Pet Mysteries

When Gloria Greyson's seventy-pound sheepdog tears through a hedgerow on a quiet morning walk and emerges with a scrap of high-end batik fabric in his teeth, Gloria thinks it's just Gus being Gus. Then she sees the police cars in the driveway next door, learns that Councilman Doug Pemberton is dead, and realizes that scrap of indigo-and-gold cloth doesn't belong anywhere near Chandler Lane. Someone brought it there — and Gloria is fairly certain she sold the original bolt. A limited fabric run, a handful of purchases, and a set of matching handmade tote bags lead Gloria into a tangle of ...

When Gloria Greyson's morning walk along the harbor takes an unexpected turn — courtesy of her seventy-five-pound sheepdog's nose — she finds herself standing in the doorway of the old Kettle Sail Loft, staring at a crime scene. The victim is Victor Strand, a flashy out-of-town developer whose plans to demolish Wharf Street and replace it with luxury rentals had made him the most unpopular man in Patchwork Place. Now he's dead, and the list of people who wanted him gone is longer than a bolt of broadcloth. But as Gloria starts pulling threads, she discovers that Strand's development ...

The Coastal Craft Fair has come to Patchwork Place, and Gloria Greyson couldn't be more excited. Her quilting shop booth is stocked, her best friend Bev's lemon scones are transcendent, and the whole town is buzzing — until a glamorous visiting textile artist is found dead at her display and a talented local quilter becomes the prime suspect. Gloria knows the accusation doesn't stitch together, but with half the town whispering and the police asking pointed questions, she'll need more than intuition to unravel the truth. Armed with sharp-eyed friends, two teenagers who notice everything, ...

Gloria Greyson loves three things: her family, her quilting shop, and the annual Patchwork Place Quilt Show. But when a bitter rivalry between two quilters ends in murder — and a mysterious quilt is found draped over the victim — Gloria can't help pulling at the threads. With her best friend Bev supplying scones and speculation in equal measure, her quilting circle offering sharp eyes and sharper wit, and her shaggy Old English Sheepdog nosing into places he shouldn't, Gloria sets out to unravel a mystery stitched together by years of secrets. Welcome to Patchwork Place, a charming ...

When Gloria Greyson discovers the body of a beloved quilter floating near the Driftwood Marina pilings on a foggy morning, the police call it an accidental drowning. But Gloria notices details that don't add up — the wrong shoes for a woman who never set foot near the water without rubber soles, and a pair of reading glasses folded too neatly on a dock post. Something happened on that dock, and Gloria isn't buying the official story. The victim had recently inherited her reclusive aunt's estate, including a stunning mariner's compass quilt that she believed held a hidden secret. Now the ...

When quilting shop owner Gloria Greyson agrees to teach a workshop at the Seabreeze Quilting Retreat, she's expecting a relaxing weekend of fabric, friendship, and Bev Hollister's legendary crab puffs. But when the retreat's celebrity guest of honor is found dead in the craft studio before dawn — strangled with a length of jewel-toned embroidery floss from the welcome kits given to every attendee — Gloria's weekend takes a very different turn. With the lodge locked down and forty-three quilters trapped under one roof, suspicion falls fast on the designer who publicly accused the victim ...

Jolene Hartgrave, here! I went from being a top dog lawyer to a hangdog pet psychic in the ruff part of town, all thanks to a pesky curse that gave me the gift of gabbing with animals. But my luck is finally looking up. I’ve teamed up with a hottie police officer and his snarky, lie-sniffing German shepherd to catch criminals. From a murdered fashion icon spinning a web of lies to the killed curator of an occult museum, I’m doggedly helping the police bring the bad guys to justice.

A cosy mystery compilation perfect for fans of Sally Smith, Steve Higgs, LJ Ross, Robert Thorogood, and Richard Osman. When she relocates to Spain’s Costa del Sol, Karen McLaren turns her back on an unfaithful husband and a long teaching career. She arrives at the Club Britannia complex for the over-60s carrying many plans for her future… …finding herself investigating crimes along with an eccentric group of Spanish and expat friends isn’t one of them. But Karen discovers she has a real talent as an amateur sleuth. She’s aided by her sharp intellect, the expert lip-reading skills ...

He tries to live and let live. But when a killer drops by for Xmas, can this retired copper keep an innocent from going down for the crime? England, 1964. Ex-police inspector Tom Ramsay worries the world has left him behind. Thinking a trip to ring in the season is just the ticket, he agrees to a shared vacation with his assistant, her parents, and his loyal dog. But soon after they arrive at the hotel, the good tidings take a deadly dive when his assistant’s mother is found crouched over a corpse holding a knife. Snowed in without an official constable on hand, the retiree temporarily ...

