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Little Dog Diner #2
Serving Up Suspects: A Cozy Dog Mystery
As it turns out quilting is the deadly new fad people are just dying to try… And here I thought the annual quilt auction would be a boring way to spend an evening!
One big murder in my tiny hometown was more than I ever wanted to see, but now the death toll has risen to two. Eek!
Hey, at least I’ve got my favorite ten-pound bundle of mischief at my side for good. My Jack Russell buddy, Pip, and I are experienced amateur detectives now and we’re more than ready to put another tough case to bed.
The problem is that the murder victim had no known enemies, which begs the Who would actually want her dead? For this tricky catering gig, it looks like we’ll be serving up suspects instead of dessert. Can we catch the killer in time to save the fundraiser… and maybe even some lives along the way?
One big murder in my tiny hometown was more than I ever wanted to see, but now the death toll has risen to two. Eek!
Hey, at least I’ve got my favorite ten-pound bundle of mischief at my side for good. My Jack Russell buddy, Pip, and I are experienced amateur detectives now and we’re more than ready to put another tough case to bed.
The problem is that the murder victim had no known enemies, which begs the Who would actually want her dead? For this tricky catering gig, it looks like we’ll be serving up suspects instead of dessert. Can we catch the killer in time to save the fundraiser… and maybe even some lives along the way?
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June 14, 2020
The Little Dog Diner is newly renovated and back open. It's as busy as ever as people stop by for Lily and Dani's delicious lobster rolls and blueberry baked goods. They even have an order of sweets to cater a library fundraiser. Sure, it's a lot, not to mention Sue Ellen asked for a special order of frosted brownies, but it's business. Rose is busy too, trying to increase visitors to the Blueberry Bay newspaper website. She's hired videographer Rudy Genova to film in the area. When Dani and Lily arrive at Sue Ellen's to drop off the desserts, she isn't home. Her assisted and friend Judith Manning should be there to help out but she's nowhere to be found. Then the friends hear a phone ringing, begging to be answered. The phone seems to be caught up in a rolled up Persiasn rug. Also inside the rug is a shoe, a sensible black pump... attached to a foot. Detective AJ Crenshaw confirms Dani's fear. Judith Manning has been murdered. He intends to find out who did and bring them to justice but his nemesis, Maggie Marshall, has arrived in town. A private detective, Maggie insists on helping to solve the case. When Sue Ellen hires her, Dani, Lily and Rose interfere with the investigation to help Maggie and AJ figure out their personal drama. A nosy neighbor claims she saw Rudy at Sue Ellen's house twice the afternoon of the murder but he denies it. When Sue Ellen discovers some of her late father's priceless coins missing, all clues point to one person. Did that person actually kill Judith though? That's the question and if so, why?
This story wasn't as fun or funny as the first book in the series. I hate it when good people are murdered. I was able to guess whodunit just before Dani stumbled across the killer. I had my suspicions about that person all along. The mystery wasn't as engaging as the first one and the soap opera twist just made me roll my eyes. It was COMPLETELY unbelievable and convenient. Also, a library fundraiser can't happen in the library with that many people that quickly. No food or drink allowed in the library, remember? The community room must have maximum capacity and I would expect that's all the people who could attend.
Dani, Lily, Rose and Pip kind of take a backseat to everything else that's going on. Dani does the bulk of the investigating. I like that she's careful and not stupid. She doesn't go around interviewing potential suspects and calls AJ when she uncovers a clue. I wish she'd bake a little more. I love her relationship with Pip. Pip is so adorable, it's hard not to spoil her as everyone does. I do believe she understand Dani and this time she knows who is friend and who is foe. Rose is a tough lady but she's also kind and a lot of fun. I love how she spoils Pip like a human grandbaby. Lily seems to have grown up a lot without Ray. She's smart, creative and hard-working.
