Must-Read Valentine's Day Cozy Mysteries
Valentine's Day Cozy Mystery Books You Can Fall For
Valentine’s Day cozy mysteries are a holiday-themed cozy mystery subgenre. They are set during the Valentine’s Day holiday. Although they sometimes include a light romance, they just as often do not, and may even feature a protagonist who has sworn off romance after a relationship gone wrong or a series of bad dates.
With or without romance, Valentine’s mysteries almost always include something related to the season—a festival, a dance, a jealous lover, or a poisoned box of chocolates.
If you’re looking for a good book to fall for, here are 15 Valentine’s Day cozy mysteries to try. All of them are part of a cozy mystery series, but can be read as stand-alone novels.
At Death's Dough is part of the Deep Dish Mystery Series by Mindy Quigley. In this Valentine’s Day cozy mystery, Pizza chef Delilah O’Leary and her hunky detective boyfriend investigate a century-old cold case involving an infamous Chicago mobster. Includes recipes.
Sugar Cookies and Sirens is a Sugar Shack Witch Mystery Holiday Novella by Danielle Garrett. In this enchanting cozy mystery, two witches and a talking cat work together to track down missing holiday treats and save Valentine’s Day.
Mrs. Morris and the Venomous Valentine is part of the Salem B&B Mystery Series by Traci Wilton. In this Valentine’s-themed cozy mystery, a Salem B&B owner and her ghostly sidekick try to solve a mystery after a Cupid calendar photoshoot turns deadly.
Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine is part of the Mrs. Claus Mysteries Book by Liz Ireland. In this Valentine’s Day cozy mystery, Mrs. Claus tries to find a North Pole poisoner in time to save her best friend’s wedding to Jack Frost.
A Catered Valentine's Day is part of the Mystery With Recipes Series by Isis Crawford. In this cozy mystery, two catering sisters investigate an assortment of suspects after the death of a chocolate store owner. Includes recipes.
Vistas, Vices, & Valentines is part of the Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series by Tonya Kappes. In this Valentine’s-themed mystery, campground owner Mae West twirls her way through a mystery at a dance competition. Includes recipes.
The Valentine Cipher is part of the Homefront Sleuths Mystery Series by Anna Elliott and Charles Veley. In this historical cozy mystery, the Homefront Sleuths race to untangle romantic twists and wartime secrets on Valentine’s Day.
A Victim at Valentine's is part of the Secret Bookcase Mystery Series by Ellie Alexander. In this bookish cozy mystery, Annie Murray’s Valentine’s Day plans take a sinister turn when a body is found in her Agatha Christie-inspired bookshop.
The Ghost of Valentine Past is part of the Haunting Danielle Mystery Series by Bobbi Holmes. In this top-rated Valentine’s mystery, the owner of Marlow House Bed and Breakfast tries to solve a mystery after a romantic weekend turns deadly.
Cajun Kiss of Death is part of the Cajun Country Mystery Series by Ellen Byron. In this Valentine’s Day mystery, Maggie Crozat investigates the death of a celebrity chef guest at Plantation B&B. Includes Cajun recipes.
Cat Got Your Secrets is part of the Kitty Couture Mystery Series by Julie Chase. In this Valentine’s cozy mystery, a pet boutique owner juggles her love life and the National Pet Pageant while trying to clear her father’s name.
Death of a Chocoholic is part of the Hayley Powell Mystery Series by Lee Hollis. In this culinary mystery, food writer Hayley Powell spends Valentine’s Day investigating the death of a chocolatier. Includes seven recipes from Hayley’s kitchen.
This Pen For Hire is the first book in the Jaine Austen Mystery Series by Laura Levine. In this humorous Valentine’s Day cozy mystery, freelance writer Jaine Austen pens a love letter for a client and then gets drawn into a mystery when the same client is accused of dastardly crime.
Buttercream Bump Off is part of the Cupcake Bakery Mystery Series by Jenn McKinlay. In this culinary cozy mystery, the two owners of Fairy Tale Cupcakes bakery try to make sure that a criminal gets their just desserts on Valentine’s Day. Includes cupcake recipes.
This Old Homicide is part of the Fixer-Upper Mystery Series by Kate Carlisle. In this Valentine’s cozy mystery (which was adapted into a Hallmark Mystery), contractor Shannon Hammer enjoys her friendship with two handsome men and tries to nail a killer.
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