New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

New cozy mystery releases March 2026 are blooming right on time with the first soft hints of spring! This month’s lineup is packed with irresistible new titles featuring wedding-day mayhem, seaside secrets, antique-filled shops, magical talking pets, clever psychic sleuths, and small-town puzzles solved over tea, truffles, or a sunny village stroll. Whether you’re drawn to mouthwatering culinary cozies, elegant historical whodunits set in manors and racecourses, light paranormal tales with quirky supernatural sidekicks, or classic village intrigue wrapped in friendship and warmth, March 2026 delivers a fresh bouquet of cozy escapes perfect for welcoming longer days and lighter reading moods.

Below you’ll discover a carefully curated selection of the month’s most enchanting new cozy mysteries — each with a quick cozy hook and spoiler-free summary to help you pick your perfect next read. This guide focuses exclusively on March 2026 releases, so everything is neatly organized and ready to browse. Grab your favorite mug, settle into a sunny spot (or a cozy blanket if spring is still playing shy), and let these delightful new stories sweep you away.

This is a handpicked guide — not every title released this month, but the ones that truly captured my cozy-loving heart. I’ve spotlighted the standouts that feel extra special, so you can jump straight into the most charming, intriguing, and heartwarming reads arriving in March.

New Cozy Mystery Releases
March 2026

Below you’ll find fresh and new cozy mystery releases March 2026, organized by release date so you can plan your reading calendar accordingly.

From long-running fan-favorite series to exciting new beginnings, this month features everything from haunted heirlooms and magical menageries to wedding disasters, antique hunters, psychic sleuths, and small-town scandals. If your TBR wasn’t already in trouble… it is now.

Full List of New Cozy Mystery Releases
March 2026

March 1, 2026

◆ Matrimony and Malice — Suzanne Bolden

Why You’ll Love It: Wedding vibes, small-town coastal charm, and quirky family dynamics with a touch of psychic intuition make this a heartwarming cozy full of laughter and love.
Quick Summary: As Aubrey and Liam's wedding festivities light up Seaside Cove, old family resentments simmer beneath the celebrations. When a meddling uncle is found dead the morning after, Katie Murphy must sift through jealous relatives and hidden secrets to uncover the truth, with help from her psychic friend Ella.

March 3, 2026

◆ The Bark Before the Dawn — Sarah Fox

Why You’ll Love It: Magical pets, coastal farmhouse coziness, and a hint of romance blend into an enchanting paranormal cozy perfect for animal lovers.
Quick Summary: Georgie Johansen returns from a trip to find a prowler on her property, only for a body to turn up the next day—linked to someone she met on vacation. With her magical pups Flossie and Fancy by her side, Georgie races to unravel why the victim followed her home before another intruder strikes.

◆ Buried in a Book — Toni LoTempio

Why You’ll Love It: Bookshop ambiance, Halloween festivities, and a clever cat sidekick add literary charm and seasonal fun to this cozy whodunit.
Quick Summary: Retired thriller author Charley James prepares her bookshop for Halloween when a suspicious customer hides a peculiar book—and soon turns up dead. With Detective Ian Grant's reluctant help and her cat Poe's instincts, Charley dives into a puzzle that hits uncomfortably close to home.

◆ Two Spinsters and a Swindler — Eve Tarrington

Why You’ll Love It: Regency-era English countryside coziness, family holiday gatherings, and clever spinster sleuths deliver a historical cozy with wit and warmth.
Quick Summary: A cozy Christmas at Wycliff Castle turns deadly when a visitor is murdered amid suspicions of fraud. Sisters Judith and Louisa-Margaretta must untangle false accusations and family tensions to expose the killer before reputations—and fortunes—are ruined.

March 4, 2026

◆ Cupcakes and Murder — Lucinda Race

Why You’ll Love It: Bakery renovations, small-town support, and a loyal dachshund make this a sweet culinary cozy with FBI-flavored intrigue.
Quick Summary: After her bakery burns down, Temperance Matthews rebuilds in Oak Hollow—until a volunteer is found dead after eating her cupcake, and another is discovered unconscious. With Officer Casey Butler's help, she connects the dots to uncover swirling secrets before her fresh start crumbles.

