***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.