Dog Town Cozy Romance Mysteries

A Rescue Dog and an Unexpected Date with Destiny.Isla McInnis flies across the country to Dorset Hills on a hunch that a sweet little rescue dog named Rio will change her life forever. But when she reaches the scenic town, the dog has already found a home.Bruce Duncan doesn't believe in whims or fate. The expert trainer is looking for reliable, local homes for his rescue dogs. Isla, an investigative reporter from L.A., may be persuasive and annoyingly persistent, but she doesn't tick any of the right boxes for a good owner in his eyes.When a quirky band of rescue rebels takes Isla under its wing and into the hills with Bruce to meet some available dogs, she has one day, one chance to prove she's worthy of a special Dorset Hills dog.By the time the sun sets, Isla questions whether adorable Rio was the true reason she was called to this quaint town in the first place. Did fate have something else in mind?If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, this SHORT PREQUEL will pull you into the quirky and quaint Dog Town world. You won't want to leave till the COMPLETE series is done… 11 books later.

A spoiled beagle with a nose for secrets digs up answers to an old mystery.Leo is the most popular dog in Dorset Hills. The sweet beagle's constant presence at hospital fundraising events has won many friends and helped his shy owner, Remi Malone, finally go after the promotion she craves. But there's a side to Leo that even Remi doesn't know. He has a mischievous streak a mile wide and plenty of allies hiding his crimes.It's always been that way in "Dog Town," where secrets often lurk under a charming surface. So when Remi's first love, Tiller Iverson, comes back to town with his annoying dog and teams up with her on a major project, it's no surprise that old mysteries and tensions brew and bubble over. What happened at a long-ago prom leashes them to the past.Leo sets out to dig up something to help Remi get to the bottom of things. Will what he finds be enough to heal old wounds?In Dorset Hills, where there's dog, there's always a way!If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, Book 2 in this heartwarming series for animal lovers will pull you right into the quirky Dog Town world. You won't want to leave till you finish the COMPLETE series of 11 books.

Dogs, danger, and a dash of romance. It's Thanksgiving in Dorset Hills.Bridget Linsmore's annual Thanksgiving Rescue Pageant is the highlight of the season in dog-crazy Dorset Hills. With Beau, the calm, elegant and intuitive mutt, by her side she's matched countless rescue dogs with their perfect humans and built a shelter all of "Dog Town" supports.But when a string of nuisance complaints and accidents threaten her new facility, Bridget suspects the developer next door. Could charming and handsome Sullivan Shaw be the one sabotaging her dreams?Between a meddling new mayor demanding a glossier pageant, the chaos of holiday preparations, and escalating acts of sabotage, Bridget's Thanksgiving spirit is being tested. With her band of loyal dog advocates-the infamous Rescue Mafia-she'll do whatever it takes to protect her pups, her home, and the event that brings Dog Town together every year.After all, what's a town worth if the people and dogs don't rescue each other?If you love dogs, humorous mysteries and a sprinkle of romance, A Match Made in Dog Town will steal your heart. Curl up, get cozy, and discover why readers never want to leave Dog Town. This is Book 3 in a COMPLETE series

A mischievous mutt goes missing in Dog Town. Can Mim solve the mysterious riddle and bring her beloved pup home by Christmas?No one would steal the precious pooch of a dedicated community nurse-especially not in dog-friendly Dorset Hills at Christmas. It's unthinkable. Yet Mim Gardiner is forced to consider the possibility when George disappears from his own backyard one snowy night. She's been working overtime and letting little things slide on the home front. Is someone trying to teach her a lesson?The dashing new neighbor with the chip on his shoulder has complained about George's barking. It turns out he's not the only one with a grudge against Mim's scrappy little charmer. Still, nobody would deliberately harm George. It would be a crime against all that matters in Dog Town.But why isn't the City taking George's disappearance more seriously? Mim feels lost until a bold band of rebels comes to her aid. Can old friends, new allies and a handsome hero help connect the dots and find little dog George before the big day?If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, Book 4 in this heartwarming series for animal lovers will pull you right back into the quirky Dog Town world. You won't want to leave till you finish the COMPLETE series of 11 books.

A Christmas Eve lovers' quarrel. A frantic search for the perfect, furry gift. Will a mysterious Christmas miracle be enough to heal the rift?Flynn doesn't want a new dog. When her beloved shepherd, Majesty, passed away she vowed never again. Maj was the dog of Flynn's heart and the muse to her art. Six months later, she's still shaken and her cartooning career is floundering.Husband Denver longs for a new canine companion, especially since Majesty only had eyes for Flynn. More than anything, however, he wants to see his grieving wife happy again.A Christmas Eve spat sends Flynn on an urgent mission to surprise Denver with a new dog. How hard could it be to find a cuddly four-legged gift in just a few hours? It is Dog Town, after all.Friends old and new join Flynn's frantic and funny search for Denver's mystery dog. Can the magic of Christmas deliver a minor miracle? Is there a tiny space left in Flynn's heart for just the right pooch?If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, Book 5 in this heartwarming series for animal lovers will pull you right back into the quirky Dog Town world. You won't want to leave till you finish the COMPLETE series of 11 books.