Judith didn't deserve to die. It sounds like she may have been hard to get along with at times, being detail-oriented and unsure of what to do about her personal life, but she certainly was an amazing organizer and a good person. She didn't deserve to die. I thought she was going to end up killing Sue Ellen because the meek assistants are always cracking and killing their bullying frememies. Sue Ellen actually sounds like a good person too and not a bully. She may want what she wants when she wants it and not take no for an answer, but her heart is in the right place. Plus, how can you not like someone who requests chocolate frosted brownies? YUM! I think Sue Ellen was trying to be a good friend to Judith and she may have overlooked the fact she was bossing the other woman around and letting the other woman do all the work, but I think Judith enjoyed overseeing the party planning details.
I guess I was wrong about AJ being a potential love interest. A new character, named Maggie, is randomly dropped into the story. It felt weird because she wasn't introduced and Dani kept referring to the last time Maggie was in town. Maggie and AJ seem to have feelings for each other but he's too proud to actually talk to her and she's too free-spirited and full of energy to worry about what he wants. I didn't really care for her too much. She's brash, nosy and too energetic. Dani's love interest is definitely Luke. He's back in town and they've rekindled a friendship. I would have expected him to be emotionally unavailable. He seems to have recovered quickly. I like him, though, in spite of his moving on faster than I expected. A new townsperson we meet is Kelly, from Creative Designs, a shop across from the diner. She's sweet and uncomplicated but she happens to be AJ's sister and she lets him manipulate her into dealing with Dani instead of doing his job. We also meet Alice Cross, Sue Ellen's elderly neighbor. At first she seems like a nosy, cranky old lady. She keeps track of everyone's comings and goings and actually keeps a log of activity! How horribly rude and nosy! She may hold the key to the investigation. Alice may be elderly, but her mind is sharp. I think perhaps too sharp. She makes me a little uneasy. I hate to suspect her of wrongdoing because I grew to like her. She loves Pip and sweets so what's not to love?
A not so good love interest is Barry, Judith's estranged husband. What he says about their relationship and what Sue Ellen says are vastly different. I think Barry is selfish and Judith was well rid of him. He's on the suspect list, as is Rudy. Rudy is sleazy. He's the type of man who thinks they can charm any woman by giving them compliments. He didn't get the memo that men can't get away with that behavior anymore and women in their 20s really don't appreciate being hit on by creepy older men. Plus he's been spotted where he claims he wasn't on the day of the murder. He's surely lying because how could he have been seen and not be there? Another chief suspect is Johnny Wilker, the champagne delivery kid. He's young, dumb and jumpy. He certainly acts like he has something to hide. Those are the three main suspects and there are two crimes. Is there one person committing both crimes? Rudy seems a shoo-in for coin thief but I don't know if he's capable of murder. I get the feeling the murder may have been accidental though so in that case, which one of them did it?
I still like this series even though I didn't love this book. I can't wait to find out what happens next in Blueberry Bay. There needs to be some recipes though!
This story wasn't as fun or funny as the first book in the series. I hate it when good people are murdered. I was able to guess whodunit just before Dani stumbled across the killer. I had my suspicions about that person all along. The mystery wasn't as engaging as the first one and the soap opera twist just made me roll my eyes. It was COMPLETELY unbelievable and convenient. Also, a library fundraiser can't happen in the library with that many people that quickly. No food or drink allowed in the library, remember? The community room must have maximum capacity and I would expect that's all the people who could attend.
Dani, Lily, Rose and Pip kind of take a backseat to everything else that's going on. Dani does the bulk of the investigating. I like that she's careful and not stupid. She doesn't go around interviewing potential suspects and calls AJ when she uncovers a clue. I wish she'd bake a little more. I love her relationship with Pip. Pip is so adorable, it's hard not to spoil her as everyone does. I do believe she understand Dani and this time she knows who is friend and who is foe. Rose is a tough lady but she's also kind and a lot of fun. I love how she spoils Pip like a human grandbaby. Lily seems to have grown up a lot without Ray. She's smart, creative and hard-working.
Judith didn't deserve to die. It sounds like she may have been hard to get along with at times, being detail-oriented and unsure of what to do about her personal life, but she certainly was an amazing organizer and a good person. She didn't deserve to die. I thought she was going to end up killing Sue Ellen because the meek assistants are always cracking and killing their bullying frememies. Sue Ellen actually sounds like a good person too and not a bully. She may want what she wants when she wants it and not take no for an answer, but her heart is in the right place. Plus, how can you not like someone who requests chocolate frosted brownies? YUM! I think Sue Ellen was trying to be a good friend to Judith and she may have overlooked the fact she was bossing the other woman around and letting the other woman do all the work, but I think Judith enjoyed overseeing the party planning details.