March 5, 2026

◆ Antiques and Arsenic — Marie Higgins

Why You’ll Love It: Antique shop coziness, sisterly bonds, and storytelling warmth create a heartfelt cozy about trust and hidden patterns.
Quick Summary: When a woman dies after tea at Antiques and Lilies, crime podcaster Harper Monroe finds her shop—and sister Piper—under suspicion. As echoes of an old case emerge, Harper must piece together overlooked details to expose the truth before the killer escapes.

◆ Fetching a Felony — Addison Moore, Bellamy Bloom

Why You’ll Love It: Beach wedding chaos, talking pets, and mind-reading quirks add humorous paranormal flair to this inn-based cozy.
Quick Summary: A last-minute wedding at the Country Cottage Inn turns disastrous when the planner is murdered amid dysfunctional guests and bridal mishaps. Mind-reading innkeeper Bizzy Baker Wilder, with her pets' commentary, must navigate scandals to catch the killer before more trouble unfolds.

March 6, 2026

◆ Deliciously Dead — Michele Scott

Why You’ll Love It: French Riviera glamour, fine wine, and eccentric friends blend into a travel-inspired cozy with romance and chaos.
Quick Summary: Ella McBane's dream French trip entangles her in a famous chef's murder, rekindling old flames and uncovering surprises. With Noelle's help, she navigates scandals and secrets to solve the case before her holiday turns permanently perilous.

◆ A Game of Murder — M. R. G. Davies

Why You’ll Love It: Book club camaraderie, remote country house isolation, and detective-story nods make this a clever, snowbound cozy whodunit.
Quick Summary: A book club's weekend at a remote manor to inspect a library turns deadly when a staff member falls from the tower, cutting them off in a storm. Drawing on their favorite mysteries, the sleuths hunt for clues before the game-playing killer strikes again.

◆ Murder at Greyson Cottage — Diana Xarissa

Why You’ll Love It: Isle of Man sightseeing, ghostly assistance, and sisterly bonds add light paranormal charm to this travel cozy.
Quick Summary: Margaret's excitement for her sister Megan's visit fades when tensions rise among Carter's friends and a body is discovered. As lies unravel, Margaret and ghostly Mona must expose the killer before the group departs.

◆ Shaken, Not Stirred...To Death — Tessa Aura

Why You’ll Love It: Boutique antique collecting, Chihuahua sidekick, and small-town preservation battles create a suspenseful cozy with quirky flair.
Quick Summary: A snow globe depicting a murder arrives at Penelope Sinclair's shop, mirroring a developer's death and signaling a threat. With Detective Caleb Grant's interference and Teo's help, she follows cracks in motives before becoming the next victim.

March 9, 2026

◆ Close Call — Isabella Bassett

Why You’ll Love It: English village gossip networks, telephone-line intrigue, and clever lady sleuths deliver a witty historical cozy.
Quick Summary: Lady Ursula forms a telephone gossip circle to solve a murder when Gladys overhears key developments. As whispers reveal alibis and lies, the ladies must persist despite a close call with the killer.

◆ Death Among the Daisies — Kristy T Dixon

Why You’ll Love It: Flower shop coziness, reptile expo chaos, and romantic teamwork add small-town warmth and suspense.
Quick Summary: A reptile expo organizer's death amid missing snakes spreads fear in Clover Haven, drawing flower shop owner Neeley into a manipulated mystery. With Troy's support, she uncovers hidden motives before becoming the next target.

March 10, 2026

◆ The Bookstore at Holiday Bay — Kathi Daley

Why You’ll Love It: Seaside bookstore haven, inherited secrets, and friend-group sleuthing create a comforting cozy about community and discovery.
Quick Summary: Lou Prescott inherits a vast book collection revealing Gia's secret life as a snoop, tied to unsolved cases. With friends' help, Lou follows clues that may reveal Gia's killer.

◆ Death at a Firefly Tea — Laura Childs

Why You’ll Love It: Charleston elegance, tea maven sleuthing, and themed events like Moulin Rouge teas add sophisticated cozy charm.
Quick Summary: Theodosia Browning's elegant tea turns deadly when a grande dame is poisoned, leading to assaults and kidnappings. She pursues greedy developers and vengeful relatives to unmask the killer.

