Funny Dog

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 ...

Jason Mckinney never expected to find a zombie on the downstairs toilet, but apparently, everything eventually runs out of toilet paper at the worst possible time. Enter the *Federated Alliance of Rare Things, specifically created for those embarrassing bathroom moments, and the McKinney family, recruited as the latest Saviour of the Bog Roll. The paycheque is out of this world. Jason has kids, a house that needs some desperate upkeep, and a chupacabra falling in love with him. Life as a saviour is interesting, sometimes terrifying, and frequently lavender scented.

One wedding party, two jilted lovers, and three ill-behaved dogs. Can they add up to love? Numbers-guy and best man Price Robertson dances with the maid of honor, and sparks ignite. She gets him. He hasn’t ventured into a relationship since a heart-wrenching rejection years back. But, it’s pointless. He’ll never see her again. Dancing with Price is amazing, but Annika Dearborn needs this wedding to end so she can get back to studying. Being a returning student is rough. If she’d never quit school for Mr. Wrong years ago, she wouldn’t be in this mess. Too bad the Price is leaving. ...

He’s determined to prove his friend innocent of homicide. He may make things worse… When Marty’s surfer-dude pal is arrested for murder, he must squeeze his amateur sleuthing into his packed schedule. With his high-tech job busier than ever and his nieces’ antics sidetracking him, Marty’s ready for a Thanksgiving holiday. All he has to do is solve two murders. But if he can’t even convince his sister to bake his favorite chocolate pie, how can he hope to save his friend? With the help of his girlfriend, some wacky coworkers and Buddy the rambunctious Labrador, Marty sets out to ...

Nestled between fast track Ft. Lauderdale and nouveau riche Boca Raton, the once sleepy beach town of Palmetto is plagued by progress. The latest news has Ocean Vista condo board president Stella Sajak and other residents in an uproar. Developers plan to raze the property and put up a glitzy resort. But when Stella says she’ll go to City Hall and fight this to the death, no one thinks to take her statement literally. And when Kate Kennedy begins to investigate the murder, she discovers that this little corner of the sunshine state is cursed with corruption, unsavory characters, and a very...

Widowed with two teenaged kids and a business to run, Rebecca would rather mow through five hundred poodle cuts than think about dating. But when veteran quarterback Matt Johnson shows up to buy a Chihuahua, his irresistible grin rocks her world—until Matt’s ex decides she wants him back and Rebecca’s daughter announces she’s against her mom dating. Rebecca now has a choice—crawl back into her realm of dogs or fight for the powerful love that fills her soul.

Duke is not your average beagle—he’s a one-year-old ball of energy with a nose for excitement and a talent for causing hilarious trouble! Whether he’s diving into mud puddles, starting a midnight howl concert, chasing butterflies (and bees!), or getting into a stinky situation with a skunk, Duke’s days are never boring. With his wildlife friends—Nibbles the squirrel, Milo the raccoon, Pep the skunk, and more—Duke turns even the simplest days into unforgettable adventures. But no matter how much trouble he gets into, there’s always one thing he can count on: his loving owner, ...

Amy Kate Anderson is Southern trouble in high heels. A Fire— A Murder— What’s happened to her quiet little town of Pine Lake? Book shop owner, Amy Kate Anderson, thought she was having the worse day ever … until they wheeled a body out of the coffee shop next door and her friend, Matt Murphy, co-owner of the Beans and Leaves, became the number one suspect for the DA. Can Amy Kate find a way to help her friend and keep her dreams for her bookshop from going up in smoke? Or will the handsome Lieutenant Gabe Cooper have his way and leave Amy Kate fishing for clues among the ashes? In ...

An entertaining and humorous read for any dog lover. This is a light-hearted story of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, his quirks and foibles, some of his canine friends, and his adventures out on the streets with his disabled busking master. Illustrated with over 150 photographs. The book is written in the dog's voice from a dog's eye view of the world - from Christmas to bus rides, from swimming to sleeping, from walkies to human quirks. It also explores the interesting Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed of dog, as well as giving insights into life as a street musician.

