Holiday Pet Sleuth Mysteries

Series · 14

books · 2022-2023

By Annee Jones, Kat Stone, Jean Kincaid, and more

Books in series

Dog On It

2022

Boots and the Bandit

2022

Jaeda Randal can't quite figure out just when her life went cattywampus, but if she concentrated really hard she'd say Boots the cat or Bandit the turkey were to blame. For some reason, Bandit ran off Jaeda's last beau, well, the closest she'd ever come to having one, and before that her gentleman friend had been allergic to cat hair. Everything else in her young life seemed to border on immense happiness, even the bench gang that sat in front of the drug store and ice cream shop. All six of the gang had proposed marriage and she'd accepted each one, teasing their respective wives that she would move in soon. Jaeda loved her little country town; she loved her craft store, but something was missing. Not just her tall, dark and handsome, but Boots had become reluctant to go outside and Bandit lost his gobbling voice. Even the mallard ducks that came to the edge of her lawn for feeding, now stayed on the other side of the pond. Jaeda considered the task before her. She would find out what shenanigans her animals were involved in and set things right. After all, Boots and Bandit were family.

Mutterly Mistaken

2022

Mutterly Mistaken and trail of confusion. Can Kibbles show Alex where the missing quilt is before she's out of the competition for good? Alex Bailey’s quilt has gone missing at the annual Christmas Quilt Show. Barely having had enough time to complete the quilt between Pressing Matters and Threading Troubles–she’s relying on her usually perceptive pup, Kibbles, to sniff out the culprit. Except, Kibbles’ training is unstitched, and her senses become mutterly mistaken. Can Kibbles detect the clues or will the missing quilt remain unhung? Mutterly Mistaken is a charming stand alone book in the Holiday Pet Sleuths Mysteries Series. Read after Pressing Matters and before Threading Trouble, when reading the Quilting Cozy Mystery Series starting with Sewing Suspicion. If you like Holiday, sweet, clean, wholesome cozy mysteries without murder; then you will love this locked room, animal sidekick, missing item, mystery.

A New Year's Cat-aclysm

2022

Davida Maxwell has one night to make sure her entire year goes right. As the new owner of the New Hope Animal Shelter, all she needs is one blockbuster gala, complete with donors with deep pockets, to turn a dilapidated building into a dream come true. New Year’s Eve could set her up for a bright future. Or it could ruin her career and her reputation. When the gala’s biggest donation goes missing, Davida knows that she will be viewed as incompetent at best, or a thief at worst. With midnight looming, go-getter Davida has three goals: Distract the guests. Keep Sparkler, the shelter’s kitten mascot, out of the punch bowl. Solve the mystery and find the missing money! Can she do it all by New Year’s Day? Or is this New Year’s Eve just the start of a new disaster?

New Years Dog-Tastrophe

2022

Meet Eden a giant dog with an even bigger heart and her delightful owner Lexi in this cozy New Years mystery. Tonight is a big night, so my new human mum tells me. She’s frantically getting ready for some big bash they call New year, and she’s got all these gifts for her friend and not so much as a bone for me. At least, I think he’s her friend. She sure likes to kiss him... A lot. There’s a clatter in the kitchen, and the smell makes me want to sneeze. I poke my head out from under a tablecloth where I’d stashed a plate of chicken. Now she is in panic mode because a special gift and the neighbour's cat have gone missing. Is that all? Sensing Mum’s frustration it's time I put my Bernese Mountain nose to good use and sniff out the present and the cat; if I must, before the night ends in dog-astrophe. Maybe I will get that bone after all.

Purrfect Perpetrator

2023

Will Alex still maintain the spirit of Thanksgiving when chaos erupts? Or will Chirp end up in the doghouse? The gang’s all back on Spruce Street for the annual fall, Hang-A-Quilt day and Thanksgiving celebration—including Charlotte and her feline companion, Chirp, who are both in town from Mishap, Georgia. Hoping for clear skies and a nice, quiet weekend, Alex, Charlotte, and Pepper get pampered while their furry friends become purrfectly perplexed when a fishy package arrives causing everyone’s hackles to rise. Join our super sleuth pair, Chirp, and Kibbles, in this murderless, Holiday Pet Sleuth Mystery, also featuring our favorite cast from Spruce Street. This is a stand-alone book that follows the series timeline. If you are reading in order, read after Stitching Concerns. Purrfect Perpetrator is another great Quilting Cozy Mystery by best-selling author, Kathryn Mykel. If you like quilts, holidays or sweet, clean, wholesome cozy mysteries without murder, then you will love this troublesome duo, animal sidekick mystery.

