Redemption. Mystery. Cute animals. Could this be the perfect cozy? Amy Stewart gets cheated on. Twice. So she packs up her things and moves back to her hometown of Toluca Lake, CA, to open a cute pet salon with her Granny. Amy's been living off the grid in upstate NY for so long, California is like a whole new world. But she enjoys re-connecting with old friends and family. And she especially enjoys linking up with the chiseled local cop. Mike Fine. Mike was the uber-jock prom king in high school. But it turns out he had a crush on Amy the whole time...and he still does!! Then there’s a murder... ...and Amy’s life changes forever. Granny and Amy are accused of the crime, so Granny wants to solve the mystery to clear their names, naturally. But she needs Amy’s help to find the clues and put the bad guy behind bars. This is Amy’s chance make a name for herself in Toluca Lake, and to prove she can thrive without her crummy ex. But will she be able to put her heartbreak aside and catch the killer?

Every dog has his day. And so does every person. Amy opened a pet salon in her quaint hometown, just outside of Hollywood, and she’s cleaned up every dog in the village. Well, almost every dog. There’s a Hollywood mogul living up in the hills who refuses to have her Afghan hound groomed. The woman says she doesn’t trust anyone with her precious fur baby, but Amy wears her down, and schedules an in-home grooming appointment. Amy expects that the lady is going to be nicer than people say, and she looks forward to the appointment. But when Amy arrives for the grooming… …the woman is dead. When the cops arrive, the body of the Hollywood mogul is nowhere to be found! Amy realizes she’s going to have to solve this murder or no one else will, so she and her grumpy Granny take the case. Will our heroes catch the killer on time, or will they be victims number two and three?

Murder. It’s a doggone shame. When Amy moved back home and opened a cute little pet salon, she never expected her work to be interrupted by death. It’s especially odd when the victim is a nurse… Aren’t medical professionals supposed to know how to stay alive? The big clues suggest this rowdy nurse drank a little too much and then never woke up. But that doesn’t sit well with Amy, and it’s not long before she’s poking her nose where it’s not wanted. Not surprisingly, it’s not long before Amy uncovers evidence that suggests the death of the nurse was murder—and she and Granny set off to catch the killer before there’s another murder in town. But this killer was smart, they covered their tracks, and Amy suspects the key evidence is in a briefcase that’s under lock and key. Is she right? The closer Amy and Granny get to catching the killer, the more danger they find, and the angrier the local cops become. With threats mounting, and more secrets than the ladies can count, Amy knows this case has to be solved before another victim turns up. Will Amy solve the murder or will the killer claim another victim?

Everyone adores Amy Stewart… ...except the guilty. In a small SoCal town, where neighbors know each other, beach chairs stay out all year, and everyone knows your dog by name, there are still skeletons in every closet. The body was found at a cooking school. Amy spends most of her time working at her pet salon, keeping her head down, re-building her life after heartbreak. But when dead bodies turn up, her own life drama seems less important…and she can’t help but investigate. Who would have killed the cooking school instructor? Amy’s granny helps with all the investigations and she thinks the owner of the place has a suspicious vibe. Muscular and stubbled Detective Mike Fine disagrees. Amy is caught between them, digging for the truth like a Terrier out in the backyard.

Murder is ruff… …especially in small towns. Amy Stewart moved back home to her small town of Toluca Lake, CA for the palm trees, the cute pets, and the relaxation. She opened the world’s cutest pet salon and quickly settled into life in a town where people are friendly, the weather is perfect, and everyone knows everyone else’s dog by name. She didn’t anticipate solving so many murders. But Amy and her grumpy granny have an incredible eye for detail, and they’ve got determination, and they’ve got the persistence needed to solve any crime. So when something goes wrong in town all eyes turn to them. This time the body shows up at a local bar. A dear family friend is targeted as the primary suspect, so Amy and granny need to work fast in order to keep their friend out of jail. But this case is dangerous and if they’re not careful they could be the killer’s next victims. You’ll love this cozy because everyone loves suspenseful mysteries with lots of cute animals.

Two heads? Better than one. But two dead... That's terrible. The Toluca Lake Film Festival is in town and every movie star has a lap dog that needs grooming. That should be great for Amy's dog grooming business. But then a pair of dead bodies show up and threaten to ruin Toluca Lake's reputation. The cops are going to cancel the festival if the killer isn't found before opening night, so the girls need to set things right fast. But this is a dangerous case, and they might get murdered just for snooping around. Hollywood loves drama. But this case might be too dramatic for Amy and Petunia, and it's got more twists and turns than the most captivating big screen thrillers. All that and Fluffy the Cat is off on his biggest adventure yet. Yes, Fluffy narrates his own chapters. No, he doesn't care if you like him. He's got a romantic interest in his life these days, so he's got all the companionship he needs, thank you very much. You'll love this mystery because everyone loves cute cozies with plenty of comedy.

There’s no such thing… as a purr-fect murder. Welcome to Santa Barbara, a quaint coastal village just a short drive north of Los Angeles. There are wineries, cute little shops, beautiful missions, and all the charm and scenery a girl could ask for. It's the kind of place where life feels easy and simple... …until the dead bodies turn up. When Amy and her grumpy Granny head up the California coast for a pet care convention, they think it’ll be the perfect getaway. But nothing kills vacation vibes like a corpse, especially when the killer could strike again. There were no signs of a struggle and the poor, unsuspecting victim left a note, so the death seems like a suicide. But something doesn’t add up. For one thing, the note makes no sense, and for another, the victim’s widow swears he would never do something like this. Will our sleuths crack the case in time? Or will this pet care convention be murder?

\\\This spin-off of the Apple Orchard Cozy Mysteries is an Amazon #1 Best Seller. You'll love how this cozy mystery expand on the Apple Orchard universe!\\\ "I love this series. Every book is better than the last. And Shot in the Bark kept me up all night reading." Growing old can be murder... ...especially in Hollywood. Amy Stewart came home to California expecting to groom cute dogs, hang out with old friends, and maybe find a romance or two. What she didn't expect was murder. This time around the victim is connected to one of Amy's favorite actors from way back in the day. The investigation takes Amy into the depths of Hollywood scandal. She's lucky she's got her grumpy granny, Petunia, to watch her back. Loyal friends are essential in life. But will granny's loyalty be enough to protect Amy from the killer? And what about the cops? Everyone has it in for the plucky young dog groomer, so if Amy's not careful she'll end up in jail or worse. This cozy animal mystery is the most thrilling adventure in this series yet. The murder gets off to a quick start. Every character is surprising. And every page is informed by the author's time living in Los Angeles, working as a screenwriter in the cut throat world of Hollywood. Read today.

Murder can be ruff... ...especially in small towns. When Amy Stewart gets dumped and moves back home to open a dog grooming shop with her Granny, she expects cute puppies and long walks on the beach… …what she gets is murder, mystery, and, well, yeah, lots of cute puppies. With every nosey neighbor in town watching her, this plucky 20-something does her best to rebuild her life and run her business without losing money. But far from enjoying the beautiful SoCal sunshine—hanging with her pups and eating good food—Amy pokes her nose where it is most definitely not wanted. Into a murder investigation. It’s not long before Amy gets targeted as a major suspect. But Amy and her grumpy Granny are smart and determined to solve the mystery. They won’t rest until the killer is behind bars, and they won’t stop no matter how dangerous their lives become. (That’s really, really dangerous.) Dog Groomer Mysteries, Books 1-5 _A New Leash on Life Ruff and Tumble To Fetch a Killer Tail of Two Killers Howl to Get Away With Murder and Big Apple Pie - A Bonus Crossover Story_