Why Cozy Stories Make Room for Healing & The Magical Cat Café and Teashop series, book 2 out today! #books

The best cozy fiction reminds us that healing can begin in small, ordinary moments—and if there's a cat nearby, so much the better. Visit The Magical Cat Café and Teashop series, book 2 out today!

A quiet place can change everything

Readers seek cozy stories when life feels overwhelming. These books offer friendly settings where people are allowed to slow down, be imperfect, and discover that they do not have to face everything alone.

In The Magical Cat Café and Teashop: Volume 2, that space is a small-town café where Greta, the mysterious owner, brings patrons tea and baked good that are just what they need in that moment, while rescued cats wander among the tables. 

The café is warm and welcoming, but its real magic comes when people pause long enough to connect. A conversation can start a friendship. A cat choosing someone’s lap makes the person feel special, wanted. A familiar place can make an uncertain future feel hopeful.

Healing isn't always dramatic

Cozy healing fiction understands that change often happens gradually, through small moments that may not seem important at first: showing up, telling the truth, accepting help, or simply allowing yourself to enjoy something.

In the interconnected stories of the Cat Café, each customer arrives with a different need. The café offers the conditions for change: kindness, patience, and a community that does not demand perfection.

The comfort of being welcomed

In cozy fiction, belonging does not have to be earned through achievement. You may be tired, lonely, uncertain. There is still a place for you at the table.

At The Magical Cat Café and Teashop, the cats may draw people through the door, and the tea may encourage them to stay, but connection is what makes the café special. Readers will find a gentle reminder here: You don't have to earn everything. The Magical Cat Café and Teashop is for anyone who needs a gentle reminder that they deserve comfort, too.

The Magical Cat Café and Teashop is a heartwarming, cozy novel about finding family, healing, and home. Find it in ebook and print at all retailers.

Readers of book 1 said: “This book is the absolute coziest! Cats, and tea with cakes and human connection.”

“I adore the connections and the utter sweetness of this tale. I'd love to visit for real...but I don't know if I would ever leave!” – Dawn 

Kris Bock writes mystery, suspense, and romance, often with smart, snarky heroines finding adventure (sometimes against their will) in the Southwest. Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter and get short stories from the Tales of a Reluctant Psychic and Accidental Detective series plus other freebies. Then every two weeks, you’ll get fun content about pets, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series stars the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats.

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery and discovers winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.

Kris also writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie.

In the Tales of a Reluctant Psychic mysteries, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works.

In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty.

Kris’s romantic suspense novels include stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue. Readers have called these novels “Smart romance with an Indiana Jones feel.”

Why the Best Treasure Hunts Are About More Than Gold: Southwest Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense #books

In Desert Gold, a legendary fortune draws everyone into the New Mexico wilderness—but the real discoveries are found in history, trust, and courage. 

The lure of the unknown

Treasure stories are magical. They promise adventure and a secret waiting to be uncovered. The lost Victorio Peak treasure gives Desert Gold that irresistible pull with a Spanish priest’s gold mine, riches stolen by bandits, and legends of an Apache raider. 

For Erin, the mystery begins as an intellectual challenge. As a history professor, she understands the importance of clues found through careful research. She wants to understand the past and determine whether she can interpret the evidence to find a real location. But history becomes dangerous when someone tries to kill her.

History under pressure

Old stories can inspire scholarship, obsession, greed, or violence, depending on who is listening. Erin’s knowledge gives her an advantage, but it also makes her a target. The closer she comes to finding the treasure, the more dangerous the search becomes.

The New Mexico desert is beautiful, vast, and unforgiving. A wilderness setting isn't simply scenery; it is part of the suspense. Sudden storms, wild animals, difficult terrain, and isolation all force Erin to act without the safety of familiar routines. Every mile deeper into the wilderness brings her closer to the answer—and farther from help.

Trust as its own kind of treasure

Erin’s relationship with Drew adds another layer to the mystery. He helps her when she's injured, but does he want to protect her or does he want the treasure for himself? Romantic suspense thrives on that uncertainty. Attraction may draw two people together, but trust must be earned through action.

Old stories can inspire scholarship, obsession, greed, or violence, depending on who is listening. Erin’s knowledge gives her an advantage, but it also makes her a target. The closer she comes to finding the treasure, the more dangerous the search becomes.

The New Mexico desert is beautiful, vast, and unforgiving. A wilderness setting isn't simply scenery; it is part of the suspense. Sudden storms, wild animals, difficult terrain, and isolation all force Erin to act without the safety of familiar routines. Every mile deeper into the wilderness brings her closer to the answer—and farther from help.

Trust as its own kind of treasure

Erin’s relationship with Drew adds another layer to the mystery. He helps her when she's injured, but does he want to protect her or does he want the treasure for himself? Romantic suspense thrives on that uncertainty. Attraction may draw two people together, but trust must be earned through action.

Erin also relies on Camie, her brainy and fearless best friend, whose presence brings humor, loyalty, and ingenuity to the journey. Then there's the feisty orange cat Tiger, who may be the bravest of them all. They are not simply racing toward gold; they are protecting one another, confronting fear, and discovering what they are willing to risk.

In Desert Gold, the gold may be legendary, but the deeper rewards are courage, friendship, and the possibility of love in the middle of a perilous adventure.

Get six romantic suspense novels in one ebook “box set.” These are exclusive to Amazon for $12.99 (a $25 value) and free in Kindle Unlimited. Get it here! Or see each Romantic Suspense in the Southwest novel.

Kris Bock writes romance and mystery with characters you’d like to know. In the Tales of a Reluctant Psychic mysteries, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works. 

