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Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries #7
Shoe 'Nuff
If the shoe fits…
It could be murder.
Proud dog owner and amateur sleuth, Eve, is delighted when she discovers that her friend Aidan is making plans to move into his new apartment… which is right across the street from the dental clinic where she works.
She offers to help with the move, and the two spend a pleasant day together…until Aidan decides to search for his new landlord, who had been ignoring his calls all day. Unfortunately, they discover the landlord’s body in the back of the antique store, downstairs from Aidan’s new place.
Later that night, someone tries to break into Aidan’s apartment, and Eve gets swept up into the murder investigation in a whole new way.
Can she and her furry detectives catch a killer before Aidan or someone else gets hurt? Find out in this exciting Canine Cozy Mystery!
It could be murder.
Proud dog owner and amateur sleuth, Eve, is delighted when she discovers that her friend Aidan is making plans to move into his new apartment… which is right across the street from the dental clinic where she works.
She offers to help with the move, and the two spend a pleasant day together…until Aidan decides to search for his new landlord, who had been ignoring his calls all day. Unfortunately, they discover the landlord’s body in the back of the antique store, downstairs from Aidan’s new place.
Later that night, someone tries to break into Aidan’s apartment, and Eve gets swept up into the murder investigation in a whole new way.
Can she and her furry detectives catch a killer before Aidan or someone else gets hurt? Find out in this exciting Canine Cozy Mystery!
- GenresCozy MysteryMystery
114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 9, 2024
About the author
Patti Benning
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When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
When Cozy Mystery author, Patti Benning, isn’t busy plotting the deaths of multiple fictitious characters, she loves to spend time hiking with her rescue dog, Max, who is her bestest writing buddy.
Patti loves to cook and the food in her books has been tried and tested in her very own kitchen. She’s technologically shy, and stays away from social media a great deal, because it makes her feel more awkward and introverted than meeting someone face to face.
Writing is the perfect job for her because in her books, she gets to explore all the topics she loves, food, animals, crafts and reading. She loves her readers dearly, and is thankful for the opportunity to share with them through her work.
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September 25, 2024
Great cozy mystery featuring German shepherd search and rescue dogs and their owner/trainer. Short stories.
March 3, 2026
Shoe 'Nuff was another enjoyable addition to the Search and Rescue Cozy Mysteries series following Eve as she helps solve the murder of Aidan's new landlord.
Eve Foster is happy to help her friend Aidan move into his new apartment but after a day of lugging boxes up the stairs, she's ready to relax. While the two wait for their pizza delivery, Aidan goes to look for his new landlord in the antique store downstairs only to find the man's dead body. When someone tries to break into Aidan's apartment shortly after, Eve gets swept up in the investigation as she tries to find the killer before Aidan gets hurt.
The premise of this one sounded interesting and I was looking forward to seeing the mystery play out. The book opens with Eve, Aidan, and a few others helping Aidan move into his new place. Aidan mentions that his landlord was supposed to stop by but he hadn't heard from him which is what leads to him and Eve later going into the store to find the man. We do have a suspect pretty much straight away but the person can't be located which throws a wrench in things. It was interesting having Eve and her dog brought in to try and track the suspect as that's something new in the series. So ultimately the killer's identity wasn't a surprise but I still found the ending to be a good one as there were a few unexpected things.
The characters in this series are fantastic and they get better with each book. Eve is a great main character and I've been enjoying her growth as a character in each book. She has good instincts and she's getting better as an investigator as the series goes on. With the plot in this book centering on Aidan, he gets a little more page time than previous books. The minor flirtation between him and Eve has continued and I'm looking forward to seeing their romance develop more. Willow, Eve's search dog, gets a few moments at center stage as she helps track the suspect which was a fun scene.
Overall Shoe 'Nuff was an entertaining read and I'm looking forward to picking up the next book in the series, Kiss Kringle, soon.
Eve Foster is happy to help her friend Aidan move into his new apartment but after a day of lugging boxes up the stairs, she's ready to relax. While the two wait for their pizza delivery, Aidan goes to look for his new landlord in the antique store downstairs only to find the man's dead body. When someone tries to break into Aidan's apartment shortly after, Eve gets swept up in the investigation as she tries to find the killer before Aidan gets hurt.
The premise of this one sounded interesting and I was looking forward to seeing the mystery play out. The book opens with Eve, Aidan, and a few others helping Aidan move into his new place. Aidan mentions that his landlord was supposed to stop by but he hadn't heard from him which is what leads to him and Eve later going into the store to find the man. We do have a suspect pretty much straight away but the person can't be located which throws a wrench in things. It was interesting having Eve and her dog brought in to try and track the suspect as that's something new in the series. So ultimately the killer's identity wasn't a surprise but I still found the ending to be a good one as there were a few unexpected things.
