In the sleepy town of Leap Hill, where everyone knows your name and the days meander as gently as the seasonal creek, life for Calvin Hunter is about to get a lot less cozy. Calvin, a lifetime resident, and the owner of Hunter Kennels, finds his quiet life upended when the newcomer Loretta opens her modern Dog Kennels, threatening to put him out of business. But the competitive tension between the kennels is only a prelude to a much darker mystery that unfolds in Leap Hill.The murder of a wealthy resident and series of puzzling events hints at a connection between the rival kennel owners and the decades-old disappearance of Laura Holt, a local heiress, Loretta finds herself embroiled in a mystery that digs deep into the town's history. With her loyal dogs by her side, and dealing with her own secrets and past, Loretta embarks on a quest for answers that leads her through hidden trails, shadowy forests, and the heart of Leap Hill's close-knit community.As Loretta, peels back the layers of a long-buried secret, they discover that in Leap Hill, the past is never really gone, and the serene surface of small-town life can hide turbulent depths. With time running out to uncover the truth behind Laura Holt's disappearance, Loretta aided by a suspicious Calvin must navigate a labyrinth of loyalty, betrayal, and hidden agendas.In and "Retrievers and Retribution, and " Daisy Harper crafts a tale of mystery, camaraderie, and the unbreakable bonds between dogs and their humans. Set against the backdrop of a town caught between preserving its history and embracing the future, this cozy mystery will captivate readers with its heartwarming moments, suspenseful twists, and a pack of endearing canines that prove themselves heroes in more ways than one.