Game of Dog Bones - Laurien Berenson - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Standard Poodle owner Melanie Travis is an excellent judge of dogs--and people. But what happens when an unnamed killer emerges at one of the fiercest all-breed competitions ever?As Greenwich, Connecticut, slows down during a bitterly cold February, Melanie and her spunky Aunt Peg head to the city that never sleeps for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. Aunt Peg can''t wait to demonstrate her judging chops on national TV, even after being hounded by frustrating mishaps--all seemingly orchestrated by Victor Durbin, an ousted Paugussett Poodle Club member with a bone to pick. But the bright lights of the show ring grow dim when Victor is found murdered, and she''s the one topping the suspect list...Driven to solve the crime on her aunt''s behalf, Melanie fetches hair-raising clues about the victim. His own business partner admits to being delighted by news of his death. As Melanie digs up more chilling evidence, she realizes that exonerating Aunt Peg means confronting a murderer who''s in it to win it...

Game of Dog Bones - Laurien Berenson - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Standard Poodle owner Melanie Travis is an excellent judge of dogs—and people. But what happens when an unnamed killer emerges at one of the fiercest all-breed competitions ever? As Greenwich, Connecticut, slows down during a bitterly cold February, Melanie and her spunky Aunt Peg head to the city that never sleeps for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. Aunt Peg can’t wait to demonstrate her judging chops on national TV, even after being hounded by frustrating mishaps—all seemingly orchestrated by Victor Durbin, an ousted Paugussett Poodle Club member with a bone to pick. But the bright lights of the show ring grow dim when Victor is found murdered, and she’s the one topping the suspect list . . . Driven to solve the crime on her aunt’s behalf, Melanie fetches hair-raising clues about the victim. Victor didn’t score many friends with his unethical breeding practices, sketchy puppy café, and penchant for mercilessly scamming others to get ahead. He burned so many bridges that his own business partner admits to being delighted by news of his death. It appears Victor finally toyed with the wrong person, and as Melanie digs up more chilling evidence, she realizes that exonerating Aunt Peg means confronting a murderer who’s in it to win it . . .

Dog Team - Zari - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Best friends Elontra Montgomery and Shemika Frazier have been keeping a low profile and getting paid, robbing the occasional jewelry store for years. That changes when their childhood friend and hacker, Demeris ''Dee Dee'' Dennison, is released from prison. With her ability to shut down cameras and alarm systems, the trio quickly steps up to robbing banks. However, with their newfound focus on bigger targets comes the inevitable involvement of the police. After a few near misses, they decide to lay low for a while - but it''s not that easy. The ladies are recruited and forced to do one more job that has the potential to cost them their freedom, if not their lives.

Blind Dog Canyon - Brett Cogburn - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

A Dog Called Ducky - Ducky The Yorkie - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Boomer's Bucket List - Sue Pethick - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

A feel-good story about new beginnings, letting go, and the adventure of a lifetime for one unforgettable dog and his human… When her cuddly canine companion Boomer is diagnosed with a rare heart condition, Jennifer Westbrook decides to take a leave of absence from her busy PR job—and take Boomer on the greatest road trip of his life.Charting a course from Chicago to California, Jennifer plans some pet-friendly pit stops for her four-legged friend, including a dog show, a fire hydrant museum, and a factory full of squeaky toys. But when she tries to sneak Boomer into a NASCAR press box—disguised as her seeing-eye dog—Jennifer’s cover is blown by a curious, but very cute reporter named Nathan Koslow.Boomer takes an instant shine to Nathan, unlike the other men in Jennifer’s life. When the charming journalist asks to join them on their journey, she can’t say no. But when she learns that someone has created a website called “Boomer’s Bucket List”—and it’s gone totally viral—the trip takes a wildly unexpected turn for Jennifer, Nathan, and the dog who brought them together.It almost seems as if Boomer’s last wish is that his two favorite humans fall madly, deeply, in love . . .

Church Girl Gone Wild - Ni'chelle Genovese - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Eva spends much of her life torn between the man she had and the man she has. It looked like she was on her way to having everything, but looks, as we all know, can be bought, faked, or Photoshopped. Everyone around Eva seems to keep shovelling lies to bury their secrets. As Eva starts to dig for the truth she realizes it''s impossible to stay clean, especially while playing in someone else''s dirt. When she finds herself framed for embezzling from her own clients, her future depends on whether this ''church girl'' can adapt and survive gritty, dog-eat-dog reality.

