Dog Cozy Mysteries

Professional women gather from all around Ohio to talk to schoolgirls about their careers. Jazz Ramsey has also signed up to give the girls a taste of her lifelong passion: cadaver dog training. She hides a few bones in the unused fourth floor of the school for Gus the dog to find. The girls are impressed when Gus easily finds the first bone, but then Gus heads confidently to a part of the floor where Jazz is sure no bones are hidden - at least, not any that she's put there. But Gus is a professional, and behind a door that no one has opened in ages, is a human skeleton.

Amidst the picturesque backdrop of Florence, Italy, Emmy award-winning chef, Dani Rosetti, finds herself entwined in a recipe of intrigue and suspense. Summoned by her cherished mentor, the ailing Signora Bruno, Dani is tasked with a crucial role: to evaluate and select the new chef-teacher for the esteemed cooking classes held at the Signora's majestic castle. But what should have been a delightful culinary sojourn takes a dark turn. Three contenders, each showcasing their culinary prowess, are plagued by mysterious threats warning them away from the coveted position. As fears mount, ...

In the charming town of Fox Drift in upstate NY, where quirky mysteries brew alongside artisanal coffee, Maude Fenwick, owner of The Velvet Fox vintage shop, is drawn into a tangled web of deception when a haunted teapot starts whistling ominously and a package of priceless vicuña yarn mysteriously arrives on her doorstep. As she delves into the secrets of the enigmatic Foxdown family, Maude uncovers a sinister conspiracy of art fraud and murder that stretches back decades. With her loyal Doodle, Charlie, and her steadfast friend Rue by her side, Maude races against time to unravel the ...

Iris finally landed her dream job as campaign manager for Aiden Duggin’s run for governor. Too bad it coincides with her once-in-a-lifetime wedding. How will she balance political rallies and press conferences with picking out the perfect dress and the most delicious wedding cake? Luckily, her two sisters will help. They all coordinated their weddings to be on the same day. One is marrying the creator of the Dream Droids franchise, and the other, a Dream Droid. Iris isn’t sure how she feels about her sister marrying a robot. More than that, Aiden’s campaign seems to come down to one ...

When a local gallery owner is murdered, Lili is asked to identify artists who graced an event she photographed two decades ago. As shadows of the past resurface, the couple's wedding concerns pale in comparison to the enigma unfolding before them. Lili digs deep into her memories, Steve scans the dark web for details about a crime that went unpunished, and Rochester sniffs out clues to help them both bring justice.

When a St. Pete native is killed in a hit and run, pet psychic Darwin Winters gets a vision from the victim's prized golden retriever that leads her to believe it was no accident. As suspects start piling up, Darwin finds herself in the middle of the dead woman's family and friends, not knowing who she can trust. Stories of artifacts and pirate legends, strange disturbances at the Pinellas Point Indian Mound, and show-dog shenanigans all add up to one thing...motive for murder.

Crime is at a lull in Sienna’s new hometown of Columbia, just south of Nashville, and she’s enjoying the extra time now devoted to her culinary passion in her boutique bakery... and to her new pet dog, Blondie... and of course her budding relationship with Pierre Delacroix. When a former key informant in a previously solved mystery comes by the bakery, Sienna discovers this woman and her husband are unsuspecting targets for ruin & destruction. But who is directing this well calculated destructive plan and why? Sienna’s string of victories in solving criminal mysteries appears to be ...

1930’s Chicago, spirits are still talking through Gregory Davenport — only this time their warnings are ominous. At the Hair of the Dog Club, Letty Carlyle thought she had left her past behind, but when her dangerous ex-boyfriend Mikey O’Shea arrives in the city, she knows trouble isn’t far behind. It all starts when maid Rose Flanagan discovers Samuel Insull, monopoly owner of the powerful utility company Commonwealth Edison, has been unable to avoid bankruptcy.

Thrift shop til someone drops... Going on the television show Trinket Traders was never plan “A” for thrift store owner Jessica Braun. But when business slows down, Jess agrees to one episode in hopes of picking sales back up. When a blizzard strikes and everyone is snowed in, trouble arises with the crew. By the time one of them is dead, no one can get in or out of Pine Grove. And Jess can’t get out of the mystery without getting her friends into more danger. What will she discover—about a murder and herself—as she takes on this investigation alone?

Read all of Cindy Blackburn's Cozy Mysteries for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where Santa Claus is due to arrive any day now, and Cassie Baxter is going nuts. Who wouldn’t go nuts? This is her first Christmas with her adopted son Truman, and she’s determined to make it memorable. But that human skull the kid found when he was searching for Christmas decorations in the attic wasn’t exactly part of the plan. And Joe Wylie, Cassie’s supposed boyfriend, isn’t making life any easier during this frantic week before the holiday either. Then there’s ...

If you like a cozy mystery series that has… A fun, clean whodunit series with twists and turns. Three generations of one family sleuthing together. Talking dog sleuths 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. With just two weeks to go before the wedding of Lily Thompson and Hayes Sterling, everything seems perfect. The bride-to-be is busy completing the last minute details for her dream wedding when disaster strikes - Hayes mysteriously disappears. Panic sets in ...

There's no such thing as magic. That's what Leger keeps telling himself. But following a girls' night out, Leger finds that he is gifted a voodoo doll of Peter. He can't help himself from whispering his thoughts to the effigy before Bob gets a hold of the doll and mistakes it for a chew toy. Within hours, Peter is found beaten to within an inch of his life. Leger takes on the case, determined to find those responsible for the assault on Peter. With the help of his daughter, Sparkle and her best friend, a frog named Simpson, he starts piecing together clues. When a dead black cat turns up on...

It's midsummer in the small town of Llanfair, and there's been an influx of pagans who are here for the festival. In the middle of all the joy, a small child goes missing. He's found quickly, but he's different now. Changed, somehow. A changeling? Such an accusation drives a wedge between Bron and Maddie, but as events take a darker turn, they must work together - against the clock - to rescue the soul of the boy...and the heart of the town.

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 ...

A murdered scientist. A missing will. A birding competition with deadly consequences. Julia Ross is ready for a relaxing Christmas vacation in the Florida Keys—until murder ruins her plans. Julia and her daughter, Becky, head down to the Keys for a month of birdwatching, snorkeling, and boating with her RV nomad friends, Dottie and Penelope. But things take a competitive turn when the dreaded Tampa Tanagers—their longtime birding rivals—show up for the prestigious annual Florida Keys birding competition. The Tanagers always win—probably by cheating. But this year, Dottie and ...

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?

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...

After Trinity Ashford’s dog, Sheba, digs up a dead body, danger lurks at every turn. Trinity hadn’t gone snooping for trouble this time. Trouble came for her. Somebody is very interested in the crime she helped solve a few months ago. Attacks and threats on her life have made Trinity determined to take down a killer before somebody is digging up her bones.

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 ...