The new year is less than a month away, but don’t worry, because here at Tule we have plenty of new releases to look forward to in the coming year!
Retired nuns solving crimes, whimsical weddings, art that’s to die for, and so much more—you won’t want to miss it!
Check out these seven Tule cozy mysteries below, filled with cozy settings, eccentric sleuths, magical adventures, and lighthearted humor, coming to you in 2025!
Crime and Cat-astrophes by DeAnna Drake
RELEASING: February 12, 2025
Did the professor get what he deserved, or is murder on the prowl in small-town California?
As a late-summer heat wave scorches the sleepy town of Citrus Grove, the suspicious death of a notoriously unpopular professor puts Rebecca and her talking cat, Aneksi, hot on the trail of another cursed artifact and a killer.
Police Detective Nick Devon, her dashing new flame, is following the rulebook in his investigation, but the Cuthbert Exotic Antiques manager is trusting her instincts as she follows the clues. With her grandfather distracted by an unexpected visitor—who may not be what he seems—and Aneksi rekindling a bond with a long-lost sibling, Rebecca knows she’s on her own to search for the ancient scepter that may hold the key to the dead professor’s medical miracle…and the reason behind his demise.
In this twisty tale of hidden motives, intensifying danger, and a dash of magic, Rebecca must rely on her wits—and, hopefully, Aneksi’s sharp claws—to solve the case before she becomes the cunning murderer’s next victim.
DeAnna Drake’s newest release delivers a magical murder-mystery adventure with Rebecca Cuthbert, her new crime-solving beau, and her ever-loyal fluffy sidekick, Aneksi. Pre-order Crime and Cat-astrophes TODAY!
Death by Deception by Tracy Gardner
RELEASING: February 17, 2025
Join the Shepherd sisters in solving a mystery…before it’s too late! This artful cozy mystery is perfect for fans of Krista Davis and Joanne Fluke.
Savanna Shepherd is a former art authenticator―someone who can tell a forgery from the real thing. She’s got a talent for spotting secrets hiding in plain sight.
After being fired and dumped in the same terrible day, Savanna moves back to her idyllic hometown on the banks of Lake Michigan. At least she’s close to her sisters again, and she’s enjoying her new job as a grade school art teacher.
Savanna even rediscovers her creative soul when an old family friend hires her to paint a mural. But when a cozy book club meeting ends with a possible murder, and then dangerous incidents occur in and around the friend’s mansion, Savanna’s sharp eye is put to the test. With a little help from her sisters―and from Aidan, the intriguing town doctor―will she be able to figure out what’s wrong with this picture?
This February 2025 release combines the keen-eyed, artistically-inclined protagonist of White Collar with the idyllic small-town of A Chain of Pearls. Pre-order HERE!
Fudge and Felonies by Lisa Siefert
RELEASING: March 10, 2025
She just wants to share her delicious sweets. But a sticky surprise has this amateur detective dusting off her snooping skills.
Bakery owner Ava Decker is determined to put being dumped at the altar behind her. But her ambitions turn sour when her chocolatey cupcakes end up beside a beauty pageant contestant’s lifeless body. And when her good friend is accused of the crime, Ava throws herself into the mix to clear both their names.
With a dash of help from her cute kitten sidekick, the pastry-chef-turned-sleuth dives into the beauty queen scene to find out why a weight-loss-fanatic would be found dead next to sugary goodness. But with few clues and her hands messy with a full lineup of suspects, she struggles to follow the trail of crumbs to the real tiara-obsessed killer.
Can Ava crown the culprit before the plate of evidence is wiped clean?
This second installment in Lisa Siefert’s Frosted Misfortunes Mysteries is a perfect heartwarming and humorous addition to your bookshelves. Pre-order Fudge and Felonies HERE!
A Wiener Dog Wedding by M. Alfano
RELEASING: March 24, 2025
What’s a wedding without a murder?
Detective Adam Waltz and I are finally tying the knot. And since this is my second marriage, I don’t want a big wedding, just something uncomplicated that reflects small-town Texas and definitely includes all of our dogs. So a meeting with the police department’s chaplain to discuss the I dos will be easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
Instead, we find our officiant dead in his cheesy—dip, that is.
