Cozyreads Stories

One people come into your life for a season. Others become a part of your soul. For Sandhya Tiwari and Nitesh Agarwal, eight years of friendship had always been enough... or so they thought. Growing up side by side, sharing dreams, laughter, and countless memories, they never imagined that one day, the line between friendship and love would begin to blur. Sometimes, the person who feels most like home has been beside you all along.

A Clean Cozy Mystery - Mountain Air and Murder Hadley Pell, a college-educated housewife and widow, is still reeling from the loss of her beloved husband five years ago. She lives in a small town in the Southern Appalachians where nothing much happens. Nothing much, that is, until murder comes to town. And it isn't until Hadley is given the job of cleaning out the victim's house, an incredible hoarder of the first degree, that Hadley begins to unravel the mystery. When it's discovered that Eustian Singlepenny has been poisoned and a friend is arrested for his murder, Hadley dives head first into the muddy maze, searching for clues to the killer's true identity. A humorous tale full of local color and wit, this is the first book in the Hadley Pell Cozy Mystery NOBODY mystery series written under the pen name of Jeri Green. The Hadley Pell Cozy Mystery Series: 1. Nobody's Sorry You're Dead 2. Nobody Knows Your Secret 3. Nobody Can Say It's You 4. Nobody's Fool Y'all 5. Nobody Says It's Easy

Leo arrived in my life like most kittens do - small, fluffy, and completely innocent. Or at least that's what I thought. Within forty-eight hours he had already climbed my headboard like it was Mount Everest, stolen a piece of mango, opened the toilet lid, and supervised my bathroom visits like a tiny furry security guard. Leo is not just a kitten. Leo is an experience. This book is a collection of his many important missions, including but not limited to: • Stealing fruit • Breaking household rules • Sleeping in my pants while I use the bathroom • And providing emergency hugs whenever his human makes a sad sound. He may look like a normal kitten. But if you ask me... Leo is a superhero.

A reluctant mountain housewife joins ghost hunters. Hadley Pell lives in a small town in the Southern Appalachians with her feline friend, Onus. She and her boyfriend, musician and instrument maker, Hobie Stricker, are on the outs. She's also on the outs with her baby sister, Maury. Strange things are happening to her that she just can't explain. Lou Edna is one of Hadley's oldest friends. When a man in the beautician's trailer park turns up dead, Hadley insists that she, Maury, and Lou Edna must take a vacation. Nothing soothes frayed nerves better than a relaxing all-girls trip away. Until Beanie finds out about Hadley's plan. Beanie is one of Hadley's oldest friends, but he's is not the brightest light bulb in the pack. All fun breaks loose as the group heads out on an adventure that proves to be the camping trip of a lifetime. The Hadley Pell Cozy Mystery Series: 1. Nobody's Sorry You're Dead 2. Nobody Knows Your Secret 3. Nobody Can Say It's You 4. Nobody's Fool Y'all 5. Nobody Says It's Easy

The Saturday market in Mellow Reach smells like warm bread and fresh basil-the kind of place where neighbors argue about tomato prices and mean nothing by it. Sticky cobblestones. Chipped enamel mugs. Nothing much goes wrong here. Then Thomas Reed's display collapses, and suddenly everyone's an expert. Most people saw the argument. Most people made up their minds before the pole stopped swinging. Officer Harper poked at the wreckage, called it an accident, and snapped his notebook shut. Done. Margaret Ellison wasn't there. Didn't matter. Thirty years as Mellow Reach's librarian teaches you things-how to go unnoticed while noticing everything. The angle of a fallen pole. A timeline with a loose thread nobody pulled. The particular way someone's hands flutter when they're hiding something embarrassing rather than something dangerous. She knows the difference. Always has. She knows Thomas, too. Helped him find his footing here fifteen years ago, back when this town was still deciding whether to let him in. Watched him build something worth keeping. So when the whispers calcify into verdicts-when old friendships crack along old fault lines and the harvest festival her late husband spent a decade building is suddenly up for debate-her stomach drops like a stone in cold water. Staying out of it is a choice. She's made enough of those. Semi-Retired. Not blind. Not yet done. This is an early draft shared for feedback. I'd love to know: - Would you continue reading? - Does it feel cozy? - Where did your interest drop?

Adam's life takes an unexpected turn when he moves into a tiny, quiet room for six months. Alone with his thoughts, a curious cat, and a neighbor who slowly brings light into his days, Adam discovers that solitude can be both a challenge and a gift. Through small routines, unexpected friendships, and moments of reflection, he learns that growth often happens in the smallest of spaces-and that even the quietest room can hold the loudest lessons.

Once upon a squeaky time, in a cozy little burrow under the floorboards of a quiet library, lived a young mouse named Milo. Milo wasn't just any mouse-he had the biggest ears in the neighborhood, and an even bigger imagination. But lately, he'd been having the strangest dreams. Every night, Milo dreamt he was being led through mysterious mazes-twisting paths of cheese walls, sliding trapdoors made of crackers, and bridges built from spaghetti noodles! But someone was always helping him... someone he couldn't quite see. One day, curious and a little puzzled, Milo decided to visit the wisest mouse in the warren: Dr. Squeaksalot, the mouse therapist. With a clipboard in paw and spectacles perched on his snout, Dr. Squeaksalot listened as Milo flopped on the cheese-colored couch and spilled his whiskery thoughts. "And then... they showed me... adventures," Milo squeaked, eyes wide with wonder. "They showed me how to navigate mazes... just to help me learn!" Dr. Squeaksalot gently smiled and tapped the maze drawing on his clipboard. "Ah, young Milo," he said. "Those dreams? They're not just dreams. They're Memory Mazes. Your mind is remembering all the ways your ancestors taught you how to survive, explore, and thrive. It's the wisdom of the mice that came before you-sneaky, clever, kind. You are learning because they believe in you." Milo's eyes sparkled. "So I'm not lost in the maze... I'm being guided?" "Exactly," said Dr. Squeaksalot. "And one day, you'll be the guide in someone else's maze." That night, Milo curled up in his warm nest of shredded book pages and sunflower seed shells. He smiled, heart full, tail curled tight. The maze would come again-but this time, he wouldn't be afraid. Because he knew: every twist and turn had a purpose. And he was never truly alone. The End.