#11

St. Patrick's Shenanigans

2023

The first task for new Butte Chamber of Commerce manager, Mitzi Lambrecht, is to organize the board of directors’ entry for the St. Patrick’s Day float. She’s advocating for a frontier theme honoring early settler like her ancestors. But she’s opposing by a handsome but infuriating jokester. Declan Rourke is proud of his Irish roots and wants their contribution included in the float’s design. Softening the uptight manager presents a challenge the ladies’ man can’t resist. But when pieces of their float disappear, Declan and Mitzi must work together to figure out who is sabotaging their efforts. Can they work together as a team, or will Mitzi fail at her first big assignment?

#12

Pick of the Litter

2023

A litter of puppies. A mysterious craftsman with a beautiful secret. A stubborn, spunky terrier. Can Fiona solve a Mother’s Day mystery? Spring means it’s time to bloom, but Fiona Milton is stuck in “blah.” Her love life has stalled, her dreams are on hold, and even Macbeth, her faithful terrier, can’t tug her out of this rut. But a litter of puppies left in her yard might just do the trick! The hunt to find their rightful owner soon has Fiona helping a handsome stranger with a precious secret he needs help to protect. Could Fiona’s life be back on track—or will disaster rip it away just as she opens her heart? Join Fiona and Macbeth as they solve a mystery that will lead to adventure, romance, and a new chance at finding a fur-ever family. Pick of the Litter by M. Culler is a cozy mystery with a twist of holiday romance that you're sure to love! Check out the other books in the Holiday Pet Sleuths series!

#13

Easter Egg Scramble

2023

Lily is a new baker at Paws-N-Pastries, and she has her eye on Jellybean, the newest cat to be welcomed to the refuge there. Like Jellybean, Lily doesn’t have a family to love, and she really wants a companion. While she’s thinking about bringing the kitty home with her, Lily decides to take part in some local events to learn more about the people in town and who they are. She volunteers to work at the local Easter Egg Hunt at the high school and gets to know Evan Rogers, a single dad with captivating eyes and an adorable little girl. A week before the Easter Egg Hunt Lily finds out some awful news. Someone has covered the high school football field with cement. Was it an act of rivalry against the football team or a ruse to stop the children from having fun on Easter? Lily tries to figure out who it was and get some unexpected help from Miss Louise, One-Eyed Willie, and Jellybean, the calico kitty Lily wants to adopt. Can they solve the mystery and find a new place to host the egg hunt in time to save Easter?

#14

Paddy's Mission

2023

Unbeknownst to Fionn Graham, her financial troubles have come to her granddaughter Hannah’s attention. Will solutions come from the first-prize money for the bike contest, the kind neighbor, Mr. O’Malley, or will it be a lost treasure that sets her free? The family heirloom is on the verge of being rediscovered by the least likely duo. Hannah, and her kitten, Paddy are on a mission to find the gem-studded cat collar before the troublesome leprechauns can steal it on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day. Tales of the O’Toole Irish ancestry, St. Patrick’s legacy, and all the folklore attached to the holiday aid in the search of the gem-studded cat collar. Join Grannie Graham, Mother Catsie, Hannah, Paddy, and their sidekick, Mr. O’Malley, as they experience not only the fun, nonsensical aspects of the holiday but learn that the love St. Patrick preached so many years ago is still alive and well in their midst. This Saint Patrick’s Day cozy mystery is filled with lots of family fun adventures while discovering the things that matter in life. It’s told from Hannah and Paddy’s points of view, adding innocence and an original animal perspective.

#15

Framed by the Fireworks

2023

In Shay’s Point, New Jersey, the Fourth of July isn’t just a holiday—it’s the holiday. Sadly, crime refuses to go on vacation. Fourth of July weekend is always busy in Shay’s Point, but even tireless Libby Shay has to admit that this year’s festivities will break records. Aside from the usual fireworks, the bustling beach town is also hosting a historical reenactment on land and sea. Libby’s sure she’s out of her mind for agreeing to host a special showing at her tourist-attraction art gallery, Seafoam Frames while juggling everything else. It turns out… she was right. When a famous painting is stolen from her gallery, suspicion falls on Libby—and the only witness who can identify the real culprit? Weighs twenty pounds, sheds like crazy, and barks. Can Libby clear her name with some help from her trusty pup, Fox, and some unlikely help from an old family rival? Or is she doomed to be framed by the fireworks? Framed by the Fireworks by M. Culler is a cozy mystery with a twist of holiday romance you're sure to love! Check out the other books in the Holiday Pet Sleuths series!

#16

Labor Day Tails & Troubles

2023

A K9 dog named Lab, an amateur detective, back to school drama, and small-town adventures, offer second chances for family and romance. A heartwarming cozy mystery taking place during the Labor Day holiday for your reading entertainment. Josie has a summer job working for the new K9 organization in her hometown. The team is launching a training experiment and assigned her a police dog named Lab. An unexpected opportunity to test out her chosen career before her graduation year is a dream come true. At the height of preparation for the back-to-school Labor Day Celebration, a mystery comes to town. What began as a simple purse snatching evolves into major complications that small-town, Slyville never expected. When the snatching victim is revealed as the newly hired high school principal, and the thief from parts unknown stalks the woman, Josie and Lab are on the job. What they find hiding in the school will surprise readers, and add an unexpected twist. Join our four-legged K-9 hero Lab, and Josie his wanna-be detective, Anna, a friend and future forensic scientist, and Officer Barns, in this delightful heartwarming cozy holiday mystery where love is kindled in lonely hearts, and tragedy turns into a miracle of compassion.

