Denise Swanson specializes in cozy mysteries. Her popular Scumble River Mysteries series offers entertaining, humorous stories set in charming small towns, featuring likable characters.
If you enjoy reading books by Denise Swanson then you might also like the following authors:
Joanne Fluke writes cozy mysteries full of lovable characters and enticing desserts. Her stories center around Hannah Swensen, a friendly bakery owner in a small Minnesota town who solves crimes as skillfully as she bakes cookies.
Readers who appreciate Denise Swanson’s small-town charm and cozy atmosphere would likely enjoy Fluke’s series, especially Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, where readers are introduced to Hannah's clever detective skills and captivating baked goods.
Laura Childs creates cozy mysteries that blend delightful characters and vivid settings with intriguing plots. Her Tea Shop Mysteries are especially inviting, set in historic Charleston, South Carolina, and featuring sleuth and tea-shop owner Theodosia Browning.
Her book Death by Darjeeling offers readers the same welcoming atmosphere, gentle humor, and satisfying puzzle-solving experience enjoyed in Denise Swanson's series.
Ellery Adams writes charming cozy mysteries with relatable characters, tight-knit communities, and engaging puzzles. Her Book Retreat Mysteries offer a delightful combination of mystery and literary charm, especially appreciated in Murder in the Mystery Suite.
Readers who value Swanson's friendly tone, bookish themes, and warm community settings will be drawn to Adams' storytelling.
Leslie Meier creates warm-hearted, cozy mysteries set in the small coastal town of Tinker's Cove, Maine. Her relatable protagonist, Lucy Stone, is an everyday woman balancing her family life and a talent for uncovering clues.
Meier’s engaging style and cozy atmosphere echo Denise Swanson’s work. Start with Mistletoe Murder for a charming holiday-themed mystery filled with warmth and suspense.
Diane Mott Davidson crafts cozy culinary mysteries full of humor, suspense, and tasty recipes. Her popular character Goldy Schulz is a caterer and amateur sleuth in Colorado, whose tasty creations often help in solving local crimes.
Fans of Denise Swanson's lovable heroines, cozy settings, and culinary charm will enjoy Davidson’s Catering to Nobody, the first book in a delightful and delicious mystery series.
Lorna Barrett creates cozy mysteries set in charming small-town settings. Her lively characters and engaging community drama make readers feel welcome and at home.
Fans of Denise Swanson might enjoy Barrett's Murder Is Binding, where bookstore owner Tricia Miles finds herself investigating a murder to clear her own name.
Kate Carlisle writes cozy mysteries filled with humor, relatable characters, and catchy storytelling. Her books often revolve around bookish themes, making them perfect for readers who appreciate literature-based mysteries.
Readers who enjoy Denise Swanson's humorous and cozy style might also like Carlisle's Homicide in Hardcover, which stars Brooklyn Wainwright, a book restorer who solves mysteries as carefully as she repairs books.
Cleo Coyle (the pen name for Alice Alfonsi and Marc Cerasini) writes mysteries focused on delicious coffee and bustling cafés. She creates warm, vivid settings and combines intriguing puzzles with engaging characters and lively dialogue.
Denise Swanson's fans might appreciate Coyle's On What Grounds, the first Coffeehouse Mystery featuring Clare Cosi, who juggles running her coffee shop with cracking murder cases.
Sofie Kelly pens charming mysteries featuring engaging, warm-hearted characters and a touch of magical whimsy. Her stories are comforting and entertaining, with a blend of small-town charm, clever sleuthing, and enchanting cats.
Fans who appreciate Denise Swanson's cozy style may like Kelly's Curiosity Thrilled the Cat, the introductory book starring librarian Kathleen Paulson and her mysterious, magical feline companions.
Jenn McKinlay writes fun, humorous mysteries with vivid characters and lively banter. Her stories combine a community-focused setting with clever mysteries and relatable protagonists, much like Denise Swanson's cozy mysteries.
Readers might enjoy McKinlay's Books Can Be Deceiving, the first novel featuring small-town librarian Lindsey Norris, who investigates a murder connected to an elusive children's book author.
Miranda James creates cozy mysteries with lovable characters and warm, small-town settings. Her style offers a gentle intrigue mixed with charming humor, making each mystery enjoyable and relaxing.
Fans of Denise Swanson will appreciate the cozy atmosphere and clever puzzles in books like Murder Past Due, featuring librarian Charlie Harris and his cat, Diesel.
Krista Davis crafts cozy mysteries that combine colorful characters with engaging culinary and domestic themes. Her writing style is inviting and playful, but always grounded in clever whodunits.
Readers of Denise Swanson's cozy and humorous mysteries will feel right at home with Davis's pleasant storytelling style, evident in The Diva Runs Out of Thyme, the first book in her popular Domestic Diva series.
Sheila Connolly specializes in cozy mysteries set in warm, inviting communities. Her style is gentle yet sharp, filled with interesting details about local history and traditions.
Denise Swanson's fans who enjoy small-town cozies will likely appreciate Connolly's ability to layer her stories with both charm and subtle suspense, shown in books like Buried in a Bog, part of her County Cork series.
Julie Hyzy offers cozy mysteries with interesting, detailed settings ranging from elegant mansions to historical buildings. She blends engaging characters and careful plotting into satisfying mysteries.
If you like Denise Swanson's fun, character-driven cozies, you might enjoy Hyzy's White House Chef Mystery series, beginning with State of the Onion.
Rhys Bowen writes cozy historical mysteries filled with wit and smart, likable heroines who solve crimes against vivid historical backdrops. Her style is clear, engaging, and full of entertaining dialogue.
Denise Swanson's readers who love strong female characters and intriguing mysteries might enjoy Bowen's charming and humorous Molly Murphy series, starting with the delightful Murphy's Law.