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Mysteries of Aspen Falls
Series · 8 books · 2022-2025

Books in series

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#1

Foal Me Once

2022

Veterinarian Ashley Hart moves to Aspen Falls, Colorado, and one of her first cases leads to a murder mystery at a horse stable. Veterinarian Dr. Ashley Hart relocates from Ohio to Aspen Falls, Colorado, with her Dalmatian, Max, and is quickly welcomed by well-wishers who reassure Ashley that Aspen Falls is a wonderful place to call home. One of Ashley’s first calls is to Canterbury Stables to treat an Andalusian foal exhibiting symptoms of poisoning. She makes an even more horrifying discovery the next day when she stumbles across horse trainer Bruce Peterson in the tack room with a fatal head wound. Who could have wished the amiable horseman dead? Unfortunately, there are motives aplenty, from unrequited love to corporate treachery, and as a newcomer to Aspen Falls, Ashley can’t be sure which locals she can trust. Will the plucky veterinarian unmask the menace in time, or will someone else in Aspen Falls be put out to pasture—permanently? This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, and female friendships.
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#2

Dogged Deception

2022

The clock is ticking for veterinarian Ashley Hart as she tends to a hurt police dog during a blizzard and does her best to unmask a murderer. It’s a beautiful October day in Aspen Falls, Colorado, and veterinarian Dr. Ashley Hart plans to go hiking with her Dalmatian, Max and park ranger Cole Hawke . . . until an emergency call involving a sheriff’s deputy K-9 combines with a surprise blizzard to derail their plans. Ashley and Cole are forced to wait out the snow at the lovely but isolated Evergreen Haven Lodge, but that seems like a minor nuisance when Ashley makes a horrifying the dead body of lodge owner Diana Corning. Unfortunately, Diana’s death isn’t the only cold-blooded crime committed at Evergreen Haven. Between murderous intentions, mounting tensions amid the guests, a maimed police dog, and a major storm that has them trapped with a killer, the stakes soon reach desperate heights. Ashley is resolved to collar the culprit despite being warned to mind her own business, but will her dogged determination lead to her own demise? This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, and female friendships.
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#3

Tell Tail Clues

2025

Veterinarian Ashley Hart must connect the dots between a dog breeder and a tech firm to solve a man’s mysterious death. While on an ordinary shopping trip, Aspen Falls, Colorado, veterinarian Dr. Ashley Hart encounters a dying stranger on the side of the road—and the man spends his final breaths uttering a nonsensical phrase that makes his demise appear quite suspicious. The mystery man’s worrisome passing is only the start for Ashley, who returns home to find a litter of kittens left on her front porch in a basket with an encrypted flash drive hidden inside. Ashley learns that she’s more tied to the dead man and the source of the kittens than she could have guessed … and her close proximity to both puts her in the crosshairs of a killer. Struggling to find the connection between a high-class dog breeder, high-end souvenirs, and high-tech software, she finds herself in more than one potentially fatal situation. Can she solve her multiple mysteries before she uses up all nine of her lives? This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, and female friendships.
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#4

The Claus Will Come Out

2025

Aspen Falls, Colorado veterinarian Ashley Hart helps exonerate a friend suspected of killing a notorious local busybody. Christmas bells are ringing in postcard-perfect Aspen Falls, Colorado, and the sound is music to veterinarian Dr. Ashley Hart’s ears. However, it’s harder to hear the latest village news—that notorious bargain hunter Suzette Bellamy has died under suspicious circumstances. When the infamous frenemy’s secret-keeping veered toward blackmail, did someone on Suzette’s naughty list kill her to keep their skeletons safely in the closet? Ashley’s friend Lucinda rises to the top of the police department’s suspect list, but Ashley is convinced that she is innocent of any wrongdoing and resolves to solve the case before anyone else gets hurt. If she doesn’t tread carefully, however, someone might just silence Ashley’s night—forever. This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, and female friendships.
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#5

Worst in Snow

2022

When a friend’s husband is suspected of murdering a college buddy, Ashley Hart works tirelessly to uncover the real killer. The dead of winter may be upon Aspen Falls, Colorado, but the mountain village’s annual Powder Fest boasts plenty of lively events. Local veterinarian Dr. Ashley Hart can’t wait to join the fun, but the sudden death of app developer Travis Baker during the Powder Fest parade threatens to put a damper on the festivities—especially when the police determine the raucous young man was murdered. When Ashley’s friend Ryan Kipp fall under police scrutiny, Ashley asks around to uncover means, motives, and opportunities for the cold-blooded crime. However, she experiences more than one close call with danger and realizes her own safety is in peril. With another could-be killer waiting at every turn, Ashley isn’t sure who she can trust outside of her closest friends, yet she remains determined to exonerate Ryan. Can she help get him off the hook for Travis’s murder before she catches her own death? This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, and female friendships.
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#6

