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28 Books
2019 – 2021 Published
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Where to Start Reading the Country Cottage Mysteries

If you want to dive into the Country Cottage Mysteries, co-authored by Addison Moore and Bellamy Bloom, the best place to start is with the first book, Kittyzen's Arrest. While each mystery is a standalone case, the characters' personal lives, romantic subplots, and Bizzy's evolving relationships with Cider Cove's residents (and its handsome detective) develop progressively across the series.

Publication Order of Country Cottage Mysteries

Reading the series in publication order ensures you do not miss any character development or minor references to past events. Below is the complete chronological publication order, updated to include the latest releases:

  1. Kittyzen's Arrest (2019)
  2. Dog Days of Murder (2019)
  3. Santa Claws Calamity (2019)
  4. Bow Wow Big House (2019)
  5. Murder Bites (2020)
  6. Felines and Fatalities (2020) (Note: This is a major crossover event with the Murder in the Mix series!)
  7. A Killer Tail (2020)
  8. Cat Scratch Cleaver (2020)
  9. Just Buried (2020)
  10. Butchered After Bark (2020)
  11. A Frightening Fangs-giving (2020)
  12. A Christmas to Dismember (2020)
  13. Sealed with a Hiss (2021)
  14. A Winter Tail of Woe (2021)
  15. Lock, Stock, and Feral (2021)
  16. Itching for Justice (2021)
  17. Raining Cats and Killers (2021)
  18. Death Takes a Holiday (2021)
  19. Copycat Thriller Killer (2021)
  20. Happy Howl-o-ween Horror (2021)
  21. 'Twas the Night Before Murder (2021)
  22. Smitten Kitten Corruption (2022)
  23. Cruising for Trouble (2022)
  24. Beach Body (2022)
  25. A Ruthless Ruff Patch (2023)
  26. Spotted at the Cemetery (2023)
  27. The Trouble with Thanksgiving (2024)
  28. Christmas Party Murder (2024 / 2025)
  29. A Whisker in the Night (2025)
  30. Ghosts, Ghouls, and Growls (2025)
  31. Decorated to Death (2025)
  32. Fetching a Felony (2026)
  33. Red, White, and Blue-Collar Murder (2026)
  34. Curiosity Killed the Cat Lady (2026)

The Shared Cozy Crossover Universe

Addison Moore and Bellamy Bloom's cozy mystery books share a interconnected universe. The most notable tie-in occurs in Felines and Fatalities (Book 6), which serves as a direct crossover with Addison Moore's popular Murder in the Mix series. In this novel, Bizzy Baker teams up with Lottie Lemon. To get the full context of this crossover, readers often insert this book between volumes 21 and 22 of the Murder in the Mix series.

Additionally, the authors' co-authored series Meow for Murder (set in the nearby town of Starry Falls) shares the same lighthearted paranormal DNA, with characters occasionally crossing paths or appearing in combined boxed sets.

Frequently Asked

QWhat is the recommended starting point for the Country Cottage Mysteries?

You should start with the first book, Kittyzen's Arrest (2019), to properly follow Bizzy's romantic subplots and the growth of her mind-reading abilities.

QCan the books in the Country Cottage Mysteries be read as standalones?

Yes, each book features a self-contained murder mystery that is fully resolved, meaning you can pick up any book and enjoy the case. However, reading them in order is best for character development.

QHow does the crossover with the Murder in the Mix series work?

The sixth book, Felines and Fatalities, is a major crossover where Lottie Lemon from the Murder in the Mix series visits Cider Cove. It is often read as book 21.5 in Lottie's series.

QWho writes the Country Cottage Mysteries?

The series is co-authored by USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Addison Moore and her writing partner Bellamy Bloom.

QAre there actual recipes included in the books?

Yes, keeping with cozy mystery traditions, the authors include delicious recipes at the back of each book matching the treats mentioned in the stories.

QWhat other series are related to the Country Cottage Mysteries?

The co-authored series Meow for Murder is written by the same authors, set in the town of Starry Falls, and features similar themes and occasional character crossovers.