Spring Cozy Mysteries to Curl Up With This Season

Spring is in the air, which means fresh flowers, warm breezes, and…murder? That’s right—there’s no better time to pick up a cozy mystery filled with charming small towns, quirky amateur sleuths, and just enough crime to keep things interesting (without all the gory details).

In a recent Reading Under the Covers podcast episode, I sat down with Laura from What to Read Next to chat about the best springtime cozy mysteries. Whether you’re in the mood for bookish whodunits, flower shop sleuthing, or a Real Housewives–style murder mystery, we’ve got something for you.

Grab your favorite warm drink, a comfy blanket, and let’s get into these spring cozy mystery recommendations!

Tune in to the full episode here:

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Murder at the Lemonberry Tea by Darci Hannah

If you love a cozy bake shop setting with a touch of paranormal flair, this one’s for you. Our protagonist, Lindsay, has left her old life behind to run a bakery inside a lighthouse (yes, you read that right) in a charming Michigan lake town. With the help of a protective ghost and a giant Newfoundland dog, she finds herself tangled in a fresh murder when an influencer’s visiting family member turns up dead. Bonus: There’s an Irish boyfriend and small-town drama aplenty.

Also Check Out: Murder at the Blarney Bash (for a St. Patrick’s Day twist!)

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Murder Can Confuse Your Chihuahua by Rose Pressey

Ghosts? Check. A psychic? Check. An adorable chihuahua named Van Gogh? Check. This paranormal cozy mystery follows our protagonist as she stumbles across a body at a North Carolina craft fair. With the help of her ghostly companion and an eccentric medium, she must solve the case before things get even weirder. If you like a little supernatural mixed with your sleuthing, this one’s a must-read.

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Bake Offed by Maya Corrigan

A cozy mystery and a bookish convention? Say less. When cafe manager Val and her granddad attend a mystery fanfest, they expect bookish fun—not a deadly dessert bake-off. But when Val’s granddad’s longtime rival is found poisoned in her hotel room, they must prove his innocence before the final chapter closes on him for good. If you love the idea of a bookish event gone murderously wrong, this one’s for you.

Pair It With: Ellie Alexander’s Mystery Bookshop Series, which also features a bookish cozy mystery setting.

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Fatal Flowers by Jess Dylan

Nothing says spring like flowers, weddings, and…murder? This cozy follows a Tennessee flower shop owner who lands the biggest job of her career: arranging flowers for the mayor’s daughter’s wedding. But when the wedding planner is found injured (and possibly murdered?!), things take a sinister turn. With Southern charm, small-town drama, and floral intrigue, this is the perfect seasonal mystery.

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Wed, Read & Dead by V.M. Burns

For fans of feisty grandmothers and wedding chaos, this one is a must. Set in a cozy Michigan town, the story follows bookstore owner Samantha Washington, who somehow keeps getting dragged into solving murders (despite having zerointerest in amateur sleuthing). This time, a high-profile wedding planner is found dead, and her grandma and friends are determined to crack the case. Bonus: There’s a fun historical mystery subplot woven into the story!

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Pint of No Return by Dana Mentink

What’s better than a small-town mystery? A small-town mystery set in an ice cream shop. When Trinidad inherits a shake shop in Oregon thanks to her scammer ex-husband (who had multiple ex-wives), she just wants a fresh start. But when the town’s “Popcorn King” is found dead—head first in a kettle of popcorn—Trinidad has no choice but to clear her friend’s name. With milkshakes, drama, and ex-wives-turned-crime-solvers, this one is as entertaining as it gets.

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RSVP for Murder by C.J. Lee

If you like a little mob wife energy with your cozy mysteries, this one’s for you. Our heroine moves back to her hometown to open a wedding planning business—only to land a dream client: a celebrity couple who might be tied to the mob. Oh, and they’re filming the whole thing for reality TV. Naturally, things go south when the wedding turns into a crime scene. Think Real Housewives meets The Godfather, but make it cozy.

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Which Spring Cozy Mysteries Will You Pick Up?

Are you drawn to flower shop sleuthing? A bookish bake-off? Or maybe the chaotic energy of a reality TV mob wedding? Let me know in the comments!

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• Want to know more about the genre? Check out the cozy mystery genre guide

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