Bones to Pick

2022

Nothing is what it seems as veterinarian Ashley Hart treats avalanche victims … and is drawn into a murder investigation. When an avalanche falls outside Aspen Falls, Colorado, veterinarian Dr. Ashley Hart opens her clinic after hours to treat a dog and a falcon for hypothermia after they spent several freezing hours trapped in an icy cave with their caretaker, local historian Jedidiah Stone—who discovered a human skeleton during his harrowing experience, and the police suspect foul play. Although Jedidiah seems innocent, Ashley senses he knows more about the bones than he lets on. Before long, identifying the bones becomes about much more than laying an unfortunate victim of the elements to rest—it turns into a murder investigation and Jedidiah is the main person of interest. Can Ashley decode the clues that will uncover a killer before her greatest fears are realized? If not, she might become the next person in Aspen Falls to fall prey to a cold-blooded murderer. This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, female friendships, and light romance.
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#9

Rapid Decline

2022

Murder makes waves for Ashley Hart as she goes on a whitewater rafting adventure and discovers a dead body. Excited to embark on a well-deserved vacation, veterinarian Dr. Ashley Hart is headed out on a whitewater rafting expedition with her boyfriend, Cole Hawke, and some other couples. Unfortunately, their carefree adventure takes a turbulent turn even before they leave shore when Ashley discovers cantankerous shopkeeper Smith Jones murdered in his Buenaventura, Colorado, store. Fearful they’re being stalked by Smith’s killer, Ashley and her friends take extra safety precautions as they brave the wilderness—but their vigilance isn’t enough when an unseen villain shoots arrows at them and someone in their group suffers a grave injury. Convinced that unmasking Smith’s killer will turn the tide in their favor, the travelers struggle to stay one step ahead of the madman in their midst. If Ashley doesn’t keep her head above water as she matches wits with a murderer, though, her final destination could be her own downfall. This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, female friendships, and light romance.
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#11

Justice Swerved

2025

When a local celebrity is comatose after a hit-and-run, Ashley Hart races the clock to uncover the real reason he was attacked. Ashley Hart’s fall plans get put on hold when a beloved local celebrity, professional football player Darren Holt, becomes the target of a hit-and-run that puts him in a coma, and the police identify it as attempted foul play. Ashley’s friends have close ties to the victim, compelling her to help reveal the truth behind Darren’s nearly fatal accident. Many of the folks within the running back’s inner circle seem driven by selfish intentions—but are any of them capable of murder? The deeper Ashley digs into Darren’s life, the more unsure she becomes of who truly has the man’s best interest at heart. As increasingly sinister events plague Ashley and her friends, it becomes clear that the clock is running out for her to solve this mystery, and Ashley must identify a killer before she or someone she loves falls victim to sudden death. This clever whodunit from Annie’s Mysteries of Aspen Falls series is a must-read for fans of cozy mysteries, animals, female friendships, and light romance.

Authors

Tara Randel
Tara Randel
Author · 25 books
Tara Randel is an award-winning, USA Today bestselling author. Family values, a bit of mystery and, of course, love and romance, are her favorite themes, because she believes love is the greatest gift of all. Visit Tara at www.tararandel.com. Like her on Facebook at Tara Randel Books. Sign up for her newsletter at www.tararandel.com/subscribe.
Johnnie Alexander
Johnnie Alexander
Author · 20 books

Johnnie Alexander is an award-winning author of more than twenty-five works of fiction in a variety of genres. Her debut novel, Where Treasure Hides, is a CBA bestseller which was translated into Dutch and Norwegian. Her latest novel, The Cryptographer’s Dilemma, hit the Amazon best-seller list. Besides historicals, Johnnie also writes contemporary romances, cozy mysteries, and romantic suspense. She is on the executive boards of Serious Writer, Inc. and Mid-South Christian Writers Conference, co-hosts an online show called Writers Chat, and teaches at writers conferences and for Serious Writer Academy. A fan of classic movies, stacks of books, and road trips, she shares a life of quiet adventure with Griff, her happy-go-lucky collie, and Rugby, her raccoon-treeing papillon. Connect with Johnnie at johnniealexander.com.

Gayle Roper
Gayle Roper
Author · 27 books
Gayle Roper rejoices every day that she gets to be a writer because she's in love with story. Even on the days that words rebel and have to be coerced onto the paper, there is nothing else she'd rather do. When readers like her work, it's like God says, "See? I knew what you were wired to do." When her books win awards like the Carol Award (Caught Redhanded) or the RITA Award (Autumn Dreams), the Holt Medallion (The Decision, Caught in a Bind, Autumn Dreams) or the Reviewer's Choice (The Decision), it's icing on the cake. And she gets to teach others how to write at conferences too. She spends a lot of time smiling. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America and is the best-selling author of Hide & Seek and more than forty other books.
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