◆ Rich Girl — Julie Mulhern

Why You’ll Love It: Country club glamour, novella-length intrigue, and high-society secrets make this a quick, polished cozy read. (Note: Full description pending.)
Quick Summary: Libba's story unfolds in a country club setting where privilege hides deadly motives, drawing her into a web of scandal and murder.

March 12, 2026

◆ Velvet Regret — Donna K. Weaver

Why You’ll Love It: Dessert café coziness, confession-box intrigue, and small-town healing create a gentle cozy about moving forward.
Quick Summary: Angie Hollenback returns to Wisteria to help at her aunt's café, where a confession note draws her into unfinished business. As familiar faces and crossroads converge, she seeks answers worth staying for.

March 15, 2026

◆ The Conspiracy on the Cruise — L.L. Gray

Why You’ll Love It: Magical cruise luxury, supernatural sightseeing, and a sassy rabbit sidekick add paranormal adventure to this cozy.
Quick Summary: Harper Sullivan's dream cruise turns mysterious when mythical creatures vanish, pulling her into a conspiracy. With Gabriel's help, she races to unmask the culprit before the voyage ends.

◆ Milo's Beach Mystery — Victoria LK Williams

Why You’ll Love It: Coastal Florida charm, perceptive cat sidekick, and sisterly magical gifts blend into a light paranormal cozy.
Quick Summary: Lily Fairbanks's beach walk uncovers a storm-washed mystery involving smuggling and a dead body. With her sisters, a detective friend, and clever cat Milo, she unravels the Trapper family's facade.

◆ A Not So Perfect Proposal — Lily Stirling

Why You’ll Love It: Sarcastic introvert sleuthing, Australian travel, and coffee-fueled puzzles make this a witty, unconventional cozy.
Quick Summary: A dead man with Holt's passport and a missing engagement ring derail his proposal plans. As an engineer-turned-sleuth, he tracks clues to solve the murder and salvage the moment.

March 16, 2026

◆ Drafted in Deceit — Simone Stier

Why You’ll Love It: Coastal bookshop coziness, literary clues, and found-family bonds add heart to this small-town mystery.
Quick Summary: Libby Page's thriving bookshop life disrupts when a body floats in the river, tied to a controversial development. As connections hit close to home, she and Gracie Jean untangle motives to solve the case.

March 17, 2026

◆ The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle — C.L. Miller

Why You’ll Love It: Scottish countryside antiques, snowy isolation, and team sleuthing create an endearing historical cozy.
Quick Summary: Freya and Aunt Carole search for a missing colleague at a remote castle, discovering a murdered laird and stolen silverware. As snow traps them, they call backups to unravel the mystery before being cut off.

◆ Death Wasn't Invited — Carlene O'Connor

Why You’ll Love It: 1920s Paris glamour, high-society intrigue, and classic whodunit nods make this a stylish historical cozy.
Quick Summary: June attends an engagement party disrupted by her friend Nate's stabbing, leading to Jack's arrest. Embroiled in corruption and secrets, she clears his name before the killer strikes again.

◆ Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief — Benjamin Stevenson

Why You’ll Love It: Locked-bank heist tension, twisty suspects, and clever narration deliver a meta cozy with dark humor.
Quick Summary: Ernest Cunningham, a hostage in a bank robbery, faces a murder among suspects with hidden motives. He must solve who stole what—and killed for it—before police intervene.

March 18, 2026

◆ A Smoothie to Die For — E. Hazard

Why You’ll Love It: Wellness fair coziness, café rivalries, and quirky parrot sidekick add fun to this culinary cozy.
Quick Summary: A wellness fair turns toxic when smoothie guru Liam collapses from poison, suspecting competitors like Tamsin Blake. She investigates stolen recipes and shady claims to clear her name.

March 19, 2026

◆ Cinnamon and the Clove Conspiracy — Amanda Sterczyk

Why You’ll Love It: Herbal shop warmth, talking animals, and family secrets create a magical, heartwarming cozy finale.
Quick Summary: Rowan Thorne juggles secrets, a missing herb, and her father's arrival with mischievous pugs that gain speech from a blend. As chaos ensues, she uncovers deceptions threatening her peace.

