Book One:

Dani in Demand

Dogs, Dating and Dead Bodies

by Ailie Holland

Discover the perfect blend of mystery, humor, and romance

in Ailie Holland’s cozy murder mystery series,

“Dogs, Dating, and Dead Bodies.”

Follow Dani Slade, a 29 year old independently wealthy widow, who loves dogs and finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. She is surrounded by potential new boyfriends. The hunky PT at the dog park, Jake. The dashing, wealthy son of her close friend, Robert. Even Detective Cassidy is handsome and has his own charm.

With the help of her furry companions, including her own miniature schnauzer Spencer, who plays a pivotal role in the case, Dani sets out to find the truth about who killed the dead body she finds.

With some humorous moments, conversations between friends, a captivating romance, and a host of quirky characters, “Dogs Dating, and Dead Bodies” is a must read for cozy mystery lovers.

Our Spence sniffing out clues

This is a book about relationships, friendships, conversations, dogs, and trying to solve a murder.

Dani in Demand is the first book in this cozy murder mystery series.

There will be four books in the series.

Follow Dani Slade, as she walks her own dog, Spencer, a miniature schnauzer, and two other dogs, who belong to her friends. She has lived in the small American town since fifth grade, so she knows nearly everyone. But after her husband Lance died when he was only 26 and she was 25, she has spent the last four years getting even closer to friends in their small community at the local dog park.

Romance is in the air, it’s been four years since Dani has really dated and she is finally ready.

I knew that Dani needed a pet dog, so I was inspired by our sweet little dog Spencer. He will be 14 on Earth Day 2023. He is a funny little talker who makes all sorts of noises, is food driven, and loves to play. He also loves to sleep and makes cute little noises when he sleeps as well.

Ailie Holland and her dog Spencer the miniature schnauzer

Dogs, Dating, and Dead Bodies

by Ailie Holland

There are three main dogs in this mystery. Spencer, Dani’s miniature schnauzer.

Sassy, Sophie’s French bulldog, and Scout, Hank’s basset hound. All of them are adorable, and they all are a part of the action.

Dani Slade, our main character, is devoted to dogs in general.

She is also ready to date eligible men.

She doesn’t plan on discovering a dead body. But once she does she finds she has a desire to solve the case and find the murderer.

Our miniature schnauzer all dressed up for the cold snow here in Colorado

It may seem like Dani in Demand is all about dogs, because those are the images I have to share. But it really isn’t. It’s about Dani, her friendships, her romantic relationships. And solving a murder.

Each book offers more mysteries to solve.

I hope you enjoy reading the series, “Dogs, Dating, and Dead Bodies.” And stick with me over the next four years as all four books are published.