It’s June in Connecticut and Melanie Travis has her hands full with her family and her Standard Poodles, but when a breeder and exhibitor of Great Danes dies under suspicious circumstances, she also has a big mystery to solve . . . After seeing a Great Dane at a dog show, Melanie’s younger son Kevin has become obsessed with the giant breed. Aunt Peg introduces Melanie and her son to Audrey Kane, a charming older woman who breeds and shows the big dogs. Aware of Melanie’s talent for sleuthing, Audrey asks for her help in finding a missing brooch. She suspects her stepsister, Lara. Sam and Melanie are showing their Standard Poodle puppy, Plum, at a dog show where Lara will also be exhibiting her Great Dane. Melanie makes contact with Lara but gets no answers. When Audrey is found dead in her home, Aunt Peg enlists the help of the local Great Dane Club to foster Audrey’s 10 dogs, one of whom Melanie takes on. To her surprise, Lara comes to her and asks her to solve her stepsister’s murder. From the president of the Great Dane Club to Audrey’s dependable dog-sitter—and not ruling out Lara herself—Melanie soon has more suspects than Audrey had Great Danes. With Aunt Peg’s assistance, she doggedly pursues the killer . . . Praise for Laurien Berenson and her Melanie Travis Canine Mysteries “Another lively outing for Berenson’s dogged crime solver.” — Kirkus Reviews on Pumpkin Spice Puppy “Dog lovers will relish this mystery due to its realistic frame of raising and showing show dogs, especially standard poodles. The well delineated, familiar characters, both human and canine, the depiction of warm family life, and the descriptive setting add up to a satisfying entry in the long-running cozy series.” —Booklist on Pumpkin Spice Puppy “ Pumpkin Spice Puppy is a delightful addition to an always entertaining series with likable characters, a fast-moving plot, and an intelligent ending.” — International Thriller Writers “A perfect stocking stuffer for the dog-loving mystery reader in your life.” —Florida Weekly on A Furry Little Christmas “The perfect introduction to the delightful Berenson, this volume brings together two previously published novellas—and five standard poodles!—set during Christmas in Connecticut… Lucky readers just discovering Melanie, her dogs, and her family have several armfuls of books to enjoy.” —fIrstCLUE on A Furry Little Christmas “Well worth a read.” —Fresh Fiction on Killer Cupid “ Pup Fiction is another terrific addition to the Melanie Travis mystery series.” —Suspense Magazine “There are so many great elements to this mystery including family, friendship, murder, undercover villains, and lots of dogs. This is a first-place entry for sure.” —Suspense Magazine “Toxic treats spell trouble for a school secretary at Halloween…once Melanie starts digging, she discovers a treasure trove of microaggressions and petty grievances in this quiet corner of Connecticut, with motives aplenty for murder. A quick and tasty tale of sabotage in the suburbs.” —Kirkus Reviews on Halloween Murder “When a new book by Laurien Berenson comes out, I’m on it like a dog on a liver treat…not only do readers get a diverting story, they also get lots of behind-the-scenes intel on dog shows and the main character’s preferred breed.” —The Bark on Bite Club “Anyone who has not read Berenson should venture into this cute and humorous mystery. The reader will feel they are a part of the story whether investigating the murder, playing with the darling puppies, or setting up holiday decorations.” —The Military Press on Here Comes Santa Paws “Filled with more dogs, more fun, and more mystery, this cozy is the perfect summer read.” —Modern Dog on Bite Club “ Bite Club is another satisfying title in Berenson’s Canine Mystery series. Boomer, Lilly and I give it our highest rating—ten dog biscuits!” —Suspense Magazine "Dog-loving mystery fans will welcome another Christmas caper featuring Melanie, Aunt Peg, and their Poodles." —Library Journal on Wagging Through the Snow "Well-drawn characters, especially Melanie and her acerbic aunt, contribute to the appeal here, along with the warm, sometimes humorous scenes of family life. Melanie’s beloved six dogs are woven throughout the holiday-themed cozy, which will appeal to readers of Susan Conant’s Holly Winter mysteries and Barbara Allan’s Trash ’n’ Treasures series." —Booklist on Wagging Through the Snow "This exciting Christmas whodunit is a great book to curl up with at any time of the year, and is one that is sure to keep you on your toes!" —Modern Dog "Berenson weaves together mystery, humor, dogs (of course!) and the effects of homelessness and alcoholism on families to create a short but sweet holiday tale." —Philadelphia Daily News on Wagging Through the Snow “Cozy mysteries may have cats galore to charm their readers, but dog lovers are well served by Berenson’s sweet series.” —Publis