Books in the Heywood Hounds Cozy Mysteries series

Nailing a murderer is difficult... but so is dealing with a cranky talking dog. When the owner of Hammer and Nail Hardware is found dead, Gina's most loyal customer, Erika, becomes the prime suspect. Despite having every reason to kill Molly Burton, Erika vehemently denies involvement and pleads with Gina to help uncover the real murderer. With almost all evidence pointing to Erika, Gina and her talking dog, Daisy, along with Deputy Trevor Hutchinson, delve into the secrets concealed behind the aisles of the hardware store. However, the clues they unearth leave them with more questions than answers. Adding to the chaos, Gina takes in a bonded pair of dogs who prefer solitude. Daisy is determined to break them up, despite Gina's pleas to let them be. As danger escalates, can Gina and Daisy hammer out the details and expose the true murderer?

A dead chef is bad for business... and so is being accused of murder.When restaurant owner, Sally Turner, finds her chef murdered, she realizes she's in deep trouble... especially when she was the last one to see the victim alive and they'd been arguing when she left him. She turns to Gina for help in finding the real killer.As Gina assists Deputy Trevor Hutchison exploration into the chef's past, they find a cast of unsavory characters, lies and danger. Amidst the investigation, an unexpected guest - a rambunctious golden retriever named Zeus - lands on Gina's doorstep. Juggling the search for a murderer and managing the mischievous canine tests Gina's patience, leading to conflict with those around her. With her talking dog, Daisy, at her side, will Gina be able to find the destructive Zeus a suitable home and navigate the investigation without becoming a victim herself?

A dead chef is bad for business… and so is being accused of murder.When restaurant owner, Sally Turner, finds her chef murdered, she realizes she's in deep trouble… especially when she was the last one to see the victim alive and they'd been arguing when she left him. She turns to Gina for help in finding the real killer.As Gina assists Deputy Trevor Hutchinson exploration into the chef's past, they find a cast of unsavory characters, lies and danger. Amidst the investigation, an unexpected guest - a rambunctious Golden Retriever - lands on Gina's doorstep. Juggling the search for a murderer and managing the mischievous canine tests Gina's patience, leading to conflict with those around her.With her talking dog, Daisy, at her side, will Gina be able to find the chaotic Golden a suitable home and navigate the investigation without becoming a victim herself?