Off Leash

A missing dog. A town-wide meltdown. And a vet who just wanted a quiet week.

Redbend, Montana is hosting its first big event in years-a regional dog show promising tourism, prestige, and minimal chaos.

That promise lasts exactly one night.

When a prize dog disappears hours before judging, panic spreads fast. Accusations fly. Reputations unravel. And Wren Calloway-small-town vet, accidental investigator, and professional over-committer-is press-ganged into helping keep the peace.

Which would be easier if:

• The missing dog didn't come with a six-figure value
• Biscuit (Wren's 90-pound "medium" dog) wasn't somehow involved
• The handlers weren't all lying
• And a very charming dog show competitor from Billings didn't turn out to be deeply, alarmingly weird

As Wren digs into the disappearance, a simple missing-pet case spirals into something bigger: a summer theft ring, a trail of bad decisions, and a showdown in a church parking lot that Wren will describe inaccurately forever.

Deputy Cal Briggs keeps showing up at exactly the wrong moments. The Lundgren brothers try to help. They do not help. Darla offers unsolicited advice that is, infuriatingly, correct. And Redbend proves once again that nothing brings people together-or tears them apart-like a little drama and a lot of opinions.

Off-Leash is the second book in the Redbend Veterinary Mysteries series-packed with small-town chaos, sharp humor, slow-burn tension, and animals who absolutely deserve better adults.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Cozy mysteries with bite
• Reluctant heroines and found family
• Small towns that refuse to mind their business
• Dogs, disasters, and decisions made under pressure

Read Off-Leash and return to Redbend-where everyone's watching, everyone's judging, and nothing stays contained for long.

This is a cozy mystery series with humor, heart, and ongoing character arcs. Best enjoyed in order.