Jen Lammit just wanted a fresh, new start in a small town. She needed to move on from her past and thought that Hansville, Texas would be the perfect place to settle down and start over. But just like her keen observation skills got her in trouble in the past, they seem to be leading her into more trouble in this new town. As a professional dog breeder, Jen has always been very good at spotting characteristics about dogs. She was really good at what she did and hopes to continue her passion for breeding dogs in this new town, but the more she learns about the town folk, the more they draw her in. Especially when she discovers a man who tries to commit suicide in his garage by leaving the car running. But when the Sheriff arrests the wife, someone Jen knows could never hurt a fly, Jen starts to suspect that the man was not only murdered, but it will take some time to find the real killer. As Jen gets settled in this small town, she will start to unravel much of the grapevine and all the rumors circulating town. In just a few weeks, she’ll truly get to know a lot of people around town, including their dark pasts. And the more Jen digs, the deeper she’ll discover the truths amongst all the rumors. And the more she learns, the more dangerous her life becomes.

Cute enough to die for.

Jen can’t help herself when she notices a small crowd gathering at the fair she is attending with her boyfriend, Toby. As the couple neared the crowd, they realize it wasn’t to watch a performance, but to witness a fair worker being rushed into the back of an ambulance. Toby quickly explains that the man is actually a big volunteer in the community and comes from a very wealthy family in town. Jen can’t help but be curious as to what happened to the man, and even more curious when a simple cause of food poisoning becomes deadly. Desperate for help, the man's family reaches out to Jen to see if she can sniff anything out. It's not long before she uncovers a string of suspicious deaths with some very strange connections. Can't a lady just have some peace and quiet with her dogs?

Mary McGill’s Christmas turns less than jolly when she gets wrapped up in a murder mystery in this debut cozy with “a charming cast of canines” (Kirkus Reviews). A pillar of her small California town, retired schoolteacher Mary McGill has a finger in every pie and a place on every committee. Usually, everything Mary organizes runs smoothly. But this year, the town’s annual Christmas pageant hits a snag with the discovery of a blood-stained corpse lying in the manger—and a cowering black-and-white cocker spaniel puppy right beside the body. Two local children report seeing a shadowy figure fleeing the scene, but there are no clues as to the murderer’s identity. If Mary can figure out what the purebred pup was doing there, she’ll be one step closer to finding the killer. But as someone who knows nothing about puppies, purebred or otherwise, Mary needs to scratch beneath the surface before more than the Christmas pageant goes to the dogs . . . “Dog-loving cozy fans will welcome Delaney’s series launch, an extension of her Ellie McKenzie series . . . Christmas cheer, puppies, and cute, resourceful children add to the fun.” —Publishers Weekly

Small town antics and a murder; Cameron is deep in the thick of it all in this cozy mystery. The first to discover the body is always a suspect and she works hard to clear her name, with the help of her intrepid group of community service workers. With a cast of suspects a leash long, a missing puppy and a house full of dogs to care for, Cameron has her work cut out for her. The town will never be the same again. Small town cozy at its best

He’s had a troubled past… but is he a killer? When Gina Dunner’s brother, Vic, is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Gina isn’t surprised. Living the life of a womanizing ranch hand with questionable friends and a lifetime of bad choices had to catch up with him at some point. After the Sheriff announces she has the right man, Vic vehemently denies the murder. When he begs Gina to help prove his innocence, she attempts to puts her doubts aside, despite him being the last one to see the woman alive. She and her rescue mutt, Daisy—a sweet, yet sassy, talking dog—start sniffing around into their own investigation. Will Gina and Daisy stumble onto the truth to exonerate Vic, or will the killer come for Gina next? Journey with amateur sleuths, Gina and Daisy, through the twists and turns of “Dog Treats and Death,” a tale of family, betrayal, and the enduring bond between a woman and her extraordinary canine companion.

Storm Tinsdale is happy with her organized, quiet life... but that is all about to change! When a lost puppy named Archie finds her, things get very complicated, starting with the puppy leading Storm to the body of his murdered owner. Storm agrees to look after the dog, but insisted it is only until the owner's family is ready to take Archie back. In the meantime, Storm decides to quicken the process by trying to find the murderer herself. As Storm investigates the clues that surface, Archie wiggles his way into her life and heart. It becomes apparent that the murdered man's wife doesn't want the dog, but Storm finds she does. Using Archie to help her, Storm learns more and more about the victim, putting them both in danger. Will Archie find a safe and happy home, or is Storm's investigation leading them both into danger?

A deliciously doggie mystery A hound with a nose for trouble and a heart for romance stirs up both in this small-town cozy mystery. Fairmont loves his new lady, Zella, with all the exuberance of a once abandoned dog. A fluffy dog bed, delicious meals, and exceptional company - what more could a dog want? Everything's grand...until he sniffs out a dead body. Zella's new life began with the addition of an adoring spotted dog, but adopting Fairmont is only the beginning. Soon she's got a new home, a new town, and a new name. A lovely beginning that's spoiled only by the corpse in her otherwise perfect backyard. Can Zella, Fairmont, and all their new friends in White Sage find the murderer before Zella's fresh new start turns deadly? Fairmont-approved dog training tips and recipes included!