Cordelia Frances Biddle and Steve Zettler, writing under the pseudonym, Nero Blanc, wrote this fun little collection of cozy mysteries for the holiday season. I picked this one up many years ago after enjoying A Crossword’s Delight. This one is a collection of shorter cozy mysteries which are a nice distraction when your reading time is limited.

HOLLY JOLLY ROGER takes place in Saint Lucia, and is filled with tropical fun at Christmas. There is a puzzle which Roscoe and Belle must solve as they enjoy their surroundings. And in this story, appropriate to the title, there may even be a treasure.

A CROSSWORD’S GIFT takes place just as the Christmas rush is beginning in Las Vegas

THE ERASER’S EDGE has the couple finding mystery at the Grand Canyon, with some humorous Hitchcock references from a pal at the end.

CROSS STITCH is probably my least favorite story because it doesn't involve Rosco and Belle, but it's still an enjoyable little distraction.

MYSTERY AT WOODSWORTH HOUSE is personal favorite here. It has snow and an atmosphere of winter holiday fun. Fans will love the spelling clues of lamps beneath the snow as they join the couple for their romantic holiday getaway.

Trying to do the included crosswords is fun, but the answers are in the back if you have trouble. This is a nice, non-taxing light mystery, good for crossword fans. A pleasant distraction for the holidays, or any time, as long as you aren’t expecting anything other than a short cozy. ( )