The world is going to the dogs. If that be true, perhaps it would be wise to make friends with them. "25" is a whimsical plunge down the rabbit hole of designer dogs, kennel competitions and our search to find sanity in an unforgiving world through our dear canine pals. "25" is a beautifully illustrated book that also offers sweet inspiration and reminders about how much dogs mean to we puny and imperfect humans. It's written by one of America's top newspaper columnist and the most prolific humorist and satirist in world history — John Boston.

The North Wind and the Sun ******************************* " One day in late spring with the sun shining strong She announced to the North Wind, “You do not belong!” “It’s time you must leave, so things can get hot.” But the North Wind said simply, “Oh, no, I will not.” ********** About Aesop’s Fables ****** Who was Aesop, and why are his fables famous all over the world? In fact, very little is known about this mysterious Ancient Greek figure. He is thought to have been a slave originally from Africa, but even that isn’t known for certain. But his stories, with their ...

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 ...

Read all of Cindy Blackburn's Cozy Mysteries for FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Small sleuth, tiny town, unfailing fun. Welcome to Lake Elizabeth, Vermont, where the water is blue, the mountains are green, and Cassie Baxter is going nuts. Who wouldn’t go nuts in a town this size? What possessed Cassie to move in with her father? And why do they have to live next door to a mad scientist? A sexy mad scientist. Does such a thing even exist? And speaking of existing, what happened to the dead redhead? You know, the one Cassie found, and then lost? What’s up with that? Cassie Baxter intends to ...

Thrift shop til someone drops... Welcome to Pine Grove, where Minnesota nice is just a suggestion, and the sheriff is a real dog. Turning her garage into a thrift store was a lakeside picnic compared to having her mother come to visit. And when the scandalously young boyfriend she brought with her disappears, Jessica Braun has her work cut out for her. With the help of the canine sheriff and her new friends in town, Jess will have to think fast to keep her mother from taking the blame for the body that turns up. And as if a mother and a murder aren’t enough, her shop faces competition ...

A funny, fast paced, feel-good comedy keeping you guessing to the end. When Ellie and Ben strike up a friendship and decide to travel to the Lake District together in a campervan called Brienne neither of them mentions that they are escaping from their pasts. What follows is a fast-paced farcical adventure with hair raising encounters as Ellie and Ben, try and keep one step ahead of their pursuers. This hilarious romp has laughs, tears, nail-biting suspense and romance. Camping on the Run is written in our usual light-hearted, tongue in cheek, heart-warming, feel good style. We hope you ...

"Nuevo perro" **************** Fue un día terrible para el alegre y negro gato ¡Sus padres adoptaron a un perro, en un solo rato! Un caniche tan pequeño que no podía dañar a un ratón Actuaba como si mandara en la casa y creía tener la razón.

In Roslyn, scents are killer—and sometimes, so are the neighbors. Nati Butler's dreams of bottling the perfect perfume have turned into a nightmare. Stuck in quirky Roslyn, Washington after a failed marriage and career collapse, Nati’s only escape is her beloved perfumery—until grumpy neighbor Old Man Joe ends up dead, clutching a sample vial of her unfinished masterpiece. Now, Nati’s stuck with Joe’s slobbering bulldog, Salvador, a growing list of eccentric suspects, and a mounting suspicion that someone’s framing her. With the handsome town firefighter complicating more than ...

Can this swoon-worthy hero turn Dani's dreams into reality? Sure, Wade Spencer is easy on the eyes, has that Southern charm, and comes from a good family, but Dani has been burned by the like before and she’s not fool enough to try it again. But her little girl sees a potential daddy. Seeing how Wade showers her daughter with all the love the girl’s father has denied her, Dani can’t help but warm up to the idea of giving love another try. Wade has a lot going on—a mother with a life-threatening illness to look after, four younger siblings to keep in line, and a farm to run. That ...

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...

A grumpy innkeeper. A dead guest. Can he solve the locked-room mystery before his business crumbles into chaos? Imagine “Grumpy Old Men” meets “Schitt's Creek.” In the heart of Redwoods Country, where even the towering trees whisper secrets, there's an innkeeper who's anything but welcoming. Meet Andy Shirley—a man who's made grumpiness an art form, detesting both guests and life's little inconveniences. Now a dead guest and a killer on the loose threaten not only Andy's solitude but his livelihood. His cherished wife’s memory keeps him tethered to the small-town bed and ...