There is possibly nothing more frightening then a treasured dog (or any pet) escaping from a kennel. I know this for a fact. My first dog was nothing if not an escape artist. My Dad left him at a Vets because I don't really know why-but obviously Wags was feeling better, he dug under the enclosure and the next thing I heard was my Dad yelling at the Vet over the phone. While he was still yelling there was a bark from outside--It was Wags!! He really was an exceptional dog who had been taught (by my Dad) to look both ways before he crossed roads. I don't know who made it down those stairs to let him in faster, my Dad or me. We did change Vets after that!!
Well imagine going on a vacation and coming home only to find out that the cages on very expensive kennel where you had left your pet had been opened and all the pets had taken off. To make matters even worse--the owner of the kennel had been murdered! Kelly, with her fingers still crossed behind her back if only mentally promised Mike, her husband and the sheriff that she would not get involved. As it turns out there were four suspects----will the real killer be found?
And then there is Skyy--the champion German Shepard pup that was owned by the murdered kennel owner. Mike had told Kelly--NO MORE PETS--two dogs were more then enough. Kelly took the pup in anyway until they could find it a home------------
And of course all the recipes that Kelly prepares in the book can be found at the end of the book look really scrumptious!!
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About the Book: (from Amazon)
Seven time Amazon All Star author Dianne Harman with her latest book in the best selling Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series
Mike, the sheriff of Beaver County, Oregon and his wife Kelly, the owner of Kelly’s Koffee Shop, have just returned from a fly fishing trip to Cuba. On the drive home from the airport Mike gets a call informing him that the owner of Doggie Love Kennel, where they had boarded their dogs when they were in Cuba, has been murdered. To make matters worse, all of the dogs in the kennel, including Rebel and Lady, have been released and are running loose in the surrounding area. They immediately begin to search for their dogs as well as trying to determine who killed Mary Barnes.
They have plenty of suspects to choose from: the druggie kennel employee; the owner of the award winning Yorkie that was impregnated while staying at the kennel; the disgruntled head of the Pit Bull Sanctuary who was instructed by the owner of the kennel to get his pit bulls off of the property within twenty-four hours; the impoverished woman whose property is next to the luxurious kennel and is jealous of the dogs being boarded there; the kennel manager; and her husband who has anger issues. Will Mike and Kelly find the killer before the killer comes after them? And what about the dog named Skyy? Is she cute enough to make Mike rethink his decision to only have two dogs? Can she worm her way into his heart?
This is the ninth book in the bestselling Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series. Find out more at www.DianneHarman.com
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About the Author: (from Amazon)
Dianne Harman draws her stories and characters from a diverse business and personal background. She owned a national antique and art appraisal business for many years, left that industry, and opened two yoga centers where she taught yoga and certified yoga instructors. She's traveled extensively throughout the world and loves nothing more than cooking and playing with her new puppy, Kelly.
Being a dog lover and having attended numerous cooking schools, she couldn't resist writing about food and dogs. She is the author of three cozy mystery series: Cedar Bay, Liz Lucas, and her newest, High Desert. Each of these books contains recipes from her travels. She is also the author of the award-winning suspenseful Coyote Series.
A number of books in her cozy mystery series have been designated by Amazon as All-Stars because of their sales, and Dianne has been named by Amazon seven times as one of their most popular authors.
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19 comments :
I would be really worried if I returned to find the kennel emptied. The thing about a book featuring dogs for me is that I can't help but think there has to be a little dof fun in there somewhere too.
Oooh, I do love a good mystery! This sounds like a fun book.
I love that Wags was able to look both ways before crossing the road - and had made it home safely :) The book sounds quit intriguing
Thank you so much and enjoy!
I love Dianne Harman's books. Thank you for the chance to win an ebook copy of Trouble At The Kennel.
You totally peaked my interest! Looks like a great book. My dog was a little escape artist in his day.
This sounds like a really neat book! THanks for the review
It sounds like a book that would be light but completely entertaining!
I love mysteries and this sounds like a good one.
It must be really hard to find out that the safe place you left your pets is not that safe at all. My sister loves a good mystery read, so will share this with her.
I have not read any of her books at this time. I have left my dog at my vet's kennel, and we had no issues.
This sounds like it has quite a bit of suspense in it! Very interesting topic to build the story around. :)
My cousin will love this one. She LOVES mystery books. Hope I win!
We never had our dogs in kennels, but did have one that loved to dig under the fence. One time she got over a mile away before a good Samaritan caught her and called our number on the tag!
That's really cool that she includes all of the recipes in the back of the book. That is an added bonus to the plot and story.
I have not had the opportunity to read her books. I have left my dogs at kennels before and have worried about them while I'm gone because they are my babys.
I've been wanting to make up more time to read more mystery books. It's important to immerse oneself in certain interest.
I've never had a pet myself but I know my friends have sometimes left theirs in the kennels and went on vacation. I would not want to do that to mine since they'll feel lonely.
I have had many pets, and loved each and every one! Many years of enjoyment!
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