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Polly Parrett Pet-Sitter Cozy Mysteries Collection (5 books in 1): Doggone Christmas, The Christmas Kitten, Bird Brain, Seeing Red, The Christmas Puppy
Five fun cozy mystery books with pet-sitter Polly Parrett. "I simply adore this series! Smoothly written, appealing, and best for me, mystery plus animals!" ~ The Haunted Reading Room Doggone “Control that dog or I’ll shoot him.” Those are the words that spur Polly Parrett to action in this riveting and hilarious cozy mystery. A cute Christmas murder mystery about pets and a special dog, you’ll instantly be drawn into the story. The Christmas Polly Parrett finds herself in the midst of another cozy murder mystery. This time it involves two little girls, a wicked stepmother, and a missing father. Oh, and Christmas is almost here. Bird Polly Parrett meets Polly parrot. Together, can they solve a murder mystery? Polly finds herself having to cope with a moody macaw, a volatile new resident at her mother’s halfway house for veterans, and oh yeah, a dead body. Seeing Why did the dog get so angry? And just who is Heather Haggerty? Mallowapple’s most famous pet-sitter is in the thick of it again. She can’t seem to get away from dead bodies. It’s as if murder – or murderers – follow her around. The Christmas What do bulldog puppies and garden gnomes have to do with a dead Santa Claus? Once again intrepid pet-sitter, Polly Parrett, finds herself in the thick of a murder investigation in this fun cozy mystery.
566 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 12, 2017
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October 31, 2020
A collection of feel good cozies
Polly is a pet sitter turned sleuth. This a wonderful selection for anyone who enjoys the antics of fur babies and cozy mysteries. There are several feel good aspects about the series. They are not long books and are easy to read.
Polly is a pet sitter turned sleuth. This a wonderful selection for anyone who enjoys the antics of fur babies and cozy mysteries. There are several feel good aspects about the series. They are not long books and are easy to read.
July 16, 2017
Warm furries / cozy mystery
A well written series, with a down to earth, comfortable voice. The mysteries were suspenseful, and the characters felt real, like people you'd be proud to meet and share laughter with. This includes the four legged critters. I read all 4 books in the series in two sittings, breaking only to sleep. I'd recommend these books to anyone who likes mysteries.
A well written series, with a down to earth, comfortable voice. The mysteries were suspenseful, and the characters felt real, like people you'd be proud to meet and share laughter with. This includes the four legged critters. I read all 4 books in the series in two sittings, breaking only to sleep. I'd recommend these books to anyone who likes mysteries.
September 4, 2017
Polly Parrett Pet-Sitter Cozy Mysteries Collection by Liz Dodwell contains five cozy mysteries featuring Polly Parrett and the animals in her life.
We first meet Polly in Doggone Christmas, where Polly is dealing with trying to help her mother, made a paraplegic in a horse jumping accident and left so bitter that she drove her husband away. Polly is in the process of trying to relocate her mother, Edwina, from her 10-acre property to a more manageable home when she meets the attractive Tyler, the realtor helping with her case. Together they discover a homeless veteran who seems to be framed for a murder. Rooster has not been able to make use of homeless or veterans’ facilities because they will not allow his beloved pit bull, his best friend, to join him. With Elaine scheduled to be euthanized, the pressure is on for Polly to find the true killer and save Elaine’s life. The book concludes with Edwina’s deciding to turn her large property into a halfway house for veterans that welcomes all pets, and Rooster comes on as manager of the facility.
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We first meet Polly in Doggone Christmas, where Polly is dealing with trying to help her mother, made a paraplegic in a horse jumping accident and left so bitter that she drove her husband away. Polly is in the process of trying to relocate her mother, Edwina, from her 10-acre property to a more manageable home when she meets the attractive Tyler, the realtor helping with her case. Together they discover a homeless veteran who seems to be framed for a murder. Rooster has not been able to make use of homeless or veterans’ facilities because they will not allow his beloved pit bull, his best friend, to join him. With Elaine scheduled to be euthanized, the pressure is on for Polly to find the true killer and save Elaine’s life. The book concludes with Edwina’s deciding to turn her large property into a halfway house for veterans that welcomes all pets, and Rooster comes on as manager of the facility.
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August 17, 2018
Just so-so. Not very engaging, so much yacking about stuff that has nothing to do with the story, so I often forgot what the story was even about!
The third story was the worst for me, and very little even concerned the parrot. That was another thing that really bothered me.....The main character's ridiculous name of Polly Parrett! Every time I had to read it, it pulled me out of the story with a cringe!
Won't be placed on my Favorites shelf!
The third story was the worst for me, and very little even concerned the parrot. That was another thing that really bothered me.....The main character's ridiculous name of Polly Parrett! Every time I had to read it, it pulled me out of the story with a cringe!
Won't be placed on my Favorites shelf!
September 7, 2017
Love this series!
This is one of my very favorite series Polly is an endearing star and the secondary characters are interesting and likable. Of course the animals are the stars! I would love to be Polly and her furbabies and have her busy family home. Thank you Ms Dodwell!
This is one of my very favorite series Polly is an endearing star and the secondary characters are interesting and likable. Of course the animals are the stars! I would love to be Polly and her furbabies and have her busy family home. Thank you Ms Dodwell!
September 12, 2017
Wonderful collection
Polly Parrott cozy mysteries are fun. The mix of animals and people make for fun reading and the story is fun also.
Polly Parrott cozy mysteries are fun. The mix of animals and people make for fun reading and the story is fun also.
November 10, 2019
2.5 stars
I read them all, but they're too short and simple for me. The mysteries tend to feel abbreviated and a lot of the focus is on everything else.
I read them all, but they're too short and simple for me. The mysteries tend to feel abbreviated and a lot of the focus is on everything else.
January 26, 2020
While I'd read nearly all these books separately, I had the opportunity to listen to them as an audiobook box-set, and I'm so glad I took it. Jennifer Fournier, the narrator, does an excellent job bringing the stories to life, and you really feel drawn into the world of Polly and her family. With a Cozy mystery style - meaning no sex, excessive violence or strong language - the books are suitable for everyone from young adults upwards, and I'd definitely recommend them to anyone who loves animals and cozy mysteries!
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
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