Bite Club - Laurien Berenson - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Melanie Travis’s new book club caters to readers craving fiction—with bite! But when a real-life murder case bares its fangs, she’ll need to swap dog-eared novels for a lengthy suspect list . . . Thanks to Aunt Peg and her enthusiastic pedigree dog show pals, Melanie’s aptly named Bite Club reading group has book lovers all over town burying their noses in thrilling murder mysteries. But another pet project surfaces when Melanie reluctantly agrees to train a Bulldog puppy for elusive member Evan Major. Between the unusual bruise on his face and a bizarre run-in with an unknown dog show attendee, introverted Evan can’t dodge trouble. It even sends him to an early grave—while landing Melanie in the hot seat for homicide . . . Caught at the wrong place at the wrong time, Melanie delves into the victim’s shady past to prove her innocence. As she uncovers a juicy scandal that cost Evan his marriage and, possibly, his life, Melanie realizes that booking the real culprit comes down to gathering her pack of suspects together at the next Bite Club meeting. What she doesn''t know is Aunt Peg has been hiding some explosive secrets of her own—secrets that, once unleashed, could pit Melanie against an unpredictable killer bent on bringing this story to an abrupt end . . .

Lethal Licorice - Amanda Flower - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Too many sweets spoil the murder . . . Harvest, Ohio, is a long way from New York City, where Bailey King left a coveted job as a head chocolatier to take over Swissmen Sweets, her Amish grandparents’ candy shop. Now, while caring for her recently widowed grandmother, she plans to honor her grandfather’s memory by entering the annual Amish Confectionery Competition. But between lavender blueberry fudge and chocolate cherry ganache truffles, Bailey may have bitten off more than she can chew when the search for a missing pot-bellied pig turns up a body suffering from sugar overload—the fatal kind . . . A candy maker from a neighboring town who wanted Englischer Bailey disqualified for being an outsider, Josephine Weaver died from an allergy to an essential licorice ingredient. The suspects include: Josephine’s niece, a young woman going through her rumspringa, or running around time, and Bailey herself. Now it falls to Bailey, who’s sweet on the local sheriff’s deputy, to clear their names and entice a killer with a cast-iron stomach for cold-blooded murder . . . Recipe Included!

Watchdog - Laurien Berenson - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Melanie Travis and her pedigree poodles are back on the case in Watchdog, the fifth installment in award-winning author Laurien Berenson''s delightfully dog-friendly cozy mystery series! It''s autumn in Connecticut. Melanie Travis has just started a new job, and with the added excitement of showing her Standard Poodle, Faith, in the fall shows, the last thing she wants is to become embroiled in yet another of her brother Frank''s money making schemes. His current brainstorm--remaking an old store in stylish suburban Fairfield County into a trendy coffee bar--already has the neighbors snarling. Worse, wealthy Marcus Rattigan, who''s bankrolling the project, is found murdered on the premises, and the police think Frank did it.Always the family watchdog, and faced with Frank''s imminent arrest, Melanie has no choice but to take on the investigation. Drawing on her connections in the dog world, Melanie is soon successfully unmuzzling the dead man''s nearest and dearest. But Melanie is about to learn that being a watchdog can sometimes be dangerous--especially when every clue she uncovers leads her one step closer to a murderer who is desperate enough to kill again...

Diamond Mafia - Genesis Woods - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

For as long as Bobbi, Lucci, Diamond, and Kay Kay have been in each other''s lives, they have always had one another''s backs. When Bobbi presents her girls with a plan that would eliminate their financial burdens and have them set for life, they jump on board. Never in a million years would they have imagined that this perfectly planned heist would be the very thing that put their lifelong friendships to the test. But when lies are exposed, these four women are faced with the task of forgiving and moving on or allowing betrayal to destroy their bond forever.

The Conglomerate - Danielle Santiago - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Joey, Evan, and Cee hail from Charlotte''s infamous west side. Best friends since childhood, they have experienced highs, lows, and everything in between together. Combining their talents - as a wedding planner, A-list hairstylist and top club promoter - they form The Luxe Group Conglomerate. At the height of The Conglomerate''s success, a series of mysterious fatal events occur. It is soon discovered that the secret past of one of the girls has come back to haunt them. In this tale of luxury, betrayal, and lies, the girls'' friendship is put to the ultimate test.

