Thursday, December 3, 2015

Spotlight/Guest Post/Book Giveaway: Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis

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About the Book

Genre: Cozy Mystery, #3 in A Paws and Claws Mystery Series
Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime Mystery
Release Date: November 2015


Synopsis from Goodreads...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer and The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss returns with a tail of a ruff winter…

This January, Wagtail, Virginia, the top pet-friendly destination in the country, is throwing a fun murder mystery weekend—but no one expected the real thing...

Holly Miller is delighted her grandmother has finally left the Sugar Maple Inn to take a well-deserved vacation. It means Holly’s in charge, but running the inn might be more challenging than she realized. Wagtail’s throwing a weekend-long murder mystery game to draw in tourists during the slow season, the inn has a full house, and a blizzard is on the way.

Trouble is unleashed the night the game begins, when the storm blows in and the lights go out. It gets worse the following morning when Holly’s Jack Russell terrier, Trixie, discovers a body—one that’s actually dead. Now Holly, her calico kitten Twinkletoes, and Trixie must play by the rules and find one dirty dog...

Delicious recipes for owners and pets included!

Author Guest Post

The town of Wagtail is hosting the Murder Most Howl Mystery Weekend. This is the first time that Holly Miller’s grandmother has left her in charge of the Sugar Maple Inn, and Holly is determined to prove her competence. But snow blows in, the lights go out, and no one is sure if a corpse is real or fake!

When I came up with this idea, I thought it would be fun to write. But the big snag showed up fast. How could I differentiate the Murder Most Howl Mystery weekend goings on from the real mystery? How could I run a pretend murder plot through the book without confusing it with the real murder plot?

I’ll admit, there were a few days when I was sorry I ever had this idea! But as these things happen, after gnashing my teeth and complaining to friends, a solution dawned on me. I hope you’ll enjoy this mystery within a mystery.

Here are Trixie and Twinkletoes, describing it from their point of view!



About the author

Krista Davis is the News York Times Bestselling author of the Paws & Claws Mysteries for animal lovers. MURDER MOST HOWL is in bookstores now. She also writes the Domestic Diva Mysteries. Her 9th Domestic Diva Mystery is THE DIVA STEALS A CHOCOLATE KISS, a chocolate mystery. Like her characters, Krista has a soft spot for cats, dogs, and sweets. She lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with three dogs, two cats, and a hidden stash of chocolate.

Visit Krista at www.KristaDavis.com, pinterest.com/kristadavisbook, on twitter.com/kristadavis, and on www.facebook.com/KristaDavisAuthor. Krista also blogs at MysteryLoversKitchen.com and Killer Characters.com where the characters do the blogging!


BOOK GIVEAWAY!!!!

Thanks to Berkley, I have one paperback of Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis to giveaway to one lucky winner.

Just a few simple rules...

1) You must fill out the rafflecopter form below.

2) Contest is open to anyone over 18 years old

3) US Residents Only

4) For one extra entry: Tweet about this giveaway.

5) For one extra entry: Leave a comment for the author.

6) For one extra entry:  Follow this blog...old followers, too!  Just let us know how you follow and under what name.

7) For one extra entry: Follow me on Twitter.

8) For one extra entry: Follow or friend me on Goodreads

No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited.

The giveaway begins on December 3rd (midnight est) and ends on December 10th (midnight est).

The winner will be chosen randomly by Rafflecopter. The winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. I will announce the winner here on my blog.

Good luck!

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26 comments:

  1. JeanettaDecember 3, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    I am a fan of Krista Davis' books, and I have been looking forward to the release of Murder Most Howl! The cover art is stunning (and cute).

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  2. skkormanDecember 3, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    I love Davis's work — thanks for the chance to win a copy of Murder Most Howl; sounds like a fun read!

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

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  3. UnknownDecember 3, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    I don't think I've read any of her work - sounds interesting.

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  4. The Bookkeeper's ApprenticeDecember 3, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    This looks like a book I would love! A cozy mystery with a murder mystery weekend and animals!

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  5. AnonymousDecember 3, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Molly and I are thrilled abut this giveaway, Krista I love your series.

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  6. Kathleen C.December 3, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    I love Krista Davis' books... They are fun reads. This book? I love it! kat8762@aol.com

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  7. UnknownDecember 3, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    I have got to read this series. Keep meaning too. Now I've just won a gift card and it's off to Amazon for an early Christmas gift for me! I hope they're all in paperback.
    That video cracked me up. Had to watch it twice.

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  8. UnknownDecember 3, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    Krista Davis's books are among my want to read list. I love her covers and the synopsis of them is enticing. Thanks for the chance to enter the giveaway. robeader53@yahoo.com

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  9. Grandma CootieDecember 3, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Her books are always such fun to read, and I can't get enough of this cover! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  10. Peggy HyndmanDecember 3, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    A Paws and Claws Mystery Series sounds delightful ... adding this series to my Wish and TBR lists.

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  11. Barbara HawkDecember 3, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    Sounds like a fun book! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  12. Rita WrayDecember 3, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    Sounds like a great cozy.

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  13. NoraADecember 3, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    Hi Krista, I love the cover. I have six of the Diva books and book #2 of this series (which is in my TBR pile) but I'd love to add this one to my home library also.

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  14. Shannon M.December 3, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! I love this series!

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  15. SueDecember 3, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    Love that cute little video. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  16. AnonymousDecember 3, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Sounds like a fun read! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  17. pilch92December 3, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    That looks like a great book.

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  18. ZonellDecember 3, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Sounds good, I've add it to my TBR list

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  19. Carol MDecember 4, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    I would love to read this one! It sounds really good!

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  20. travelerDecember 4, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    This book would be extremely enjoyable. Thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. Anita YanceyDecember 4, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    It sounds like a fun read. I love the names of the cat and dog. Thanks for having the giveaway.

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  22. Brooke ShowalterDecember 5, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    I can't wait to read this one, it sounds like so much fun. Great guest post!

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  23. KristaDecember 5, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Such lovely comments! Hi, everyone! It's a pleasure to be here. I hope you'll like the book. Good luck to you all!

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  24. Kaye KillgoreDecember 5, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    I loved the first book, looking forward to reading more

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  25. Linda RomerDecember 6, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    I love Trixie and Twinkletoes ♡ Thank you

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  26. UnknownDecember 7, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Thank you for this amazing giveaway. Krista Davis's books rock!

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