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The House Sitters #2
Leveled in London
The London cops knocking on the door are looking for a murderer.
The American couple who answer the door- aren’t the right Americans. Or are they? They claim to be house sitters Joan and Alen Arny. Alen’s a former Texas sheriff. But the cops aren’t sure what to believe.
The homeowners are Addison and Layne Cotton, also the owners of the consignment shop Love it or Thrift it. Their business rival is dead- a victim of murder.
The Cotton’s just flew to the United States, for their first trip home in five years. Talk about bad timing. Now they look even more suspicious of murder. Do they dare return?
Alen and Joan just wanted to be tourist while house sitting and caring for the Cotton’s two dogs, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. Will they have to try to solve the murder to clear the homeowners so they can return to their dogs, business, and home. Or clear themselves from the suspicious London cops?
Will the Cottons return to London? Will Alen and Joan be allowed to leave London?
Read Leveled in London because it’s full of international crime intrigue, travel fun, and food in a unique twist on cozy tradition.
A clean cozy mystery. No graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Available in Regular and Large Print Paperbacks.
The House Sitters Cozy Mysteries will take you on adventures and land you in the middle of crimes in different international cities in each book. Enjoy travel photos and recipes from each destination along with charming dogs in each country. Look for corresponding travel journals. Each book can be read as a standalone and you can read them in any order.
The homeowners are Addison and Layne Cotton, also the owners of the consignment shop Love it or Thrift it. Their business rival is dead- a victim of murder.
The Cotton’s just flew to the United States, for their first trip home in five years. Talk about bad timing. Now they look even more suspicious of murder. Do they dare return?
Alen and Joan just wanted to be tourist while house sitting and caring for the Cotton’s two dogs, Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. Will they have to try to solve the murder to clear the homeowners so they can return to their dogs, business, and home. Or clear themselves from the suspicious London cops?
Will the Cottons return to London? Will Alen and Joan be allowed to leave London?
Read Leveled in London because it’s full of international crime intrigue, travel fun, and food in a unique twist on cozy tradition.
A clean cozy mystery. No graphic violence, sex, or strong language. Available in Regular and Large Print Paperbacks.
The House Sitters Cozy Mysteries will take you on adventures and land you in the middle of crimes in different international cities in each book. Enjoy travel photos and recipes from each destination along with charming dogs in each country. Look for corresponding travel journals. Each book can be read as a standalone and you can read them in any order.
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Published May 24, 2025
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October 30, 2023
More fun times and history!
Another house, another mystery to solve! Pretty simplistic sometimes, but very fun. Great characters, interesting sightseeing, and lots of food, and History!
Another house, another mystery to solve! Pretty simplistic sometimes, but very fun. Great characters, interesting sightseeing, and lots of food, and History!
August 28, 2022
Who killed River Read and Greyson Cooper and why??? Kleptomania??? I enjoyed this story and recommend the book.
March 2, 2023
I absolutely love this series! Soft mystery with lots of adventure and sightseeing thrown in, including an audience with the queen for solving a mystery.
This time Joan and Alen agree to sit for an American couple who live in London, and care for their two well mannered labradoodles. Their duties include helping out in the consignment shop along with the other two American co-owners of the shop. Of course with their charming and outgoing manner, they quickly become fast friends with Tommy and Grace, who share their adventures with them.
What a great read for someone who would enjoy housesitting in such a delightful place. The home owners. Addison and Layne, even arrange for them to take free meals at their friends' tea room, pub, and restaurant.
This time Joan and Alen agree to sit for an American couple who live in London, and care for their two well mannered labradoodles. Their duties include helping out in the consignment shop along with the other two American co-owners of the shop. Of course with their charming and outgoing manner, they quickly become fast friends with Tommy and Grace, who share their adventures with them.
What a great read for someone who would enjoy housesitting in such a delightful place. The home owners. Addison and Layne, even arrange for them to take free meals at their friends' tea room, pub, and restaurant.
