Thanks to the publisher, one lucky winner will get Kensington‘s gift basket of cozy mysteries—a mix of current releases and advanced reader copies (ARCs).
Inside you will find one copy of the following titles:
- CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE MURDER by Joanne Fluke
- COCONUT LAYER CAKE MURDER by Joanne Fluke (March 2020 release)
- MURDER AT CROSSWAYS by Alyssa Maxwell
- GRAVE EXPECTATIONS by Heather Redmond
- A CATERED NEW YEARS EVE by Isis Crawford
- CHRISTMAS COCOA MURDER by O’Connor, Day, Erickson
- GONE, KITTY, GONE by Eileen Watkins (Jan 2020 release)
- >HAVE YOURSELF A BEARY LITTLE MURDER by Meg Macy
- CHRISTMAS CAKE MURDER by Joanne Fluke
- RED VELVET CUPCAKE MURDER by Joanne Fluke
- MURDER IN THE FIRST EDITION by Lauren Elliott
- APPLE CIDER SLAYING by Julie Anne Lindsey
- HERE COMES THE BODY by Maria DiRico (March 2020 release)
- FLOUR IN THE ATTIC by Winnie Archer
- MURDER CAN MESS UP YOUR MASTERPIECE by Rose Pressey
- MURDER IN TRANQUILITY PARK by J.D. Griffo
- THE HIDDEN CORPSE by Debra Sennefelder
- JANE DARROWFIELD, PROFESSIONAL BUSYBODY by Barbara Ross
To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love cozy mysteries. The cozy basket will be shipped directly from the publisher. Contest ends December 15, 2019. US entries only per publisher’s request.
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L love cozies because they are relaxing, entertaining and full of interesting scenes and characters.
I do enjoy a cozy mystery for pure escapism and for things I learn. I know Joanne Fluke has inspired me to occasionally bake.
Ohh, what a great present for my birthday month!
I love cozies because they are fun and light. The characters almost always seem to end up like great friends. I can’t get enough of cozy mysteries!
I love cozy mysteries because I like to figure out who did it. Plus I like the small town settings they have. They take me to unique places..
I love them because they are light and funny with cute mysteries!
I love cozy mysteries because they still make me try to solve a mystery without being gory. I have an added benefit of loving the characters and wishing (most of the time) these characters lived near me as I could envision being friends with them if they were real of course. I love to escape to different places and put myself in their place as if I was the one solving the mystery. My gram started my love for reading when I was very young with Nacy Drew and the Hardy Boys. I’m not young at all anymore and still reading at least 3 books a week.
I love cozies because they’re mostly also ‘themed’..I enjoy learning something ‘everyday’…..
This is for my wife Brenda. She loves cozy mysteries. She started by reading Fluke and now she is completely hooked on them 👍🏻
I love cozy mysteries because they’re not so gruesome that I can’t sleep…..and baking. Baking is good!
I love cozy mysteries for the exciting thrill of getting to meet & know the characters, going along with them on their journeys and discoveries. I love mysteries, I love to try to figure it out and love how the authors keep you guessing. And I get to go to places I know I’ll never get to go. Reading cozy mysteries is a true escape from my boring life and brainless tv.
would love to win
Oh my gosh! That is quite the giveaway! I got started in cozy mysteries after my Grandma gave me some books to read after my first son was born. I had a rough time with postpartum depression and Joanne Fluke, Jenn McKinlay, Kate Carlisle and Kate Collins got me through some rough patches. Cozies are my go-to genre now and probably always will be.
I like cozies because the victim is usually a bad guy.
I love cozy mysteries because they are captivating, yet not too gory with details. Great reads!
Cozy mysteries take me away to another place. They are fun to read and I like recipes or hobbies in the books. The characters are my favorite like old friends. In the series books. I like reading about the small towns too.
This would be one of the best Christmas gifts ever!
Cozies keep me thinking and keep my deductive processes active . They transport me to places and situations I would never be exposed to. Love mysteries!
I would love these books ! ! They would be a great Birthday gift to receive since my birthday is on Friday the 6th. I would enjoy everyone of them and do a review as I read them.
I love cozy mysteries because it’s a escape from the every day issues of the world. They are entertaining and most times comics. I love that they do not contain gore, foul language and sex as seen in other mysteries. They contain wonderful characters that become instant friends that you cannot wait to visit with time and time again.
I love cozy mysteries because they are light, easy to read and they are feel good kind of books.
I enjoy cozy mysteries because they feel home-y. You can settle in, get all comfy, and not put it down until you’re done. They make you feel like you are engulfed in the book, as if you belong there right with them. I love that feeling.
I love colors because they are usually full of friends, famil y, small town charm and a mystery to keep your brain active!
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun, light, completely enjoyable entertainment/escape. They often have just the right amount of humor, mystery, a lil romance …many have great recipes…just love cozies all around.
I like cozies because characters beginto feel like friends. They are light read and wonderful escape.
Copies are a puzzle but cute.
I love the puzzle it has when you reading trying to figure out the mystery
I love cozy mysteries! They are entertaining and the characters have become friends by the middle of the book. It just gives me a warm and cozy feeling
Cozy Mysteries are the best way to spend dowtime.Love small town settings with diverse cast of characters
I absolutely LOVE to read cozies. It is always fun to escape into someone else’s drama for a bit, especially when they have a fun and hilarious side kick, relatives and animals to help them along the way. Cozies are fun stories that are not too dark or gruesome to make me hide under my bed afraid to finish the book. I also love that they have a small town setting where everyone knows everyone else’s business, until the murder happens and there are more than one gulity person who would want to see their timely demise… Ok let’s be honest I am completely addicted to them… Ssshhh don’t tell hubby, he may or may not know how many are on my list yet. LOL
I like cozy mysteries bc I can enjoy without the graphic details. They are great when you wamt to escape your own drama
Cozy mysteries are great! I can get to know the characters and the setting. They are a relaxing read. I also love to try to figure out the mystery, but I’m just as happy if I don’t figure it out.
I love cozies like everyone else, because they take me away, I can experience places I may never travel to, be around cats &/or dogs, savor yummie food, and try to solve a not too violent mystery!! Great opportunity to win this giveaway!!
I absolutely love finding new authors and new cozy mysteries. Once I find one I always end up reading their entire series! Curled up with hot chocolate, a nice fire in the fireplace, the cat on my lap and a cozy mystery – what more could you want out of life?
Cozy mysteries are so enjoyable to read. You get a chance to relax, unwind and solve a mystery. If it is a series, you get to catch up with main characters, meet new ones all while hanging out in the different places that the author has created for us to reside in for a little while.
Cozy mysteries are awesome because they make me feel happy.
I love cozies because they are not as graphic and disturbing as regular mysteries. They have relatable main characters. Just a fun, light read.
I love cozies because even when murder occurs, it’s not gruesome or gory. I also like the way relationships tend to develop over time in the series.
I enjoy cozies for the variety of characters, the towns & shops, and the titles!
Cozy mysteries on a cold winter’s day, a hot cup of tea…. After a stress filled week, what a wonderful way to relax. Nothing gory, just a calm read with a twist.
I enjoy reading cozies for the mystery wrapped in the relationships of friendly (and some not so friendly) characters. I appreciate a variety of different settings and am happy that protagonists “of a certain age” are becoming more frequent. Cozies that include recipes are a big plus!
I do enjoy a cozy mystery for a relaxing, intriguing read.
This would be amazing to win! i love cozy mysteries and all of these look fantastic!! Thank you for the chance!!!!
I love mysteries because I forget the worries of the world and love to try and figure out who did the crime.
I love mysteries and most times I can’t put them down,so I read until the book is done and can ‘t wait to start the next one!!!
I like reading cozy mysteries because they are relaxing and I don’t feel as guilty reading in the fall and winter with the cold weather. Thanks for the chance.
They are fun to read and usually fast, travel well and are very entertaining.
Cozy mysteries keep me entertained through the winter. A cup of tea, a fire and a cozy mystery is my favorite way to spend a rainy day.
I love to relax with a cozy mystery and a cup of tea and get lost in solving the puzzle.
I like cozies because I like the unknown of a mystery, the puzzle to be solved, without the graphic details. That leaves something for your imagination.
I love cozies for many reasons, but probably most for smart women protagonists.
I love cozy books for the characters and the stories. I love to curl up with a cozy read with a hot cop of tea. Thanks for the chance
Looks like some great reading.
I love cozies. I love that they are situated in small towns where everyone knows their neighbors. There are women who are close friends who end up trying to solve the murder. I love mystery and trying to figure out who did it.
I love Cozy mysteries because they are usually based on ordinary every day people with some silliness thrown in for extra fun. Guys and gals that always fall over a dead body or cook something that just happens to kill some one. he he yes just ‘ordinary?” people and let us not forget their adorable pets too.
love cozy mysteries because they are relaxing and entertaining
Cozy mysteries to me are like the comfort food of books. They make me feel warm inside and forget my troubles for a bit. I simply love them.
