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  • Published: 21 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496718464
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $17.99

Here Comes Santa Paws



As Melanie attempts to deck the halls in a house overrun by pampered Poodles, her event planner friend, Claire, is busy playing
Santa--beard and belly not included--for the wealthiest clientele on Connecticut's Gold Coast. A personal shopper gig in the affluent town of New Canaan seems like business as usual. Except Claire's stylish stint comes at a higher price than she bargains for when she stumbles over her newest customer's dead body on the job. Named a prime suspect for murder, she begs for Melanie's help, then vanishes like cookies and milk on Christmas Eve...

Determined to track down Claire, Melanie and her nosy Aunt Peg dash into a dizzying investigation that leads to even more questions. Why was homicide victim Lila Moran, a secretive woman with an untraceable past, permitted to live on a well-knownsocialite-turned-recluse's private estate, and is Claire keeping her own incriminating secrets under wraps? Now, with a grinchy New Canaan detective on their case and disturbing clues piling up like presents beneath the tree, the crime-solving duo must rein in a sinister Kris Kringle before they're the next ones on someone's deadly wish list...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Connecticut, but Melanie Travis finds surviving this December may take a real Christmas miracle when a yuletide murderer comes to town . . .
 
As Melanie attempts to deck the halls in a house overrun by pampered Poodles, her event planner friend, Claire, is busy playing Santa for the wealthiest clientele on Connecticut’s Gold Coast. A personal shopper gig in the affluent town of New Canaan seems like business as usual. Except Claire’s stylish stint comes at a higher price than she bargains for when she stumbles over her newest customer’s dead body. Named a prime suspect for murder, she begs for Melanie’s help, then vanishes like cookies and milk on Christmas Eve . . .
 
Determined to track down Claire, Melanie and her nosy Aunt Peg dash into a dizzying investigation. But with a grinchy New Canaan detective on their case and disturbing clues piling up like presents beneath the tree, the crime-solving duo must hurry to rein in a sinister Kris Kringle before they’re the next ones on someone’s deadly wish list . . .

  • Published: 21 December 2020
  • ISBN: 9781496718464
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $17.99

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Praise for Here Comes Santa Paws

Praise for Laurien Berenson's Christmas Cozies

"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 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 on Wagging Through the Snow

"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

"Our highest rating - ten dog biscuits!" --Suspense Magazine on Here Comes Santa Paws

"Dog-loving mystery fans will welcome another Christmas caper featuring Melanie, Aunt Peg, and their poodles."
--Library Journal on Wagging Through the Snow

"Series fans will enjoy spending time with these appealing folks and their dogs." --Publishers Weekly on Wagging Through the Snow

"Melanie's adventure in winter wonderland provides a welcome break from her usual tales." --Kirkus Reviews on Wagging Through the Snow

"Here Comes Santa Paws by Laurien Berenson blends a cozy mystery with fantastic characters along with tidbits about dogs...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