Midsummer, Marriage, and Murder
(2026)(The second book in the Hygge House Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by A L Jensen
Midsummer is a time to celebrate life and love, but what happens when marriage vows are paired with murder?
Minna Halonen and her business partner Christie Andersson are planning the wedding of the season, not only for Grace and jack, but also to highlight their fledgling events business at Hygge House in the charming town of Lakewood.
Minna and Christie plan an intimate rehearsal dinner followed by a Midsummer bonfire, and a garden wedding overlooking the serene lake, complete with Nordic fare and a live band. There's only one hitch. At the last minute, Jack's favourite uncle, Rick Alcott sends his regrets in a cryptic message but soon has a change of heart. When Uncle Rick doesn't arrive for the rehearsal dinner, and then skips the wedding, Jack is heartbroken.
Minna's vision of the perfect Hygge House wedding is shattered when she finds Uncle Rick's body slumped in a Muskoka chair. Did he die of natural causes? Or did he have a legitimate reason for not wanting to attend the wedding--one that led to his untimely death?
Midsummer, Marriage, and Murder is the second book in the delightful Hygge House Cozy Mystery series--where murder meets Nordic comfort in a rustic northern town.
Reviews for Hygge and Homicide:"Hygge and Homicide is a delightful blend of small-town charm and sharp wit. A. L. Jensen perfectly captures the essence of hygge—warmth, comfort, and connection—while weaving a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page. Grab a cardamom bun, wrap yourself in your favorite throw, and settle in. This is a debut that feels like coming home." ACF Bookens, author of the St. Marin's Cozy Mystery Series
"There's not much better for a book lover than to get in on an excellent new mystery series! Hygge and Homicide is the just such a book, in what promises to be a wonderful new cozy mystery series by author A. L. Jensen. Set in a small town in northern Ontario, this Scandinavian-inspired cozy mystery has all of the elements that will draw cozy fans in--well-rounded and relatable characters, vividly described settings, a complex mystery, plenty of suspects, and enough red herrings to keep you turning the pages to the very end. I particularly enjoyed the insight into Finnish Canadian culture, something unique that I have not come across before in the many cozies that I have read. In particular, the core concept of hygge, which at its heart embodies coziness, is brought to life in this tale of friends and family coming together to support the main characters Minna and Christie as they work to bring their dream of Hygge House, a place for hosting events and eventually a B&B, to fruition despite the murder that mars opening day. Jensen has written a fascinating and enjoyable book with suspense, mystery, humour, and a hint of romance that is sure to keep readers coming back for more. Thank you to the author for the ARC of this excellent book." -- Kelly Young, author of the Travel Writer Cozy Mystery Series
Genre: Mystery
Minna Halonen and her business partner Christie Andersson are planning the wedding of the season, not only for Grace and jack, but also to highlight their fledgling events business at Hygge House in the charming town of Lakewood.
Minna and Christie plan an intimate rehearsal dinner followed by a Midsummer bonfire, and a garden wedding overlooking the serene lake, complete with Nordic fare and a live band. There's only one hitch. At the last minute, Jack's favourite uncle, Rick Alcott sends his regrets in a cryptic message but soon has a change of heart. When Uncle Rick doesn't arrive for the rehearsal dinner, and then skips the wedding, Jack is heartbroken.
Minna's vision of the perfect Hygge House wedding is shattered when she finds Uncle Rick's body slumped in a Muskoka chair. Did he die of natural causes? Or did he have a legitimate reason for not wanting to attend the wedding--one that led to his untimely death?
Midsummer, Marriage, and Murder is the second book in the delightful Hygge House Cozy Mystery series--where murder meets Nordic comfort in a rustic northern town.
Reviews for Hygge and Homicide:"Hygge and Homicide is a delightful blend of small-town charm and sharp wit. A. L. Jensen perfectly captures the essence of hygge—warmth, comfort, and connection—while weaving a mystery that will keep you guessing until the final page. Grab a cardamom bun, wrap yourself in your favorite throw, and settle in. This is a debut that feels like coming home." ACF Bookens, author of the St. Marin's Cozy Mystery Series
"There's not much better for a book lover than to get in on an excellent new mystery series! Hygge and Homicide is the just such a book, in what promises to be a wonderful new cozy mystery series by author A. L. Jensen. Set in a small town in northern Ontario, this Scandinavian-inspired cozy mystery has all of the elements that will draw cozy fans in--well-rounded and relatable characters, vividly described settings, a complex mystery, plenty of suspects, and enough red herrings to keep you turning the pages to the very end. I particularly enjoyed the insight into Finnish Canadian culture, something unique that I have not come across before in the many cozies that I have read. In particular, the core concept of hygge, which at its heart embodies coziness, is brought to life in this tale of friends and family coming together to support the main characters Minna and Christie as they work to bring their dream of Hygge House, a place for hosting events and eventually a B&B, to fruition despite the murder that mars opening day. Jensen has written a fascinating and enjoyable book with suspense, mystery, humour, and a hint of romance that is sure to keep readers coming back for more. Thank you to the author for the ARC of this excellent book." -- Kelly Young, author of the Travel Writer Cozy Mystery Series
Genre: Mystery