R.L. Killmore: Cozy Mysteries with a Small-Town Twist

R.L. Killmore is the pen name of US-based author Necole Ryse, whose work blends cozy mysteries, small-town settings, amateur sleuths, and a healthy dose of romance. Her Cinnamon Falls series brings murder and secrets to communities that might otherwise seem far too charming to hide a killer.

From Childhood Stories to Cozy Mysteries

According to her author bio, Necole Ryse has been writing since she was four, when she proudly wrote her ABCs on the hood of her grandmother's brand-new Volvo. It is an appropriately memorable beginning for an author who clearly enjoys storytelling.

Away from writing, her author bio is just as playful, mentioning unfinished manuscripts, abandoned exercise routines, children in libraries and listening to other people's conversations.

That sense of humor also helps explain her books' appeal: even when murder is involved, there is room for lighter characters and moments.

The Cinnamon Falls Series

Killmore's first novel, A Cinnamon Falls Mystery, introduced readers to the fictional town of Cinnamon Falls. Published in 2025, the book follows Nia as she returns to her hometown after a humiliating breakup, only to get caught up in a murder investigation as the town prepares for its annual Fall Fest.

The series mixes classic cozy-mystery elements with romance, including amateur sleuthing, small-town secrets, and second-chance relationships. Death at Daffodil Inn followed in 2026, with The Maple Bakery Murder continuing the series later that year. A fourth Cinnamon Falls mystery, Mystery at the Cherry Pie Cafe, is scheduled for 2027.

A Cozy Approach to Murder

R.L. Killmore's books stand out for the contrast at their center. Her settings are warm, familiar, and often charming, while the stories introduce murder, secrets, and the question of who you can actually trust.

This combination gives readers the comfort of a cozy mystery without taking the mystery itself too lightly.

For readers who enjoy small towns, amateur detectives, complicated relationships, and a murder or two hiding beneath the surface, R.L. Killmore is an author worth keeping an eye on.

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