Dixie Hemingway, no relation to you-know-who, accepts a job taking care of celebrity linebacker Cupcake Trillin’s cats while he’s away. What seems like a simple cat-sitting job turns scary when Dixie finds a high-profile fashion model in Cupcake’s house. The woman refuses to leave and she also claims to be Cupcake’s wife. Only problem? Dixie has met Cupcake’s wife—and she’s not this woman. Before long Dixie is spun into the world of counterfeit high fashion…and a whole lot of cat fur. When a valuable list of fake-merchandise sellers goes missing, the criminals go after Dixie. Just when she thought she could have her (cup)cake and eat it too, Dixie finds herself with her tail between her legs. Can she claw her way out of this one?
From Booklist
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
Review
PRAISE FOR BLAIZE CLEMENT AND
CAT SITTER AMONG THE PIGEONS
“Dixie’s latest adventure keeps you glued to your seat from the first chapter.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A riveting and rewarding read.”—*Richmond Times-Dispatch
*
RAINING CAT SITTERS AND DOGS
“Another enjoyable tale from Blaize Clement.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Smooth prose, a lush background...a fine-feathered read.”—*Publishers Weekly *
CAT SITTER ON A HOT TIN ROOF
“Thoughtful and compelling.”—Publishers Weekly
“A feel-good [series]…Recommend this one for readers who liked the southern setting and animal characters in Joyce and Jim Lavene’s The Telltale Turtle.” —Booklist
EVEN CAT SITTERS GET THE BLUES
“Gutsy, sexy…Dixie is Siesta Key’s favorite pet sitter.”—Sarasota Herald-Tribune
“Blends elements of cozy and thriller to produce an unusual and enjoyable hybrid . . . sure to delight readers.”—Publishers Weekly *
“For fans of Susan Conant and Clea Simon.”—Library Journal *
“Ingenious…captivating. Here is a series that even people who dislike pet mysteries can enjoy.” —Reviewing the Evidence
“Will have readers begging for more treats.”—Lansing State Journal
DUPLICITY DOGGED THE DACHSHUND
“Fast paced…the canine caper crowd will enjoy Florida’s leading pet-sitter.”—Midwest Book Review
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The Cat Sitter's Pajamas
Blaize Clement
Dixie Hemingway, no relation to you-know-who, accepts a job taking care of celebrity linebacker Cupcake Trillin’s cats while he’s away. What seems like a simple cat-sitting job turns scary when Dixie finds a high-profile fashion model in Cupcake’s house. The woman refuses to leave and she also claims to be Cupcake’s wife. Only problem? Dixie has met Cupcake’s wife—and she’s not this woman. Before long Dixie is spun into the world of counterfeit high fashion…and a whole lot of cat fur. When a valuable list of fake-merchandise sellers goes missing, the criminals go after Dixie. Just when she thought she could have her (cup)cake and eat it too, Dixie finds herself with her tail between her legs. Can she claw her way out of this one?
From Booklist
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
Review
PRAISE FOR BLAIZE CLEMENT AND
CAT SITTER AMONG THE PIGEONS
“Dixie’s latest adventure keeps you glued to your seat from the first chapter.”—Kirkus Reviews
“A riveting and rewarding read.”—*Richmond Times-Dispatch
*
RAINING CAT SITTERS AND DOGS
“Another enjoyable tale from Blaize Clement.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Smooth prose, a lush background...a fine-feathered read.”—*Publishers Weekly
*
CAT SITTER ON A HOT TIN ROOF
“Thoughtful and compelling.”—Publishers Weekly
“A feel-good [series]…Recommend this one for readers who liked the southern setting and animal characters in Joyce and Jim Lavene’s The Telltale Turtle.” —Booklist
EVEN CAT SITTERS GET THE BLUES
“Gutsy, sexy…Dixie is Siesta Key’s favorite pet sitter.”—Sarasota Herald-Tribune
“Blends elements of cozy and thriller to produce an unusual and enjoyable hybrid . . . sure to delight readers.”—Publishers Weekly *
“For fans of Susan Conant and Clea Simon.”—Library Journal *
“Ingenious…captivating. Here is a series that even people who dislike pet mysteries can enjoy.”
—Reviewing the Evidence
“Will have readers begging for more treats.”—Lansing State Journal
DUPLICITY DOGGED THE DACHSHUND
“Fast paced…the canine caper crowd will enjoy Florida’s leading pet-sitter.”—Midwest Book Review
“Clement’s fast-paced sophomore effort…builds suspense and delivers startling revelations.”
—Publishers Weekly