Yoga instructor Riley Hart thought teaching sunrise hot yoga at Brookstone's premier wellness studio was the perfect blend of peaceful practice and helping her community find balance. But when the studio's demanding owner is found murdered during Riley's early morning class and the thermostat has been sabotaged to dangerous levels, Riley's tranquil sanctuary becomes ground zero for a murder investigation. With the police questioning her about her early arrival and access to the temperature controls, threatening messages warning her to stop asking questions, and her spunky Boston Terrier Cream sniffing out clues in the most inconvenient places, Riley must stretch far beyond her comfort zone to prove her innocence and uncover who turned up the heat on murder.
Armed with her quick-witted best friend Lila and tech-savvy student Dexter, Riley discovers that the victim's successful business empire was built on stolen partnerships, ruthless buyouts, and professional betrayals that destroyed lives across Brookstone. From the former business partner forced into poverty to the instructor whose innovative work was stolen, everyone connected to the studio seems to have been pushed to their breaking point. As Riley's investigation reveals a web of greed, revenge, and long-simmering resentment, the threats against her escalate from warnings to direct danger. With Cream's remarkable nose leading them to hidden evidence and time running out before the killer strikes again, Riley must find her center and unmask a murderer who's proven that some grudges run hotter than any yoga studio.
In this fifth installment of The Downward Dog Mysteries, Riley Hart learns that true strength comes not from maintaining perfect form but from standing firm when pressure threatens to make you break. With Cream's determined detective work providing both comic relief and crucial breakthroughs, and her community refusing to let her face danger alone, Riley must navigate a case where everyone had motive and opportunity to commit murder. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who love resilient heroines, adorable four-legged companions, and small-town intrigue with a deadly twist, Heated Justice proves that sometimes finding the truth means turning up the heat on lies—even when the killer is watching your every move.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Armed with her quick-witted best friend Lila and tech-savvy student Dexter, Riley discovers that the victim's successful business empire was built on stolen partnerships, ruthless buyouts, and professional betrayals that destroyed lives across Brookstone. From the former business partner forced into poverty to the instructor whose innovative work was stolen, everyone connected to the studio seems to have been pushed to their breaking point. As Riley's investigation reveals a web of greed, revenge, and long-simmering resentment, the threats against her escalate from warnings to direct danger. With Cream's remarkable nose leading them to hidden evidence and time running out before the killer strikes again, Riley must find her center and unmask a murderer who's proven that some grudges run hotter than any yoga studio.
In this fifth installment of The Downward Dog Mysteries, Riley Hart learns that true strength comes not from maintaining perfect form but from standing firm when pressure threatens to make you break. With Cream's determined detective work providing both comic relief and crucial breakthroughs, and her community refusing to let her face danger alone, Riley must navigate a case where everyone had motive and opportunity to commit murder. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who love resilient heroines, adorable four-legged companions, and small-town intrigue with a deadly twist, Heated Justice proves that sometimes finding the truth means turning up the heat on lies—even when the killer is watching your every move.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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