Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Books in Order

The murder of a high school homecoming queen shocks the Oregon seaside town of Cedar Bay. Coffee shop owner Kelly joins her sheriff boyfriend Mike and boxer Rebel in sorting through local gossip and five possible suspects.

Jeff Black's plans for a commercial hotel and spa have earned him enemies throughout Cedar Bay. After his murder, Kelly and Sheriff Mike must distinguish family grievances from environmental opposition to discover which suspect turned resentment into killing.

Kelly and Sheriff Mike's honeymoon is interrupted when a well-liked wine shop owner is murdered. His apparently friendly life hides a surprising range of possible enemies, and the newlyweds must investigate which private grievance led to his death.

Kelly and Sheriff Mike travel to a Tuscan cooking school for a belated honeymoon. When its owner is murdered shortly after their arrival, they help local police investigate a circle of relatives, lovers and professional rivals with reasons for resentment.

Sheriff Mike visits his elderly aunt in Calico Gold and learns she has made him heir to her estate. Her murder the following day makes him a suspect, forcing Kelly to uncover the killer and clear her husband's name.

Kelly caters a Portland dinner party honoring chef Donatella DeLuca, who is found murdered the next day. Rival chefs, a food critic and people connected to a proposed television show give her plenty of suspects to investigate.

A respected Zen master is murdered at an Oregon vineyard's retreat center. Sheriff Mike and his fiancée Kelly investigate a death that contradicts the peaceful setting, searching for hidden motives behind the victim's seemingly admired public life.

Kelly and Mike join fishing guide Jack Trout for a trip to Cuba, only to encounter a murdered British guide. When Jack becomes a suspect, their holiday turns into an investigation of wealthy anglers and local rivals.

A graduation trip brings Kelly into the investigation of Julie's murder and a ten-million-dollar gift. Julie's terminally ill mother asks for answers, sending Kelly across several states to examine relatives and acquaintances who might profit from the death.

Kelly and Sheriff Mike return from Cuba to discover their dogs' kennel owner has been murdered and the boarded animals released. While searching for Rebel and Lady, they investigate employees, neighbors and customers with reasons to resent the victim.

Kelly discovers a movie actress's body below a cliff just as her husband Sheriff Mike approaches an election. Determining whether the star fell or was pushed becomes an urgent investigation with consequences for both justice and Mike's political future.

A Sonoma winemaker is found dead in a wine vat during Kelly and Mike's vacation. They help the local sheriff determine whether it was an accident or murder, examining professional jealousy, romantic suspicion and an ambitious intern.

A retired teacher's murder leaves more than thirty dogs needing shelter and overwhelms Cedar Bay's animal rescue resources. Kelly and Sheriff Mike investigate neighbors and acquaintances with grudges, trying to find the killer before the danger reaches them.

Kelly expects to assist at a prestigious James Beard dinner during a visit to the Gearhart Hotel. Finding the head chef murdered in a refrigerator forces her to take over the kitchen while helping Sheriff Mike investigate.

A Sonoma sheriff asks Kelly and Mike to investigate murders of winery owners that may be linked to a serial killer. Their search takes them from California wine country to a Colorado hotel, with their boxer Rebel offering protection.

Sheriff Mike's oldest friend falls overboard and dies, leaving questions about accident, inheritance and revenge. With his goddaughter among the heirs, Mike turns to Kelly and their boxer for help determining what really happened in the bay.

Kelly accepts a ride along a truck driver's route and encounters a body at a truck stop. Exploring an unfamiliar working community, she discovers motives involving jealousy, drugs and prostitution while trying to identify Kimberly's killer.

Illegal drugs at a dog park put children in rehabilitation and threaten Sheriff Mike's family. Kelly, Mike, and Cash, helped by their dogs, must find those responsible while interrupted honeymoon plans add to the family upheaval.

Kelly's son Cash campaigns for the Oregon Senate with Senator Johnson's support, then the senator's death exposes hidden relationships and blackmail. Kelly and Mike investigate whether he was murdered, while the person who knows the truth cannot explain it.

Injured soldier Cash returns from Afghanistan with his wounded dog, expecting to recuperate with help from Kelly and Mike. Hostility at home and an unexpected kidnapping force the family to confront enemies far from the battlefield.

When the daughter her best friend gave up for adoption is accused of murder, Kelly steps in to help. With a sheriff eager for a conviction and several other possible suspects, she searches for the truth before an innocent woman faces trial.

Sophia Reilly is murdered while her husband Eric is away considering their troubled marriage. Sheriff Mike believes Eric killed her, but his acquittal raises fresh questions about the evidence and the other men in Sophia’s life.

Father Brown hears a woman confess her plan to murder Nikki Rice at an upcoming baptism. Bound by the secrecy of confession, he seeks help from Sheriff Mike as they try to prevent the killing without betraying his obligation.

A senator’s daughter is kidnapped, with her return dependent on his support for a controversial desalination plant. Sheriff Mike Reynolds investigates the political and personal interests behind the demand while the family struggles over how to respond.