Patti Benning
When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Similar Authors: Summer Prescott, Gretchen Allen, Cindy Bell.
The Iron and Flame Mysteries
Chef Lydia Thackery, is the co-owner, with her ex-husband, of Iron and Flame, a steakhouse in Quarry Creek, Wisconsin. Typically, Lydia’s biggest source of drama is the fact that her ex brings in a string of women to woo over a nicely cooked steak.
Raising the Steaks
Iron and Flame #1
Steaking a Claim
Iron and Flame #2
View to a Grill
Iron and Flame #3
The Real Estate Rescue Mysteries
Flippin’ Out
Real Estate Rescue #1
Movin’ Up
Real Estate Rescue #2
Findin’ Out
Real Estate Rescue #3
Diggin’ It
Real Estate Rescue #4
Holin’ Up
Real Estate Rescue #5
Breakin’ In
Real Estate Rescue #6
Floodin’ Out
Real Estate Rescue #7
Freezin’ Up
Real Estate Rescue #8
Bustin’ Loose
Real Estate Rescue #9
Missin’ Out
Real Estate Rescue #10
Fillin’ Up
Real Estate Rescue #11
Sellin’ Out
Real Estate Rescue #12
Buyin’ Trouble
Real Estate Rescue #13
Chillin’ Out
Real Estate Rescue #14
Fallin’ Fast
Real Estate Rescue #15
Hitchin’ Up
Real Estate Rescue #16
The Homespun Crochet Mysteries
A Yarn of Murder
Homespun Crochet #1
A Strand of Murder
Homespun Crochet #2
A Loop of Murder
Homespun Crochet #3
A Skein of Murder
Homespun Crochet #4
A Fringe of Murder
Homespun Crochet #5
A Stitch of Murder
Homespun Crochet #6
A Tuft of Murder
Homespun Crochet #7
A Row of Murder
Homespun Crochet #8
A Stripe of Murder
Homespun Crochet #9
A Garland of Murder
Homespun Crochet #10
A Tangle of Murder
Homespun Crochet #11
A Twist of Murder
Homespun Crochet #12
A Heap of Homespun Mystery:Books 1 – 4
Homespun Crochet
Great Skeins of Mystery:Books 5 – 8
Homespun Crochet
The Rambling RV Mysteries
Murder in Michigan
Rambling RV #1
Warned in Wisconsin
Rambling RV #2
Mayhem in Montana
Rambling RV #3
Offed in Oregon
Rambling RV #4
Croaked in California
Rambling RV #5
Nabbed in New Mexico
Rambling RV #6
Lurking in Louisiana
Rambling RV #7
Foul Play in Florida
Rambling RV #8
Sabotaged in South Carolina
Rambling RV #9
Deleted in the District
Rambling RV #10
Busted in Boston
Rambling RV #11
Miffed in Maine
Rambling RV #12
Harbored in Hawaii
Rambling RV #13
Axed in Alaska
Rambling RV #14
Slain in Scotland
Rambling RV #15
Nixed in Nantucket
Rambling RV #16
States of Murder:Books 1 – 4
Rambling RV
The Crooked Bay Mysteries
Crepe Expectations
Crooked Bay #1
Crepe’d Out
Crooked Bay #2
Crepe Neighbors
Crooked Bay #3
Crepe Workers
Crooked Bay #4
Crepe-y Cousins
Crooked Bay #5
Crepe-ing Concerns
Crooked Bay #6
Crepe Escape
Crooked Bay #7
Crepe-able of Murder
Crooked Bay #8
The Darling Deli Mysteries
Ever notice that the best dishes… Are made by one smart cookie? Deli owner, Moira Darling didn’t get as far as she did by going with the flow. The smart and sassy amateur sleuth runs a successful shop and will do whatever it takes to protect it.
Pastrami Murder
Darling Deli #1
Corned Beef Murder
Darling Deli #2
Cold Cut Murder
Darling Deli #3
Grilled Cheese Murder
Darling Deli #4
Chicken Pesto Murder
Darling Deli #5
Thai Coconut Murder
Darling Deli #6
Tomato Basil Murder
Darling Deli #7
Salami Murder
Darling Deli #8
Hearty Homestyle Murder
Darling Deli #9
Honey BBQ Murder
Darling Deli #10
Beef Brisket Murder
Darling Deli #11
Garden Vegetable Murder
Darling Deli #12
Spicy Lasagna Murder
Darling Deli #13
Curried Lobster Murder
Darling Deli #14
Creamy Casserole Murder
Darling Deli #15
Grilled Rye Murder
Darling Deli #16
A Quiche To Die For
Darling Deli #17
A Side of Murder
Darling Deli #18
Wrapped in Murder
Darling Deli #19
Glazed Ham Murder
Darling Deli #20
Chicken Club Murder
Darling Deli #21
Pies, Lies and Murder
Darling Deli #22
Mountains, Marriage and Murder
Darling Deli #23
Shrimply Murder
Darling Deli #24
Gazpacho Murder
Darling Deli #25
Peppered With Murder
Darling Deli #26
Ravioli Soup Murder
Darling Deli #27
Thanksgiving Deli Murder
Darling Deli #28
A Season of Murder
Darling Deli #29
Valentines and Murder
Darling Deli #30
Shamrocks and Murder
Darling Deli #31
Sugar Coated Murder
Darling Deli #32
Murder, My Darling
Darling Deli #33
Books 1 – 8
Darling Deli
Books 9 – 16
Darling Deli
Books 17 – 24
Darling Deli
Books 25 – 33
Darling Deli
The Miami Slice Mysteries
Rest in Pizza
Miami Slice #1
Fishing for Murder
Miami Slice #2
Hit-N-Run Murder
Miami Slice #3
Laced With Murder
Miami Slice #4
Banking on Murder
Miami Slice #5
Booked By Murder
Miami Slice #6
Strikes of Murder
Miami Slice #7
Sisters in Murder
Miami Slice #8
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria
Newly jobless and recently dumped by her fiancé, Eleanora Pacelli moves back to her childhood hometown to take care of her grandmother after her grandfather’s unexpected death.
