Jenn is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author of several mystery and romance series. She is also the winner of the RT Reviewer's Choice Award for romantic comedy and the Fresh Fiction award for best cozy mystery. A TEDx speaker, she is always happy to talk books, writing, reading, and the creative process to anyone who cares to listen. She lives in sunny Arizona in a house that is overrun with kids, pets, and her husband's guitars.
The Summer You Were Mine (2025) Jill Francis "With its luscious Italian setting, well-drawn complex characters, and a plot that keeps you turning pages, The Summer You Were Mine is a must-read for anyone who believes in the power of second chances and the magic of true love. Jill Francis's novel is as heartwarming as it is compelling. I couldn't put it down."
Pickleballers (2024) Ilana Long "Like a perfectly executed third shot drop, Ilana Long's Pickleballers is a delightful banter-filled romcom sure to plink all the heartstrings as the adorable heroine and a swoon worthy hero navigate love and life both on and off the court. Highly recommend!"
A Very Woodsy Murder (2024) (Golden Motel Mystery, book 1) Ellen Byron "A laugh out loud, make you snort, tale chock full of oddball characters in the delightfully rustic setting of an old motel. Come for the laughs, stay for the puzzler of a mystery that will keep you up entirely too late, trying to solve it."
Until Next Summer (2024) Ali Brady "Until Next Summer is an absolute must read! This novel beautifully captures everything that's magical and marvelous about long summer days, away camp, best friends, first kisses, finding your people and the place of your heart. When everything the Chickawah campers love is placed in jeopardy, our protagonists try everything they can think of to save the day. Rarely have I been so completely invested in the outcome of a story. In a word, it's Chicka-wonderful! Hey, if you know, you know and if you don't know you need to read Until Next Summer!"
Do Me a Favor (2024) Cathy Yardley "A beautifully crafted tale about love, laughter, and starting over, Yardley's Do Me a Favor is the romcom we all need. Perfect for fans of feel-good stories and second chances, this book proves it's never too late to find love in the most unexpected places - and if you're really lucky, it comes with a dog named Noodle."
Peril in Pink (2024) (Hudson Valley B&B Mystery, book 1) Sydney Leigh "Peril in Pink is a hilarious romp of a mystery with a smart and sassy amateur sleuth in a bed and breakfast setting to die for. Highly recommend!"
Recipe for a Charmed Life (2024) Rachel Linden "Recipe for a Charmed Life is actually a recipe for a magically marvelous read about expectations, second chances, and following your heart. Rachel Linden writes complicated and compelling characters that are as relatable as they are likeable. I enjoyed every bit of this delightful novel."
Main Character Energy (2023) Jamie Varon "Main Character Energy absolutely dazzled me from the opening scene until the very last page. Poppy Banks is an immensely relatable and likable heroine on a journey of self-discovery with the potential to achieve her dreams and live her very best life in the French Riviera. Needless to say, I was hooked! I read this wonderful novel compulsively and with great joy. Highly recommend!"
The Christmas Wager (2023) Holly Cassidy "The perfect holiday romp full of laugh out loud shenanigans amid a delightful small town loaded with wintery charm. Bella and Jesse are simply magical...in this swoon worthy Christmas romance that will warm the coldest of hearts."
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (2023) (Ill-Mannered Ladies, book 1) Alison Goodman "If you love Georgette Heyer, you'll love The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies. Smart and sassy and featuring heroines of a certain age, this is the Regency I've been waiting for. Adventure! Mystery! A touch of romance! This delightful novel has it all!"
Jane and Edward (2023) Melodie Edwards "Razor sharp, wickedly funny, and touchingly poignant, I was thoroughly beguiled by Melodie Edwards's debut novel Jane & Edward. Rarely have I been so thoroughly invested in a novel's outcome. This is an absolute must read!"
The Rom-Com Agenda (2023) (Willow Cove , book 1) Jayne Denker "The perfect swoony, slow burn, sentimental romantic comedy ... I was absolutely swept off my feet by this delightfully witty romance between a complicated heroine and an idealistic hero. Movie references a huge bonus!"
