Welcome to Whispering Pines—a charming Southern town where the casseroles are hot, the gossip is hotter, and secrets don’t stay buried for long.

Denise Dee Devecco thought her biggest worry was surviving her mama’s third wedding. That is, until the groom drops dead mid-vow and her own mother becomes the prime suspect. Toss in a teacup dog that hates her, a cranky parrot with murder-related catchphrases, and a local detective who makes her forget how words work—and suddenly Denise’s quiet life is anything but.

Armed with stubborn curiosity, a bad case of adult-onset chicken pox, and a best friend who can sniff out scandal faster than she can bake a pie, Denise sets out to clear her mama’s name. But when a second murder surfaces, a mysterious storage unit full of secrets is found, and a suspiciously shady gazebo dedication draws the whole town’s attention, Denise must untangle the truth—one nosy clue at a time.

If you love Southern sass, laugh-out-loud antics, and cozy mysteries with heart, Deadly I Do’s and Dog-Gone Clues is the page-turning treat you’ve been waiting for.

💡 Reasons to Buy This Book:

• Unforgettable Heroine: Denise is the nosy, lovable Southern sleuth you didn’t know you needed—equal parts heart, humor, and hijinks.

• Small-Town Shenanigans: Perfect for fans of Murder, She Wrote, Sweet Magnolias, and Janet Evanovich, this book delivers cozy charm with a twist of mystery.

• Hilarious Dialogue & Southern Wit: Whether it’s passive-aggressive garden clubs or secrets stashed in cobbler, every page is full of laugh-out-loud moments.

• Cozy with a Kick: No gore, just good old-fashioned sleuthing, plenty of baked goods, and a lovable cast of quirky characters (and pets!).

• Bonus Content Included: Features real Southern recipes, sneak peeks at future mysteries, and a sweetly satisfying ending.