7 Completed Cozy Mystery Series to Hibernate with This Winter
When the temperatures drop and the snow starts falling, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a cozy mystery series to keep you company. Cozy mysteries are the ultimate winter reads—they’re charming, low-stress (despite the occasional murder), and full of small-town charm, quirky characters, and puzzles to unravel. Plus, with these completed series, you can binge your way through multiple books without the agony of waiting for the next release.
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If you’re ready to settle in for a winter binge-reading marathon, here are 7 completed cozy mystery series recommended by Laura from the What to Read Next podcast and blog during our Completed Series to Hibernate with Novel Nights live show. You can watch the video in this post, where we discuss these fabulous picks in even more detail!
Seaside Café Mysteries by Bree Baker
Set in the charming coastal town of Charm, North Carolina, this completed series follows a tea shop owner who just wants to brew the perfect cup—but keeps finding herself steeped in murder. With seven books, each titled after a different tea, you can savor the cozy vibes while solving mysteries alongside the amateur sleuth.
Key Themes: Coastal town setting, small business, tea shop, amateur sleuth, culinary elements
Grab this book on Amazon: Live and Let Chai
Hampton Homes and Garden Mysteries by Kathleen Bridge
If you love home makeovers and luxurious settings, this completed series set in the Hamptons is for you. An interior designer stumbles upon secrets while renovating glamorous estates, leading to unexpected murders. With eight books, it’s perfect for a mix of design inspiration and mystery-solving.
Key Themes: Home renovation, upscale setting, interior design, amateur sleuth
Grab this book on Amazon: Better Homes and Corpses
Maple Syrup Mysteries by Catherine Bruns
Set on a maple syrup farm in Vermont, this completed cozy series centers around a heroine returning home after her father’s tragic death. With themes of family, grief, and a possible romance involving a grumpy single dad, it’s heartwarming yet full of suspense. The trilogy wraps up neatly, making it a quick but satisfying read.
Key Themes: Family business, Vermont setting, grief, single dad romance, farm life
Grab this book on Amazon: A Doomful of Sugar
Farmers’ Market Mysteries by Paige Shelton
This six-book completed series explores the bustling world of farmer’s markets, where fresh produce isn’t the only thing turning up—murder does too. With a delightful blend of food descriptions and small-town drama, it’s a deliciously cozy pick.
Key Themes: Farmer’s market, food descriptions, small-town setting, amateur sleuth
Grab this book on Amazon: Farm Fresh Murder
Daisy’s Tea Garden Mysteries by Karen Rose Smith
A tea garden in Amish country is the setting for this completed sweet yet suspenseful series. When the aunt of the main character is accused of murder, the amateur sleuth sets out to clear her name. With 10 books, you’ll have plenty of mysteries to sip through.
Key Themes: Amish country, tea shop, family secrets, amateur sleuth
Grab this book on Amazon: Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes
Pie Town Mysteries by Kirsten Weiss
Quiche, pies, and murder—what could be cozier? When the owner of a pie shop is accused of murder after a poisoned quiche incident, she must uncover the truth. This completed five-book series is perfect for foodies and puzzle lovers alike.
Key Themes: Baking, food puns, small business, culinary elements, amateur sleuth
Grab this book on Amazon: The Quiche and the Dead
Merry Muffin Mysteries by Victoria Hamilton
Set in upstate New York, this completed seven-book series follows a woman who inherits a massive estate and turns to muffin baking. When murder interrupts her plans, she must juggle her new life as a business owner with solving crimes. Perfect for those who love a snowy, small-town setting with a dash of culinary charm.
Key Themes: Inherited estate, baking, small-town setting, snowy atmosphere, amateur sleuth
Grab this book on Amazon: Bran New Death
Watch the Novel Nights Live Show!
We recently featured these completed cozy mystery series on the Novel Nights live show. Check out the full discussion, where we chat all things finished series that you can hibernate with with Laura from What to Read Next.
These completed cozy mystery series are perfect for a winter reading binge—whether you’re snowed in or just need an excuse to stay in pajamas all day. Have a favorite cozy series that I missed? Drop it in the comments! And subscribe to my free Substack for more mystery recommendations, live show updates, and exclusive content for this and our romance book blog!
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