I guess I was wrong about AJ being a potential love interest. A new character, named Maggie, is randomly dropped into the story. It felt weird because she wasn't introduced and Dani kept referring to the last time Maggie was in town. Maggie and AJ seem to have feelings for each other but he's too proud to actually talk to her and she's too free-spirited and full of energy to worry about what he wants. I didn't really care for her too much. She's brash, nosy and too energetic. Dani's love interest is definitely Luke. He's back in town and they've rekindled a friendship. I would have expected him to be emotionally unavailable. He seems to have recovered quickly. I like him, though, in spite of his moving on faster than I expected. A new townsperson we meet is Kelly, from Creative Designs, a shop across from the diner. She's sweet and uncomplicated but she happens to be AJ's sister and she lets him manipulate her into dealing with Dani instead of doing his job. We also meet Alice Cross, Sue Ellen's elderly neighbor. At first she seems like a nosy, cranky old lady. She keeps track of everyone's comings and goings and actually keeps a log of activity! How horribly rude and nosy! She may hold the key to the investigation. Alice may be elderly, but her mind is sharp. I think perhaps too sharp. She makes me a little uneasy. I hate to suspect her of wrongdoing because I grew to like her. She loves Pip and sweets so what's not to love?
A not so good love interest is Barry, Judith's estranged husband. What he says about their relationship and what Sue Ellen says are vastly different. I think Barry is selfish and Judith was well rid of him. He's on the suspect list, as is Rudy. Rudy is sleazy. He's the type of man who thinks they can charm any woman by giving them compliments. He didn't get the memo that men can't get away with that behavior anymore and women in their 20s really don't appreciate being hit on by creepy older men. Plus he's been spotted where he claims he wasn't on the day of the murder. He's surely lying because how could he have been seen and not be there? Another chief suspect is Johnny Wilker, the champagne delivery kid. He's young, dumb and jumpy. He certainly acts like he has something to hide. Those are the three main suspects and there are two crimes. Is there one person committing both crimes? Rudy seems a shoo-in for coin thief but I don't know if he's capable of murder. I get the feeling the murder may have been accidental though so in that case, which one of them did it?
I still like this series even though I didn't love this book. I can't wait to find out what happens next in Blueberry Bay. There needs to be some recipes though!
March 2, 2022
The title of this book matches the story well: the book serves up a lot of suspects, most with good motives!
I like the characters. I think they're a colourful and entertaining bunch and I like how they work together to solve the case. They all have different strengths that they can contribute to the case and they all have their good points and their flaws. It made the story seem more 'real', like a group of people I might actually meet in real life.
Someone in another review mentioned a soap opera twist that they disliked and I agree. That was one part of the book that I found quite implausible and difficult to suspend my disbelief for. It wasn't a big deal, but it did take me out of the immersion for a bit.
As for the mystery itself, I didn't see the final solve coming. Maybe it's just me, but I think the solve could have been a bit better explained or more clues could have been laid out because it seemed a bit out of the blue. When the individual(s) involved were revealed, I was taken aback because I wasn't expecting it at all - in a confused way, not in a 'mind blown at the reveal' kind of way.
This book works as a standalone. You don't need to have read other books in the series to understand and enjoy this one.
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I like the characters. I think they're a colourful and entertaining bunch and I like how they work together to solve the case. They all have different strengths that they can contribute to the case and they all have their good points and their flaws. It made the story seem more 'real', like a group of people I might actually meet in real life.
Someone in another review mentioned a soap opera twist that they disliked and I agree. That was one part of the book that I found quite implausible and difficult to suspend my disbelief for. It wasn't a big deal, but it did take me out of the immersion for a bit.