The characters in this series are fantastic and they get better with each book. Eve is a great main character and I've been enjoying her growth as a character in each book. She has good instincts and she's getting better as an investigator as the series goes on. With the plot in this book centering on Aidan, he gets a little more page time than previous books. The minor flirtation between him and Eve has continued and I'm looking forward to seeing their romance develop more. Willow, Eve's search dog, gets a few moments at center stage as she helps track the suspect which was a fun scene.
Overall Shoe 'Nuff was an entertaining read and I'm looking forward to picking up the next book in the series, Kiss Kringle, soon.
September 14, 2024
Entertaining mystery listening ✨🎎🎶🤗🎉
This kindle novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book seven of seven
This a next release in the series by my favorite author Patti Benning. More to come?
Eve is helping with friends to get a friend moved into his apartment. The find the landlord dead and the fun begins. Eve with her dog uncover the truth.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships mystery novels 🤔🤗🐕. 2024 👒
This kindle novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book seven of seven
This a next release in the series by my favorite author Patti Benning. More to come?
Eve is helping with friends to get a friend moved into his apartment. The find the landlord dead and the fun begins. Eve with her dog uncover the truth.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of romantic family and friends relationships mystery novels 🤔🤗🐕. 2024 👒
January 18, 2026
Format AUDIOBOOK
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Book 7 in the Search and Rescue Cozy Mystery.
Performed by Julie McKay
Eve and Aiden find his new landlord’s body in the antique shop beneath his apartment.
Eve and Willow are called in to investigate.
Loving these
Short stories
Thank you Blue Nose Audio for this ALC
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🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️🎙️
Book 7 in the Search and Rescue Cozy Mystery.
Performed by Julie McKay
Eve and Aiden find his new landlord’s body in the antique shop beneath his apartment.
Eve and Willow are called in to investigate.
Loving these
Short stories
Thank you Blue Nose Audio for this ALC
January 21, 2026
Moving day!
After living with Alice since moving to Granite, Aidan finally moves into his own place, with help from Eve and their friends. Little does Aidan know, his new apartment holds a secret. Will this secret have a connection to the latest mysterious death in the town?
The pace at which Patti Benning kept building the intrigue with this story held my attention throughout. I have read the previous books in this series, (this may seem weird), the connections I have made as a reader, it’s like revisiting with friends.
I quite liked the parallel drawn between a certain scene in Eve and Aidan’s story and that of a classic fairytale. Made me giggle!
Another fantastic performance from Julie McKay. The ease at which Julie gives life to all the characters created by Patti Benning is seamless. The transitions between male and female voices is top tier.
Thank you Patti for another enjoyable story in this series, I look forward to book eight. Thank you to Blue Nose Audio for this entertaining advanced listener copy.
After living with Alice since moving to Granite, Aidan finally moves into his own place, with help from Eve and their friends. Little does Aidan know, his new apartment holds a secret. Will this secret have a connection to the latest mysterious death in the town?
The pace at which Patti Benning kept building the intrigue with this story held my attention throughout. I have read the previous books in this series, (this may seem weird), the connections I have made as a reader, it’s like revisiting with friends.
I quite liked the parallel drawn between a certain scene in Eve and Aidan’s story and that of a classic fairytale. Made me giggle!
Another fantastic performance from Julie McKay. The ease at which Julie gives life to all the characters created by Patti Benning is seamless. The transitions between male and female voices is top tier.
Thank you Patti for another enjoyable story in this series, I look forward to book eight. Thank you to Blue Nose Audio for this entertaining advanced listener copy.
January 18, 2026
Shoe ’Nuff is yet another reminder of why Patti Benning’s Search & Rescue series is such a comfort read for me.
This time around, Eve is simply trying to help her “friend” Aidan move into a new apartment. Easy, right? Excep low and behold, the apartment sits above an antique store, and the landlord downstairs turns up very dead. Because of course they do. Eve truly cannot go anywhere without stumbling into a crime scene.
What I love about Patti’s writing is how she always keeps me guessing. Just when I think I’ve got the murderer figured out, she drops another clue, another motive, another sideways glance that makes me question everything. The mystery unfolds at just the right pace, with enough twists to stay engaging without ever feeling heavy or stressful. These books are perfectly plotted “snack reads”...satisfying, cozy, and complete.
A huge shoutout to Julie McKay, who continues to absolutely shine in this series. Her narration is flawless. The pacing is spot on, the tone perfect, and her ability to give so many characters distinct, recognizable voices is next to none. She makes it effortless to stay immersed in the story, and I never once had to question who was speaking.