She's the new judge in Dog Court. Someone is out to reveal her fuzzy, four-legged secret. Can she reform her canine troublemaker in time to save her job?Marti Forrester hates saying no, especially to the Mayor of Dorset Hills. So when he appoints her to preside over Dog Court, she reluctantly steps into the robes-even though Hank, her lovable mutt, is the poster dog for poor training. Hank's crazy antics even caused a rift with husband Oliver.Now Marti is scrambling to cover Hank's dirty tracks and avoid political mayhem. Can she do some good for the bad dogs of Dog Town despite this canine conflict of interest?When a mysterious enemy threatens to expose Marti and Hank, she digs deep into the secrets of Dog Town's old guard. The politics turn nasty, giving her exactly the push she needs. Can she say yes to doing the right thing… for Hank, for Oliver, and for Dog Town itself?If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, Book 6 in this heartwarming series for animal lovers will pull you right back into the quirky Dog Town world. You won't want to leave till you finish the COMPLETE series of 11 books.

One mysterious and accidental pregnancy. Two people trying to do the right thing. Can they all survive unexpected puppies?Petunia is a vivacious dog who's supported her owner, Sasha, through heartbreak and the transition to life in Dorset Hills. But the sweet spaniel unleashes a shocking surprise at the grand opening of Sasha's new grooming salon: "Tuni" is unexpectedly expecting.Accidental puppies send the wrong message in Dog Town-a careless owner message. It's the kind of thing that could destroy a new groomer's reputation. Setting out to find the mysterious puppy-daddy, Sasha desperately hopes it's not the neighborhood's brawny bulldog. The canine Casanova's arrogant-and annoyingly appealing-owner isn't the only one flouting Dog Town's neuter policy but he's a likely suspect.As Tuni expands, Sasha's prospects shrink. With the City investigating her shop, it's enough to make her question her decision to move to Dog Town in the first place. Will the Valentine's Day gala and Tuni's delivery crush her business completely or bring her the second chance she deserves?If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, Book 7 in this heartwarming series for animal lovers will pull you right back into the quirky Dog Town world. You won't want to leave till you finish the COMPLETE series of 11 books.

A pet-phobic PR person. A curious cat. A mysterious crisis that could bring Dog Town to its knees.Evie Springdale calls herself a pet-skeptic: she doesn't hate animals, but she doesn't exactly love them, either. That's why her move to Dorset Hills to handle public relations for the dog-crazy town comes as a surprise to her twin brother, Nick, a Dog Town convert. Few people know that Evie has lost eight political jobs and eight romantic relationships in recent years. It's time for a fresh start and she's determined to make her "ninth life" completely different.When she finds an injured cat trapped between the doors of her house in Dorset Hills, Evie's feelings about pets are put to the test. And when that cat brings home evidence of a crime that could cause a public relations fiasco, she needs to decide whether to do the right thing … or the job she was hired to do.One irrepressible cat, three sweet dogs, a handsome veterinarian, and a deviously charming community enough might turn Evie's ninth life into a disaster… or a stunning success.If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, Book 8 in this heartwarming series for animal lovers will pull you right back into the quirky Dog Town world. You won't want to leave till you finish the COMPLETE series of 11 books.

An elegant heiress. A rundown hobby farm. A rescue that captures the heart of a nation.Hannah Pemberton is ready to leave big-city life behind for bucolic Dorset Hills. It's time to settle down and find the dog of her dreams. Adopting dilapidated Runaway Farm is definitely not part of her plan. But when she learns that the property, and its quirky collection of abandoned pets, is at risk of being swallowed up by Dog Town's relentless expansion, she decides to step out of her heels and into a pair of work boots.Mayor Bradshaw welcomes Hannah's fortune back to her hometown … until he realizes she's protecting land that's targeted for development. Political bullets start flying as Hannah tries to shelter a motley menagerie that includes a territorial terrier, a pugnacious pig and an eccentric alpaca. The city girl who doesn't even know how to drive a car gets a crash course in animal husbandry after the City turns against her.With the farm under siege, Hannah has second thoughts about rural life. But with so many creatures depending on her-and so many friends determined to help-she decides to ride it out. When it becomes clear that the mayor isn't the only one who wants to wreck Runaway Farm, a daring ploy with a twist of romance may be the only way to tackle this hairy challenge.If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, Book 9 in this heartwarming series for animal lovers will pull you right back into the quirky Dog Town world. You won't want to leave till you finish the COMPLETE series of 11 books.

Fate pulled her to Dorset Hills for love once before. Will the second time reveal her true calling?Twelve years ago, Isla McInnis followed a hunch to Dorset Hills in search of the perfect rescue dog. She found the dog… but the perfect man slipped through her fingers.Ever since, she's longed to come back to this fairy-tale town-the town she practically created with an article she wrote praising Dorset Hills as the best place on earth for dogs and dog lovers.Returning at last, Isla finds Dorset Hills isn't quite as sweet as she remembers. In the past year, a new mayor has corrupted her vision and practically turned the place into a circus. Now he's collecting puppies from premier breeders for an illicit project, and somehow evading the Rescue Mafia.Isla's plan to oust the mayor becomes a clever game of political cat and mouse. To solve the mystery of the purloined puppies, she'll need to locate the new dog of her dreams as well as reconnect with a man whose heart she broke all those years ago.The cards may be stacked against Isla, but the mayor has one heck of a fight on his hands in this hilarious and heartwarming Season Finale to one crazy year in Dog Town.If you love dogs, humor and romance with your mysteries, Book 11 in this heartwarming series for animal lovers will pull you right back into the quirky Dog Town world. You won't want to leave even after you finish the COMPLETE series and move on to the NEXT series in this hill country universe.