A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

Welcome to the Iris Bennett Cozy Mysteries

Set in the charming town of Cedar Grove, the Iris Bennett Cozy Mysteries follow florist-turned-sleuth Iris Bennett as she uncovers the secrets hidden beneath small-town traditions and picture-perfect events.

When Iris returns home to run her late mother’s flower shop, she expects fresh starts, not murder. But with a sharp eye for detail, a deep love for her community, and a knack for asking the questions no one else will, Iris finds herself drawn into mysteries rooted in greed, betrayal, and long-buried truths.

Each story blends clever clues, quirky characters, heartfelt friendships, and a cozy atmosphere that feels like coming home.

Flower festivals, fierce friendships, and murder most inconvenient.

Asters & Alibis (A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery)

Book #8 from the series: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

Whispers, Lies, and Autumn Skies

The Harvest Fair should be a season of pies, laughter, and small-town pride. But when a sudden death interrupts the celebration, florist Iris Bennett can’t shake the feeling that something is terribly wrong. A faint scent of almonds lingers in the crisp autumn air, and behind every friendly smile drifts a secret...

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Orchids & Outrage (A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery)

Book #7 from the series: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

Snowflakes, Secrets, and Orchid Blooms

The Gingerbread Jubilee should be a season of sugar, laughter, and small-town cheer. But when the town’s guest judge is found dead, florist Iris Bennett can’t ignore the chill that lingers beneath the twinkle lights. A single sugar orchid lies among the wreckage, and behind every frosted smile drifts a rumor...

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Magnolias & Malice (A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery)

Book #6 from the series: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

A Branch, a Body, and a Festival Shattered by Secrets

The grand reopening of the Magnolia Arboretum should have been the town’s crowning event. Instead, the celebration takes a dark turn when a body is discovered beneath a fallen magnolia branch, and whispers of murder scatter faster than petals in the wind.

Florist Iris Bennett and her new...

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Begonias & Betrayal (A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery)

Book #5 from the series: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

A Storm, a Stranger, and a Festival Full of Secrets.

When autumn storms sweep through Cedar Grove, Iris Bennett is barely keeping her flower shop afloat amid festival frenzy. Help arrives unexpectedly in the form of Sadie, a rain-soaked stranger with floral know-how, infectious enthusiasm, and a knack for comic mishaps. Between Sadie’s cheer,...

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Fuchsias & Fatality (A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery)

Book #4 from the series: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

Poisoned Corsage, Family Drama, and a Pageant Gone Deadly.

Spring in Cedar Grove means pastel bunting, garden gossip, and the Annual Petal Pageant, until the glamorous event takes a shocking turn. A sudden death during the festivities sends the town reeling, and whispers of a poisoned corsage spread like wildfire. All eyes land on a tangled knot...

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Carnations & Collateral: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

Book #3 from the series: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

A hometown celebration, a deadly blast and fireworks with fatal consequences.

The Labor Day Carnations Festival should’ve gone off with a bang, but not like this. When a fiery explosion at the fireworks finale leaves prominent town matriarch Maxine Whitaker dead, florist Iris Bennett finds herself tangled in a mystery as layered as her floral...

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Hyacinths & Homicide (A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery)

Book #2 from the series: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

A flower shop, a festival and a fatal secret.

When florist Iris Bennett agrees to judge the Spring Festival’s flower competition, she expects bright blooms and community cheer—not to find local businessman Howard Larrabee dead, sprawled beneath his beloved hyacinths.

As whispers coil through Cedar Grove’s cobbled streets, Iris’s instincts—and her...

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Petunias & Poison (A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery)

Book #1 from the series: A Iris Bennett Cozy Mystery

A picture perfect wedding with a perfectly imperfect murder.

Iris Bennett prides herself on her meticulous eye for detail, whether it’s arranging flawless centerpieces or managing her small-town flower shop. But when a wealthy socialite is found dead in the conservatory during her daughter’s wedding weekend, Iris’s carefully curated world is...

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