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The Puppy Who Knew Too Much by V.M. Burns Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 12 Feb 2019 Review If it wasn’t a definite after the first novel, it is now - I absolutely love V M Burns’ wonderful new mystery series. Not only does it have brave, funny, and lovable pups, it also has fascinating larger than life characters (I love Dixie) and just the right amount of humor. The Puppy Who Knew Too Much even has a hint of romance. After solving

Doodled Dogs Dozens of clever doodling exercises & ideas for dog people by Gemma Correll Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster Walter Foster Publishing Arts & Photography , Crafts & Hobbies Pub Date 26 Jun 2018 Review One thing I love about dogs is their variety of appearances and personalities. Gemma Correll does a great job capturing the variety of dog types and expressions, and teaching people how to recreate their pets. It’s fun to doodle ordinary and extraordinary do

Irontown Blues by John Varley Berkley Publishing Group Ace Sci Fi & Fantasy Pub Date 28 Aug 2018 Review Luna has a thousand faces. Whether you want to live in a 1930s style noir city or a modern metropolis, all is available. If you want to change, lose or add body parts you can. Chris, for his own reasons, and his ultra smart enhanced bloodhound Sherlock run a 1930s style pi office. Most of his business is following cheating spouses until a mysterious woman arrives wi

Probable Claws A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Bantam Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 29 May 2018 Review It is never easy to keep a long running series fresh and interesting. It is all too easy to fall into the trap of repetition. Rita Mae Brown’s success as an author is a testament to her ability to move forward and allow her characters- both human and animal, to develop with time. As in her previous novel, Probable Claws has

Home Is where the Bark Is Paws Fur Play Mysteries: Book One by Stella St. Claire Relay Publishing General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 04 Jul 2018 Review Home is Where the Bark Is has charm in abundance and will readily appeal to fans of light mysteries. Willow Wells is starting a new life in her hometown after her divorce. Her plans are to turn her Aunt’s property into a dog gym and training facility. But her plans are threatened when her sister’s ca

In the Dog House by V.M. Burns Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 21 Aug 2018 Review Normally you would want to avoid being in the doghouse, but in the case of this fun, laugh out loud mystery, you will definitely want to make an exception. With its perfectly balanced blend of suspense, action and laugh out loud humor, In the Doghouse makes for a fantastic read. It is easy to cheer for Lily and her slightly overwhelming friend Dixie (Not t

Pick and Chews A Barkery & Biscuits Mystery #4 by Linda O. Johnston Midnight Ink General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 08 May 2018 Review Linda O Johnston’s novels are always a safe bet for lovers of animal cozies. While not the most innovative, Her books are entertaining, and pets, dogs in particular, play a central role. Pick and Chews is a good, solid cozy that makes for a pleasant afternoon read. Carrie Kennersly, vet tech and pet baker extraordinaire,

The Bengal Identity by Eileen Watkins Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 27 Mar 2018 Review Like it’s predecessors, The Bengal Identity offers a solidly crafted mystery that will be enjoyed by cat lovers and mystery aficionados alike. Not only does Eileen Watkins not hesitate to address issues of importance to animal lovers (in this case the reckless breeding of hybrid cats), she does so in a way that is informative and inoffensive. When combined with her skillfu

Pawprints & Predicaments by Bethany Blake Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 27 Feb 2018 Review I absolutely adore Bethany Blake’s animal cozies. She has such an amazing way of bringing the various furred characters to life. As an animal lover and pet parent I’m well aware of the quirks our beloved friends have and the ways we happily bend over backwards to make them happy. That is at the core of Pawprints and Predicaments. Sylvan Creek is famously pet friendly,

Pre-Meditated Murder A Downward Dog Mystery #5 by Tracy Weber Midnight Ink General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 08 Jan 2018 Review Take a rather ordinary cozy, add a magnificent scene-stealing German Shepherd and you end up with an extraordinary story. I'm a sucker for dogs, but this one is more than just window dressing, and has an appeal even those not fond of dogs would have difficulty denying. Kate Davidson receives an unexpected shock when an expected