As for the mystery itself, I didn't see the final solve coming. Maybe it's just me, but I think the solve could have been a bit better explained or more clues could have been laid out because it seemed a bit out of the blue. When the individual(s) involved were revealed, I was taken aback because I wasn't expecting it at all - in a confused way, not in a 'mind blown at the reveal' kind of way.
This book works as a standalone. You don't need to have read other books in the series to understand and enjoy this one.
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February 11, 2021
The second book. Dani (Danielle) her grandmother Rose her friend Lily and her cute pup Pip. Little Doggy Diner Rose and Dani diner have a catering for a Quilt auction. A stranger comes in town. Everyone wants to know who is. Dani her and Lily finds a body when she takes the backed goods to the house where the Quilt Aution will be. Who want to hurt the Quiet lady
June 11, 2024
Book two in this entertaining series finds Blueberry Bay diner proprietor Dani MacKenzie sweet on the “blueberry farmer wrapped in carpenter gear” Luke Sinclair, who transformed the diner in the wake of the murder in book 1. Romance takes a backseat, though, when a town resident is found dead at the library fundraiser, wrapped up in an oriental carpet bearing smudges of frosting from the diner’s decadent chocolate frosted brownies. The suspects are plentiful and Dani, her bff Lily, and Dani’s grandmother Rose work together to find the killer.
I liked the first book in this series so much I immediately bought this one and read it right away. It was great fun. The plot was interesting, my favorite characters from the first book, including Pip the Jack Russell, are back, and the author added new secondary characters who were also appealing. I liked the description of the town, and would love to visit Blueberry Bay myself if it were real.
I come to cozies for the mystery, but I stay for the characters and the day-to-day life scenes. So far this series hits every note and makes me want to read more. As an added bonus, the covers are whimsical and attractive and make me wish I’d bought these in paperback. I will read more in this series.
I liked the first book in this series so much I immediately bought this one and read it right away. It was great fun. The plot was interesting, my favorite characters from the first book, including Pip the Jack Russell, are back, and the author added new secondary characters who were also appealing. I liked the description of the town, and would love to visit Blueberry Bay myself if it were real.
I come to cozies for the mystery, but I stay for the characters and the day-to-day life scenes. So far this series hits every note and makes me want to read more. As an added bonus, the covers are whimsical and attractive and make me wish I’d bought these in paperback. I will read more in this series.
December 12, 2022
The second installment of the Little Dog Diner Series from Emmie Lyn. This book was original, entertaining, creative, and held my attention all the way through. Well worth the time to read. Looking forward to the next in the series.
August 5, 2019
A dime, a quilt and brownies
Another good read but with another annoying female character. Not her BFF this time (actually she only had a small part her) but the PI (a pushy, overbearing character). However the plot was a good one with theft and murder wrapped up with twists and turns to suit most cozy mystery readers. Although I wish she would stop daydreaming about Luke. He left her one and is now a widower but that doesn't mean he won't leave again!
The auction for the library is coming up and the diner is busy preparing the treats to be served. Plus the organiser has a videographer in town to fly the event and the history of the town. When she and her BFF go to deliver the treats they find a rolled up rug with a foot sticking out. The dead woman had taken refuge from her husband (who lies next door) with the organiser. Add in missing coins, alibis that have holes, family and brownies. Will they find out who killed the woman? Was it for the valuable coin or was there something else the killer wanted?
Another good read but with another annoying female character. Not her BFF this time (actually she only had a small part her) but the PI (a pushy, overbearing character). However the plot was a good one with theft and murder wrapped up with twists and turns to suit most cozy mystery readers. Although I wish she would stop daydreaming about Luke. He left her one and is now a widower but that doesn't mean he won't leave again!
The auction for the library is coming up and the diner is busy preparing the treats to be served. Plus the organiser has a videographer in town to fly the event and the history of the town. When she and her BFF go to deliver the treats they find a rolled up rug with a foot sticking out. The dead woman had taken refuge from her husband (who lies next door) with the organiser. Add in missing coins, alibis that have holes, family and brownies. Will they find out who killed the woman? Was it for the valuable coin or was there something else the killer wanted?
September 5, 2019
When you've read the first book of a series, and you liked it, it's no guarantee you will like the next book(s) as well. As every reader knows.