March 5, 2021
Excellent
I read this book out of turn because I read book one, then book 3 before I read this one. I probably should have read them in order as there was a reference or two in book 3 about this book 2, but in the end I don't think it made a lot of difference. However, I think I liked the story set in London, my favorite. This story had a good mystery of both theft and murder to solve. I enjoyed the day description of the various tourist attractions the main characters, Joan and Allen, went to. Then I discovered the list of recipes and the photo album of the sites that Joan took on her and Alan's various activities. There is something for everyone here, from the avid cook to the armchair traveler. The mystery was well done and the details in the story just made the story seem real. I love this series and cannot wait to read more!
I read this book out of turn because I read book one, then book 3 before I read this one. I probably should have read them in order as there was a reference or two in book 3 about this book 2, but in the end I don't think it made a lot of difference. However, I think I liked the story set in London, my favorite. This story had a good mystery of both theft and murder to solve. I enjoyed the day description of the various tourist attractions the main characters, Joan and Allen, went to. Then I discovered the list of recipes and the photo album of the sites that Joan took on her and Alan's various activities. There is something for everyone here, from the avid cook to the armchair traveler. The mystery was well done and the details in the story just made the story seem real. I love this series and cannot wait to read more!
July 17, 2020
Consigned to death
This second story in the Housesitters series finds Joan & Alen Arney in London. House sitting plus some storekeeping as well as 2 gorgeous Labradoodles Lizzie & Darcy sounds like a lot of fun. Addison and husband, Layne Cotton, American expats, own 'Love It or Thrift It', a consignment store along with Grace & Thomas, expats as well. Addison & Layne are going back to Arkansas for a wedding. Grace & Thomas will help run the shop as well. The adventure begins when a lady drops off a box to be put on consignment. When a rival store owner is killed, police come looking for the absent Cottons & grill Joan & Alen on why they're living in the house/shop. Once the police establish their bona fides, taking their leave, Joan suspects her earlier visitor may have something to do with the murder. Arlen doesn't want to get involved but Joan alongside Grace with her reluctant Tommy, hunts for information that leads them to the V&A museum. But why is Addison not answering emails or phone calls? Could the cops be right that they've fled to the U.S.? And will Alen continue his cooking lessons, learning to make haggis in time for Burns Night? There's a surprise twist at the end of this cosy mystery about this couple sho find a whole new life in retirement.
This second story in the Housesitters series finds Joan & Alen Arney in London. House sitting plus some storekeeping as well as 2 gorgeous Labradoodles Lizzie & Darcy sounds like a lot of fun. Addison and husband, Layne Cotton, American expats, own 'Love It or Thrift It', a consignment store along with Grace & Thomas, expats as well. Addison & Layne are going back to Arkansas for a wedding. Grace & Thomas will help run the shop as well. The adventure begins when a lady drops off a box to be put on consignment. When a rival store owner is killed, police come looking for the absent Cottons & grill Joan & Alen on why they're living in the house/shop. Once the police establish their bona fides, taking their leave, Joan suspects her earlier visitor may have something to do with the murder. Arlen doesn't want to get involved but Joan alongside Grace with her reluctant Tommy, hunts for information that leads them to the V&A museum. But why is Addison not answering emails or phone calls? Could the cops be right that they've fled to the U.S.? And will Alen continue his cooking lessons, learning to make haggis in time for Burns Night? There's a surprise twist at the end of this cosy mystery about this couple sho find a whole new life in retirement.
February 21, 2020
Once again one of my favorite cozeymystery writers has come through for me. Uptight Brits vs intellectual yanks. House sitters from the USA are in London sitting for and helping run a store with others from the USA. When unfortunately there has been a murder and our house sitters and fellow Americans are finding the London detectives wanting to believe outsiders as easy targets to accuse. This mystery is full of intreage and humor as well as the educational facts made fun and other wanderfull surprises along the way .I would really, really suggest you aquier a copy and start reading "Leveled in London "so you yourself can enjoy reading it as much as I have. ☺😮🤔🙄🤔🙄😏😊 Kat
September 8, 2021
Very enjoyable. These books are easy to like and have lots of travel information. The main characters are people I would like to meet. The first 2 of the 3 in the series set everything up nicely. Reading the prequel gives the background for their story. I didn’t care for the third book, as I thought there was too much repetition and too many details of the area, but look forward to more in the series
March 2, 2020
Deserves More Than 5 stars!