◆ Coconut Confessions — Addison Moore

Why You’ll Love It: Hawaiian resort chaos, stray cats and roosters, and laugh-out-loud humor make this a tropical cozy escape.
Quick Summary: Jinx Julep manages a rundown Kauai resort where a guest's murder disrupts her plans. With senior sidekicks and a grumpy detective, she sifts through colorful suspects to save her career.

◆ Death in a Scottish Tower — Lydia Travers

Why You’ll Love It: 1920s Scottish university intrigue, tower mysteries, and clever lady sleuthing add historical suspense.
Quick Summary: Lady Poppy Proudfoot's university visit interrupts with a body falling from a tower, echoing a past death. She and Inspector MacKenzie investigate suspects and clues before another falls.

◆ Poppy's Premonition — Marisa Masterson

Why You’ll Love It: Small-town museum coziness, sudden visions, and amateur teamwork create a gentle psychic cozy.
Quick Summary: Poppy Ackerson's visions intensify after a bump, linking to a customer's murder and shop break-ins. With newcomer Hawk's help, she races to stop the killer before her premonition comes true.

March 20, 2026

◆ Hungry Like the Hex — Tara Lush

Why You’ll Love It: Innkeeper-witch sleuthing, blooming spring vibes, and magical hexes add paranormal coziness.
Quick Summary: Spring in Cypress Grove brings scandal when the town beekeeper dies among her hives. Innkeeper Amelia Matthews uncovers no accident, pursuing a stinging mystery.

March 24, 2026

◆ Bonnie Writes The Beatles — Kal Smagh

Why You’ll Love It: 1960s concert tour fun, Beatles nostalgia, and madcap adventures create a humorous historical cozy.
Quick Summary: Journalist Bonnie joins the Beatles' Australian tour, facing zany conundrums and a mystery amid raving crowds. They bond over the chaos, discovering Australia's charm—mostly.

◆ A Country Meadow Murder — Katie Gayle

Why You’ll Love It: English countryside gardening, wildflower meadow coziness, and community disputes add gentle rural charm.
Quick Summary: Julia Bird finds a body in the local meadow, tied to a redevelopment plan. Digging into ex-wives and neighbors, she uncovers motives before more daisies are pushed up.

◆ Ruination by Runes — Kat McGee

Why You’ll Love It: Magical tea shop escape, ancient runes, and midlife reinvention create a whimsical paranormal cozy.
Quick Summary: Fiona Shaw's planned exit from Mystic Haven halts when her ex-boss arrives, leading to a guru's murder with predictive runes. Teaming up reluctantly, she protects her quirky home.

March 25, 2026

◆ Murder in the Hometown — Valerie Brandy

Why You’ll Love It: Hometown nostalgia, family legacies, and duo sleuthing deliver an emotional cozy series finale.
Quick Summary: Annie and Ethan return home to solve a murder unraveling a long-haunting mystery. Facing the past, they fix old wounds while catching the killer.

March 26, 2026

◆ Death at Brighton Racecourse — D. E. White, L. H. Brace

Why You’ll Love It: 1960s Brighton glamour, horse-racing excitement, and detective agency charm add historical cozy suspense.
Quick Summary: Ruby Baker investigates a teenager's death at the races, suspected as murder by her brother. Plunging into scandals, she risks her agency's future to uncover the truth.

◆ Movies, Milkshake & Malice — Daisy James

Why You’ll Love It: Devonshire village film-set buzz, dessert delights, and club sleuthing create a cinematic cozy.
Quick Summary: A film crew in Little Sweeting brings dazzle until the leading lady dies among roses. Lottie and the Just Desserts Club untangle malice before the production shuts down.

◆ A Murder in Eight Cocktails — Kelly Mullen

Why You’ll Love It: Seaside cocktail bar elegance, rekindled flames, and witty duo sleuthing add sophisticated humor.
Quick Summary: Willa Keane's cocktail bar opening reunites her with ex-husband Paul, turning chaotic when the owner dies suspiciously. They team up to solve the mystery before another victim is served.

