The Cat Sitter's Pajamas: A Dixie Hemingway Mystery (Dixie Hemingway Mysteries)
Pet sitter Dixie Hemingway returns for a seventh adventure on Siesta Key in this charming cozy series. When checking on the cats of football player Cupcake Trillin while he and his wife are in Italy, Dixie discovers nearly nude supermodel Briana, who claims to be the star’s wife. Dixie calls police while waiting outside. Upon returning, she finds a different woman dead on the floor in a pool of blood. After rescuing the cats from the crime scene, Dixie is stopped by Briana, who now insists that she did not murder anyone but admits that she and Cupcake, as teens, used to commit crimes together in their hometown. Dixie convinces Briana to turn herself in and then starts asking questions to find out the truth. In the meantime, she agonizes over her decision not to go to New Orleans with boyfriend Guidry. The characters and setting bring this mystery to life. Fans of pet mysteries, such as those by Laurie Berenson, will enjoy it, as will anyone hankering for a little virtual travel to Siesta Key. --Amy Alessio