Mystery at the Groomers

Cottonwood Springs #16

by Dianne Harman

There’s a new dog groomer in Cottonwood Springs, and Brigid’s delighted! No more taking her dogs, Jett and Lucky, to an out-of-town groomer.

But there are a few problems, like broken statues, dug-up plants, and a very bad word written on a window.
Joss, the owner of Happy Paws Grooming, thinks it probably just the work of neighborhood kids and doesn’t want to pursue it. But what if it isn’t? What if someone has more sinister plans in store for the groomer?

Brigid becomes concerned not only for the safety of the groomer, but also for the neighbors, because the more she and Sheriff Davis discover, the more certain they are that someone intends to seriously harm the groomer.
During their investigation, they uncover family feuds, revenge for a dog being too friendly, and a person seriously depressed from the death of her mother.

Then when Brigid plans a baby shower for her good friend, Missy, and the mother-to-be goes into labor during it, life becomes a little more hectic than she’d planned!

If you like to feel good at the end of a book and like a good cozy mystery with dogs and recipes, this one’s for you.
This is the 16th book in the Cottonwood Springs Cozy Mystery Series by a USA Today Bestselling Author.

Genres: Cozy

215 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 14, 2021

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Reviews

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was another basic cozy mystery. Characters were good. No murder mystery, just vandalism in this one. A bit predictable, but good.

[Julie Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book but it is more focused on the drama of the characters lives than a mystery. Normally I would be complaining get back to the mystery but as this is book 16 in the series and I know the characters so well, I did actually enjoy it. The series is full of great characters and this book is no exception.The author unusually went for no dead bodies in this book, I kept expecting it hence the four stars, instead it's a case of vandalism. Which gave her plenty of opportunity for the main character to plan a baby shower. Don't get me wrong there is an investigation and plenty of questioning, as well as a few suspects. I did think the story would have contained a few funny moments with the dogs at the groomers but alas not, a missed opportunity? Never the less worth a listen.
It hard to find the time to take two dogs to the groomers every month when you are working and with a teenage daughter at home. So when Brigid discovers a new groomer has opened up in town, she books an appointment. She arrives to discover the owner washing off graffiti from her windows. The owner is quick to blame local kids but Brigid doesn't like the feel of it or the message and thinks she should take it more seriously. The next time she arrives it is to find the vandal has struck again, this time digging up flowers and destroying statues. Once again the owner doesn't want to get the police involved but not even planning a surprise baby shower for a friend can take Brigid's mind off the strange goes on. Is she right to worry?
I like the narrator. She keeps the story lively and entertaining.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request from audiobooksunleashed and Have voluntarily left this review.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Somebody is causing trouble for the new dog grooming place and the owner. When Brigid went to get her dog groomed she saw what initially happened and tried to get the owner to report it. The woman hemmed and hawed--she did not do it. Then some real damage was done to her property and she finally called the sheriff. Actually two different people did the damage-but both were finally tracked down!

Meanwhile, Missy, the preachers wife was pregnant and about to give birth. Nobody had planned a baby shower so Brigid with the help of her sister got it all together. Then in the middle of the shower the baby decided it was time to come. No worries--they made it to the hospital in time--

If you want to know if she had a boy or a girl--you will have to read this book to find out!!

[Gena - My Book Reviews for You · Rating 5 out of 5]

Something is going on at a local groomer’s business. Why is the owner being targeted? Brigid stumbles upon what happened when she takes her dog there to be groomed. She decides to do some investigating on her own. Brigid and Linc, as well as the other characters, are enjoyable to follow in this series. There’s a cozy mystery theme that includes dogs and recipes.

[Patricia White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice Read

I hadn’t read a Cottonwood book in awhile. I love Bridget and all the characters in Cottonwood. I had forgotten Missy was pregnant! This book I enjoyed and towards the end gave me the warm fuzzies.

[Robert Ericksen · Rating 5 out of 5]

another good read

I really enjoyed this book. I would give it 6 stars. It was a good lesson that Patrica was handled with kid gloves. It was also nice that Missy had a healthy new baby
Robert Ericksen

[Alison Ramsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another enjoyable mystery

This was an unusual intriguing mystery for Brigid to get involved with, all while trying to help organise a baby shower for Missy.

[JANE VAN HORN · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This is one of my favorite series by Dianne Harman. I like the format and I love all of the characters.

[Carol K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful story and I love the characters.

[MargeGordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Catching up with my series, this one was a good one!

[Dog Mom Reads A Lot · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun mystery that was a delight to read

I was hocked from chapter one and really enjoyed all the unexpected twist and turns the story took they made this book more fun to read this book was a delight to read