Dog Cozy Mysteries

Hollywood has come to the scenic Smoky Mountain community of Hanover County, and dog-trainer Raine Stockton can’t resist the opportunity when her dogs are offered a chance at a role in the film. Filmmaking turns out not to be as exciting as Raine had expected, and the only upside to the long, mostly boring days is the new friend she makes on the set, a stuntwoman by the name of Dallas McKenzie. But it doesn’t take Raine long to discover Dallas is a woman of secrets and lies, and trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes.

Tennessee transplant Lilly Echosby has two great loves: dogs and mysteries. So naturally she's named her poodles Aggie, after Agatha Christie, and Rex, for Rex Stout. Now that she has two dogs to manage, it makes sense to enter Aggie in an obedience competition - especially since her instructor is Lilly's gal pal, Scarlet "Dixie" Jefferson.

Wedding Shower Ends in Bride's Murder Everyone knows the groom's grandmother does not approve of the bride. But would she actually kill her? The richest family in town is implicated in murder and Jenny King reluctantly steps in to investigate. Jenny finds there are very few suspects and hardly any motive. Spring flings are in vogue and the pretty bride may not have been that innocent. Is the distraught groom just putting on an act? Jenny goes around in circles trying to separate the real clues from the red herrings. Meanwhile, Adam and Jenny are in no hurry to tie the knot. But the clock ...

Need the perfect man? No problem—simply create him! Ivy wanted nothing more for Christmas than to have someone to come home to, a companion to chat about her day with, and someone to show off at her family holiday celebrations. Instead of wishing on a star, she takes matters into her own hands. Ivy creates her perfect companion at Dream Droids, the premier robotics company specializing in sentient humanoids. She spends weeks with Dr. Pierce, creating her dream man. Every detail is worked out, from his appearance, personality, and even his knowledge of her life. This will be the best ...

Translated from the French bestselling novel Le curieux manoir de tante Aglaé (published by Éditions J’ai Lu - France). Also available in German from Penguin Verlag under the title Rätsel haben kurze Beine. At twenty-six, Jade inherits a mysterious manor in Foisic, Brittany, France—a village that doesn’t appear on any map. Strange. Even stranger, the property comes from her great-aunt Aglaia, a woman Jade never even knew existed. As a true Parisian, Jade has no intention of settling in such a remote place. Her plan is simple: renovate Les Ibis manor in a few weeks and sell it for a...

A prize-winning pig, a high-stakes rodeo, and a murder that stirs the pen… Angela Atkinson thought the annual Hummings Hollow Rodeo would be nothing more than an entertaining day of livestock shows and barbecue. But when the brash and competitive pig farmer Bram Cole is found dead in his trailer, surrounded by overturned furniture and wads of unexplained cash, the rodeo grounds erupt into chaos. With his prized pig Thunder ready for the race of the year, Bram’s untimely death leaves more questions than answers. With her loyal border collie Ruff by her side, Angela unravels Bram’s ...

Curiosity draws me back to the wooded retreat when random items and a camper goes missing. But a dead body means I’m staying. My return to sister camp, River Rock, was to help locate Wesley. But when his body is found lifeless, my gut tells me there’s more linking these wooded retreats than pine trees. Detective Harper warns me away, but unresolved history pulls us into a fragile alliance to find the truth. As whispers of the murder burn through the camp like wildfire, Leah, with her violent past, suddenly reappears and Dana’s sinister facade becomes more suspect. Adding another layer...

Peggy was a great friend to Steve when they were teens. Can he help her now as she faces the death penalty? As teens, semi-reformed hacker Steve Levitan admired his friend Peggy because of the way she fought back from a difficult childhood to travel to France and aspire to a college degree and a career as a lawyer.

An innocent façade, a furry survivor, a dangerous adversary… Angela and Ruff are on the prowl again, this time mixed up in a complicated series of crimes. When Susan Karp’s fatal car accident raises suspicions of foul play, Angela and Chief Helbar join forces to uncover the truth. As the investigation unfolds, a startling explosion rocks ProFarm, a seemingly innocent pesticide company on the outskirts of town. Angela's intuition kicks in when she discovers a connection between the explosion and Dennis, Susan's late husband and former ProFarm employee. Determined to unveil the link ...

A 1920s Easter Murder Mystery in the depths of rural Yorkshire A scoundrel lies dying, he makes his confession; his sins were despicable, and he wants to atone for his wasted life. He bequeaths an invaluable gift to Monks Hood Abbey, an ancient monastery set in a lonely corner of the Yorkshire moors. But sin throws a long shadow and corruption crawls in its shade.

