New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Welcome to the new cozy mystery releases February 2026! This month brings a delightful mix of cozy mysteries filled with charming sleuths, small-town secrets, and warm, heart-soothing puzzles perfect for curling up with during the last stretch of winter. Whether you adore culinary cozies simmering with humor, bookshop and library mysteries full of literary intrigue, paranormal cozies with magical twists, or classic whodunits featuring quirky towns and lovable characters, February offers a wonderful lineup of new titles to explore.

Below, you’ll find a curated list of cozy mysteries releasing this month — complete with short summaries and cozy elements to help you choose your next read. This guide features only February 2026 releases, keeping everything organized and easy to browse. Pour a warm cup of tea, find your favorite reading spot, and dive into the newest cozy reads arriving this month.


This is a curated list of cozy mystery releases—not an exhaustive catalog. I highlight the titles that genuinely stood out to me this month, and then share my personal favorites from those. Think of it as a handpicked selection of the most delightful, intriguing, and uniquely cozy reads coming in February.


New Cozy Mystery Releases
February 2026

Here are the latest cozy mysteries releasing this month. Each listing includes the release date, a brief description, and why cozy fans might enjoy it.

Full List of New Cozy Mystery Releases
February 2026

February 1, 2026

Ferrets, Forgery, and Flapjacks — M. K. Scott

Why You’ll Love It: Library life, quirky pets, and flapjack-fueled small-town chaos make this a bookish cozy delight.
Quick Summary: When trouble brews in their beloved little library, Tenny and Blue must outsmart a ticking clock, navigate colorful town characters, and follow a trail of mischief that proves life in a cozy community can be just as perilous as it is sweet.

February 2, 2026

Murder at the Duomo — T. A. Williams

Why You’ll Love It: Italian scenery, amateur sleuthing, and a loyal canine companion add irresistible charm.
Quick Summary: Retired DCI Dan Armstrong’s Italian getaway turns deadly when a wealthy arms dealer is found murdered inside Florence’s Duomo. As secrets simmer in the August heat, Dan and his loyal dog Oscar must navigate a villa full of suspects and uncover the truth before the killer strikes again.

Riptides, Rivalries and Rigor Mortis — Suzy Bussell

Why You’ll Love It: Jane Austen flair, tearoom charm, and seaside village rivalries create classic cozy vibes.
Quick Summary: The Jane Austen Tearoom Mysteries continues with book three, bringing readers back to the beloved tearoom setting for another charming cozy mystery filled with small-town intrigue, literary flair, and comforting vibes.

February 3, 2026

The Alphabet Sleuths — Laura Jensen Walker

Why You’ll Love It: Friendship-driven sleuthing with clever twists and a warm, small-town feel.
Quick Summary: When sixty-nine-year-old Claire Reynolds kills a man to save her friend, a group of sharp-witted senior women find themselves covering up a crime tied to the local mob. As the Alphabet Girls turn sleuth to protect each other, friendship, humor, and grit collide in a cozy-adjacent mystery where age is their greatest advantage—and survival is on the line.

Murder in the Reading Room — Con Lehane

Why You’ll Love It: Bookish atmosphere, historic libraries, and literary sleuthing galore.
Quick Summary: When a missed phone call ends with a visiting professor found dead, Raymond Ambler—crime-fiction curator at New York City’s iconic 42nd Street Library—is drawn into a murder investigation where he’s also a prime suspect. As he digs into her dangerous research and a growing list of suspects, Ambler must uncover the truth before the killer puts his family in the crosshairs, in this noir-tinged entry from the 42nd Street Library Mystery.

February 5, 2026

Books 'n Bailey — Marianne Spitzer

Why You’ll Love It: Bookstore vibes, cozy pets, and neighborhood charm.
Quick Summary: When Beth Steele takes over her family bookstore, her quiet routine is shattered after her dog Bailey discovers a dead man—and a stolen rare book. With the help of friends and a growing spark of romance, Beth must untangle a gentle mystery wrapped in books, small-town charm, and cozy comforts.

Madame Pompette Cracks the Case — Libby Castle

Why You’ll Love It: French flair, tea shop warmth, and witty amateur sleuthing.
Quick Summary: When a decades-old village murder resurfaces, tea shop owner and former fortune teller Charlotte Pompette is pulled into a cold case tied to a tight-knit group of suspects. As buried secrets surface and a new murder rocks the village, Charlie must use her old skills to uncover the truth before the past claims another victim.

