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Murder, She Meowed by Liz Mugavero Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 29 Jan 2019 Review Wedding preparations can be murder - but in this case it is literally true as the body of the young man scheduled to dance at Stan’s bachelorette party is discovered within the fake cake. Between trying to prevent her mother from taking over her wedding, running her pet patisserie, and helping Jessie solve the crime, Stan has her hands full. But unless the murder is quickl

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

Penned A Kate Turner, DVM, Mystery #4 by Eileen Brady Poisoned Pen Press Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 09 Oct 2018 Review As an animal lover, I always enjoy Eileen Brady’s Kate Turner DVM mysteries. For one, they are packed with quirky animal lovers and their pets. There are always plenty of laugh out loud moments. I absolutely love Little Man and his mom who dress in a coordinated fashion, and they are only the tip of the iceberg. I also enjoy the mystery aspect, as Ka

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

Claws of Death by Linda Reilly Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 26 Jun 2018 Review I admit it - I love cats, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that Linda Reilly’s newest mystery, Claws of Death, attracted my attention. The novel features an assortment of felines - including a ghostly ragdoll eager to help her former companion. But that only piqued my interest, it is the mystery at the heart of Claws of Death that impressed me most. That and

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

It Takes a Coven by Carol J. Perry Kensington Books Kensington Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 27 Feb 2018 Review The Witch City mysteries by Carol J Perry continue to be fresh and entertaining, easily avoiding the trap of becoming formulaic and repetitive. Lee Barrett and her cat O’Ryan are a memorable pair, and while there is magic, it definitely takes Lee’s creativity and intellect to solve the puzzle. In It Takes a Coven, Lee is facing a serious challenge - being the mai

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