I really liked part 1 of this series. And I really liked part 2!
It is with the 'usual suspects' from part 1: the two friends who own the Little Dog Diner, the little dog, grandmother Rose. And their 'sidekicks': A.J., Luke and Mattie.
With some wonderful new characters, among which Alice is my favourite.
I'm really looking forward to part 3 (and 4 and 5 and ....).
I really liked part 1 of this series. And I really liked part 2!
It is with the 'usual suspects' from part 1: the two friends who own the Little Dog Diner, the little dog, grandmother Rose. And their 'sidekicks': A.J., Luke and Mattie.
With some wonderful new characters, among which Alice is my favourite.
I'm really looking forward to part 3 (and 4 and 5 and ....).
August 31, 2019
There are so many twists and suspects in the book that keeps you turning pages.
This book can be read as a stand-alone and even better if you have read the first book.
If you love cosy mysteries, you should enjoy this well written tale.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book can be read as a stand-alone and even better if you have read the first book.
If you love cosy mysteries, you should enjoy this well written tale.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 1, 2019
This is a great, cozy mystery full of fun characters or interesting ones and a lot of twists and turns to keep you engaged and entertained. I enjoyed that there were a lot of possible suspects and that I had a hard time figuring out who killed her and why. I received an advance copy of this book and I willing left an honest review.
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November 23, 2019DNF
April 30, 2020
This is not a review, but my own hastily jotted thoughts.
I did not enjoy this book as much as the first in the series. There is more talk about food than mystery.
There were also a number of annoying and unrealistic details and the dialogues seem a bit off.
Maggie, a private investigator, returns to town because of a crush on police detective AJ. Although Maggie is incredibly brash and annoying, Dani chastises AJ for not being nicer to her. Why? He didn't ask her to come. Then the women suggest that the cop actually likes Maggie but doesn't know how to deal with it. Really? Maybe he just dislikes her. Plus, police officers do have the right to be annoyed when civilians interfere with their investigations. And they are not obligated to share information!
Knowing the owner isn't home because she just left her, Dani returns to Sue Ellen's house to pick up some aprons belonging to the Little Dog Diner that she left behind. This in spite of the fact that there was still a murderer running around and thefts from the house taking place and she had no business being there without permission. When she finds a valuable statue and thinks Sue Ellen, who has returned home unexpectedly, might be the murderer, she demands "Who else would hide it there? The murderer? Then Barry walks in, also with no valid reason for being there, yet it still takes her some time to put two and two together.
Dani repeatedly says that her dog is a little princess, but I think that Dani also behaves as one, and not a very bright one either.
I did not enjoy this book as much as the first in the series. There is more talk about food than mystery.
There were also a number of annoying and unrealistic details and the dialogues seem a bit off.
Maggie, a private investigator, returns to town because of a crush on police detective AJ. Although Maggie is incredibly brash and annoying, Dani chastises AJ for not being nicer to her. Why? He didn't ask her to come. Then the women suggest that the cop actually likes Maggie but doesn't know how to deal with it. Really? Maybe he just dislikes her. Plus, police officers do have the right to be annoyed when civilians interfere with their investigations. And they are not obligated to share information!
Knowing the owner isn't home because she just left her, Dani returns to Sue Ellen's house to pick up some aprons belonging to the Little Dog Diner that she left behind. This in spite of the fact that there was still a murderer running around and thefts from the house taking place and she had no business being there without permission. When she finds a valuable statue and thinks Sue Ellen, who has returned home unexpectedly, might be the murderer, she demands "Who else would hide it there? The murderer? Then Barry walks in, also with no valid reason for being there, yet it still takes her some time to put two and two together.
Dani repeatedly says that her dog is a little princess, but I think that Dani also behaves as one, and not a very bright one either.
May 14, 2024
.I did like the first book but wasn't sure I would continue on with the series which is a shame because I like the author's The Accidental Ghost Detective series. Although this book is nothing like that series with no magic, talking dogs or ghosts, I am glad I did read this book because this book was a lot better. I think because Dani's best friend didn't come across as annoying or uncaring as she was in the first book. I like the characters especially yep you guessed it Pip the dog and will be joining them again. The mystery was also good with a lot going on and it kept you guessing over the motive as well as the killer. Some things were obvious but it still has a few twists.