March 27, 2026

◆ Creep It Real — Eryn Scott

Why You’ll Love It: Museum intrigue, death-threat drama, and team detective work create a quirky cozy with pressure.
Quick Summary: Madame D's death threat escalates when a body appears in her yard, framing her. Queenie and Mercer investigate amid emergencies to keep it real.

◆ Lemon Hollow Murder — Brittany E. Brinegar

Why You’ll Love It: Farmhouse fresh starts, chicken coop chaos, and amateur sleuthing add rural cozy heart.
Quick Summary: Becky Robinson's Lemon Hollow move turns mysterious with a developer's murder. Sniffing out neighbors' secrets, she solves the case before her new life rots.

March 29, 2026

◆ Dandelions, Deception, & Detours — Tonya Kappes

Why You’ll Love It: Kentucky campground charm, Laundry Club Ladies teamwork, and Southern stubbornness make this a loyal, heartfelt cozy.
Quick Summary: A dealership manager's death under a trailer suspects Mae West's husband. With campground guests' help, she trails the killer to protect her family.

March 30, 2026

◆ Lime and Punishment — Renee George

Why You’ll Love It: Midlife psychic scents, pie-eating contests, and sweet-tart humor add light paranormal coziness.
Quick Summary: Nora Black judges a pie contest where a contestant dies mid-bite. Her psychic nose uncovers sour secrets to catch the killer.

March 31, 2026

◆ Amish Country Homicide — Susan Furlong

Why You’ll Love It: Amish community warmth, childhood friend reunions, and suspenseful family secrets create a faith-inspired cozy.
Quick Summary: Alena Walsh finds her grandfather shot, linking to her mother's murder and recent deaths. With Sheriff Caleb Mast, she exposes a deadly scheme.

◆ The Barn Identity — Diane Kelly

Why You’ll Love It: Nashville renovation coziness, Underground Railroad history, and carpenter sleuthing add intriguing flips.
Quick Summary: Whitney Whitaker saves an old barn for flipping, but a journalist's murder ties to its history. She untangles exposés to bring justice.

◆ If Books Could Kill — Karen Rose Smith

Why You’ll Love It: Lakeside tea bar and bookshop coziness, ice-sculpture festivals, and family sleuthing create a literary cozy.
Quick Summary: Jazzi Swanson's visit to her mother's town involves a librarian's murder and stolen first editions. She uncovers secrets amid national news.

◆ The Last Valentine — Jenna St. James

Why You’ll Love It: Valentine's Day festivities, Valkyrie magic, and duo crime-solving add romantic paranormal charm.
Quick Summary: Kara and Zane's wedding plans disrupt with anonymous warning cards turning deadly. They clear names and catch the killer.

◆ Murder at a Spring Wedding — Magda Alexander

Why You’ll Love It: 1920s society wedding glamour, manor house intrigue, and witty sleuthing deliver sparkling historical coziness.
Quick Summary: Kitty Worthington's Wiltshire wedding visit turns deadly with a corpse in the library. She untangles debts and secrets before becoming the next victim.

◆ Truffle Trouble — Amanda Flower

Why You’ll Love It: Amish wedding sweetness, chocolate truffle delights, and small-town Ohio charm add culinary cozy warmth.
Quick Summary: Bailey King's wedding to Aiden Brody faces a food disaster at the reception, suspecting caterer Darcy. Bailey solves the case for her honeymoon.

◆ Vengeance in Venice — Erica Ruth Neubauer

Why You’ll Love It: 1920s Venice honeymoon romance, costume ball glamour, and canal intrigue create an elegant historical cozy.
Quick Summary: Jane and Redvers' Venice honeymoon involves a party death at a palazzo, tied to scandals. They follow labyrinthine trails to stay afloat.

Standout Cozy Mystery Picks
for March 2026

March 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 March’s new cozy mystery releases, carefully chosen for fellow cozy mystery lovers.

Café owner Rowan Thorne brews chaos with talking pugs and vanishing recipes when her father's secretive visit stirs up family deceptions, anonymous threats, and a village gossip storm threatening her magical haven.

Investigator Queenie tackles a chilling death threat turned front-yard murder frame-up on her dramatic boss, juggling emergencies and new partner Mercer to unmask the culprit before pressure cracks their paid gig.