The Amish Quiltmaker’s Unruly In-Law - Jennifer Beckstrand - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Opposites can make the most delightful pattern... Filled with her trademark humor and relatable characters, award-winning author Jennifer Beckstrand''s second installment in the Amish Quiltmaker series finds independent-minded quilter Esther Kiem''s matchmaking skills put to the test in her new Colorado community. Moving to a new Amish settlement in small-town Colorado was a brave new start for independent-minded quiltmaker Esther Kiem. But helping her reckless relative will really put her special matchmaking skills to the test . . . Mischievous and rebellious, young Ben Kiem is making the wrong kind of name for himself throughout the town of Byler. And even though his sister-in-law, Esther, somehow coaxes him into keeping company with sensible Linda Eicher, Ben can’t see anything they have in common. Or that he could ever be good enough for someone like her. But Linda’sdown-to-earth nature and unexpected understanding have Ben trying his best to be better, no matter how challenging . . . Linda couldn’t be more surprised when Ben turns out to be caring and helpful, despite his rowdy pranks and bad-news friends. And falling in love with him suddenly seems just right. But when a heartbreaking misunderstanding comes between them, both she and Ben must risk enough to trust, stitch the pieces back together—and dare a forever precious happiness.

The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece - Jennifer Beckstrand - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Resourceful Colorado Amish quiltmaker Esther Kiem has her hands full with husband, home, and a baby on the way. But putting her skills to the test for an outspoken niece who’s running for town council is a matchmaking challenge she can’t resist. Infused with her signature humor and saturated with heart, award-winning, USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Beckstrand blends quilting, mischief, and matchmaking for the third Amish Quiltmaker romance – perfect for fans of Charlotte Hubbard, Wanda Brunstetter, and Linda Byler. Mattie Zook always stands up for what’s right—which is why she’s been exiled from her Pennsylvania Dutch home to her Aunt Esther’s farm. Outraged at local discrimination against the Amish, she’s using her rumschpringe to run for town council. Esther can only hope that sensible local farmer Freeman Sensenig will help Mattie—and keep her from going too far. But Mattie is soon finding her new campaign manager all too appealing . . . Freeman never thought that the standoffish, opinionated Mattie would care so much about others. Even more amazing, their differences are somehow making her campaign successful—and have him hoping for more of a future with her. But unexpected obstacles and a sudden romantic rival will put their growing closeness to the test—and give them only one chance to truly reconcile their hearts . . .

Home Invasion - J.a. Johnstone - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. HOME OF THE BRAVE. THEY WILL INVADE YOUR HOME. Home, Texas. Two men break into the house of an elderly couple. Guns are fired. Blood is spilled. When one of the intruders sues the victim—and wins—the good people of Home take the law into their own hands. Their battle, though, is just beginning. In a stunning case of backward justice—the U.S. President decides to make the town a test case to strike down the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: Ban all guns in Home, Texas. And to enforce it, the newly formed national police force is sent in. THEY WILL TAKE YOUR WEAPONS. Unarmed. Defenseless. Denied their civil right to bear arms, the citizens of Home are now easy targets for America’s closest enemies—the Mexican drug cartels who spill across the border every day. This time, they’ve set their sights on a secret military arsenal. But they need a base of operations. And there’s no place like Home. BUT THEY WON’T DESTROY YOUR SPIRIT. Police Chief Wade Bonner is one of the few in town permitted to carry a gun. But Bonner knows that his friends and neighbors will never surrender their freedoms—or submit to an outside enemy, no matter how strong or ruthless. Soon they will be put to the test. Because the war is coming home. And Home is fighting back. Live Free. Read Hard.

Men Are Frogs - Saranna Dewylde - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

“Sparkling…DeWylde uses her diverse, nontraditional takes on fairy tale characters and tropes to delve deep into themes of toxic masculinity, female empowerment, and the transformative power of love. Delightful.”— Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW Fans of Angie Hockman and Sarah Hogle won’t want to miss this enchanting, funny, and sexy novel that takes you inside the heart of the world’s magic—and warms your heart as the resident Fairy Godmothers seek to expand that magic through the power of love… SOMETIMES YOU’RE THE CURSE . . . Disgraced wedding planner Zuri Davis is so relieved to be offered a job with Fairy Godmothers, Inc., she’s willing to trade the high-rise excitement of Chicago for the small-town charm of Ever After. Falling for one of her grooms, even unintentionally, was enough destroy her career—and also to prove that all men are indeed frogs. But when she meets gorgeous B&B owner Philip Charming, who definitely lives up to his name, even she is tempted to test that theory . . . AND SOMETIMES YOU’RE THE CURE Three hundred years as a frog by day and himself by night, is enough to test any man’s patience--even if Philip knows he deserved Petunia’s curse. It certainly taught him not to mess around when it comes to making promises. And stubborn, proud Zuri is a woman he’d like to promise his heart and everything else to—if only he weren’t a sometimes-frog. Can he hope for True Love’s Kiss from a woman whose trust has been so thoroughly broken?