Murder on the Cricket Green — Catherine Coles

Why You’ll Love It: English village charm, cricket traditions, and gentle humor.
Quick Summary: In postwar Westleham, a long-missing husband’s shocking return ends in murder during the village’s first cricket match since the war—leaving all eyes on his wife, Martha Miller. Determined to clear her name, Martha must dig into her husband’s mysterious past and the village’s hidden secrets before the real killer strikes again.

February 6, 2026

Broken Hearts and Strawberry Tarts — Rachel Beattie

Why You’ll Love It: Bakery coziness, emotional warmth, and small-town relationships.
Quick Summary: As Valentine’s Day approaches in Westhaven, a routine surveillance job pulls a private investigator into a web of suspicion, secrets, and shattered relationships. When broken hearts turn deadly, romance takes a backseat to uncovering the truth behind a killer case.

February 9, 2026

Murder With a Crunch of Cookies — Kristy T. Dixon

Why You’ll Love It: Cookie baking, community warmth, and classic cozy stakes.
Quick Summary: When Ivy Clark goes undercover as a high school math substitute to investigate a missing teacher, she finds herself facing far more danger than fractions. With her team hidden in plain sight and secrets lurking in the halls, Ivy must uncover the truth before the culprit strikes again.

February 10, 2026

Death of a Groom — M. C. Beaton

Why You’ll Love It: Scottish village humor and the beloved Hamish Macbeth charm.
Quick Summary: Winter storms and a Valentine’s Day wedding disrupt life in Lochdubh when high-society guests arrive—and one of them ends up dead. As tensions rise and past romances resurface, Sergeant Hamish Macbeth must sort through a long list of suspects to uncover the truth in the latest installment of the Hamish Macbeth Mysteries.

Embroidered Lies and Alibis — Lois Winston

Why You’ll Love It: Crafting culture, humor, and a smart, sassy sleuth.
Quick Summary: When a suspicious spa getaway leads to an FBI arrest, a kidnapping, and bodies turning up near her home, Anastasia is pulled into a tangled web of cons, secrets, and deadly messages. With two mysteries colliding and danger closing in, she must piece together the clues before the killer strikes someone she loves.

Murder on the Sea Otter Express — Nikki Knight

Why You’ll Love It: Found-family warmth with quirky, unconventional sleuthing.
Quick Summary: A school field trip to the aquarium turns deadly when a despised chaperone is murdered—before Grace Adair can carry out her own assigned hit. Juggling motherhood, secrets, and a growing list of suspects, Grace must solve the crime to protect herself and her family in this darkly funny installment of the Grace the Hit Mom Mysteries.

Of Valentines and Vendetta — Sylvie Kurtz

Why You’ll Love It: Holiday romance vibes mixed with village intrigue.
Quick Summary: A missing baker turns a beloved Chocolate Festival deadly when her body is found behind the Purple Page Bookshop and Café—leaving Page Hamlin as the prime suspect. Determined to clear her sister-in-law’s name, Ellie digs into a trail of sugary clues, dark secrets, and village suspects where even the sweetest treats hide deadly intentions.

February 12, 2026

Death at the Seven Sisters — D. E. White & L. H. Brace

Why You’ll Love It: Dramatic English coastline, classic village sleuthing, and gentle suspense with sea air vibes.
Quick Summary: In 1963 Brighton, hairdresser Ruby Baker secretly runs a fledgling detective agency—and her latest case involves a notorious woman recently released from prison, claiming she was framed. As a rescued child, buried secrets, and a mysterious past collide, Ruby must uncover the truth behind a chain of unsettling events before history repeats itself.

February 14, 2026

The Dark Chocolate Demise — Angela Mayble

Why You’ll Love It: Cupcake-shop coziness, chocolate decadence, and friendly rivalries with high stakes.
Quick Summary: A dream Valentine’s Day cruise turns deadly when two newlyweds are found murdered, trapping caterer Julianne Darling at sea with a killer. As secrets surface and suspects multiply, Julie must rely on her wits—not just her baking skills—to survive and solve the mystery.

February 17, 2026

Barkley's Last Bite — Rosie Sams

Why You’ll Love It: A bulldog sidekick, pet-centered charm, and lighthearted investigative fun.
Quick Summary: When a famous dog trainer is found dead in the quiet village of South-Brook, amateur sleuth Lola and her outspoken French Bulldog, Sassy, are pulled into a mystery that’s anything but routine. As they uncover stolen pets, hidden motives, and suspicious villagers, the duo must sniff out the truth before the culprit strikes again—preferably with time left for sausages.

A Deathly Display — Kirsten Weiss

Why You’ll Love It: Haunted museum exhibits, quirky paranormal touches, and cozy humor.
Quick Summary: When Maddie’s sister discovers a murder at an upscale museum, a killer begins stalking her—and a mysterious painting may hold the key to stopping them. Racing through a gallery of suspects and supernatural secrets, Maddie must solve the case before her sister becomes the next deadly masterpiece in this quirky installment of the Paranormal Museum series.

