Murder at the Dog Show
(2026)(The fourth book in the Lila Jennings Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Diane Scotland
When prize ribbons turn deadly, one florist must sniff out the truth before she’s next.
Lila Jennings expected long days, wagging tails, and friendly competition at New York’s prestigious dog show. Not a dead sponsor and her own name tangled in the investigation. When the body is found displayedbehind the scenes, suspicion spreads faster than gossip in a grooming tent.
With her floral wire turning up as evidence and rumors threatening her business, Lila can’t afford to sit back and hope for the best. Alongside her steady partner Ethan, his sharp-eyed bulldog Tank, and her well-meaning but impulsive blogger friend Lucy, Lila starts pulling at loose threads no one else seems to notice.
What begins as a simple whodunit unravels into something far more dangerous: a carefully staged crime, manipulated evidence, and powerful players desperate to keep their secrets buried.
As the show builds toward its final awards and the killer grows bolder, Lila must trust her instincts, follow the smallest details, and risk everything to expose the truth.
Because at this dog show, winning isn’t everything.
Surviving is.
✨ Perfect for fans of intriguing whodunits, clever amateur sleuths, slow-burn romance, and cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and a hint of danger.
✨ Includes dogs, a determined florist, and a mystery that proves appearances can be deceiving.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Lila Jennings expected long days, wagging tails, and friendly competition at New York’s prestigious dog show. Not a dead sponsor and her own name tangled in the investigation. When the body is found displayedbehind the scenes, suspicion spreads faster than gossip in a grooming tent.
With her floral wire turning up as evidence and rumors threatening her business, Lila can’t afford to sit back and hope for the best. Alongside her steady partner Ethan, his sharp-eyed bulldog Tank, and her well-meaning but impulsive blogger friend Lucy, Lila starts pulling at loose threads no one else seems to notice.
What begins as a simple whodunit unravels into something far more dangerous: a carefully staged crime, manipulated evidence, and powerful players desperate to keep their secrets buried.
As the show builds toward its final awards and the killer grows bolder, Lila must trust her instincts, follow the smallest details, and risk everything to expose the truth.
Because at this dog show, winning isn’t everything.
Surviving is.
✨ Perfect for fans of intriguing whodunits, clever amateur sleuths, slow-burn romance, and cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and a hint of danger.
✨ Includes dogs, a determined florist, and a mystery that proves appearances can be deceiving.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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