Vivien Chien is known for her cozy mystery novels, especially the delightful and entertaining Noodle Shop Mystery series. Her books, including Death by Dumpling, offer readers charm, humor, and delectable dishes.
If you enjoy reading books by Vivien Chien then you might also like the following authors:
Joanne Fluke's cozy mysteries blend delicious baking with intriguing murder plots, creating cozy, satisfying reads. Her detective, Hannah Swensen, runs a bakery in a friendly Minnesota town and manages to solve murders as skillfully as she bakes cookies.
Fans of food themes and small-town charm will enjoy Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, the delightful first entry in Fluke's enjoyable series.
Laura Childs writes charming cozy mystery series that comfortably weave engaging puzzles into inviting communities.
In her popular Tea Shop Mystery series, Childs invites readers into sweet-smelling tea salons and quaint Charleston streets, adding depth with interesting characters and cozy atmospheres.
If you liked Chien's culinary mysteries, you'll appreciate Childs's similar style in Death by Darjeeling, a tasty, tea-infused mystery.
Jenn McKinlay writes delightful cozy mysteries full of warmth, humor, and community charm. She crafts relatable, appealing female protagonists who balance everyday life and amateur detective work.
For mystery fans who appreciate friendships, humor, and sweet treats with their suspense, McKinlay's Sprinkle with Murder, featuring cupcake-shop owner Mel Cooper, makes an enjoyable read.
Mia P. Manansala blends cozy mystery plots with fresh, irresistible Filipino culinary themes. Her cozy mysteries feature relatable characters, vivid family relationships, and plenty of mouth-watering food descriptions.
Anyone who loves Vivien Chien's restaurant-centered stories will have fun reading Manansala's Arsenic and Adobo, a delightful, witty mystery that warmly invites readers into its Filipino-American community.
Julie Hyzy creates cozy mysteries with well-developed characters set against intriguing behind-the-scenes settings, often revolving around food and hospitality.
Hyzy's White House Chef Mystery series features protagonist Olive Paras, a smart, resourceful executive chef in the White House kitchen who finds herself solving political murders with intelligence and humor.
Readers looking to try another culinary-themed mystery should check out Hyzy's imaginative and entertaining State of the Onion.
Cleo Coyle writes cozy mysteries filled with warmth, humor, and coffee shop charm. Her Coffeehouse Mystery series starts with On What Grounds, which follows Clare Cosi, manager of the Village Blend coffeehouse.
Readers who enjoy Vivien Chien's culinary themes and cozy atmosphere will love how Coyle blends mystery, community relationships, and good coffee.
Diane Mott Davidson crafted the popular Culinary Mystery series featuring caterer and amateur sleuth Goldy Schulz. Her book Catering to Nobody introduces readers to Goldy's life, kitchen escapades, and crime-solving skills.
Like Vivien Chien, Davidson mixes appealing recipes, charming characters, and a warm, engaging writing style.
Riley Adams creates Southern cozy mysteries sprinkled with humor and tasty Southern cooking. In Delicious and Suspicious, readers meet Lulu Taylor, owner of Aunt Pat's barbecue restaurant, where tasty dishes and murder cases collide.
Fans of Vivien Chien will enjoy Adams' delightful combination of quirky characters, comforting food, and intriguing mysteries.
Krista Davis brings readers entertaining cozies with lovable characters and flavorful themes. Her Domestic Diva Mysteries, starting with The Diva Runs Out of Thyme, feature Sophie Winston, a domestic advice columnist who regularly finds herself solving murders.
Davis combines humor, friendship, and cozy culinary elements that closely match the warmth and engaging style of Vivien Chien.
Leslie Meier writes cozy mysteries featuring relatable, warmhearted characters set in cozy New England towns. Her Lucy Stone series begins with Mistletoe Murder, presenting Lucy, a busy mom and amateur detective who juggles family life while unraveling local mysteries.
Readers who appreciate the community-focused coziness of Chien's novels will feel right at home with Meier.
Eve Calder writes cozy mysteries full of charm, humor, and delicious treats. In her book And Then There Were Crumbs, readers follow protagonist Kate McGuire as she starts a new life by opening a bakery in a quaint seaside town.
Along with mouthwatering pastries, Calder's stories offer engaging characters, clever whodunits, and a comforting small-town atmosphere, perfect for readers who love Vivien Chien's mysteries.
Gigi Pandian crafts cozy mysteries filled with adventure, quirky characters, and intriguing puzzles. In her book Under Lock & Skeleton Key, readers meet Tempest Raj, a stage magician whose tricks become key to solving puzzling mysteries steeped in family secrets.
Pandian blends genres by adding elements of magic, culture, and clever sleuthing, making her stories particularly appealing to fans of lively and lighthearted mysteries like those of Vivien Chien.
Daryl Wood Gerber offers cozy mysteries set in inviting locations and often involving food, friendship, and creative puzzles. Her novel Final Sentence introduces Jenna Hart, owner of a culinary bookshop and café, who becomes entangled in solving crimes.
Gerber emphasizes friendship, community, and warm-hearted storytelling, which resonates well with readers who appreciate Vivien Chien’s friendly characters and engaging small-town settings.
Ellie Alexander creates inviting mysteries with a culinary twist, filled with warmth, delicious baking scenes, and delightful characters.
In Meet Your Baker, readers follow baker Jules Capshaw as she returns to her hometown to run her family's bake shop and unexpectedly finds herself solving crime.
Alexander deftly mixes recipes and sleuthing, offering readers cozy, satisfying stories similar to Vivien Chien's charming mysteries.
Olivia Matthews writes cozy mysteries rich in cultural dynamics, vibrant characters, and engaging amateur sleuths. In her novel Against the Currant, readers join teacher and spice shop owner Lyndsay Murray as she solves a murder that shakes her community.
Matthews's writing brings together multicultural themes, relatable characters, and lightness of tone, making her a great match for readers who enjoy Vivien Chien’s cozy mysteries featuring diverse characters and appealing settings.