I love cozy mysteries because they are easy to read, have fun characters, the settings are usually a bookstore, library or inn and I love all three! Lol. Plus the murder mysteries are usually easy to solve.
Cozies are the best! Fun and interesting. Murder and mystery without the gore. (Although, those are good too.) I got the niece hooked too, so now we go library hopping and bookstore hopping to find new authors. ❤❤❤❤
Cozies are fantastic to read because you are able to identify with the characters easily. The stories flow quickly and it seems as though you are really present in their situation!
This basket of cozy books would be wonderful for the cold winter months to settle down with. I read and review books all the time. And I would appreciate these books and thanks to the authors j9king
I love cozys because there always fun and unusual circumstances and always keep you guessing.
Cozy Mystery makes me feel cozy on a cold winter nite or any other day or time, give me a Cozy Mystery story to make a dull day full of excitment
Cozy mysteries make you feel like part of the family and I love trying to solve the mystery before the main character.
awesome giveaway,thanks for the chance
I just want to read and own them all.
I love cozy mysteries because you get the “who dun it“ intriguing mystery combined with the light hearted small town feel, without the gore of traditional suspense or thrillers. I particularly love baking cozies with recipes inside!
Love cozy mysteries because they take me to all different places and they make me happy
I started reading cozy mysteries when I was undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer in 2017 and I haven’t stopped. I have tried reading other genre of books but can’t find the comfort and friendship I find in my cozy mysteries.
Cozy mysteries are relaxing. It’s interesting to see characters try to have a normal life yet they get involved to help people around them and solve mysteries. I always smile when I finish one.
Cozies for the most part don’t require me censoring for language or unnecessary gore. I can be assured of a good read and generally clue filled even if I guess wrong. Love the colorful covers, oftentimes recipes and a laugh or more. There are 10 new to me authors in this batch so hope to win. Thanks.
I love cozies for the way they make me feel. I laugh, I cry. I get to also try to figure out who done it lol. Its just so fun to pick up a cozie, meet new characters or visit with old ones. Its an escape to help escape from everyday life challenges we all must deal with. I can travel through the stories even though I cant physically do do it any more. I always like to leave reviews as my way of thanking the authors for all of the time, hard work and heart they put into each one.
Love cozies because they are mysteries and I like to see if I can figure out who did it
I love copies because they are easy to read, don’t take a lot of time to read, are not gory and have characters that you’d like to have for friends.
Cozy Mysteries take you away to little villages and towns. Who put the poison on the plate or shot them with a gun? Is it the maid or lugubrious guest? Oh no they have locked him inside the chest!!! We will have to wait and see. Oh no do I have a copy of the next mystery?
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun light reads. I love the stories along with the mystery. I love that there is no sex and foul language. I would love love love to win this package. Thank you for the chance.
I like cozy because I can kick back and lose myself within the pages of the books.
Wonderful books to get my love of reading busy for quite a few weeks. I must say this is such a great giveaway. Thank you!
I absolutely love solving mysteries and with cozy mysteries there’s not all that violence I always picture myself in the story it is so much better than television
I only discovered Cozy Mysteries this past summer. Where have I been? Playing catch up and learning authors. These are such fun and so many new series to devour.
I love cozies because they are fun even though Murder is involved. 🙂. Also they are a relaxing read. Thanks for the chance at this great Giveaway.
Love Joanne Fluke books and animal stories
I love cozy mysteries because they give you the same good feelings as a visit from an old friend. Or a Hallmark Christmas movie.
I love cozy mysteries so I can escape. The characters are fun to get to know and I try to figure out who the killer is.
Who could not love a good cozy mystery? Full of myself, of course, great small towns, warm and loving characters who care for their family members and devoted friends. Takes place in a book store, a library, a pet shop, a candy store or a bakery. What could be more fun to try and solve yourself!
I’ve been a fan of what are called COZY mysteries for almost 40 years. They entertain me and let me look at a slice of life that might actually be possible.
I love cozy mysteries and have been reading them for 5 decades! My cozy book journey started with Agatha Christie and the Hardy Boys and I was hooked! I love cozy mysteries because in this often violent world there isn’t a lot of violence, blood or profane cursing in the cozies. I like the journey we take along with the protagonists as he/she works out the clues to provide justice to the hapless victim. I love the different cozy genres that feature humor or cats or food in picturesque villages or towns. I love the world building that each cozy author creates in his/her series and reading the subsequent books in the series is a great feeling as I am welcomed back into his/her cozy world.
I love finding cool, fun, and easy reads whenever I pick up a cozy. Reading for me is making friends, seeing new places and visiting the wonderful worlds only a cozie writer can create for me to enjoy.
+I like cozies because their fun to read. Characters are like friends and sometimes there are quirky characters. The occupations are fun to read about. The mysteries and adventures are my favorite it’s fun to guess what or who did it. I like hobbies in the books and animals.
I enjoy cozies for the opportunity they provide to escape into a slightly slower, kinder world of happy endings.
I love cozy mysteries because they are nice clean books with wonderful characters and towns. They have interesting mysteries with no graphic descriptions of crime scenes.
So comforting and relaxing
Cozies are a nice escape from day to day problems
I have loved mysteries since I learned to read! I especially love cozy mysteries because they are a fun easy read and I mostly love the ones with food or coffee! Thanks for the chance!
Love cozies because of the great story lines without graphic details of murder and sex.
Cozy mysteries are very relaxing and so much fun to read. Pick up a cozy and you can visit with characters that become your friends in warm and cozy places.
I love cozy mysteries, with a cup of tea. Now, I have finally gotten my daughter hooked on them. They are such a nice read. So easy to get up in and rush to the end. Then jump right into the next one.
I love cozy mysteries. They are warming and fill.me with hope and peace. Thank you for this awesome opportunity to win.
For many years I hated reading. Then had to have surgery and needed something when I was in the hospital. So I picked up a few books that looked fun (fun as in I liked the cover). So while in the hospital I really hesitated to want to read. I decided I might as well give it a try. It was the Candy Shop Mystery by Sammi Carter. I got so engrossed in this book I read it in a day. I saw that it was a Cozy and have been reading them ever since. It is over 10 years now and I have a huge To Be Read List that I am constantly adding to 😀
I love cozy mysteries because of the quirky characters and likeable but imperfect sleuths.
I love cozy mysteries because they are usually short, clean, and in a small area. Now I love actually mysteries, hardcore mystery thriller books, but cozy mysteries are my cozy go to
I love cozy mysteries because they keep me entertained and because they transport me to another place when I’m having a bad day and need to take a break from reality for a bit, all I need to do is open a cozy mystery book.
I love cozy mysteries because they are way too read, yet not so intense that I find myself not enjoying the read as much. The characters are usually quirky and most have animals in the storyline. This would be an amazing gift to win, for months now my boyfriend has been going through cancer treatments so this year our Christmas won’t have presents, we will just be thankful for whatever time we still have together.
I can sit back and relax with a nice cup of tea with a a good cozy mystery. Love the characters and the settings in these books.
I love cozies because they are an escape from reality!
I love cozies because they are fun and entertaining. I like the challenge of figuring out who did it, without being scared out of my wits! I love the unique and quirky characters.
Suspenseful, but not too gorey. Perfect for a lazy afternoon with tea, blanket on your knees and a cat on your lap. Perfect excuse to take a break.
I love cozy mysteries because they are a fun read. They arent scary. And are a great escape.
For so many reasons! The quirky characters and sidekicks, the mystery to solve, the fact that most come in a series so you really get to know the characters, and the clean romances!
I love cozy mystery!! They have me trying to figure out who did it!
I love cozies because they are more enjoyable to read than thrillers/mysteries. I love how some are centered around recipes.
Reading has always been my passion and I found mysteries to be intriguing with great story lines, set in a wide variety of settings and many interesting main characters. Mysteries have great plots and do not overwhelm us with torrid love scenes.
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun to read. The characters have interesting personalities even the animals a little romance, easy to read and usually set in small towns that I want to visit.
I love the puzzle aspect of mysteries, and I particularly like the fact cozies don’t have a large focus on blood and gore.
I love the caring and compassion, friendships and family, and the sense of belonging usually found in cozy mysteries. I enjoy trying to solve the mysteries and not having to skip paragraphs and/or pages to avoid graphic violence and adult scenes.
Cozy mysteries take me away from all the stress in my life! I love the characters and their lives !
Cozy mysteries allow me to escape from the every day stress of life, and allows me to meet new authors and review their books
I love Cozy Mysteries because they’re fun to read and disappear into.
Wow, that is a lot of books! I love cozies because they are a great escape.
