Yoga instructor Harper Hale thought hosting a charity goat-yoga fundraiser for the Pinewood Valley Animal Rescue would be the perfect blend of wellness and whimsy—a chance to help furry friends find their forever homes while introducing her community to a unique practice. But when a prominent rescue board member collapses during warrior pose with a pygmy goat balanced on her back, Harper's peaceful studio becomes ground zero for a murder investigation. With her business reputation in tatters, threatening notes appearing in her office, and the police warning her to stay out of their case, Harper must stretch beyond her comfort zone to find out who brought poison to her sanctuary before her dream dissolves completely.
Armed with her loyal blue heeler Boomer and her supportive best friend Tessa, Harper discovers that the victim's picture-perfect facade hid a pattern of cruelty that destroyed marriages and shattered families across Pinewood Valley. From scorned spouses seeking revenge to business partners with financial motives, everyone connected to the rescue board seems to harbor secrets worth killing for. As break-ins escalate to vandalism and Harper's investigation puts her directly in the killer's crosshairs, she realizes that someone is desperate to keep the truth buried. With her studio's future hanging in the balance and time running out, Harper must find her center and unmask a murderer who's proven that even the most peaceful settings can hide the darkest intentions.
In this third installment of The Downward Dog Mysteries, Harper Hale learns that maintaining balance means knowing when to fight for justice and when to trust the process. With Boomer's steady presence providing comfort and her community rallying to support her, Harper must navigate a web of betrayal, jealousy, and long-held grudges to restore peace to both her studio and her small mountain town. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who love resilient heroines, adorable animal companions, and small-town charm with a twist of danger, Healing Hooves proves that sometimes finding your strength means standing firm even when everything around you threatens to crumble.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Armed with her loyal blue heeler Boomer and her supportive best friend Tessa, Harper discovers that the victim's picture-perfect facade hid a pattern of cruelty that destroyed marriages and shattered families across Pinewood Valley. From scorned spouses seeking revenge to business partners with financial motives, everyone connected to the rescue board seems to harbor secrets worth killing for. As break-ins escalate to vandalism and Harper's investigation puts her directly in the killer's crosshairs, she realizes that someone is desperate to keep the truth buried. With her studio's future hanging in the balance and time running out, Harper must find her center and unmask a murderer who's proven that even the most peaceful settings can hide the darkest intentions.
In this third installment of The Downward Dog Mysteries, Harper Hale learns that maintaining balance means knowing when to fight for justice and when to trust the process. With Boomer's steady presence providing comfort and her community rallying to support her, Harper must navigate a web of betrayal, jealousy, and long-held grudges to restore peace to both her studio and her small mountain town. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who love resilient heroines, adorable animal companions, and small-town charm with a twist of danger, Healing Hooves proves that sometimes finding your strength means standing firm even when everything around you threatens to crumble.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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