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Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs
(2016)A Danger Cove Pet Sitter Mystery
(The ninth book in the Danger Cove Mystery series)
A novel by Elizabeth Ashby, Sally J Smith and Jean Steffens
From USA Today bestselling authors Sally J. Smith, Jean Steffens, and Elizabeth Ashby...
In this dog eat dog world, it’s people you have to keep your eye on.
When Lizzie Jones, pet sitter extraordinaire, is asked to watch over her best friend's two spoiled dogs at the posh gated community of Craggy Hill Estates, the last thing she expects is to wind up in the middle of a homicide. But that's exactly what happens when she finds her best friend's cheating husband and Danger Cove’s celebrity bodybuilder champ, Mr. Jupiter, floating facedown in his hot tub. To make matters worse, the police aren’t looking any further than the wife for a suspect—isn’t it always the wife? Well, not in this case—at least Lizzie refuses to believe it.
Between dealing with Craggy Hill's hot security guard, Tino Morales—who also just happens to be the man who broke Lizzie’s heart in high school, caring for her grieving friend, and watching three rambunctious dogs, Lizzie has her hands full. So she recruits her famous granddad, retired network field correspondent, Jimmy John Jones, to help her put two and two together to find the real killer. Was Mr. Jupiter murdered by one of his women on the side? A jealous, disgruntled employee? Or someone with a bitter and deep-seated hatred of the superstar? It's up to Lizzie, Jimmy John, and Lizzie's own pug, Vader, to crack the case before the killer claims another victim...this one much closer to Lizzie’s own heart!
"This writing team of Smith and Steffens excels in character portrayal and dialog. I was enraptured with the descriptions...this book is a keeper!"
~ Authors on the Air
The Danger Cove books:
Secret of the Painted Lady (book #1)
Murder & Mai Tais (book#2)
Death by Scones (book #3)
Patchwork of Death (book #4)
Deadly Dye & a Soy Chai (book #5)
Killer Clue at the Ocean View (book #6)
A Christmas Quilt to Die For (book #7)
A Killing in the Market (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection)
Killer Colada (book #8)
Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs (book #9)
A Novel Death (book #10)
Clues in Calico (book #11)
Sinister Snickerdoodles (book #12)
Hurricanes & Heroes (book #13)
A Death in the Flower Garden (book #14)
Divas, Diamonds & Death (book #15)
A Slaying in the Orchard (book #16)
A Secret in the Pumpkin Patch (book #17)
Deadly Dirty Martinis (book #18)
A Poison Manicure & Peach Liqueur (book #19)
Not-So-Bright Hopes (short story in the "Pushing Up Daisies" collection)
Tequila Trouble (book #20)
Deadly Thanksgiving Sampler (book #21)
Killer Eyeshadow & a Cold Espresso (book #22)
Two Sleuths Are Better Than One (book #23)
Dark Rum Revenge (book #24)
Cozy Room With a Killer View (book #25)
Rating: This book does not contain any graphic sex, violence or swearing. It's rating is similar to a PG-13 movie or network television show.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
In this dog eat dog world, it’s people you have to keep your eye on.
When Lizzie Jones, pet sitter extraordinaire, is asked to watch over her best friend's two spoiled dogs at the posh gated community of Craggy Hill Estates, the last thing she expects is to wind up in the middle of a homicide. But that's exactly what happens when she finds her best friend's cheating husband and Danger Cove’s celebrity bodybuilder champ, Mr. Jupiter, floating facedown in his hot tub. To make matters worse, the police aren’t looking any further than the wife for a suspect—isn’t it always the wife? Well, not in this case—at least Lizzie refuses to believe it.
Between dealing with Craggy Hill's hot security guard, Tino Morales—who also just happens to be the man who broke Lizzie’s heart in high school, caring for her grieving friend, and watching three rambunctious dogs, Lizzie has her hands full. So she recruits her famous granddad, retired network field correspondent, Jimmy John Jones, to help her put two and two together to find the real killer. Was Mr. Jupiter murdered by one of his women on the side? A jealous, disgruntled employee? Or someone with a bitter and deep-seated hatred of the superstar? It's up to Lizzie, Jimmy John, and Lizzie's own pug, Vader, to crack the case before the killer claims another victim...this one much closer to Lizzie’s own heart!
"This writing team of Smith and Steffens excels in character portrayal and dialog. I was enraptured with the descriptions...this book is a keeper!"
~ Authors on the Air
The Danger Cove books:
Secret of the Painted Lady (book #1)
Murder & Mai Tais (book#2)
Death by Scones (book #3)
Patchwork of Death (book #4)
Deadly Dye & a Soy Chai (book #5)
Killer Clue at the Ocean View (book #6)
A Christmas Quilt to Die For (book #7)
A Killing in the Market (short story in the "Killer Beach Reads" collection)
Killer Colada (book #8)
Passion, Poison & Puppy Dogs (book #9)
A Novel Death (book #10)
Clues in Calico (book #11)
Sinister Snickerdoodles (book #12)
Hurricanes & Heroes (book #13)
A Death in the Flower Garden (book #14)
Divas, Diamonds & Death (book #15)
A Slaying in the Orchard (book #16)
A Secret in the Pumpkin Patch (book #17)
Deadly Dirty Martinis (book #18)
A Poison Manicure & Peach Liqueur (book #19)
Not-So-Bright Hopes (short story in the "Pushing Up Daisies" collection)
Tequila Trouble (book #20)
Deadly Thanksgiving Sampler (book #21)
Killer Eyeshadow & a Cold Espresso (book #22)
Two Sleuths Are Better Than One (book #23)
Dark Rum Revenge (book #24)
Cozy Room With a Killer View (book #25)
Rating: This book does not contain any graphic sex, violence or swearing. It's rating is similar to a PG-13 movie or network television show.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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