With a big fund raiser planned for the local library the last thing Dani as the caterer needs is to find the event organisers assistant dead. The woman was loved by everybody who knew her and nobody can think of a reason why anybody would want her dead. The obvious reason seems she got in the way of a robbery but the question is with so many people in and out of the mansion who would dare steal anything and if they did what did they steal? Dani thinks she has found a witness but when the suspect comes up with an alibi the case gets a lot more complicated and with time running out to save the fundraiser can Dani find the killer and prove her friend didn't killer her assistant?
I liked the narrator. She gave a distinctive voice to each character
With a big fund raiser planned for the local library the last thing Dani as the caterer needs is to find the event organisers assistant dead. The woman was loved by everybody who knew her and nobody can think of a reason why anybody would want her dead. The obvious reason seems she got in the way of a robbery but the question is with so many people in and out of the mansion who would dare steal anything and if they did what did they steal? Dani thinks she has found a witness but when the suspect comes up with an alibi the case gets a lot more complicated and with time running out to save the fundraiser can Dani find the killer and prove her friend didn't killer her assistant?
I liked the narrator. She gave a distinctive voice to each character
April 3, 2020
I have been utterly charmed by Dani, Pip, and the patrons of the Little Dog Diner. This series gives me everything I love about cozy mysteries and manages to correct most of the things that dive me the most batty about the genre. Dani’s smart and sensible and usually tries to stay out of the way of local law enforcement. But when her friends and her business are once again affected by a murder, she and Pip just have to stick their noses in to help. My pet suspect turned out to be the villain, but that was purely good luck on my part. I missed all the clues the author had given us to point the way to the correct solution. Already, I’m looking forward to reading more about this little corner of Blueberry Bay.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher as part of a box set.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher as part of a box set.
April 30, 2021
I loved this second visit to the Little Dog Diner. Pip's just the cutest thing, and I love Rose's character a lot. Dani seemed to have Luke on board for sleuthing at some of the times, but mostly it was Lily. In this book, we met Alice, a friend of Rose's who was older than she was, but I really enjoyed her character too, and I hope she gets to be a guest in future books.
I had a sneaky feeling from the get-go who I thought might be the perp, and I ended up being right but I did doubt myself a lot due to all the great distractions of other suspects and a little twist. Maybe AJ will finally admit that Dani can be useful, and that Maggie isn't so bad either. I'm happy with where Dani and Luke are in their relationship. They seem to be taking it slow which probably works best for their situations. I think they can all agree that Pip's a keeper!
I had a sneaky feeling from the get-go who I thought might be the perp, and I ended up being right but I did doubt myself a lot due to all the great distractions of other suspects and a little twist. Maybe AJ will finally admit that Dani can be useful, and that Maggie isn't so bad either. I'm happy with where Dani and Luke are in their relationship. They seem to be taking it slow which probably works best for their situations. I think they can all agree that Pip's a keeper!
July 10, 2025
I like most of the characters in this series, but there are parts of the plot that just didn't make any sense. No explanation was ever given for why all the desserts were confiscated. The boxes were unopened. They were delivered after the murder, and there was no indication the victim had been poisoned. The quilt auction also didn't make sense. Dani should have had a check or credit card from the woman for whom she was making the bids. At any auction I've ever seen, payment is required immediately after the winning bid is accepted. Yet Dani just walks away from the auction. I also wonder why it was an auction instead of a raffle. Most importantly, why is Sue Ellen so frequently used as a name for a spoiled, entitled character?
April 5, 2020
Dani and her grandmother, Rose, along with Dani's terrier, Pip, are once again looking into a murder. It's time for the annual quilt auction which is being held at the home of a local woman. When Dani and her business partner/friend, Lily, drop off the desserts for the event, they find a body. Can Dani put the clues together before someone else is killed?
This is a fun, enjoyable read and is a great second book in a series. It's well-written with well-rounded characters you'll love getting to know. I'm very eager for the next book. I highly recommend both book and series which I suggest you read in order.
