Welcome!
I’m Marsha DeFilippo, author of cozy mysteries, magical realism, and later-in-life romance.
Whether you’re looking for small-town mysteries, gentle magic, or heartfelt second chances,
I hope you’ll find a story that feels like coming home.
For readers who love
clever sleuths, small-town secrets, and lighthearted whodunits.
For readers who love gentle magic,
whimsical worlds, and comforting
escape reads.
For readers who love second chances, emotional depth, and heartfelt connections at any age.
DESTINY AWAITS
Now in audiobook
A mysterious inn. A story waiting to be remembered.
When bestselling author Ellie Quinn arrives at the Destiny Inn seeking inspiration, she discovers a place where past and present intertwine, forgotten memories resurface, and some stories refuse to stay buried. A reflective tale of second chances, love, and the paths that lead us home.
LOG CABIN DECEPTION
AUGUST 2026
Book 10 of A Cozy Quilts Club MysteryA decades-old quilt theft, a suspicious death, and a buried family secret lead the Cozy Quilts Club into their most dangerous investigation yet.
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