When dreams of growth turn deadly...Will Sadie uncover who's building a blueprint for murder?Big changes are on the horizon for Sadie Barton and her beloved Sit, Stay, Sleep Motel and Dog Boarding facility. With Penny recently moved out, Sadie's heartwarming new romance taking shape, and plans underway to expand the successful small-town business, she's ready to take the next big leap. The excitement crumbles when the first contractor scheduled to give an estimate never arrives and Sadie spots his truck mysteriously parked in her lot with his lifeless body behind the wheel. Before the shock can settle, a second contractor backs out, claiming someone has threatened him if he dares take the job. Suddenly, Sadie's dreams of expansion are tangled in danger, secrets, and a silent warning: someone wants things to stay exactly the way they are. As townspeople whisper, pets sense tension, and suspicious eyes watch her every move, Sadie must rely on her loyal canine companions, her sharp instincts, and her tight-knit circle of friends to uncover the culprit. Because whoever is trying to stop the Sit, Stay, Sleep expansion isn't just determined... They're willing to kill over it. Perfect for readers who love cozy mysteries with dogs, small-town suspense, clean amateur-sleuth whodunits, and heartfelt character growth, this thrilling mystery raises the stakes while keeping things warm, witty, and delightfully cozy.