The Penelope Standing Mysteries Series

Now that she's in her fifties, Penelope Standing has life pretty well figured out. Her pet sitting business keeps her busy, her neighbors are conspiring to get her boyfriend, Jake, to propose, and she has just enough free time to make the corrupt mayor's life miserable.   Then she arrives to walk Brutus, the lovable but ill-behaved mastiff — and finds his owner, Jezza, dead.    While the police work to uncover Jezza's past, Penelope launches an investigation of her own, talking to her clients as she takes care of their pets. Even Brutus, "temporarily" staying with Penelope and Jake, provides clues.   More than one person had a motive for murder. But only one of them is coming after Penelope…

All-natural murder? Penelope Standing has a lot going on. Her dog walking business is booming, mail deliveries give her a great excuse to snoop, and her husband's retirement party is shaping up to be an interesting affair. Then she finds Hippie Harold dead in his living room. At first glance it looks like botulism might be the cause. Penelope knows better. Town crank Howard Stone, proprietor of Homespun Harold's All-Natural Emporium, had taught everyone how to safely can their fruits and vegetables for decades. Botulism? No way! But was arguing about organic food and recycling enough to get him killed? Penelope's need to track down the truth may send a killer after her!

The Rose Garden Society's annual festival starts tomorrow. With competition so fierce the judges remain secret to avoid threats and bribes, a few broken stems could win or lose the coveted Gardener of the Year award. Dog walker Penelope Standing enjoys a nice shade tree, but that's the extent of her gardening interest. She worries more about all the dogs missing after last night's storm. Crumbling fences and high winds make a bad combination. But there may be a link between the missing dogs and the festival. If you love outrageously fun action, grab Death Smells a Rose — the latest in the Penelope Standing Mysteries.

The wedding of the century is taking place this weekend and everyone is invited — except Penelope. But there's a hitch in the plans when Penelope finds one of the wedding party dead. Exactly what had Ashley Webb been planning to say during the ceremony? And who silenced her? When Penelope's ex becomes the main suspect, it's time for Penelope and Jake to track down the killer… before he strikes again! Join Penelope and her friends for another hilarious cozy mystery that will keep you turning pages all night long.

Penelope Standing walks dogs, delivers mail, and never lets her age keep her from getting into trouble. There's always something interesting happening nearby. Then their small town's artist-in-residence turns up dead. Though nobody had a motive to poison the French painter, Penelope can't help but wonder if it really was an accident. Turns out Jean-Philippe had secrets. And the killer isn't finished yet. If you love cozies featuring witty characters, tantalizing puzzles, and hilarious animals, grab the latest Penelope Standing Mystery, Death Paints a Picture, today!

Bah humbug! It's four days before Christmas, but Penelope Standing isn't feeling very festive. Her son is halfway around the world, her gift for Jake isn't finished, and she's still trying to figure out how to decorate the house without Brutus, their mastiff, eating Santa and the reindeer. To top it all off, someone is stealing neighborhood holiday ornaments. But nothing gets Penelope down for long. If she can't decorate her own house, she can at least deal with the crabby neighbor offering visions of fiery sinners instead of sugarplums. And maybe track down the missing decorations while she searches for her holiday spirit. Join Penelope, Jake, their dog, and a cast of friends in this heartwarming holiday mystery, the latest in The Penelope Standing Mysteries.

The Penelope Standing Mysteries (Books 1 - 4)   ★★★★★ "Greatest couple since Nick and Nora Charles." Now that she's in her fifties, Penelope Standing has life pretty well figured out. She has:     •    A much-loved partner, Jake, who isn't scared off by her approach to life or taxes.     •    A thriving pet sitting business, which keeps her in the middle of everything.     •    A part time job delivering mail — a great excuse for snooping. It's not her fault she's the first person to notice so many crimes! But somehow she can never convince anyone else that's true…   A hilarious and touching cozy mystery series for people who love their characters a bit off-kilter, this bundle includes: Death Walks a Dog Death Tracks the Scent Death Smells a Rose Death Crashes a Wedding   Pick up your copy and enjoy an adventure with Penelope Standing today!