Cozy Pet Mysteries

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 ...

Champagne corks only hint at the pressure that builds as this New Year’s witching hour approaches. Maggie Bixler, a saucy ghost who runs a spectral speakeasy in the gloomy basement of the old family home, was brutally betrayed and is ready to POP! She’s hired me, Seymour—part-time detective, full-time parakeet—to find who double-crossed her a hundred years ago. I’m game! (Get it?) Meanwhile, my former wife (and now owner) Sharon throws a wing-ding on New Year’s Eve and the whole town crashes the private party. Seymour Triplett’s the name. Once human and a full-time gumshoe, I ...

I’ve only baked a dozen cream puffs at my Granny B’s bakery and I’m suspected for murder In this hillbilly town. I never thought I’d move back to Bar Harbor, the smallest town ever. But, inheriting my Granny B’s Bakery has given me a chance to do what I love, bake again. How was I to know I’d be accused of murder? The victim, a local food critic known for her harsh reviews, drops dead with my half eaten, maple cream puff in her hand. I knew my cream puffs were to die for. With a fluffy personality like hers, almost everyone in town was happy to see her go. With my golden ...

Love cozy mysteries? 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 very end! ...

When a string of accidents at The Sweet Stitch escalates into a full-blown poisoning scandal, Violet “Vi” Dumont’s bakery is thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Someone is targeting her livelihood—and her most loyal customer, Mrs. Hazel Thornton, has nearly paid the price with her life. With the townspeople of Pinewood Hollow whispering about sabotage and danger lurking in every recipe, Vi is determined to find out who’s behind the attacks. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, Vi must rely on...

Kathy Vallory is pet sitting for three Lhasa Apso dogs at an old monastery turned bed and breakfast in Tibet. When a staff member is killed and ancient artifacts stolen, Kathy is determined to find the perpetrator. Her search for clues takes her throughout the capitol city of Lhasa, including the Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, a traditional Chinese medicine classroom, and rug maker’s shop. She voices her findings to the dogs on her daily walks to clarify the truth. The surrounding mountains help put facts in perspective and their astounding beauty eases her trepidation. Feel what life is ...

A missing artifact. A town losing its magic. And a feisty librarian. Two decades ago, Elara Blackwood’s parents died in a mysterious accident. Since then, Quillhaven’s magic has disappeared, along with her own. When historical manuscripts relating to the town’s history are stolen on her watch, she is determined to find the thief. As she digs deeper into the mystery with Jasper, Quillhaven’s quirky journalist, she uncovers a startling secret. The stolen books contain clues about her parents’ death and the powerful artifact they had with them when they died. With the help of Leo and...

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. ...

In the charming town of Meadowgrove, secrets don't stay buried for long... Julie Sommers thought running Yarn Haven would be a cozy dream—until a rival shop opens, a collector with too many questions walks in, and a high-profile developer vanishes without a trace. When her vintage crochet piece is stolen in a daring break-in, Julie finds herself tangled in a mystery that threatens to unravel the entire town. Between nosy neighbors, suspicious newcomers, and a certain handsome doctor making her heart race, Julie must stitch together the truth before Meadowgrove’s carefully woven history ...

I never signed up to be a private investigator with a snarky, talking cat for a partner, but there's no backing down now. Especially considering a prominent politician was murdered pretty much right in my backyard. The only witnesses were the senator's two hairless cats, Jacques and Jillianne. Normally pets want to help us solve their owner's murders, but this time it seems the two devious felines might actually be the ones who committed it....

Leger isn't the detective this time - he's the witness. After saving Poppy from an attack, Leger must guide troubled teenager Daniel Goldsworthy on the right path to discovering the crime has been committed, solving the mystery and putting the perpetrator behind bars. However, it proves an almost impossible task since Leger himself has a lot to deal with. Between a potentially lethal trapped hairball causing him extreme pain, a group of friends who are determined to do his job for him and a mischief of vigilante mice, Leger finds it difficult to tackle the task. Will Leger put his own ...

If you like a cozy mystery that has… A fun, clean whodunit with twists and turns. Three generations of one family sleuthing together. Dog detectives sniffing out clues and bad guys. A small town with hidden secrets. A close-knit community coming together to solve crime. … then this is the short read book for you. Retired police detective Maya Thompson is enjoying her quiet retirement when her peaceful life is turned upside down by the unexpected arrival of a basket of adorable puppies on her doorstep. Along with the puppies, Maya finds a set of puzzle pieces that seem to hold clues to ...

