Hoops, Howls, & Holiday Havoc
(2025)(A book in the Paw-liday Craft Caper series)
A novel by Patsy Hicks
Saving Christmas, one pawprint at a time...
Christmas in the small town of Oak Haven, Tennessee, is always magical, and Lou Ellsworth’s evening at her brother’s festive party leaves her feeling extra cheerful. Inspired by their embroidery lessons, her sister-in-law gives her a stunning wall hanging modeled after Lou’s most treasured possession—an antique Christmas ornament passed down through generations. But Lou’s holiday spirit is shattered when she returns home to find her tree toppled over and her heirloom ornament missing.
For Lou’s loyal dogs, Bruiser, a grumpy Chihuahua who only loves Christmas for the warm fire, and Brown, a cheerful Corgi who sees the good in everyone, this is a call to action. Bruiser is convinced someone intentionally sabotaged the tree and swiped the ornament, while Brown insists it must have been an innocent accident.
As a rare Christmastime snowstorm blankets their southern town, the canine sleuths follow a trail of clues. From mysterious tracks in the yard to peculiar behavior from neighbors, the case grows more puzzling by the hour. With Christmas morning fast approaching, can Bruiser and Brown crack the case and restore Lou’s holiday cheer?
Brimming with humor, charm, and seasonal warmth, Hoops, Howls, & Holiday Havoc is a cozy Christmas mystery sure to leave you smiling and believing in a little holiday magic.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Christmas in the small town of Oak Haven, Tennessee, is always magical, and Lou Ellsworth’s evening at her brother’s festive party leaves her feeling extra cheerful. Inspired by their embroidery lessons, her sister-in-law gives her a stunning wall hanging modeled after Lou’s most treasured possession—an antique Christmas ornament passed down through generations. But Lou’s holiday spirit is shattered when she returns home to find her tree toppled over and her heirloom ornament missing.
For Lou’s loyal dogs, Bruiser, a grumpy Chihuahua who only loves Christmas for the warm fire, and Brown, a cheerful Corgi who sees the good in everyone, this is a call to action. Bruiser is convinced someone intentionally sabotaged the tree and swiped the ornament, while Brown insists it must have been an innocent accident.
As a rare Christmastime snowstorm blankets their southern town, the canine sleuths follow a trail of clues. From mysterious tracks in the yard to peculiar behavior from neighbors, the case grows more puzzling by the hour. With Christmas morning fast approaching, can Bruiser and Brown crack the case and restore Lou’s holiday cheer?
Brimming with humor, charm, and seasonal warmth, Hoops, Howls, & Holiday Havoc is a cozy Christmas mystery sure to leave you smiling and believing in a little holiday magic.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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