Cozy Pet Mysteries

A Cupcakes-And-Crime Caper Roger Owen’s business isn’t doing well, and when he takes his wife and son to glitzy, glamorous Las Vegas for some quality family vacation time, he brings along a surprising +1: his mistress! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Life seems to pick up for Roger when he wins a huge jackpot… until someone gleefully kills him on the casino floor. Caught in the hot seat as suspect number one, Roger’s wife Wendy hires Tiffany and Ian to clear her name and to solve the mystery of who really killed Roger Owen—even though it may very well be black ...

As if planning a double wedding in a couple months isn’t stressful enough, now the wedding planner is dead and my sister's the prime suspect. Cozy Maple Lake glistens in the winter wonderland of trees lit with garland sparkling against the frozen water. Wedding planning is in full motion with poinsettias in place, cake ordered and guests invited. But when Lila’s sister, Sarah, discovers the wedding planner poisoned only weeks before the big day, plans take an abrupt stop. Sarah and Mrs. Potts, the baker, become the prime suspects. Molly, Lila, and their fiancé's, Jake and Max jump into...

The main character in an Oscar the Doxie Detective mystery series is based on our beloved mini-dachshund Oscar. We rescued him and he rescued us in 2004. He was a senior when he came to live with us, and we had eight wonderful and loving years together. My husband and I miss that little guy every day. In the Oscar the Doxie Detective books, Oscar has his own story to tell and a murder to solve. Oscar and his furry friends of the Happy Hills Canine Detective Club put their furry heads together to make sure their neighborhood stays safe and crime free. Sit back and enjoy seeing the world ...

It should’ve been the sale of a lifetime… Bridal boutique owner (and secret witch) Aria Whitmore has hit the jackpot: dress designer to the rich and famous, Zola Cates, will be holding her first ever sample sale... at Aria's store! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Aria prepares tirelessly for the showing, with the help of her assistant Sarah, and her wise-cracking parrot Kiwi. (Ok, so maybe Kiwi’s “help” isn’t quite so helpful…) However, when the day of the sale arrives, Aria discovers a nightmare in her normally glamorous store: the shop wrecked, the sale ...

Maple Lake’s Fall Festival is supposed to be about hot apple cider and pumpkin contests; not a dead body. The crisp autumn air settles over Molly's charming B&B as tourists arrive for the fun. But when a stranger is found dead behind a festival tent, the town is thrown into chaos. Molly, with her clue-sniffing chihuahua, Mitz, her BFF Lila, and handsome handyman Jake dig into the lives of potential suspects. The local pet store owner, the security guard, and the event organizer are all on the list. As secrets unravel, the team discovers a dark and crooked past of one of the towns own. ...

Autumn in wine country means golden leaves, full baskets… and one deeply buried secret. Avery Parker is ready to celebrate the harvest season with good friends, crisp wines, and quiet walks through the vines with her golden retriever, Sprinkles. But when a peaceful moment in the fields uncovers something shocking, Avery finds herself pulled into a mystery that shakes the roots of Los Robles. With festival plans underway and community pride on full display, Avery and her loyal Stammtisch crew must dig into the past—one carefully guarded secret at a time. But the closer they get to the ...

The dark shadows of a 20-year-old unsolved murder turns Madelyn’s quiet life upside down. In 1979, Madelyn Harper had the ideal life—a loving husband, a young son, and the return of a treasured family heirloom from a museum exhibit, or so she thought. But when the necklace arrives back into her hands, something feels wrong. Could it be a fake? Little did she know, her investigation into the Sweet Sapphire Necklace would be tied to her husband’s sinister and sudden death. As Madelyn delves deeper into the investigation, determined to uncover the truth, she must solve this deadly puzzle...

It seems Carole Morganwick, the town vet, is from the old school of pet care. But when Stan swallows her pride and brings a very unwilling Nutty in for a checkup, she not only finds Carole dead under a pile of kibble...but also learns that she's in the dog house as the prime suspect! Finding the real killer and clearing her name will require some seriously surreptitious sniffing around...and hopefully, curiosity won't kill this innocent cat.

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that “one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A SMALL-TIME ART HEIST: When two separate robberies take place at the Fitzwilliam Museum simultaneously, while Olive and Hugo are visiting the galleries, they set about investigating who could have committed the crimes. A COSY COMMUNITY: Meanwhile, Blythe faces a romantic dilemma when she's forced to decide between the two conflicting sides of her heart: being a bookshop owner or becoming a wife. And Olive has to confront ...

She just wanted to share a bottle. Instead, she uncorked a murder. Avery Parker thought a private wine tasting at a rival vineyard’s exclusive cave would be the perfect afternoon—smooth pours, a scenic stroll, and maybe a little friendly competition. But when a disturbing discovery cuts the visit short, Avery is once again drawn into the swirl of small-town secrets and not-so-innocent faces. With the police tight-lipped and tensions rising in the wine community, Avery—alongside her golden retriever Sprinkles and her ever-curious Stammtisch crew—follows the subtle hints, slippery ...

