First of all, you HAVE to love a book where the number of animal characters equals or exceeds the human characters. These animals are not just here for the softening or humerous effect. They play a major role not only n the story but also in the solving of the mystery!
I am in love with this series and strongly reccomend it whether or not you care if the animals take an active role.
The mystery aspect is excellent, the relationships are wonderful, and this one will keep you turning pages.cozy-mysteries-read what-an-animal6 s June PriceAuthor 6 books72

I had to go cuddle with my Daisy dog a few extra times as I read this one. There’s no murder in this mystery but a beloved pet going missing is every pet owners nightmare. And, of course, there’s far more to this than simply a missing pets story.

I should note upfront that Leta and her pets talk, not only talk but understand each other. It all seems quite normal. I mean, while I'm sure there are many times I'd just as rather not know exactly what Daisy is thinking, I find myself talking aloud to her, telling her that I wish I could understand what she's saying as I read. She just gives me "that look". Leta does hear and understand her pets, Dickens the dog and Christie the cat, but they are typical pets, full of love, fun and mischief. Nothing magical. In fact, it's Dickens' caring heart that leads him astray as he attempts to protect and help Buttercup, a fellow canine. You've gotta love that dog.

From there the story evolves into not just main character Leta's search for her missing canine friend but a tale of community wide dog napping. As Leta searches, she's also preparing for the arrival of boyfriend Dave, who had to return to New York to prepare for his move to England. She's surrounded by her friends, too, who want to help, particularly the LOL (Little Old Ladies) detective group. They definitely up their game in the quest to return not just Dickens to the safely of his home but other missing pets. All this, mind you, when a storm is kicking in, sending them driving in circles at times, not to mention sliding.

In other words, as noted, it's a character driven story, with both the human and critters playing important roles, and, wow, Ellie! Nope, not telling any more. You won't regret picking up this one to read. It has become a favorite and much anticipated read for me, one for which I set aside whatever else I'm reading to read. Give it a read! Heck, spoil yourself and get the entire series. It's that good. 4 s Helen Drake827 11

This is a delightful Christmas Cozy. A beloved dog runs away with an older dog leaving her owner one of the Little Old Ladies Detectives. They learn there have been a number of dogs that have been missing and some possibly dog napped. That becomes the focus of their investigation. The means they take to try to find the missing dogs and find the dog mappers are sometimes hilarious.

Nobody dies in this holiday Cozy but the mystery with the dogs is still compelling. The characters are mostly likable with one main exception. The romance involving the main character adds to the storyline.

The animals are characters in themselves and add so much to the story.

I look forward to reading the next installment in this wonderful series.

I was fortunate to receive an Advanced Copy.4 s Ileen61

Clever and entertaining Christmas treat! Leta and Dickens and Christie are at again in this delightful Cotwolds dog and cat mystery with all of Kathy Manos Penn’s usual interesting characters in attendance including the Little Old Ladies’ Detective Agency. This time there’s no murder but a dog napping ring and the ladies are on the trail. Danger lurks and Dickens escapes to follow and protect forlorn friend Buttercup who’s lost his grown up, so Leta also has to find both dogs. It’s a little hair raising as the forecast snow makes travel difficult, but you’ll need to read to see what happens. You won’t be sorry.3 s Vibeke46 3

Christmas in the Cotswolds!
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