Animal Mysteries

Deputy Mattie Wray, formerly Mattie Cobb, is summoned to Washington’s Olympic peninsula for an urgent search and rescue mission to find a celebrity’s missing child. With only a week left before her wedding, Mattie is hesitant to leave Timber Creek, but her K-9 partner Robo’s tracking skills are needed. Dense forest, chilling rain, and unfriendly locals hamper their efforts, and soon Mattie suspects something more sinister than a lost child is at play. When one of the SAR dogs becomes ill, her fiancé Cole Walker suspects poison.

An innkeeper who reads minds. An ornery detective. And a trail of bodies. Cider Cove is the premier destination for murder. THREE BOOKS* INCLUDES RECIPES! Includes: Copycat Killer Thriller (Country Cottage Mysteries 19), Happy Howl-o-ween Horror (Country Cottage Mysteries 20), ‘Twas the Night Before Murder (Country Cottage Mysteries 21) My name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Bizzy Baker runs the Country Cottage Inn, has the ability to pry into the darkest recesses ...

Hazel Foxglove swore she'd never return to Ashfern Hollow. But when her grandmother's will names her the new owner of Foxglove & Crumb—a crumbling bakery in a town overflowing with secrets—Hazel finds herself elbow-deep in flour, regret, and one very opinionated raccoon. She's determined to sell the place and escape back to her normal life in Boston. But when her "harmless" muffins send the local real estate agent into visions of the past—and a talking raccoon starts reorganizing the spice rack—Hazel realizes her grandmother left her more than just a bakery. Now with ghostly advice ...

A lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery. Kayla and Mason both got mysterious letters, written in code. What does Kayla know? The same person left both letters. It's someone she and Mason both know. The two letters are the same, except for the second word. What does King know? Jillian left the letters. What do the letters say?

When a show dog disappears and her glitzy owner ends up dead, it is up to a clever baker and her crime-sniffing cats to catch the killer… before the next leash snaps. The Harbor Point Dog Show is in full swing, and Olivia Parker, ex-homicide detective turned cat café baker, is up to her whiskers in paw-shaped cookies and canine chaos. But when the town’s most pampered poodle, Duchess Sparkletoes, vanishes—and her eccentric, tiara-wearing owner winds up suspiciously dead—Liv finds herself baking up more than scones. She’s back in detective mode. With her sassy squad of feline ...

THERE'S A TINSEL TROUBLEMAKER CREATING HOLIDAY HASSLES IN HOLIDAY HILLS! Christmas in Holiday Hills is always a magical time, with the town decked out in festive lights and enchanted decorations. But this year, our holiday cheer is shattered when a series of mysterious and malicious spells wreak havoc on our beloved traditions. From cursed Christmas trees to bewitched presents, someone is determined to ruin the season for everyone. As the chaos escalates, it's clear that a rogue witch is behind the mischief, and suspicion falls on a newcomer who arrived just before the trouble began. When ...

Welcome to The Berry Home A Berry Horrible Holiday Kylie’s kinda-sorta boyfriend Joel convinces her to go on a romantic holiday with him… But surprise! Zoey shows up with Brad in tow! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" If having your best friend and other romantic interest show up doesn’t put a damper on romance, a dead body certainly will... And that’s just what Kylie discovers. Who could’ve killed Dan, a man with many secrets and a dark past? At a lovely Bed And Breakfast where all the guests seem to be hiding something, can Kylie emerge unscathed and prove the ...

HIS NAME IS REX DEXTER. Yes. THAT Rex Dexter. The one cursed with the ability to see and talk to dead animals. The solver of atrocities against the four-footed. The savior of the flipper-finned. Save your standing ovation for later, because Rex has bigger things on his mind.

New Town. New Café. Deadly Secrets. Tiffany Black was ready for a fresh start—quaint small-town life, a cozy café, and days filled with cupcakes, coffee, and zero drama. But from the moment she and her best friend, Rosie, open their bakery, things start to go horribly wrong. First, someone sabotages the café, determined to shut them down before they even get started. Then, a murder rocks the town—and all signs point to someone who’s a little too close for comfort. Who is trying to destroy Tiffany's dream? Who wanted the victim dead? And how long before the killer strikes again? As ...

Lily is back and she's got a baby on board! Listing homes can be murder. Just when I thought juggling diaper duty with dazzling real estate deals was my biggest challenge, life throws me a curveball. The biggest listing of my career lands on my desk, and I can practically hear the cha-ching of the largest commission in my career. I’m talking the kind that gets my six month old daughter four years at an out-of-state college, when she’s 18, of course. When she’s ready, of course. But when I arrive to meet the homeowner, I find the house empty, and the door locked. I decide to explore ...

