Dial Meow for Murder

Description

Even an experienced pet sitter like Daphne Templeton can be fooled by animal behavior- how can an adorably tiny fuzz ball named Tinkleston be capable of sudden flying leaps with cat claws bared? But human behavior remains even more mysterious, especially when Tinkleston's owner is murdered on the night of a gala fundraiser for Fur-ever Friends Pet Rescue. Accompanied by her unflappable basset hound, Socrates, Daphne plans to take charge of Tinks the Terror and leave the crime-solving to handsome detective Jonathan Black. But while luring the prickly Persian out of hiding, she uncovers clues that might take suspicion off her own mother. Maeve Templeton already has a reputation as a killer-in real estate. How far would she go to bag Sylvan Creek's most coveted property, the Flynt Mansion? To expose the truth, Daphne finds herself donning a deranged clown costume on an autumnal adventure that might just be crazy enough to work-if it doesn't get her killed. Includes recipes for homemade pet treats! "Doggone charming from start to finish!" -Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author on Death by Chocolate Lab

Bethany Blake lives in a small, quaint town in Pennsylvania with her husband and three daughters. When she's not writing or riding horses, she's wrangling a menagerie of furry family members that includes a nervous pit bull, a fearsome feline, a blind goldfish, and an attack cardinal named Robert.

Praise for Bethany Blake's Lucky Paws Petsitting Mysteries: "When murder is unleashed in the idyllic town of Sylvan Creek, it's up to spunky pet sitter Daphne and her darling duo of misfit mutts to catch the killer. A doggone charming read from start to finish." --Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author "Awesome, suspenseful mystery...a rollicking adventure!" - Modern Dog "Amusing and intriguing." - Mystery Scene "I had such a delightful and fun time reading this book!...The characters are hilarious and quirky and I just fell in love with them and the small town of Sylvan Creek. The mystery was unpredictable, suspenseful and brilliantly plotted. I can't wait for the next installment! Bethany Blake, the author, has a fan for life!" -Night Owl Suspense "This is already marked to be on my Best Books of 2017 list." -Kings River Life Magazine "Death by Chocolate Lab, is the best first in a new series of 2017. I am calling it now....Even though I can only give five stars, this book is easily eight paws and two hands up!" -Bibliophile Reviews "I loved this book....The book is engaging from the very beginning and kept me entertained throughout....I can't wait for book 2." -Sleuth Cafe "Bethany Blake gets a blue ribbon for her 'paw'sitively charming dog cozy, Death by Chocolate Lab. From the get-go, the pets steal the show....Adorable dogs, a good murder mystery and a dash of romance make Death By Chocolate Lab a delicious concoction that mystery and dog lovers alike will adore." -Mutt Cafe