Carl Weber's Kingpins: Chicago - Silk Smooth - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

There can only be one: one man with two loyal friends and secrets from the past that will ultimately shake up the entire hood in Chicago; one man on a mission to destroy anyone who doesn''t abide by his rules; one man with enough swagger in his walk, confidence in his talk, and the skills and mind-set to build an empire. There''s one man bold enough to deliver multiple orgasms yet never tell a soul his real name. He has overpowering strength, a top-notch reputation, power like no other, and a bite that will hurt more than a dog''s. Who is he? The streets of Chicago know him as the One and Only...

Pup Fiction - Laurien Berenson - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

With a new litter of Standard Poodles on the way and her sons enrolled at the Graceland School''s summer camp, it''s shaping up to be a vibrant July in Greenwich, Connecticut for dog show champ and amateur sleuth Melanie Travis. But Melanie''s busy life shows no signs of slowing down for the dog days of summer - especially when the arrival of three rambunctious Dalmatian puppies sets off a series of mysterious events... While usually protective, Melanie feels comfortable sending her sons to the Graceland School''s summer camp for two reasons: The institution is well-regarded and proprietor Emily Grace is a trusted friend. But Emily has been acting strange since three rambunctious Dalmatian puppies suddenly appeared on her doorstep. The unusual arrival marks the first of several mysterious happenings at camp, each more intense than the last. Emily''s rough streak takes a frightening turn with a discovery in the nearby woods--the body of her estranged ex-husband.As suspicions rush in, proving that Emily didn''t murder her biggest mistake will be about as easy as raising prize-winning show dogs. Realizing she''s the only one who can prove her friend''s innocence and keep the Graceland School from shutting down, Melanie dives into an investigation on the victim''s whereabouts leading up to his demise. With a few spotty clues and Aunt Peg''s growing curiosity about the Dalmatian pups'' origins, Melanie must name the culprit before good intentions come back to bite!

Sugar Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

The holidays are the icing on the cake for bakery owner Hannah Swensen. Surrounded by her loved ones, she has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas--until murder is added to the mix. . . When it comes to holidays, Minnesotans rise to the occasion--and the little town of Lake Eden is baking up a storm with Hannah leading the way. The annual Christmas Buffet is the final test of the recipes Hannah has collected for the Lake Eden Holiday Buffet Cookbook. The recently divorced Martin Dubinski arrives at the buffet with his new Vegas showgirl wife--all wrapped up in glitter and fur. His ex-wife, however, seems as cool as chilled eggnog. And when Hannah''s mother''s antique Christmas cake knife disappears, its discovery in the décolletage of the new--and now late--Mrs. Dubinski puts the festivities on ice. With everyone stranded at the community center by a blizzard, Hannah puts her investigative skills to the test, using the ingredients at hand: half the town of Lake Eden--and a killer. Now, as the snowdrifts get higher, it''s up to Hannah to dig out all the clues--and make sure that this white Christmas doesn''t bring any more deadly tidings. . . "Wacky and delightful characters, plus tempting recipes from appetizers to desserts, make this lighthearted offering sure to please the palate of any cozy fan." -- Publishers Weekly "Fluke''s talent for spinning a mesmerizing tale carries on in this sixth book, and its holiday recipes are an added treat for readers." -- Times News Record "A clever and delicious treat for Christmas."-- Mystery Lovers Bookshop News Includes over fifty original recipes for you to try!

The Laws of Loyalty - T.c. Littles - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Raised in one of the few well-to-do areas left in metro Detroit, Morgan was spoiled with the most lavish life her parents could afford. With dreams of her becoming a top-tier businesswoman working in the newly revised Downtown Detroit district, her parents are shocked when their daughter runs off with Jayvon Bates, one of the most dangerous thugs in the city. He''s better known as Always Making Paper. Intrigued by danger, attracted to the thrill, and feenin'' for life in the fast lane, Morgan gives up everything she''s ever known to go on the ride of her life with Jayvon. Drugs, love, heartbreak, and scandal - will they break the good girl turned bad? Or will Morgan and Jayvon stand the test of time?

