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Ridgeway Rescue Mystery #2
Murder on Valentine's Day
Ridgeway Rescue Mysteries can be read in 1-2 hours. Perfect for when you're waiting for an appointment or just want a fast read. Don't miss out on this quick, clean, cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the end!
It's Valentine's Day and 20-year-old Emma Wright just wants her crush to take notice of her. But Colby Davidson, the K9 search and rescue deputy only thinks of her as a kid sister. How will she get him to take her seriously?
When her veterinarian boss calls her to pick up a cat at a potential crime scene, she finds herself at the house of the richest woman in Ridgeway. Her father—the sheriff—and Colby are there. They both dismiss the untimely death as a heart attack, but Emma finds clues that it might be something more. Did the software billionaire die of natural causes, or was it murder?
It's Valentine's Day and 20-year-old Emma Wright just wants her crush to take notice of her. But Colby Davidson, the K9 search and rescue deputy only thinks of her as a kid sister. How will she get him to take her seriously?
When her veterinarian boss calls her to pick up a cat at a potential crime scene, she finds herself at the house of the richest woman in Ridgeway. Her father—the sheriff—and Colby are there. They both dismiss the untimely death as a heart attack, but Emma finds clues that it might be something more. Did the software billionaire die of natural causes, or was it murder?
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2018
About the author
P. Creeden
94 books55 followersP. Creeden is the sweet romance and mystery pen name for USA Today Bestselling Author Pauline Creeden. Her stories feature down-to-earth characters who often feel like they are undeserving of love for one reason or another and are surprised when love finds them.
P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos—she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.
P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos—she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.
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January 31, 2020
When a woman dies from what appears to be a heart attack, 20-year-old Emma Wright suspects foul play. Now she has to convince her sheriff father and the guy she's got a crush on, K-9 search and rescue deputy Colby, of her hunch. Emma's got a sweet dog named Molly and there's a frisky cat, too, in this cute and short little mystery.
March 26, 2018
Great short clean mystery
Murder on Valentine's Day is a clever and enjoyable short mystery. It's also clean and has a touch of romance.
Murder on Valentine's Day is a clever and enjoyable short mystery. It's also clean and has a touch of romance.
February 17, 2022
Isn't much to this series but it's cute. Lite, quick, and simple.
February 18, 2026
Ridgeway Rescue Mysteries offer a delightful escape, making them the ideal choice for those moments when you're waiting for an appointment or simply craving a quick and engaging listen. Don’t miss this charming, fast-paced cozy mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat, guessing right up until the very last moment!
Set against the backdrop of Valentine's Day, 20-year-old Emma Wright is yearning for her crush, Colby Davidson, to finally see her as more than just the little sister of his close friend. Colby, a dedicated K9 search-and-rescue deputy, has always treated Emma with a protective kindness that she now hopes to transform into something deeper. But first, she has to figure out how to make him take her seriously.
When her veterinarian boss unexpectedly calls upon her to pick up a cat from a location that has suddenly become a crime scene, Emma's day takes a surprising turn. She arrives at the opulent estate of the wealthiest woman in Ridgeway, only to find that her father—the town's sheriff—and Colby are already on the scene. Their initial dismissal of the sudden death of a prominent local software billionaire as simply a tragic heart attack raises Emma’s suspicions.
As she begins to investigate, Emma uncovers intriguing clues that suggest this death may not be as straightforward as it appears. With her instincts telling her that there may be more beneath the surface, Emma becomes determined to discover the truth. Was the software mogul’s demise truly a result of natural causes, or could foul play have been involved? Dive into the mystery alongside Emma as she uncovers secrets that could change everything.
Set against the backdrop of Valentine's Day, 20-year-old Emma Wright is yearning for her crush, Colby Davidson, to finally see her as more than just the little sister of his close friend. Colby, a dedicated K9 search-and-rescue deputy, has always treated Emma with a protective kindness that she now hopes to transform into something deeper. But first, she has to figure out how to make him take her seriously.
