About

Rachele Baker is a veterinarian and mystery author in northern California close to Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley where the books in her Rylie Sunderland cozy mystery series take place. She drew on her many years of experience as a practicing veterinarian to develop the main character for this series, Rylie, who is also a veterinarian. Rachele’s golden retriever Savanna, who passed away some time ago, was the inspiration for Rylie’s golden retriever Bella.

In her free time, Rachele enjoys exploring northern California wine country, Lake Tahoe, and areas along the California coast such as Mendocino, Monterey, and Big Sur. Some of her favorite things include freshly brewed coffee in the morning, walks in nature, and, of course, golden retrievers.

Get a free cozy mystery short story and a free mini cookbook when you sign up for Rachele’s Cozy Chat monthly e-newsletter on her website (rachelebaker.com). Rachele’s monthly e-newsletters are where she shares info about her books, photos from her adventures, news for book lovers, some of her favorite recipes, giveaways, and more. You can also connect with her online on Facebook, Instagram, X, BookBub, and Goodreads.

Other Works

  • Vengeance in the Vines: Rylie Sunderland Mysteries Book 2

    2025