Nailing a murderer is difficult… but so is dealing with a cranky talking dog. When the owner of Hammer and Nail Hardware is found dead, Gina's most loyal customer, Erika, becomes the prime suspect. Despite having every reason to kill Molly Burton, Erika vehemently denies involvement and pleads with Gina to help uncover the real murderer. With almost all evidence pointing to Erika, Gina and her talking dog, Daisy, along with Deputy Trevor Hutchinson, delve into the secrets concealed behind the aisles of the hardware store. However, the clues they unearth leave them with more questions than answers. Adding to the chaos, Gina takes in a bonded pair of dogs who prefer solitude. Daisy is determined to break them up, despite Gina's pleas to let them be. As danger escalates, can Gina and Daisy hammer out the details and expose the true murderer?

Enjoy this humorous cozy mystery box set with quirky characters by USA Today best selling author Carly Winter… Someone killed a man. Someone set her up to take the fall. When a local bar owner is murdered, Gina Dunner doesn't give the event much notice—until the police find her DNA at the crime scene. With no known connection to the victim, Gina realizes she’s being framed. Alongside her quirky, talking dog, Daisy, Gina sets out to clear her name and uncover the real killer. She unearths a suspect list full of unsavory characters—each seemingly more guilty than the last. But none of them had the opportunity to plant the incriminating evidence. Could the killer and the person framing her be different people? As Gina and her friends hatch a desperate plan to reveal the murderer and discover who planted her DNA, a shocking revelation comes to light. It will shake Gina to her core, and the citizens of Heywood may never be the same again. If you love cozy mysteries featuring a sassy talking dog, a small town, a sense of community, and a bit of romance, then this cozy mystery series is for you!

No one expected to cast a vote for murder on election day... The small town of Heywood is abuzz with excitement as it votes for a new Sheriff. But when a body turns up at the polling station, the tragic death halts everything—and what initially appears to be an untimely passing soon reveals itself as a cleverly concealed murder. With suspicion hanging in the air, the acting Sheriff reluctantly turns to amateur sleuth Gina and her sassy talking dog, Daisy, to help crack the case. But things quickly take a personal twist: all the evidence points to Trevor—Gina's boyfriend. Determined to clear his name, Gina and Daisy dig deep into the victims’ life. However, someone doesn’t want them snooping around. As the pair face increasing threats, Gina realizes the only way to uncover the truth is to embrace her past, even if it means calling in favors from her less-than-law-abiding family—and maybe bending a few rules herself. With the election on the line, Gina must find the murderer before they follow through with the threats and Gina’s voting days are over… permanently.

An innocent has never looked so guilty… When a girl is found dead at an all-night house party, the sheriff accuses Gina’s son, Jacob, of being the murderer. Despite the evidence stacked up against him, Gina is determined to find the real killer and bring them to justice. However, her quest for the truth is complicated by two unexpected obstacles: the fluffy, blonde puppy unexpectedly in her care, and the return of her long-estranged mother. As she works to track down the murderer with her talking dog, Daisy, at her side, Gina realizes that her unscrupulous family history just might come in handy in helping her solve the case. But how far will a mother go to prove her child’s innocence?

A dead chef is bad for business… and so is being accused of murder. When restaurant owner, Sally Turner, finds her chef murdered, she realizes she’s in deep trouble… especially when she was the last one to see the victim alive and they’d been arguing when she left him. She turns to Gina for help in finding the real killer. As Gina assists Deputy Trevor Hutchison exploration into the chef’s past, they find a cast of unsavory characters, lies and danger. Amidst the investigation, an unexpected guest - a rambunctious golden retriever named Zeus - lands on Gina’s doorstep. Juggling the search for a murderer and managing the mischievous canine tests Gina’s patience, leading to conflict with those around her. With her talking dog, Daisy, at her side, will Gina be able to find the destructive Zeus a suitable home and navigate the investigation without becoming a victim herself?

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