Why am I passionate about this?

I love cozy mysteries with a touch of sweet, clean romance, a splash of faith, and, best of allā€”a cold, wet nose and four paws. Animals bring richness and compassion to a story. They can provide comic relief, a sympathetic ear to be scratched, a built-in radar for identifying bad guys, and unconditional love when the protagonist needs it most. My love for this genre is probably why I was drawn to it for my debut novel, which came out in August 2022. The cover is a giveaway for who has the paws in this story. 


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Polly's List

By Kim Janine Ligon,

Book cover of Polly's List

What is my book about?

CJ Reynolds couldnā€™t wait to escape his hometown. Heā€™s loving his bachelor life as a software developer in California, soā€¦

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of Pineapple Lies

Kim Janine Ligon Why did I love this book?

This story (and series) features pets in a retirement village where the protagonist, Charlotte, is technically too young to be there but remains because her grandmother raised her there. The neighborā€™s dog unearths a skeleton in her backyard.

How it got there is the mystery to be solved. Charlotteā€™s pet serves as the litmus test for possible suitors. Itā€™s a fun read. 

By Amy Vansant,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Pineapple Lies as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


Book cover of The Secret of Willow Inn

Kim Janine Ligon Why did I love this book?

The mystery in this story is about the murder that happened years ago and three strangers who are drawn together in a small Georgia town. Memories come racing back to the residents in town when the woman who served prison time for the murder returns. The town is trying to survive and has lots of challenges.

Cody, the pet of Emilyā€™s parents, is a link to them and a comfort to her. This is also the first story in a series. It makes you question everything and everyone in the small town. 

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Shadows of Medusa by Brian Enke,

The first manned mission to Mars doesn't go as planned. Or does it? 

Shadows of Medusa describes the unexpected tempest unleashed by a private mission to explore Mars. Though written twenty years ago, the novel puts a decidedly mystery/sci-fi twist on current space science and mission planning efforts. The socio-politicalā€¦

Book cover of Corpse in the Craftsman Cottage

Kim Janine Ligon Why did I love this book?

This book is the hysterical tale of two friends who started a business flipping houses after their divorces. Pam and Jan have three children between them and a Chinese Crested, toothless rescue dog named Moxie who goes everywhere with them.

The dog is hairless and infirmed but well-loved. When a body is found behind a closet wall, the real fun ensues. Itā€™s laugh-out-loud fun, and Moxie is in the middle of it. 

Book cover of Penthouse, Pools, & Poison

Kim Janine Ligon Why did I love this book?

This story is set at a Florida upscale resort where Millie Wentworth is the assistant general manager and discovers one of her guests dead in his penthouse suite. She has little faith in local law enforcementā€™s ability to solve the crime, so she takes it on herself with the help of her grandmother, Lulu, and Luluā€™s dog, a Welsh corgi named Spud, and her friends.

There are lots of suspects loaded with motives. There are more stories in this series as well. 

By Louise Stevens,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Penthouse, Pools, & Poison as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.


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A Voracious Grief by Lindsey Lamh,

My book is fantastical historical fiction about two characters who're wrestling with the monstrosity of their grief.

It takes you into London high society, where Ambrose tries to forget about how much he misses Bennett and how much he dreads becoming as cold as their Grandfather. It takes you toā€¦

Book cover of Tracking a Killer

Kim Janine Ligon Why did I love this book?

Technically, this isnā€™t a cozy because Harlow Zane is part of law enforcement, but I love Elizabeth Goddardā€™s suspenseful romances, and this one centers around a cadaver dogā€”a beagle named Nell.

The dog plays a vital role in the discovery of the killer and in rescuing Harlow and her second-chance love interest. Nell makes a Goddard book even better!

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Polly's List

By Kim Janine Ligon,

Book cover of Polly's List

What is my book about?

CJ Reynolds couldnā€™t wait to escape his hometown. Heā€™s loving his bachelor life as a software developer in California, so much so that he hasnā€™t been back in years to see the grandmother who raised him. 

Mikal Benson believes her small town is perfect for raising her son, Will, alone. When Mikal finds her neighbor, Polly Rogers, sprawled on the floor in a pool of blood, barely clinging to life, she calls Pollyā€™s grandsonā€”CJ Reynoldsā€”and insists he must come home. Now! From her coma, Polly whispers three words that change everything. Did she fall, or was she pushed? CJ, Mikal, and Will form an unlikely team, coming together to discover the truth as danger engulfs them and love transforms them into a family. 

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