Ebook: Dog Treats and Death – Heywood Hounds Book 1 | Carly Winter
Ebook: Dog Treats and Death – Heywood Hounds Book 1 | Carly Winter
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He’s had a troubled past… but is he a killer?
When Gina Dunner’s brother, Vic, is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Gina isn’t surprised. Living the life of a womanizing ranch hand with questionable friends and a lifetime of bad choices had to catch up with him at some point.
After the Sheriff announces she has the right man, Vic vehemently denies the murder. When he begs Gina to help prove his innocence, she attempts to put her doubts aside, despite him being the last one to see the woman alive. She and her rescue mutt, Daisy—a sweet, yet sassy, talking dog—start sniffing around into their own investigation.
Will Gina and Daisy stumble onto the truth to exonerate Vic, or will the killer come for Gina next?
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What is Dog Treats and Death about? Dog Treats and Death follows Gina Dunner, a woman living in the small Arizona town of Heywood, whose troubled brother Vic is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. Despite her doubts about his innocence, Gina teams up with her rescue dog Daisy — a sweet, sassy talking dog only Gina can hear — to investigate the murder and find the real killer before she becomes the next target.
Who is Daisy in the Heywood Hounds series? Daisy is Gina's rescue dog and secret weapon — a sweet yet sassy talking dog whose voice only Gina can hear. Together they make an unlikely but unstoppable investigating duo, sniffing out clues and suspects across the small town of Heywood, Arizona.
Who is Gina Dunner? Gina Dunner is the main character of the Heywood Hounds Cozy Mystery Series. She lives in Heywood, Arizona, and finds herself pulled into murder investigations alongside her talking rescue dog Daisy. The series follows her journey navigating family drama, small-town life, and a slow-burn romance with the local deputy.
Is the Heywood Hounds series a talking dog cozy mystery? Yes — the Heywood Hounds series features Daisy, a rescue dog with the ability to talk, though only Gina can hear her. It is one of the few cozy mystery series featuring a genuinely talking dog as a central character rather than just a pet sidekick.
Is there romance in the Heywood Hounds series? Yes — the series features a slow-burn romance with the local deputy that develops across the books, alongside the mystery plots and Gina's complicated family dynamics.
Is Dog Treats and Death connected to the Heywood Herbalist series? Yes — both series are set in the same town of Heywood, Arizona and share overlapping characters. Fans of the Heywood Herbalist series will recognize familiar faces. The Heywood Hounds series is a great starting point if you love talking animal cozy mysteries.
Do I need to read the Heywood Hounds books in order? Each book works as a standalone mystery, but reading in order gives you the full development of Gina and Daisy's relationship, the slow-burn romance with the deputy, and the ongoing story of Gina's complicated family. Start with Dog Treats and Death for just $0.99.
Journey with amateur sleuths, Gina and Daisy, through the twists and turns of “Dog Treats and Death,” a tale of family, betrayal, and the enduring bond between a woman and her extraordinary canine companion.

I recently discovered author Carly Winter. Enjoying the Patty Byrne series, I was looking forward to getting lost in another one. This first book in the Heywood Hounds series was a fun read. I love getting to know, Gina and her rescue fur friends, Daisy, Banshee, and Sing. Reading how Daisy "spoke" to Gina had me laughing out loud. I could picture her behavior as she expressed her thoughts and emotions. A delightful cozy mystery, this book will introduce you to a great cast of characters. I will definitely read all of the remaining books in this series and any future books released.
Thank you to Book Sirens and Westwood Publishing/Carly Fall LLC for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
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The author brought the story to life with words. It had me both smiling and held in suspense as the story pro- gressed. I would recommend this book to others that also like a good mystery.
I loved the characters. I loved the talking dog (I wish I had one!). I found the whole story and setting absolutely adorable, and I am happy to continue reading more from this author.Excellent cozy mystery!Rating: 4.5 stars
This is an entertaining and enjoyable story. An amazing way to start a series. It's suspense kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The hilarity had me laughing out loud throughout the whole book. Love Gina and Daisy!!! I highly recommend reading this book and I look forward to reading more from the series. Now I'm off to read book two.
Dog Treats and Death is a charming cozy mystery with a clever talking dog! This well written, entertaining book kept me reading way too long. (I finished the first two books in one day!) With talking dog Daisy’s help, Gina steps in to solve a murder the sheriff thinks Gina’s brother Vic committed.