Independent publisher of award-winning books by Kelly Brakenhoff
Welcome back to Cassandra Sato’s Mysteries where history refuses to stay buried and a certain parrot is more trouble than he’s worth. It’s been two years since Cassandra Sato’s last episode, and writing this one felt like both a long-awaited reunion and a return to someplace I’ve never really left.
Every August, I like to slide something nostalgic into the mix. Something that feels like summer: muddy riverbanks, barefoot mischief, and that magical kind of childhood freedom that seems both charming and a little dangerous in hindsight.
The Case at Barton Manor has all the ingredients for a classic cozy mystery: a grand manor house, a murder at a fancy party, and a reluctant sleuth who’s way too good at investigating to stay in mourning forever.
Cozy mystery with horses, royalty, and a murder at Balmoral Castle. A Corpse at the Castle by R.B. Marshall is a fun series starter worth saddling up for.
When you discover this quote today, I hope it speaks to you, too. “Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away.”
Skip the cliché cards and overpriced mugs! These DIY graduation gifts are actually useful. Printable quote cards, college survival kits, and gift card hacks for grads who need more snacks and less sentiment.
Mine solves murders. The other one wants to control your thermostat. A few weeks ago, I noticed something strange. Not ‘anonymous letter slipped under my door’ strange. But strange enough to earn a mental sticky note labeled: suspicious. There was a sudden blip of activity around my Cassandra Sato Mystery series. Nothing huge. Just enough […]
Hello friends, I didn’t finish a single shiny new series book this month—probably because I’ve spent the first few months of the year juggling seven nonfiction titles, three ongoing mystery series, and surviving my IRL book club choosing Yellowface. So yeah, welcome to The Mixed Bag Edition, a look at what I’ve been reading so far in 2025. Want […]
If you’re a Gen Xer like me, imagine The Love Boat meets Murder, She Wrote and Top Chef. For Millennials: picture Doctor Odyssey meets Clue. Set sail with a cruise director who’s just trying to keep things afloat, both literally and figuratively. That’s the vibe of A Cruise for Sous, the second book in M.J. Mac’s Cozy Cocktail Cruise Mystery series.
These scones are the perfect example of making something cozy and delicious with what you’ve got on hand. Bananas, walnuts, sourdough discard, and a little whole wheat flour come together for scones that smell like cinnamon and feel like a warm hug—no food processor, no fancy pans, just pantry staples and some good old-fashioned stirring.
