Patti Benning

18 Series

Patti Benning is a prolific author known for her work in the cozy mystery genre. She is best known for series such as Latte’s Mewsings, Candy Covered Cozy Mysteries, and Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska. Additionally, she has written the Darling Deli and Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria series.

Peppermint Fudge and Fears is the debut novel in Patti Benning's Candy Covered Cozy Mysteries series. Candice Rothberg, owner of a local candy shop, participates in a gingerbread house building contest as part of her small town's Christmas celebrations. The event turns sinister when a competitor dies under suspicious circumstances. As the killer targets another victim, Candice discovers her connection to the crimes. She must unravel the mystery before it's too late.

Asheville Meadows Cozy Mystery

Small Town Murder

(2017)

Murder on Aisle Three

(2018)

The Heart of Murder

(2018)

Dating Is Murder

(2018)

Dying to Cook

(2018)

Food, Family, and Murder

(2018)

Fish, Chips, and Murder

(2018)

Deathly Ever After

(2018)

Candy Covered Cozy Mysteries

Peppermint Fudge and Fears

(2019)

White Chocolate and Worries

(2020)

Rock Candy and Robberies

(2020)

Cranberry Candies and Crimes

(2020)

Strawberry Cakes and Corpses

(2020)

Chocolate Cherry and Choices

(2020)

Lemon Twists and Turmoil

(2020)

Candy Clouds and Corpses

(2020)

Cozy Mystery Tails of Alaska

Mushing is Murder

(2019)

Murder Befalls Us

(2019)

Stage Fright and Murder

(2019)

Routine Murder

(2019)

Best Friends and Betrayal

(2019)

Tick, Tock, and Treachery

(2019)

Lessons and Lethality

(2019)

Christmas and Criminality

(2019)

Crooked Bay Cozy Mysteries

Crepe Expectations

(2023)

Crepe'd Out

(2023)

Crepe Neighbors

(2023)

Crepe Workers

(2023)

Crepe-y Cousins

(2023)

Crepe-ing Concerns

(2023)

Crepe Escape

(2023)

Crepe-able of Murder

(2023)

Darling Deli

Pastrami Murder

(2016)

Corned Beef Murder

(2016)

Cold Cut Murder

(2016)

Grilled Cheese Murder

(2016)

Chicken Pesto Murder

(2016)

Thai Coconut Murder

(2016)

Tomato Basil Murder

(2016)

Salami Murder

(2016)

Hearty Homestyle Murder

(2016)

Honey BBQ Murder

(2016)

Beef Brisket Murder

(2016)

Garden Vegetable Murder

(2016)

Spicy Lasagna Murder

(2016)

Curried Lobster Murder

(2016)

Creamy Casserole Murder

(2016)

Grilled Rye Murder

(2016)

A Quiche to Die for

(2017)

A Side of Murder

(2017)

Wrapped in Murder

(2017)

Glazed Ham Murder

(2017)

Chicken Club Murder

(2017)

Pies, Lies and Murder

(2017)

Mountains, Marriage and Murder

(2017)

Shrimply Murder

(2017)

Gazpacho Murder

(2017)

Peppered With Murder

(2017)

Ravioli Soup Murder

(2017)

Thanksgiving Deli Murder

(2017)

A Season of Murder

(2017)

Valentines and Murder

(2018)

Shamrocks and Murder

(2018)

Sugar Coated Murder

(2018)

Murder, My Darling

(2018)

Hawk's Place

Deathly Delicious

(2020)

Holiday Homicide

(2020)

Seriously Serial

(2021)

Vicious Valentine

(2021)

Party Perils

(2021)

Wedding Woes

(2021)

Festival Fury

(2021)

Ordered Outrage

(2021)

Homespun Crochet Cozy Misteries

A Yarn of Murder

(2021)

A Strand of Murder

(2021)

A Loop of Murder

(2021)

A Skein of Murder

(2021)

A Fringe of Murder

(2021)

A Stitch of Murder

(2021)

A Tuft of Murder

(2022)

A Row of Murder

(2022)

A Stripe of Murder

(2022)

A Garland of Murder

(2022)

A Tangle of Murder

(2022)

A Twist of Murder

(2022)

Iron and Flame Cozy Mysteries

Raising the Steaks

(2024)

Steaking a Claim

(2024)

View to a Grill

(2024)

Steered Wrong

(2024)

Mis-Steak-N Identity

(2024)

Charred to Handle

(2024)

To Catch a Griller

(2024)

Steak It or Leave It

(2024)

Camping & A Steakout

(2024)

Steaking a Chance

(2024)

Killer Cookie

Killer Caramel Cookies

(2016)

Killer Halloween Cookies

(2016)

Killer Maple Cookies

(2016)

Crunchy Christmas Murder

(2016)

Killer Valentine Cookies

(2018)

Latte's Mewsings

Meows and Murder

(2020)

Whiskers of Murder

(2020)

Purrs for Murder

(2020)

Claws of Murder

(2020)

Toasts of Murder

(2021)

Mews of Murder

(2021)

Twitches of Murder

(2021)

Cold Brew Murder

(2021)