Three charming whodunits. One cozy vineyard. Endless secrets worth uncorking. Welcome to Los Robles, a sun-soaked wine country town where the grapes are ripe, the gossip is flowing, and murder is never off the menu. Recently widowed Avery Parker returns to her family’s vineyard hoping for peace—but instead, she finds herself pulled into a trio of small-town mysteries. With her golden retriever Sprinkles by her side and a tight-knit circle of wine-loving friends behind her, Avery uncovers secrets that don’t stay bottled for long. Murder at the Festival The Winter Wine Festival is in ...

For the first time in sixteen years, Lara Caphart has returned to her hometown of Whisker Jog, New Hampshire. She wants to reconnect with her estranged Aunt Fran, who's having some difficulty looking after herself - and her eleven cats. Taking care of a clowder of kitties is easy, but keeping Fran from being harassed by local bully Theo Barnes is hard. The wealthy builder has his sights set on Fran's property and is determined to make her an offer she doesn't dare refuse.

A light, cozy mystery series in a quaint Bavarian Christmas town with a fun loving, amateur female sleuth, her adorable rescue cocker spaniel, and enough garden gnomes to fill a museum. Book 1 - Deck the Santa Chloe Carson is excited for her long-awaited family reunion. But as they gather in a snow-clad village to plan their aging mother’s dream of opening a restaurant, the old lady’s habit of spreading garden gnomes around town leads to a panicked pilgrimage. And the mayhem continues when their visit to the nutcracker museum reveals Kris Kringle has come to an unmerry demise. With a ...

During the eerie shutdown that descended upon California in March 2020, the world seemed to lose its sparkle, plunging into an unnerving darkness. But amidst the chaos, behold the courageous Emily, a talented programmer, determined to defy the fear and embrace a sliver of joy. Little did she suspect that her quest for solace would unleash an astonishing whimsical adventure, one that would fill her home with not just one but three enchanting feline companions. As destiny would have it, two more mysterious feline wonders would join their ranks, accompanied by a spirited roommate who brought ...

She should say no. She’s not a detective after all. But how can she? When Felicity Philips receives a panicked call from an old friend, there simply isn’t a way that she can turn him down. Edward, the jeweller to the crown, is in deep trouble and he cannot tell the police. His terrible truth must be kept secret. But what is his motivation for calling Felicity? Does he really believe she is the only one who can help? Or are his motivations more personal and dark than he is letting on? With her usual cast of supporting misfits, Felicity is going to see what she can do … … but when she...

Welcome to Cedar Grove where flower festivals bloom year-round, neighbors know your business, and murder has a way of crashing even the coziest celebrations. Follow florist Iris Bennett and her one-eyed cat Winston as small-town secrets unravel one mystery at a time. Once you arrive, you may never want to leave. Hyacinths & Homicide When florist Iris Bennett agrees to judge Cedar Grove’s Spring Festival flower competition, she expects colorful blooms, not to find a local businessman dead beneath his prized hyacinths. As rumors spread through town, Iris and her one-eyed cat Winston uncover...

Dixie Hemingway is a pet sitter for some of Florida's most pampered pets. But when she happens upon a man drowned in a cat's water bowl, Dixie's sleuthing powers from her time as a deputy sheriff return full-force. And as more bodies keep turning up, she'd better find out whodunit.

A Valentine’s wedding. A poisoned toast. A dead groom who planned to be the killer. When Rodger Holloway dies during his rehearsal dinner at the Bradford Inn, Emma Bradford is pulled into another dangerous mystery. What she discovers is shocking. Rodger was a con artist who planned to murder his bride after the wedding and frame the Inn for another tragic death. But someone beat him to it. As Emma follows the trail of secrets, she realizes the real target was never the groom. It was the bride. And the killer is still dangerously close. With greed disguised as romance and manipulation ...

Gwen Franklin is looking forward to spending her retirement drinking her favorite coffee and reading mystery novels. Those peaceful plans are brought to heel by her best friend, Nora. Sporting stiletto heels, leggings, and a "more is better" makeup routine, 50-something Nora Goldstein has a penchant for marrying - and divorcing - rich men. Now that Gwen's got free time, Nora figures they should start a dog-walking and pet-sitting service together. But it's far from a walk in the park when the corpse of Linda Fletcher is found in Nora's kitchen.

Della's tranquil evening at a dinner party spirals into a chilling mystery when a corpse is discovered in the depths of a notorious cave, catapulting her into a dark investigation that rattles the serene Ozark Mountains. A decade-old secret, hidden amidst the stalactites, beckons Della into a world where the echoes of illegal activities still linger. As she defies the pleading Sheriff Metcalf, who harbors his own secret — a burgeoning, protective affection for her — Della wrestles with the whispers of the past, a convict's tales, a lover's sorrow, and a sister's grief. This cavern isn't...

When Jane's husband left her and their children for greener pastures, she had no choice but to take as many housecleaning jobs as she could get to support them. Little did she know that during one of those jobs she would discover that a valuable ring her client owned had been stolen. Even more unexpected is when her client asks her to investigate the theft and find out who stole the ring. Jane soon discovers she has a knack for solving crimes as well as locating a treasure that has been missing for over a hundred years. When she looked at a long-lost map that a treasure seeker had ...