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by Kathleen Y'Barbo · Gone to the Dogs #4
2023 · 258 pages · Barbour Publishing
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Build your Hotlist lens📚 Book 4 of an ongoing series (2 published)
⏳ This series may not be complete yet — 2 of 6 books published
🔍 Still under the radar — fewer than 1,000 Goodreads reviews
The Bark of Zorro When mysterious Z-marks start appearing on dogs around Brenham, Texas, receptionist Cassidy Carter sees the perfect opportunity to flex her social media savvy and catch the culprit. But her well-meaning viral post backfires spectacularly, only encouraging more painted pups—and landing a bold Z right on her own home. Now Cassidy must team up with Texas game warden Jason Cameron, who's already drowning in unwanted reality TV attention, to figure out who's behind the peculiar pranks before things spiral further out of control. It's small-town chaos meets internet age mishaps in this delightful cozy mystery that'll have you laughing at the perfectly imperfect mistakes we all make when trying to do good.
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Upbeat indie pop with quirky charm meets small-town mystery vibes. Think bright acoustic guitars, witty storytelling vocals, and gentle folk-pop energy—playful yet earnest. Light romantic tension wrapped in wholesome Americana and feel-good melodies that balance humor with heart.
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