Title - Hounding the Pavement (Ellie Engleman, Dog Walker
Genre - Cozy Mystery
Available – Paperback/Kindle
This first in a new series of romantic mysteries with a paranormal twist was a real treat. Divorced, Ellie has shed her old life completely and instead of being the perfect Stepford wife, she’s now a dog walker to NYC’s elite. What makes this plot even more original than the dog walking concept is the paranormal twist. No fear, no werewolves or vampires, Ellie has a special gift, she can hear the voices of her four-legged friends. Unique, quirky are just a few words to describe the gift. Initially, I was concerned the Dr. Dolittle routine would either be too odd to enjoy or get old fast, but neither happened. I was surprised at how well the author, Judi McCoy was able balance the different voices of various pooches.
The murder that Ellie stumbles onto by virtue of her profession was unique in method and the road to solve it by literally pounding the streets of NYC was enjoyable. The smoldering romance that simmers courtesy of a hot NYPD detective is a great diversion to all the murder and dog-nappings. The writing is light and even a little fluffy at times, but the book makes for a fun light read for commuting or travel.
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