Before she became the jet-setting, crime-dodging assistant to the world's laziest detective, Sally Sue was just a small-town cheerleader with a knack for staying calm in chaos—and creating a little of her own.

From defusing high school drama with a smile to wrangling her mischievous best friend Harold, Sally's life was never boring. But it wasn't until she left Grigsby behind that she truly came into her own. Landing a job with Derik Steele, a private investigator famous for not solving cases, she discovered that brains, charm, and a touch of mischief could take her far.

This is the story of how Sally Sue became the woman who could handle anything—whether it was a bear-attracting prank, a pair of jealous cheerleaders, or a boss whose reputation exceeded his effort. Packed with humor, heart, and a touch of chaos, Sally Sue: How It All Began is the origin story of a girl who was destined to stand out.