Photo Finished (2022) (Snapshot of NYC Mystery, book 1) Christin Brecher "Brecher pens a twisty-turny, witty and wonderful, mysterious romp through New York City that was a pure delight to read. Liv Spyers is the sassy and warmhearted amateur sleuth we'd all like to be, and it's a pleasure to join her as she follows the clues through her sharp-eyed photographer's lens. Highly recommend this mystery, which is sure to please."
A Doomful of Sugar (2022) (Maple Syrup Mystery, book 1) Catherine Bruns "A Doomful of Sugar is a delightfully decadent maple infused mystery to die for! Bruns pens a smart multi-layered puzzler in this first in a series that is sure to become a reader favorite!"
A Killing in Costumes (2022) (Hollywood Treasures Mystery, book 1) Zac Bissonnette "Hooray for this smashing new cozy mystery by Zac Bissonnette! Chock full of old Hollywood references, eclectic collectible information, and delightfully set in sunny Palm Springs, there is so much to love in this perfectly executed, high stakes, puzzler of a mystery. I absolutely can't wait to join these fun and fresh amateur sleuths, Cindy and Jay, on their next page turner of a mystery!"
Death by Bubble Tea (2022) (LA Night Market, book 1) Jennifer J Chow "Jennifer J. Chow pens an evocative L.A. cozy seasoned with suspense, family drama, and a smart and engaging amateur sleuth. Death by Bubble Tea is a clever and cunning culinary mystery that is sure to leave readers satisfied but longing for another visit to the Night Market."
For the Love of the Bard (2022) (Bard's Rest Romance, book 1) Jessica Martin "Jessica Martin delivers a sizzling second chance romance full of witty banter, quirky characters, and a sensational Shakespeare infused setting in For the Love of the Bard. For anyone who never got over their high school crush or who adores Shakespeare, this is an absolute must read!"
Smile Beach Murder (2022) (Outer Banks Bookshop Mystery, book 1) Alicia Bessette "Smile Beach Murder is a must read for all mystery lovers. Bessette has taken all of the best components of a cozy mystery and layered the story with complicated characters, a compelling plot, a fabulous setting, and a very relatable amateur sleuth. This mystery was so engaging and engrossing, I couldn't put it down! I hope there are many more mysteries to come with Callie Padget and Cattail Island."
Under Lock & Skeleton Key (2022) (Secret Staircase Mystery, book 1) Gigi Pandian "An absolute sparkling gem of a book! With masterful misdirection and literary slight of hand, Pandian has penned a delectable tale that kept me guessing."
The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti (2022) (Meet Me in Italy, book 2) Jennifer Probst "Jennifer Probst's novel The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti takes the reader on an emotion filled quest for healing and hope as three sisters travel to Italy to find the love of their late mother's life. As secrets are revealed, the estranged sisters have to find their way back to the sisterly bond they once shared. Poignant and powerful, this novel is a loving tribute to the importance of family."
A Three Book Problem (2022) (Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, book 7) Vicki Delany "A must read for lovers of all things Sherlock Holmes."
30 Things I Love About Myself (2022) Radhika Sanghani "Radhika Sanghani's 30 Things I Love About Myself is absolutely charming! Nina Mistry's life has completely unraveled, but a randomly discovered self-help book shows her the way out... Touching, clever, poignant, and hilarious. Readers will cheer for Nina as she discovers the most important lesson in life - to love yourself. A brilliant and timely read!"
Pride, Prejudice, and Peril (2021) (Jane Austen Tea Society Mystery, book 1) Katie Oliver "Katie Oliver has penned a delightful mystery that pays homage to Jane Austen with a head strong heroine, Phaedra Brighton, whose quick wit and deductive reasoning are tested on a terrific puzzler of a murder mystery set against a brilliant literary backdrop. This is a must read for all Jane Austen fans!"
Very Sincerely Yours (2021) Kerry Winfrey "Kerry Winfrey charms again in the delightful romantic comedy Very Sincerely Yours. With a slow burn romance full of pitch perfect prose and brainy banter, it is impossible not to be swept up in the story of Theodora and Everett as they navigate love and life, desperately seeking the way to their happily ever after."
Deadly Chapter (2021) (Castle Bookshop Mystery, book 3) Essie Lang "Sure to become a favorite series among book lovers."
