Brenda H. (booksinvt) -
Cat Got Your Secrets is the third installment in the Kitty Couture Mystery series set in New Orleans featuring pet boutique owner Lacy Crocker. Lacy's shop the Furry Godmother is very busy with Valentine's Day right around the corner, she's busy designing pet costumes for the National Pet Pageant and a large order has come in for her delicious pet treats.
When Lacy goes to drop off dog biscuits for a neighbors Bark Mitzvah, she discovers the body of Wallace Becker dead in the community hall freezer. The owner of the Cuddle Brigade, a group of pet nannies appears to have suffered a heart attack and froze to death. Unfortunately, Lacy's father was the last person to see Wallace alive and he quickly becomes a person of interest in the untimely death.
Despite her parents misgivings Lacy sets out to clear her father's name with the reluctant help of Detective Jack Oliver and attorney Chase Hawthorne. Her digging soon uncovers adultery, an illegitimate child and blackmail with Lacy herself receiving threatening notes and photos.
Another hit in the series! Great characters and pets that will have you smiling and laughing aloud. Best of all it seems that the author may have put an end to the dreaded love triangle. Looking forward to the next adventure starring Lacy and her precious Roomba riding Penelope.
When Lacy goes to drop off dog biscuits for a neighbors Bark Mitzvah, she discovers the body of Wallace Becker dead in the community hall freezer. The owner of the Cuddle Brigade, a group of pet nannies appears to have suffered a heart attack and froze to death. Unfortunately, Lacy's father was the last person to see Wallace alive and he quickly becomes a person of interest in the untimely death.
Despite her parents misgivings Lacy sets out to clear her father's name with the reluctant help of Detective Jack Oliver and attorney Chase Hawthorne. Her digging soon uncovers adultery, an illegitimate child and blackmail with Lacy herself receiving threatening notes and photos.
Another hit in the series! Great characters and pets that will have you smiling and laughing aloud. Best of all it seems that the author may have put an end to the dreaded love triangle. Looking forward to the next adventure starring Lacy and her precious Roomba riding Penelope.
Cat Got Your Secrets by Julie Chase is the third story in A Kitty Couture Mystery series. Lacy Marie Crocker owns Furry Godmother in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a pet boutique and organic treat bakery that caters to all animals. Lacy is dropping off dreidel dog treats for a bark-mitzvah at a catering hall next to The Cuddle Brigade when she notices a slew of emergency vehicles. She gets out to inquire what is occurring and discovers that her father's friend, Wallace Becker is dead. When Lacy discovers her father was the last person (besides the killer) to see Wallace alive, she knows she needs to act quickly. Lacy starts delving into Wallace Becker's life to find out who would have wanted him dead. She needs to work in her investigation in between baking pet treats, creating costumes, helping with the preparations for the party honoring her father, and her NPP Welcoming Committee commitments (thanks to her mother). In addition, there are her two suitors, Chase Hawthorne and Detective Jack Oliver.
Cat Got Your Secrets was easy to read and had a good pace. I did feel that the murder occurred too early in the book (right at the beginning) which makes the book feel long. Cat Got Your Secrets can be read alone. Everything a reader needs to know is provided in the story. I felt the author tried to stuff too much into one book. There are numerous people and animals introduced (along with wacky costumes for the pets). None of the human characters are fully developed (very superficial). There are details missing from the story (an example is the father's first name). I am rating Cat Got Your Secrets 2 out of 5 stars (just not for me). Lacy is a difficult character to like (and lacks depth). She is 30 going on 16 (I might be giving her too much credit). Lacy has unreasonable expectations, runs around like the Roadrunner, overreacts to every little thing, breaks laws, etc. There is just one zany antic after another. Then there is her demanding mother (a woman who loves parties and events). The mystery is not complicated and it is easily solved early in the novel (one clue will give it away). There was a repetition of information especially in the beginning. Cat Got Your Secrets failed to capture and hold my attention. I wanted more substance and less wacky. I am not the right audience for A Kitty Couture Mystery series.
Cat Got Your Secrets was easy to read and had a good pace. I did feel that the murder occurred too early in the book (right at the beginning) which makes the book feel long. Cat Got Your Secrets can be read alone. Everything a reader needs to know is provided in the story. I felt the author tried to stuff too much into one book. There are numerous people and animals introduced (along with wacky costumes for the pets). None of the human characters are fully developed (very superficial). There are details missing from the story (an example is the father's first name). I am rating Cat Got Your Secrets 2 out of 5 stars (just not for me). Lacy is a difficult character to like (and lacks depth). She is 30 going on 16 (I might be giving her too much credit). Lacy has unreasonable expectations, runs around like the Roadrunner, overreacts to every little thing, breaks laws, etc. There is just one zany antic after another. Then there is her demanding mother (a woman who loves parties and events). The mystery is not complicated and it is easily solved early in the novel (one clue will give it away). There was a repetition of information especially in the beginning. Cat Got Your Secrets failed to capture and hold my attention. I wanted more substance and less wacky. I am not the right audience for A Kitty Couture Mystery series.