An Alzheimer’s patient slips away from home on his own and tumbles into the Delaware River. And then Steve’s love Lili suffers the crushing loss of her mother in a Miami Beach hospital. Eckhardt Lalor left behind a fortune in real estate, a fractured family, and a bitter legacy as a city slumlord. Does that add up to murder? There’s no question of what killed Benita Weinstock — a dodgy heart — but her death rocks her daughter’s world, and Steve’s. It will be up to Rochester to solve the crime and heal his humans in this new mystery with heart — and fur.

Did Artificial Intelligence exist in the ancient past? Is it possible to kill someone from beyond the grave? Do demons and Bigfoot exist? Are Leprechauns and zombies real? The novella, "The Mystery of the Fox Down Dog," and a series of seven short stories, answer these questions in the author's own unique way. From the cozy, to the humorous, to the creepy, these stories will keep you guessing and turning the pages to the very end.

Translated from the French bestselling novel Bal Fatal au manoir de tante Aglaé ((published by France Loisirs). What’s that? You’ve never heard of Foisic, that coastal village in Brittany, France? All things considered, it’s hardly surprising: it’s not on any map. The fest-noz—that raucous Breton ball fueled by cider and bagpipes—is just around the corner. Who will have the distinct honor of being Alban’s dance partner—Foisic’s most eligible bachelor? Bets are open, and spoiler alert: Jade isn’t among the favorites. Not that she cares… She’s got bigger problems than...

Life in a post-apocalyptic city teeming with zombies isn't easy, but it can still be fun with the right friends by your side. Get all three audiobooks in this exclusive series collection bundle! Love supernatural stories with plenty of humor? You'll love the adventures of Eli Carter and the other ghost hunters, Khan, and Valentine Hart.

He's a Talking Psychic Cat Trying to Save the World. His Humans Are Only Interested in Their Drama. Will he find a way before more die? When BMC Jasmine's first and second beloved humans are murdered, bestowing upon him their magical lite-witch powers, he goes from a carefree frolicking cat to a confused and grief-ridden, bumbling, magical mess. He's desperate to start a CatCast and broadcast his message of love across the land. But then, a knock comes at the front door. Now, he and his sleuthing crew have another murder to solve before the killer strikes again. But a devious cult leader ...

Lawyer Andy Carpenter and his wife, Laurie, have started a new Christmas tradition. Their local pet store has a Christmas tree, where instead of ornaments there are wishes from those in need. One poignant wish leads Andy to a child named Danny, whose selfless plea strikes a chord. Danny asked Santa for a coat for his mother, a sweater for his dachshund, Murphy, and for the safe return of his missing father.

When a fishing feud turns deadly, our heroes must sniff out the truth before the killer strikes again! Professional dog trainer Bea Whitman has built a peaceful life in Palm Harbor with her therapy dog Luna and mischievous French Bulldog Max. But when Detective Martinez disappears and local fishing legend Harold Coleman is found dead during the town's prestigious Atlantic Arsenal Fishing Tournament, Bea's keen observation skills—and her dogs' remarkable instincts—are suddenly in high demand. As Bea investigates, she uncovers a decades-old rivalry between the Coleman and Preston fishing ...

She’s settling into a new life. But when a fishing trip totally capsizes, can she get a friend off the hook for murder? Elizabeth Trout still feels awkward living back home. Discovering a BFF from her raucous high-school days has become the perfect mom is as weird as staying with her mother while awaiting construction of her new home. But she’s shaken to her core when her newlywed husband and beloved dog are nearly blown out of the water in a dockside explosion which leaves another woman dead … and her bestie is arrested for the crime. To clear her friend, Elizabeth and her spouse set...

A Seamstress Disappears A Stitch & Sleuth Society Mystery – Book Two When beloved seamstress Ivy Pennington vanishes just days before her wedding, her half-finished quilt becomes the only clue left behind. As whispers of family secrets and jealous rivals swirl through the town of Thimblewick, the Stitch & Sleuth Society springs into action—needles in hand and magnifying glasses at the ready. Led by the sharp-witted Bea Thornton and her charmingly eccentric quilting circle, this cozy cast of amateur detectives unravels more than just thread. From dusty attic trunks and hidden church ...

Melanie Travis has her hands full these days, what with adding a husband and three more dogs to her already cramped home. The advanced obedience training for her dog Faith is a welcome respite from the stresses of house hunting - until murder forces Melanie to the head of the class... Even amidst the chaos, Melanie somehow manages to eke out a bit of time to get Faith enrolled in "school".