This is a fun, enjoyable read and is a great second book in a series. It's well-written with well-rounded characters you'll love getting to know. I'm very eager for the next book. I highly recommend both book and series which I suggest you read in order.
April 8, 2020
[NB: this was read in a new anthology of the first three books in the series and this note will appear in each of the three reviews]
"People don't always behave the way we expect them to."
Quilts, food and a mystery. When Dani's friend Sue Ellen hosts a quilt auction to benefit the library, little does she know exactly what is rolled up in the situation!
These characters are people you want to live near, people I remember seeing as I was growing up summers on Cape Cod. That's why I gravitated to Sweet Promise Press to begin with. I'm just old enough for life to have kind of been this way in places I've lived in. Long may this series run! Highly Recommended 5/5
"People don't always behave the way we expect them to."
Quilts, food and a mystery. When Dani's friend Sue Ellen hosts a quilt auction to benefit the library, little does she know exactly what is rolled up in the situation!
These characters are people you want to live near, people I remember seeing as I was growing up summers on Cape Cod. That's why I gravitated to Sweet Promise Press to begin with. I'm just old enough for life to have kind of been this way in places I've lived in. Long may this series run! Highly Recommended 5/5
July 26, 2020
Love Pip
I liked this cozy mystery which certainly loved up to the title as there were a lot of suspects in this murder mystery. My favorite character though was Pip, the dog. What cute antics from Pip and the author really brought her to life. The story flowed pretty well, I did identify the killer fairly easily on but not for the motive ( I did not guess that part). I have 4 stars vs. 5 because one of the main red herrings of the story ( a couple of suspects) never got explained and was left hanging with no real closure. All in all, it was an easy read with something happening in almost every chapter which is what I like when I read a cozy.
I liked this cozy mystery which certainly loved up to the title as there were a lot of suspects in this murder mystery. My favorite character though was Pip, the dog. What cute antics from Pip and the author really brought her to life. The story flowed pretty well, I did identify the killer fairly easily on but not for the motive ( I did not guess that part). I have 4 stars vs. 5 because one of the main red herrings of the story ( a couple of suspects) never got explained and was left hanging with no real closure. All in all, it was an easy read with something happening in almost every chapter which is what I like when I read a cozy.
April 13, 2020
When a town artist is found dead and rolled up in a carpet of a wealthy socialite on the day of her high profile fundraiser quilt raffle, Dani and her canine sidekick are on the case along with all off the other Misty Harbor residents we met in the first story.
This is a light-hearted cozy mystery with a bevy of potential murderers, a rustic, small town, east coast setting and an interesting assortment of characters. It's a well written, fast paced story that kept me charmed until the very last reveal.
I enjoyed this story enough to be looking forward to Dani and Pip's next adventure.
This is a light-hearted cozy mystery with a bevy of potential murderers, a rustic, small town, east coast setting and an interesting assortment of characters. It's a well written, fast paced story that kept me charmed until the very last reveal.
I enjoyed this story enough to be looking forward to Dani and Pip's next adventure.
June 17, 2020
Disappointing
This book is not as good as book one. The heroine acted more spoiled in this book than the first book and I can't understand how she ever put anything together with all the time she was describing how beautiful everyone else was in this story instead of solving the mystery!
This book is not as good as book one. The heroine acted more spoiled in this book than the first book and I can't understand how she ever put anything together with all the time she was describing how beautiful everyone else was in this story instead of solving the mystery!
February 19, 2021
I loved this book!
Dani and Lily find themselves smack in the middle of the murder of a recent friend of hers. Cute book, entertaining and witty characters with a pinch of humor and delightful descriptions of Blueberry Bay. I've enjoyed the first 2 books in this series so I'm ready to buy Book # 3. 😍
Dani and Lily find themselves smack in the middle of the murder of a recent friend of hers. Cute book, entertaining and witty characters with a pinch of humor and delightful descriptions of Blueberry Bay. I've enjoyed the first 2 books in this series so I'm ready to buy Book # 3. 😍
October 6, 2023
Another enjoyable book in this series. Good mystery and engaging primary characters.
