No good deed goes unpunished as Gracie Andersen, owner of Milky Way Kennels learns. Who knew offering hospitality and volunteering at the library would land her in a murder investigation? A valuable Civil War knife, one very frozen body, some "funny" accounting, and a mysterious stalker are adding up to big trouble for the Deer Creek Library. Gracie is determined to track down the murderer during the worst cold snap in 75 years. With a growing suspect list, Gracie and her precocious Labrador, Haley are on the trail of an illusive cold-blooded killer.

The peaceful farming community of Deer Creek is nestled in the rolling hills of Wyoming County in Western New York. It's home to Gracie Andersen, who once again finds herself in a cemetery, laying a family member to rest. Wrestling with unresolved guilt and grief over the loss of her husband and unborn child, Gracie desperately wants to get her life back. An odd gift from her troubled uncle thrusts her into an investigation of her cousin's tragic death 20 years ago. What really happened that rainy, October night when her cousin was killed by a hit-and-run driver? As pieces of the truth are wrenched from the past, her new business, Milky Way Kennels teeters on the edge of disaster. Her life starts to tailspin, and opposition to the investigation comes from friends and family alike. And then death strikes again. With Haley, her black Labrador by her side, Gracie doggedly pursues the truth of her cousin Charlotte's untimely death. EDITORIAL REVIEW - If you like your mysteries teeming with close family ties, long-held secrets, and lots of friendly dogs, then you'll love Laurinda Wallace's new book Family Matters. Set in a cozy small town in Western New York, the mystery introduces Gracie Andersen, recent widow and owner of Milky Way Kennels, as a secret from her cousin's past begins to threaten Gracie's future.Family Matters features engaging characters, quirky humor, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. - Rosebud Communications

Gardens of the Heart is a 30-day devotional for gardeners and lovers of gardens. With a hoe in her hand, long-time gardener, Laurinda Wallace leads you through the Scriptures to help you cultivate a bountiful heart of devotion and obedience to the Master Gardener. Filled with beautiful nature photos, you'll also find daily flower and vegetable growing tips that range from the down and dirty necessities to simple, effective ideas that will help make your garden flourish. So roll up your sleeves and grab your gloves, because it all begins with the soil in your backyard and, most especially, in your heart This inspiring devotional makes a great gift for yourself or anyone who loves the beauty and peace of the garden.

Forced to leave her beloved Kenya, missionary Ruthanne Carroll begins a painful journey to reconnect with her estranged sisters in the U.S. The thin veneer of the Carroll family's perfection is shattered when Ruthanne appears unexpectedly at her sister, Elizabeth's home. One by one, the secrets they've so deftly concealed from each other are brought to light. Ruthanne's determination to resolve the dream that steals her sleep creates challenges her faith and physical strength to go on. While her sisters, Elizabeth and Melody are mired in their family dilemmas, Ruthanne makes a decision that will change their lives forever.