#17

Mr. Mustache Saves Mother's Day

2023

When Amy loses the heirloom sapphire ring she wears on her wedding day, a rift develops between the bride and her mom. Almost a year later, the chasm between the women has not narrowed but the newlyweds. Trent and Amy, face a dilemma. His deployment on a nuclear submarine coincides with the due date for their first baby. Trent encourages Amy to return home to be with her mom and dad when the baby arrives. Amy and her mom agree this is the best solution, although the relationship is still strained because of the disappearance of the heirloom. At home, dapper Mr. Mustache, the family cat and intrepid sleuth, offers clues concerning the missing ring. Will the two women follow the feline’s hints to solve the mystery of sapphire or ignore the intuition of a pet sleuth?

#19

Paw-in-Law

2023

Will Kibbles sniff out the culprit at the annual Father’s Day Cookout or will she be dogged down? A hot dog eating contest, Father’s Day quilts and a bun full of culprits. Join our super sleuth, Kibbles, is back in this murderless, Holiday Pet Sleuth Mystery Paw-in-Law featuring our favorite cast from Spruce Street. This is a stand alone book that follows the series timeline. Read after the Threading Trouble-Quilting Cozy Mystery. If you like Holiday, sweet, clean, wholesome cozy mysteries without murder; then you will love this missing item, multiple suspects, animal sidekick mystery.

Authors

Annee Jones

Author · 32 books

Author Annee Jones loves to write all things romance, fantasy, cozy mystery, & more. She is passionate about writing stories where dreams come true and love wins in the end! Animal friends, elements of suspense, and appendices with fun facts manage to appear in all her works regardless of genre. Professionally, Annee works as a disability counselor where she helps her clients navigate through complex medical and legal systems while rediscovering their wholeness in Spirit. Subscribe to Annee’s newsletter to stay up to date on new releases, sneak peeks, author parties, and exclusive giveaways: https://www.anneejones.com/newsletter Find Annee’s books here: Annee’s website: https://www.anneejones.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B08KSFSHX1 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/authorannee... Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/annee... Want to join Annee’s private Facebook reader group, Annee's Angels? Request your spot now: https://www.facebook.com/groups/annee... You can also connect with Annee on her FB author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAnneeJ...

As a child, Linda was often found lying on her bed reading about characters having exciting adventures in places far away. Upon reaching a landmark birthday, she decided to write one of those romances she loved so much. Easier said than done. Perseverance paid out and twelve years later, she received her first call from a publisher and a confession story was published. Now Linda writes heartwarming contemporary and historical stories with a touch of humor, and many have a tie to her previous home of Texas. Linda enjoys writing from her cabin in the mountains among the cedar and pines with her husband of 34 years and their two much-loved dogs.

Marlene Bierworth lives in Ontario, Canada and her goal is to inspire her readers to "Dream Big Dreams and Live Big Lives. She seasons her stories to include action, adventure, romance and emotional conflicts, with the meat of the tale touching on current issues that concern families. When the story is told, the book ends, whether it is a short story or a full length novel. Included on her list are books for 'Teens' and the 'young at heart', intended to inspire readers to put feet to their dreams. Marlene has written adventures, romance, suspense, historical western and mysteries for both teens and adults. You can find a complete list of titles at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00J9RM116 Life's experiences feed Marlene's imagination and from them evolve characters and adventures that will keep the reader turning the pages. Fiction is her favorite genre but non-fiction continually tugs at her heart strings when there is a truth to be told or encouragement to give. She has published Book 1 in an ongoing series on the "ABC'S of MARRIAGE" complete with tips and worksheets for study and reflective purposes, for private study between couples or for groups. Successful marriages are her passion and she loves to interact with others to promote healthy marriages. "Life is an adventure waiting to be told" and it is Marlene's goal to "help book lovers experience it to the fullest." Join her fan base and stay informed. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11180... BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/marle... She is also on Facebook Marlene Bierworth and Twitter (@MBierworth, Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Rhonda Gibson

Author · 22 books

Rhonda Gibson lives in New Mexico with her husband James. She has two children and three beautiful grandchildren. Reading is something she has enjoyed her whole life and writing stemmed from that love. When she isn’t writing or reading, she enjoys gardening, beading and playing with her dog, Sheba. She speaks at conferences and local writing groups. You can visit her at www.rhondagibson.net where she enjoys chatting with readers and friends online. Rhonda hopes her writing will entertain, encourage and bring others closer to God.