Cozy Pet Mysteries

Thanks to Aunt Peg and her enthusiastic dog show pals, Melanie's aptly named Bite Club reading group has book lovers all over town burying their noses in thrilling murder mysteries. But another pet project surfaces when Melanie reluctantly agrees to train a Bulldog puppy for elusive member Evan Major. Between the unusual bruise on his face and a bizarre run-in with an unknown dog show attendee, introverted Evan's penchant for trouble sends him to an early grave - while landing Melanie in the hot seat for homicide.

The festive season should be a time for generosity and goodwill, but in Glasgow, Leger finds that is not the case. His human companion's attempt to raise funds for a CT scanner for a local hospital has been thwarted by a callous thief who has stolen decorations from her seasonal garden display. Now Leger resolves to mend Annabella's broken heart by finding the thief. With Ginger nursing her newborn kittens, Isabella confusing him with erratic behaviour and Bob more interested in Hugh's discarded slipper than helping solve this mystery, Leger's only clue comes from an unexpected source - a ...

When a beloved local artist is found strangled with yarn at Pinewood Hollow’s Craft Fair, the quaint town is thrown into chaos. With rumors spinning faster than the knitters can purl, Violet “Vi” Dumont, owner of The Sweet Stitch bakery, steps in to untangle the mystery. With her trusty ginger cat Muffin by her side and her knack for noticing the smallest details, Vi must weave through a tangled web of secrets and lies. Will she and Muffin uncover the killer before another craft fairgoer meets the same fate? Tangled Yarn and Tangled Lies is a delightful cozy mystery that will keep you...

A wedding is due to take place but the freshly decorated venue has been sabotaged. Leger sets out to catch the vandal and reconnect with the sisters he hasn't seen since kittenhood. But they have a secret and despite Amber's attempts to protect him from the truth, it seems he is going to find out that family is about more than blood.

In Leger's latest mystery, Irenie, who claims to be a psychic with the ability to read tea leaves and tarot cards visits the hotel with a warning for Annabella. Leger is not to be trusted! Leger then has a nightmare about Annabella where he is to blame for her untimely death and begins to wonder if perhaps he really is bad luck. However Lily is concerned by the psychic's behaviour and after some digging, she uncovers a startling truth about her. Can Lily reveal Irenie's true intentions before it's too late?

You might think that with Scotland locked down and nobody able to get in or out of their homes that there would be no crimes to solve. Leger certainly did, until one happened under his own roof. There are currently six humans staying in his home, including Annabella. As they all have chronic health conditions and require to "shield" they have gathered together to form a bubble with their pets and live together so they don't get lonely. Then Leger notices that £2,000 that Annabella had foolishly hidden in her bedroom has vanished. Nobody has come or gone from the house, so one of the guests...

It's February, love is in the air and spring is just around the corner - but so is deceit. Maxine has just moved in to the street across from Leger and she is so smitten with him that she instantly adopts and renames him. She and Leger bond quickly, so when she is accused of stalking and harassment by her former neighbours, Leger cannot believe she would do such a thing. Besides, she was with him at the time when the harassment occurred. But a cat is not an alibi who will stand up in court. Desperate to clear Maxine's name, Leger seeks help from his friends, both feline and human and along ...

After returning to the island following his lost week in Glasgow, Leger finds Hugh and Annabella preparing for a murder-mystery themed opening night, much to his delight. But, on learning that Annabella is to play the victim, he is not so keen. Once the lights go out, Annabella is found lying on the floor. All the humans assume it is part of the game but Leger and the other animals know the truth. She really was pushed from the stairs. It should have been an easy task for Leger as Amber witnessed the attack and was desperate to relate exactly what happened, but when he also assumed it was ...

When the Galaxy Orchestra comes to town, it turns out murder is on the program at the local summer arts festival. Zora and Rocco have to face the music! The shocking death of a beloved star musician leaves an intriguing trail of suspects and red herrings. Zora Flynn, a local newspaper publisher, and Rocco, her pampered prince of a poodle, get serious about solving the crime when a web of suspicion falls over hardworking reporter, Olivia. Is the mercurial conductor a killer, or one of the musicians? Pranksters have been re-writing signs all over Williamsport. They even tag Rocco! Are they ...

New love, old heartache, and an unsolved murder become more than Jessie, Theo, and Muttley can handle as they investigate odd occurrences on the local college campus. When Jessie's best friend begins being plagued by missing papers, moved books, and forgetful moments, everyone becomes concerned, but is it just wedding jitters? When Jessie's friend calls frustrated by her new offices seemingly random mishaps, Jessie laughs it off but a heart sore Paul Higgins is willing to check it out. No one is prepared for the danger and intrigue a few missing papers will reveal. Can they stop old lies ...

