Dear Reader,

The branch of the Colton family tree that resides in Red Ridge, South Dakota, embodies the definition of complex family dynamics. Throw in their long-standing animosity with the Gage family, cofounders of the town, and you have a recipe for disaster. Or possibly true love.

It’s an absolute pleasure to bring you another story featuring a charismatic corgi. I’m surprised my husband didn’t post a recording of my happy dance when I told him about this book. We’re both lifelong dog lovers and grew up around a variety of purebreds and mutts. A retired racing greyhound was our wedding gift to each other, and we’ve fostered over thirty retired greyhounds in the years since, adopting several along the way.

In Red Ridge, two more dog lovers are about to embark on an adventure that is sure to change their lives. Shane Colton is a private investigator with a chip on his shoulder and an excellent K-9 partner in his corgi, Stumps. Danica Gage is a dog trainer with a superb reputation; she even trained Shane’s dog.

With a serial killer running seemingly unchecked in Red Ridge, Shane, Stumps and Danica have their hands full with crimes that are hitting a little too close to home. I hope you’ll enjoy reading their story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Live the adventure,

Regan Black