Queen Hustlaz Part 2 - Falicia Love - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Dana has gone through an ultimate test of will and faith, but she refuses to sit still and live her life being dependent on others. Will she become the woman that she used to be, or will she fall back into the grasp of money and greed? Stephanie is in a world of her own and wants to transition away from Dana and Brittany. Will she finally slip the tight hold that Dana seemingly has over her? Jeryca''s future keeps her visiting her past and remembering how Farrah was there for her, which sets her teeth on edge. She is going to make everyone involved pay dearly even the ones currently in her circle but with new enemies coming for her and Orlando, will revenge truly be hers, or will the wrath of her new foe bring her demise?

Starving for Love - T. C. Littles - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Raised in one of the few well-to-do areas left in metro Detroit, Morgan was spoiled by her parents with the most lavish life they could afford. They placed her on a pedestal of greatness. With dreams of her becoming a top-tier businesswoman working in the newly revised Downtown Detroit district, her parents were shocked when their daughter ran off with Javon Bates, one of the most dangerous thugs in the city. He s better known as Always Making Paper. Intrigued by danger, attracted to the thrill, and feenin'' for life in the fast lane, Morgan gives up everything she''s ever known to go on a ride of her life with Javon. Drugs, love, heartbreak, and scandal - will they break the good girl turned bad? Or will Morgan and Javon''s relationship stand the test of time?

Leave No Trace - Sara Driscoll - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

In the fifth F.B.I. K-9 novel, Sara Driscoll weaves together fast-paced suspense and the fascinating world of law enforcement canines, as Meg Jennings and her search-and-rescue dog, Hawk, are heading south, where it''s hunting season. But this time the prey is human. FBI handler Meg Jennings and her search-and-rescue K-9 partner are heading south where it''s hunting season. But this time the prey is human. "For dog lovers and action fans. Dogs-in-action junkies will be transported." --Kirkus Reviews "Fascinating...Fans will look forward to Meg''s further adventures." --Publishers Weekly One arrow through the heart could be a tragic hunting accident. A second one, within days, looks more like a crime. That''s when Meg Jennings and Brian Foster of the FBI''s Forensic Canine Unit head to Georgia to investigate. With their dogs Hawk and Lacey, Meg and Brian are enlisted to follow the scent of a killer. At first, nothing seems to connect the two victims-a county commissioner and State Patrol officer. But the blood sport around the southern town of Blue Ridge is just beginning. As the body count rises, the compound bow killer becomes even more elusive, appearing and vanishing like a ghost. However, with each new slaying Meg is beginning to suspect the grim design that''s escalating in the shadows. At its heart, a tragic event that reaches back nearly two centuries in Georgia''s history is now turning Blue Ridge into a hunting ground. But as Meg gets closer to solving the puzzle, the closer she is to stepping into the crosshairs of an elusive murderer with deadly aim, and motives as deep and dark as the woods . . .

Murder with Earl Grey Tea - Karen Rose Smith - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

At Daisy’s Tea Garden in Pennsylvania’s Amish country, the tea of the month is Earl Grey to warm those late February days—but cold-blooded murder casts a deadly chill . . . Even though spring in Lancaster County is still a bit far off, Daisy Swanson has much to look forward to: setting a date with her fiancé Jonas, a whimsical Alice in Wonderland tea event, and an anniversary celebration for her parents at a farm-to-table restaurant in Willow Creek.But a grim discovery turns her thoughts to the troubled present. Meeting up for a hike with her friend, Daisy and her fiancé’s dog Felix find the woman dead on a trail, a victim of an apparent hit and run. The tire tracks clearly indicate this was no accident, and now Daisy must follow a twisted trail of clues to uncover what drove someone to murder . . . Includes delicious recipes!

Young Gucci - Niyah Moore - Bog - Kensington Publishing - Booktok.dk

Finding love in the club wasn''t working for Soraya after she dumped her ex for going to jail, so she tries to find love online. Thousands of women have found love with a simple click of the mouse, and she wants to test it out for herself. Just when Soraya thinks that spending hours online looking for a man is a complete waste of time, she finds YoungGucci90''s profile. Looking at his hazel eyes in his pictures, she falls in love instantly. Though her roommate is convinced that he''s a catfish, Soraya sees him at a concert at the House of Blues in West Hollywood. Fast romance blossoms and everything seems to be too good to be true. Though he is the guy from his online profile, he hasn''t been honest about who he really is. Hiding behind a persona he''s created to keep his real identity safe, will he find it''s too late to come clean?