One for sorrow, two for spice triggers a game of three blind mice. While vacationing in New England, PI Jax Diamond and his courageous canine partner, Ace, bite off more than they can chew when two small-town deaths reveal two big-time killers, and the locals don’t take too kindly to strangers. Laura Graystone, Broadway star, auto expert, and Jax’s heartthrob, is once again front and center digging for clues while trying to ditch an old boyfriend. That is, until her brother becomes Jax’s prime suspect. Then all hell breaks loose, and Ace is left in the lurch, tracking down leads with ...

I’m Seymour…Parakeet Detective. My owner, Sharon, and I are on the Sasquatch watch! The creature stalking quiet Mountain Springs is nosy and newsworthy. We’ll find out more than we bargained for. This monster may hold the key to my human existence in a bird body. But I’ve got to survive to find out. Jump in with Sharon and Seymour for a cozy mystery with a paranormal twist.

Lauren Vancouver is the head of HotRescues, a no-kill animal shelter north of Los Angeles, but it's often human nature that puts her in the path of danger. Just like when she helps rescue four adorable beagle puppies that were dumped down a drainpipe at a nasty puppy mill. One of the mill's employees has a history of dog abuse—and a bone to pick with Lauren. And when he's found dead at HotRescues after threatening her, Lauren will have to sniff out the real killer to keep herself out of a cage....

A past love returns. A friend’s relative is murdered. A new mystery is solved. Word of another suspicious death in Happy Hills, Arizona, is spreading like a hot summer wildfire. Why would anyone want to murder the uncle of Detective Emma Porter? Not only is Oscar hunting down a murderer, but fate intervenes when Oscar and Mr. Porter’s service dog discover a connection to their human past. Both are determined to find the strength to forgive and go on. Pour your favorite beverage, power up your e-reader, sit back and enjoy seeing the world through the eyes of Oscar, the doxie detective. ...

As Greenwich, Connecticut, slows down during a bitterly cold February, Melanie and her spunky Aunt Peg head to the city that never sleeps for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. Aunt Peg can't wait to demonstrate her judging chops on national TV, even after being hounded by frustrating mishaps - all seemingly orchestrated by Victor Durbin, an ousted Paugussett Poodle Club member with a bone to pick. But the bright lights of the show ring grow dim when Victor is found murdered, and she's the one topping the suspect list.

To Leger, Halloween is a nuisance. Everyone is talking about superstition and as a black cat he is in the firing line at this time of year. When his human's great-niece, Brianna, decides to dress as a black cat to go trick or treating and dress Leger in his very own costume, Leger decides enough is enough and leaves home, planning never to return. But just hours later on a stormy autumnal night, Leger embarks on his most difficult investigation so far... Following in Leger's footsteps, Brianna has gone on the prowl and he must find her before anyone else with sinister intentions does. ...

Uncover the secrets of the past before they claim another victim. Juniper, owner of Juniper's Jewels, stumbles upon an antique roll-top desk at an estate sale, but it's what's hidden inside—a cryptic diary—that sets off a chain of events. The diary's mysterious contents, filled with names of the deceased and cryptic symbols, draw Juniper into a perilous puzzle. With someone desperate for its return, Juniper and her newfound partner, Jasper, delve into the secrets hidden within. As they unravel the diary's secrets, Juniper and Jasper find themselves on a treacherous path, with danger ...

Love a cozy mystery with dogs? Dive into a fun, clean whodunit featuring three generations of sleuthing family members and their clever canine companions! Join retired detective Maya, tech-savvy son Ethan, and investigative granddaughter Lily as they unravel the secrets of Mason Manor, haunted by a mysterious ghost. With the help of their adorable dogs—wise Digger, kind Dash, and sassy Daisy—they follow cryptic clues through a small town brimming with hidden secrets. Filled with twists, turns, and a special recipe for Parker House Rolls, this short read will keep you reading until the ...

It should’ve been such fun... Aria Whitmore has enough on her plate: Hazel’s sudden revelation, her mother’s romantic obsession with Mayor Donovan, and, of course, Kiwi’s latest food obsession – fudge. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" When her mother is found hovering over the dead body of Sandra Webb, Aria knows the craziness is just beginning – especially since Sandra was the creator of Kiwi’s beloved fudge. Although Sandra was loved by many for the delicious fudge she baked, she had just as many enemies. Including Molly Anderson, a neighbor who hated Sandra ...

Can Katy McKenna Outsmart a Cranky, Cozy Mystery Writer? With her boyfriend in Los Angeles, nursing his dying ex, a heartbroken Katy finds comfort in blogging her woes and visiting her elderly neighbor, Nina. One day, Nina mentions that her niece, Donna, a mystery writer, will be staying for a few days. "I'm looking forward to her visit. I haven't seen her in years and have always thought of her as a daughter," Nina said optimistically. But after just two days, Nina is ready to pull the plug on the visit. "This visit can't end soon enough," she whispered to Katy. Apparently, even a mystery ...