Funny Dog

When Bridie is snowed in over Christmas at Midwinter Hall, the season of goodwill hasn't got a chance as her gorgeous boss hates Christmas. Can Bridie perform her own Christmas miracle and persuade Ned to unite with the staff and the problem neighbour, to celebrate their Yuletide festivities together? After meeting a strange, otherworldly girl in the Midwinter woods at the solstice, will Bridie's own prejudices undergo a change and make her believe in the supernatural at last? Will the Midwinter Spirit affect them all? Join the residents of Midwinter Hall, including two dogs, a horse, two ...

Kyla has three simple desires: 1. To make the perfect deviled egg. 2. To survive her new boss (who happens to be her boyfriend’s aunt.) 3. To be granted three wishes by a genie. As it stands right now, her third desire might be the only one in reach...but that is until Luke’s genie lamp disappears. When whoever has the lamp gives it a simple rub, all Luke’s freedom will disappear in one big poof. And with his freedom goes Kyla’s first real relationship in years, any plans either of them had for the future, and the first home Kyla’s had since her parents passed away. But Kyla is a ...

Rhett is strong. He’s heroic. He’s what every woman wants… …if only his wife would notice. Even without superpowers, Rhett fights side-by-side with Rayne, his superhero wife. Together, they’ve kept Summercoast safe for over eight years by defeating all sorts of dark forces. That was until now… There’s a new supervillain in town: a mad scientist with abilities this couple has never seen before. Dark Lightning is the first supervillain with powers stronger than Rayne’s, and the first villain that she can’t defeat. It’s like he knows everything about her—and it’s not ...

After sneaking out of the back garden to chase a stupid crow, Hedgedog finds herself living on the streets, lost and all alone. With the help of veteran police sniffer dog Snoot, she soon finds a home inside a hedge. She can survive for now by watching TV and stuffing her little doggy face, but for how long? And will she ever get adopted by a family and find the home she truly deserves?

"Join Shey on her journey as a first-time multiple pets owner as she adopts and raises her beloved puppy, Pluto. Through the ups and downs of training, love, and companionship, and the search for Pluto when he goes missing, Shey discovers the true meaning of responsibility and the rewards of pet ownership. Experience the joys and challenges of pet care and learn valuable lessons about the importance of preventative care, recognizing the signs of illness, and balancing responsibilities with different pets. This book will give you a newfound appreciation for the special bond between humans ...

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?

A deadly premonition. A killer at large. A group of suspicious vendors. Maybe hosting a craft fair during Halloween was a bad idea. When a craft fair comes to the small town of Crystal Falls during Halloween, no one expects the event to end in murder. To make matters worse, all the evidence points to Cliff, the man Luke’s mom is in love with, as the prime suspect. Luke makes it a personal quest to help his mom, but as incriminating clues are discovered, he starts to wonder if Cliff’s innocence is a sure thing. The investigation intensifies as the craft fair vendors reveal hidden secrets...

Book One. A bedtime story about the Adventures of the Abbey Mice. For children who love to allow their imaginations to run free.

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A POISONED SCONE: When a customer drops dead in the cafe during the lunch rush Olive is horrified. What's worse, the cause of death was one of her delicious scones. Now solving the case has become personal; not only does Olive want to solve the murder in order to explain the mystery she also needs to clear her name. A COSY COMMUNITY: Despite protesting her innocence, only her two best friends, Millie and Blythe, and the ...

When a bomb kills scores of people on a Minneapolis light-rail train, newspaper reporter Skeeter Hughes sets out to find the terrorist. Is it someone from Minnesota's huge Somali community? Is it a computer-savvy bank embezzler? Or someone totally unexpected? Skeeter vows to find the killer for reasons both professional and personal. One of the dead is her best friend, who also happens to be the city's mayor. Wise-cracking Skeeter struggles under the crush of being a mom and wife in a rocky marriage and with an employer always on the brink of bankruptcy. But like a multi-faceted diamond ...

When Pegasus Quincy, sheriff’s deputy, steps into the leaky rowboat to investigate a murder at a mysterious artists’ colony, her troubles have just begun. A new detective blames Peg when she gets snake bit. A friend gets caught in a drug raid and asks Peg’s assistance. Her new roomie monopolizes the kitchen, until Peg’s coonhound Reckless eats too many French macarons. And then there is the cat lady who accuses Peg of stealing a valuable painting. Surely Peg wouldn’t do that, would she? Join Pegasus Quincy as she delves into the nefarious underworld of art auctions, mid-century ...

