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 atmosphereA relatable protagonist starting over in her fortiesA judgmental cat who steals every sceneOld money secrets and family betrayalsA satisfying mystery with clever twistsThe spark of a slow-burn romanceClean 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.









