Melanie Travis #29: Killer Cupid

Melanie Travis #29: Killer Cupid
Laurien Berenson
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Hardback
h178 x 127mm - 224pg
27 Dec 2022 US
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9781496741035
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Melanie Travis and her pedigree poodles are back on the case in an adorably giftable, Valentine' s Day-themed hardcover by award-winning author Laurien Berenson! Melanie Travis is taking a much-needed break from the dog show circuit for a romantic Valentine' s trip with her husband Sam, but when someone at their cozy Berkshires inn has an unexpected date with death, Melanie must slip into something sleuthier for the weekend . . . Melanie is delighted at the prospect of three uninterrupted days alone with Sam (and, of course, her prize-winning Standard Poodle, Faith). They' re booked at the White Birch Inn, a picturesque New England resort nestled at the foot of a snow-covered mountain. The inn has a full slate of couples activities planned for the busy Valentine' s weekend-date nights, sleigh rides, tobogganing, ice skating, and pop-up shops in the inn' s ballroom -from the bubbly to the bubble bath, the resort is a perfect match for Melanie and Sam' s vacation. But the first night of festivities feature an event that isn' t on the program: murder. The sheriff quickly launches an investigation, but at the inn keeper' s urging-and because she suddenly finds herself a person of interest in the case-Melanie tries to sneak a little detective work into her romantic getaway. But with the resort nearly sold out for the holiday weekend, there' s no shortage of suspects, and Melanie' s secret sleuthing is already attracting the wrong kind of attention. Her Valentine' s trip is heating up faster than the chocolate fondue . . . just not in the way Melanie hoped. But if she doesn' t catch the cold-hearted killer soon, another innocent victim will get the kiss of death . . .

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#29: Killer Cupid

Praise for Laurien Berenson and her Melanie Travis Canine Mysteries "Pup Fiction is another terrific addition to the Melanie Travis mystery series. " -Suspense Magazine "There are so many great elements to this mystery including family, friendship, murder, undercover villains, and lots of dogs. This is a first-place entry for sure. " -Suspense Magazine on Fresh Fiction "Toxic treats spell trouble for a school secretary at Halloween. . . once Melanie starts digging, she discovers a treasure trove of microaggressions and petty grievances in this quiet corner of Connecticut, with motives aplenty for murder. A quick and tasty tale of sabotage in the suburbs. " -Kirkus Reviews on Howloween Murder "When a new book by Laurien Berenson comes out, I' m on it like a dog on a liver treat. . . not only do readers get a diverting story, they also get lots of behind-the-scenes intel on dog shows and the main character' s preferred breed. " -The Bark on Bite Club "Anyone who has not read Berenson should venture into this cute and humorous mystery. The reader will feel they are a part of the story whether investigating the murder, playing with the darling puppies, or setting up holiday decorations. " -The Military Press on Here Comes Santa Paws "Filled with more dogs, more fun, and more mystery, this cozy is the perfect summer read. " -Modern Dog on Bite Club "Bite Club is another satisfying title in Berenson' s Canine Mystery series. Boomer, Lilly and I give it our highest rating-ten dog biscuits!" -Suspense Magazine "Dog-loving mystery fans will welcome another Christmas caper featuring Melanie, Aunt Peg, and their Poodles. " -Library Journal on Wagging Through the Snow "Well-drawn characters, especially Melanie and her acerbic aunt, contribute to the appeal here, along with the warm, sometimes humorous scenes of family life. Melanie' s beloved six dogs are woven throughout the holiday-themed cozy, which will appeal to readers of Susan Conant' s Holly Winter mysteries and Barbara Allan' s Trash ' n' Treasures series. " -Booklist onWagging Through the Snow "This exciting Christmas whodunit is a great book to curl up with at any time of the year, and is one that is sure to keep you on your toes!" -Modern Dog "Berenson weaves together mystery, humor, dogs (of course!) and the effects of homelessness and alcoholism on families to create a short but sweet holiday tale. " -Philadelphia Daily News on Wagging Through the Snow "Cozy mysteries may have cats galore to charm their readers, but dog lovers are well served by Berenson' s sweet series. " -Publishers Weekly on Ruff Justice "This long-running series continues to appeal with its combination of an always sprightly pace, a realistically harried but quick-thinking heroine, and a wealth of fascinating details about the dog show world. " -Booklist on The Bark Before Christmas "Melanie' s engaging narration, with its slightly sarcastic flair, makes her utterly relatable. Fans will roll over with joy, and new cozy readers will likely scoop up the rest of the series. " -Publishers Weekly on Death of a Dog Whisperer
Laurien Berenson is an Agatha and Macavity nominee, winner of the RT Reviewers' Choice Award, and four-time winner of the Maxwell Award, presented by the Dog Writers Association of America. She and her husband live on a farm in Kentucky surrounded by dogs and horses. Visit her online at LaurienBerenson. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781496741035
Published: 27 Dec 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Kensington Publishing
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Format: Hardback
Height: 178mm
Width: 127mm
Pages: 224

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