When her veterinarian boss unexpectedly calls upon her to pick up a cat from a location that has suddenly become a crime scene, Emma's day takes a surprising turn. She arrives at the opulent estate of the wealthiest woman in Ridgeway, only to find that her father—the town's sheriff—and Colby are already on the scene. Their initial dismissal of the sudden death of a prominent local software billionaire as simply a tragic heart attack raises Emma’s suspicions.
As she begins to investigate, Emma uncovers intriguing clues that suggest this death may not be as straightforward as it appears. With her instincts telling her that there may be more beneath the surface, Emma becomes determined to discover the truth. Was the software mogul’s demise truly a result of natural causes, or could foul play have been involved? Dive into the mystery alongside Emma as she uncovers secrets that could change everything.
February 15, 2018
Murder on Valentin's Day was a super fast and fun read! I loved this little book.
The characters are charming. Emma is sweet and delightful and a super sleuth. It takes no time for her nose around and figure out what was going on and that there really was a murder and who actually did it! Literally using her nose her allergies to cats help her figure out who the villain is but almost puts her directly into danger when she finds herself alone in his town home. with the culprit. And realizes no one knows where she is.
Without skipping a beat Emma 'beats it' and calls her dad the sheriff and convinces him she's figured it all out. With warrant in hand he arrives with Colby the officer that Emma has a crush on.
Once all is said and done the murderer is caught and arrested and Emma gets her chance with Colby.
I completely enjoyed this little book. It was short. To the point and just a nice change. It was fun to settle in for a few hours and read this fun story.
Murder on Valentine's Days is book 2 in the Ridgeway Rescue Mysteries. I look forward to catching up with book 1 and with reading more in this series.
The characters are charming. Emma is sweet and delightful and a super sleuth. It takes no time for her nose around and figure out what was going on and that there really was a murder and who actually did it! Literally using her nose her allergies to cats help her figure out who the villain is but almost puts her directly into danger when she finds herself alone in his town home. with the culprit. And realizes no one knows where she is.
Without skipping a beat Emma 'beats it' and calls her dad the sheriff and convinces him she's figured it all out. With warrant in hand he arrives with Colby the officer that Emma has a crush on.
Once all is said and done the murderer is caught and arrested and Emma gets her chance with Colby.
I completely enjoyed this little book. It was short. To the point and just a nice change. It was fun to settle in for a few hours and read this fun story.
Murder on Valentine's Days is book 2 in the Ridgeway Rescue Mysteries. I look forward to catching up with book 1 and with reading more in this series.
March 19, 2018
If you've read my reviews of Pauline's writing before, you already know how much I enjoy her work. I kind of want to be her when I grow into my writer's shoes!
The Good: Another quick read that was perfect for a slightly chilly afternoon. I read this series out of order but it didn't matter. They all work great as standalones. The characters are engaging and the story keeps moving right along. I swear that Emma is the non-ocd version of Monk with her observation skills!
The Bad: Yep, still got nothing when it comes to this series.
The Summary: Another fantastic piece to this series! I love how you can read each one as a standalone or as part of the ongoing story arc. I honestly cannot recommend these more if you're looking for a cozy mystery to while away an hour or two.
The Good: Another quick read that was perfect for a slightly chilly afternoon. I read this series out of order but it didn't matter. They all work great as standalones. The characters are engaging and the story keeps moving right along. I swear that Emma is the non-ocd version of Monk with her observation skills!
The Bad: Yep, still got nothing when it comes to this series.
The Summary: Another fantastic piece to this series! I love how you can read each one as a standalone or as part of the ongoing story arc. I honestly cannot recommend these more if you're looking for a cozy mystery to while away an hour or two.
February 12, 2018
WOW - what a wonderful short and sweet little story. It's long enough to cover the story well and short enough to never get boring!!!
Emma Wright is the main character of this story -- her father is the sheriff -- and she has a crush on Colby - a deputy that works for her father. She is contacted by her veterinarian boss to go by and pick up a cat from Mrs. Van Horn's house. ---- and all that happens in the first couple of chapters. But I don't write spoilers -- so you are gonna have to just read the rest for yourself.
I love the little stories that P. Creeden writes and can't wait for the St Patrick's Day one to be released!!!