Cozy mysteries make me happy when I’m feeling sad,
What a wonderful give away.
I love cozies,plain and simple. They are a great getaway. I am so happy that Kensington books is still publishing cozies.
I like bookstore,library, supernatural mysteries.
Thank you Kensington.
I love that cozy mysteries aren’t too terrifying. You can get the reader enjoyment and still go to sleep after you read❤️
Cozy mysteries have the ability to take me away from all the stress of the day. They’re great for plane & train trips – fit neatly into a carryon. The characters are simple folk for the most part – the best ever!
cozy mysteries are my favorite. I love how they make me feel..taking me away from every day life. I love the humor and the fun.
I love cozies because they provide an escape from real life without the intensity or gory details of other types of mysteries
I love cozy mysteries! They are a lighter read and have great characters and places and make me try to guess the outcome!
I love that I can get so caught up in a cozy that I don’t want to put it down. Depending on my schedule, I can read it in 1-2 days. I also like that it doesn’t contain graphic sex scenes. The characters and the settings are well- developed, I feel as though I am right there.
Thanks for the chance!
I love cozy mysteries because I can go to different places of interest and try to solve them
I like cozies because they often feature women’s friendships and women who run their own businesses.
I love them because they are a good clean read.They are funny and interesting.Alwasy fun trying to figure out who done it
I love that they engage me and make me think , and they are just plain fun to read as well !
I love cozy mysteries. I love to read. I would love to win all of these books.
I like cozy mystery because they are what cozy.
I love cozy mystery books because they are usually easy to read with likeable people in them
I read cozy mysteries to relax. I like books that are not trying to scare me—a good read that I can enjoy when I have the house to myself.
I love cozy mysteries from all the interesting characters to the quaint towns. They seem like real places and people we could know
I love cozies because of the characters, the towns they live in, their friends and people in the community, just the overall good feeling you get thinking of these “cozy” places. I like the mysteries and that it isn’t in a dark gory setting.
I have three book cases filled, but I sure would like new ones, I re read a lot of them. I find them fun relaxing, sometimes a little foolish, just plain entertaining. When I am feel like I want to run away somewhere and know I can’t I grab a cozy with a cup of tea. I get lost in the swaps of Louisiana, or the Highland of Scotland, I have friends in my books.
I love cozy mysteries! They weave a story that captures your interest, makes you think about “who done it” draws you in to the characters to make you feel like you are part of their family and all without gory blood and guts. 🙂
What an awesome stash!
I love cozies for being a great escape into a friendly small town with awesome new friends.
Cozies are more thank just a book, they are a feeling. They remind me of warm fires with a cup of hot chocolate, candles flickering in front of a Christmas Tree, and seeing a friend for the first time in a long time.
Love the mysteries because they keep me guessing, and most have a delicious recipe.
I’ve been reading Cozy Mysteries for at least 20 yrs or when they became “designated” as “Cozy.” I’ve bought series after series of these books keeping up with your authors and more and anxiously waiting for that next book. They are my escape from a sometimes difficult world and takes me places when I can think and wonder about other adventures; plus I meet some great characters (and authors) along the way. Thank you.
I love cozy mysteries because they are character driven, in lovely settings, no graphic violence, puzzling plots, usually a satisfying ending, sometimes include recipes and easy to read.
I Love cozies because they take me away from life. I get to be in a world with interesting characters, places I would love to visit, and they throw in a good mystery to be solved.
love the mysteries and are relaxing to read.
I love cozies because they are an escape from the difficulties of real life. I love snuggling up with one of these books, especially the winter and Christmas themed ones.
I love cozy mysteries because the have great storylines, recipes, and mysteries that keep you hanging until the last page.
I love mysteries and cozies are just a great relaxing read.
My husband and I both love cozy mysteries. We like the atmosphere of small towns or neighborhoods, we like the friendships of the characters and the lack of the graphic sex and violence in these books.
To me, cozy mysteries give me wonderful entertainment and a much needed separation from upsetting world news especially. I find that the cozies gives your mind new destinations and people to meet even when you are unable to even leave your favorite reading spot!
And making online friends with favorite authors has been the pinnacle of reading cozies and meeting a few has been very special. I love to promote authors in any way that I can and I find cozy mystery authors to be very appreciative of that. And I’m thrilled to help spread the word of their books!
I’d love to become the recipient of this giveaway as being mobility challenged and at home most of the time makes for a very long winter in snowy and icy New England for the next 5 months!! Thank you for the chance!
I would to win these book,2019 hasnt been to me,i had suffered a tiny stroke,what pleasure the books would bring. Thank you for a chance
Cozies are clean fun reads. Focusing on the characters. Usually small town settings with little tidbits from different interests, like knitting, & patterns, scrapbooking, recipes, etc. They have no overt violence, or sex, or crude language.
Love cozy mysteries!!! Thank you for the chance!!
I love cozies because they are interesting and fun and an escape from the violence and excesses of the real world.
I love cozy mysteries. Especially the ones with recipes. I enjoy the towns, the friendships and simply adore the stories
Cozy mysteries-a combination of a horrible mystery that usually is a brutal murder and lovable characters! What could be better? Well? Not much in my opinion! But frequently there are recipes or instructions relating to the story and the main character. Then there is the possibility of romance, and the certainly of at least one close friend. Add these together and mix well, and the result is a wonderful few hours of perfection followed by longing for the next in the series!
I love cozies! Fun reading with a murder or mystery, but without the gory. And if they come with recipes or other craft hints, so much better.
I love everything about cozies…well, except for love triangles. The generally small town settings, casts of quirky characters, strong protagonists with interesting occupations, and puzzles to figure out make ideal escapism reading. Thank you for the chance to win.
Cozies have such fun characters. They become your friends. And the settings are literally global, so readers like me get a chance to virtually visit places we may never see otherwise.
Cozy mysteries are fun to read because you learn about things unrelated to murder. They tend to be light reading and the protagonist tends to become a friend.
I love the settings and characters. Also I am never left feeling anxious or depressed while reading
They take me to a different place. They are exciting to read put me in a good mood
I love cozy mysteries. They usually have animals that help them solve it and they are always set in small towns.
Cozies are like coming home: people you know and love, settings that are familiar, and crimes with no gore. It’s a warm feeling, even if someone dies; rarely is it corpse a favorite character.
I enjoy the small town settings, quirky characters, light-hearted, clean stories. Cozies are relaxing for me.
Characters
Originality
Zesty story lines (with no gore!)
Interesting places
Exciting twists
Satisfying conclusions.
I think that explains it….
Cozy mysteries are fun to read! Sure, there’s murder, but cozies are generally lighter in tone and lighter on the grim and gore than thrillers or suspense novels. Recipes in a cozy are a nice bonus. I also like the fact that they’re usually set in small towns, with main characters I can often relate to.
Cozies are great for reading and sharing. Everyone can enjoy them. Thanks for the chance to win this exceptional prize!
I like them because they are fun and not intense and gory or scary. I love the settings of the stories as well as the characters, who are truly characters.
I love cozy mysteries because of the fun settings, quirky characters and plots that are interesting – a lighter read than a traditional mystery, but so enjoyable!
They are always so full of adventure. The actual “everyday” activities are always so fun and enjoyable.
I LOVE to read cozy mysteries !!!
They are exciting without being TOO scary !
It would be so special to win !!!
I love cozies because of the quirky yet relatable characters, fun puzzles, interesting settings and the comfort of a light but enjoyable read.
I love cozy mysteries! I love the characters and locations. I love that my favorite authors are male and female, all ages and from varied backgrounds. It’s great to know that generally, they are a series that lets the characters grow and mature. There isn’t a lot of blood and gore but a satisfying mystery that keeps you guessing to the end.
I love cozy mysteries. I stumbled upon them a few years back when I was searching kindle unlimited for mystery books. I found Lynn Cahoon and have been hooked ever since. They are a nice break from all the blood and gory in thriller books.
I love cozies because since I learned to read have loved mysteries, happy ends where good triumphs and all the different cozy subjects. So many interesting ones.
I like cozy mysteries because they are so charming and easy to escape into.
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun to read. I also love them because they make you feel like you are a part of the story.
Oh gosh, I love cozy mysteries! They take me places I’d never otherwise be able to go. Whether it’s a good day, or a bad day, cozy mysteries lift my spirits, give me a smile or a laugh. I can immerse myself in a cozy mystery, I’ve traveled, met with old friends, made new friends and I come out feeling satisfied ! Thanks so much! Have a great day all!
With all the bad news and tension around us today, cozies provide relief. The good guys win. Justice is served.
The first cozie I ever read was Chocolate chip cookie murder by Joanne Fluke and I’ve been hooked since.
I love Cozy Mysteries because they are about characters, and small towns or town/like and provide you with a feel good end.
