Readers are loving the Dakota Green mystery series:

"One of the best cozy mysteries I've ever read!" Bestselling author Ashley Winstead

"Dakota, a spunky, modern sleuth, doesn’t let high heels or outdated gender roles get in the way of her relentless pursuit of the truth and her quest to build a new life... a charming romp, featuring a quirky cast of characters with big hearts and witty humor, all set against the unforgettable backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Grab your sequins and tiara—this one’s a sparkling good read!” Bestselling author Ellie Alexander

"THIS WAS PERFECTION... Totally recommend on your TBR!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Should be on every reader's to-read list, because it is simply brilliant. A mix of the wittiness of Miss. Congeniality paired with a truly engaging mystery… The smart writing of Ms. Bird also refuses to fall for beauty queen stereotypes…The twist at the end almost had me screaming because I absolutely NEED the next book now." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Had me laughing one moment and gripping the edge of my seat the next! Dakota Green stands out as a refreshingly down-to-earth and empowered protagonist—an unexpected beauty queen-turned-detective who quickly wins readers' hearts." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This was the exact shot of uplifting, hilarious dopamine I needed... !" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I loved this book, simple as that! As a southern gal, and growing up in a pageant town, I could totally relate to the characters. Hard to put this one down!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"...shifts you to a place where heels under 4 inches are a sin and anything bedazzled with less than 50% sequin coverage will have you running home to your mama... The female relationships in this book are strong and beautifully done." Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"With a compelling mix of humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, the story channels Miss Congeniality vibes in the best way... A must-read for fans of murder mysteries with a side of sass and sequins!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"If you love a contemporary murder mystery that is more Only Murders in the Building than Broadchurch, with a smidge of romance, I think you'll love this!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This book sucked me in quickly! ... The plot is the perfect blend of backstory, the perfect amount of murder/thrills, and the perfect amount of mystery... leaving the ending an exciting read!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"I was hooked from the first page... so wonderfully written with characters who I loved spending time with.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Full of quirky quips and was such a quick, fun read. I thought I had this one figured out but there was a twist at the end that got me! Super excited to read book two in this series!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Cracked Me UP! xD... Perfect weekend read!" Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