The festival judges are dying for the recipe—since this slice of pie is a real killer. When a judge is found poisoned at the annual Dogwood Festival pie-eating contest, Avery and her friends are caught in a whirlwind of suspicion and deceit. A hidden underbelly of blackmail and betrayal forces them to question the motives of those they once trusted—the peaceful façade of their quaint town crumbling. From the charming bed and breakfast where Avery's mischievous pet monkey, Ali, wreaks havoc, to the dark secrets lurking in the hearts of the festival-goers, no one is above suspicion. ...

In the glittering heart of Vancouver, inside a lavish hotel, the quest for eternal youth takes a sinister turn. For four individuals, the looming dread of aging becomes an obsession, fueling their desperation for Jeanine Bouchard's revolutionary skin cream – a miraculous concoction promising not only to reverse the ravages of time but to heal any wound. But how far would one go for a second chance at youth? As rivalries intensify, the line between ambition and madness blurs, turning desire into a deadly game. With a stellar ensemble of characters and a twist you won't see coming, this ...

Octo-Cat is gone, and all the evidence suggests that he was taken on purpose. With the growing number of people the two of us have put behind bars, it's no surprise that someone's out for revenge. But how will I ever manage to solve this particular crime without the help of my partner? The only other person who might be able to help me just relocated to Georgia. But I'm desperate enough to try anything, including exposing my secret to the whole of Blueberry Bay. Anything to bring him home safe.

When the town clock runs backward, it's time to uncover secrets, not seconds. As its hands tick in reverse, Bloomsville’s legacy spirals into chaos. I'm Grace, and alongside my friend Chloe and my trusty furry companion Rosie, we're diving deep into Bloomsville's mysterious past. Samuel Wainwright's sudden death caught us all off guard, but the clock refuses to let the mystery rest. Whispers from the Wainwright cryptic journal speak of hidden treasures nestled within the clock's gears, raising our suspicions of foul play. Fixing this clock means more than just finding a key; it could ...

When Tabitha Clive is on the case, nothing stays hidden for long. Question: What does a rusty old tin box, peach cobbler and a dead ex-boyfriend all have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! When the citizens of her hometown of Kornville, Nebraska, are shocked by a murder, amateur sleuth and part time reporter Tabitha Clive takes it upon herself to investigate. Tabitha’s case proves more complicated than she anticipated. She must deal with a strange cast of characters, from a suspicious new farmhand to a rude baker with a shady past. With each new twist and turn, the mystery deepens, and the...

At the grand opening of the East End Mall, the cute, curvy, craft-happy Madeline Shore gets more than the 55% off she bargains for. When she stumbles upon a stiff in the ladies’ dressing room of Missy’s Buxom Boutique, she gets a bad case of déjà vu. This is the third dead body she has discovered in the last year-and-a-half. Although she isn’t crazy about corpses, she is crazy about the handsome and newly-single Detective Zeke Worthy. The problem is, he isn’t crazy about her interfering with his investigation. Since the mayor and several other residents of the town of Slocomb ...

A Slice of Mystery in Jericho Falls! Welcome this mystery-filled small town where adorable pets, and a bit of romance means irresistible page-turners for cozy mystery lovers. In the quaint town of Jericho Falls, a fun fall event turns into a perplexing puzzle. When celebrity chef Jacque Savoy arrives as a guest judge for the pumpkin pie contest, the community is abuzz with excitement. But the festive atmosphere takes a grim turn when the pie contest planning session becomes the scene of a baffling crime. Rumors about who is responsible swirl like falling leaves. With a knack for solving ...

Apparently, I've been slacking on the job as a paralegal, even though the firm doesn't know that I'm secretly working as the area's premier Pet Whisperer P.I. to solve our toughest cases behind the scenes. Now, they've hired an intern to "help" me manage my workload.... But what the partners don't realize is that they've let a nefarious criminal into our offices. Trust me, Octo-Cat can smell this guy's stink from a mile away. The worst part? I'm pretty sure he can talk to animals too...and he most definitely isn't using his talents to solve crimes and defend the innocent.

I'm finally coming to terms with the fact I can speak to animals, even though the only one who ever talks back is the crabby tabby I've taken to calling Octo-Cat. What I haven't quite worked out is how to hide my secret. Now one of the associates at my law firm has discovered this strange new talent of mine and insists I use it to help defend his client against a double murder charge. To make things worse, Octo-Cat has no intention of helping either of us.

Bloom & Dine, Bloomsville's top restaurant, is debuting its new star chef, Harrison Blake. The grand opening quickly turns into a nightmare. The charismatic yet divisive celebrity chef is found dead. Grace Thompson, florist-turned-sleuth, and her trusty Westie, Rosie, are drawn into the chaos. Helping her are her vibrant best friend, Chloe Sutton, and her dependable boyfriend, Tom Harris. As secrets simmer and alibis crumble, Grace learns that Harrison's fame hid a recipe for disaster. It includes rivalries, grudges, and betrayals. With Rosie sniffing for clues and tensions high, Grace and ...