I love cozies for the characters, the continuing story of development, the bad guy or girl getting caught in the end, the pets, the recipes and the humor.
I love being able to get into a book and relax and not worry about anything for a while. Life is stressful for me and to be able to read a book and get lost and laugh out loud. This is why I love these books!!
I love reading it is a great way to pass time! Also reading is very relaxing no matter where your at!
Love Kensington mysteries. I’ve collected quite a few series over the years. Thanks for the opportunity.
I love cozies because they keep me guessing. The characters are usually fun to read about.
I love cozy mysteries! They are a lighter read and have great characters and places and I can usually go thru one in a day or two. Would love to add this great bundle of books to my collection! Thanks
I like my cozies for the escape from the real world. At the end of the book, justice is served, the bad guy caught. All is well with the world!
I love cozies because they are relaxing and entertaining.
I like cozies because they’re…cozy—comfortable. They have characters I like (and some I don’t like), and many have critters I like even better than the characters. They feature a crime which the main character has a good reason to solve.
I totally LOVE cozy mysteries because, for me, I don’t need to be reading about a murder that is full of blood and gore. A quick, they’re dead and then my little grey cells have to figure out the who and why…. keeps my brain active during a read.
I love cozies because of the small town setting, the relationships between characters, the pets, and the recipes. Thanks so much for this giveaway!
I love to read cozy mysteries because the characters are relatable and down to earth. They have the same daily life struggles we all do with something extra thrown in. They have feelings and real relationship issues that are parts of the story that add flavor.
I love to read cozy mysteries because I know when I sit down to read I don’t have to worry about skipping paragraphs due to them being graphic, using ugly words and I can relax and let the stress melt away even if I can read for a short time.
I love cozy mysteries because they are lighthearted, entertaining and funny. I have always been a fan of mysteries but as I have gotten older, I prefer an entertaining one rather than suspenseful. Many time it is hard to figure out the killer to the end because the writers do a good job on the storyline.
I love cozy mysteries because they show a world where dysfunction breeds redemption. In the end, all is well, and oftentimes hard questions are resolved.
I like cozy mysterious because they are good wholesome books that you can snuggle up to and they keep you on the edge of your seat!
You know I would be thrilled to win! I have not read a cozy in years but I love mysteries.
I love cozies because they take me away from real life and let me escape into a fun cozy town.. with a little murder thrown in lol
I love cozy mysteries because I enjoy the challenge of figuring out the mystery. They are fun to read and don’t keep me up at night.
I love Cozies because reading them gives me, “me time”. Unlike television and other mysteries, Cozies are free from graphic sex and violence. I don’t need to check for a ‘PG-13 rating’ or take my chances.
Thank you for the chance to get reaquainted with Hannah Swenson, and meet some wonderful New amateur sleuths!
I like cozies because they have interesting characters and are quick and enjoyable reads
I love cozy mystery’s because it helps me to relax and forget about all the worries of the world .
There is nothing like curling up on the couch with an engaging story that promises to entertain me with likable characters, attempting to solve a crime that isn’t gruesome or too frightening, with clues provided along the way that also allow me to try to solve the crime as well.
I take a little vacation, solve interesting puzzles, and meet fascinating people within the pages of a good book. What a treat!
My love for cozy mysteries allows my mind to relax and enjoy a wonderful story with just enough intrigue without too much gore that I am able to shut off the days stresses.
Love cozies as they take me to new places and I get to escape into fun, and adventure.
Who doesn’t love sitting in front of a roaring fire (or any place else, for that matter) and losing yourself in another time, another place, another life? Where you can climb into the story and solve that nasty crime yourself – or be pleasantly surprised at how you were led down the wrong path!
Cozies are just so enjoyable. Characters you like, interesting stories and towns you would want to live in.
Cozies allow you to be part of the family!
I love cozies because they aren’t graphic or dark like other mysteries can be. The characters are written in a way that makes you actually care about them and want to read more about their lives.
I enjoy mysteries more than regular novels because I like figuring out the puzzle of “whodunnit”. Cozies are my favorite genre because I read at bedtime and they are not too intense or graphic for me to fall asleep easily afterward.
I love that you can read these books in a day. They fit around this time of year great. I have to read everyday, makes life more fun.
I love cozy mysteries because well, they make me feel cozy. They have great characters who make me smile.
I love cozies because I get a mystery with a range of characters that are not too intense. I can relax with a good story and enjoyable read. I read series because it is like visiting with an old friend over a cup of tea.
I like cozies because they are clean and fun to read. I like the relatable characters and the interesting puzzles!
they make me happy , instead of a heart attack like murder books do.
Cozies are such a fun & an enjoyable read. The characters are quirky, the recipes yummy, and the places are interesting.
I love cozy mysteries because they are clean reads, and I like to try figuring out whodunnit. I especially love Cozies that have animals in them.
I love cozy mysteries for so many reasons. They have are you away without scaring the pants off you😳, some contain wonderful recipes, and they are just fun to read!! I love trying to figure out who did it and I’m right more often than not! 😊
I love reading cozies because they are good, clean reads. No graphic violence or sex. Just great stories with colorful and relatable characters and an interesting plot.
Cozy mysteries share puzzles withoout terrifying, share new friends without frightening the reader, share new adventures without endangering the life of the adventurer. Cozies allow the reader into new worlds while snuggled safely into a favorite warm spot.
I love them for the fun and humor .
I love mysteries of any kind.
I like cozy mysteries because they are short, but excellent stories, no descriptive murder scenes or sex scenes and I love trying to Gifford out “who did it”.
What a great set of books. I like cozies because there is usually little blood. 😊
Cozies have been my escape & my sanity to help me cope with a chronic illness over the past 10 years. The characters, authors & fellow readers feel like family. The cozy community has truly been a blessing. ❤
Cozy mysteries are great reads. I find them relaxing and some are humerous and I love trying to figure out the solution to the mystery and who did it and why.
Cozie mysteries give me fun challenges wrapped together with twists and turns that aren’t cringingly teeth rattling.
I enjoy reading cozy mysteries because they are clean, fun and not gory, violent or full of sex! I enjoy getting to know the characters and it’s fun to figure out the mystery!
I love cozies because they are not violent. The characters are people that I wish I knew. Not a lot of bad language either. Really enjoy cozies that take place in shops and have recipes or patterns in them.
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I love cozies for the quirky characters, the small town settings, everyone knows everyone, they are light and clean. Thanks for the chance.
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WOW! Cozies are my warm blanket fort in this world of crazy. Thanks Dru for all you do to introduce us to cozies and their authors.
I love cozies because they are not overly gruesome, usually have a sense of humor, hopefully make you think a little bit, and they are a fun, relaxing read. 💕📚
Absolutely enjoy cozy mysteries. Light delightful reads good anytime.
I like cozy mysteries because the characters are engaging and relatable. There is usually some humor, and pets are a plus too. I like that they are not graphic like traditional mysteries.
I love cozy mysteries to get a rest from the historical fiction or thrillers I have read. Cozies take me to that comfortable, peaceful, feel good place where everything will be right in the end.
I love cozy mysteries because I find I fall in love with each character in the story. They are not so complex that I can’t put it down and still be able to follow the story when I come back to it. Also they are not filled with things that aren’t gory or filled with rough language. Being a Christian I don’t find pleasure in books that are R rated. The mystery and recipes or craft patterns only add to the pleasure.
WOW! What an awesome giveaway! Thank you so very much for the chance to win! I absolutely love 💕 love 💕 love 💕 cozies because they always make me feel warm and cozy when I finish reading them. They may have murders in them, but the characters are always so charming and lovable and make you feel like family while reading. Cozies always take me away from my life and take me to a thrilling and exciting place! They are my very favorite books 📚 to read! I love that many of the authors in this awesome giveaway are my favorites! God bless you Kensington for this great giveaway! 💜😊
I love cozies, sometimes they are easy to figure out and sometimes I’m wrong 😂😂I love getting to know the characters and the storyline
Cozy mysteries are full of unique, quirky characters and always have an interesting setting. The protagonist always has something entertaining that they do for a job or hobby in addition to solving the whodunit. And the mystery is always fun to figure out!
It provides a world where my imagination can fun free and do all the things I wish I could do in reality. 🙂
Cozies are a great escape for me. I love the small-town settings and getting to know the characters over the course of a cozy series. I like that they do not have gore and, for the most part, no bad language.
I love cozies because of the characters and the settings. It allows me to put on my thinking cap to see if I can figure out who done it
I love cozy mysteries, especially foodie ones, because they combine my love of adventure and food! I can also travel to all kinds of wonderful places from the comfort of my couch!
I love cozy mysteries because they are good clean suspense. I enjoy trying to figure it out right along with the protagonist. I have MS and have lots of time to read and I have loved to read since i was a kid.
