The Dog Show Dilemma
(2026)(The second book in the Two Cousins and a Canine Mystery series)
A novel by Tracie Kaine
A Two Cousins and A Canine Mystery
The prestigious Pelican Harbor Regional Dog Show was supposed to bring excitement, tourists, and championship glory to the cozy coastal town.
Instead, it brings murder.
When a celebrated breeder is found dead behind the championship ring, rumors explode across the marina faster than a storm rolling in from the harbor. A missing champion dog, switched registration papers, and whispers of bribery turn the competition into chaos—and everyone suddenly has something to hide.
Chef and amateur sleuth Lila Quinn knows people reveal more than they intend under pressure. Her cousin Derek, a former military dog trainer, knows how quickly panic can turn dangerous. Together—with their loyal Newfoundland, Ranger—they begin untangling a mystery hidden beneath polished smiles, championship ribbons, and carefully rehearsed alibis.
But the closer they get to the truth, the more they realize the killer isn't trying to protect a prize.
They're trying to protect a secret.
Set against the charming coastal backdrop of Pelican Harbor, The Dog Show Dilemma is a cozy mystery filled with loyal dogs, small-town charm, family bonds, hidden rivalries, and twists that will keep readers guessing until the final clue.
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The prestigious Pelican Harbor Regional Dog Show was supposed to bring excitement, tourists, and championship glory to the cozy coastal town.
Instead, it brings murder.
When a celebrated breeder is found dead behind the championship ring, rumors explode across the marina faster than a storm rolling in from the harbor. A missing champion dog, switched registration papers, and whispers of bribery turn the competition into chaos—and everyone suddenly has something to hide.
Chef and amateur sleuth Lila Quinn knows people reveal more than they intend under pressure. Her cousin Derek, a former military dog trainer, knows how quickly panic can turn dangerous. Together—with their loyal Newfoundland, Ranger—they begin untangling a mystery hidden beneath polished smiles, championship ribbons, and carefully rehearsed alibis.
But the closer they get to the truth, the more they realize the killer isn't trying to protect a prize.
They're trying to protect a secret.
Set against the charming coastal backdrop of Pelican Harbor, The Dog Show Dilemma is a cozy mystery filled with loyal dogs, small-town charm, family bonds, hidden rivalries, and twists that will keep readers guessing until the final clue.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Coastal cozy mysteries
Clever canine companions
Small-town secrets
Amateur sleuth cousins
Culinary and competition-themed mysteries
Clean mysteries with heart and humor
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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