Real Men Knit (2020) (Real Men Knit, book 1) Kwana Jackson "With love and laughter, Kwana Jackson's contemporary romance Real Men Knit captured my imagination and held it from the very first page. As an avid knitter, I related to this story on so many levels but even without that connection, the romance between Jesse and Kerry, hit me in all the feels. I loved this book!"
A Deadly Inside Scoop (2020) (Ice Cream Parlor Mystery, book 1) Abby Collette "Fun! Fresh! Fabulous! Abby Collette has crafted a delicious addition to the cozy mystery world with her superbly written A Deadly Inside Scoop. Delightful characters and a puzzler of a plot kept me turning pages until the very end. I can't wait for my next visit to the Crewse Creamery for another decadent taste."
Walk Me Home (2020) (Silverlake Ranch, book 1) Liza Kendall "Funny, Tender, and full of heart..I can't wait to visit Silverlake Ranch again!."
Lady Takes the Case (2019) (Manor Cat Mystery, book 1) Eliza Casey "An absolute delight! I was immediately smitten with Danby Hall and Lady Cecilia and, of course, her investigating sidekick Jack the cat. Eliza Casey has penned a truly clever mystery, rich with engaging characters and robust with historical details. I can't wait for a return visit."
The Bodies in the Library (2019) (First Edition Library Mystery, book 1) Marty Wingate "A book lover's delight! Marty Wingate has crafted a perfect cozy mystery! Set in Bath, England, everything is at stake for the intrepid amateur sleuth, Hayley Burke, as she must solve the mystery of who murdered a member of an Agatha Christie fan fiction writing club before the book is closed on her new career as curator to the exquisite library of the First Edition Society. Engaging, suspenseful, and smart! I thoroughly enjoyed The Bodies in the Library."
Be Still My Bleating Heart (2019) (Scottish Highlands Mystery, book 4) Hannah Reed "A brilliant mystery...full of belly laughs and white-knuckle moments."
Cookies and Clairvoyance (2019) (Magical Bakery Mystery, book 8) Bailey Cates "Katie is a charming amateur sleuth, baking her way through murder and magic."
Fiction Can Be Murder (2018) (Mystery Writer's Mystery, book 1) Becky Clark "Charlee Russo is my new favorite amateur sleuth! Wickedly witty author Charlee takes us along on her wild ride to prove her innocence in the murder of her literary agent, a murder based on the plot of onevof her own books! Giving readers an inside look at the writer's life, Becky Clark pens a funny, clever page turner of a mystery and I can't wait for the next one in this terrific new series!"
Murder with a Cherry on Top (2018) (Lickety Splits Ice Cream Shoppe Mystery, book 1) Cynthia Baxter "Decadent, deadly, and delightful! Murder with a Cherry on Top is a charmer of a cozy mystery. A delicious read that left me hungry for more."
A Frying Shame (2017) (Deep Fried Mystery, book 3) Linda Reilly "Reilly cooks up a perfect recipe of murder and mayhem."
Roux the Day (2017) (Dinner Club Mystery, book 2) Linda Wiken "When has a winning recipe with spunky heroine J.J. Tanner and the Culinary Capers dinner club."
The Cracked Spine (2016) (Scottish Bookshop Mystery , book 1) Paige Shelton "Shelton pens a perfectly twisty-turny puzzler of a mystery in The Cracked Spine. With the engagingly bookish, amateur sleuth Delaney Nichols leading the way around the richly detailed city of Edinburgh, the reader is fully immersed in her world as she tries to expose the lies and deceptions that hide the brutal truth behind a murder. Full of wit and whimsy, with a clever plot and delightful characters, this mystery is a fantastic read!"
Floral Depravity (2015) (Bridal Bouquet Shop Mystery, book 3) Beverly Allen "Beverly Allen writes wonderfully engaging characters."
Death Is Like a Box of Chocolates (2014) (Chocolate Covered Mystery, book 1) Kathy Aarons "Any lover of chocolate and books will find this story the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and deadly."
Murder at Honeychurch Hall (2014) (Honeychurch Hall, book 1) Hannah Dennison "Kat Stanford and her mother exchange laugh out loud one-liners and make a delightful duo as they solve a multi-layered mystery that kept surprising me right up until the end. Fantastic!"