Six Feet Deep Dish had me making my own pizza mid-audiobook. Great found family energy, a detective descended from Al Capone (yes, really), but the love triangle timing threw me off. 3 stars, and I'm still working my way to book 6 for an ARC review. 🍕🔪

Halloween has come to Christmas Town and brought a ghost with it. My review of Tis the Season to be Scary, book 9 in Vicki Delany's Year Round Christmas Mystery series, is live now on Views She Writes. Cake pops, a costume gala, and Ebenezer Scrooge lurking in the shadows. Read it here.

A cat. A move. A human on the edge of change. Sometimes, the quietest companions witness the biggest transformations.

Looking for something light, romantic, and a little magical? Then you simply can't miss the "Kisses of Fate" series - a true collection of cozy stories that touch the soul deeply 💫 💞 Start with the novella "Found You Through Time" - where an ordinary picnic turns into a portal to a completely different world... A place where the sky smells different, and meeting the mysterious Roan changes everything. Between them is a love that knows no boundaries of time or space. But can the heart make the right choice when everything is at stake? 📖 This story is tender, magical, and incredibly warm. It's about how unexpected encounters become destiny, and love becomes a true home. ✨ Perfect for an evening with a cup of tea and a cozy blanket. Give a chance to wonder - open "Found You Through Time" today! 👉 Because sometimes fate is just waiting for you to turn the first page...

When Adeline Harper inherits more than just her grandmother's beloved Sweet Magnolia Bakery, her ordinary life begins to unravel in the most extraordinary way. An anonymous package arrives containing a mysterious leather-bound book with blank pages that slowly begin writing her story before it happens. As each new chapter unfolds, Adeline finds herself drawn into a series of impossible moments that lead her across the street to Harper & Co. Books, where the town's quiet bookseller, Amos Bell, seems to understand that some stories aren't simply read-they're lived. With the warmth of fresh bread, the charm of a close-knit Southern town, the crack of baseball bats beneath summer lights, and a gentle thread of faith woven through every page, Adeline discovers that God has been writing a greater story all along. But when the mysterious book begins revealing chapters she isn't sure she's ready to live, she'll have to decide whether to cling to the life she's always known... or trust the Author of the story she's becoming. Because sometimes the most life-changing chapter is the one you never expected to write. 📖🌸✨

In the quiet, forgotten town of Willowbrook, where time seems to have paused, Audrey Bennett, a city book editor nursing a broken heart, stumbles upon a mysterious mahogany letter box in a dusty antique shop. Carved with swirling vines and tiny roses, a brass plate whispers, "For Letters of the Heart - To Be Delivered When the Time Is Right." Drawn by an inexplicable pull, Audrey takes the box home, only to discover it's a treasure trove of yellowed envelopes, tied with faded ribbon. The first letter, penned sixty-two years ago, is addressed to a "Dearest Cillian." As Audrey delves into the passionate, poignant words of Rosaline Taylor, a woman who loved with an unwavering heart, she finds herself entangled in a decades-old romance lost to time. But the box holds more than just love letters. Tucked within is a promise, a secret, and a hidden truth that connects Rosaline's story to Audrey's own journey of healing and self-discovery. When Audrey uncovers a final, heartbreaking revelation about Cillian's fate, she must decide if some stories are meant to be read by strangers, and if opening her own heart is the only way to finally find her way home. What happens when a forgotten love story becomes the key to unlocking your own future?

"Whispers of a Wandering Wind" is a collection of tender, whimsical, and powerful one-shot stories where magic brushes against the ordinary. From magical shadows to enchanted teacups, each tale captures fleeting moments of wonder, change, and self-discovery. Blending fantasy with slice-of-life charm, these short stories remind us that even the gentlest wind can change the course of a heart because every breeze holds a story, and every story leaves something behind. Enjoy!

Just finished Sleep in Heavenly Pizza (Deep Dish Mysteries #4) by Mindy Quigley and I am WRECKED. Every beloved character turns suspect in this snowy holiday whodunit, and Holly Adams's narration is next level. 5 stars, no notes. Full review on Views She Writes!

Evelina, or Eve to her friends, has always felt a little out of place. Her love of music, storytelling, and quiet reflection makes her feel timeless-like her soul has wandered through centuries before landing here. Follow Eve across three eras-medieval forests, Victorian libraries, and the colorful 1980s-where her passions for writing, music, gaming, and Irish dance echo across time. With recurring symbols, a mischievous cat, and a touch of magic woven through her life, Eve discovers that some tendencies are more than personality... they're old soul tendencies.

365 Days to Find Me is a heartfelt contemporary romance about finding the courage to chase your dreams, embracing change, and discovering that home can exist in more than one place. When twenty-five-year-old Ivy Bennett leaves Ireland for a year-long writing residency in the enchanting city of Valmont, she expects to grow as a writer-not fall in love with a city, a new life, and a man who changes everything. As the days pass, Ivy discovers that the greatest journeys aren't measured in miles but in the people who shape us along the way. Filled with unforgettable characters, family, friendship, humour, and a beautifully slow-burn romance, 365 Days to Find Me is a story about choosing hope, following your heart, and learning that sometimes getting lost is the first step towards finding yourself.

A series of short stories surrounding the idea of different types of love.