Cozy Mystery (and Other Favorite) Books, Movies, and TV
Here is the list of new releases for May 2 to May 8!… though this is a short list this week, just one entry at the moment.
Julie Anne Lindsey (aka Jacqueline Frost, Julie Chase, & Bree Baker): Flared Stiff (This will be the 5th in the Bonnie & Clyde Mystery Series.)
The following Mystery Books will be released in June 2022:
Ellie Alexander (aka Kate Dyer-Seeley): Donut Disturb (This will be the 15th in the Bakeshop Mystery Series.)
Lorna Barrett (aka L. L. Bartlett & Lorraine Bartlett): Clause of Death (This will be the 16th in the Booktown Mystery Series.)
Ellen Byron (aka Maria DiRico): Bayou Book Thief (This will be the 1st in the NEW Vintage Cookbook Mystery Series.)
Lynn Cahoon: The Tuesday Night Survivors’ Club (This will be the 1st in the NEW Survivors’ Book Club Mystery Series.)
Cate Conte (aka Liz Mugavero): Gone but Not Furgotten (This will be the 6th in the Cat Cafe Mystery Series.)
Eva Gates (aka Vicki Delany): Death by Beach Read (This will be the 9th in the Lighthouse Library Mystery Series.)
Daryl Wood Gerber (aka Avery Aames): A Hint of Mischief (This will be the 3rd in the Fairy Garden Mystery Series.)
Victoria Gilbert: A Fatal Booking (This will be the 3rd in the Book Lover’s B&B Mystery Series.)
Diane Kelly: The Proof Is in the Poison (This will be the 2nd in the Southern Homebrew Mystery Series.)
Diana Orgain: Double Trouble (This will be the 12th in the Maternal Instincts Mystery Series.)
Barbara Ross: Muddle Through (This will be the 10th in the Maine Clambake Mystery Series.)
Sarah Stewart Taylor: The Drowing Sea (This will be the 3rd in the Maggie D’arcy Mystery Series.)
Diane Vallere: Stark Raving Mod (This will be the 13th in the Samantha Kidd Mystery Series.)
Kirsten Weiss: Big Bad (This will be the 2nd in the Big Murder mystery Series.)
Here is the list of new releases for May 2 to May 8!
Ellie Alexander (aka Kate Dyer-Seeley): Hold on for Beer Life (This will be a short in the Sloan Krause Mystery Series.)
Nancy Atherton: Aunt Dimity and the Enchanted Cottage (This will be the 25th in the Aunt Dimity Mystery Series.)
Jenn McKinlay (aka Josie Belle & Lucy Lawrence): Strawberried Alive (This will be the 14th in the Cupcake Bakery Mystery Series.)
Victoria Thompson: Murder on Madison Square (This will be the 25th in the Gaslight Mystery Series.)
While I was preparing the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel May Cozy Mystery movies list I found myself wondering if it was February or if I was accidentally going through the regular Hallmark channel’s schedule? Between Sunday, May 8 and Friday, May 20, the Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel will not be showing one Cozy Mystery movie! Yikes! All of the afternoon/evening movies are romance or holiday-themed movies.
Sunday – May 1, 2022
8:00 AM
Mystery 101
When a college student is found dead, English professor Amy uses her crime fiction expertise to unravel the case faster than detective Travis, who ends up working with Amy to catch the killer. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
10:00 AM
Mystery 101: Playing Dead
The local theater is producing a mystery that crime fiction expert Amy unearthed. When one of the actress’ life is threatened, Amy & Travis must uncover which character is playing for keeps. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
12:00 PM
Mystery 101: Words Can Kill
When a guest at the college book festival is killed, Amy and Travis clash after he arrests an unlikely person for murder. Amy must fight to prove he’s got the wrong person behind bars. Starring Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha.
2:00 PM
Mystery 101: Dead Talk
Amy heads to Seattle to give a TED Talk-style lecture. When a tech genius dies, Amy suspects foul play. When local cops shut her out, Travis joins forces with Amy to figure out whodunit. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
4:00 PM
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder
A young writer’s research prompts the police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy’s colleague at Elmstead, so Travis & Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor’s name. Stars Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha.