Cozy mysteries let me escape the stress of every day life. I am able to go to a small town where everyone (almost everyone) cares about each other and their town and look out for each other and step up when help is needed.
I like cozy mysteries because they challenge me to solve the mystery, but never have a lot of guts, gore, or violence. Plus the characters are people I could relate to most of the time. And of course, any animals in them are always a big plus,
I love cozy mysteries, especially a series. What a wonderful way to escape to another place for a few hours. They always leave me feeling happy and smart ( if I manage to figure out who done it!) lol! This is an awesome set of books with several of my favorite writers.
I have always been a huge fan of cozy mysteries because of the quirky characters who I can relate to and the hope that I can solve the crime before it is revealed causing me to go ‘wait, how did I miss that?’. I think I was a detective in a former life!
I love cozies because even though there is murder involved, they’re light & easy to read. They’re perfect for when I want to relax after work 😊
They are fun to read and have characters you can relate to.
I like cozies because of the settings and the characters. Reading one is like going home , and visiting old friends, especially if it is a long series.
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Wonderful settings and great characters!
I love cozy mysteries because they are relaxing and fun! I also love the characters and settings.
I love reading cozy mysteries because they are light, fun reads with a good amount of suspense. Reading cozies is a great way to unwind at the end of the day.
Cozies have the right about of mystery without getting to gory or terribly suspenseful. They also usually have a touch of romance and fun settings or themes and characters.
I love cozy mysteries because it is very relaxing to read one. When reading a cozy, you can forget all the turmoil in the world and your own life even for just a little while – the “good guy” always wins.
I love cozy mysteries, they make me feel warm and cozy inside. Sometimes the holidays can be rough on me, I lost my Husband on Nov. 3rd, 2016 from Stage 4 Kidney Cancer and it gets lonely being by myself and not having him to share the holidays with. Thanks for this amazingly generous giveaway.
quick and easy reads, love them and they keep my interest
These will be such great reads. I love cozies because I can feel the small town friendships. Cozies are a break from life and easy to read. They are a stress relief for me. When reading Cozies the characters are easy to fall in love with because when it is a series, you can really get to relate to the characters. Thank you for the chance to win all these wonderful stories.
I love cozy mysteries. I like to sit down in a sunny window on a cold day in Minnesota and curl up with a mystery. It takes away the blues that go away with the long winter. I can just relax and enjoy someone else’s life, along with trying to figure out who the bad guy is.
I love the interesting characters, friendships, and of vourse, the mysteries!
I love cozies because they are well written, page turning excitement, mystery and fun!
I love all mysteries but cozies are my favorite. They let me spend time in interesting towns filled with fun characters.
I love cozies! They are easy to read and are clean fun! I don’ t have to worry about the storyline because I know that I will enjoy the story and in many cases, revisit characters that I have met in another story!
Good clean fun with small towns, pets, and crafts, etc. The nosy sleuth is usually smarter than the police. I’ve been reading them for years.
I love cozy mysteries because they’re entertaining, light-hearted, and yet, at the same time, the guilty are punished and the innocent go free. They satisfy my need for justice without blood and gore. And the protagonists generally have interesting family situations, careers and challenges, like most of us.
I love cozy mystery books cause they are fun to read. And they don’t go into gory details.
I have always loved reading. I had gotten to where I really read mostly nonfiction, then I began having cognitive issues due to m/s. I could not read. I was devastated. A friend kept talking about baking/cooking mysteries. I just could not understand what she meant. She finally got me to see the light and I found cozy mysteries. I was actually able to read them. I was able to follow them, understand them, see them. So for me, cozy mysteries saved my love of reading and my independence. Thanks for a great contest and all you do!
I read lots of cozies. I like the variety of sleuths and their jobs/occupations. They are always surrounded by friends, that solve the crimes.
There always is a twist in these books
Love twists they keep me reading
Lots chuckles from me
And that is a blessing
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I love cozies because of that little touch of comedy.
I love cozies because there’s enough heavy stuff going on, I like to read stuff where the good guys always win.
I haven’t read any of these yet, but I really want to. They look great!
I enjoy copies because much of the crime is off stage and gore is generally non existent.
I love mystery stories, figuring out who did the dirty deed, the challenge is exhilarating to me. I look for the clues in every line of the story!!
They are my comfort food, the mystery challenges my brain, and the happy ending feed my heart.
Love cozies for their ability to take the reader away for awhile. You feel like you know, and relate to the characters. With everything that is happening in the world today, a little escape is just what the doctor ordered to have a happy and healthy life! So I say keep reading and ENJOY!!
I love taking a mini vacation to a place where I get to meet the most interesting characters, make new friends and adopt some new family members. I grew up on Murder, She Wrote, Perry Mason, Columbo, Magnum PI, The Rockford Files and more, so I have a need for
mystery, action and adventure. I don’t like gore, anything to do with child abuse or graphic sex…i just want my murder mystery to be fun and challenging, that’s why I love them!
I enjoy them because they are fun reads!
I love copies because I love mysteries, but I’m not always in the mood for a dark, suspenseful story. Some days I just need something lighter.
I love cozy mysteries as after a stressful day at work it’s great to escape into the simpler world of the story.
I used to try to figure out who did it, but now I just go along for the ride.
I love cozies because they are funny, clean and intriguing mysteries.
Reading cozies is a perfect way to relax.
I love reading cozy mysteries because they’re fun! It feels like visiting old friends every time I open the cover.
Cozies are easy to get into and identify with the characters. I can feel myself become part of the cast and really try to solve the case.
I love mysteries! Love trying to figure out who done it before the end of the book. I especially love Joanne Flukes books. You get a great mystery and recipes! I still make a chicken noodle soup that I got out of the very first book that I bought of hers.
I enjoy cozy mysteries because of the pure pleasure they give me. There is too much grief in the world and cozies let me escape. I would love to win this give away since I am in a book club and one of the members is a teacher at a high school where many of the children do not like to read. However, she has books (mysteries) outside her room and the children ask her when the next book club is so that she will have new (to them) mysteries to read.
Thanks for the chance to win such a wonderfull prize. I love cozy mysteries, theys are so much fun and the characters are people that we know.
I started reading mysteries when I was in 2nd/3rd with Nancy Drew Mysteries and the Hardy Boys Mysteries.
I love cozy mysteries because the sleuths are usually both witty and wise. Using skillful thought processes and not high tech tools.
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun, just the right amount of suspense and mystery without being creepy, have great characters. I love to read them to relax in the evening after a long day of work. And I often try some of the (sometimes) included recipes.
I love cozies because they give me a chance to visit cute little places and characters that become old friends regularly
I love cozy mysteries because I like the characters and things that they get into while trying to solve crimes.
I love cozy mysteries. They’re relaxing and fun to try and solve.
No better way to spend a rainy day at home, or a bright day at the beach. How better can you get all Cozy in bed at night?
Cozy mysteries keeps me entertained by their shenanigans.
They have funny ways of finding dead bodies which make their readers laugh including me.
I really enjoy reading them.
I have honestly never read a cozy mystery but I would really like to try
I enjoy cozies because they’re a nice break from my usual reading – they are fun to read and very relaxing.
Cozy mysteries are my go-to genre. I can always depend on interesting characters and well done plots.
I love these mysteries . These are some of my favorite authors. I was in house fire and I am just starting to read again . Thank you for the chance .
I love Cozy mystery series because they frequently have a prominent thematic element introduced by the detective’s job, pet or hobby.
Due to my dyslexia I never liked to read but one day I came across the cozy mystery section of the bookstore and I was so intrigued by the cute cover I had to try it and have become an avid reader ever since!! I love reading now and love all things cozy!!!
I love all the characters in cozy mysteries!
There are so many amazing books in this giveaway!! Cozy books are relaxing and always make my day better. They draw me in and make me feel like I am in the book meeting so many wonderful characters. Love hanging out with them all!
I really enjoy reading cozy mysteries ever since my first Nancy Drew mystery ages ago; probably before there were cozy mysteries.
I love cozies because they allow me to escape into another world filled with small towns I want to visit and characters I want to get to know better!
I love cozies because they always end well. A little bit of everything and not as serious or depressing as some books can be!
I love cozy mysteries because they get you thinking without the gook and gore other mystery books have.
I live cozies as they dare fun to read, easy to read and when I was on labor and delivery I could put it down and pick up where I left off easy. Thank you
I love cozy mysteries because I love a book that gives clues to figure out who did something but I don’t like bloody books!
I love cozies because I feel like I am taking a vacation. I get to “see” new locations, “meet” new people, “hear” secrets, “eat” different desserts, and/or “visit” new businesses all the while I am sitting in my recliner, cup of tea on the side, and three furbabies napping on my lap!
