Cozy Pet Mysteries

A disappearing body. Hidden magical talents. An adorable mind-reading dog. And small-town secrets . . . Addie James’s life imploded when she discovered her fiancé cheating and got downsized from her biotech job. So she left Silicon Valley for the haven of her Aunt Kate’s tea and apothecary shop in the peaceful mountain town of Stargaze. There, she plans to take a deep breath and figure out what’s next. But when Addie reaches Stargaze, there’s no trace of her aunt. Until one night, Aunt Kate’s lifeless body shows up and then disappears from the locked shop. And that’s when ...

Threats. Robberies. Vandalism. Is Oscar really the mastermind behind the latest Happy Hills crime spree? Or is there something more sinister going on? As the Canine Detective Club works to save Oscar’s good name and crime fighting reputation, little do they realize they’re being drawn into an even more dangerous and potentially life-threatening mystery. On the other side of a padlocked gate are neighbors desperately calling out for help. Will Oscar be able to save them in time? Could this mysterious property somehow be linked to Oscar’s past? An Oscar look alike leads them on an ...

Question: What does an escaped prisoner, a missing plane, and poisoned pies have in common? Answer: Tabitha Clive! Amateur sleuth, part-time reporter, and baker extraordinaire Tabitha Clive is back to make sure justice is served! Eric Sorenson will not give up! The citizens of Kornville, Nebraska, may not see him but the cunning criminal is making his presence known. Is there someone in Kornville helping the foxy fugitive destroy the town? * The Clive family makes some difficult life choices. * Eric Sorenson will not give up without a daring fight. * Sheriff Deborah Ortega discovers a long,...

When Helga Oliver, the town's elderly historian, is found crumpled in the basement of the Historical Museum, the close-knit town is devastated. But after some tenacious digging, Stan discovers Helga was pushed down the stairs—and that this picture-perfect New England town may hide some dark secrets.

An elderly spinster murdered. Thirty dogs in the house. Shelter overwhelmed. Help! When Maggie Ryan, a retired schoolteacher, is murdered, and over thirty dogs are discovered living in her home, the Cedar Bay Animal Shelter is stretched beyond its meager resources. Join Kelly, the owner of Kelly's Koffee Shop, and her husband Sheriff Mike, along with a bulldog puppy named Max, and Sanyu, an Akita guard dog, as they literally have to sniff out the murderer before they become the next victims.

When Judge Lundstrom is murdered in her office with her very own gavel leaving her little Pekingese behind, Cam and her crew set out to solve the case. But with Canal Days keeping her team busy, and a falling out between her last two Action Agency members, Cam finds herself searching for a new partner in crime. Josie Jensen, a mobile vet in town for the weekend, fits the bill. Between Josie's keen intuition and her knowledge of the shady bird conservation group that seems to be running the county election for judge, the two of them set out to catch the killer before he flies the coop!

Welcome to "Innvitation to Murder," a captivating cozy mystery set at the picturesque Magnolia Blossom Inn, nestled in the charming town of Clarkstown at the gateway to the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains just outside Charlottesville, VA. Meet Maddie Brooke, recent graduate of UVA Charlottesville, and a young woman who unexpectedly inherits the inn from her late grandmother, Polly Brooke. With the support of her best friends: computer wizard Lionel Hogan and intern physician Lily Chung, Maddie sets out to breathe new life into the inn and honor her grandmother's legacy while ...

We’re back in Spookie again for the tenth adventure. Sheriff Frank Lester is trying to solve two heinous murders, and, as usual, old lady Myrtle, who used to see ghosts all the time, but not so much lately, just has to get involved. By sheer determination and her usual stubbornness she forces the sheriff to let her help solve the crimes. Old Myrtle has other troubles, though. A strange ethereal white entity is stalking her, and she fears it’s the angel of death. Abigail is busy painting a mural for Vicki’s new chocolate shop, and Kate at The Delicious Circle has hired a homeless woman...

A deadly murder, a missing artifact, and Rose with Rex in a race to catch a killer. Rose Dela Cruz thought she was finally getting a break. A few days aboard the Midnight Tide to escape the chaos of her private investigation business. But when a rude guest is found dead, her peaceful getaway quickly spirals into a nightmare. Security insists it’s a simple accident, but Rose knows better. She saw something—just a glimpse—but it’s enough to make her heart race. The more she digs, the more she realizes everyone on board is hiding something. With her loyal Beagle, Rex, and her sister ...

