Amazon bestseller Riley Blake grew up in the country surrounded by horses, cows, cats, dogs, and a lot of siblings to keep her in line. With the hustle and bustle of the family's farm, Riley often looked for quiet places to read the latest Nancy Drew or Trixie Belden mystery. While her friends dreamt of marrying Prince Charming, Riley dreamed of writing the dashing prince's murder mystery and inevitably killed him off right before he returned Cinderella's glass slipper. In those days, she enjoyed coming up with a list of suspects and felt her day wasn't complete until all present relatives participated in solving the day's crime.
Today, Riley focuses on creating stories for readers of all ages, but on occasion she still reaches out to a friend or relative to see if they’re interested in solving a crime or two. Most of the time, they want a side of romance in their mysteries, too, which is why Riley penned the Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills series.
Written for the Miss Fortune world, which was created by New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, the Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills series currently includes Bayou Valentine, Bayou Halloween, and Bayou Christmas with more short stories on the way in 2019.
When Riley isn't writing, she can be found cooking her favorite stews, reading, or planning her next writing retreat. She enjoys visiting libraries and participating in book clubs. She'll never turn down the opportunity to speak in schools or to help with a book drive or literacy program. She invites readers to connect with her on Twitter @RileyBlakeBooks.
Today, Riley focuses on creating stories for readers of all ages, but on occasion she still reaches out to a friend or relative to see if they’re interested in solving a crime or two. Most of the time, they want a side of romance in their mysteries, too, which is why Riley penned the Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills series.
Written for the Miss Fortune world, which was created by New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, the Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills series currently includes Bayou Valentine, Bayou Halloween, and Bayou Christmas with more short stories on the way in 2019.
When Riley isn't writing, she can be found cooking her favorite stews, reading, or planning her next writing retreat. She enjoys visiting libraries and participating in book clubs. She'll never turn down the opportunity to speak in schools or to help with a book drive or literacy program. She invites readers to connect with her on Twitter @RileyBlakeBooks.
Genres: Cozy Mystery
New and upcoming books
Series
Cozy Retirement Mystery
1. Vintage Whispers (2016)
2. Bygone Days (2017)
3. Christmas Treasures (2017)
4. Let Freedom Ring (2019)
5. Christmas Presents (2022)
6. Priceless Treasures (2024)
1. Vintage Whispers (2016)
2. Bygone Days (2017)
3. Christmas Treasures (2017)
4. Let Freedom Ring (2019)
5. Christmas Presents (2022)
6. Priceless Treasures (2024)
Miss Fortune World
1. Bayou Valentine (2018)
2. Bayou Halloween (2018)
3. Bayou Christmas (2018)
4. Bayou Easter (2019)
5. Bayou Thanksgiving (2020)
6. Bayou Holiday (2020)
7. Bayou New Year (2022)
8. Bayou Masquerade (2022)
9. Bayou Summer (2022)
10. Bayou Autumn (2022)
11. Hiding in the Bayou (2019)
12. Buried in the Bayou (2022)
13. Bayou Haunted House (2022)
Bayou Turkey Shoot (2022)
Bayou Christmastime (2022)
Christmas and Criminals (2022)
14. Bayou Winter (2023)
15. Bayou Spring (2023)
16. Bayou Christmas Elves (2023)
17. Bayou Christmas Eve (2023)
18. Bayou Witness (2024)
19. Bayou Ghosts (2024)
20. Bayou Festival (2024)
1. Bayou Valentine (2018)
2. Bayou Halloween (2018)
3. Bayou Christmas (2018)
4. Bayou Easter (2019)
5. Bayou Thanksgiving (2020)
6. Bayou Holiday (2020)
7. Bayou New Year (2022)
8. Bayou Masquerade (2022)
9. Bayou Summer (2022)
10. Bayou Autumn (2022)
11. Hiding in the Bayou (2019)
12. Buried in the Bayou (2022)
13. Bayou Haunted House (2022)
Bayou Turkey Shoot (2022)
Bayou Christmastime (2022)
Christmas and Criminals (2022)
14. Bayou Winter (2023)
15. Bayou Spring (2023)
16. Bayou Christmas Elves (2023)
17. Bayou Christmas Eve (2023)
18. Bayou Witness (2024)
19. Bayou Ghosts (2024)
20. Bayou Festival (2024)
Christian Women's Club Mystery
1. Too Dead for his Britches (2023)
2. Bless His Dead Little Heart (2023)
3. Too Cold to Handle (2024)
4. Trunk or Treat (2024)
5. Two Bites Short of a Deadly Meal (2025)
1. Too Dead for his Britches (2023)
2. Bless His Dead Little Heart (2023)
3. Too Cold to Handle (2024)
4. Trunk or Treat (2024)
5. Two Bites Short of a Deadly Meal (2025)
Sheriff's Wife
1. Until Death Tears Us Apart (2023)
2. Until Death Calls You Home (2023)
3. Until Death Loses Its Grip (2023)
1. Until Death Tears Us Apart (2023)
2. Until Death Calls You Home (2023)
3. Until Death Loses Its Grip (2023)
Tea Time, Books, and More
1. Hold Your Corpses (2025)
2. Dog and Body Show (2025)
3. Bodies in One Casket (2025)
1. Hold Your Corpses (2025)
2. Dog and Body Show (2025)
3. Bodies in One Casket (2025)
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