6:00 PM
Mystery 101: Killer Timing
An escaped serial killer and an attempt on Travis’s life makes this their most dangerous case yet as Amy and Travis team up with his FBI agent ex to find the connection before it’s too late. Stars Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha.
8:00 PM
Mystery 101: Deadly History
Amy and Travis travel to New York to investigate after Amy’s uncle goes missing, and the initial clues make them fear the worst. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha, Robin Thomas.
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Monday – May 2, 2022
4:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery
With The Cookie Jar, Hannah Swensen has a mouthwatering monopoly on the bakery business of Lake Eden, Minnesota. But when a rival store opens, and one of the owners is found dead, Hannah is determined to prove she isn’t guilty.
6:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: A Deadly Recipe
Bakery owner Hannah Swensen just can’t keep her hands out of the batter when murder stirs things up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, leaving the sheriff dead, a deputy accused, and a killer on the loose. Stars Alison Sweeney.
8:00 PM
Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts
Hannah is thrilled when she is chosen as a guest for the first Eden Lake Dessert Bake-Off, but when a fellow judge is found murdered, Hannah takes it upon herself to find the killer. Stars Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison.
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Tuesday – May 3, 2022
4:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Her Last Breath
Ruby and Detective Killian investigate a suspicious fatal car accident. With their yin and yang relationship, they solve the case, until Ruby finds new evidence that they may have it all wrong. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
6:00 PM
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Prediction Murder
When crime reporter Ruby Herring receives clues to a murder that happened five years earlier involving a local psychic, she joins forces with Detective Jake Killian to help crack the case. Stars Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar.
8:00 PM
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder
When the owners of a popular grocery store chain are killed, Billie finds macabre clues linking the deaths to a children’s countdown song, Five Little Ducks. Stars Holly Robinson Peete and Rick Fox.
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Wednesday – May 4, 2022
4:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Game of Cat and Mouse
A taunting clue left for Aurora at a meeting begins a cat-and-mouse game between her and a mysterious criminal who commits increasingly serious crimes that leave the town rattled. Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: An Inheritance to Die For
When Sally’s wealthy aunt Gladys, dies from poisoning after giving a wedding toast, Aurora inspects if Glady’s will hints at who may have wanted her gone. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
8:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play
Aurora and friends are off to a resort for a true crime convention. While there, they take part in a mystery dinner theater, but art imitates life when a fellow actor gets killed. Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
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Thursday – May 5, 2022
Romance & Christmas movies
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Friday – May 6, 2022
Romance movies
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Saturday – May 7, 2022
10:00 AM
Chronicle Mysteries: The Deep End
When a man’s body is discovered in a pond, his wife finds herself in a complex trial, which causes podcaster Alex and the Chronicle team to seek answers surrounding this unusual case. Starring Alison Sweeney & Benjamin Ayres.
12:00 PM
Chronicle Mysteries: Helped to Death
Alex and Drew investigate a self help retreat and the controversial life coach who oversees it. Starring Alison Sweeney and Benjamin Ayres.
2:00 PM
Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
As Hannah and Mike experience engaged life while balancing their busy careers, a murder at a 24-hour gym complicates their wedding planning. Stars Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven.
4:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement
When a woman is murdered, and her fiance is the prime suspect, successful matchmaker Angie works to prove her client’s innocence, much to the dismay of Kyle, the detective working the case. Stars Danica McKellar, Victor Webster.
6:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance
When a romance writer is murdered, matchmaker Angie Dove gets entangled in another case…and with Detective Kyle Carter. Can they read between the lines to find the murderer? Stars Danica McKellar, Victor Webster, Bruce Boxleitner.
8:00 PM
MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill
Angie Dove gets Det. Carter’s attention by stumbling on a murder at an art museum. Angie’s father Nick is on his own case, trying to solve a series of petty thefts at the museum. Danica McKellar, Victor Webster, Bruce Boxleitner.
