Sassy and Southern Humorous Cozy Mysteries, Romantic Comedy Mysteries, and Romantic Crime Thriller Mysteries
Explore the Cherry Tucker Mystery Series by Larissa Reinhart
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The Cherry Tucker Mystery series is a humorous Southern cozy mystery series featuring a sassy portrait artist turned amateur sleuth in the small town of Halo, Georgia. Blending laugh-out-loud humor, light suspense, and a touch of romance, Cherry Tucker navigates quirky small-town characters, family drama, and murder investigations with determination and Southern charm.
Perfect For Readers Who Love:
Fans of funny, romantic cozy mysteries with strong female leads will enjoy A Cherry Tucker Mystery series, delivering country-fried storytelling, heartfelt character arcs, and satisfying whodunits.
You'll love Cherry Tucker, if you love:
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Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series
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Jana Deleon's Miss Fortune series
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Tonya Kappes' Kenni Lowry Mysteries
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Stephanie Bond's Body Movers series
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A Man On The Inside
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Good Cop/Bad Cop
Tropes & Themes:
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amateur sleuth
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small-town mystery
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Southern cozy mystery
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quirky characters
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sassy female protagonist
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romantic subplot
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family drama
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justice for the underdog
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light suspense mystery
Tone & Style:
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humorous and character-driven
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down-home, country-fried Southern voice
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fast-paced with emotional depth
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cozy with a slightly edgy twist
For readers who like a series-long character arc, Cherry Tucker is a struggling portrait artist with a big personality and an even bigger sense of justice. Across the series, she grows from a reactive, impulsive trouble magnet into a more confident and capable amateur sleuth, while navigating complicated relationships with her family, her sort-of ex-husband Todd, and her old flame Luke Harper.
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The Cherry Tucker Mystery Series
"Laugh-out-loud funny and as Southern as sweet tea and cheese grits."
In the series: Georgia Author of the Year Best Mystery finalist, Silver Falchion finalist, Daphne Du Maurier finalist, The Emily finalist, Dixie Kane Memorial Winner, and Night Owl Review top picks
The Cherry Tucker Mystery series in order:
Prequel: A Christmas Quick Sketch
The Vigilante Vignette (novella)
A Cherry Tucker Mystery Box Set 1 (books 1-3)
A Cherry Tucker Mystery Box Set 2 (books 5-7)
Cherry Tucker Mystery Series FAQs
1 / What is the Cherry Tucker Mystery series about?
The Cherry Tucker Mystery series is a collection of humorous Southern cozy mysteries featuring a sassy portrait artist turned amateur sleuth. Set in the quirky small town of Halo, Georgia, the series follows Cherry as she uses her artist’s eye to solve crimes that stump the local police—all while navigating small-town drama and a very handsome deputy.
2 / Is the Cherry Tucker series a cozy mystery?
Yes! It has all the elements cozy mystery fans love: a charming small-town setting, a relatable female lead, no graphic violence, and a tight-knit community. However, it’s known for having a bit more grit, sass, and "Southern fried" humor than your average cozy. The series has been given a PG-13 rating for some mild cursing and suggestive references.
3 /Do I need to read the Cherry Tucker books in order?
While each book features a self-contained mystery that is resolved by the end, there is an overarching romantic subplot and character growth that is best enjoyed in order. I recommend starting with the first book, Portrait of a Dead Guy, or the prequel novella, A Christmas Quick Sketch.