As Fall officially begins, it’s the perfect time to get cozy with a few Cozy Cat mysteries. Fall has many symbolic meanings, but the two that stood out to me are change and comfort. As the leaves change colors and people start to wear comfortable clothes, I’m reminded Fall has begun. Here are a few Cozy Cat Press mysteries that focus on change and comfort.

In “Under an English Heaven” by Alice K. Boatwright, Ellie Kent’s life changes when she moves to an English village with Graham, her new husband. It’s a whole new change for her as the villagers see her as an outsider. When she stumbles across a body in the churchyard, evidence and suspicion points to her. Follow Ellie Kent in her new life and marriage by checking out the book here.

In “Zoomed” by Patricia Rockwell, Essie Cobb finds comfort being with her friends Opal, Margery, and Fay. When the pandemic restricts her to her room and away from her friends, she has to adapt to the change. She decides to try Zooming to chat with her friends and acquaintances. Follow Essie Cobb as she adapts to the changes the pandemic created by checking out the book here.

In “Maybe Murder” by Penny S. Weibly, Benjamin Kalico has opened a new and struggling detective agency. He discovers finding lost pets not only brings comfort to people but also helps keep the agency running. When Emelia Winterjoy, a retired English teacher, asks for help to solve a murder “that hasn’t happened yet,” an unlikely partnership forms. Follow Benjamin Kalico and Emelia Winterjoy as they adapt to the change of being partners by checking out the book h e re

In “Doggone Murder” by Nancy Smith Gibson, Sissy’s life changes as she has to start a new life after being left at the altar. After meeting Miss Boo, a senior citizen, they rescue a dog and discover a dead body. The dog is the one that provides the clues to help solve the crime. Follow Sissy and Miss Boo as Sissy begins a new life in Mount Chapel, Mississippi by checking out the book here.

Nina Bannister Mysteries by T’Gracie and Joe Reese follows Nina Bannister, a retired English teacher, as she solves mysteries in the Gulf Coast town of Bay St. Lucy. As change is part of the title of each book Nina has to deal with many changes as she solves each murder. Will she be able to adapt to all the changes happening? Follow Nina Bannister as she faces these changes by checking out the first book in the series “Sea Change” here.

Change and comfort are important in our lives. Sometimes the unexpected happens and we have to learn to adapt to the change. Having others by our side in times of need brings us comfort. Fall is the season of change and comfort. What symbolic meanings of Fall stand out to you and why? Don’t forget to enjoy the Fall and the changes and comfort it brings.

Fall Means Comfort and Change by Marie Saunders