5 Cozy Mysteries That Make You Feel Like You’re Summering in the Hamptons—Until Someone Dies
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If you love books that bring together coastal glam, small-town gossip, and clever amateur sleuths, then cozy mysteries set in the Hamptons might be your next favorite binge. These books whisk you away to sunny beaches and luxurious estates, where murder lurks just beneath the perfect surface. Each of these charming whodunits is sprinkled with a touch of romance, making them a perfect companion to your summer reading list of romances set on New York beaches.
Ready to sleuth by the sea? Here are five cozy mysteries set in the Hamptons to add to your TBR.
Death on Lily Pond Lane by Carrie Doyle
In Death on Lily Pond Lane, East Hampton innkeeper Antonia Bingham juggles running her cozy inn with managing luxurious estates—until one of her routine checks turns up a corpse. With her knack for stumbling into trouble and an insatiable love for baked goods, Antonia steps into the role of amateur sleuth once again.
Why You’ll Love It: This second book in the Hamptons Murder Mystery series is a delightful seaside whodunit packed with gossip, glamour, and small-town secrets.
Coached to Death by Victoria Laurie
In Coached to Death, newly divorced Cat Cooper relocates to the Hamptons for a fresh start as a life coach—but things take a deadly turn when her vindictive neighbor is found murdered. With Cat’s punchbowl at the crime scene and her reputation on the line, she becomes the prime suspect.
Why You’ll Love It: This stylish cozy mystery kicks off the Cat & Gilley Life Coach Mystery series with humor, charm, and a fabulous best-friend duo diving into secrets and scandals.
Murder à la Mode by Lena Gregory
In Murder à la Mode, Danika Delaney returns to Long Island to take over her uncle’s vintage malt shop—but her plans for a trendy café are derailed when she finds a dead body in the basement. The victim? Her ex-boyfriend’s estranged wife.
Why You’ll Love It: Perfect for fans of foodie mysteries and quirky small-town charm, this book blends humor, danger, and sisterly sleuthing in a delightful new series.
Better Homes and Corpses by Kathleen Bridge
In Better Homes and Corpses, Meg Barrett trades her Manhattan magazine career for life in Montauk, starting a coastal design business. But things get dark when she discovers her college roommate’s mother—an East Hampton socialite—has been murdered.
Why You’ll Love It: This is the first in the Hamptons Home & Garden Mystery series, offering coastal elegance, clever plotting, and a peek into the secrets behind gilded estate doors.
Death Drops by Chrystle Fiedler
In Death Drops, naturopathic doctor Willow McQuade heads to Greenport for a relaxing sabbatical—only to find her Aunt Claire dead in her natural health store. When the police suspect an accident, Willow’s instincts say otherwise, especially with stolen skincare formulas and suspicious scents.
Why You’ll Love It: This cozy blends holistic health with small-town intrigue, pairing an intuitive amateur sleuth with a local cop in a charming start to the Natural Remedies series.
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Final Thoughts
There’s something irresistibly fun about cozy mysteries that transport you to sun-soaked beaches and ritzy Hamptons estates—especially when paired with a dash of romance and the thrill of solving a murder. Which of these Hamptons-set cozies will you pick up first?
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