Dog Cozy Mysteries

A dash of romance, a pinch of magic, and a sextet of murders blend together in this rather cozy mystery set in Napa, California and best served with a glass of bubbly.Murder? What does Chiara Chandler know about murder? She is about to find out when the police haul her off for questioning in the death of her former employer. They questioned her friends in The Glass Ceiling Club too, thus setting off events that throw Chiara and friends squarely in the killer’s sights and inadvertently plunge them into a deadly game of Clue. But are they persons of interest, potential victims, or both? ...

A murder, a missing sculpture, and a nose for crime… Angela Atkinson lives a peaceful life in the sleepy town of Hummings Hollow with her best friend and dog, border collie Ruff McPaw. However, life on Angela’s hobby farm at her little historic home might be too peaceful. Barista by day in a town with no bars and approximately five-and-a-half churches, Angela and Ruff are the sympathetic ears that collect most of the town gossip—occasionally hearing things that were never meant for their ears—or anyone else’s. When not tending her farm in the rolling countryside, working in the ...

A historic lighthouse, a murdered curator, and a French Bulldog with a nose for trouble... Professional dog trainer Bea Whitman thought life in Palm Harbor was settling into a peaceful routine. But when a valuable artifact goes missing and the museum curator's body is found in the lighthouse, Bea and her extraordinary furry companions—therapy dog Luna and the irrepressible Max—find themselves at the heart of a mystery. With her keen understanding of both canine and human nature, Bea discovers that Palm Harbor's picturesque lighthouse holds deadly secrets. As forgeries surface and ...

Murder Suspected In Homecoming Queen's Fatal Accident Isabella Worthington, a teen millionaire heiress, is a popular figure in Pelican Cove. Her sudden death shocks the town and plunges Jenny and the Magnolias in grief. The open-and-shut case turns into a murder investigation when a witness comes forward and asks Jenny to investigate foul play. Determined to seek justice for her newest friend, Jenny sets on a mission to find out why someone would want to kill the generous and much loved girl. As secrets tumble out of the shadows, Jenny realizes that the victim was surrounded by sinners. Who...

My love for baking has turned me into a small town murder suspect. All I did was deliver the best muffins the mayor’s ever had, or will ever have again. Life at Granny B’s Bakery couldn’t get any sweeter till I discover Bar Harbor’s Mayor face down in my basket of blueberry muffins, dead. Well, at least he died happy. Now the sheriff is pointing his finger at me calling my baked goods muffins of death. Me and my tell-it-all bestie, alongside my golden retriever, Cinnamon, will have to butter up the neighbors so they’ll spill the beans about who wanted the Mayor dead. But, between ...

Molly & Mitz are at it again - when a handsome but mysterious guest, Max, goes missing from her newly renovated B&B without warning. When Max checks in, Molly’s quirky BFF, Lila, is intrigued. But Molly can’t shake the sense of unease around him. When Max opens a competing pet shop in the small, cozy town of Maple Lake, it seems innocent enough - until he goes missing. Molly, Lila, and furry sidekick Mitz, are hot on the trail. As strange deliveries arrive at Max’s pet store, several locals become suspects. The trio follow the leads, hoping to uncover the truth behind Max’s ...

When Jane's husband left her and their children for greener pastures, she had no choice but to take as many housecleaning jobs as she could get to support them. Little did she know that during one of those jobs she would discover that a valuable ring her client owned had been stolen. Even more unexpected is when her client asks her to investigate the theft and find out who stole the ring. Jane soon discovers she has a knack for solving crimes as well as locating a treasure that has been missing for over a hundred years. When she looked at a long-lost map that a treasure seeker had ...

Maddie Kosloski is no fan of San Benedetto's Christmas Cow, a 30-foot straw bovine that graces the town square every December. For one thing, the cow displaces her paranormal museum as the number one tourist attraction. Plus, every year, despite around-the-clock surveillance, the cow goes up in flames. But this year, there's more than just a fire blazing in Maddie's wine-country hometown. One of the Christmas Cow guards has been found with an arrow in his chest, and Maddie's new haunted cowbell exhibit is fueling a panic.

Murder, Magic, and Midlife Mayhem—Faith Bracken’s new beginning is about to get downright deadly! Faith Bracken thought her fifties would be all about pruning bad habits and planting fresh starts—not dodging detectives, discovering magic, and digging up murder suspects. As a high-end Feng Shui consultant in L.A., Faith had mastered the art of balance—until a high-profile client turned up dead, her career wilted overnight, and the FBI’s most persistent agent, Harvey Wallbanger, started sniffing around. With no other choice, she uproots her life and returns home to Abracadabra, ...

