Book Review: Murder, She Meowed by Liz Mugavero

Stan and Jake’s wedding will soon take place on the town green in Frog Ledge, Connecticut, followed by a reception at their beloved Irish pub filled with friends, family, and their four favorite canine companions. Stan just has to endure the traditional girls’ night out first. Male strippers jumping out of gigantic cakes aren’t her preferred entertainment. But the hired hottie never gets around to taking it all off . . . because someone takes him out first with one of Stan’s kitchen knives. A heartbroken Stan recognizes the victim as one of the delivery men from the local farm—who must have been moonlighting for some extra cash. Now the guest list has turned into a suspect list—and Stan’s making a vow to find the killer . . .[summary via Amazon]

I started reading the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries in 2014. Back then I had two less cats and I was enthralled with both the mystery and characters, but also the idea of making cat treats for my feline companions. Since reading Kneading the Die this has been one series that I haven't missed a new release for... and now Stan and Jake are getting married, but not without a murder to solve!

Stan is looking for a small, quiet wedding in Frog Ledge to the love her life, Jake. However, it seems her family has other ideas. Her sister, Caitlynn, is determined to throw Stan a wild bachelorette party. Unfortunately the party turns deadly when the stripper, that Caitlynn has hired, turns up dead. It's up to Stan to put aside the wedding plans and solve a murder.

I love every visit to Frog Ledge, but this one is extra special. Stan and Jake are getting married!! Of course we all know weddings are wonderful... and stressful! This time Stan has to not just solve a mystery (well she could mind her own business, but when is an amateur sleuth ever going to do that?) but also try to keep her mom and sister in check, and stop them from destroying her wedding plans. 

I really enjoyed the two plots twisting together in Murder, She Meowed. While the stripper's murder isn't directly related to her wedding, he died at her place of business and Stan's determined to solve the murder before she walks down the aisle. 

In her own subtle way, Liz Mugavero has been promoting animal welfare, feeding grain-free and adopting your furry friends, and I simply adore this. This series, and Liz herself, is a big supporter of animals and looking after them, and this is part of what makes it one of my favourite series! And Nutty, but don't tell the two Maine coons that live in my house!!

Together with a great mystery to solve, Murder, She Meowed hit all the high notes for me. With a first class mystery, adorable furry friends and some new animal treat recipes to try... you can see why this  seres is #1 on my most recommended series for animal lovers.

Book Review: The Icing on the Corpse by Liz Mugavero

Kristan "Stan" Connor is thrilled to be invited to the Groundhog Day festivities in quirky Frog Ledge, Connecticut. Her organic, home-baked pet treats are a big hit at the annual celebration, though an important guest is curiously absent . . . 

When Helga Oliver, the town's elderly historian, is found crumpled in the basement of the Historical Museum, the close-knit town is devastated. But after some tenacious digging, Stan discovers Helga was pushed down the stairs--and that this picture-perfect New England town may hide some dark secrets . . . 

Stan's dogged determination reveals Helga's ties to an unsolved death in 1948 . . . but how does that connect to Adrian Fox, who's just arrived in town to shoot an episode of Celebrity Ghost Hunters? Stan is going to have to be very careful in chasing down the killer--if she wants to live to see another winter . . .[summary via Amazon]

In The Icing on the Corpse, Liz Mugavero thrills readers as she entwines a cold case murder, with a modern day murder, while also providing the smiles and laughter that only a doggy wedding in Frog Ledge can provide!

I love the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries because they are unique. In a world of culinary cozy mysteries they stand out as Kristan "Stan" makes and sells homemade dog and cat food and treats. The furry friends of Frog Ledge absolutely love her food, and its because of her famous cat and dog treats, that she is asked to hold a doggy wedding ceremony!!

Doggy weddings aside, I loved the mystery in The Icing on the Corpse. I was on the edge of my seat as I tried to unravel how the murder of a boxer decades before could be linked to a modern day crime. While I consider myself quite good at trying to decipher clues in cozy mysteries, I was absolutely clueless in this one! Liz Mugavero had me completely stumped and it was only when it finally unfolded, did I discover the murderer! For readers, like me, that like to try to solve the murder along with the sleuth, The Icing on the Corpse provides a great challenge, and one that I enjoyed immensely.

I like the cast of characters that are assembled in Frog Ledge, and every visit feels like a visit home. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with the picturesque setting, lots of furry animals to provide a few laughs on the way and a town of interesting characters that you will want to visit again and again, then the Pawsitively Organic Mysteries are for you!

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