Thank you all (authors, publishers, etc.) for providing me with all my staycations!
I like the unique characters and settings. I especially love the variety of “themes”- food, pets, crafts, etc. I always learn something new and I enjoy trying the recipes/patterns/crafts that I read about.
I love cozy mysteries because after a long day teaching they are a perfect way to spend time relaxing- with a good book!
I love cozy mysteries because I find them relaxing to read and they are not graphic.
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun to read. They are very well written.
Cozies are the best!!
No blood, guts and gore like the rest.
Simply fun, wonderful tombs. Love to go through them ith a fine toothed comb!
Get so wrapped up in the words.
all the other are for the birds!!
Thanks for the chance to win.
I love cozy mysteries because like their name they are cozy. A light, fun, twisting and turning enjoyable read. Thank you for the chance.
I love cozies because I love the small town feeling. I love the entire town except for a few people are so welcoming and helpful. I love the charm and simplicity and the cleanness of it all. I love the way you get taken on an adventure to a new town and just get to get away from all the bad things going on in the world.
I love cozies. They’re fun & have great characters & settings.
I like them because they are fun to read!
I love cozies because there is usually no gore. I love the quirky characters, the plots, the puzzle of it. I love to play detective and try to solve it first. 😏
I love cozies because they’re sweet, funny, clever, and interesting, with unique characters and, usually, small town settings. They also leave much to your imagination, rather than hitting you over the head with gory or intimate details. Thank you for the chance.
I love to read cozies because they’re relaxing.
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I like Cody mysteries because there isn’t blood and gore in them.
Whoops! I misspelled cozy. 😀
I like cozies because they’re fun and light and comfortable. They also tend to have food or pets, both of which make me smile.
I have loved cozy mysteries since I used to watch MURDER, SHE WROTE, with my mother. I love that most of the time the people who die DESERVE IT. I like that the murders aren’t graphic. I love that the sleiths are amateurs (all those years of reading NANCY DREW). I like the many and various “worlds” where the books take place. I even like reading the recipes if there are recipes.
I love cozies because they are fun and light.
Cozy mysteries are my go-to genre
I love cozy mysteries because its relaxing and its like putting a puzzle together to see what happens. Thank you!
Reading cozy mysteries is a fun way to relax and escape. I like the quirky characters and trying to solve the mystery.
Wow! This incredible Giveaway would really help make my holiday season merry and Bright. I love cozy mysteries because they entertain me and because when life sometimes gets tough and I need to take a break from reality for a bit, all I need to do is open a cozy mystery and I’m transported to another place and time.
I love cozies because they make murder fun!
I love cozies because they’re fun and enjoyable.They have quirky characters and i love trying to figure out the mystery of who did it
I have always loved cozy mysteries. Once I start to read one, I have to finish it as soon as I can. Only sleep or work can make me stop reading.
I love cozy mysteries because here is something to solve but they are also upbeat and fun to read. Good amount of local culture and usually some great recipes!!
I love cozy mysteries for the settings and the characters.
I love the variety in themes and they are like opening a puzzle box. You can simply enjoy them since they are not to graphic. With amateurs doing the detecting, it is easy to connect with the characters.
Why do I like cozy mysteries?
I think it is a simple matter of I love being part of the “family” that is created by each series that I read.
The authors craft great reads with a compelling mystery to be solved but they also give you characters that make you want to spend time with. Or at the very least continue reading their adventures along the way.
I enjoy the cozy mysteries for the friendships and the glimpses of (usually!) simpler lives.
I love to read cozy books because I can escape to a different place with each book! I can view places, people’s lives and families that are completely different from my own!
Is there anything better than the world of a cozy? I don’t even need chocolate when I’m immersed.
Cozy mysteries are great so you can try to guess what might happen as you read along. always love the surprises. Awesome collection of books. Thanks for the chance.
Cosy mysteries let me laugh, cry, learn new recipes, learn new crafts and realize I am not the only one with a weird family and life!
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun, easy to read and encourage my imagination. Love, love, love this fun giveaway. Thank you for the chance!
I love cozy mysteries because you get to escape the real world and enjoy a wonderful story in a great setting with characters that feel like friends, and none of the “gory” stuff.
i JUST LOVE cozy murders and have for years.
the coffee shop mysteries by Cleo Coyle and tea shop mysteries by Laura Childs. I’ve ready evey thing they both have written. Now it’s Victoria Thompson and Margaret Maron. I love lots of other authors and read about 100 books a year and I like cozy because they aren’t bloody or extremely evil and always have some sort of positive outcomes.
Cozies are my jam! Always have been. I like mystery, intrigue and a thrill, however when you dive into a Cozy, it’s all of those things but more. You get a “theme” to go with it! It’s light hearted but not sappy! You can snuggle down with your favorite blanket and a warm cup of coffee and just escape! It’s just plain cozy!
So many comments! I couldn’t find the one I made yesterday! I love the cozies.
I love cozy mysteries because they are light, fun and provide a mystery or puzzle to solve. Cozies allow me to travel to beautiful locations and characters that become like friends I want to visit again and again.
Cozy mysteries are my life! Especially cozy culinary mysteries! I love the recipes, the characters, the stories themselves and I love sharing them with others!
I like cozy mysteries because they have the perfect mix of ‘ingredients’ for an entertaining story-endearing and sometimes quirky characters, a picturesque setting, and an engaging plot that keeps my mind engaged in trying to figure out whodunnit!
Every cozy mystery that I’ve read has been entertaining. I don’t need a thousand pages (or more) to verify that it’s good. You have most of my favorite authors listed here. I’m excited to check out the ones I haven’t read yet. Thanks for this opportunity to improve my personal library.
This is quite the giveaway. Spectacular! I read at least 1-2 cozies a week. They make me think, laugh, speculate and imagine. Plus I learn from the stories that are set in a particular time period. Engaging plots, strong and oh so often quirky characters , and beautiful settings well described, transport me away from my often mundane daily life.
I like cozy mysteries because they are usually full of fun and mystery. A lot of them take place in small towns and I love small town stories. I find them to be relaxing too.
I love cozy mysteries because they provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of real life, they have endearing characters, and provide the opportunity to think through a puzzle and figure out who the murderer is. It also shows that good triumphs over evil. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
I like cozy mysteries because they are a good way to relax and take your mind off things. Just a good chill out session
I love cozy mysteries because I get to know the recurring cast of characters in the books. It feels like going back to family when I read those stories! Plus, the recipes, crafts, etc. are always fun as well.
I love cozy mysteries because they warm my soul and take me to another place and time to escape from the daily routine of life!
Cozy mysteries are one of literatures chocolates. In a series you learn the quirks of each character. Some of the best characters live in cozy series
I love cozy mysteries because when I’m having a rough day they are easy reading and always enjoyable
I love the little shops and small town feel you get when you read cozies..I also love the same characters with new ones thrown in.
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun light stories that are full of interesting people and places. I love to curl up with my dog and a cozy mystery when I have some “ME” time. Thanks so much for the fabulous giveaway!
I love cozy mysteries because they are light and easier for me to read. Having bipolar disorder and PTSD, I’ve learned that there are books out there that trigger me and send me into a downward spiral where I have a severe panic attack. Cozy mysteries don’t do that to me. I like that they have small town settings as I live in a very small town and I love the friendships and relationships they have in them. They make me feel like the characters are my friends and I just really like that about them. Since reading cozies, I’ve actually found new ways to cope with my disorders and they have helped to give me a better quality of life and just brought more joy to my life. I love a good mystery and i love to figure out who did it and cozies just are a great way for me to do that. Thank you to the publishing people and to the authors for helping to make my life better and a little bit easier.
Bless you. My father suffered also.
Love cozy mysteries because they are usually set in small towns with friendly ( or at least interesting) people. I just love the characters I read about in them. I like a fun mystery. If I wanted reality I would watch the news. And since they are an easy read I can read them anywhere, even on the bus.
I love cozy mysteries because just what the genre’s name implies- they are cozy and I always feel good while reading them! They are usually set in a dream setting with just the perfect mix of good and evil to make it interesting. They transport me from the stress of real-life into a world where everything works out and all the bad guys come to justice! It really is relaxing!
Cozy mysteries are the best! They keep you in suspense without going overboard. Love seeing everyday folks bringing bad guys to justice. The characters become my friends and I care about their lives.
I love cozies because the characters are very relatable and I get a good feeling from them. There is very seldom what I call real violence in them which in today’s world there seems to be entirely too much of.
Cozies are wonderful whodunnits without a lot of gore and mess. The characters are warm and caring even if it’s about someone they don’t particularly care for they still look for the bad guy because they have a firm sense of wrong and right.
I love cozy mysteries because they are interesting without graphic violence or graphic sex. The characters are usually people that I would like to be friends with. The only way the stories keep me up at night is when I want so badly to find out who did it, not because it scared me too much.
