A game of cat and mouse may cost super sleuths Melody and French Bulldog Smudge more than they’re willing to pay. Melody and Smudge are back on the case in Cozy Mystery Author Rosie Sams’ much-loved Bakers and Bulldogs series.

The danger is high, and there’s no shortage of suspects when the case involves angry spouses, real estate agents, and lots of money.

Melody Hennessy is a very happy woman. She’s married to the town sheriff, about to give birth to her first child, and a successful pastry chef with a penchant for solving murders with her French Bulldog, Smudge. There is only one problem... she’s bored!

Melody is on maternity leave from her bakery to rest before the baby comes, but she quickly realizes that she isn’t good at taking it easy. When Melody’s neighbor is murdered, and a good friend is arrested, she and Smudge can’t resist hunting down the real culprit.

Melody’s husband, Sheriff Alvin Hennessy, is worried about his wife taking on too much in her delicate condition. However, Alvin knows that when his wife starts to follow the clues, there’s no chance of stopping her. To soothe her husband’s worries, Melody and Smudge seek the help of Veteran Lola Ramsey. Melody, Smudge, and Lola begin searching for clues to free their innocent friend.

Is it possible for Melody and Smudge to find the killer and save the day before she gives birth? Or have they bit off more than they can chew this time?

Find out if Melody, Alvin, and Smudge solve the case and get their blissful happily ever after in A Body, a Blade, and an Early Baby.