Legends Rise Over The Three Hounds Bakery

Doxies & Donuts Mystery #4

by Julie Titterington

A legend on the loose. A killer in costume. And three doxies who always sniff out the truth.

Mystery author Willa Lattner expects her book-signing tour through Northern California’s quirkiest roadside attractions to deliver little more than paperbacks, pastries, and people-watching. But when a man dressed as Bigfoot bursts into a tacky gift shop and commits murder in broad daylight, her road trip takes a deadly detour.

Even stranger? Killer, Kyle, and Wags seem to recognize the monster in the suit.

Convinced the attacker is someone from her own hometown of Humboldt Cove, Willa dives into a tangled web of clues, cryptid enthusiasts, and secrets. But the closer she gets to unmasking the truth, the clearer it this Bigfoot isn’t a legend. He’s someone dangerously close to home.

Perfect for fans of small-town charm, mischievous pups, and cozy mysteries with heart—and teeth.

379 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2026

About the author

Julie Titterington is an author, essayist, and editor who lives in the beautiful Willamette Valley. When she's not hanging out with her husband and three children, she can be found baking, eating, and reading mysteries from the Golden Age, in that order.

Reviews

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another fun book in the series, although it did get a little weird at times! I enjoyed the characters, especially the dachshunds!I look forward to the next book.


Amazon synopsis:
Mystery author Willa Lattner expects her book-signing tour through Northern California’s quirkiest roadside attractions to deliver little more than paperbacks, pastries, and people-watching. But when a man dressed as Bigfoot bursts into a tacky gift shop and commits murder in broad daylight, her road trip takes a deadly detour.

Even stranger? Killer, Kyle, and Wags seem to recognize the monster in the suit.

Convinced the attacker is someone from her own hometown of Humboldt Cove, Willa dives into a tangled web of clues, cryptid enthusiasts, and secrets. But the closer she gets to unmasking the truth, the clearer it becomes: this Bigfoot isn’t a legend. He’s someone dangerously close to home.

[Tera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aromatherapy is not "Expensive patent medicine". A study on PubMed by Ashley J Farrar and Francisca C Farrar found that "Clinical aromatherapy is an alternative medicine therapy that can be beneficial in the inpatient or outpatient setting for symptom management for pain, nausea, general well-being, anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia. It is beneficial for preoperative anxiety, oncology, palliative care, hospice, and end of life."

Aromatherapy is used at the Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic, so it is not snake oil. Sounds like the author has had contact with MLM essential oil companies.

[Lady Galaxy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one was just didn't hold my interest. I got about a third of the way through and realized I didn't really want to wade through the rest of the book to find out what was going on, so I skipped to the end and saw no reason to go back and read the middle.

I did like the recipes!

[Truitti · Rating 5 out of 5]

26-23. I enjoy visiting Humboldt Cove, the 3 story pink house, and the three hounds donut shop. So many characters and great twists. I purchased this e-book from Amazon prime.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I completely love this series!

[Rivya S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Least favorite book of the series. Felt forced, rushed and chaotic.

[Janice M Steiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun romp

With the help of the darling doxies, Will a and Jake solve a murder mystery in Humboldt Cove. Acute and quick read..

[JoAnne Monahan · Rating 3.75 out of 5]

This series is always a fun and entertaining read. I found the "big foot" premise a bit strange, but the doxies always keep me entertained.