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.