May New Mystery Releases and Book Deals

Get ready for summer reading season with the new releases in cozy mysteries, thrillers, police procedural mysteries, humorous mysteries, romcom mysteries, and paranormal romantic mysteries from my writing friends and favorite authors! And check out the book deals to fill your TBR pile, too!

New Mystery Releases

DEATH ON THE DECK

A Flamingo Realty Mystery, book 16

by CeeCee James

Released April 6th

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Real estate agent Stella O’Neil just wants to unload the infamous estate, but when a midnight game ends with the host clutching his chest and a fortune in play, the stakes turn lethal. 

PINEAPPLE PARK

Pineapple Port Mystery, book 27

by Amy Vansant

Released April 21st

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A visit to the local park turns murderous for Charlotte and the Pineapple Port crew when one of their dogs discovers human teeth, leading them to a body left in a freshly dug, makeshift grave. It seems someone might be killing off the park's original board members... but why?

SHOOK AT THE SHOW

Sweet Home Louisiana Cozy Mysteries, book 5

by Summer Prescott

April 30th

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With her husband, Chas, at her side, Missy dives headfirst into a twisty murder investigation filled with suspicious agents, glamorous stars, and secrets that don’t stay buried. Her search for answers takes her beyond Louisiana, putting her in unfamiliar territory and potentially in the killer’s crosshairs.

NOWHERE TO RUN

Ivy Harlow Cozy Mystery Series

by Dianne Harman

Released April 15th

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Grieving mother Ivy Harlow investigates her son's murder through her podcast, traveling to Amarillo to find a missing girl connected to his past while developing feelings for Officer Miguel Garcia, who harbors a dangerous secret.

MYSTIC MUFFINS AND MURDER

Southern Magical Bakery, book 3

by Tonya Kappes

Released April 26th

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Baker Lo Heal-Park investigates when bestselling author Patrice Holloway is murdered in Celestial Falls, uncovering a hidden manuscript and dangerous secrets someone killed to protect.

THE MOB BOSS & THE ASSASSIN

Love, Loyalty, & Larceny, book 2

by Jocelyn Drake and Colleen Helme

Released April 3rd

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WANTED: Executive Assistant. Must be organized, discreet, and definitely not a trained assassin investigating her boss for murder.

DETOURS IN DESTINY

The Inn At Holiday Bay book 39

by Kathi Daley

Releases May 12th

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When a contestant is found dead during chef Georgia Carter Peyton's cookoff in Holiday Bay, Maine, Abby investigates beyond the obvious suspect to uncover the truth.

BEFORE THE NEXT ONE FALLS

A Jenna Wyatt Mystery, book 3

by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

Released April 28th

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Private investigator Jenna Wyatt investigates murders at Atlanta landmarks connected to her partner Jack Parks, uncovering dangerous secrets from his past while racing to stop a vengeful killer.

GUILT

A Mystery

by Keigo Higashino

Released April 7th

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Detective Godai investigates a murder case where the confessed killer claims responsibility for two deaths, but his confession raises deeper questions about guilt and truth.

(One of my favorite Japanese mystery authors!)

Book Deals

18 CALIBER

Maizie Albright Star Detective 6

by Larissa Reinhart

.99 May 7-13th

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Ex-celebrity Maizie Albright is finally living her dream as a private investigator—until a missing persons case tied to a Chinese action star turns deadly. Now Maizie must juggle Hollywood chaos, family drama, and romance while tracking a killer. "The perfect combination of mystery, romance, and laughs!" (Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews)

A MOTHERLOD OF TROUBLE

A Cherry Tucker Mother's Day Mystery Novella

by Larissa Reinhart

FREE May 7-11th

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While creating frescoes for her sister’s new nursery, Cherry stumbles upon a dangerous situation next door involving smuggled stolen ice and pistol-packin’ mothers. Unbeknownst to Cherry, a feline detective named Trouble is already on the case and has partnered with her in solving the crime!

THE ROUTE 66 MISFITS

The Calling Shotgun Cozy Mysteries, book 1

by CeeCee James

.99 on Kindle

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The famed Clara Fitzwater, best friend with Janice Thornberry from the Secret Library Cozy Mysteries, is trading in her stage lights for detective work. Late one night, she gets an urgent call from her niece, Jane, who's not just been mugged but is also upstaging the local drama scene with her unexpected starring role as the prime suspect.

A MURDER MOIST FOUL

Frosted Love Cozy Mysteries, book 1

by Summer Prescott

.99 on Kindle

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Missy never fancied herself as an amateur sleuth, but this strong southern woman is not one to shrink from a challenge, so she dives headfirst into her own murder investigation, despite warnings from the hunky homicide detective. Will she solve the case? Or will she be the next victim?

LICENSE TO STEAL

A Paranormal Psychic Mystery

by Colleen Helme

.99 on Kindle

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A PI license, a stolen figurine, and the sinister plot behind it. Just another day in the life of Shelby Nichols, mind-reader extraordinaire.