Emma Wright is the main character of this story -- her father is the sheriff -- and she has a crush on Colby - a deputy that works for her father. She is contacted by her veterinarian boss to go by and pick up a cat from Mrs. Van Horn's house. ---- and all that happens in the first couple of chapters. But I don't write spoilers -- so you are gonna have to just read the rest for yourself.
I love the little stories that P. Creeden writes and can't wait for the St Patrick's Day one to be released!!!
November 22, 2019
Emma is still crushing hard on Colby and is trying to figure out how to make him notice her. Her crush makes her seem every bit of her young 20 years.
She gets called by the local vet to do an emergency pickup of a cat at the wealthy VanHorn residence and ends up involved in another murder investigation.
Naturally, Emma is the one who figures out first that there was a murder and is able to solve the case. The method was an intriguing one. And the culprit was a little more difficult for me to figure out than the previous book in this series.
I liked this one better and think this series will continue to improve as it goes on.
She gets called by the local vet to do an emergency pickup of a cat at the wealthy VanHorn residence and ends up involved in another murder investigation.
Naturally, Emma is the one who figures out first that there was a murder and is able to solve the case. The method was an intriguing one. And the culprit was a little more difficult for me to figure out than the previous book in this series.
I liked this one better and think this series will continue to improve as it goes on.
February 26, 2019
Quick read
Quick, enjoyable read. I like stories with animals in them and this has them. Was hoping the animals were more involved than they were. It was an okay story for me but not great. Not sure if I would read more by this author. Found the story predictable and was able to guess the villain pretty quick, and the clues also. Maybe I have just read to many mysteries. For with kindle unlimited which was glad as not one I would keep. Would say about a 2.5 star rating but I usually round up.
Quick, enjoyable read. I like stories with animals in them and this has them. Was hoping the animals were more involved than they were. It was an okay story for me but not great. Not sure if I would read more by this author. Found the story predictable and was able to guess the villain pretty quick, and the clues also. Maybe I have just read to many mysteries. For with kindle unlimited which was glad as not one I would keep. Would say about a 2.5 star rating but I usually round up.
February 18, 2020
This particular mystery was way too easy to figure out. Every clue was painfully obvious. This writer has a tendency to repeat things, or mention things that were already brought up. (See what I did there?) It's a very odd style. Also, this town should get some new cops, because these fools can't figure anything out. Either that, or hire Emma, because apparently she's the only one that can solve murders. Speaking of Emma, she's supposed to be 20, but she comes across to me as someone twice her age.
Since I purchased this series as a freebie package, and they're short, I will go ahead and read them. I do like the creativeness of the murders.
Since I purchased this series as a freebie package, and they're short, I will go ahead and read them. I do like the creativeness of the murders.
February 14, 2018
I highly recommend this as a nice, short cozy mystery!
Emma is allergic to cats and has to go pick one up for the vet. Her dad, the sheriff, and Colby, the K9 officer, are on the scene along with a nephew and niece of the deceased. She apparently died of a heart attack, but did she really?
I'm not usually a short story/novella type of person, but I just love this. It's a nice short cozy mystery.
Emma is allergic to cats and has to go pick one up for the vet. Her dad, the sheriff, and Colby, the K9 officer, are on the scene along with a nephew and niece of the deceased. She apparently died of a heart attack, but did she really?
I'm not usually a short story/novella type of person, but I just love this. It's a nice short cozy mystery.
February 16, 2018
I read this book quite quickly and semi enjoyed it. I found the main character to be flighty and up observant is so many ways. Even though her dad was a cop and taught her to be Vigilant. Ex: she parks her vehicle but doesn't see her dad's car or his partners car parked almost beside hers. There were some other instances but you get the idea.
All in all, it was a mediocre read and I won't be pursuing any other of this authors books even though I enjoyed all the animals.
All in all, it was a mediocre read and I won't be pursuing any other of this authors books even though I enjoyed all the animals.
February 20, 2018
Such a wonderful read! Colby has to be one of those adorable guys that steals your heart and you don't want it back; he was so cute. I espcially liked how Emma took charge and was smart enough to realize so many things that women aren't given credit for. Molly stole my heart from the very beginning! I really enjoyed this quick read. It was exactly what I needed!
March 28, 2018
Another great book in this series.