She’s settling into a new life. But when a fishing trip totally capsizes, can she get a friend off the hook for murder? Elizabeth Trout still feels awkward living back home. Discovering a BFF from her raucous high-school days has become the perfect mom is as weird as staying with her mother while awaiting construction of her new home. But she’s shaken to her core when her newlywed husband and beloved dog are nearly blown out of the water in a dockside explosion which leaves another woman dead … and her bestie is arrested for the crime. To clear her friend, Elizabeth and her spouse set...

The only thing between Luke Cooper and a murder rap is his dog.The loss of his job sends Luke crawling back to his hometown with his dog, Bandit. Desperate for cash, he agrees to be the subject of his uncle’s lab experiment.When he wakes up, his uncle is dead--and his dog is talking to him.Since the police find only Luke at the scene of the murder, things aren’t looking good for him. Fortunately, Bandit finds a clue that might lead to the true killer.With the help of his mom, his childhood friend, and his chatty dog, Luke searches for the murderer...but can he find the truth before he ...

A baking competition. A small-town sabotage. And one Boston Terrier with a nose for trouble. Claire Fisher thought judging the Marigold Lake Summer Bake-Off would be a sweet break from B&B chaos—until flaky pastries start turning into full-blown mysteries. Someone is tampering with ingredients, swapping labels, and sabotaging recipes. When her late aunt’s beloved shortbread formula becomes the saboteur’s next target, Claire has no choice but to follow the crumbs. With the help of her sarcastic best friend Hannah, an increasingly suspicious Detective Matt Hale, and Sadie—the Boston ...

A mysterious death in the past leads to trouble in the present. When one of her historic hotel staff members is shot, Eve concludes that it must be connected to a shooting that happened at the same location 46 years ago. While hosting the eclectic group of old hotel employees, her attempts to find the truth prove problematic. Heavily guarded secrets from the past and present prevent her from determining the current level of danger. Although the challenge of discovering the truth behind the near half-century shooting proves daunting, with the use of old photographs, newspaper archives, her ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that “one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A SMALL-TIME ART HEIST: When two separate robberies take place at the Fitzwilliam Museum simultaneously, while Olive and Hugo are visiting the galleries, they set about investigating who could have committed the crimes. A COSY COMMUNITY: Meanwhile, Blythe faces a romantic dilemma when she's forced to decide between the two conflicting sides of her heart: being a bookshop owner or becoming a wife. And Olive has to confront ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A COLD CASE AT CHRISTMAS: After officially launching her Biscuit Tin Detective Agency, Olive is delighted when she receives her first case. Miss Westmacott asks her to investigate a cold case: the disappearance of her sister, Enid, over 50 years ago. Having waited months for a bite, the detective agency café is finally in business! A COSY COMMUNITY: Together with Hugo, Olive reopens the case and tracks down the remaining ...

Welcome to the wackiest Halloween caper this side of the pumpkin patch! Join Calvin, a mischievous mastermind with a heart of gold, and his loyal beagle Pudge, a snack-sniffing, pumpkin-chasing hero with a nose for trouble, as they launch into their most gourd-geous adventure yet! When the town’s prized pumpkin mysteriously vanishes just days before the Great Punkin' Chunkin’ Festival, Calvin and Pudge spring into action. With a homemade slingshot, a backpack full of snacks, and a wild imagination, they set off to solve the mystery, outwit sneaky suspects, and make sure pumpkins will ...

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something...askew? Sophie has just received her first advance check for her delectable dog biscuits. With the extra cash, she hires another employee, freeing up some time to try her hand at baking cakes, just like her grandmother. Her skills are put to the test when an out-of-town bride asks her to make a stunning cake and other delicious pastries for her destination wedding since her fiance' was just diagnosed as celiac. There’s a catch, though. The wedding is in a week and Sophie has to be on-site for several days. Right before she ...

If there was one piece of advice Olive Crisp always followed, it was that "one should never attempt to solve a crime on an empty stomach..." 1970s. Cambridge, England. A BODY IN THE GRAVEYARD: When Olive stumbles upon a dead body while walking Biscuit one morning, she decides to investigate. The bumbling police force aren't making much progress with the local community but Olive, with a combination of her charm and delicious baked goods, manages to persuade potential witnesses to open up and reveal secrets about the victim and clues that could lead to the catching of his killer. A COSY ...