When a poisoned cupcake turns her bakery rebuild into a deadly whodunit, former FBI analyst Temperance Matthews whips up clues with friends and a handsome officer to uncover secrets before her sweet second chance crumbles.

Campground owner Mae West camps out for justice when her husband is suspected in a trailer-crushing homicide, rallying laundry ladies and Southern grit to expose a killer before her family's reputation goes up in smoke.

Flower shop owner Neeley Kelter slithers into a venomous mystery when a reptile expo organizer drops dead, unraveling hidden secrets and manipulations that could make her the next cold-blooded victim.

Bookshop owner Libby Page dives into a controversial waterfront murder when a body floats up in the Cape Fear River, pulling threads that tangle too close to home and her book club's sharp-eyed sleuthing.

Ex-Hollywood sleuth Becky Robinson peels back layers of inheritance feuds and buried secrets when an orchard heiress's sour death turns her cozy farmhouse life into a masquerade of scandal and betrayal.

Psychic Nora Black's sweet life sours when a pie-eating contestant dies mid-bite, sniffing out deadly memories to unmask a killer before her no-murder streak ends in a fresh-squeezed fatality.

Dessert whiz Lottie Chadwick serves up sleuthing when a film star's rosy death halts a village movie shoot, turning glitzy celebrations into a hunt for a killer amid divas, rumors, and melting ice cream drama.

Café owner Tamsin Blake blends investigation with quirky animal sidekicks when a poisoned smoothie at the wellness fair kills a rival juicery guru, exposing stolen recipes, betrayals, and shady health claims in her struggling small town.

Chocolatier Bailey King's wedding bliss melts into a reception nightmare when a poisoned hors d'oeuvre kills a guest, pulling her from honeymoon dreams into a sticky investigation to clear her caterer friend.

Honeymooners Jane and Redvers unmask scandalous secrets and blackmail in Venice's twisting canals when a costume ball turns deadly, accusing a tarot reader and plunging them into a labyrinth of motives and deception.

New Cozy Mystery Releases
March 2026 by Subgenre

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

Amish Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• Amish Country Homicide — Family farm secrets + grandfather shootings linking cryptic words and maternal murders.

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

• If Books Could Kill — Lakeside tea and tomes + stolen editions burying librarians in mysterious pasts.
• The Bookstore at Holiday Bay — Seaside shop inheritance + journal secrets cracking forgotten cases and personal perils.
• Buried in a Book — Halloween bookshop spooks + hidden tomes tying inn deaths to puzzle-riddled quests.
• Drafted in Deceit — Coastal bookshop calm + river bodies floating development disputes and romantic entanglements.
• A Game of Murder — Country house bibliophiles + detective story clues solving snowbound staff slayings.

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

• The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle — Scottish borders treasures + vanished colleagues unearthing laird killings and silver heists.
• Antiques and Arsenic — Shop podcaster intrigue + poisoned teas echoing forgotten cases and overlooked dangers.
• Shaken, Not Stirred...To Death — Boutique collectibles charm + snow globe signatures cracking development deceptions.

Food & Culinary Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• Cupcakes and Murder — Bakery rebuild sweetness + chocolate treats hiding volunteer vendettas and fiery secrets.
• Death at a Firefly Tea — Charleston patio elegance + poisoned desserts sparking grande dame grudges and kidnappings.
• Deliciously Dead — French Riviera feasts + wine-soaked flames turning chef rivalries into chaotic perils.
• Movies, Milkshake & Malice — Village film set dazzle + milkshake treats masking diva deaths and production shutdowns.
• A Murder in Eight Cocktails — Seaside bar glamour + shaken suspicions stirring ex-flame flames and deadly mixes.
• A Smoothie to Die For — Wellness fair freshness + poisoned blends exposing stolen recipes and herbal betrayals.
• Truffle Trouble — Amish wedding confections + hors d'oeuvre horrors pegging caterers in sweet revenge plots.
• Velvet Regret — Dessert café confessions + velvet cheesecakes unveiling unfinished business and crossroads clues.

Gardening Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• A Country Meadow Murder — English wildflower whimsy + digger deaths blooming redevelopment disputes and choir connections.

