Sleuthin' in Boots Series

Life in Pleasant Hills, Texas, flows like sweet molasses. Normally. But nothing is pleasant or normal about murder.   At 26-years-old, Steely Lamarr, wants nothing more than to prove to the world that she can achieve success in life and in love. Due to her grandmother's sudden retirement, Steely's the proud owner of the family's pet grooming business. Only her office duties taught her nothing about grooming dogs. As for love, it's more work than holding water in your hands.   When the mysterious death of one of her employees occurs, and local law enforcement questions Steely's possible involvement, her life, business, and love swirl out of control. With the help of her cheeky Chihuahua, Steely sets out to prove her innocence, find justice for her employee, and sniff out the killer.   Can Steely and her canine sidekick discover whodunit? Or will their lives, her floundering business, and her stagnating relationship disappear down the drain?   *Publisher's note: This is the 2nd edition of How to Leash a Thief. Many readers of the 1st edition stated it read like a "cozy" mystery. Although it does contain many cozy mystery elements, we at Pigasus Publications do not want to mislead readers. Our readers' happiness is top priority. How to Leash a Thief does not contain explicit sex or excessive violence. Some cozy mystery fans might enjoy the story. But we want to inform readers, the book does contain minimal use of curse words and sexual innuendos. Thank you for your interest!

Autumn in Pleasant Hills, Texas is about sipping pumpkin spice lattes, costume contests, and filling trick or treat bags, but not this year. Because something wicked this way wags!   As southern and sassy Steely Lamarr, her chatty Chihuahua, and the Scrubadub gang organize the annual pet costume contest, they hit a wall when the contest judge—the town librarian—winds up dead. Between the pages of the beloved woman's journal, Steely discovers the quirky librarian may have met an untimely death through a connection on a dating app.   As the president of the Citizens on the Watch, Steely believes it's her civic duty, along with her motley crew, to assist the ever-so-hunky Officer Jackson and the Buckleville PD to bring a killer to justice.   Can Steely figure out who murdered the librarian and keep herself out of the crosshairs from a venomous villain?   Praise for the 1st editions of the Sleuthin' in Boots series: "Lighthearted, funny, and oh so Texan!"  "A fun, fresh read!"  "A hilarious wacky page turner!" 

Bulldogs, Bluebonnets, & a Brouhaha in Togas!   In the charming town of Pleasant Hills, Texas, a home invasion leaves one homeowner dead, and seven Frenchies stolen. The local chief of police recruits, Steely Lamarr, known for her tenacity and civilian crime-solving, to assist with the case. Steely will do anything to help. Even going undercover at the Pleasant Ladies Society's annual toga party.   The assignment sends Steely tumbling head first into a vicious world of socialite backstabbing, pup pilfering, and alleged organized crime. Her involvement with the case doesn't sit well with her boyfriend, an officer with the police department, causing turmoil in their budding relationship. The danger intensifies when a local newspaper reporter goes missing after Steely meets with her about a possible lead. And Steely wonders if she's in over her head.   Does she have what it takes to help the police, and outsmart the murderous Frenchie thief? With a surprising and unlikely partner alongside them, Steely and her Chihuahua, Cuff, embark upon their most risky sleuthing yet. But can the trio keep themselves from becoming the next victims?

Christmas is goin to the dogs in the latest Sleuthin' in Boots Mystery!   Dog-grooming shop owner, Steely Lamarr, and her canine sidekick, Cuff, find themselves wrapped up in a twisted holiday caper, involving an eerie Secret Santa mystery and a spine-chilling murder.   Twinkling lights and mistletoe adorn the streets of Pleasant Hills, Texas as the town gears up for its annual Reindeer Stampede. When someone close to Steely's heart begins receiving creepy Secret Santa gifts, a mystery revolving around a dangerous obsession and a long-time vendetta unfolds.   Can Steely and Cuff help discover who's behind the nightmare before Christmas? Or will they become the next victims?   Said the night wind to its little prey, do you fear what I fear?