Finding Home

A missing champion. A detective with a past. And a town that might just save them both.

Welcome to Seabreeze Cove, where the salt air cures almost everything-except murder, secrets, and dognapping.

Former veterinary technician Emma Hartley came to coastal Maine to disappear. After a devastating professional betrayal in Boston left her reputation in ruins, she wants nothing more than a quiet life running her one-woman business-the Lost Paws Detective Agency. Her only partner is Murphy, a washed-out police dog with a heart of gold, questionable discipline, and an uncanny nose for trouble.

But quiet never lasts long in Seabreeze Cove.

When Winston, the mayor's prize-winning corgi, vanishes from a locked house just days before the town's beloved Dog Days Festival, Emma finds herself pulled into the spotlight. Then another dog disappears. And another. A poodle. An Australian cattle dog. A golden retriever. Each theft is executed with unsettling precision-pointing to someone who knows far more than they should.

The sheriff thinks the case is hopeless.
The town thinks Emma is in over her head.
But Emma knows animals-and she knows these dogs didn't just run away.

With help from Ben Cooper, a charming local veterinarian who challenges her vow to never trust again, and a group of fiercely loyal community allies-including the unforgettable Marge Henderson-Emma follows a trail that winds from the competitive world of dog shows to the lonely obsession of a thief with a dangerous savior complex.

As the festival deadline looms, Emma must race to uncover the truth before Seabreeze Cove's biggest celebration turns into its greatest scandal.

Can she find the missing dogs in time?
Or will her first real case prove her deepest fear-that she doesn't belong anywhere at all?

Finding Home is the first book in the Lost Paws Mystery series-perfect for readers who love David Rosenfelt, Sofie Kelly, and charming small-town cozy mysteries with heart.

This Animal Cozy Mystery Features:

• A smart, relatable female sleuth with veterinary expertise

• A lovable canine sidekick named Murphy

• A charming coastal Maine setting filled with quirky locals

• A slow-burn, clean romance with a veterinarian

• No graphic violence, swearing, or animal cruelty

Pack your bags for Seabreeze Cove and join the search today.