Dear reader, if you like a cozy mystery with a pet who will win your heart, friends who feel like family, and a hint of romance, you’ll love the first three books in this series! These are clean reads with no profanity or graphic violence. Curl up with Libby, her lovable golden retriever Bella, and their friends to start solving these mysteries today!Book 1—Antiques, Artifacts & AlibisA new job, a new friend, and a newly adopted golden retriever. Then there’s the dead body in her new office.Libby Ballard is eager for a fresh start in Dogwood Springs, Missouri. Unfortunately, she’s barely unpacked her boxes when she stumbles across the lifeless body of her predecessor at the history museum.With a murderer on the loose, the town’s charm quickly gives way to suspicion. Things get even worse when the police decide one of Libby’s new co-workers is the culprit. If she wants to clear her colleague’s name—and hold on to her job—Libby will have to do some sleuthing of her own.With the help of her lovable dog and some newfound friends, Libby dives into the mystery. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger she stirs up.Join Libby and her golden retriever as they follow the clues, make new friends—and try to uncover a killer.Book 2—Sales, Secrets & SuspectsA small-town celebration. A historic armoire. And a murder at a local auction.Libby Ballard, director of the Dogwood Springs History Museum, is working hard to boost attendance. Her plans include a celebration of the town’s birthday, featuring an antique armoire that once belonged to the community’s founder. But when she arrives at an auction to acquire it, she finds—not just antiques—but also a dead body.The victim is the beloved cousin of Libby’s best friend, Cleo. With the police preoccupied by a string of burglaries, Cleo asks Libby to step in.Libby’s determined to bring justice to the victim’s family, and she begins to unravel a web of lies and long-buried secrets. She soon realizes the killer may be more desperate—and more dangerous—than she ever imagined.Join Libby and her golden retriever as they dig into the mystery, one secret at a time.Book 3—Home Tours, History & HomicideA historic homes tour. A fundraising plan. And a doctor found dead in his living room.Libby Ballard, director of the Dogwood Springs History Museum, is excited to organize a tour of the town’s historic homes to raise money for the museum. But while confirming details with one of the participants, Libby stumbles upon a shocking discovery—the homeowner, a well-known local doctor, has been murdered.The police suspect his wife, but Libby has doubts. With the tour at risk and tension building in town, she begins to investigate. Alongside her friends—and her trusty golden retriever—Libby digs into the victim’s past and uncovers more than one person who might have wanted him gone.But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the trail becomes.Join Libby and her lovable pup as they untangle secrets and search for a killer.

????? ‘Perfect cozy crime — Death at the Dog Show is another charming read.’ GemmaA brand-new cozy mystery from a bestselling author!PUT THE KETTLE ON AND DISCOVER AN UTTERLY CHARMING MURDER MYSTERY SET IN A SLEEPY ENGLISH SEASIDE TOWN.It’s the day of the Christchurch Dog Show. The whole town is aquiver with excitement. The ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency are hoping to make lots of new furry friends.After a very dramatic Best Biscuit Catcher competition, Fiona, Sue and Daisy, from the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop, come across a shocking scene.The dog show’s vet is performing CPR on a woman. The ladies rush over, but it’s too late.Back at the shop, the ladies learn that the poor woman was murdered. Someone injected Sylvia Steadman with something very nasty indeed.Sylvia was the owner of Crufts champion Charlie, a handsome black Standard Poodle. She must have had lots of very jealous competitors . . .Our silver sleuths barely time for elevenses. The charity shop detectives must roll up their sleeves — they have a killer to catch.Dog-lovers, please note none of our furry friends die in this book.Fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett, Simon Brett, Ian Moore and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett will adore this exciting new talent in cozy crime.READERS ADORE PETER BOLAND’S DEATH AT THE DOG SHOW:????? ‘A lovely British mystery, perfect for fans of the Thursday Murder Club.’ Lisa S.????? ‘Boland builds a fun storyline filled with red herrings and creativity . . . Five stars.’ Sara????? ‘A mystery that keeps the reader guessing right until the very end.’ A reader in the UK????? ‘Another fantastic visit to the Charity Shop Detectives . . . looking forward to the next adventure with the ladies.’ Gill????? ‘Another highly enjoyable read! The characters are strong and well developed. Great plot. And a dog show! Love it!’ Renee????? ‘Definitely a good read for anyone who loves these cozy mysteries with a little fun mixed in.’ DeniceTHE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVESLevel-headed Fiona has found a quiet sanctuary volunteering at the local charity shop, Dogs Need Nice Homes. A charity shop that raises money for dogs in need of nice homes. And she’s found firm friendship with the strong-willed Partial Sue (she’s ever so partial to a cup of tea) and the kindly and surprisingly tech-savvy Daisy. Together, these ladies, with Simon Le Bon, Fiona’s scruffy-haired terrier cross, investigate murders as the Charity Shop Detective Agency.THE SETTINGThe lovely coastal town of Southbourne is, on paper, little more than a small suburb hemmed in by Bournemouth to the west and Christchurch to the north. But it’s home to the prettiest avenues lined with gorgeous Georgian homes which lead to a grass-topped cliff standing guard over a sweeping bay of blond sand, soft as Demerara sugar. Some say it’s also home to the best charity shops in the country. The ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency maintain that Dogs Need Nice Homes — though musty and more than a little cramped — is certainly number one. Well, they definitely solve the most crimes at least!ALSO BY PETER BOLANDTHE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVE AGENCY MYSTERIESBook 1: THE CHARITY SHOP DETECTIVE AGENCYBook 2: THE BEACH HUT MURDERSBook 3: DEATH AT THE DOG SHOW