As the town of Greenwich, Connecticut, counts down to a spooky celebration on October 31st, a horrifying murder leaves Melanie Travis pawing for clues in a hair-raising game of trick-or-treat.

A cosy mystery perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. Karen McLaren has organised what she believes will be the perfect Yuletide celebration: a murder mystery evening based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It’s being held at Club Britannia; attendees are attired in period costume, and traditional food is on the menu. Everything has been planned to perfection… …one of the guests dying, however, isn’t something that’s been scheduled. A fictional murder mystery transforming into a real murder investigation throws Castillo ...

Veronica Woodworth left her estate to her granddaughter, Elsie, when she passed away. Now, with the money from the inheritance, Elsie could open her very own flower shop. Her best friend, Dayton, thought the manor guest house would make the perfect bed and breakfast. Soon after they arrived, the house cat led Elsie right to the missing butler, murdered. All cats could be weird sometimes, but Florent seemed to be weird most of the time. Florent led Elsie straight to a hidden room in the kitchen and even helped her figure out how to open the door. In all of her time playing in the manor, she ...

When recent college graduate with an art major and no job prospects Tansy Silver suddenly inherits her deceased aunt’s Appalachian small-town lifestyle, she finds herself running a holistic herb shop business...and communicating back and forth in her mind with her wise(cracking) French bulldog companion Hank. Life seems pleasant and low-key. Except…. During one morning walk, Tansy and Hank come upon an odd sight. Rising up from the fountain in the town square, they spot a cheetah-print high heel shoe attached to the leg of another shop owner, Rose Hampton.

At a dinner for Swami Schwartz, the founder of the Palmetto Beach Yoga Institute, the food is fabulous and the dancing is delightful. That is, until Swami two-steps all over Kate Kennedy’s new shoes and then keels over dead after someone spikes his double espresso with cyanide. Who could have poisoned the yogi? Now Kate has to team up with her best friend Marlene to sort through suspects, including a shady business partner and a pretty yoga student—who may have shared more than a lotus position with Swami. - - - - - - - - - - - - - DEATH OF THE SWAMI SCHWARTZ by Noreen Wald A Henery ...

A baker opens up a new pastry shop exclusively for pets—but has to do a sleuthing job on the side when a chef turns up dead....

When Jeff Hubbard's vixen of an ex-wife, Amanda, asks for help avoiding her stalker, it's all Kendra can do not to hiss and scratch. But when that stalker turns up dead in Amanda's home, she makes Kendra an offer she can't refuse: solve the case, and Amanda will take her claws out of Jeff for good.

A light, cozy mystery in a small town with a puzzle loving, amateur female sleuth, quirky characters (human and canine), and enough flowers and pastries to fill your garden and your belly. Book 1 - Peonies and Peril Chloe Carson has no clue what’s next. Starting life from scratch after her husband’s passing, the sixty-year-old is back in her hometown to ready the family’s treehouse hotel for sale. But her six-month commitment heads into the weeds when the ornery garden club president is found pushing up daisies in her prized peony patch. With her aging mom and bff topping the list of ...

Discover how Meghan Truman, Sandy Bay's latest resident and new bakery owner, navigates her way through three murder mysteries as she gets to know the quirky characters in her adopted hometown after failing to make a career as an actress in Hollywood. She's finally started a relationship with Jack Irvin, a detective, but will she find time to build a romance while she has to deal with betrayals, ungrateful staff, culture clashes, and murder? The complete best-selling cozy mystery stories in one boxset!

Returning to Glasgow after a brief spell in his new island home has left Leger feeling homesick and heartbroken. His son and daughter have grown up without him, his beloved Ginger has found a new tom and a thief is running amok in the area while his former sidekick, Amber, is uninterested in catching the culprit. On the plus side, the extra pounds he gained during his brief retirement have done nothing to ruin his appeal with the local mollies. Leger faces uneasy choices. Should he help Amber collect clues and point her in the right direction? How can he win back Ginger? Did he make the ...

Still coming to terms with all the changes in their lives, Annabella decides it's time for the family to take a summer vacation. On the spur of the moment, she takes Leger and Bob back to the island to reconnect with Hugh and reminisce about old times. However, when a mysterious grey-haired man is discovered beaten and left for dead on the beach just as they arrive in the town, Leger decides to solve the case. It's not going to be easy since he's facing a lack of support and an injury to his paw but with the help of some new faces, Leger becomes extremely determined to solve the case.