The Girls

<p><strong><em>Everyone hated Daniel Moore. But who got to him first?</em></strong></p><p></p><p>Dog parkers Bailey Hughes and Lia Anderson jump in to support Ellen Brandt through the breakup from hell after long-time cohab Daniel Moore is indicted for stealing musical instruments from his clients.</p><p> </p><p>When Daniel's body turns up in nearby Parker Woods it's the end of Ellen's problems-until the investigation points at Ellen and an alibi isn't enough to protect her. Lia wants to be done with Ellen's endless drama but she can't abandon Bailey-no matter the cost.</p><p></p><p>Detective Cynth McFadden's history with Moore lands her the investigation into his death. While she prefers SWAT takedowns to finessing emotional musicians it's a huge opportunity to advance her career. The catch? Resolution of Moore's theft case left his victims high and dry making his murder a political hot potato. It doesn't help that former beau and current bête noire Brent Davis is assigned to help her.</p><p></p><p>The investigation is complicated by decades of tangled relationships and an ambitious prosecutor gunning for a quick win. When Lia and Bailey get involved it's a toss up whether the Dog Park Gang will make Cynth's case or blow it apart.</p><p> </p><p>(97000 words)</p>