Midsummer, Marriage, and Murder: A Hygge House Cozy Mystery (Hygge House Cozy Mysteries Book 2)
By A. L. Jensen
The wedding was perfect. The body ruined everything.
Interior designer turned amateur sleuth Minna Halonen has finally hit her stride. Hygge House is thriving, and she and business partner Christie Andersson are pulling out all the stops for Lakewood’s most anticipated wedding — a dreamy Midsummer celebration with Nordic feasting, a lakeside bonfire, and flower-strewn gardens glowing in the golden northern light.
Then the groom’s favourite uncle vanishes before the rehearsal dinner.
When Minna finds Uncle Rick slumped lifeless in a Muskoka chair, it’s clear this wasn’t just a man who wanted to skip the speeches. His last message was cryptic. His reasons for avoiding the wedding, it turns out, were very good ones.
With a grieving family, a rattled bride and groom, and her business reputation on the line, Minna must once again trade her decorator’s instincts for detective work — before a killer slips away under the cover of Midsummer night.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with warm settings, charming characters, and just enough chill to keep you turning pages.
The Hygge House Mystery Series — where Scandinavian comfort meets small-town secrets.
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
The wedding was perfect. The body ruined everything.
Interior designer turned amateur sleuth Minna Halonen has finally hit her stride. Hygge House is thriving, and she and business partner Christie Andersson are pulling out all the stops for Lakewood’s most anticipated wedding — a dreamy Midsummer celebration with Nordic feasting, a lakeside bonfire, and flower-strewn gardens glowing in the golden northern light.
Then the groom’s favourite uncle vanishes before the rehearsal dinner.
When Minna finds Uncle Rick slumped lifeless in a Muskoka chair, it’s clear this wasn’t just a man who wanted to skip the speeches. His last message was cryptic. His reasons for avoiding the wedding, it turns out, were very good ones.
With a grieving family, a rattled bride and groom, and her business reputation on the line, Minna must once again trade her decorator’s instincts for detective work — before a killer slips away under the cover of Midsummer night.
Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries with warm settings, charming characters, and just enough chill to keep you turning pages.
The Hygge House Mystery Series — where Scandinavian comfort meets small-town secrets.
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