Miami Slice

Rest in Pizza

(2022)

Fishing for Murder

(2022)

Hit-N-Run Murder

(2022)

Laced With Murder

(2022)

Banking on Murder

(2022)

Booked By Murder

(2022)

Strikes of Murder

(2022)

Sisters in Murder

(2022)

Papa Pacelli's Pizzeria

Pall Bearers and Pepperoni

(2016)

Bacon Cheddar Murder

(2016)

Very Veggie Murder

(2016)

Italian Wedding Murder

(2016)

Smoked Gouda Murder

(2016)

Gourmet Holiday Murder

(2016)

Four Cheese Murder

(2017)

Hand Tossed Murder

(2017)

Exotic Pizza Murder

(2017)

Fiesta Pizza Murder

(2017)

Garlic Artichoke Murder

(2017)

On the Wings of Murder

(2017)

Mozzarella and Murder

(2017)

A Thin Crust of Murder

(2017)

Pretzel Pizza Murder

(2017)

Parmesan Pizza Murder

(2017)

Breakfast Pizza Murder

(2017)

Halloween Pizza Murder

(2017)

Thanksgiving Pizza Murder

(2017)

Christmas Pizza Murder

(2017)

A Crispy Slice of Murder

(2018)

Lobster Pizza Murder

(2018)

Pizza, Weddings, and Murder

(2018)

Pizza, Paradise, and Murder

(2018)

Meat Lovers and Murder

(2018)

Classic Crust Murder

(2018)

Hot, Spicy Murder

(2018)

Pork, Pizza and Murder

(2018)

Chicken Alfredo Murder

(2018)

Jalapeno Pizza Murder

(2019)

Pesto Pizza Murder

(2019)

Sweet Chili Murder

(2019)

A Melted Morsel of Murder

(2019)

A Saucy Taste of Murder

(2019)

A Crunchy Crust of Murder

(2019)

Shrimply Sublime Murder

(2019)

Boldly Basil Murder

(2019)

Spooky Pizza Murder

(2019)

A Jingle of Murder

(2019)

Zesty Marinara Murder

(2020)

Oregano Meatball Murder

(2020)

Rosemary Lamb Murder

(2020)

A Fishy Little Murder

(2020)

A Fruity Little Murder

(2020)

Garlic Calzone Murder

(2020)

A Dash of Sage Murder

(2020)

Savory Sourdough Murder

(2020)

Peppercorn Parmesan Murder

(2020)

A Merry Slice of Murder

(2022)

Real Estate Rescue Cozy Mysteries

Flippin' Out

(2023)

Movin' Up

(2023)

Findin' Out

(2023)

Diggin' It

(2023)

Holin' Up

(2023)

Breakin' In

(2023)

Floodin' Out

(2023)

Freezin' Up

(2023)

Bustin' Loose

(2023)

Missin' Out

(2024)

Fillin' Up

(2024)

Sellin' Out

(2024)

Buyin' Trouble

(2024)

Chillin' Out

(2024)

Fallin' Fast

(2024)

Hitchin' Up

(2024)

Rambling RV Cozy Mysteries

Murder in Michigan

(2022)

Warned in Wisconsin

(2022)

Mayhem in Montana

(2022)

Offed in Oregon

(2022)

Croaked in California

(2023)

Nabbed in New Mexico

(2023)

Lurking in Louisiana

(2023)

Foul Play in Florida

(2023)

Sabotaged in South Carolina

(2023)

Deleted in the District

(2023)

Busted in Boston

(2023)

Miffed in Maine

(2023)

Harbored in Hawaii

(2023)

Axed in Alaska

(2023)

Slain in Scotland

(2023)

Nixed in Nantucket

(2023)

Notorious in New Hampshire

(2024)

Vexed in Vermont

(2024)

Negligent in New York

(2024)

Passed in Pennsylvania

(2024)

Oddities in Ohio

(2024)

Indignant in Indiana

(2024)

Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries

Sniffed Out

(2024)

Ruff Stuff

(2024)

Rocking It

(2024)

Nose Knows

(2024)

Bite Moves

(2024)

Ring Leader

(2024)

Shoe Nuff

(2024)

Kiss Kringle

(2024)

Bone Cold

(2024)

Dark Horse

(2024)

Nose Dives

(2024)

Tooth Dismay

(2024)

Walled Off

(2024)

Tide Up

(2024)

Veiled Threat

(2024)

Woof Times

(2024)

Tea'd Off

(2024)

Whiskers and Witches

Mystical Murder

(2017)

Short Stories/Novellas

A Merry Little Murder

(2019)

Tall, Dark, and Deadly

(2019)

Christmas Past

(2021)

Breakups and Bodies

(2022)

A Haunted Halloween

(2022)

A Family Affair

(2023)

Take Snow Chances

(2024)

Jingle Cells

(2024)

Anthologies

Dishing Up Murder: A Delicious Cozy Mystery Collection

(2021)

A Very Cozy Halloween

(2021)

Holiday Favorites: Six Mysteries from Your Favorite Series

(2021)

Christmas in New England Cozy Mysteries

(2022)

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