Books & Tea with KD

The Bottled Bootlegger by D.S. Lang Book Review

KD takes us back to the Roaring Twenties with The Bottled Bootlegger, book five in D.S. Lang’s Doro Banyon cozy mystery series. When a bootlegger is found dead on an old Ohio farm, small-town secrets begin to bubble to the surface. If you love clever sleuths, vintage flair, and low-stakes murder with high-society drama, this episode’s for you.

Down to Earth by Tammy D. Walker: A Cozy Mystery Without a Murder? | Books & Tea with KD

In this episode of Books & Tea with KD, I review and discuss Down to Earth by Tammy D. Walker, a surprising entry in the cozy mystery genre that doesn’t include a murder. Stacey, a mother of four living in Daws County, Texas, investigates a series of mysterious tower destructions in her rural community. As she uncovers clues, she also faces tension at home, especially with her youngest daughter, Addie, who wants to graduate high school early and travel the world like her adventurous aunt. This book bucks cozy mystery norms by skipping the dead body and focusing more on family, community, and identity. 🎧 Tune in for: * A spoiler-free cozy mystery review * A discussion on genre expectations * Themes of parenting, nostalgia, and small-town life * A reflection on how reader tastes vary widely Let’s talk about cozy mysteries without murder, long-term marriages, and whether all mysteries need a crime to be compelling. 📌 Listen now and share your thoughts! 🏷️ Hashtags: #CozyMystery #BookReview #BookPodcast #TammyDWalker #DownToEarthBook #BooksAndTeaWithKD #MysteryBooks #SmallTownMystery #WomenWriters #BookTube #PodcastEpisode

NEW BOOK REVIEW: Mist at the Beach House by Victoria LK Williams

🫖 NEW EPISODE: Mist at the Beach House by Victoria LK Williams Murder, mermaids, and misty secrets collide in this magical cozy mystery! Join me as I explore the first book in the Beach House Mysteries series where family legends, ghostly felines, and sea witches lead our heroine Morgan Seaver on a journey to clear her name. This story has the perfect blend of charm, suspense, and coastal fantasy. Listen now to discover why I couldn’t put it down, and what makes this series a standout in the cozy mystery genre with a paranormal twist! #BooksAndTeaWithKD #CozyMysteryReview #MermaidMystery #VictoriaLKWilliams #BeachHouseMystery #MysteryPodcast

Top 5 Paranormal Cozy Mystery Tropes We Secretly Love

Love witches, ghosts, magical pets, and small-town sleuthing? You’re in the right place! On Books & Tea with KD, we explore the whimsical world of paranormal cozy mysteries one sip at a time. This episode goes over the top 5 paranormal cozy mystery tropes we secretly (or not-so-secretly) adore. From talking cats to magical muffins, you’ll find everything that makes this genre so binge-worthy. 🕵️‍♀️ Episode: “Top 5 Paranormal Cozy Mystery Tropes We Secretly Love” ☕ Subscribe for cozy book chats, reviews & more! 📚 🔗 More paranormal cozy books featured in this episode below!

Marriage Spells Murder by Bella Colby | Cozy Mystery Review with a Magical Twist

Marriage Spells Murder by Bella Colby | Cozy Mystery Review with a Magical Twist 🧙‍♀️💍🔍 Description: Welcome back to Books & Tea with KD, your cozy corner for bookish banter, mystery reviews, and a dash of the supernatural! ☕📚 In today’s episode, we’re reviewing Marriage Spells Murder by Bella Colby, a fun, witchy cozy mystery that’s perfect for fans of small-town magic, second chances, and reluctant heroines. Skye, a witch who’s sworn off magic, finds herself pulled back into the mystical world she tried to leave behind. When a local wedding ends in murder, Skye must confront her past, her powers, and a town full of secrets. We’ll dive into: * Themes of trauma, magic, and self-acceptance * The small-town charm of Haven Hill * A spoiler-free breakdown of what makes this a must-read! 💫 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you love cozy mysteries with a magical twist. 📌 Subscribe to catch the latest episodes of Books & Tea with KD: #CozyMystery #BookReview #BellaColby #MarriageSpellsMurder #BooksAndTeaWithKD #WitchyReads #MysteryPodcast #SmallTownMystery #BookTube Check out Bella Colby at bellacolby.com! And, of course, on Amazon.