If you love cozy mysteries that keep you guessing without losing their warmth, Shoe ’Nuff is a delightful addition to the series and a reminder of why Patti Benning does this genre so well.
This time around, Eve is simply trying to help her “friend” Aidan move into a new apartment. Easy, right? Excep low and behold, the apartment sits above an antique store, and the landlord downstairs turns up very dead. Because of course they do. Eve truly cannot go anywhere without stumbling into a crime scene.
What I love about Patti’s writing is how she always keeps me guessing. Just when I think I’ve got the murderer figured out, she drops another clue, another motive, another sideways glance that makes me question everything. The mystery unfolds at just the right pace, with enough twists to stay engaging without ever feeling heavy or stressful. These books are perfectly plotted “snack reads”...satisfying, cozy, and complete.
A huge shoutout to Julie McKay, who continues to absolutely shine in this series. Her narration is flawless. The pacing is spot on, the tone perfect, and her ability to give so many characters distinct, recognizable voices is next to none. She makes it effortless to stay immersed in the story, and I never once had to question who was speaking.
If you love cozy mysteries that keep you guessing without losing their warmth, Shoe ’Nuff is a delightful addition to the series and a reminder of why Patti Benning does this genre so well.
January 29, 2026
Shoe 'Nuff by Patti Benning!!
Books 7 in the Search & Rescue Cozy Mysteries series. Performed in solo narration by Julie McKay
This stories continue to be so entertaining and great!! In this one Eve and friends help Aiden move into his new apartment. In looking for Aiden’s landlord, who also runs the antique store below the apartment, they make a gruesome discovery. Who did it? Is it the scraggly looking ex tenant fresh out of jail?The greedy ex wife or the disgruntled customer. Read this engaging mystery to find out.
Julie McKay did an excellent job voicing this one in dual narration. Her transitions from male to female voices and between all the characters is seamless and distinct. There’s a reason her fans call her the queen! 5/5 I really liked this one. Enjoy!
Books 7 in the Search & Rescue Cozy Mysteries series. Performed in solo narration by Julie McKay
This stories continue to be so entertaining and great!! In this one Eve and friends help Aiden move into his new apartment. In looking for Aiden’s landlord, who also runs the antique store below the apartment, they make a gruesome discovery. Who did it? Is it the scraggly looking ex tenant fresh out of jail?The greedy ex wife or the disgruntled customer. Read this engaging mystery to find out.
Julie McKay did an excellent job voicing this one in dual narration. Her transitions from male to female voices and between all the characters is seamless and distinct. There’s a reason her fans call her the queen! 5/5 I really liked this one. Enjoy!
January 26, 2026
Adorable cozy mystery series with the added bonus of furry friends! This series is a bunch of short and sweet novellas about Evelyn Foster and her two search dogs. Great series! I cant wait to read more about Evelyn Foster!
Book 4: Shoe Nuff
Eve’s friend Aidan moves into a new apartment. As they finish moving his belongings, they are trying to reach the landlord. They go downstairs to his store to discover him dead. The only clue is a shoe! Can Aidan and Eve figure this out?
Huge thank you to Blue Nose Audio for this free ALC audiobook in exchange for my candid review.
Book 4: Shoe Nuff
Eve’s friend Aidan moves into a new apartment. As they finish moving his belongings, they are trying to reach the landlord. They go downstairs to his store to discover him dead. The only clue is a shoe! Can Aidan and Eve figure this out?
Huge thank you to Blue Nose Audio for this free ALC audiobook in exchange for my candid review.
September 21, 2024
It wasn’t that hard to guess whodunit but the how was very interesting! Willow got to be a search dog finding the perp using some evidence they left, so she was partly responsible for finding the perp in the showdown. Who’s a good girl, Willow? From the friends talking at the end of the book, I’m hoping the next book’s set at a workplace party Aidan was talking about. I bet I know who won’t wanna come. 😉
September 12, 2024
Another strong book in the series
Aiden has finally found an apartment of his own to rent so he can move out of his sister’s place. Eve and her friends help him move in but before he is even finished moving in he finds his landlord murdered in the antique store down stairs. The mystery deepens and after multiple twists nd turns it ends up with a surprise ending. A fun read.
Aiden has finally found an apartment of his own to rent so he can move out of his sister’s place. Eve and her friends help him move in but before he is even finished moving in he finds his landlord murdered in the antique store down stairs. The mystery deepens and after multiple twists nd turns it ends up with a surprise ending. A fun read.
