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  • Published: 15 June 2018
  • ISBN: 9781496703446
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 368
  • RRP: $16.99

Murder At The Puppy Fest



Between her boisterous sons and a house full of Poodles, there's never a dull moment for Melanie Travis. But no matter how hectic life gets, she can always pick up the scent of a howling good mystery--and she'll stop at nothing to dig up the truth... Now available in mass market!

Busy mom and pedigree Poodle owner, Melanie Travis doesn’t mind helping out at Puppy Fest, an annual fundraiser to benefit a local dog rescue. Considering the venue—Belle Haven mansion, owned by wealthy philanthropist Leo Brody—it’s shaping up to be the can’t-miss charity event of the summer. Unfortunately, when Melanie’s breeding background lands her in the doghouse with Jane, Leo’s snappy daughter who runs the rescue, Melanie finds herself simultaneously managing Puppy Fest and the millionaire’s hopelessly fractious family.
 
But once Puppy Fest kicks off, Leo is nowhere to be found—until Melanie discovers his current mistress crouching over his dead body. According to police, the father’s severe nut allergy went into overdrive after he accidentally consumed a contaminated cookie. However, Libby, one of Leo’s children and a friend of Melanie’s Aunt Peg, believes someone deliberately put him down for good . . .
 
“It’s mutts vs. purebreds as Melanie Travis investigates the death of a dog-loving philanthropist . . . Worth the price of admission.”
Kirkus Reviews

  • Published: 15 June 2018
  • ISBN: 9781496703446
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 368
  • RRP: $16.99

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Praise for Murder At The Puppy Fest

Praise for Laurien Berenson's Melanie Travis Canine Mystery Series:

  • "Dive into this rollicking mystery investigating the death of a dog-loving philanthropist...bring this one on your summer vacation!" - Modern Dog on Murder at the Puppy Fest

  • "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

  • "Fresh, intelligent, and enjoyable."- Booklist on Live and Let Growl

  • "Berenson, who has a nose for balancing fun and fright, devises another story that will appeal to dog aficionados and cozy lovers alike."--Kirkus Reviews on Gone with the Woof