Cozies are the best!! They are always fun, have great characters, a warm & cozy feeling, and a satisfying conclusion! ❤️
I love cozy mysteries because they usually feature women who seem “real” and are smart, funny and inspiring. Also I like to see if I can solve the murder!
Because they are cozy. They are fun and have such great themes and characters. It’s always fun to find a new series.
I like reading cozies because they are easy reads while relaxing at the end of the day.They take me away from the hecticness of everyday life. The characters are usually fun and the storylines easy to follow.
I love the character development and the interesting information…recipes, gardens, coffee, tea…..on a wide variety of subjects.
Cozies are great to curl up with on a rainy day. The characters are likable, settings are dreamy and the mysteries/murders are fun to solve without being graphic.
I love cozies because of the great characters and settings, and they always solve the puzzle. Plus, I am a sucker for all those punny titles!
Cozy mysteries have relatable characters, quaint settings, and enjoyable storylines that carry from book to book through a series. Picking up each volume in an author’s series is like catching up with old friends. I love that.
I love to guess when reading, and cozy mysteries on any day curled up with tea and a fuzzy animal and blanket, is the best.
I love cozy mysteries. Great characters, wonderful settings, and of course, mysteries to be solved.
I love cozy mysteries that get you all interested and wondering what’s going to happen next. I like a cozy mystery with a cozy cup of tea. ❣️🍀🍀📕🍀🍀🍀🍀
I love them because there fun and interesting to read.
I enjoy reading cozy mysteries because they are a fun way to relax.
I love cozies because they are the backbone and starting place for the genre; complicated plots, interesting characters, and they are the true mysteries.
I love cozies so much that I blog about them. The fact that they are clean and don’t give me nightmares is a strong plus. But more than anything I like the nature of most of the characterA and their interests/expertise. Furthermore I really enjoy that I can jump into a book anywhere within the series to see if I like it. Also the cozy community is really the best. I enjoy engaging with members on various platforms and groups and sharing my thoughts on the books I read as well as understand theirs.
I love cozy mysteries because they are reader-friendly and relatable, and they basically make me feel good during and after reading them ~
I enjoy reading cozies because they are light reading and always have a pretty good ending. There is humor and believability to them
Cozy mysteries are fun read and easy reading to take away stress of “real world”.
I live cozy mysteries because they are a light, fun escape from reality.
They are a light, fun read of who done it.
Nothing is better than curling up with a soft blanket, a cup of coffee, and a nice mystery book. It sets my winter mood 😊
There is usually humor, great family and friend relationships, and a great mystery to figure out without gory details, swearing, and sex.
Cozies are like snuggly warm blankies…. to enjoy with hot cocoa (or a glass of wine), transporting one from the mundane to the possibly perfect or even the perfectly possible.
I love cozy mysteries because they are not hard edged crime thrillers and have a sometimes humorous feel
I love cozy mysteries because of the mysteries. I liked mystery novels but most of them were too gory or had colorful language. I then discovered Laura Childs, Leslie Meier and others. There are great female protagonists with tea shops, craft stores, or interesting hobbies. The mysteries are interesting and there is no gore or offensive language. They are engaging stories that I just love to read.
I love cozy mysteries because they are easy reads and when I’m having a rough day, the characters and stories take me away
Who doesn’t love a cozy book , it is the perfect escape from life . We all certainly deserve an escape . Thank you for the opportunity for this giveaway. Fingers crossed
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I love cozy mysteries because of their interesting characters that always feel like friends by the end of the book and the wonderful small towns. They are light and fun and a wonderful escape. Thank you for the chance to win!
Cozy mysteries helpe relax with is good for my heart
I love cozy mysteries because they are a good time. They have great characters and a fun plot. The perfect book for anytime…summer or winter.
I love cozy mysteries because they allow me to solve a puzzle without scaring me. I learn a lot because of the locations and businesses run by the lead character.
I love cozy mysteries because they are usually great stories, that have wonderful characters that you can feel connected to. They are usually quick reads as well.
I love cozy mysterious because they fun to read and easy to get through.
I love these types of books because of their fun characters and story lines.
I like them for escapism and to challenge the mind in a fun way.
I love cozy mysteries because they are entertaining and easy for the “mind to process”, much like eating brownies and ice cream.
A friend loves and recommends cozies so I thought I’d give them a try and share them with her, if I were to win.
Since retiring and my husbands death I find that reading helps pass the time and keeps me sane. Thank you for the chance to get this great gift.
I like cozy mysteries because they are entertaining without graphic violence. A lot of them are funny, which lightens the mood. And, of course, I like to try to figure out “who done it”.
I like them because they help me to relax and go to a happy place.
I love reading, and especially like cozy reads, read before bed and they relax me
With all the stresses we all endure these great cozy books take us away and enjoy the moment. And they even help us extend the moment even when finish reading. Love reading.- makes me feel calm.
I love to read cozy mysteries because they allow me to escape the real world & enjoy the world created in the stories. It’s great to relax with a good book!
This is the time of year for cozy mysteries! I love to get lost in a good mystery on a cold day with my blanket and coffee or cocoa! Thanks for the opportunity!
I enjoy them for a nice escape. I love the characters and especially if the story has humor in it
I love mysteries and enjoy the characters!
I love the covers on good cozies. They are an invitation to read, a chance to get away from the present, and something different to think about and leave your worries behind. Unlike other mysteries, cozies allow you to relax and sometimes even learn something new. They are fun even when they are serious. Enjoy them with me, okay?
I love mysteries. As a little girl I was fascinated with Nancy Drew. I read Cozy mysteries a lot. I has always loved to try and guess the the murderer is. Very easy reads.
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I love the series element of cozies and getting to come back to familiar friends.
I like them to kick back and relax.
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun and comforting. Yes, there is a mystery, but there is great characters and fantastic settings. Life can be hard. Cozies take us away from our problems.
I just love a good mystery.
I love cozy mysteries because they are fast reads, the books are enjoyable and fun reads.
I especially like the ones that are part of a series I like to keep visiting the characters and see what they are up to next.
I like cozies because they are fun and entertaining and have clever fun titles.
Cozies take me to a place of my youth. I was born and raised in a VERY small town where everyone knew everyone else and knew all the gossip that was always flying around town. Cozies give me that sense of “hometown”. They just make me feel good…even as I am trying to figure out who the killer is. LOL. I just love cozies!
I like how they are funny, yet they challenge my mind. I have just read a few, but would love to read them all!
Cozy mysteries are light and relaxing, yet they give me a chance to “figure things out.” The settings are usually very interesting – love the quirkiness of small towns. ❤️
I love cozies because they remind me of my first book love, The Nancy Drew Mysteries!
I like cozies because they are fun to solve. And easy to read in one long sitting.
I love cozy mysteries because of the themes:culinary, bookstores, pets, etc
Love the characters and the plots. I actually read more because of cozies.
I like mysteries because they are entertaining and I like to try and figure out who done it before it’s told.
Cozies always have twists and turns. My mind is always trying to figure out the ending. Believe it or not, as a teenager I read every mystery in our school library. I’m addicted.
I just love a good book! They are always great to cozy up on the couch with a cup of tea and a comfy blanket
I Love Cozies! I get to visit Wonderful towns/cities, meet new people, feel like part of the group & solve Mysteries!
Cozys are just fun. Yes, there’s a murder and it has to be solved but the “how” is everything – and the quirky characters make the story, usually! Love them!
I love cozy mysteries because I can escape into them. It’s fun to put myself in the small town settings and lives of the characters. I enjoy following the clues to see if I can figure out who do it before the main character does. I also love them because a lot of them have themes I enjoy in my personal life. It’s fun to try out some of the recipes I’ve found.
I love cosy mysteries because they leave me with a warm glow.
I was raised on Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie. Christmas vacations meant rainy days, cocoa, and my latest cozy
I love them because a lot have pets. The characters are usually so warm and believeable. Mysteries fun to solve. Good plots.
I like the story settings and places and the characters are so developed I feel like I could be friends with many of them..
Cozies are just so much fun! Mystery, humor, good-hearted people. The bad guy gets what’s coming, but it isn’t violent or gruesome like some other mysteries. The humor and light-hearted tone are the best.
Love cozy…..great with the cooler Florida sunshine days!
I like mysteries with a twist.
I love cozy mysteries because the humor is relevant to the story & the characters are just “regular people”
I would really love to read all these cozy mystery
I read a lot of Horror and Thrillers and sometimes I want to sink into a great location and meet some interesting folks who do things I find interesting, whether it is food, tea, coffee, bakers, librarians or helpful ghosts, a cozy takes you places you may never get to except in your mind. The recipes and craft ideas are bonuses!
They’re so much fun to read!