I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home — Fergus Craig

Why You’ll Love It: Darkly cozy humor, senior-sleuth energy, and unexpected wit.
Quick Summary: Fresh out of prison and settling into a luxury retirement home, former serial killer Carol just wants a quiet life—until a fellow resident turns up dead and all suspicion falls on her. Surrounded by ex-law enforcement and determined to stay reformed, Carol must solve the murder to prove she didn’t do it this time.

A Sourdough Scandal — Patsy Hicks

Why You’ll Love It: Artisan baking culture, cozy kitchens, and slow-rising tension.
Quick Summary: When a celebrated sourdough win brings sudden attention to Oak Haven, baker Lou Ellsworth finds herself under suspicion after a pushy investor is found dead in her kitchen. Determined to protect her family and clear her name, Lou follows a trail of quiet clues to uncover what the victim was really after in this comforting Southern cozy mystery.

February 19, 2026

Criminal Coconut Cake — Addison Moore

Why You’ll Love It: Tropical dessert flair, breezy small-town vibes, and sugary intrigue.
Quick Summary: Easter festivities in Honey Hollow turn deadly when a chocolate heir is murdered during a baking competition—using Grandma Nell’s antique knife. With a ghostly lion as her supernatural warning system, baker Lottie Lemon must sift through scandal, secrets, and a long list of suspects to crack a case with more layers than her famous coconut cake.

Oregano and Outrage — Carly Winter

Why You’ll Love It: Herbal remedies, earthy small-town charm, and natural-meets-nefarious mystery.
Quick Summary: When disgraced soap opera star Sam Jones’s past resurfaces in her quiet small town, a former co-star’s threats quickly turn deadly. Now the prime suspect, Sam must uncover the real killer and clear her name before her carefully rebuilt life falls apart.

February 21, 2026

A Bitter End — Poppy Bridgeman

Why You’ll Love It: Classic diner comfort, coffee-fueled conversations, and close-knit community drama.
Quick Summary: When a notorious food critic is poisoned during a high-profile tasting in Nueva Vida, every chef in town becomes a suspect. As Eliza investigates rivalries, ruined careers, and culinary grudges, she must uncover who served the final deadly course before an innocent friend takes the blame.

February 22, 2026

Shotgun Wedding — Tonya Kappes

Why You’ll Love It: Southern charm, wedding chaos, and laugh-out-loud moments.
Quick Summary: This book delivers classic Southern charm with sweet tea, sharp humor, and a touch of homicide. In this twelfth installment of the Kenni Lowry Mystery series, Tonya Kappes serves up a cozy mystery steeped in Southern hospitality, small-town intrigue, and laugh-out-loud moments.

February 23, 2026

Murder at Sea — Helena Dixon

Why You’ll Love It: 1930s glamour, ocean-liner elegance, and classic whodunit vibes.
Quick Summary: A relaxing ocean voyage turns deadly when Kitty Underhay discovers a body aboard a luxury liner sailing in 1938 Devon. With the ship still at sea and suspects trapped on board, Kitty and her husband Matt must unravel tangled secrets and expose the killer before they reach port in this classic locked-room style mystery from the Kitty Underhay Mysteries.

February 24, 2026

Booking for Trouble — Jenn McKinlay

Why You’ll Love It: Librarian sleuthing, literary festivals, and bookish banter.
Quick Summary: Library director Lindsey Norris’s book-boat adventure turns deadly when she discovers a body on one of the Split Islands off Briar Creek. As old family feuds flare and secrets surface, Lindsey must use her research skills and community ties to solve the murder before her floating library dreams are sunk in this installment of the Library Lover’s Mystery.

Buried in Shamrocks — Lisa Q. Mathew

Why You’ll Love It: Irish countryside coziness, B&B warmth, and St. Patrick’s Day vibes.
Quick Summary: A summer homecoming turns tragic when Kate Buckley’s ex becomes the prime suspect in his fiancée’s murder during Shamrock’s biggest festival. With her daughters and family caught in the middle, Kate must untangle small-town secrets and clear his name before the Great Shamrock Fair—and their future—falls apart.

The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor — Lucy Connelly

Why You’ll Love It: Welsh village charm, academic intrigue, and gentle humor.
Quick Summary: Starting over in a charming Welsh town, Dr. Gwen Griffith’s dream job turns deadly when a fellow professor is found murdered on her doorstep. With police suspicion falling on her, Gwen must use her journalism instincts to clear her name and uncover the truth before her new life unravels.

