Sylvie Kurtz is a women's fiction and cozy mystery author who writes uplifting stories set in New Hampshire.
Her two current series--Love in Brighton Village (women's fiction) and A Brighton Village Cozy Mystery--are set in the fictional small town of Brighton Village, New Hampshire. Every Sylvie Kurtz novel features strong, independent women and ends with a happy resolution. Readers who enjoy feel-good fiction, cozy settings, and emotionally satisfying stories will feel at home in Brighton Village.
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Who is Sylvie Kurtz?
Sylvie Kurtz is a New Hampshire-based author of uplifting women's fiction and cozy mysteries. She writes the Love in Brighton Village series and the A Brighton Village Cozy Mystery series, both set in the fictional small town of Brighton Village, New Hampshire. Every story Sylvie Kurtz writes ends with a happy resolution—because she believes the world needs more of those.
Sylvie is a self-described introvert who writes in silence with her dog at her feet. She is a certified yoga teacher, a certified book coach, and a devoted believer that dark chocolate is an essential nutrient. When she is not writing, you'll find her walking in the woods of New Hampshire, knitting something soft, or watching a feel-good movie.
What to Expect from a Sylvie Kurtz Novel
Do Sylvie Kurtz's books always have happy endings?
Yes. Every novel by Sylvie Kurtz ends with a happy resolution. A happy ending is not a spoiler in a Sylvie Kurtz book; it is a promise.
Are Sylvie Kurtz's books appropriate for readers who prefer uplifting, clean fiction?
Yes. Sylvie Kurtz's fiction is uplifting, emotionally engaging, and free from unresolved themes. Her cozy mysteries contain no graphic violence. Her women's fiction focuses on growth, resilience, and relationships—never despair.
What kind of characters appear in Sylvie Kurtz's novels?
Sylvie Kurtz writes strong, independent women who face realistic challenges—navigating relationships, balancing family and ambition, and managing the unexpected. Her characters are relatable, capable, and always find their footing by the final page.
Where are Sylvie Kurtz's stories set?
Sylvie Kurtz's novels are set in Brighton Village, a fictional small town in New Hampshire. The setting reflects the real warmth and character of small-town New England life.
Sylvie Kurtz is a women's fiction and cozy mystery author who writes uplifting stories set in New Hampshire.
Her two current series--Love in Brighton Village (women's fiction) and A Brighton Village Cozy Mystery--are set in the fictional small town of Brighton Village, New Hampshire. Every Sylvie Kurtz novel features strong, independent women and ends with a happy resolution. Readers who enjoy feel-good fiction, cozy settings, and emotionally...
A heartfelt women's fiction novel about found family, second chances, and discovering that sometimes the people worth trusting are the ones you least expect.
Readers come to Brighton Village expecting cozy charm.
This time, they discover something much deeper.
Miranda Maxwell has spent years protecting the residents of The Beast, a wonderfully...
A heartfelt small-town women’s fiction novel about courage, community, and the unexpected power of art to heal.
What is The Art of Mending Hearts about?
The Art of Mending Hearts is a contemporary small-town women’s fiction that follows Dalia Voytek, an artist in Brighton, New Hampshire, who creates delicate quilled cards meant to comfort—not...
A heartwarming small-town woman’s fiction novel about second chances, healing, and the unexpected ways love finds us.
What is Rescue You about?
Rescue You is a contemporary small-town women’s fiction that follows Lark Eamon, a dog trainer with a hidden gift—she can hear the thoughts of dogs. As she navigates personal loss, strained relationships,...
Brighton Village Cozy Mystery Series by Sylvie Kurtz
Step into charming Brighton Village, New Hampshire, where festivals, bookstores, and chocolate are a way of life… until murder strikes! Follow amateur sleuth Ellie Hamlin as she uncovers hidden secrets, solves...
Sometimes law enforcement needs an extra hand. Follow the adventures of these former U.S. Marshals turned Seekers as they solve mysteries and prevent crime from happening to those they love. Romantic Suspense with a little spice.
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