Live and Let Growl (A Melanie Travis Mystery)

It was a conspiracy, that's what it was. When Melanie Travis accompanies her sister in law and imperious aunt to a dog show in Kentucky, she's led to believe that she'll be helping Bertie prepare her dogs for the ring. Instead it was a conspiracy between Aunt Peg and husband Sam to give her a little bit of a vacation. She'll be learning something about the horsy set, too, as Aunt Peg has inherited a racehorse and is hoping to renew her acquaintance with an old friend, "Miss Ellie," who grew up on a thoroughbred farm.

I enjoyed this because it was a change of pace from Melanie getting involved with someone from the dog world who is murdered and her investigating the crime. Berenson describes the Kentucky bluegrass country with love and you learn something about how horses are traded like commodities, and of the sometimes shady bargaining that goes on behind the scenes. Neither is Aunt Peg's friend Miss Ellie a saint, as you find out something in her past that reveals she's not the sweet person she appears. I knew who did what and why when one clue clicked home, so it didn't keep me puzzled to the very end, but I enjoyed the change of venue and Melanie getting to spend a little quality time with her poodle Faith.

Another light and fun offering from the author of the Melanie Travis series.

Learned a lot about dogs and shows.. but fun adventure and intrigue...

good read

Another winner for Laurien. Wonderful familiar characters with a good plot

Melanie and her Aunt Peg manage to get involved in another murder. I have learned more about dog showing from this series. This book combines another love of mine horses.Aunt Peg has inherited a brood mare which leads them to Kentucky , the home of thoroughbred racing. There Aunt Peg meets up with Miss Ellie a friend from the past. Miss Ellie's death leads to many questions. Their questions about Miss Ellie lead to intrigue. I enjoyed this book as it combines my love of dogs and horses.

If you love mystery and dogs you'll love Lauren Berenson books. I've read all of them and am always on the look out for the newest releases. Her books are one of my favorite gifts for other dog lovers, always a great read.

Excellent and on-time delivery; would use vendor again. Absolutely love this author but have not read this book yet! Really looking forward to it, though!

Well written