Laina Turner, Author

short cozy mysteries Blog Posts

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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Cookies and Crime – A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Book 7
Cookies and Crime – A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Book 7

In this cozy mystery i𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿… 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀. What is supposed to be a joy-filled awards ceremony for the Romero Boy Scouts turns out to be anything but when Jean Sartor, Scout co-leader, drops dead on stage. Trixie lands herself on the suspect list since she […]

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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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