Welcome to John Russell Stories
Hope. Friendship. Second chances. Stories that stay with you long after the final page.
Featured Release
October 19:
Echoes of Deception
Featured Release
October 19:
Echoes of Deception
Samantha is finally beginning to feel at home in Clarkston when anonymous letters start reopening old wounds the town would rather forget. As suspicion falls on familiar faces, she follows a trail of buried disagreements, conflicting memories, and long-held secrets. With family beside her and a community she has grown to love, Samantha must uncover the truth without losing sight of the people behind it. A warm cozy mystery about belonging, forgiveness, and second chances.
Coming This Fall/Winter
November 20
Marissa has built a quiet life in Maplewood, but dating Owen Whitaker draws her into Christmas traditions, a welcoming family, and a community that slowly feels like home. As belonging becomes something she never expected, Marissa must decide whether to protect her heart or trust the future unfolding before her.
Why Readers love John Russell Books
Why Readers love John Russell Books
Whether you're searching for a heartwarming cozy romance or an engaging cozy mystery, every John Russell story begins with the same promise: memorable characters, welcoming communities, and a journey filled with hope. From quiet cafés and charming bookstores to small towns with secrets waiting to be uncovered, each novel celebrates friendship, resilience, and the extraordinary moments found in ordinary lives. My hope is that every book leaves you smiling, encouraged, and eager to return for the next story.
Meet John Russell
Meet John Russell
Stories have always been about people for me. Whether I'm writing a heartwarming cozy romance or an engaging cozy mystery, my goal is the same: to create memorable characters, welcoming communities, and stories that leave readers with a sense of hope.
My journey as an author began with a simple gift. What started as stories written for my wife, Holli, and our three daughters has grown into John Russell Stories, a collection of novels celebrating friendship, second chances, courage, and the extraordinary moments hidden within ordinary lives. Today, my books span both cozy romance and cozy mystery, but each one is grounded in the belief that kindness still matters and that hope is always worth holding on to.
When I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time with my family, amateur winemaking, and cheering on my favorite sports teams. I hold a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from National University, but my greatest joy comes from creating stories that readers can escape into and characters they'll remember long after the last page.
Thank you for visiting. I hope you'll find a story here that feels like coming home.
"I believe the best stories remind us that hope, kindness, and second chances are never out of reach."
- John Russell
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