Kris Bock Romance/Mystery

Kris Bock writes and novels, many with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes.

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-20

Geologist Petra can touch an object and sense the emotions of the people who've held it before. Her paranormal powers are a burden, but they've helped her solve crimes & and make friends in her new southwestern small town."
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-20

Buried in Betrayal: the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Book 3 is out!
When Petra stumbles over a dead body, suspicions quickly turn to murder, with her friend Shelley the prime suspect.
Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AnSjy

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-19

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...well-written, full of red herrings, twists, turns, and surprises. I love the group of friends who call themselves the book club, and how Petra has found her own unique family here... When you add in an adorable protection dog who seems to think that Petra is his human of choice, well, that’s just icing on the mysteriously served cake. I had fun here, and I’m already looking forward to the next story in this paranormal mystery series.”
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The book cover for Buried in Betrayal by Kris Bock shows a stormy sky over a distant mountain, golden fields, and in the foreground, a large pile of dirt with a shovel leaning against it.
Text says: Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery Book 3
A geologist with an unwanted psychic gift, a man on the run, a dead body and a friend accused of…murder?
A humorous and heartwarming psychic sleuth.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-19
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-19

99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum.
“I’ve never read a psychic protagonist who felt this real.”
“The depiction of the small-town environment is so vivid that I could almost sense the dust in the museum and feel the heat of the desert. The mystery itself is exceptionally well-crafted.”
Find it everywhere: tulepublishing.com/series/relu

A book cover shows a dirt road through prairie grasses leading to a two-story building that  is ominous with only two windows lit up. Behind it, the sun sets over a mountain. Dramatic clouds billow up, getting darker behind the title: A Stone Cold Murder: the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series by Kris Bock.
Text says: 99 cent sale! Petra Cloch can touch an object and glimpse its history. A murder weapon might show her the emotions of the killer – but that doesn’t mean she can identify them.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-17

Readers say: “Really enjoyable story. I love these stories from The Cat Cafe. Great characters and engaging storyline.”
During a cat café visit, sparks fly between Jade and Carl, but not between Liz and William. For their friends’ sakes, they try to get along–until Liz hears something horrible about Will. Who should she trust? Then the feisty kitten Lydia is stolen, and they must work together to rescue her.
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-17

99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum.
“…what truly resonated with me was Petra’s emotional journey. Her anxiety about being discovered, her cautious approach to forming friendships, and her affection for her pets (the cats! the ferrets! my heart!) made her character incredibly relatable. I found myself laughing, gasping, and perhaps shedding a tear or two.”
Find it everywhere: tulepublishing.com/series/relu

A book cover shows a dirt road through prairie grasses leading to a two-story building that  is ominous with only two windows lit up. Behind it, the sun sets over a mountain. Dramatic clouds billow up, getting darker behind the title: A Stone Cold Murder: the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series by Kris Bock.
Text says: 99 cent sale! Petra Cloch can touch an object and glimpse its history. A murder weapon might show her the emotions of the killer – but that doesn’t mean she can identify them.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-17

It's day for Buried in Betrayal: the Reluctantly Psychic Book 3!
In the Reluctantly Psychic Mystery series, a quirky loner who can read the history of any object with her touch gets drawn into mysteries at the museum of oddities where she works. lttr.ai/AnM7j

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-17

On avoiding burnout and the most important qualities to develop as a writer: "One reason I need to keep writing: if I'm awake in the middle of the night and my thoughts are going bad places, I make myself work on a story problem..."
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-17

99 cent ebook sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum.
“The prose is sharp, the mystery is addictive, and Petra’s journey is one I won’t forget.”
“Kris Bock has crafted a story that’s equal parts murder mystery, psychological deep-dive, and small-town gothic horror (in the best way).”

Find it everywhere: tulepublishing.com/series/relu

A book cover shows a dirt road through prairie grasses leading to a two-story building that  is ominous with only two windows lit up. Behind it, the sun sets over a mountain. Dramatic clouds billow up, getting darker behind the title: A Stone Cold Murder: the Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series by Kris Bock.
Text says: 99 cent sale! Petra Cloch can touch an object and glimpse its history. A murder weapon might show her the emotions of the killer – but that doesn’t mean she can identify them.
Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-17

What are the 12 key defining elements of top-selling cozy fantasies?
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-16

What is a Developmental Editor? "If it turns out you have major problems with the plot or character development, it's better to identify those before you've gone through 10 drafts and have proofread the whole thing."
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-16

Meet teen “Felony Melanie” years before the movie Sweet Home Alabama in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy series. Follow the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends as teens.
“These stories are awesome! They're so much fun to read." – c1327king
“This book is impossible to put down once you start reading it. The characters are real, the situations are described in detail, and you feel like you’re smack in the action. I loved it!” – SB
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-16

Buried in Betrayal: Reluctantly Psychic Murder Book 3 is out!
“... exactly the kind of book I crave—tightly plotted, emotionally rich, and impossible to put down."
Read more 👉 lttr.ai/AnK6q

Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-16

Buried in Betrayal: Reluctantly Psychic Murder Book 3 is out!
"Fans of cozy mysteries with supernatural twists will fall in love with this humorous and heartwarming psychic sleuth."
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-16

Now I have a second mystery series out with Tule Publishing, and book 7 in The Accidental Detective series is coming this spring!
The series is in ebook and print everywhere, and the first three books have
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-15

Take a heartwarming break from stress with this sweet series filled with cats, kittens, and the people who love them.
Now in
“This was just the sweetest book.”
"One of my favorite series of all time."
“I definitely recommend this book for a pretty quick read that will leave you feeling all kinds of happy at the end.”
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5 colorful book covers show couples with cats. They are in the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series by Kris Bock. Text says: “I absolutely love this heartfelt series.”
“I love these stories from the cat café.”
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2026-01-15

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2026-01-15

Next Wednesday, January 21 from 11 am to noon, I'll be leading the Hilarity for Charity monthly group, "Keeping Each Other Company: #Caregiving and #Grief." HFC is the foundation created by Lauren Miller Rogen & Seth Rogen in honor of Lauren's mother Adele who died of early-onset #Alzheimers. Please consider coming if you want to share your experiences or just listen to what others have to say. It's on Zoom and free.

Here's a link to get started.
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Kris Bock Romance/MysteryKrisBock
2026-01-15

99 cent sale! A loner who can read an object’s history with a touch finds mysteries at a quirky museum.
“…a story that’s equal parts murder mystery, psychological deep-dive, and small-town gothic horror.”
“...a haunting, immersive experience that blends the supernatural with raw human emotion. As someone who adores crime fiction with a twist, this book grabbed me from the first page and refused to let go.”

Find it everywhere: tulepublishing.com/series/relu

A book cover shows a dirt road between prairie grasses leading toward an ominous building. Behind that, the sun sets over a mountain with dramatic clouds. The book title is A Stone Cold Murder: The Reluctantly Psychic Murder Mystery series by Kris Bock.
On the orange background, text says, The Reluctantly Psychic. “A good old-fashioned murder mystery with a twist. The supernatural elements make this book interesting. It was suspenseful and kept you guessing until the end.” 
“I really enjoyed the intro to all the people in this small community. So many interesting characters.”–GoodReads reviews

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