Laina Turner, Author

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5 Reasons Why You Will Love Fuchsia and Forgery
5 Reasons Why You Will Love Fuchsia and Forgery

If your ideal weekend involves curling up with a mystery that keeps you guessing without keeping you up at night, Fuchsia and Forgery was written with you in mind. Here's why I think cozy mystery fans will love stepping into Hunter's Hollow. 1. A Relatable Heroine Who Gets in Over Her Head — Presley Sands […]

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Behind the Pages: Fuchsias and Forgery A Petal Pushers Flower Shop Cozy Mystery
Behind the Pages: Fuchsias and Forgery A Petal Pushers Flower Shop Cozy Mystery

When I sat down to write Fuchsia and Forgery, I Liked the idea of having a reformed criminal as an underdog. People can change and their past shouldn’t be held against them. There's something fun about setting a mystery inside a flower shop. Flowers are symbols of life, beauty, and celebration, but they also carry […]

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Friends and Foes - A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Free Chapter
Friends and Foes - A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Free Chapter

Trixie is ecstatic that she is about to reach her lifelong dream of owning a shop which is a combination bookstore, coffee shop, wine bar. It's the best of all worlds. To make it even better she's doing it with her best friends Sally and Cora. Everything is going smoothly until strange things start to […]

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Friend Friday Author Feature
Friend Friday Author Feature

Inviting Clean Romance & Cozy Mystery Writers Let’s introduce your books to readers who actively love clean romance and cozy mysteries. The Friend Friday Author Feature highlights writers who create: Each feature includes a dedicated blog post showcasing one book, a short author profile, and coordinated social media visibility — giving you long-term discoverability and […]

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Burglary and Belize A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Book 8 - first chapter
Burglary and Belize A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Book 8 - first chapter

Read chapter 1 in this bookstore cozy mystery! Chapter 1 “I can’t believe I’m going to Belize and you two aren’t going with me,” I said to my best friends, Cora and Sally. “You aren’t even going to miss us. You’re going to have so much fun,” Sally said. “Without you two, it just won’t […]

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🎙️ Guest Opportunities: Sleuthing Women Cozy Mystery Podcast
🎙️ Guest Opportunities: Sleuthing Women Cozy Mystery Podcast

Do you write cozy mysteries and enjoy connecting with readers and fellow authors? If so, I’d love to invite you to be considered as a guest on the Sleuthing Women Cozy Mystery Podcast, debuting June 2026. This podcast is all about cozy mysteries — from charming small towns and amateur sleuths to beloved pets and […]

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