Looks like March will be another interesting month for Cozy Mysteries, as we’ll be getting four new series by established Cozy authors!
First, Leslie Budewitz will be releasing Assault and Pepper, the first in her new Seattle Spice Shop Mystery Series. The Seattle Spice Shop will star a woman leaving her old corporate life behind to begin a new life in her dream job, in this case running a spice and tea shop. But when her product features prominently in the death of a local panhandler, Pepper will need to investigate the death herself to help keep her dream alive! Budewitz also writes the Food Lovers’ Village Mystery Series.
The second new series debuting in March will be Kathy Lynn Emerson‘s Elizabethan Mystery Series. Murder in the Queen’s Wardrobe is the first book in this series. A period piece set in late 16th century Elizabethan England, the Elizabethan Mystery Series will star Rosamund Jaffrey, a spy recruited to both serve and spy on Lady Mary, cousin to the queen. When an official is murdered and an attempt is made on Lady Mary’s life, it will be up to Rosamund to determine who the killer is. Kathy Lynn Emerson also writes the Lady Susanna Appleton Mystery Series, the Diana Spaulding Mystery Series, and (as Kaitlyn Dunnett) the Liss MacCrimmon Mystery Series.
Diana Orgain will be putting out the first book in her second series, the Love or Money Mystery Series. Starting with A First Date with Death, this series will star Georgia Thornton, a contestant on a bachelorette reality show. When the first episode ends with the tragic death of first one, then a second contestant, Georgia will need to solve the murders before the body count gets any higher! Orgain also writes the Maternal Instincts Mystery Series.
Finally, we’ll see the first entry in Fran Stewart‘s ScotShop Mystery Series. Titled A Wee Murder in My Shop, this novel will introduce us to Peggy Winn, owner of Scottish-themed store, the ScotShop. When she comes across a beautiful tartan shawl, she finds herself haunted by a fourteenth century spectral Scotsman – a fact that quickly comes in handy when she needs to help clear her cousin of false murder charges! Stewart also writes the Biscuit McKee & Marmalade Mystery Series.
Well, that certainly looks like an interesting set of upcoming Cozy Mystery series! Does one in particular seem like a sure winner to you, or are you a particular fan of any of the authors’ other works? Make sure to leave a comment below!
P.S. If you would like to see even more NEW Cozy Mystery series written by some of your favorite Cozy Mystery authors, here is the page where I keep a running list: New Cozy Mystery Book Series.
Lisa says
They all sound good, but I think Ms Stewart’s and Ms Emerson’s books interest me the most!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Lisa, I always get impatient to find out what a new Cozy series is going to have in store for us. It’s a good thing I don’t have to pick just one!
Jenny says
I’m looking forward to Assault and Pepper. It sounds right up my alley!
Stash Empress says
They were all on my Amazon wish list already, but the Elizabethan spy novel sounds the most exciting! I love historical mysteries — and the more luxurious the clothing, the better!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Stash, I hadn’t thought about the “luxurious” clothing!
Christi says
I love new series…it’s always exciting! All four of these sound good to me. I can’t wait to check them out.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Christi, I think they all look good, too!
Allie says
Looking forward to the new releases. The Seattle Spice Shop and ScotShop mysteries intrigue me. Ms. Emerson’s and Ms. Orgain’s books sound fascinating as well. Love reading cozies!
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Allie, then you came to the right place!
Fran says
I’m going to read the Seattle Spice Shop books as well, Allie. Don’t have to read the ScotShop books, since I’m the author!
Diane says
I am planning to try Fran Stewart’s A Wee Murder in My Shop. It sounds interesting. I have read one of Leslie Budewitz ‘s books so I will give her series. a try. Thanks for the heads-up.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Diane, I’m glad to see that Scotland and Ireland are becoming popular Cozy Mystery themes.
Fran says
Diane – I’m glad you’re going to try A WEE MURDER IN MY SHOP. I had great fun writing it. –Fran Stewart
Suzanne says
These will be put on my TBR list. I also found a new author that has a great first book which came out in Nov. and she is working on her second. Maureen K. Howard writes the Lake Erie Mysteries and her first book is “Sunnyside Up” I got the kindle version on Monday and could not put it down. The series takes place on Kelley’s Island which is in Lake Erie and has all the mystery and mishaps anyone could want. The story focuses around a mysterious fire of a boutique, a couple of murders. I know I’m not putting this well, but I know once I get started I will tell the whole book. I bought it because I live near the lake and right away I could identify with the island and all the goings on. The author lives in Findlay, Ohio (I’m in Toledo) and she has been boating to the islands for over 20 years. The book is on kindle for $2.99 and on Amazon. I know I described it badly but if you give it a read I don’t think anyone will be disappointed. I only have a few authors that I buy the hardback books, Carolyn Hart, Joanne Fluke, Lillian Jackson Braun and Diane Mott Davidson and now I will be collecting Maureen Howard. If you like the authors I mentioned you will like her.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Suzanne, thanks for telling us about Maureen K. Howard’s Sunnyside Up. I know what you mean about reading a Cozy Mystery that takes place in a location you know. It almost makes me feel like I’m “an insider”!
Dawn says
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this information about Maureen K. Howard.
Lois says
So many books, so little time and my TBR pile just grows and grows! Thanks for all the great new titles to look for.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Lois, I know, my list of authors/Cozies to read keeps getting longer and longer. I should get off this computer and start reading!