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Sunday – May 8, 2022
Romance movies
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Monday – May 9, 2022
Romance movies
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Tuesday – May 10, 2022
Romance movies
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Wednesday – May 11, 2022
Romance movies
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Thursday – May 12, 2022
Romance, Christmas, and New Year’s movies
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Friday – May 13, 2022
Yikes! Friday the 13th!
Romance movies
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Saturday – May 14, 2022
Romance movies
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Sunday – May 15, 2022
Romance movies
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Monday – May 16, 2022
Romance movies
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Tuesday – May 17, 2022
Romance movies
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Wednesday – May 18, 2022
Romance movies
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Thursday – May 19, 2022
Romance & Christmas movies
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Friday – May 20, 2022
Romance movies
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Saturday – May 21, 2022
10:00 AM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Movie
A mix up on her first day of work sends Shane to the Dead Letter Office, where a group of quirky characters led by Oliver try to deliver the undeliverable. Stars Eric Mabius and Kristin Booth.
12:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
Time to Start Livin’
The postal detectives unravel a mystery behind a letter from a young boy whose life is in danger, as a legendary new supervisor challenges and inspires the team. Guest stars Valerie Harper.
1:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
To Whom It May Concern
The postal detectives are inspired by their supervisor to take a risk to save the life of an army veteran. Guest stars Valerie Harper.
2:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
Soulmates
The postal detectives track clues to deliver a love letter that can change lives, while their strict new supervisor is on a journey of her own. Guest stars Della Reese.
3:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
The Masterpiece
The postables hunt for clues to deliver a package that could change a family forever, while their tough-as-nails supervisor turns towards a new life chapter. Guest stars Della Reese.
4:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
The Edge of Forever
A letter from beyond the grave brings new life to an estranged family.
5:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
The Future Me
A letter from the future creates a mysterious challenge for the postal detectives. Guest stars Marilu Henner.
6:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
Something Good
The postal detectives discover a package of music that can launch a career and restore a life. Guest stars Valerie Bertinelli.
7:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
Dark of Night
Justice comes in the form of a letter as the team at the Dead Letter Office solve clues to deliver not only a letter, but an unspeakable truth that has been buried for years. Guest stars Valerie Bertinelli.
8:00 PM
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – The Series
The Treasure Box
Lives are at risk when the Postables discover a box of treasure.
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Sunday – May 22, 2022
10:00 AM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly
Aurora’s high school reunion turns deadly when a body is found in the hotel pool. Aurora and her Real Murders Club help investigate which classmate was most likely to kill. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
12:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con
When Aida Teagarden’s real estate client is found murdered, her sleuthing daughter Aurora sets out with her fiancé Nick and the Real Murders Club to solve the murder. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
2:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Til Death Do Us Part
Just days before Aurora’s wedding, a body is discovered, and she fears her father may be a suspect. She and Nick race to solve the cold case before they walk down the aisle. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
4:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Honeymoon, Honeymurder
While on a “pre-honeymoon” getaway, Aurora and Nick discover a body, and as they get closer to finding out what really happened, danger knocks on their doorstep. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder
A murder investigation is reignited in a house that is considered haunted by the Lawrenceton locals and where years ago Aurora and Sally, as teenagers, discovered a body. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
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Monday – May 23, 2022
8:00 PM
To Catch a Spy
A travel writer witnesses a murder at a hotel in Malta and becomes ensnared in a web of intrigue and espionage as she tries to find the killer before the killer finds her. Stars Nathalie Kelley, Colin Donnell and Patti Murin.
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Tuesday – May 24, 2022
6:00 PM
Emma Fielding Mysteries: Past Malice
When Emma Fielding is recruited to aid in a groundbreaking discovery beneath the Chandler Castle, she is swept into another mystery when she finds her colleague murdered in the crypts. Stars Courtney Thorne Smith, James Tupper.
8:00 PM
Emma Fielding Mysteries: More Bitter than Death
After a friend and head of the National Archaeological Society meets an untimely death, Emma and Agent Conner find themselves questioning her colleagues’ motives. Stars Courtney Thorne-Smith, James Tupper.
