HEEL

A Paws & Probable Cause Mystery

The gala was glittering. The hostess was charming. By morning, she was dead.

Dr. Wren Calloway is finally settling into her new life in Tidal Cove, Maine. She has a cozy cottage, a budding romance with the local veterinarian, and a found family that feels like home. When she's invited to the legendary Thorne Christmas Gala, she expects an evening of champagne and society drama—not a front-row seat to murder.

Margot Thorne was the undisputed queen of Tidal Cove's elite. Generous philanthropist. Gracious hostess. And, as Wren quickly discovers, a woman with more enemies than friends. When Margot is found dead in her study the morning after the party, her beloved show dog Duchess won't let anyone near the body—except Wren.

As a veterinary behaviorist, Wren knows that traumatized animals can be powerful witnesses. Duchess saw everything that happened that night. She knows who killed her mistress. And she's terrified of someone in that house.

Now Wren must decode the signals only the dog can give, navigating a maze of family secrets, old grudges, and decades of corruption. Because Margot Thorne wasn't just murdered—she was silenced. And the people responsible will do anything to keep their secrets buried.

With Christmas approaching and a killer watching her every move, Wren is running out of time. The animals always know who to trust. The question is whether Wren can uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.

Perfect for fans of: Krista Davis's Paws & Claws Mysteries, Miranda James's Cat in the Stacks series, and Sofie Kelly's Magical Cats Mysteries.

Heel is the second book in the Paws & Probable Cause cozy mystery series. A clean read with no graphic violence, a developing romantic subplot, and all the cozy Christmas atmosphere you crave.

Series reading order:

1. STAY
2. HEEL
3. DOWN
4. COME
5. SIT
6. GUARD