September 13, 2024
I’m always anxious for the next installment of a series and disappointed when the book ends. There’s nothing quite like settling in with a good book and losing yourself in the characters lives. The mystery as always is well plotted with enough clues to set the reader on the right track but enough small twists to make solving the crime enjoyable. This book definitely does that.
October 26, 2024
Another Great Book!
"Shoe Nuff" is Book 7 of Patti Benning's Search and Rescue Cozy Mystery series. In this episode, Eve and her Search and Rescue dog, Willow, solve the case of a murdered antique store dealer, who also happens to be Aidan's new apartment landlord. I gave this book 5 stars.
"Shoe Nuff" is Book 7 of Patti Benning's Search and Rescue Cozy Mystery series. In this episode, Eve and her Search and Rescue dog, Willow, solve the case of a murdered antique store dealer, who also happens to be Aidan's new apartment landlord. I gave this book 5 stars.
September 16, 2024
Eve decides to help her friend Aidan to move in his new place. When they go looking for the landlord who has been evading his calls they get a big surprise. They end up finding the landlord dead as they try to solve the case. It is a quick paced cozy to enjoy.
October 22, 2024
What a fun read this was. It was interesting learning who the killer was and how they did it. Can’t wait for the next adventure.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by the publisher.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by the publisher.
February 25, 2025
This series is just delightful. But the dogs are good too!
Chances are the doggies are going to find the bad guy. But this time where the shoe scent lead to... Well that was unexpected.
Chances are the doggies are going to find the bad guy. But this time where the shoe scent lead to... Well that was unexpected.
January 26, 2026
This was an ALC .
Eve helped a friend move into a new apartment, and things happen. All at once the wife of the landlord doesn’t know, and something happens to the landlord and he’s an antique shop dealer, so it all and wine is very quickly.
Eve helped a friend move into a new apartment, and things happen. All at once the wife of the landlord doesn’t know, and something happens to the landlord and he’s an antique shop dealer, so it all and wine is very quickly.
January 26, 2026
I am absolutely in love with this series. Patti Benning creates engaging and cozy mysteries that have me completely invested into the world she has created. An amazing story and Julie McKay is perfection in this series.
September 18, 2024
new home, new mystery
Another cute cozy mystery in this series. Original, well written with great characters. I love the search & rescue dogs. I look forward to reading more.
Another cute cozy mystery in this series. Original, well written with great characters. I love the search & rescue dogs. I look forward to reading more.
October 15, 2024
Exceptional
This is a series you should take the time to enjoy. Plenty of cozy to keep you content and wanting more
This is a series you should take the time to enjoy. Plenty of cozy to keep you content and wanting more
March 9, 2025
Fun series with a good mystery in each one. Great characters and 2 wonderful search & rescue dogs.
March 14, 2025
this book was kind of corny
The plot was a bit corny but it was a short read and not so involving. Maybe a younger teen who hadn’t read many novels might like it better.
The plot was a bit corny but it was a short read and not so involving. Maybe a younger teen who hadn’t read many novels might like it better.
June 4, 2025
Shoe Nuff
I love these stories about the amateur sleuth, he dogs and her friends. A little mystery, a little romance and a lot of fun.
I love these stories about the amateur sleuth, he dogs and her friends. A little mystery, a little romance and a lot of fun.
July 28, 2025
Wow!
This book was really good. It kept your attention throughout the entire book. I was pleasantly surprised. Not the usual dog stuck happening. Read it and find out!
This book was really good. It kept your attention throughout the entire book. I was pleasantly surprised. Not the usual dog stuck happening. Read it and find out!
January 20, 2026
Enjoyable cozy mystery series. I listened to the audio and Julie McKay does a great job. If you need a short story palette cleanser this is it!
January 27, 2026
Another fantastic cozy mystery from Patti Benning. This time, we see Aidan and Eve's relationship dance closer and closer to dating as Eve help him move into his new apartment. Discovering Aidan's new landlord is dead, our favorite female dog Willow helps track down the murderer. The teasing chemistry between Aidan and Eve keeps the reader on the edge of their seat as the story progresses. Julie McKay is a delight as the narrator, truly giving depth and emotion with each chapter.
February 16, 2026
I love these short, cozy mysteries!
Another fun cozy mystery with search dogs! I enjoy this series, they’re each short mysteries, a palette cleanser between darker mysteries and I’ve become attached to the characters.
Another fun cozy mystery with search dogs! I enjoy this series, they’re each short mysteries, a palette cleanser between darker mysteries and I’ve become attached to the characters.
January 18, 2026
Love this series! Been listening to the audiobook and can't wait for the next one!
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