A Cozy Christmas Mystery Short Story Featuring Sarah Carter and Her Red Heeler, Whiskey

When a cherished holiday quilt vanishes from the Cottageville Charity Auction, dog groomer and amateur sleuth Sarah Carter figures it’s just another small-town mix-up—until mysterious quilt squares start showing up around town, each stitched with cryptic messages and a trail that leads straight into the snow.

With her red heeler Whiskey, sarcastic assistant Emily Colt, and boyfriend Jared Greene—graphic novelist by night, barista by day—Sarah follows the threads through blizzards, gossip, and a decades-old disappearance that still haunts the town.

But as the snowstorm deepens and the clues grow darker, Sarah realizes someone will do anything to keep the past buried... and this Christmas, the truth could prove deadly.

Full of warmth, wit, and small-town charm, Tinsel, Tails, and Trouble in Cottageville is a heartwarming holiday whodunit where secrets unravel faster than a dropped stitch—and friendship, love, and a good dog are the coziest gifts of all.