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Taking a vacation can be murder...
Deena's vacation went so haywire, this book includes TWO stories!
FAMILY
Deena needs a change of pace and takes a trip to the North Carolina mountains to blow off some steam. A secluded rental cabin in Shady Springs and her dog, Zip, is all she needs for her great escape.
That is, until a body is discovered behind the cabin and Deena discovers there's more going on in the small mountain town than meets the eye. She'll need to get to the bottom of it before her new friend takes the fall.
DOG HOUSE
Deena and her dog, Zip, have been enjoying some time off in the North Carolina mountains. Things have finally settled down and all is serene.
That is, until someone ends up in the dog house.
Deena's vacation went so haywire, this book includes TWO stories!
FAMILY
Deena needs a change of pace and takes a trip to the North Carolina mountains to blow off some steam. A secluded rental cabin in Shady Springs and her dog, Zip, is all she needs for her great escape.
That is, until a body is discovered behind the cabin and Deena discovers there's more going on in the small mountain town than meets the eye. She'll need to get to the bottom of it before her new friend takes the fall.
DOG HOUSE
Deena and her dog, Zip, have been enjoying some time off in the North Carolina mountains. Things have finally settled down and all is serene.
That is, until someone ends up in the dog house.
95 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2016
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July 21, 2025
A Quick Lightweight Read
Deena gets suspended.from.the fire department.fof.three.weeks which she decides to spend in the mountains of North Carolina. She rents a cabin and droves there with her border.collie.Zip. The cabin's owner Carl, a retired.police officer from the little town of Shady Springs, has a Jack Russell named Robber and a sister named.Lucy. Both figure significantly in the two stories contained in this book. Seems encounters a number of dead bodies and small town characters.in her short stay.
Deena gets suspended.from.the fire department.fof.three.weeks which she decides to spend in the mountains of North Carolina. She rents a cabin and droves there with her border.collie.Zip. The cabin's owner Carl, a retired.police officer from the little town of Shady Springs, has a Jack Russell named Robber and a sister named.Lucy. Both figure significantly in the two stories contained in this book. Seems encounters a number of dead bodies and small town characters.in her short stay.
January 4, 2026
So dang cute, plenty of fun!!
I really enjoyed this cute little mystery, but it's better than just one--it's a twofer! It's cute, it's funny, and it's sweet. I love the dogs and their hoomans. The mysteries are fun to follow. The characters are included in the Chevy series by the sane author, but they get the front line here. If you've read the Chevy series, you'll recognize some of the dogs and people, and maybe there's a cameo or 2? Recommend!!
I really enjoyed this cute little mystery, but it's better than just one--it's a twofer! It's cute, it's funny, and it's sweet. I love the dogs and their hoomans. The mysteries are fun to follow. The characters are included in the Chevy series by the sane author, but they get the front line here. If you've read the Chevy series, you'll recognize some of the dogs and people, and maybe there's a cameo or 2? Recommend!!
February 11, 2019
A great new dog series by a favorite dog author
Here we have a dog named Zip, an energetic border collie who keeps his first responder mistress company while she is investigating small town funny business in the mountains of North Carolina. Thank you Ms Hiker for another good, clean read.
Here we have a dog named Zip, an energetic border collie who keeps his first responder mistress company while she is investigating small town funny business in the mountains of North Carolina. Thank you Ms Hiker for another good, clean read.
October 14, 2021
Cute
A suspended firefighter takes a vacation with her dog in a small rural community. Staying in a cabin rented by an retired cop she becomes involved with the quirky townsfolk and drawn into small town murder and mayhem
This book contains two stories. They are cute with no explicit sex or violence. It is a fun collection, light hearted without being too cutesy.
A suspended firefighter takes a vacation with her dog in a small rural community. Staying in a cabin rented by an retired cop she becomes involved with the quirky townsfolk and drawn into small town murder and mayhem
This book contains two stories. They are cute with no explicit sex or violence. It is a fun collection, light hearted without being too cutesy.
April 4, 2018
Cute stories great lite reading keep you wondering
Dog and cozy mystery lovers will enjoy these quick reads enjoyable characters and the storyline keeps you reading
Looking forward to reading more from this author
Dog and cozy mystery lovers will enjoy these quick reads enjoyable characters and the storyline keeps you reading
Looking forward to reading more from this author
June 10, 2017
I like the story line and the characters in the book. I wish the story's would have been longer.
July 16, 2017
Very entertaining quick read. Cute story.
September 8, 2018
Too many plot holes
Light and easy read with too many plot holes to be believable or even enjoyable--has potential if it weren't so simplistic
Light and easy read with too many plot holes to be believable or even enjoyable--has potential if it weren't so simplistic
April 10, 2021
Quick and easy read
Two short cozy mysteries introducing us to Deana and her dog Zip whilst vacationing in Shady Springs. Off to read book 2 in the series.
Two short cozy mysteries introducing us to Deana and her dog Zip whilst vacationing in Shady Springs. Off to read book 2 in the series.
January 10, 2022
Good read
This was a very enjoyable read unfortunately the book was way too short for the price of the book. The characters are well-developed and the stories are entertaining.
This was a very enjoyable read unfortunately the book was way too short for the price of the book. The characters are well-developed and the stories are entertaining.
November 2, 2022
cute short read!
I liked that this book was a quick read and was very interesting! I would recommend it to anyone who likes dogs and mysteries.
I liked that this book was a quick read and was very interesting! I would recommend it to anyone who likes dogs and mysteries.
July 7, 2023
Fun Read
This book was two books in one and was a very enjoyable read. The twist in the story was fun to follow and if you enjoy an easy but enjoyable read this is the book for you.
This book was two books in one and was a very enjoyable read. The twist in the story was fun to follow and if you enjoy an easy but enjoyable read this is the book for you.
October 21, 2023
cute story
These two stories were cute, funny and real good. I just wished they were a little longer. The dogs were adorable.
These two stories were cute, funny and real good. I just wished they were a little longer. The dogs were adorable.
July 8, 2024
Short clean doggie centered mystery. Fun for a quick little escape!
January 14, 2017
Simplistic
Gentle mysteries w little substance. The dog is friendly, at least. None of the characters is art all developed. Instead, we have only their job descriptions to hang on them: suspended firefighter, retired detective, herding dog, terrier. Yawn.
Gentle mysteries w little substance. The dog is friendly, at least. None of the characters is art all developed. Instead, we have only their job descriptions to hang on them: suspended firefighter, retired detective, herding dog, terrier. Yawn.
August 24, 2016
Shady Springs, small town mysteries is going to be another 5-star series for Mary. Love the action, hope Deena and Zip get into S&R, be great stories to tell. Good Job, Mary.
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