Laina Turner, Author

holiday fiction Blog Posts

Burglary in Belize, A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery -  releases Jan 23rd, 2026
Burglary in Belize, A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery - releases Jan 23rd, 2026

In this Read Wine Book Store cozy mystery, Trixie Pristine thought she’d hit the jackpot when she won an all-expenses-paid vacation to sunny Belize. Palm trees, turquoise waters, and a chance to unwind. What could go wrong? Especially after she meets Belinda, a charming fellow traveler who seems just as eager for island adventure. But […]

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Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Series Cover Reveal
Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Series Cover Reveal

Book 8 in the Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery series will be coming out in 2026 and here is a little tease of the cover.

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Hijinks and Holly - A Paw Paws Pet Bakery Cozy Mystery Book 4, Chapter 1
Hijinks and Holly - A Paw Paws Pet Bakery Cozy Mystery Book 4, Chapter 1

Read Chapter 1 of this cozy mystery. “I’m so excited,” I said. Missy and I closed early and headed to the square, where the official opening of the Sweet Haven Holiday Jubilee was taking place. My name’s Tillie Moore. Tillie is short for Myrtle, but as you can imagine, I adopted the nickname pretty quickly […]

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Nothing Beats Doing The Work
Nothing Beats Doing The Work

I am a firm believer in the saying life is too short not to do what you love. But even with that said don’t fool yourself into thinking you will always love what you do. I wish that were the case but it's not. There will be days when you hate being a writer (or […]

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Christmas Cozy Collection - 5 Cozy Mystery Books in this boxed set
Christmas Cozy Collection - 5 Cozy Mystery Books in this boxed set

Get cozy with the magic of the season with these 5 holiday-themed cozy mysteries - all in one boxed set!  Holiday recipes and a special foreword from the author are included. Poinsettias and Pickpockets, a Petal Pushers Flower Shop Cozy Mystery As Christmas approaches, Presley finds herself juggling a flurry of wreaths, arrangements, and mistletoe. But […]

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Beating Overwhelm
Beating Overwhelm

Beating overwhelm isn't easy.  Sometimes when I look at my to-do list, I want to go back to bed and hide under the covers. I want someone to take me away from the never-ending things that need doing. Or do them for me. A fairy godmother would work. Is that too much to ask for? […]

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