The Kate Killoy Mysteries Series
The Kate Killoy Mysteries Series
The Kate Killoy Mysteries Series
SMART, SASSY, AND SUSPENSEFUL,
WITH DOGS,
LOTS OF DOGS.
If you love:
Strong women in dangerous situations.
Brilliant but emotionally complex heroes.
Loyal highly trained dogs.
Fast-paced suspense with heart.
You've Come to The Right Place.

What Is the Kate Killoy Mystery Series About?
The Kate Killoy Mysteries, writtened by Peggy Gaffney, are sophisticated, fast-moving suspense stories. They star Kate Killoy, a fashion designer and dog breeder, her fiancé Harry Foyle, and Dillon, a Samoyed with extensive and specialized training. This acclaimed series is tailored for readers who enjoy romantic suspense, corporate intrigue, espionage, and courageous dogs. It skillfully integrates thrilling danger with loyalty, love, and unforgettable canine heroism.
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Ideal for Readers Who Love…
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📚 Mystery and Suspense Series
If you enjoy gripping, page-turning mystery series where the danger escalates with every book and the characters grow more layered over time, the Kate Killoy Mysteries deliver high-stakes intrigue with emotional payoff.
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🐾 Books Where Dogs Are Heroes. If you believe dogs aren’t just companions—but partners—this series celebrates canine intelligence, loyalty, and courage. Dillon, Kate’s highly trained Samoyed, is not a side character. He is a hero. _____________
❤️ Romantic Suspense with Strong Partnerships. If you love stories where the central relationship is built on trust, wit, and shared danger, Kate and Harry’s partnership anchors every novel. Their bond strengthens as the threats grow darker.
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🔎 Crime Fiction with Emotional Depth. If you want more than just “whodunit,” these novels blend corporate crime, espionage, kidnapping, and moral dilemmas with real emotional stakes. The danger matters because the relationships matter.
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🐶 Stories Celebrating the Bond Between Dogs and Humans. At its heart, this series honors the extraordinary connection between humans and dogs—loyalty under pressure, instinct in crisis, and devotion that saves lives.
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IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE SERIES, BEGIN WITH BOOK ONE BELOW. YOU'LL FIND THE REST OF THE SERIES DISPLAYED FURTHER DOWN THE PAGE.



Frequently Asked Questions About the Kate Killoy Mysteries.
Are the Kate Killoy Mysteries standalone?
Each novel contains a complete mystery, but the characters’ relationships and stakes evolve across the series.
What breed of dog appears in the series?
Dillon, Kate’s canine partner, is a highly trained Samoyed but the novels are filled with many other breeds of dog.
Are these books romantic suspense?
Yes. The series blends romantic tension, high-stakes crime, and strong emotional arcs.
Do I need to read the books in order?
While each mystery stands alone, reading in order deepens the emotional and relational journey..
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Author Peggy Gaffney
A Lifetime with Samoyeds
For more than five decades, Peggy Gaffney has lived and worked in the world of breeding, training, and showing Samoyeds at the highest levels of competition. She got her first Samoyed puppy, Ron, in 1968,
He went on to become a well-known and successful show dog.From those early wins to today, she’s still showing, though no longer running around the ring, and her life has been shaped by generations of intelligent, spirited working dogs.
Ron • won the 1971 National Specialty • Earned Best in Show at the International Show in Mexico • Became the first Best in Show Samoyed in Mexico •
Peggy finished champions across multiple generations. But more important than the titles has been the continuity, and the decades of breeding thoughtfully; it was the steady work of training. the friendships formed in ringside conversations., was the commitment to supporting both the breed and the people who love it.
The working partnerships in the Kate Killoy Mysteries are not imagined from a distance. They are rooted in real experience—understanding how dogs think, how they learn, how they respond under pressure, and how they perform when trusted. Because when you spend a lifetime with dogs, you learn something profound: they don’t just make us happier, they make us wiser.
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The day Peggy Gaffney met 6-week-old Ron, her first Samoyed in 1968.

In 1968, Peggy Gaffney got her first Samoyed — a six-week-old puppy who would go on to become a multi-award winning show dog. Her partnership with the puppy Ron, launched the beginning of more than five decades in the world of breeding, training, and showing Samoyeds. Wins include the 1971 National Specialty BISS, going Best in Show at the International Show in Mexico City, and at the same time becoming the first Samoyed, to win Best in Show in Mexico. Peggy’s life has been shaped by generations of intelligent, spirited dogs.
But it all began with a 6 week old puppy who went on to become American, Mexican, International, Champions Elrond Czar of Whitecliff, CD, BIS, BISS.

