Naomi & Winston Mysteries Series

Shenanigans come to the sleepy southern town of Harmony Grove, Mississippi. The dog groomer is wanted for murder, and her only alibi is a talking dog? And you thought your day was ruff... When Naomi Cooper's big city dog grooming business goes belly up, she returns to Harmony Grove with her tail between her legs. The good? There's no place like home. The bad? She's struck by lightning and accused of murder. Harmony Grove might look the same as ever, but Naomi has changed. A lightning strike granted her a unique ability—she can speak with the murder victim's dog, Winston. He's the only one who saw what happened that fateful night. With her new canine friend's help, can Naomi clear her name, save the town's no-kill animal shelter, and stop the real killer from getting away with murder? Or is she destined to spend the rest of her life in the pound? The first book in the southern, small town Naomi & Winston Mystery series, Bone Is Where The Heart Is contains no adult situations or gore, only fun and high jinks as the heroine solves mysteries and chases behind her perpetually confused, endearingly curious, and continuously chatty Chihuahua. This story has a light paranormal element.

When Naomi discovers her uncle has been arrested for the murder of Harmony Grove's local art gallery owner, she knows the police are barking up the wrong tree… Proving his innocence isn't going to be a walk in the park. For one, her uncle and the gallery owner have been fighting like dogs over accusations of art theft. For two, the sole witness to the crime is a Maltese named Maude that has Naomi's Chihuahua, Winston, in puppy love. Between clearing her uncle's name, and preparing her dog grooming business for its grand opening, Naomi is elbow deep in fur and trouble. Will she be able to sniff out the culprit before they strike again? Or is she digging for the truth in dangerous places? The second book in the southern, small town Naomi & Winston Mystery series, Hearth and Bone contains no adult situations or gore, only fun and high jinks as the heroine solves mysteries and chases behind her perpetually confused, endearingly curious, and continuously chatty Chihuahua. This story has a light paranormal element.

It's a Bone-stravaganza at the Scott Vineyard! A recent discovery of fossils right before a wine festival held at the local vineyard has everyone's tail wagging. Digging up these bones is a big boon for business...until the owner is found murdered and it lands everyone in bad dog territory. Nothing smells right about the investigation. Chief Reed is forced to cede jurisdiction to a sketchy sheriff who has Naomi's hackles up at every turn, and when Naomi's friend--the owner's daughter--is dragged in for questioning during the wake, Naomi knows she has some digging of her own to do. With the deceased owner's will missing and the fate of the vineyard at stake, can Naomi get to the bottom of the murder or will her investigation end up buried along with the victim? The third book in the southern, small town Naomi & Winston Mystery series, No Bone About It contains no adult situations or gore, only fun and high jinks as the heroine solves mysteries and chases behind her perpetually confused, endearingly curious, and continuously chatty Chihuahua. This story has a light paranormal element.

The simple act of buying a vehicle turns into a dog's breakfast...   The local dealership owner has died from an alleged heart attack... but Naomi's nose for trouble has her convinced that something stinks. The circumstances surrounding his passing certainly are suspicious. Between alienating his daughter with his attempts at controlling her, and his attempts to strong arm an unpopular outlet mall project through for city ordinance approval which could leave some citizens of Harmony Grove at risk losing their homes, there is more than one person in town who'd benefit from his demise. When law enforcement writes the death off as a natural cause, it's up to Naomi to untangle the knotty issue... without ending up as the next victim The fourth book in the southern, small town Naomi & Winston Mystery series, Been There, Bone That contains no adult situations or gore, only fun and high jinks as the heroine solves mysteries and chases behind her perpetually confused, endearingly curious, and continuously chatty Chihuahua. This story has a light paranormal element.