Join the Thompson family in this cozy mystery filled with twists and turns! Retired police detective Maya, her tech-savvy son Ethan, and aspiring reporter granddaughter Lily team up with their clever canine companions—Digger the wise dachshund, Dash the kind-hearted beagle, and sassy chihuahua Daisy—to solve a chilling murder in the tight-knit community of Sunridge Junction. After Digger overhears a robbery plot and stumbles on a crime scene, the paw-some team races against time to uncover hidden secrets and bring the killer to justice. With loyalty, teamwork, and plenty of doggy antics...

What could be better than reading a one-of-a-kind mystery novel on a cold winter night? How about finding out it’s actually evidence of a murder? The manuscript for Murder in Walnut Cove is even more entertaining than Jessica Braun expected it would be when she rescued it from storage. But it isn’t just a thrilling tale of intrigue and criminal behavior. Some of the characters bear an unlikely resemblance to real people, and the town in the book sounds awfully familiar… Sharing news of the story stirs up a hornet’s nest of trouble with Jessica right in the middle, leaving her to ...

How can you hold an auction when the auctioneer is dead? That’s the problem facing Jessica Braun after her scheme to clear out thrift shop inventory through a bidding war goes sideways. Before the truck is even unloaded, she and her friends discover a terrible crime. With luck working against them and no one on their side, can Jess and her crew find enough evidence to solve the murder and stop the killer before they get away? What will happen to Jess if her auction plans are killed, too?

Holiday Corner - Short Read Series Holiday Corner, Vermont, founded in 1892 by Thadeus Holiday, is your typical quintessential Christmas town filled with twinkling lights, garland, wreaths, and red ribbons. You're probably thinking nothing exciting ever happens in our quiet mountain town. Read on because Holiday Corner has its share of mystery and surprises… Missing Santas is Book 1 in the Holiday Corner Christmas Cozy Mystery short read series. Ghostly Gift – Book 2 Slay Ride – Book 3 Missing Santas- Book 1 Event planner Joy Holiday isn’t exactly feeling joyful this Christmas ...

Do you like a cozy mystery packed with amateur sleuths, dog detectives and family bonds? Then this whodunit set in a small town with hidden secrets is the perfect read for you! When three generations of the Thompson family and their clever furry companions discover a tin box of rare collectible coins, they find themselves racing against time to solve a decade-old murder mystery. As other dogs in Sunridge Junction start to discover hidden boxes filled with coins; the community asks: Who buried them, and why? Come along for this delightful short read cozy mystery journey filled with ...

During Bloomsville's much-anticipated "Doggone Dessert Day" at Sweet Crumbs, excitement fills the air as dog lovers flock to sample Tom Harris’s signature pet-friendly pastries. But the celebration quickly crumbles when a patron is poisoned by a cupcake meant for canine consumption. Chaos erupts, and Grace Thompson—accompanied by her faithful Westie, Rosie, and forensic specialist Chloe Sutton—takes on the case to sniff out the culprit. As Rosie’s sharp nose leads them through layers of deceit, Grace and Chloe uncover a rival bakery’s shady ingredients and a recipe for sabotage. ...

Tired of college, Kate Kennedy’s granddaughter, Katharine, drops out and heads for Florida, landing in the apartment of Kate’s best friend. In her quest for a new life, she takes up with a gang of surfers that go by the name “The Four Boardsmen of the Apocalypse.” But catching waves can be a dangerous pastime. When Katharine’s surfer crush is killed in a shark attack, foul play is suspected, especially by the police. Fingers are pointing at Katharine—including, to Kate’s disappointment, those of her friend Detective Nick Carbone. It’s up to Kate to prove her beloved ...

Ivy Bloom wants to believe you can go home again and so she does, leaving her work as a writer in NYC and returning to Hydrangea Bay on Cape Cod to start the next chapter of her book-loving life. She and her sister Gigi work to turn the rambling old mansion they have inherited into a bookstore. Baby books in the nursery, entertaining books in the dining room and romance reads in the ladies boudoir. It looked like it would work out great right up until the moment that the leader of a local religious cult turned up dead in the driveway. Soon his wife is dead as well. Through no fault of her ...