Christmas Cozy Mystery giveaway: Free Book & Chance to win with Jodie Morgan

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Every December, I find myself reaching for familiar comforts of a steaming cup of cocoa, the smell of cinnamon drifting through the kitchen, and a cozy mystery that promises warmth, charm, and just enough intrigue to keep me turning pages long after the lights on the tree have dimmed. There’s something special about Christmas cozies. They wrap up friendship, mystery, and kindness in ways that make us believe, even for a little while, that goodwill always finds its way home.

If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you already know how much I love a good culinary cozy, especially one set in a small town where the coffee is warm, the neighbors are nosy (in a lovable way), and the clues are tucked between cups of cocoa and cinnamon. And if you’ve read any of my recent review, you also know there’s one author who consistently delivers all of that charm. Jodie Morgan, the creative mind behind The Silver Spring Mysteries.

This year, Jodie is doing something incredibly generous, and I’m so excited to share that with you.
She’s offering a free holiday mystery to everyone who visits this blog.
And not just that!
She’s also giving another book to a few lucky winners through a festive reader giveaway!

So brew something warm (I like hot chocolate with a scandalous amount of marshmallow and whipped cream), get cozy, and let’s get into the holiday magic!

🎁 Your Free Book: Gifts of Goodwill

I reviewed this little gem recently, and it’s one of those short, sweet mysteries that somehow still feels deeply satisfying. It’s set in snowy Silver Springs, where unexpected holiday cards start appearing, but of the mean kind. Laura Evans gets pulled into figuring out who’s behind the tradition nobody asked for.

It’s festive! It’s fun! It’s quick to read! And honestly? It feels like spending an evening in a warm kitchen while someone sleuths around the corner.

And the best part?
Every single person visiting this post gets it for free.
Jodie wanted to give a gift to the readers this season, and I’m so thrilled to pass it on.

🎉 The Giveaway Book: Recipe for Revenge

Recipe for Revenge is another one that I reviewed, and the one that I flew through in under an hour because I had to know what happened. Even in 40 pages, Jodie creates atmosphere, tension, personality, and that unmistakable small-town flavor that makes the Silver Springs series so addictive.

Enter the giveaway for a chance to win a copy of Recipe for Revenge, a prequel novella that’s the ideal entry point into the series.

🎅 How to Enter (It’s Simple, and Fun)

Because this is a cozy community, and not a paperwork process, the way to enter is bookish.

I’d love to know:
What’s your favorite Christmas culinary cozy mystery?

Maybe it’s a book you reread every winter.
Maybe it’s an underrated little gem you wish more people knew.
Maybe you just read it this week and it gave you all the festive feels.

Share it in the comments, with the reason why it’s your favorite. I genuinely love seeing what everyone’s reading. You might also help someone else find their next holiday favorite.

Important:

If you want to be entered into the giveaway, please include your email in the comments (or you can send it privately to viewsshewrites@gmail.com). I promise to use it only to notify the winning entries and to send your prize.

That’s it. Cozy and Simple!
I’m looking forward to shares that spark joy! This is your chance to celebrate the genre while discovering Jodie’s beautiful series.

🗓️ Giveaway Dates

Runs from December 13 to December 23, 2025,
Seven winners will receive their books on Christmas Eve. A little literary surprise waiting in the inbox tree!’

🧶 Why I Love Jodie Morgan’s Books (And Why I Think You Will Too)

Jodie’s mysteries are everything I look for in a cozy:

• Warm, comforting settings
• Mysteries that unfold naturally
• Characters who feel like neighbors
• Culinary touches that make you hungry and curious
• Writing that is calm, clever, and full of heart

Plus, Jodie herself is every bit as charming as her books. An author/knitting blogger, she loves coffee with cream, quiet evenings, travel that sparks ideas, and building stories readers can escape into.

She has written two books in the Silver Springs Mysteries series so far, with ten more planned, and each one adds a little more flavor and mystery to the town. She’s also written several short stories to accompany the main books.

💖 A Little More About Jodie (Because She Truly Deserves It)

One of the reasons I get so excited when a new Silver Springs title drops is because Jodie has this lovely gift for weaving small-town charm with smart, engaging plots. Even her shortest stories feel complete, cozy, and satisfying. If you’re a reader who loves culinary cozies with heart, loves stories where the food smells real, the friendships matter, and the mystery feels inviting rather than stressful, you will fit right into Silver Springs.

I’ve reviewed many of her books, and she’s one of those authors whose writing only gets richer and more assured with each release. Supporting her feels natural, because her books genuinely bring joy to my reading life, and I’d love for more readers to experience that same comfort.

Visit her site cozycozies to learn more about her and her books. You can also purchase the rest of her books from the series on the site.

You’re far away from your reading goal, you say? Then try Jodie’s novellas. They are quick reads, and full-bodied so you won’t feel like you cheated on your reading goals!

The Silver Springs Mysteries (full length novels):

• Murder at the Summer Cheese Festival (#1 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
• Murder at the Goldenleaf Apple Farm (#2 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
• 8 more books coming in this series! (I’m celebrating already! Who’s with me?)

The Silver Springs Novellas:

• Recipe for Revenge (#0.2 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
• Cataloged Under Deception (#0.3 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
• Puzzles She Packed (#0.5 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
• Bloom of Betrayal (#2.1 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
• Discovery by Design (#2.2 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)
• Gifts of Goodwill (#2,4 of The Silver Springs Mysteries)

📚 A Cozy Gift for the Season

Whether you’re here for the free read, the giveaway, the recommendations, or just some bookish cheer, thank you for being part of this community.

Don’t forget to grab your free copy of Gifts of Goodwill before you go, and tell me your favorite Christmas culinary cozy below. I can’t wait to see your picks!

Wishing you a warm, sparkly, mystery-filled December. 🎄✨