If you've devoured Amanda Flower's cozy mysteries and are wondering what to read next, you're in good company. Amanda Flower has built a loyal following with charming small towns, memorable amateur sleuths, engaging mysteries, and just the right amount of humor.
Whether you love her Amish Mysteries, Magical Bookshop Mysteries, Farm-to-Table Mysteries, or her other series, here are ten authors who capture that same cozy mystery magic.
1. Ellie Alexander
If you enjoy Amanda Flower's warm settings and close-knit communities, Ellie Alexander is an easy recommendation.
Her Bakeshop Mysteries combine delicious food, lovable recurring characters, and satisfying mysteries set in the charming town of Ashland, Oregon. Readers who enjoy spending time with familiar characters between mysteries will feel right at home.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Small-town charm
- Food-themed mysteries
- Strong friendships
- Series with character growth
2. Bailey Cates
Love herbs, gardens, and natural remedies?
Bailey Cates' Magical Bakery Mysteries blend baking, light magic, and cozy mysteries into stories that feel comforting without losing the suspense.
If Amanda Flower's slightly whimsical stories are your favorite, Bailey Cates is an excellent next choice.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Herbal themes
- Magical touches
- Cozy communities
- Light paranormal elements
3. Ellery Adams
Ellery Adams writes some of the most beloved character-driven cozy mysteries available today.
Her Book Retreat Mysteries and Secret, Book & Scone Society feature unforgettable casts, beautiful settings, and emotional depth alongside cleverly crafted mysteries.
If you love getting invested in characters as much as solving the crime, don't miss her books.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Bookshops and libraries
- Emotional storytelling
- Strong female friendships
- Cozy settings
4. Jenn McKinlay
Jenn McKinlay's mysteries are witty, fast-paced, and packed with lovable characters.
Whether she's writing about libraries, cupcakes, or hat shops, she has a gift for balancing humor with engaging mysteries.
Readers who appreciate Amanda Flower's lighter moments will likely enjoy Jenn McKinlay as well.
5. Carly Winter
If your favorite Amanda Flower books are the ones featuring quirky communities, lovable animal companions, and amateur sleuths who can't resist investigating, Carly Winter's cozy mystery series may be your next favorite discovery.
Each series offers something a little different while keeping all the cozy elements readers love.
🌿 Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mysteries
Follow Samantha Rathbone, a former Hollywood socialite turned herbal shop employee, as she solves murders in the small Arizona town of Heywood.
Perfect if you enjoy:
- Herbal shops
- Small-town mysteries
- Found family
- Humor
- Slow-burn romance
👻 Sedona Spirit Cozy Mysteries
Bernie Maxwell thought running a bed and breakfast in Sedona would be peaceful—until a murder occurs and her outspoken grandmother Ruby returns as a ghost to help solve the case.
Perfect if you enjoy:
- Friendly ghosts
- Paranormal cozies
- Arizona settings
- Bed and breakfasts
- Humor mixed with mystery
🐶 Heywood Hounds Cozy Mysteries
If your favorite part of a cozy mystery is the animal sidekick, the Heywood Hounds series features Daisy, an enthusiastic canine detective who often notices clues before the humans do.
Perfect if you enjoy:
- Dogs
- Cozy humor
- Amateur sleuths
- Small-town mysteries
✈️ Patty Byrne Cozy Mysteries
Travel back to the glamorous 1960s with stewardess Patty Byrne as she solves murders while navigating the golden age of air travel.
Perfect if you enjoy:
- Historical mysteries
- Vintage fashion
- Air travel
- Mid-century settings
Which Amanda Flower Readers Will Enjoy Carly Winter?
Readers who love Amanda Flower often appreciate stories that feature:
- Charming small towns
- Amateur sleuths
- Humor without graphic violence
- Recurring characters who feel like friends
- Animals, quirky side characters, or a touch of the unusual
- Mysteries that are clever rather than dark
Those same qualities are at the heart of Carly Winter's cozy mysteries. While each series has its own unique setting—from an herbal shop in Arizona to a haunted bed and breakfast in Sedona—you'll find the same comforting atmosphere, memorable characters, and satisfying whodunits that cozy mystery fans love.
Which Series Should You Read First?
If you're not sure where to begin, here's a quick guide:
- Love charming small towns and herbal themes? Start with Heywood Herbalist Cozy Mysteries.
- Love paranormal mysteries with humor? Try Sedona Spirit Cozy Mysteries.
- Love dogs and lighthearted investigations? Pick up Heywood Hounds Cozy Mysteries.
- Love vintage settings and historical mysteries? Board a flight with Patty Byrne Cozy Mysteries.
No matter where you start, you'll find clever mysteries, memorable characters, and plenty of cozy charm.