The Death of a Bad Egg — Kathryn Johnson

Why You’ll Love It: Rural coziness, light paranormal touches, and farmhouse charm.
Quick Summary: A July 4th celebration in Evansfield, Vermont turns deadly when a tourist’s “accidental” death lands Verity Cade’s young farmhand behind bars. With the help of her quirky investigator friends—and two mischievous house ghosts—Verity must uncover the real killer and untangle a string of strange disappearances before more lives are at risk.

Easter Egg Murder — Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis & Peggy Ehrhart

Why You’ll Love It: Springtime cheer, festive traditions, and cozy holiday mysteries.
Quick Summary: Pastel Easter celebrations turn deadly in this cozy mystery collection, where egg hunts, festive meals, and springtime traditions crack open three puzzling murders. From Provence to Maine to a small-town park, amateur sleuths must sift through secrets and suspects to uncover the truth before the holidays are completely spoiled.

Eleanor and the South Beach Murders — Ellen Yardley

Why You’ll Love It: Historical glamour, real-life figure intrigue, and vintage Florida flair.
Quick Summary: In 1951 Miami, Kay Thompson—indispensable assistant to Eleanor Roosevelt—is drawn into a Cold War–era murder when a man is found dead in Josephine Baker’s dressing room and an innocent young woman is blamed. Racing through glittering South Beach and dark political conspiracies, Kay must trust her instincts to uncover the truth before prejudice and power silence justice for good.

Hanging By a Thread — Jasmine Webb

Why You’ll Love It: Cozy coffee shop setting, small-town secrets, and a clever, fast-moving mystery.
Quick Summary: When a death in a local coffee shop is ruled a murder, suspicion falls on Sophie’s boss—and Mack is pulled into uncovering the truth. As she digs into small-town secrets someone was desperate to keep hidden, Mack must solve the case quickly or risk becoming the next victim.

Murder at an Irish Session — Carlene O'Connor

Why You’ll Love It: Traditional music sessions, village warmth, and Irish charm.
Quick Summary: A festive matchmaking and music celebration in Kilbane turns deadly when the town’s famed matchmaker is murdered mid-festival. With suspects drawn from the circle of musicians, Garda Siobhán O’Sullivan must uncover who turned Cupid’s arrow lethal before the celebration—and her village—are left in discord.

The Whisking Hour — Ellie Alexander

Why You’ll Love It: Baking competitions, cozy kitchens, and friendly rivalries.
Quick Summary: Autumn celebrations in Ashland turn deadly when a night at the theater ends with an actor found murdered after the final curtain call. As baker Juliet Capshaw prepares treats for the cast party, she’s drawn into a mystery where life imitates art in this deliciously suspenseful installment of the Bakeshop Mysteries.

February 25, 2026

A Honeycomb to Die For — E. Hazard

Why You’ll Love It: New Zealand café charm, small-town warmth, and sweet-meets-sinister vibes.
Quick Summary: Autumn festivities in Willowby take a dark turn when a reclusive beekeeper is found dead amid missing hives and swirling rumors of stolen bees. As café owner Tamsin Blake investigates a hive of suspects, she uncovers sticky secrets that prove this cozy mystery has a sting in the tail.

February 26, 2026

A Dowager Is Done In — Helen Golden

Why You’ll Love It: Victorian wit, aristocratic antics, and gentle humor.
Quick Summary: Summoned to a country house in 1891 Hampshire, Alice, Duchess of Stortford, finds herself investigating a suspicious death dismissed as natural causes. With every guest a suspect and secrets buried deep, Alice must uncover the truth before the killer strikes again in this witty historical cozy mystery.

Yuletide Deaths in Stickleback Hollow — C. S. Woolley

Why You’ll Love It: Snowy Victorian Christmas settings and festive cozy chills.
Quick Summary: This series returns Lady Sarah to a festive village where the holiday season is disrupted by mystery and murder. As Christmas cheer gives way to suspicion, Lady Sarah must unravel deadly secrets lurking beneath the seasonal calm.

February 27, 2026

Garters, Ghosts and Wedding Toasts — Angie Fox

Why You’ll Love It: Southern humor, romantic chaos, and playful paranormal flair.
Quick Summary: A wedding celebration turns supernatural and deadly when Verity Long encounters a murdered hostess, a cursed honeymoon suite, and a ghostly bride trapped in her final moments. With a killer still at large and restless spirits everywhere, Verity must uncover the truth before her sister’s dream wedding becomes a nightmare.