Grab your copy and enjoy the ride! Dive into Samantha's unexpected journey! From selling horse tack at dressage shows to unearthing dark secrets and hidden bodies, her life takes a whirlwind turn. The acquisition of "The Family Jewels," a stallion with a cryptic secret, leads her to confrontations, friendships, and an ever-watchful ghostly guardian. Venture into a tale where Texas nudists meet Oxford mystics. Worried about the horses? 🐎 We promise, they're safe! Will you unravel the enigma?

An impending divorce. An ornery homicide detective. The cruise of a lifetime. And ghosts. Midlife on the high seas is proving to be a real killer.Escape to the tropics! Take a cruise to Hawaii without packing your bags. From all-you-can-eat buffets to Broadway-worthy musicals, a library full of yummy BOOKS, the Emerald Queen has them all. Don't miss out on friendships, romance, and mystery. All board! Take a cruise today! Aloha! Enjoy your time in paradise. If I thought the first half of my life was a bumpy ride, I’d better buckle up because I’m about to go over the hill and off the ...

Get ready for a dog sleuths cozy mystery filled with small town secrets. Join retired police detective Maya Thompson and the canine detectives, Digger, Dash, and Daisy, as they dive into a ten-year-old mystery that hits close to home. These three clever furry sleuths have a knack for sniffing out the truth, and together, they’re ready to solve the case! As Maya digs into two cold cases linked to her late husband, a dedicated detective who lost his life in the line of duty, she discovers connections that might change everything. With each new lead, she balances the weight of the past with ...

Nestled between fast track Ft. Lauderdale and nouveau riche Boca Raton, the once sleepy beach town of Palmetto is plagued by progress. The latest news has Ocean Vista condo board president Stella Sajak and other residents in an uproar. Developers plan to raze the property and put up a glitzy resort. But when Stella says she’ll go to City Hall and fight this to the death, no one thinks to take her statement literally. And when Kate Kennedy begins to investigate the murder, she discovers that this little corner of the sunshine state is cursed with corruption, unsavory characters, and a very...

A lovable dog helps his human girl solve a mystery. Thor has been accused of wrecking Mr. Gary’s yard, knocking over trash cans, eating the vegetables out of the garden, and pooping. But King and Kayla, with the help of some other neighbors, are determined to clear his name, using a wide variety of familiar and new detecting skills. With simple, straightforward language and great verbal and visual humor, the King & Kayla series from Geisel Honor Award-winning team Dori Hillestad Butler and Nancy Meyers is perfect for newly independent readers.

Four ridiculously silly stories with Henry, Lassie, Murdock, and some surprise guests.

Welcome to The Berry Home: where the food is to-die-for! Life is sweet for Kylie Berry: rebranding Sarah’s Eatery into her very own The Berry Home, tackling new recipes one step at a time, juggling two gorgeous suitors, and surviving near-death experiences by the skin of her teeth! "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" When another murder mystery lands smack dab on Kylie’s doorstep—in the most literal way—she swears off her sleuthing in favor of safer pursuits. But then her gorgeous suitor Brad comes calling with a highly unusual request: “I need you to investigate ...

To Lily Sprayberry, selling homes is easier than buttering a biscuit—until a fire ignites her deadliest case yet. When I accepted the listing for the Wilson’s charming old farmhouse just outside town, I never imagined it would end in flames—or with a body inside. But that’s exactly what happened. I arrived for a showing to find the place ablaze, smoke choking the sky. Inside, firefighters discovered my client, James Wilson, dead. The sheriff—my husband, Dylan—and his investigators labeled it a tragic accident. But I knew better. Something felt off about the scene, too many ...

"Harry" Haristeen and her friends and animal companions pursue the threads of a mystery dating back to Virginia's post-Revolutionary past, introduced in A Hiss Before Dying, while their 18th century predecessors continue to struggle with the challenges of the fledgling country.

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery, where the food is to-die-for! Armed with zero cooking skills but infinite tenacity, Kylie Berry fights tirelessly to learn the ins and outs of operating a restaurant—but when her cook Brenda takes a leave of absence, she’s left to manage the café kitchen alone. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Kylie pulls 12-hour shifts at Sarah’s Eatery and struggles to find time to eat, sleep, and most importantly, keep at her culinary studies. Café regulars and potential suitors Joel and Brad lend a hand, but when Joel finds himself embroiled in a ...