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Chained A Kate Turner DVM Mystery #3 by Eileen Brady Poisoned Pen Press Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 05 Dec 2017 Review I am so glad I got the chance to read Chained. It’s a great mystery filled with plenty of suspense and just a touch of humor and romance. Kate Turner is a believable, well-rounded individual that you can easily imagine working in your local veterinary office. I absolutely loved the wide range of quirky clients and their pets. More to the point, I also lov

Not a Creature Was Purring by Krista Davis Berkley Publishing Group Berkley Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 07 Nov 2017 Review Santa Claws has delivered up a mystery that is certain to delight animal lovers and mystery lovers alike. The newest mystery in Krista Davis’s bestselling Paws & Claws series is a wonderful holiday themed treat that serves up pets and corpses aplenty. Wagtail, Virginia is a pet lover’s dream - a town devoted to pampering humans and their beloved pets,

Wagging through the Snow by Laurien Berenson Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 26 Sep 2017 Review If you love dogs and mysteries, you should take the time to read Laurien Berenson’s novels. She does a wonderful job portraying the unique personalities of dogs, in particular standard poodles. Wagging Through the Snow is a light mystery that s perfect for an evening relaxing with a cup of cocoa. The mystery isn't much of a puzzle, but that doesn't mean it isn't

Stay Calm and Collie On by Lane Stone Kensington Books Lyrical Underground Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 07 Nov 2017 Review Stay Calm and Collie on is a delightful pet cozy that is certain to leave animal lovers with a smile. Sue Patrick and Lady Anthea Fitzwalter are wonderfully paired. While Sue is practical and a skilled businesswoman, Lady Anthea has ample experience managing people. Together they must find the killer of Buckingham Pet Palace’s driver - who was found dead

Till Death do us Bark by Stella St. Claire Relay Publishing Mystery & Thrillers , Women's Fiction Pub Date 22 Jun 2017 Review I tried Till Death do us Bark for two reasons - I love animals and the first novel showed promise. I have mixed feelings about Till Death do us Bark. Olivia (Stella St Claire’s lead) is frustrating. She is a stubborn commitment-phobe with an inability to listen to others, but Stella St Claire manages to make her antics somewhat entertaining. W

Grave Errors by Carol J. Perry Kensington Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 29 Aug 2017 Review The Witch City mysteries are exemplary paranormal cozies. Lee Barrett teaches tv production, but her unique gift - that of receiving visions, puts her in the midst of murder investigations more often than her boyfriend Pete, a local detective, would prefer. He does, however, agree that her visions are useful and important, particularly in this case. Lee’s students join her clas

Dog Dish of Doom An Agent to the Paws Mystery by E.J. Copperman St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 15 Aug 2017 Review How can any animal lover pass on a mystery titled Dog Dish of Doom? The very concept brings forth a smile. E J Copperman has a gift for capturing the personalities of animals as well as their human counterparts. The story has just the right blend of humor, sass and seriousness. Kay Powell is a showbiz girl who has moved on t

Cat About Town A Cat Cafe Mystery by Cate Conte St. Martin's Press Minotaur Books Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Aug 2017 Review Me-wow! Cat About Town is catnip for mystery lovers who adore cats. Cate Conte gives readers a cute cozy set in a small New England town where progress and tradition are at odds. Frank O’Malley, the head of the chamber of commerce has a vision, one that includes demolishing Maddie’s grandfather’s house and putting up a transportation hub in i

Blood Red, White and Blue A canine cozy mystery by Kathleen Delaney Severn House General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 01 Jul 2017 Review I was very impressed by Blood Red, White and Blue. It is a well plotted mystery with plenty of lovable dogs - perfect for mystery lovers and animal lovers alike. The series has definitely improved over time. Once again, Mary McGill finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation when she discovers a dead body at the

Enforcing the Paw A Paw Enforcement Novel by Diane Kelly St. Martin's Press St. Martin's Paperbacks Mystery & Thrillers Pub Date 27 Jun 2017 Review The Paw Enforcement series is delightfully different, depicting the day to day experiences of Megan and her k-9 partner Brijit. As uniformed officers, most of their day is spent on writing citations, investigating robberies and other non-homicide crimes. The stories have just the right balance of seriousness and humor. And