Historical Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• Bonnie Writes The Beatles — 1960s tour excitement + journalistic jaunts with Fab Four fun and Down Under mysteries.
• Close Call — Golden Age village gossip + telephone whispers unraveling alibis in a quaint English web of secrets.
• Death at Brighton Racecourse — 1960s seaside races + glamorous stakes hiding sordid triangles and agency perils.
• Death in a Scottish Tower — Highland university intrigue + tower plunges echoing forgotten deaths and hidden motives.
• Death Wasn't Invited — 1920s Paris glamour + high-society engagement turning into a corrupt web of deadly alliances.
• Murder at a Spring Wedding — 1920s manor elegance + society nuptials blooming with debts, daggers, and desperate heirs.
• Two Spinsters and a Swindler — Regency Christmas coziness + spinster sleuthing through family fraud and yuletide murder.
• Vengeance in Venice — 1920s canal romance + masked balls concealing scandalous affairs and honeymoon horrors.

Home Renovation Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• The Barn Identity — House-flipping Nashville dreams + barn renos hiding journalist exposés and lofty stakes.

Paranormal & Light Supernatural Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• The Bark Before the Dawn — Magical farmhouse charm + paranormal pups sniffing out a shadowy prowler's fatal secrets.
• Cinnamon and the Clove Conspiracy — Herbal café whimsy + chatty animals brewing family deceptions and vanishing recipes.
• The Conspiracy on the Cruise — Magical voyage enchantment + mythical vanishings amid spa days and whispered legends.
• Fetching a Felony — Innkeeper telepathy + talking pets crashing a chaotic beach wedding with mind-reading murder clues.
• Hungry Like the Hex — Witchy innkeeper spells + buzzing scandals hexing a beekeeper's hive-side demise.
• The Last Valentine — Valkyrie magic flair + enchanted warnings turning holiday hearts into lethal pursuits.
• Lime and Punishment — Midlife psychic scents + tart memories uncovering a pie contest's fresh-squeezed fatality.
• Matrimony and Malice — Coastal wedding vibes + psychic insights unveiling family grudges and deadly heirlooms.
• Milo's Beach Mystery — Coastal cat companionship + visionary glimpses revealing smuggling secrets in the mangroves.
• Murder at Greyson Cottage — Ghostly Isle of Man intrigue + spectral family lies haunting a sightseeing trip turned deadly.
• Poppy's Premonition — Small-town shop suspense + eerie visions flashing murder links and hidden dangers.
• Ruination by Runes — Enchanted tea shop runes + supernatural carvings foretelling enlightenment's deadly downfall.

Pet & Animal Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• Creep It Real — Black cat agency chills + death threats framing bosses in yard-side setups and emergencies.
• Death Among the Daisies — Flower shop slithers + expo venom twisting missing snakes and manipulative chaos.

Small Town Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• Dandelions, Deception, & Detours — Campground Southern charm + trailer crushes framing spouses in reputation risks.
• Lemon Hollow Murder — Farmhouse fresh starts + orchard heirs souring with inheritance battles and buried betrayals. 
• Murder in the Hometown — Investigator homecoming + family legacies unraveling haunting pasts and final showdowns. 
• Rich Girl — Country club novella glamour + elite entanglements in a short, sharp murder tale. 

Travel & International Cozies
New Cozy Mystery Releases March 2026

• Coconut Confessions — Hawaiian resort ramshackle + pool floaters turning paradise into suspect-filled adventures.
• Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief — Heist hostage twists + multiple robbers hiding motives in a locked-down murder maze.
• A Not So Perfect Proposal — Australian engagement escapades + stolen passports and rings sparking proposal perils.

Highlights for
New Cozy Mystery Releases
March 2026

March 2026 features a wonderful mix of themes, from wedding chaos and small-town festivals to magical pets and international intrigue. This month is especially strong for paranormal cozies and culinary mysteries, making it a great time for readers who love supernatural twists or foodie flair. The blend of historical settings, quirky sidekicks, and springtime vibes ensures there’s something for every cozy mystery fan.

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New cozy mysteries release every month, and this page will always focus exclusively on titles for March 2026. Be sure to return next month for a fresh batch of cozy reads — perfect for building your April reading list.

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