Pall Bearers and Pepperoni
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #1
Bacon Cheddar Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #2
Very Veggie Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #3
Italian Wedding Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #4
Smoked Gouda Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #5
Gourmet Holiday Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #6
Four Cheese Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #7
Hand Tossed Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #8
Exotic Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #9
Fiesta Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #10
Garlic Artichoke Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #11
On the Wings of Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #12
Mozzarella and Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #13
A Thin Crust of Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #14
Pretzel Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #15
Parmesan Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #16
Breakfast Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #17
Halloween Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #18
Thanksgiving Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #19
Christmas Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #20
A Crispy Slice of Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #21
Lobster Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #22
Pizza, Weddings, and Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #23
Pizza, Paradise, and Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #24
Meat Lovers and Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #25
Classic Crust Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #26
Hot, Spicy Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #27
Pork, Pizza and Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #28
Chicken Alfredo Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #29
Jalapeno Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #30
Pesto Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #31
Sweet Chili Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #32
A Melted Morsel of Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #33
A Saucy Taste of Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #34
A Crunchy Crust of Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #35
Shrimply Sublime Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #36
Boldly Basil Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #37
Spooky Pizza Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #38
A Jingle of Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #39
Zesty Marinara Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #40
Oregano Meatball Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #41
Rosemary Lamb Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #42
A Fishy Little Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #43
A Fruity Little Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #44
Garlic Calzone Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #45
A Dash of Sage Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #46
Savory Sourdough Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #47
Peppercorn Parmesan Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #48
A Merry Slice of Murder
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria
Books 1 – 4
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria
Books 5 – 8
Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria
The Latte’s Mewsings Mysteries
Meows and Murder
Latte’s Mewsings #1
Whiskers of Murder
Latte’s Mewsings #2
Purrs for Murder
Latte’s Mewsings #3
Claws of Murder
Latte’s Mewsings #4
Toasts of Murder
Latte’s Mewsings #5
Mews of Murder
Latte’s Mewsings #6
Twitches of Murder
Latte’s Mewsings #7
Cold Brew Murder
Latte’s Mewsings #8
Books 1 – 4
Latte’s Mewsings
The Killer Cookie Mysteries
Killer Caramel Cookies
Killer Cookie #1
Killer Halloween Cookies
Killer Cookie #2
Killer Maple Cookies
Killer Cookie #3
Crunchy Christmas Murder
Killer Cookie #4
Killer Valentine Cookies
Killer Cookie #5
Books 1 – 5
Killer Cookie
The Hawk’s Place Mysteries
Deathly Delicious
Hawk’s Place #1
Holiday Homicide
Hawk’s Place #2
Seriously Serial
Hawk’s Place #3
Vicious Valentine
Hawk’s Place #4
Party Perils
Hawk’s Place #5
Wedding Woes
Hawk’s Place #6
Festival Fury
Hawk’s Place #7
Ordered Outrage
Hawk’s Place #8
The Candy Covered Mysteries
Candy shop owner Candice Rothberg is excited for Christmas. It’s hard not to be, in a town as festive as Lake Marion, Michigan. But what starts as a fun gingerbread house building contest, ends up being a holiday horror when one of the competitors dies.
Peppermint Fudge and Fears
Candy Covered #1
White Chocolate and Worries
Candy Covered #2
Rock Candy and Robberies
Candy Covered #3
Cranberry Candies and Crimes
Candy Covered #4
Strawberry Cakes and Corpses
Candy Covered #5
Chocolate Cherry and Choices
Candy Covered #6
Lemon Twists and Turmoil
Candy Covered #7
Candy Clouds and Corpses
Candy Covered #8
The Tails of Alaska Mysteries
Mushing is Murder
Tails of Alaska #1
Murder Befalls Us
Tails of Alaska #2
Stage Fright and Murder
Tails of Alaska #3
Routine Murder
Tails of Alaska #4
Best Friends and Betrayal
Tails of Alaska #5
Tick, Tock, and Treachery
Tails of Alaska #6
Lessons and Lethality
Tails of Alaska #7
Christmas and Criminality
Tails of Alaska #8
The Asheville Meadows Mysteries
Small Town Murder
Asheville Meadows #1
Murder on Aisle Three
Asheville Meadows #2
The Heart of Murder
Asheville Meadows #3
Dating Is Murder
Asheville Meadows #4
Dying to Cook
Asheville Meadows #5
Food, Family, and Murder
Asheville Meadows #6
Fish, Chips, and Murder
Asheville Meadows #7
Deathly Ever After
Asheville Meadows #8
The Whiskers and Witches Mysteries
Mystical Murder
Whiskers and Witches #1
Standalone Books
A Merry Little Murder
Breakups and Bodies
Christmas Past
Tall, Dark, and Deadly
A Family Affair