The BRAND-NEW page-turning, festive cozy mystery from BESTSELLER Debbie Young, perfect for fans of Fiona Leitch, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie It’s been a busy year for Alice Carroll, with her Curiosity Shop opening for business, and not one but two murders shaking things up in her quaint Cotswold village. She’s looking forward to her first countryside Christmas, complete with traditional Christmas Fair and Santa Run.But her hopes for innocent festive fun are thwarted when one of the Santa Runners steals something from her mum's knitting stall. His festive outfit makes him hard to spot, until he's found fatally injured outside the village hall with the stolen item.Despite what the police say, Alice suspects there's more to his murder than meets the eye. She's determined to solve the mystery - including why, once more, a stranger thought something from her Curiosity Shop was worth killing for.With the help of her charming neighbour Robert Praed, can Alice find the killer before the bells ring out this Christmas?Praise for Debbie Young:'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ?????

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.

Meet Marcia Banks...“I’m a normal person. Well, I do have an unusual first name, pronounced Mar-see-a, not Marsha. And an abnormal vocation—I train service dogs for veterans with PTSD.“But otherwise I’m normal... Except I tend to get sucked into other people’s messes, which has led to my unusual avocation—amateur sleuth."Romp along with Marcia and her four-legged best friend, Buddy through their first three big adventures, plus a bittersweet Christmas tale!In To Kill A Labrador (no dogs die!), Marcia is reunited with her first trainee, a Black Labrador/Rottie mix named Buddy. When his former Marine owner is accused of murdering his wife, Marcia is called in to dog-sit. Outraged that his small town is assuming him guilty until proven innocent, she tries to uncover the real killer. Even after the hunky local sheriff politely tells her to butt out, Marcia keeps poking around...until the killer finally pokes back.In Arsenic and Young Lacy, Marcia deals with a challenging client, a neurotic former Army nurse who is being stalked. When Marcia receives a bizarre warning to stay away from her client and even sweet Lacy is caught up in the stalker’s maliciousness, Marcia is torn. The young woman needs her service dog, and Marcia needs the training fee to bolster her perpetually tight finances, but how can she put her dogs at risk? Not to mention herself...In The Call of The Woof, Marcia’s former client, a motorcycle enthusiast and traumatic brain injury sufferer, is accused of robbery and murder. Marcia and Buddy set out to clear his name, fighting misconceptions about bikers and TBI along the way. Her boyfriend isn’t very happy, though, that she’s putting herself at risk...again...and taking him along on her wild ride.In A Mayfair Christmas Carol, when Mayfair, Florida’s newly-minted Chamber of Commerce goes off the rails and decides to build an ice skating rink for a Christmas extravaganza, a decades-old skeleton is uncovered and its secrets threaten more than the town’s Christmas plans. Marcia is determined to help her police detective boyfriend solve the mystery—whether he wants her help or not. Can she and Buddy keep the ghost of Christmas past from destroying what is left of Mayfair’s founding family?(A Mayfair Christmas Carol is the first of several holiday novellas that are an integral part of the series. They focus more on the town where Marcia lives than on her veteran clients.)

A BRAND NEW spooky murder mystery, from Mary Grand, the NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING author of A Christmas Murder! Perfect for fans of Faith Martin and LJ Ross! Susan has always taken comfort in the peaceful rhythm of life on the Isle of Wight. But when her daughter Zoe invites her to a Halloween ghost walk at a remote castle, Susan has a sense of foreboding she can’t quite shake. It’s meant to be a bit of fun for the group of old school friends, the thrill of an overnight stay behind the castle’s ancient gates. But when one of them is found dead, the weekend away takes a sinister turn. With the castle locked down and the group trapped inside, it soon becomes clear the killer would have been amongst them. As the police begin their investigation, Susan can’t stand by and watch. She knows her daughter, and she knows Zoe’s friends – none of them could be capable of such a terrible act. Could they? A gripping cosy mystery from the number one bestselling author of A Christmas Murder, perfect for fans of Frances Evesham, Faith Martin and LJ Ross.Praise for Mary Grand:'I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing mystery set in a beautiful location with deliciously menacing undercurrents.' Frances Evesham'A fascinating whodunnit to stimulate even the most demanding of amateur sleuths.' T.A. WilliamsReaders love Mary Grand mysteries:‘A really terrific read. I have been reading and enjoying Mary’s books for a number of years right from her first one, and this one was well up to Mary’s high standard. Brilliant.’‘Another cracking murder mystery from Mary. It kept me intrigued through out. So many red herrings amongst the well created characters. With the added bonus of all the dogs.’‘I absolutely LOVE these psychological thrillers from Mary. On every page is another suspicious thing about someone but then at the end, the twist is a shocker! The fact the books are set on the Isle of Wight is another treat.’‘I love books where you are given lots of clues and have lots of suspects, and are continually changing your mind about who the murderer was. I've read other books by Mary Grand and she's very good at keeping you guessing. And, at the end, I still had it wrong!’‘Mary Grand has crafted another intriguing and cleverly thought out whodunnit. Prepare to be gripped and thrown around on this rollercoaster of a book. Cosy crime is rapidly becoming one of my favourite genres, and Mary Grand one of my favourite authors.’