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.
LOG CABIN DECEPTION
Book 10 of A Cozy Quilts Club Mystery
A decades-old quilt theft, a suspicious death, and a buried family secret lead the Cozy Quilts Club into their most dangerous investigation yet.
YULETIDE TREATS & TIFFANY TROUBLE
DECEMBER 21st
A lighthearted, murder-free Christmas cozy mystery filled with friendship, festive treats, holiday magic, and one very clever canine.
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A change of seasons makes us pause and reflect.
As the world shifts into a new rhythm, we’re reminded that life keeps moving forward.
Love Doesn’t Have an Expiration Date
One of the reasons I love writing romance later in life is because the characters already know that life isn’t perfect.
Looking at the World a Little Differently
One of my favorite things about writing magical realism is that it encourages me to ask, “What if?”