Cozy mysteries with clever heroines, sharp wit, and just enough danger to keep the coffee brewing.
L.B. Dayton writes page-turning cozy mysteries filled with strong women, quirky side characters, loyal animal companions, and puzzles that unfold in deliciously stylish settings. Her stories blend humor, heart, and suspense, delivering whodunits where intelligence and intuition matter as much as courage.
A classically trained artist, L.B. holds a BFA in Painting, Drawing, and Graphics from The Ohio State University and a BAE in Art Education. She taught art for ten years before turning her creative focus toward fiction. She is also an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher with over twenty-five years of teaching experience, bringing mindfulness and movement into every story she tells.
L.B. has lived in Chicago, Dallas, and Houston, experiences that shape the vibrant backdrops of her books. When she is not writing, she teaches yoga and competes in ballroom dancing.
Connect with her on Facebook at L.B. Dayton Cozy Mystery Author.
L.B. Dayton writes page-turning cozy mysteries filled with strong women, quirky side characters, loyal animal companions, and puzzles that unfold in deliciously stylish settings. Her stories blend humor, heart, and suspense, delivering whodunits where intelligence and intuition matter as much as courage.
A classically trained artist, L.B. holds a BFA in Painting, Drawing, and Graphics from The Ohio State University and a BAE in Art Education. She taught art for ten years before turning her creative focus toward fiction. She is also an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher with over twenty-five years of teaching experience, bringing mindfulness and movement into every story she tells.
L.B. has lived in Chicago, Dallas, and Houston, experiences that shape the vibrant backdrops of her books. When she is not writing, she teaches yoga and competes in ballroom dancing.
Connect with her on Facebook at L.B. Dayton Cozy Mystery Author.
New and upcoming books
Series
Sadie Stewart Cozy Mystery
1. Brushstrokes of Deception (2024)
2. The Colour of Murder (2024)
3. Murder and Masterpieces (2024)
4. Brushstrokes and Bloodstains (2024)
5. The Emerald Heist (2025)
6. Death in a Gilded Frame (2025)
7. A Deadly Nightmare (2025)
8. A Valentine to Die For (2026)
1. Brushstrokes of Deception (2024)
2. The Colour of Murder (2024)
3. Murder and Masterpieces (2024)
4. Brushstrokes and Bloodstains (2024)
5. The Emerald Heist (2025)
6. Death in a Gilded Frame (2025)
7. A Deadly Nightmare (2025)
8. A Valentine to Die For (2026)
Kat Calloway Cozy Mystery
1. A Dash of Death (2025)
2. A Deadly Reception (2025)
3. Camera, Confections and a Corpse (2025)
4. Red Velvet and a Murder (2025)
5. A Five Star Murder (2026)
1. A Dash of Death (2025)
2. A Deadly Reception (2025)
3. Camera, Confections and a Corpse (2025)
4. Red Velvet and a Murder (2025)
5. A Five Star Murder (2026)
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