Havoc in Haarlem — Christina Crane

Why You’ll Love It: Travel-inspired coziness, food culture, and international intrigue.
Quick Summary: Springtime celebrations in Haarlem turn deadly when a powerful flower supplier is found murdered during the Bloemencorso parade preparations. With a friend accused and rivalries blooming beneath the surface, food-truck owners CC and Finn must uncover the truth before an innocent person takes the fall in this flavorful cozy mystery.

Murder at the Homecoming — Merryn Allingham

Why You’ll Love It: Post-war village nostalgia and emotionally rich mysteries.
Quick Summary: A joyful homecoming party in Abbeymead turns deadly when a cook is poisoned mid-celebration, pulling amateur sleuths Flora Steele and Jack Carrington into a tangle of old grudges and hidden secrets. As another death follows, they must uncover which past sins have returned to haunt the Finch family before the killer strikes again.

A Sticky End — Eryn Scott

Why You’ll Love It: Seasonal town events, cozy chaos, and persistent small-town secrets.
Quick Summary: Cookbook author Hadley Fenton’s dream launch turns sour when a hostile marketing executive is found murdered—and Hadley becomes the prime suspect. To clear her name and save her future, she must uncover a far more dangerous truth simmering beneath the surface of Stoneybrook.

February 28, 2026

Murder, She Sang — Julie Titterington

Why You’ll Love It: Community choirs, devoted dog lovers, and warm friendship vibes.
Quick Summary: A church choir performance turns deadly when a longtime elder is murdered mid-song, pulling the Dog Ladies into another small-town mystery. With secrets surfacing and motives multiplying, the trio—and their canine companions—must find the killer before the final note falls.


Standout Picks
New Cozy Mystery Releases
February 2026

February is packed with delightful new cozy mystery releases, and a few of them instantly caught my attention. Whether it’s a beloved subgenre, a quirky sleuth, or a setting that feels especially comforting, these titles earned a spot on my must-read list. Below are my standout picks for February’s new cozy mystery releases, carefully chosen for fellow cozy mystery lovers.

The Alphabet Sleuths — Laura Jensen Walker

This cozy stands out for its fearless humor and its sharp, unapologetic cast of senior sleuths who turn friendship into a survival skill.

Booking for Trouble — Jenn McKinlay

A floating library, island feuds, and a seaside murder give this classic cozy an irresistibly fresh and comforting setting.

Death of a Groom — M. C. Beaton

Snowy Scottish charm and a disastrous Valentine’s Day wedding make this a perfectly wintry Hamish Macbeth mystery.

Easter Egg Murder — Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis & Peggy Ehrhart

This pastel-themed anthology delivers three playful, cleverly plotted cozies with a holiday twist.

A Honeycomb to Die For — E. Hazard

Beekeeping rivalries and autumn small-town secrets give this cozy a delightfully sticky and unique hook.

I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home — Fergus Craig

A former serial killer trying to stay innocent in a retirement home flips cozy expectations with dark humor and nonstop tension.

Murder on the Cricket Green — Catherine Coles

Set in postwar England, this village mystery blends quiet charm with deeply personal stakes.

Murder With a Crunch of Cookies — Kristy T. Dixon

An undercover high school investigation packed with cookies and chaos makes this cozy light, funny, and fast-moving.

Murder on the Sea Otter Express — Nikki Knight

A school field trip gone wrong and a secret assassin mom collide in this wildly fun, high-concept cozy.

A Sourdough Scandal — Patsy Hicks

This comforting small-town cozy centers on bread, family, and uncovering the truth one crumb at a time.

A Sticky End — Eryn Scott

A cookbook launch turns deadly in this jam-filled mystery where reputation and livelihood are on the line.

The Whisking Hour — Ellie Alexander

Theater intrigue, stormy weather, and decadent desserts combine in this atmospheric and delicious cozy.


New Cozy Mystery Releases
February 2026 by Subgenre

To help you find books that match your favorite cozy style, here’s a breakdown of notable releases by subgenre.

Food & Culinary Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Bookish, Library & Literary Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

British & Village Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Irish Village Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Travel & International Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Pet & Animal Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Craft, Hobby & Artisan Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Wedding-Themed Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Holiday & Seasonal Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Historical Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Paranormal & Light Supernatural Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026

Unusual Settings & Senior Sleuths
New Cozy Mystery Releases February 2026


Highlights for
New Cozy Mystery Releases
February 2026

February 2026 features a wonderful mix of themes, from Valentine’s Day mischief and small-town sabotage to magical pastries and literary intrigue. This month is especially strong for culinary cozies, making it a great time for readers who love food-themed mysteries. The blend of seasonal romance, Southern settings, and witchy humor ensures there’s something for every cozy mystery fan.


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