Theyre booked at the White Birch Inn, a picturesque New England resort nestled at the foot of a snow-covered mountain. Melanie is delighted at the prospect of three uninterrupted days alone with Sam (and, of course, her prize-winning Standard Poodle, Faith).
"A bonanza for ardent dog fanciers and for others, a likable heroine in a smoothly paced romantic mystery.Book Synopsis Melanie Travis and her pedigree poodles are back on the case in an adorably giftable, Valentines 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 Valentines 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. "A bonanza for ardent dog fanciers and for others, a likable heroine in a smoothly paced romantic mystery."- Publishers Weekly "Naturally flowing prose, extended suspense, and an infectiously upbeat single mother as protagonist make this a special treat."- Library Journal For, as Melanie soon discovers, in a championship dog-eat-dog world, the instinct for survival, and winning, can prove fatal.
But her affection cools when she's put on the scent of Sam's questionable past.and hot on the trail of a poodle-hating neighbor and one elusive murderer who isn't ready to come to heel. Posing as a poodle breeder in search of the perfect stud, Melanie hounds Connecticut's elite canine competitions, and finds an ally in fellow breeder Sam Driver. With her young son happily ensconced in day camp, the thirty-something teacher and single mother is talked into investigating her uncle's death-unofficially, of course. But the only evidence is their missing prize pooch-a pedigreed poodle named Beau.Įnter Melanie Travis. The apparent heart attack that killed kennel owner Max Turnbull has left seven pups in mourning, and his wife Peg suspecting foul play.
A mom goes undercover to locate a purloined poodle-and a killer-in this series debut with " a solution that packs a surprising amount of surprise" ( Kirkus Reviews).
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