A Witch P.I. Mystery – Book 48) by Adele Abbott, Release Date February 2, 2024
Case of the Hobbit Heist (Corgi Case Files – Book 19) by Jeffrey Poole, Release Date February 2, 2024
Pages and Premonitions (A Spellbound Bookshop Mystery – Book 1) by J A Whiting, Release Date February 2, 2024
Sit, Stay, Stalk (Junkyard Dog Cozy Mystery – Book 7) by Summer Prescott, Release Date February 2, 2024
A Quiche Before Dying (The Cook and Inspector Mystery – Book 2) by Joanne Pence, Release Date February 4, 2024
A Pie to Die For (Lucky Pie Mystery – Book 1) by Gretchen Rue, Release Date February 6, 2024
Fur Love or Money (Second Chance Cat Mystery – Book 11) by Sofie Ryan, Release Date February 6, 2024
A Killer Romance (A Beach Reads Mystery – Book 3) by Maggie Blackburn, Release Date February 6, 2024
The Sleuthing Game: A Cozy Mystery (A Tess and Tilly Cozy Mystery – Book 16) by Kathi Daley, Release Date February 6, 2024
Witchy Woman Blues (A Hannah Hickok Witchy Mystery – Book 15) by Lily Harper Hart Release, Date February 6, 2024
Pour-Over Predicament (Killer Coffee Mystery – Book 14) by Tonya Kappes, Release Date February 8, 2024
Honeymoon Homicide Hijinks (Lucy McGuffin, Psychic Amateur Detective – Book 10) by Maggie March, Release Date February 8, 2024

Vanilla Chai and A Vanishing Victim (A Waterwheel Cafe Mystery – Book 3) by Victoria Tait, Release Date February 9, 2024
The Lawrence File (An Aunt Bessie Cold Case Mystery – Book 12) by Diana Xarissa, Release Date February 9, 2024
Purrfect Storm (The Mysteries of Max – Book 77) by Nic Saint, Release Date February 10, 2024
Murder Overdue (The Violet Carlyle Mystery – Book 44) by Beth Byers, Release Date February 11, 2024
Death of a Spy (A Hamish Macbeth Mystery – Book 36) by M. C. Beaton, Release Date February 13, 2024
Fatal First Edition (A Library Lover’s Mystery – Book 14) by Jenn McKinlay, Release Date February 13, 2024
The Midnight Show Murders (The Morning Show Murders – Book 2) by Al Roker, Release Date February 13, 2024
Cursed Waters (An Enchanted Waters Mystery – Book 3) by Jenna St. James and Stephanie Damore, Release Date February 13, 2024
A Corpse in the Cafe (The French Quarter Mystery – Book 6) by Jen Pitts, Release Date February 13, 2024
Bamboozled Brides (Cozy Corgi Mystery – Book 32) by Mildred Abbott, Release Date February 14, 2024
The Cannoli Caper (A Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Mystery – Book 10) by Kirsten Weiss, Release Date February 14, 2024
A Hoot and A Hex (The Owl Star Witch Mystery – Book 15) by Leanne Leeds, Release Date February 15, 2024