In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Kris’s romantic suspense novels include stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue. Readers have called these novels “Smart romance with an Indiana Jones feel.”

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery. Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves. Readers say: “Lovely feel good story.”
“I can hardly wait for the next in this series.”
“I highly recommend this book. Kris has a winning series here.” 

 The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. 

Readers say: “I absolutely love this heartfelt series.”
“I loved this book so much and absolutely loved the concept of the café.”

“One of my favorite series of all time."

The Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels follow the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie. These are written by scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama, and his sister (me). 

Readers say: “Fun loving, laugh out loud read!!!!”

“Such a fun book to read! If you enjoyed Sweet Home Alabama this will be a treat.” 

Get an Accidental Detective humorous #mystery free at all ebook retailers! “Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock grabbed me from the first page to the last.” ~Novels Alive #books

In The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty.

With humor and high stakes, The Accidental Detective mysteries prove that danger and friendship don’t retire quietly.

Book 1, Something Shady at Sunshine Haven, is free this week at all retailers! 

War correspondent Kate Tessler has followed the most dangerous news stories around the world. But can she survive going home?

Injured in a bombing, Kate returns to her hometown in Arizona to recover. For the first time in her life, she’s starting to feel her age (49), even though she’s living like a teenager again: staying with her father, trying to understand why her sister resents her so much, and running into people who still think of her as Kitty.

Seeing her mother in an Alzheimer’s unit is the hardest part – until an old friend asks her to investigate suspicious deaths at that nursing home. Is a self-appointed “Angel of Mercy” killing patients to end their suffering? Are family members hastening their inheritance? Is an employee extorting money and removing the witnesses? Kate uses her journalism skills to track clues, but the puzzle pieces simply won’t fit.

If Kate can’t uncover the truth, her mother could be next on the killer’s list.

“This is a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

“A great start to a new series... Readers will enjoy this new cozy mystery and eagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!” ~Reading is my Superpower

“This is a fast-paced book that keeps you thinking. It’s a great jump start for this new series. I will anxiously await the second book.” ~Socrates’ Book Reviews

“Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock grabbed me from the first page to the last.” ~Novels Alive

Learn more about the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series and get the links to all retailers, or go straight to Amazon. 

Kris Bock writes mystery, suspense, and romance, often with smart, snarky heroines finding adventure (sometimes against their will) in the Southwest. She lives in New Mexico where she enjoys hiking with her spouse and playing with their ferrets. 

Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter and get a free novella set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café, a printable copy of 22 recipes from the cat café novels, and short stories in the Accidental Detective and Reluctant Psychic worlds. Then every two weeks you’ll get fun content about animals, books, and more

In the Tales of a Reluctant Psychic mystery series, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works.

Kris’s romantic suspense novels include stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue. Readers have called these novels “Smart romance with an Indiana Jones feel.”

The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series stars the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery. Who wouldn’t want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.

Kris also writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie.

International Cat Day! Celebrate by cuddling your cats, reading about cats, and/or helping cat rescues. #internationalcatday #cats #catlovers #books #romance

International Cat Day takes place on 8 August of every year. It was started in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare as a way to raise awareness and teach ways to help and protect cats. Celebrate by cuddling your cats, reading about cats, and/or helping cat rescues. 

There are many local rescues and shelters doing great work in trying to reduce the population of feral pet animals, through Trap-Neuter-Release programs and finding homes for strays. They can always use donations, volunteers, foster families, and people to adopt.

The Magical Cat Café and Teashop: Fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop will find a new favorite healing story in this cozy novel about six people finding family, healing, and home. Find it at your preferred store or buy directly from my online shop.

Readers say: "A heartwarming story.” 
“What a sweet book!” 
“This book made me smile many times.” 
“This book is the absolute coziest! Cats, and tea with cakes and human connection.”

Kris Bock writes romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. Start the series for 99c with Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café: Kari doesn’t have time for love when she’s opening her new cat café. But when a sexy master baker walks in, how can she resist?

Get a free novella, Lions and Love at the Cat Café when you sign up for Kris Bock’s Romance and Mystery newsletter. You’ll also get a printable copy of "22 recipes from the cat café,” a Tales of a Reluctant Psychic short mystery, and a free Accidental Detective mystery short story with bonus material.

The Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense series stars a feisty orange cat named Tiger! Desert Gold follows the hunt for a long-lost treasure in the New Mexico desert. In Valley of Gems, estranged relatives compete to reach a buried treasure by following a series of complex clues. In Silver Canyon, sparks fly when reader favorites Camie and Tiger help a mysterious man track down his missing uncle. See the Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense series (only on Amazon).

Kris's other novels include the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series: a Texas ranching family wins a billion-dollar lottery. Can they build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos? 

In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. 

“This is a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

“A great start to a new series... Readers will enjoy this new cozy mystery and eagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!” ~Reading is my Superpower

In the Tales of a Reluctant Psychic mysteries, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works. Readers say: “... one of the most vivid books I’ve ever read. Kris Bock doesn’t just tell a story—she immerses you in it.” 

“This is exactly the kind of book I crave—tightly plotted, emotionally rich, and impossible to put down. Kris Bock blends murder, mystery, and psychic suspense seamlessly, and I’m obsessed.”

Kris also writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie. The series starts with Felony Melanie in Pageant Pandemonium. Sign up for their romantic comedy newsletter and get Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin. Or find the books on Amazon US or All E-book retailers.

Learn more at KrisBock.com. Sign up for Kris Bock’s Romance and Mystery newsletter.