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Wednesday – May 25, 2022
Romance movies
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Thursday – May 26, 2022
Romance & Christmas movies
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Friday – May 27, 2022
Romance & Forgiveness movies
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Saturday – May 28, 2022
12:00 PM
A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery
After being forced into retirement, former detective Jeff Jackson returns to a quiet life on Martha’s Vineyard. Quiet, at least, until a body washes up and he’s drawn back into crime solving. Stars Jesse Metcalfe, Sarah Lind.
2:00 PM
Riddled with Deceit: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery
Former detective Jeff Jackson teams up with Dr. Zee Madeiras to track down their friend’s missing emerald brooch, a thief, and also… a murderer. Stars Jesse Metcalfe, Sarah Lind.
4:00 PM
Ships in the Night: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery
When an art gallery robbery leads to the death of the contemptible gallery manager, former Boston detective teams up with local doctor–and old flame– to catch the killer. Stars Jesse Metcalfe and Sarah Lind.
6:00 PM
Poisoned in Paradise: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery
When a local waitress is found dead on the beach and a mysterious deposit appears in Zee’s bank account, Martha’s Vineyard proves to be all but the simple, scenic life Jeff Jackson was after. Stars Jesse Metcalfe and Sarah Lind.
8:00 PM
Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate
Colorado caterer Goldy Berry teams with detective Tom Schultz to identify the ingredients that led to the mysterious death of her friend — and ends up discovering a hidden recipe for murder. Stars Nikki Deloach and Andrew Walker.
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Sunday – May 29, 2022
10:00 AM
Mystery 101
When a college student is found dead, English professor Amy uses her crime fiction expertise to unravel the case faster than detective Travis, who ends up working with Amy to catch the killer. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
12:00 PM
Mystery 101: Playing Dead
The local theater is producing a mystery that crime fiction expert Amy unearthed. When one of the actress’ life is threatened, Amy & Travis must uncover which character is playing for keeps. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
2:00 PM
Mystery 101: Words Can Kill
When a guest at the college book festival is killed, Amy and Travis clash after he arrests an unlikely person for murder. Amy must fight to prove he’s got the wrong person behind bars. Starring Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha.
4:00 PM
Mystery 101: Dead Talk
Amy heads to Seattle to give a TED Talk-style lecture. When a tech genius dies, Amy suspects foul play. When local cops shut her out, Travis joins forces with Amy to figure out whodunit. Stars Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha.
6:00 PM
Mystery 101: An Education in Murder
A young writer’s research prompts the police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy’s colleague at Elmstead, so Travis & Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor’s name. Stars Jill Wagner & Kristoffer Polaha.
8:00 PM
Cut, Color, Murder
When a beauty pageant creator is found dead, a savvy hairdresser works with the new detective in town and risks everything to clear the names of those she loves. Stars Julie Gonzalo, Ryan McPartlin.
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Monday – May 30, 2022
6:00 PM
Gourmet Detective Mysteries: Eat, Drink and Be Buried
Henry and Maggie attend party of a local publisher, where his son and stepson reenact a historical dual. Someone, however, has loaded the pistol with a real musket ball, so when son pulls the trigger, he kills his stepbrother.
8:00 PM
Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery
Henry and Maggie find themselves in a murder mystery where secrets hidden within a treasured recipe book have dire consequences for all who own it. Starring Dylan Neal and Brooke Burns.
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Tuesday – May 31, 2022
6:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Last Scene Alive
A Hollywood film crew descends on the town to produce a film based on a book written by Aurora’s ex Robin Daniels. However, when the actress who is playing Aurora is killed, the real Aurora and the Murders Club must investigate.
8:00 PM
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: An Inheritance to Die For
When Sally’s wealthy aunt Gladys, dies from poisoning after giving a wedding toast, Aurora inspects if Glady’s will hints at who may have wanted her gone. Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Niall Matter, Marilu Henner.
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P.S. All of these synopses were taken from the channel’s website.
