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Howling for Trouble
Hiding my coyote-shifter secret? Easy. Avoiding romantic disasters every time the moon goes full? I deserve a medal.
Three weeks into my attempt at normalcy (aka hiding from my past), my résumé now includes mocha wrangler, wine pourer, and dog-sitter extraordinaire. Who knew blending lattes, chardonnay, and corgis would be my definition of peace?
When local photography enthusiast and coffee shop regular George Harper is found dead beneath the starlit railway trestle—one I may or may not have been sniffing around myself—the townsfolk swap cozy gossip for rumors about killer coyotes. And guess who’s first in line for suspicion?
Between dodging Animal Control, keeping my furry secret under wraps, and navigating the flirtatious distraction of the annoyingly dimpled delivery guy, my plate's fuller than Millie’s wine cellar during tourist season.
With the annual Star-Watch Festival teetering on disaster, my only choice is to unleash my inner coyote detective—before the real killer strikes again. Because, seriously, running from trouble is hard enough without having to dodge pitchforks and silver bullets too.
Can Roxie solve the murder and find justice for George without exposing her true nature? Or will her own secrets become the next target in a town where nothing stays hidden for long?
Grab your copy of Howling For Trouble today and dive into this delightful paranormal mystery where small towns harbor the biggest secrets!
Three weeks into my attempt at normalcy (aka hiding from my past), my résumé now includes mocha wrangler, wine pourer, and dog-sitter extraordinaire. Who knew blending lattes, chardonnay, and corgis would be my definition of peace?
When local photography enthusiast and coffee shop regular George Harper is found dead beneath the starlit railway trestle—one I may or may not have been sniffing around myself—the townsfolk swap cozy gossip for rumors about killer coyotes. And guess who’s first in line for suspicion?
Between dodging Animal Control, keeping my furry secret under wraps, and navigating the flirtatious distraction of the annoyingly dimpled delivery guy, my plate's fuller than Millie’s wine cellar during tourist season.
With the annual Star-Watch Festival teetering on disaster, my only choice is to unleash my inner coyote detective—before the real killer strikes again. Because, seriously, running from trouble is hard enough without having to dodge pitchforks and silver bullets too.
Can Roxie solve the murder and find justice for George without exposing her true nature? Or will her own secrets become the next target in a town where nothing stays hidden for long?
Grab your copy of Howling For Trouble today and dive into this delightful paranormal mystery where small towns harbor the biggest secrets!
205 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2025
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Isabel Campbell
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September 21, 2025
Roxie Ryder is a riot! Smart, sassy and desperate to escape a crazy family situation, she bolts her hometown on a bus to, well, anywhere and finds herself in Howling Hills. A quick interview finds her happily employed by Millie at the pet store, walking pampered pets, pouring wine when needed at Millie’s second business (a winery) and helping wherever Millie needs extra hands). Throw in a room and a safe place to stay, Roxie has a home where she finally feels like she might fit in, for the first time.
After a few weeks Roxie, a secret coyote shifter, thinks she might have found the home she longs for, until one of the beloved locals is found dead, and somehow,Roxie is intertwined in the murder and must help solve the case for her own safety as well as that of her new friends.
Very well written, love the main characters particularly Roxie who just wants a safe home and acceptance (very relatable and lovable) and an absolutely worthwhile read
After a few weeks Roxie, a secret coyote shifter, thinks she might have found the home she longs for, until one of the beloved locals is found dead, and somehow,Roxie is intertwined in the murder and must help solve the case for her own safety as well as that of her new friends.
Very well written, love the main characters particularly Roxie who just wants a safe home and acceptance (very relatable and lovable) and an absolutely worthwhile read
July 17, 2025
This was an entertaining story that I enjoyed
The heroine of the story Roxie is a coyote shape shifter who has fled from her family and the strife that life has caused her. She has ended up in a small town where she works as a dog walker. However when murder happens she uses her senses and that she can communicate with the dogs she walks and a bobcat mix to help solve several mysteries. I particularly liked that she could telepathically connect to the animals and not just fellow canines. I hope this communication involves other species as the stories continue perhaps a sassy raccoon
The heroine of the story Roxie is a coyote shape shifter who has fled from her family and the strife that life has caused her. She has ended up in a small town where she works as a dog walker. However when murder happens she uses her senses and that she can communicate with the dogs she walks and a bobcat mix to help solve several mysteries. I particularly liked that she could telepathically connect to the animals and not just fellow canines. I hope this communication involves other species as the stories continue perhaps a sassy raccoon
August 16, 2025
A bit dysfunctional
I triple checked, Roxie noted that George's wound did not look like an animal attack. Yet for a long while she was hyper about wild animals being hunted, about her alter life being discovered. The deputy was even measuring animal prints at the scene. And then most of the book was on the towns reaction, not sleuthing. The difference in the focus of the plot was jarring. This is why co-written books don't seem to work well for me. Some loose ends weren't tied up.
Otherwise the characters were good and the gossip mill of a small town was true.
I triple checked, Roxie noted that George's wound did not look like an animal attack. Yet for a long while she was hyper about wild animals being hunted, about her alter life being discovered. The deputy was even measuring animal prints at the scene. And then most of the book was on the towns reaction, not sleuthing. The difference in the focus of the plot was jarring. This is why co-written books don't seem to work well for me. Some loose ends weren't tied up.
Otherwise the characters were good and the gossip mill of a small town was true.
August 29, 2025
Enjoyable start to the series
I like the main character Roxie and enjoyed all the pets she takes care of at the kennel. Due to her being a shifter, she had some funny interactions with the pets, which made me laugh. There was a good mystery that Roxie and her friends needed to solve which added to the story. I was happy that it was solved in this book and now look forward to more mysteries in the next books along with the humor and interesting characters.
I like the main character Roxie and enjoyed all the pets she takes care of at the kennel. Due to her being a shifter, she had some funny interactions with the pets, which made me laugh. There was a good mystery that Roxie and her friends needed to solve which added to the story. I was happy that it was solved in this book and now look forward to more mysteries in the next books along with the humor and interesting characters.
July 6, 2025
I really liked this story. The characters are vivid, endearing, and I love Diesel's calmness. The plot is easily followed and the premise is finding out who killed the beloved star gazer and why. The answers were hard won and reasons were beyond unfortunate, yet justice prevailed on two counts. I highly recommend this story.
October 3, 2025
fantstic and rewarding.
I headlined it as fantastic and rewarding because, Firstly i wasn,t expectig the nain character to be what sge was snd rewarding because she actualy succeded to catch the killer of an innocent man and also caught another murderer which didn,t gave anything to do with tye orriginal plot.Well done.Great reading and entertaining as well.xc
I headlined it as fantastic and rewarding because, Firstly i wasn,t expectig the nain character to be what sge was snd rewarding because she actualy succeded to catch the killer of an innocent man and also caught another murderer which didn,t gave anything to do with tye orriginal plot.Well done.Great reading and entertaining as well.xc
September 7, 2025
Coyote Plus Dog = Murder?
I wasn't sure that I would finish this book but it drew me in. Rocks was a quirky character and Diesel was pure fun. I will read the next one!
I wasn't sure that I would finish this book but it drew me in. Rocks was a quirky character and Diesel was pure fun. I will read the next one!
October 28, 2025
Far too many extra words.
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