If you enjoy reading books by Ellen Crosby then you might also like the following authors:
Laura Childs creates cozy mysteries that blend puzzles, charming locations, and appealing characters. In her Tea Shop Mysteries series, she brings Charleston, South Carolina, vividly to life, mixing tea lore and Southern charm with clever storytelling.
One enjoyable entry in the series is Death by Darjeeling, where tea shop owner Theodosia Browning finds herself unraveling a murder with warmth and wit.
Diane Mott Davidson is known for cozy culinary mysteries with lively characters, humorous touches, and mouthwatering food descriptions.
Her series featuring Goldy Schulz, the energetic Colorado caterer, balances suspense with cooking escapades and appealing personal relationships. Catering to Nobody introduces Goldy, blending a satisfying murder mystery with tempting recipes readers can make at home.
Joanne Fluke's mysteries center around small-town charm, likable characters, and baked goods. Her approachable storytelling style welcomes readers into life in fictional Lake Eden, Minnesota, where bakery-owner Hannah Swensen solves homicides while testing delicious recipes.
In Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, the first of the series, readers join Hannah as she unravels a murder mystery alongside friends and family—and plenty of baking.
Cleo Coyle is a versatile writer known for coffee-themed cozy mysteries brimming with humor, suspense, and coffeehouse atmosphere.
Her Coffeehouse Mystery series is set in Greenwich Village and follows coffee shop manager Clare Cosi, who interacts with a cast of memorable characters and tackles engaging mysteries.
On What Grounds, the first book in the series, offers cozy intrigue, family drama, and the rich scent of roasted coffee beans.
Kate Carlisle’s cozy mysteries feature warmth, clever plots, and a love for books and craftsmanship.
Her Bibliophile Mysteries series focuses on Brooklyn Wainwright, a book restoration expert who finds herself untangling mysteries filled with fascinating details about rare books.
Homicide in Hardcover, the series starter, draws readers quickly into Brooklyn’s compelling world of old books, new secrets, and intriguing puzzles.
Julie Hyzy is a fun choice if you appreciate cozy mysteries blended with culinary charm. Her stories balance suspense and warmth, often set in intriguing locations like the White House kitchen.
In State of the Onion, Hyzy introduces Ollie Paras, a chef who unexpectedly becomes involved in politics and mystery. Fans who enjoyed Ellen Crosby's engaging settings and smart protagonists will find a similar appeal in Hyzy's books.
Rhys Bowen writes mysteries with lively plots, historical settings, and likeable main characters. She skillfully creates a sense of time and place, making readers feel as if they've stepped back into the past.
One of her well-loved novels, Her Royal Spyness, follows Lady Georgie, a young woman navigating mystery and misadventure in 1930s England. Bowen's warm writing and engaging mysteries will appeal to Ellen Crosby fans who enjoy stories filled with character and charm.
Martin Walker offers atmospheric mysteries set in rural France featuring Bruno, a police chief who solves crimes while enjoying good food, friendship, and community life.
His book Bruno, Chief of Police combines thoughtful storytelling, appealing characters, and the pleasures of French village life. Readers who appreciate Ellen Crosby's cozy yet intelligent style of mystery will find Walker equally satisfying.
Louise Penny crafts mysterious tales with emotional depth, fascinating characters, and vivid settings. Her mysteries are often set in the fictional Quebec village of Three Pines and revolve around Inspector Armand Gamache.
In Still Life, the first of her series, Penny blends complex human drama with elegantly constructed mysteries. If you enjoy Ellen Crosby's skillful character development and charming small-town settings, Penny's books will surely resonate with you.
Deborah Crombie writes thoughtfully plotted mysteries featuring engaging detectives and appealing settings throughout Britain. Her novel A Share in Death introduces detectives Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James, characters who grow more nuanced with each story.
Like Ellen Crosby, Crombie excels at crafting interesting mysteries centered around human connections, relationships, and vivid locations.
Julia Spencer-Fleming writes mysteries that blend crime-solving with heartfelt narratives set in small-town environments. Her plots often weave in personal conflicts that readers who appreciate Ellen Crosby might enjoy.
Her novel In the Bleak Midwinter introduces readers to Clare Fergusson, an Episcopal priest who teams up with a local police chief to solve mysteries, providing suspense with a touch of emotional depth.
G.M. Malliet creates witty and cozy mystery novels set in quaint English villages. Readers who favor Ellen Crosby's charming settings and engaging mysteries will appreciate Malliet's style.
Her book Wicked Autumn features Max Tudor, a former MI5 agent turned village vicar, who finds himself solving murders in his community, blending gentle humor and suspense.
Ellery Adams offers cozy mysteries with strong themes of friendship, community, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Fans of Ellen Crosby who enjoy character-driven plots will find a similar appeal in Adams' work.
In The Secret, Book & Scone Society, Adams depicts four women who build unexpected friendships through sharing secrets, piecing together puzzles, and solving small-town mysteries.
Paige Shelton crafts engaging mysteries set in captivating locales with a strong sense of place and community. Readers attracted to Ellen Crosby's blend of intrigue and local charm may find Shelton's books equally engaging.
Her series opener The Cracked Spine sets a compelling tale in a charming Edinburgh bookstore, centered around rare books, quirky characters, and intriguing suspense.
Carlene O'Connor combines cozy mystery storytelling with a love of Irish culture and close-knit communities. Readers who relish Ellen Crosby's focus on location and vivid community connections will connect with O'Connor's storytelling.
In her novel Murder in an Irish Village, Siobhán O’Sullivan must unravel a murder in her picturesque Irish hometown, balancing humor, family dynamics, and an absorbing mystery.