Welcome
K.P. Stafford is the author of charming, clean & wholesome cozy mysteries that celebrate curiosity, community, and the thrill of a good puzzle. With a special knack for crafting quirky amateur sleuths and small-town secrets, she weaves tales of intrigue where justice prevails—not with grit or gore, but with clever deductions, a cup of tea, and a dash of humor.
All of her books are clean, but not all are Christian. Going forward, she will be adding books to her Christian cozy mystery series, Cobbler's Bluff, as well as keeping up with her other fun series.
Her stories bring to life relatable, heartfelt adventures filled with nosy neighbors, hidden clues, and the cozy comfort of everyday life—think unraveling a missing quilt mystery or catching a culprit over scones. If you love mysteries that blend warmth, wit, and satisfying resolutions, K.P. Stafford’s world of quirky characters and clever whodunits will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.
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RECENT RELEASES
When Peggy Stark stumbles upon a hidden metal door behind a dusty bookshelf in her beloved Black-Briar Books, she doesn’t expect it to lead to a long-forgotten underground room—or a mystery her late grandfather kept carefully concealed. Together with her spirited cousins, Marnie and Arlene, Peggy uncovers a journal filled with cryptic notes, eerie symbols, and whispers of a powerful book that was never meant to be found.
But they aren’t the only ones searching.
A strange woman arrives in Cobbler’s Bluff, with unsettling questions and a chilling warning: the book must be returned—or darkness will follow. As the girls dig deeper, they begin to suspect that the legendary Grimoire isn’t just a relic of folklore but something real... and dangerous. With the help of their quirky small-town allies and a whole lot of caffeine, the trio must outwit shadowy strangers, dodge town gossip, and solve a mystery generations in the making.
The past is calling, and what it reveals could change everything.
Filled with warm and endearing banter, small-town charm, and a touch of supernatural intrigue, The Book Worm is a heartwarming and spine-tingling cozy mystery perfect for fans of Ellery Adams, Gigi Pandian, and Paige Shelton.
CURRENT WORK IN PROGRESS
Oh! That ghost Farley may have met the woman, I mean ghost, of his dreams.
MEET K.P.
I write cute, clean & wholesome cozy mysteries that involve fun, quirky characters in quaint settings.
I’m a mom, nana, musician’s wife and beginner musician.
Confessions:
I often get wrapped up in the romanticism and daydreaming of “being a writer” and forget to spend the day doing the actual writing. Hey, it happens.
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