A DEADLY STAY : A Lowcountry Pet & Home Mystery (The Pet Sitter's Predicament Book 1)

SHE WANTED PEACE. SHE GOT MURDER. Forty-two-year-old Carrie Ashford thought she had her life figured out. Eighteen years as an event planner. Fifteen years of marriage. A beautiful home in Atlanta. Then her husband left her for his CrossFit instructor named Brittany. Now Carrie's starting over in Charleston, armed with nothing but her late aunt's cottage, a disapproving cat named Margot, and a fledgling pet-sitting business that's supposed to be stress-free. Supposed to be. WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE: A charming Charleston setting dripping with Southern atmosphere A relatable protagonist starting over in her forties A judgmental cat who steals every scene Old money secrets and family betrayals A satisfying mystery with clever twists The spark of a slow-burn romance Clean content—cozy comfort without graphic violence When Carrie's very first job leads her to a dead body in Charleston's most prestigious neighborhood, she discovers that her years of managing difficult clients and noticing every detail make her uniquely suited for something she never expected: solving murders. A Deadly Stay is the first book in The Pet Sitter's Predicament series. If you love cozy mysteries with heart, humor, and a heroine worth rooting for, you'll love Carrie Ashford's story. Start the series today.