One charity auction. Two feuding antique store owners. Three guesses as to what happens next… When local businesswoman Rosalind Murphy suspiciously goes missing before Harmony Grove's big Charity Auction for the children's wing of the local hospital, Naomi is determined to dig up the truth. The circumstances behind Rosalind's disappearance just don't add up, and the suspicion it casts on her business rival Tom Skinner—one of Naomi's grandma's close friends—is a little too convenient. But when Rosalind's body is discovered, Naomi realizes she may have bitten off more than she can chew. As she slowly fits the pieces of the puzzle together, will Naomi be drawn into danger that only her doggone best buddy can dig her out, or has this dog finally had its day? The fifth book in the southern, small town Naomi & Winston Mysteries, Charity Begins At Bone contains no adult situations or gore, only fun and high jinks as the heroine solves mysteries and chases behind her perpetually confused, endearingly curious, and continuously chatty Chihuahua. This story has a light paranormal element.

Naomi's ability to talk to animals take a back seat when she discovers the body of the local Clown Association's president is found face down in his kibble. The lead clown featured in the local Founder's Day parade is found murdered near a dumpster and no witnesses as to how he got there. When the owner of her favorite restaurant who is accused of his murder, Naomi's hackles rise. With the mayoral race looming on the horizon and sketchy behavior parade participants, Naomi tries to uncover who would murder a clown before her favorite barbecue place is shut down and she's left with no way to fill that sweet pulled pork void. Can she untangle the knot of decades of political machinations, old grudges, and sketchy behavior before the volatile mix claims another life? The sixth book in the southern, small town Naomi & Winston Mysteries, Tickle His Funny Bone contains no adult situations or gore, only fun and high jinks as the heroine solves mysteries and chases behind her perpetually confused, endearingly curious, and continuously chatty Chihuahua. This story has a light paranormal element.

As Naomi finally settles into her childhood home town, her past comes back to hound her with bad dog results. And her life was going so well... Naomi is taken aback when she spies her ex-boyfriend strolling through downtown Harmony Grove. She thought she left him behind in Charleston. With him is his best friend (and notorious troublemaker), and a girl who has mysterious connections to a shady resident of Naomi's small town. His arrival couldn't have come at a worse time. Naomi's relationship with Chief Reed has stepped up a notch and things are getting serious. That is, until her ex's best friend is found face down at the edge of her property. The whole drama has Winston and Daisy on alert since her ex-boyfriend can't seem to leave her alone. And people keep lurking outside her house. Now, she's tangled in a mess she didn't ask for when her ex is arrested for the murder of his best friend, and it's up to Naomi to figure out why he was killed, and how he ended up in her back yard. Can she find the connection between her past and her present before her ex-boyfriend upends her tranquility or is she doomed to have her past dig its way back into her life and threaten the blooming relationship with the chief? The seventh book in the southern, small town Naomi & Winston Mysteries, Home Away From Bone contains no adult situations or gore, only fun and high jinks as the heroine solves mysteries and chases behind her perpetually confused, endearingly curious, and continuously chatty Chihuahua. This story has a light paranormal element.

It's the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Harmony Grove!   All the citizens have turned out for the festive event. The aroma of hot chocolate and donuts fill the air, the sounds of Christmas music entertains the crowd and everyone enjoys the Christmas cantata hosted by the local Baptist Church.   Naomi, Winston, and Daisy join Jolene as she works the table with refreshments. Even Chief Reed has joined in the festivities as a participant and not in a law enforcement capacity. Things are looking up for Naomi as she enjoys her first Christmas back in Harmony Grove with her two faithful dog-friends.   Everything is going swimmingly until someone murders Santa Claus. And the recently fired Santa Claus is in the crosshairs for who did it.   Naomi and Winston involve themselves in solving the mystery so the old man doesn't get blamed for something he couldn't have done. And the clock is ticking. There's only so long that the chief of police can hold everyone at the festival for questioning before the murderer has a chance to slip away. The short 11k holiday story set in the southern, small town of Naomi & Winston Mysteries, Winston's First Christmas is a heartwarming story defining what family is all about. It contains no adult situations or gore, only fun and high jinks as the heroine solves mysteries and chases behind her perpetually confused, endearingly curious, and continuously chatty Chihuahua. This story has a light paranormal element.