Publisher Description

Daphne Templeton's sister Piper is getting married-and their mother is getting carried away. She insists on hiring Sylvan Creek's top event planner, Abigail Sinclair, who proposes an Independence Day theme complete with Statue of Liberty-inspired bridesmaid dresses. With all the bickering among the families, Daphne's glad her only duty right now is pet-sitting for Abby's cat, Ms. Peebles. But there are some fireworks coming that aren't part of the ceremony. The Poconos will never be the same . . . At a tension-filled dress fitting, the abrasive wedding planner is found strangled by a garter-a weapon both borrowed and blue. Now Daphne's services are required not just for organizing the big day, but for figuring out whether one of the in-laws is an outlaw . . . Includes recipes for homemade pet treats! "Doggone charming from start to finish!" -Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author on Death by Chocolate Lab

Author Biography

Bethany Blake lives in a small, quaint town in Pennsylvania with her husband and three daughters. When she's not writing or riding horses, she's wrangling a menagerie of furry family members that includes a nervous pit bull, a fearsome feline, a blind goldfish, and an attack cardinal named Robert. Visit Bethany at

Review

Praise for Bethany Blake's previous Lucky Paws Petsitting Mysteries:

"When murder is unleashed in the idyllic town of Sylvan Creek, it's up to spunky pet sitter Daphne and her darling duo of misfit mutts to catch the killer. A doggone charming read from start to finish."  --Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author

"Awesome, suspenseful mystery…a rollicking adventure!" – Modern Dog

"Amusing and intriguing." - Mystery Scene

"I had such a delightful and fun time reading this book!...The characters are hilarious and quirky and I just fell in love with them and the small town of Sylvan Creek. The mystery was unpredictable, suspenseful and brilliantly plotted. I can't wait for the next installment! Bethany Blake, the author, has a fan for life!" –Night Owl Suspense

"This is already marked to be on my Best Books of 2017 list." –Kings River Life Magazine
 
"Death by Chocolate Lab, is the best first in a new series of 2017. I am calling it now….Even though I can only give five stars, this book is easily eight paws and two hands up!" –Bibliophile Reviews
 
"I loved this book….The book is engaging from the very beginning and kept me entertained throughout….I can't wait for book 2." –Sleuth Café
 
"Bethany Blake gets a blue ribbon for her 'paw'sitively charming dog cozy, Death by Chocolate Lab.  From the get-go, the pets steal the show….Adorable dogs, a good murder mystery and a dash of romance make Death By Chocolate Lab a delicious concoction that mystery and dog lovers alike will adore." –Mutt Cafe

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Praise for Bethany Blake's previous Lucky Paws Petsitting Mysteries: "When murder is unleashed in the idyllic town of Sylvan Creek, it's up to spunky pet sitter Daphne and her darling duo of misfit mutts to catch the killer. A doggone charming read from start to finish." --Cleo Coyle, New York Times bestselling author "Awesome, suspenseful mystery...a rollicking adventure!" - Modern Dog "Amusing and intriguing." - Mystery Scene "I had such a delightful and fun time reading this book!...The characters are hilarious and quirky and I just fell in love with them and the small town of Sylvan Creek. The mystery was unpredictable, suspenseful and brilliantly plotted. I can't wait for the next installment! Bethany Blake, the author, has a fan for life!" - Night Owl Suspense "This is already marked to be on my Best Books of 2017 list." - Kings River Life Magazine "Death by Chocolate Lab, is the best first in a new series of 2017. I am calling it now....Even though I can only give five stars, this book is easily eight paws and two hands up!" - Bibliophile Reviews "I loved this book....The book is engaging from the very beginning and kept me entertained throughout....I can't wait for book 2." - Sleuth Caf

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