Audrey Smart, 34, is a brilliant vet - yet fed up by her demanding clients who think they know more than her and who don’t care about their animals. Burnt-out with the endless hours, she wonders if the time has come for a new direction. And when her 15th year high school reunion (and her hopes for re-sparking on old flame) end in disaster, Audrey knows the time has come to make a change. When Audrey sees an ad for a $1 home in Sicily, it captivates her. The only catch is that the house requires renovation, something she knows little about.

Three charming cozy mysteries with heart-- and fur! Stolen treasures, a cane-whacking elderly woman and a couple of dead bodies. Join Steve Levitan and Lili Weinstock as they navigate the treacherous waters of wedding planning-- and murder.

The nightmare has begun! She stumbled upon a secret, and now a killer is on her trail.When Zaylie Layne tracks down a dangerous kidnapper and his victim, she believes it is the same man who killed her sister twenty years ago. Now he’s coming after her, and time is running out for Zaylie. She returns to her hometown on Whisper Island and is forced to face the memories that haunt her. As she delves back into the past in search of answers, she draws closer to the truth and finds that danger lurks around every corner. Will Zaylie find the killer, or will the trail become a dead end?

The use of a talking dog partner-in-crime is still golden as Luffy's innocent and delightful viewpoint and commentary continue to charm… Dead Man's Trail is another delightful installment in the series with humor, top-notch mystery, conflict, and a lovely setting.”--5 Stars, Readers' Favorite BOOK TEN Deep in the wilderness, murder awaits… Jasmine imagined a relaxing camping trip along the beautiful White Mountain trail would be the perfect way to take a break and forget about the murder investigations plaguing her life. However, she can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong...

The slightest bang still has US Army vet Lola Ramsay diving for cover. But her move to a quaint English village, a new career as a PI, and her rescue of the cutest talking French Bulldog ever are all soothing her PTSD. So when the town’s most-hated man turns up dead in the water, the recovering ex-pat snaps into action after uncovering evidence it may have been foul play.

"The different elements of the mystery create an upbeat, witty, and quirky plot with a blend of a televised game show, suspicious competitors, and a disappearing body, which makes Six Paws Under another charming and delightful installment of the series."--5 Stars, Readers' Favorite BOOK SEVEN One island. Eleven Strangers. One Murder. Eager to try her hand at an exciting televised game show, amateur sleuth Jasmine and her faithful companion Luffy are back at it again when they pit their skills against eleven fellow competitors on the hunt for a hidden treasure. Jasmine needs the prize money ...

Audrey Smart, 34, has made a major life change, walking away from her life as a vet (and from a string of failed romances) and moving to Sicily to buy a one-dollar home - and embark on a mandatory renovation she knows nothing about. She finds herself busy running the town’s new shelter, while also renovating her own problematic home - and dating again. When Audrey gets a call to find an injured stray in an orange grove at an old estate, the last thing she expects to find is love. The estate owner is charming, handsome - and like no one she’s met before. Might he be a Mafioso?

Ladies man, dandy, charming rogue, thief. Montague Morgan has a buccaneering reputation and he doesn't give a damn—until he falls in love. He has a plan, he needs money, and he knows how to get it. He and his lover conspire to escape to exotic lands with stolen gold. But the gold belongs to dangerous people, and plans can go awry. Morgan disappears, has he escaped, or has he fallen prey to lethal retribution?

"A fabulous amateur sleuth mystery with a paranormal twist"--5 Stars, Readers' Favorite BOOK FOUR Murder followed her on vacation… Determined to enjoy their holiday and put the murders and mysteries of Blackwood Cove behind them for a while, Jasmine Moore and her faithful companion Luffy are looking forward to getting a well-deserved break. But murder is no stranger to the land of the rising sun. After the horrific discovery of a dead body, Jasmine finds herself plunged against her will into a new case to find a twisted killer – one that threatens to finally be her match. Stalked by an ...

In 1900 a massive hurricane wiped out Galveston, killing thousands and leveling the island. One building survived, the Dark Waters Inn. The proprietress made a deal with the angel who watches over Texas . . . Over the years the island rebuilt. But Dark Waters remains untouched, haunted by a ghost whose successive granddaughters continue running the inn. Macey Davenport shows up late for her grandmother’s funeral and suddenly finds herself the new owner of a very special place. Cord Dupree is a lonely highway patrol officer in West Texas. One night, he pulls over a werewolf . . . Suddenly ...

Pelican Cove’s Favorite Resident Gunned Down! When someone close to Jenny King is found murdered on a boardwalk bench, the Magnolias are plunged into grief. Secrets from the victim's past complicate the situation. Faced with a baffling lack of suspects, Jenny has no time to mourn as she struggles to hunt for the killer. Meanwhile, Pelican Cove residents are battling a wave of mosquito infestation. Quashing the menace becomes difficult with the town ready to rebel and dwindling city funds. Muffins and Mobsters brings tragic new developments as the Magnolias must persist in the face of ...