When beloved local widow Margaret Hale is found dead in her favorite chair, dog walker Claudia Reeves is told it was simply her heart giving out. But Margaret was a woman of careful routines, and Claudia knows something is wrong. With loyal golden retriever Biscuit at her side, she starts tugging at the loose threads: a pill bottle out of place, a dark sedan in the driveway, and financial secrets someone was desperate to keep buried. In a neighborhood full of polished gardens, gossip, and long-held trust, Claudia must follow the clues before a clever killer slips the leash for good. Sit. Stay. Dead. is a warm, twisty cozy mystery filled with heart, small-town charm, and a dog who may be the best partner a sleuth could ask for.
Paisley MacDonald writes cozy mysteries threaded with slow-burn romance, small-town secrets, and just enough danger to keep the kettle whistling. Drawn to wind-swept villages, lakeside cafés, and tight-knit communities where everyone knows your name—and your business—she loves exploring the tender spaces between grief and hope, loyalty and betrayal, suspicion and love. Her stories blend clever clues, atmospheric settings, and emotionally grounded heroines who solve crimes while navigating matters of the heart. When she isn’t plotting fictional mischief, Paisley can be found walking coastal paths, collecting vintage teacups, and eavesdropping (purely for research) in charming neighborhood cafés.View all by Paisley MacDonald