But was the nice old man the real target of a murderer? Or is someone trying to stop Adam and me from finally getting our happily ever after? Now it’s going to take the whole town—plus a pup or two or six—to help us plan this wedding and find out who is after us, before we end up drowning face down in the queso ourselves.
Add M. Alfano’s sixth cozy mystery in her series to your TBR today, and don’t miss out on its whimsical wedding fun!
Old Habits Die Hard by Melissa Westemeier
RELEASING: April 2, 2025
Meddling and murder can both be deadly sins…
When retired nun and teacher Sister Bernadette returns with her fellow residents to The Abbey: Senior Living, she is the first to discover the body sprawled in the hallway of the converted school where she once taught English and now lives. Instead of freezing with horror, Sister Bernie has questions. Lots of them. Why does Toni Travi, the bedazzled and bejeweled resident from apartment 218, have so much chest hair? Did anyone at The Abbey know Toni was a man? Was Toni’s death related to allegations that she cheated at cards? Where’s the murder weapon? Who had a motive? And did someone kill Toni, or the man hiding beneath the Revlon foundation and blonde wig?
Detective AJ Lewis is in charge of the investigation though Sister Bernie acts as if he is still her student. With unholy stubbornness, she dogs his every step, eavesdrops, sneaks beyond the police tape and offers unsolicited conjecture and clues. He wants to keep her safe, but she’s determined to lend a helping hand—it’s her habit, after all!
This charming new series combines the retirement-home setting of The Thursday Murder Club series with the eccentric, out-of-control protagonist of Sister Act for a lighthearted, fast-paced murder mystery that will keep you on your toes. Pre-order TODAY!
Rolling Up Revenge by Emmie Lyn
RELEASING: April 30, 2025
Revenge is red.
Berries are blue.
When murder comes to the festival,
Will it be one victim or two?
Misty Harbor’s annual Blueberry Festival gets off to a rollicking start with pancakes, scones, muffins, coffee cake, and so much more. Unfortunately, Dani Mackenzie trips over a body behind the blueberry bushes, and a big hullabaloo begins.
She doesn’t recognize the victim, but spilled vinegar leads Dani and her Jack Russell terrier, Pip, to a vendor selling specialty blueberry balsamic vinegar. The problem is, that vendor is Dani’s employee, Christy Golden. Christy reveals that the victim had been harassing her while serving him at the Little Dog Diner, so Dani comes up with a plan to keep her out of the paws of the police, who suspect Christy of revenge.
With scads of people at the festival, Dani is desperate for clues to uncover the killer and throw the scent onto a different trail. Pip scours the scene and digs up details the police overlooked.
Can she save her employee before someone else—perhaps even Dani—is buried under the blueberries?
Emmie Lyn’s Rolling Up Revenge is perfect for readers who love small-town, cozy diner settings, fruit-themed festivals, and a thrilling murder mystery to solve! Add its April 2025 release date to your calendars TODAY!
Dead in the Ditch by J.C. Kenney
RELEASING: May 5, 2025
Wild animal removal specialist Elmo Simpson needs to act fast before the good people of Paradise Springs decide to remove him!
Halloween has arrived, and all is well in Elmo Simpson’s life until his beloved cat Oscar wanders off and doesn’t return. While searching for Oscar, Elmo discovers a body in a ditch. A body that turns out to be Elmo’s former arch-nemesis, a man who Elmo believes stole intellectual property from him worth millions.
When word gets out who the victim is, the town becomes convinced Elmo is the murderer, intent on taking revenge. With nowhere to turn and the reputation of his recently purchased Sea Breeze Resort on the line, Elmo takes it upon himself to figure out who the real killer is. All the while, trying to assemble the threads that connect a dark time in his past with the equally perilous present.
Ditch the to-do list and add J.C. Kenney’s newest Elmo Simpson Mysteries release to your TBR TODAY!
These seven heartwarming and intriguing cozy mysteries are coming to your shelves in the new year, so don’t forget to mark your calendars and stay up to date with all of Tule’s cozy mystery new releases, blog posts, and newsletters!
Written by Tule Intern, Kristina Gaffney