Visit to India (The Mysteries of Stickleback Hollow – Book 22) by C. S. Woolley, Release Date February 18, 2024
Murder in the Library (Miss Merrill and Aunt Violet Mystery – Book 2) by Anita Davison, Release Date February 19, 2024
A Smoking Bun (A Bakeshop Mystery – Book 18) by Ellie Alexander, Release Date February 20, 2024
Murder at an Irish Chipper (An Irish Village Mystery – Book 10) by Carlene O’Connor, Release Date February 20, 2024
Double Grudge Donuts (A Deputy Donut Mystery – Book 8) by Ginger Bolton, Release Date February 20, 2024
Five Furry Familiars (Kitchen Witch Mystery – Book 5) by Lynn Cahoon, Release Date February 20, 2024
Crime and Cherry Pits (Farm to Table Mystery – Book 4) by Amanda Flower, Release Date February 20, 2024
Gone with the Witch (Witch Way Librarian Mystery – Book 5) by Angela M. Sanders, Release Date February 20, 2024
Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery – Book 2) by Mary Winters, Release Date February 20, 2024
Mrs. Morris and the Mermaid (A Salem B&B Mystery – Book 8) by Traci Wilton, Release Date February 20, 2024
Ill-Fated Fortune (A Magical Fortune Cookie Mystery – Book 1) by Jennifer J. Chow, Release Date February 20, 2024
Once Upon a Murder (A Lady Librarian Mystery – Book 2) by Samantha Larsen, Release Date February 20, 2024
A High Tide Murder (A Cannabis Café Mystery – Book 2 by Emily George, Release Date February 20, 2024
A Catered Quilting Bee (A Mystery with Recipes – Book 17) by Isis Crawford, Release Date February 20, 2024
The Library Murders: (A Flora Steele Mystery – Book 8) by Merryn Allingham, Release Date February 20, 2024

Brew Confessions (Hedgewitch for Hire Mystery – Book 11) by Christine Pope, Release Date February 21, 2024
Moonlight, Marshmallows, & Manslaughter (A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery – Book 35) by Tonya Kappes, Release Date February 22, 2024
The Hurtwood Village Murders (A Marius Quin Mystery – Book 2) by Benedict Brown, Release Date February 22, 2024
Purrfect Cancel (The Mysteries of Max – Book 78) by Nic Saint, Release Date February 24, 2024
Lucy Webb-Kneelingroach of Stickleback Hollow (The Mysteries of Stickleback Hollow – Book 23) by C. S. Woolley, Release Date February 26, 2024
Beasts and Baking (The Weary Dragon Inn Mystery – Book 4) by S. Usher Evans, Release Date February 27, 2024
Sangria and Secrets (Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery – Book 31) by Agatha Frost, Release Date February 27, 2024
Double Scoop of Murder (Coffee & Cream Café Mystery – Book 3) by Lena Gregory, Release Date February 27, 2024
Ranch Dressing (Killer Fashion Mystery – Book 15) by Diane Vallere, Release Date February 27, 2024
Pineapple Wedding (Pineapple Port Mystery – Book 20) by Amy Vansant, Release Date February 27, 2024
Hexes, Exes and Codexes (Three Tomes Bookshop Mystery – Book 4) by Colleen Gleason, Release Date February 27, 2024

Book Drop Dead (Meg Booker Librarian Mystery – Book 2) by Dale Ivan, Release Date February 28, 2024
Dead in the Dark (A Maddie Swallows Mystery – Book 6) by Kat Bellemore, Release Date February 29, 2024
Forgeries and Fatalities (Carmen De Luca Art Sleuth Mystery – Book 3) by Jennifer S. Alderson, Release Date February 29, 2024
Pour Decisions (A Katie Murphy Mystery – Book 1) by Suzanne Bolden, Release Date February 29, 2024
Murder in the Maze (Lottie Sprigg Country House Mystery – Book 3) by Martha Bond, Release Date February 29, 2024
Fruitcake and Familiars (Blue Moon Bay Witches Mystery – Book 3) by Sierra Cross, Release Date February 29, 2024
Red Velvet Droplets (A Charlie Mission Cozy Mystery – Book 3) by Rosie A. Point, Release Date February 29, 2024

To enter to win an ebook copy of The Cannoli Caper, simply email KRL at krlcontests@gmail[dot]com by replacing the [dot] with a period, and with the subject line “cannoli” or comment on this article. A winner will be chosen on February 3, 2024. U.S. residents only, and you must be 18 or older to enter.You can read our privacy statement here if you like.

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Shawn Stevens born in New Jersey and lives there with her husband and rescue pup Piper. She enjoys reading and listening to cozy mysteries whiles she cooks, cleans and is driving. Be sure to visit The Cozy Mystery Party Group for “Cozy” chats, Author Takeovers and more.