I absolutely love this series. Each book is like getting a postcard from a traveling friend detailing all of their adventures. Stories are well written with wonderful characters. I love that the books don’t just end with the resolution of the crime, it continues on a little and makes the adventure feel complete. On to Venice next! I can’t wait!!
I absolutely love this series. Each book is like getting a postcard from a traveling friend detailing all of their adventures. Stories are well written with wonderful characters. I love that the books don’t just end with the resolution of the crime, it continues on a little and makes the adventure feel complete. On to Venice next! I can’t wait!!
March 25, 2020
A Quick Trip to London
Alen and Joan take us on a bird's eye tour of London while Joan practices her investigative talents and Alen learns to cook local fare. A delightful read that leaves you anxious for the next adventure.
Alen and Joan take us on a bird's eye tour of London while Joan practices her investigative talents and Alen learns to cook local fare. A delightful read that leaves you anxious for the next adventure.
April 28, 2020
Love it
I just love this series. It makes you feel like you are right there visiting England with them. Can not wait to see what trouble the Wendy's get into at our next destination.
I just love this series. It makes you feel like you are right there visiting England with them. Can not wait to see what trouble the Wendy's get into at our next destination.
November 17, 2020
Delightfully complicated
The meshing of US expatriates with English characters gave a tourist cure of a new world for me. Especially enjoyed the mystery, and the inns and recipes!
The meshing of US expatriates with English characters gave a tourist cure of a new world for me. Especially enjoyed the mystery, and the inns and recipes!
November 18, 2020
Loving this series. Alen and Joan Arny travel to London for their next house and pet sitting job. Join Alen and Joan on another exciting adventure in Leveled in London, discovering new food, people, and places...and a murder mystery.
March 19, 2021
Loving this series! The settings are fun and the characters are engaging, especially the 4 legged ones! Wont give any spoilers, but i do highly recommend spending some time with this enjoyable series of cozy mysteries in wonderful locations, maybe even try a few of the recipes!
March 27, 2021
Loving this series
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are so engaging and seem so real. The concept of an international pet sitting life is very intriguing. Would recommend for people who love a good clean who done it.
I really enjoyed this book. The characters are so engaging and seem so real. The concept of an international pet sitting life is very intriguing. Would recommend for people who love a good clean who done it.
April 2, 2021
Great book the retired sheriff & his wife went to London to house & dog sit. Got involved in another mystery saw lots of London. Made more friends .
December 6, 2021
This is a cute series that is a very quick and easy read. I enjoy them primarily because of the European settings. It’s fun to hear about places I dream of returning to someday.
January 20, 2022
Another fun read.
Liked how you cannot figure who the murderer is before ending. Also how we get to know the characters and how their friendship grows.
Liked how you cannot figure who the murderer is before ending. Also how we get to know the characters and how their friendship grows.
February 23, 2023
This is a fun read, good plot and characters. Just right for a cozy mystery you can curl up with and read in one sitting. Light and fun books good to soothe the mind and escape for a bit.
March 5, 2023
Great Fun
I’m enjoying these House Sitter cozy mysteries so much. They are a nice break from more suspenseful books. The main characters are warm and have great sense of humor.
I’m enjoying these House Sitter cozy mysteries so much. They are a nice break from more suspenseful books. The main characters are warm and have great sense of humor.
April 27, 2023
A fun read!
Thoroughly enjoyed this second book in the series. It really brought images of London alive. On to the next book in the series.
Thoroughly enjoyed this second book in the series. It really brought images of London alive. On to the next book in the series.
May 11, 2023
Love the descriptions of the sights and food in London. Mystery part better than last book in the series.
February 10, 2024
Amusing travel cozy featuring American retirees Joan and Alen who've become house and pet sitters in Europe and Great Britain. Sweet relationships, mystery solving and cute pets.
September 30, 2025
Realistic, Tragic & Wonderful Characters.
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