Mistletoe & mischief: 2025 holiday cozy mysteries

Nov 22

Image of Christmas elements on a table with a magnifying glass

I love the holidays, but I also love a little mischief—and the 2025 cozy mystery releases deliver both. Snowed-in communes, bustling Christmas markets, New Orleans chaos, and even pantomime stages set the scene for clever sleuthing, quirky characters, and secrets waiting to be uncovered.

What’s fun about holiday cozies is how they combine suspense with warmth. You get eccentric towns, small traditions, and mysteries that unfold just slowly enough to make curling up with a blanket and a cup of cocoa even more satisfying. Even without knowing the exact twists, I love that the settings and characters promise humour, holiday charm, and just a touch of danger.

If you’re a fan of holiday cheer with a side of intrigue, these cozy mysteries are a perfect escape.

My top 4 2025
Christmas cozy mysteries

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The Dog Sitter Detective's Christmas Tail by Antony Johnston

CA$0.00

While prepping for Christmas, Gwinny uncovers secrets in her late father’s papers. Snowed in at a Somerset commune with retired spies, she and Birch must solve a murder before the killer strikes again.

AMAZON

The Christmas Market Murder by Peter Boland

CA$0.00

When a man is found dead in a locked Christmas market cabin, three retired charity shop sleuths suspect murder. Now, they must untangle a holiday mystery before it turns deadly.

AMAZON

Crescent City Christmas Chaos by Ellen Byron

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It’s Christmas in New Orleans—and when Ricki’s mom is accused of killing her blackmailer, it’ll take more than mistletoe to get her off the naughty list.

AMAZON

The Mistletoe Murder Club by Katie Marsh

CA$0.00

Clio, a PI, must solve her director's murder during a Christmas pantomime. Her secret weapon? Two friends covertly investigating from inside a festive pantomime cow.

AMAZON

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