I love this book. This is a great series & I love they are quick reads. Nice books to read when babysitting or waiting for kids after school or just sitting at home. I can't wait for more to come out in this series. I am on to book 3. I highly recommend this book & series.
I love this book. This is a great series & I love they are quick reads. Nice books to read when babysitting or waiting for kids after school or just sitting at home. I can't wait for more to come out in this series. I am on to book 3. I highly recommend this book & series.
July 15, 2019
4.7 stars for this cute, but quick mystery
Really enjoy cozy mysteries with pets playing major roles in solving the crimes. I love both cats and dogs and this story had both. I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more by its author. Since this is such a quick read, take it along to your next appointment and the wait will fly by.
Really enjoy cozy mysteries with pets playing major roles in solving the crimes. I love both cats and dogs and this story had both. I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more by its author. Since this is such a quick read, take it along to your next appointment and the wait will fly by.
February 22, 2018
I loved this new Ridgeway Rescue murder mystery! It was even better than the first book. I adore the main character and her saint bernard pup, Molly. I am definitely looking forward to the next Holiday adventure in March.
February 21, 2018
Good clean fun
Its so very nice to read a book just for fun and not have to worry about who might see it. Emma and Molly make a good team. They are just fun. Looking forward to their next adventure.
Its so very nice to read a book just for fun and not have to worry about who might see it. Emma and Molly make a good team. They are just fun. Looking forward to their next adventure.
February 7, 2019
Short and enjoyable
I am aware that I prefer reading shorter novels and reading books close to the holiday. The author did this. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone who wants shorter enjoyable books.
I am aware that I prefer reading shorter novels and reading books close to the holiday. The author did this. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone who wants shorter enjoyable books.
February 16, 2019
Emma is sweet and smart, she knows there is a murder, and sets out , with help of an allergy to know who. With her dad as the sheriff she calls and tells him. Few scary moments when.no one knew where she was at. Now if she can get a romance going with Colby. Delightful short story.
February 18, 2019
Fun Valentines reading
Good characters, good plot, fun Valentines Read. Makes one think about the character of people you meet every day. They too could be murders. Be carefully there.
Good characters, good plot, fun Valentines Read. Makes one think about the character of people you meet every day. They too could be murders. Be carefully there.
February 13, 2021
Cute
A quick read that’s perfect for filling some time.....like when your husband is watching tv and you are not really interested in the program. It’s a story about a young lady, her puppy and her ability to solve a murder through observation.
A quick read that’s perfect for filling some time.....like when your husband is watching tv and you are not really interested in the program. It’s a story about a young lady, her puppy and her ability to solve a murder through observation.
February 6, 2022
Short, sweet, clean mystery featuring the daughter of the town’s police detective as an amateur sleuth and her rescued St. Bernard puppy named Molly. It looks like Molly will be trained as a therapy dog in the next book.
February 11, 2024
Very cute murder mystery book for the holiday of love (Valentine’s Day 💘)! Loved the characters and the cute animals in the story! Very good mixer mystery book for this animal lover like Emma!❤️ Can’t wait to read more in this series! 🙌🏻
February 16, 2018
What a Valentine's Day for Emma!! This was a short but complete romance/mystery. Loved trying to solve the crime along with Emma.
February 19, 2019
Murder in Valentine's day
A really good cozy mystery. It was a short fun book to read.
I loved that it had animals in it. Wonderful book...
A really good cozy mystery. It was a short fun book to read.
I loved that it had animals in it. Wonderful book...
November 14, 2019
Murder on Valentine's Day is a fun short mystery with a little romance. It is great for a rainy afternoon or sitting in the waiting room.
January 26, 2022
Great way to pass a couple of hours.
January 10, 2023
The cat caper
A mystery of events keeps the reader involve in another crime that the a certain clue is the ultimate solution to the crime
A mystery of events keeps the reader involve in another crime that the a certain clue is the ultimate solution to the crime
November 5, 2024
Another good, quick read. On to the next!
November 30, 2025
This was a cute quick story.
She's observant and it's the little things she noticed that quickly solved the mystery.
She's observant and it's the little things she noticed that quickly solved the mystery.
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