I enjoy reading a mystery because I like being kept in suspense and trying to guess who done it
Cozy mysteries are an enjoyable way to escape. They are fun to read and the characters are endearing. I have read many different authors and find they all gave something different to contribute and hold my interest. I would love the chance to try these books and find another plot to lose myself in. Thank you for the opportunity.
When I was younger, my go-to relaxing book was a steamy romance. Now, if I’m looking for a light, enjoyable read, I grab a cozy mystery. I read about 200 books a year and yet had never even heard of a cozy mystery until a few years ago! They are totally enjoyable when you can concentrate on an interest of yours; I like the cooking & baking cozies in particular.
I love cozy mysteries because the characters are relatable and the plot twists are fun!
Cozy mysteries are simply wonderful with amateur sleuths. I like to read them in between romance and thrillers. Love the small towns in them and the secondary characters. Great way to unwind.
I love cozy mysteries because they aren’t an intense mystery story like the other mystery genres, the characters antics quite often will make me chuckle/laugh, and I like to be on the edge of my seat and left guessing till the end of the book on who the killer is.
I love cozy mysteries because I like the puzzle without the gore.
I love cozies so much because of the wonderful characters in them and the mystery of course. There is usually animals as well, really there is everything you would want in a great story in them.
I enjoy a cozy mystery not only for pure escapism, but for things I learn. Not to mention that Joanne Fluke has inspired me to occasionally bake.
The settings are quaint–the characters are quirky–the crimes are “up close and personal–Whodunnit?!?
I really enjoy cozy mysteries as they’re a nice escape from daily stress without having to go anywhere….relaxing! Always appreciate an intriguing “who done it!” Thanks for the opportunity….wonderful giveaway, especially right before Christmas!
I love cozy mysteries because they are fun and sweet to read.
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A cozy can be like a visit with an old friend–relaxing, entertaining, challenging, refreshing. What’s not to like?
I love all the cool towns they take place in.
I love cosy mysteries cause they make you feel good when you read them. Ordinary people doing their best in extraordinary circumstances is the draw for me.
I enjoy reading quality writing that isn’t full of obscenities. The craft is there…always well thought out plots. Enough clues are given throughout but often a nice twist !!!
Love to read mysteries, love a challenge!
I love a good cozy mystery because it’s exciting but not stressful. Thanks!
I love these books because they are fun to read and you don’t have to worry about your teen picking one up and reading it.
I enjoy cozy mysteries because they are perfect for those times when you want a bit of suspense with characters you can relate to. They are enjoyable reads more so than serious reads that are fighting the dark corners of our world in ways we will never have to deal with, hopefully.
I love cozies because they take me to small towns, have great animals, a nice story to entertain, and are nice, clean, stories.
I love mysteries because I not get to escape but I get to use my brain to try to figure it out. Nothing like a challenge in leisurely reading.
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I like cozy mysteries because they take you to wonderful towns with interesting people.They solve mysteries, sometimes with the help of their pets. Fun reading and many have great recipes too.
I love cozy mysteries and small-town thrillers. I read and review books, so this would be the best opportunity for me to read and review them. I’m also an author of mysteries. Thank you for the opportunity!
I love cozy mysteries because they are a puzzle to be solved. Since they typically do not have graphic/gory descriptions, it leaves you to your imagination to picture the scenes, as much as you are comfortable with and adds more mystery. I love the settings, places I would like to visit and the characters, people I would like to be friends with.
I love cozy mysteries because they keep me guessing on what is going to happening next.
I really love cozy mysteries because they have intriguing characters with unique talents or hobbies that help to solve the mysteries. Thank you for the chance to win!
Well, you have to develop relatable characters in order to keep the reader’s interest. That’s central. Then, you weave in an intriguing mystery with the resolution that can’t be wrapped up too quickly. It takes a skilled writer to be able to pull this off. And, these writers all are very skilled. This would be heavenly to win. Thank you for the opportunity.
It is winter here un Minnesota. We have snow and it will be down to 0 next week. What better way to spend my day than curled up with a cozy mystery.
I love cozy mysteries. They keep you guessing about who did it but also introduce you to some very nice characters who beome your friends in each additional book. No gore which is good for a change.
Love to read cozies! They are a clean read and very entertaining. They usually center around a murder, but you don’t have to read or see all the blood and gore to know what’s going on. You can put on your sleuthing hat and try to help solve the case. It’s fun to see if you can come up with the right answer or whether the author was slick enough to pull the wool completely over your eyes until the big reveal. They aren’t full of foul language or explicit sex making them books you love to share with family, friends and total strangers. I love that you get to explore different crafts/hobbies/professions through the characters n the books. I enjoy seeing the recipes in the ones that have them and how they relate to the story line. Cozy series are fun because you really get to know the people they are centered around and many of the other citizens in the book making you feel as if you have visited there or maybe even live there. It’s great when there is an animal greatly involved in the story too because I’m a pet lover of all sorts. Basically, I’m totally in love with cozies and can’t get enough of them!
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I love reading cozy mysteries because they make me happy.
I love cozies because they are so fun, entertaining and have a great mystery!
Cozy mysteries are great because they are fun to read. Light reading without heavy sex scenes and no cussing most of the time. I love the characters and that more often than not, they are in the setting of a small town with the nosy neighbor. 😉
I like cozy mysteries because they contain a good suspense without gory details.
They are fun to read and have engaging characters.
I love copies for their non-gory, frequently humorous, mysteries that help me deflect some of the pain from a chronic health condition. They are a perfect escape.
Cozies are my favorite! I love the small towns and the close friendships. I love the humor. I love them they have pets also.
I love cozy mysteries. They always have great characters, interesting themes and scenery. Plus just love mysteries.
I love cozy mysteries because of the characters, themes, non scary murder/mysteries, and I especially love series.
I sometimes get a little anxious when I read super suspenseful, thriller-style mysteries, but I really do like mystery stories. Cozy mysteries are a really nice compromise (:
With the news full of doom and gloom and the country’s current political situation, cozies are an escape. I can enjoy the bad guy getting his comeuppance with little gore while I cheer on an unlikely hero.
Cozy mysteries are wonderful; they are comfort reading food for the soul 🙂 a cozy mystery is a great way to unwind and relax after a long day. They draw your attention From the first page and allow to feel immersed in another world.
oh so fun to read I love it
I love cozies because they have the intrigue without the gore. I love how the characters become familiar to us and they usually incorporate animals in the storylines somewhere.
I love to curl on the couch on a cold snowy day and read a cozy mystery. I enjoy getting to know the characters and following them in a series.I enjoy both those with animals and the baking/cooking ones. Very relaxing and a good way to leave stress behind.
I absolutely love cozy mysteries because they’re always relaxing, entertaining and enjoyable. Sometimes you just want to read a good mystery that allows you to get wrapped up in an intriguing plot that doesn’t stress you out about what’s going to happen next. They’re especially wonderful during the long, cold, snowy winters in Massachusetts.
I love cozy mysteries because I learn something new about a different part of
the world.
I really enjoy cozy mysteries because they are a relaxing way to escape from everyday stresses.
I love cozy mysteries because they let the reader immerse themselves in a world familiar and yet kinder and gentler than the one in the evening news. You can curl up, read a grand story and come away from the story a little happier and more relaxed human.
I love the cozy mysteries and a nice cup of coffee as a way to relax!!
There are so many reasons I love a cozy mystery. I guess the first has to be the story or the plot. I want to be engaged in the story and be interested in what is happening without it being so far-fetched that I had to suspend reality. I like the twist and turns of the story and it’s fun trying to figure out who the killer is before the reveal.
I love the interesting characters, that are sometimes quirky and flawed. I love when they are real characters, ones I want to know more about, maybe even someone I would like to become friends with. I want to care about the characters. Most of the cozy mysteries are amateur sleuths and are women (a few are men). I like a cozy where I can relate to the woman. It’s fun to read about the interesting occupations and/or hobbies. I especially love a cozy with animals in them or ones that are culinary/coffee or books (bookstores or libraries).
I live in a small town so it’s fun to have a cozy story set in a small town, no matter where the location is. In the winter, I love to read ones that take place in warm climates, beaches or islands (it gets so cold and snowy in NH). It’s also great to read a cozy that takes place in the same state or surrounding state. I always try to see if I recognize anyplace mentioned in the book.
I’m a fan of a series more that stand-alone books because I love to get to know the characters and everyone else in their orbit and watch them change and grow. It’s like having family or friends you don’t see very often and you get to catch up with them when a new book is released.
Finally, I love a cozy that has humor or stirs something in me. I’ve laughed with characters, yelled at them doing dumb things, celebrated their accomplishments, and cried with them when something sad happens.
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I love cozy mysteries to read because each author gives me an insight into their world. You can travel anywhere in a cozy mystery from your armchair.
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