Amazon synopsis:
As it turns out quilting is the deadly new fad people are just dying to try… And here I thought the annual quilt auction would be a boring way to spend an evening!
One big murder in my tiny hometown was more than I ever wanted to see, but now the death toll has risen to two. Eek!
Hey, at least I’ve got my favorite ten-pound bundle of mischief at my side for good. My Jack Russell buddy, Pip, and I are experienced amateur detectives now and we’re more than ready to put another tough case to bed.
The problem is that the murder victim had no known enemies, which begs the question: Who would actually want her dead? For this tricky catering gig, it looks like we’ll be serving up suspects instead of dessert. Can we catch the killer in time to save the fundraiser… and maybe even some lives along the way?
Amazon synopsis:
As it turns out quilting is the deadly new fad people are just dying to try… And here I thought the annual quilt auction would be a boring way to spend an evening!
One big murder in my tiny hometown was more than I ever wanted to see, but now the death toll has risen to two. Eek!
Hey, at least I’ve got my favorite ten-pound bundle of mischief at my side for good. My Jack Russell buddy, Pip, and I are experienced amateur detectives now and we’re more than ready to put another tough case to bed.
The problem is that the murder victim had no known enemies, which begs the question: Who would actually want her dead? For this tricky catering gig, it looks like we’ll be serving up suspects instead of dessert. Can we catch the killer in time to save the fundraiser… and maybe even some lives along the way?
June 28, 2020
Low key mystery perfect to pass time
Twits and turns, big beautiful houses, oceanside. Silly little dog with way too much energy. All combine with a dead body, missing art, and brownies. Thank you.
Twits and turns, big beautiful houses, oceanside. Silly little dog with way too much energy. All combine with a dead body, missing art, and brownies. Thank you.
July 21, 2020
Good read
I enjoyed this 2nd book in the series. Again, a couple of surprises in this one. I'm starting to become attached to all of the characters and am looking forward to reading the next book.
I enjoyed this 2nd book in the series. Again, a couple of surprises in this one. I'm starting to become attached to all of the characters and am looking forward to reading the next book.
February 7, 2021
Cute Cozy Complications
Serving Up Suspects (Little Dog Diner Book 2) by Emile Lyn is a nice mix of murder mystery, romance and quirky characters. Once you’ve read one, you’ll want to read them all. So darn cute.
Serving Up Suspects (Little Dog Diner Book 2) by Emile Lyn is a nice mix of murder mystery, romance and quirky characters. Once you’ve read one, you’ll want to read them all. So darn cute.
December 29, 2022
Love it!
The little Dog Diner would be my regular hang out if it and Blueberry Bay were real. I love the characters and setting and the story is terrific. This cozy mystery series is so much fun, you need to read it.
The little Dog Diner would be my regular hang out if it and Blueberry Bay were real. I love the characters and setting and the story is terrific. This cozy mystery series is so much fun, you need to read it.
September 29, 2023
I'm really enjoying this series. The mystery in this book is very good. I did guess the killer but the author did a good job of making you think you were wrong. Pip is fantastic as usual. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
August 21, 2025
Little Dog Diner Series
I love this series and the characters! I highly recommend this series to anyone who wants to see who done it!! The author is awesome and throws in a lot of twists and turns to keep you on your toes!!!
Read and enjoy!
I love this series and the characters! I highly recommend this series to anyone who wants to see who done it!! The author is awesome and throws in a lot of twists and turns to keep you on your toes!!!
Read and enjoy!
November 1, 2025
A theft turns to murder
A tapestry goes up for charity but the artist is murdered before it was going up for auction. This leads to why and who did it. Great characters try to sort out the clues.
A tapestry goes up for charity but the artist is murdered before it was going up for auction. This leads to why and who did it. Great characters try to sort out the clues.
December 6, 2025
Great cozy series
I loved the first book in this series, and I love this one just as much! Maybe even a little more! The characters are believable and seem like old friends already and I adore Pip!
I loved the first book in this series, and I love this one just as much! Maybe even a little more! The characters are believable and seem like old friends already and I adore Pip!
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