We’ve had a prosperous year in Wagtail. It’s the premier resort for vacationing with dogs and cats. So instead of giving gifts and having secret Santas, we decided to help the less fortunate in the community and give them a merry Christmas. Merchants are making donations, and anyone can submit the name of a deserving Wagtailite. Elves are dispatched in the dark of night to deliver Christmas food packages, bicycles, cat trees, dog beds, and even Christmas trees.
So these days, I get to sleep in! A rare treat for me. The town is having a German-style Christmas market on the green. After a delicious inn breakfast, I bundle up and head for our booth. Working there is a study in human behavior. People are strange. We’re in the mountains, but they want Christmas ornaments in the shapes of palm trees and flamingos?
Around midnight, I dress as an elf. Even my little Jack Russell Terrier, Trixie, wears an elf outfit. We climb into a golf cart decorated like Santa’s sleigh, and drive around town leaving goodies for residents. It’s about as close as a person can get to being Santa. We’ve been spotted by a few children. Consequently, rumors are running wild at the elementary school. I’m told some children now suspect that Wagtail might actually be the North Pole.
Being out and about in the wee hours of the morning has proved to be interesting. You’d be surprised who you see sneaking around. One can’t help but wonder what they’re doing peering over their shoulders or slinking into hotels where they’re not staying. But when my Jack Russell terrier, Trixie, discovers a visitor who has been murdered, all that sneaking around takes on new meaning…
You can read more about Holly in Not a Creature Was Purring, the fifth book in the “Paws and Claws” mystery series.
Santa Claws is coming to town and checking his list for a murderer—as the New York Times bestselling Paws & Claws Mysteries continue. . .
Inn owner Holly Miller finds it ruff staying cheerful over the holidays when the dead body of a beloved businessman turns up in the pet-friendly town of Wagtail, Virginia.
Inspired by her German heritage, Holly’s grandmother has arranged for Wagtail to have a Christkindl Market packed with goodies and decorations for the howliday tourists. But Holly’s mood takes an unseasonable turn when she learns that her old flame and childhood friend Holmes Richardson has brought his fiancée home—and she’ll be staying at the Sugar Maple Inn. . .
A love triangle becomes the last thing on Holly’s mind when her Jack Russell Trixie’s nose for trouble leads her to the corpse of a pet clothing tycoon. Now Holly and her dedicated detectives—Trixie and Twinkletoes the cat—must sniff out the killer to keep Christmas from going to the dogs…
Delicious recipes for owners and pets included!
Books 1-4:
Murder, She Barked
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer
Murder Most Howl
Mission Impawsible
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Giveaway: Leave a comment below for your chance to win a print copy of Not a Creature Was Purring. U.S. entries only, please. The giveaway ends November 19, 2017. Good luck everyone!
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About the author
New York Times Bestselling author Krista Davis writes the Paws and Claws Mysteries set on fictional Wagtail Mountain, a resort where people vacation with their pets. Krista also writes the Domestic Diva Mysteries. Her new series, Pen & Ink Mysteries, debuts February 29th with Color Me Murder. 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 and two cats.
Follow Krista at kristadavis.com, Facebook, Pinterest, mysteryloverskitchen.com, Twitter, and killercharacters.com.
All comments are welcomed.
I love this cover and this series. A Perfect read for the Holidays
Love 💕 the cover and the,title. Good luck everyone
Love the series.
One of my favorite series! Krista Davis makes Wagtail seem so real…I would love to visit!!
Having two precious dogs of my own, I love books with animals featured in them. Thanks!
This is a great series and I love the inclusion of cats and dogs in these books.
Love this series. The cover is really nice. I like books where cats and digs are included. Thanks for a chance to win. A perfcet book to read for the holidays.
This is a favorite author and a great series. I always find myself relaxing while reading her books. I feel like I get a little lost in the actual town of Wagtail and enjoy my visits!
I haven’t had the pleasure yet of reading the Wagtail series. I’m prepared to be amazed by a Jack Russell terrier that behaves!
Definitely one of my favorite series! Can’t wait to read this one.
I can just see them on the golf cart! What fun!
Sounds like a great book. I like the cover.
Love the cover and the series. Hope to win.Thanks for the chance.
This looks like a wonderful series and you can’t beat that cover for getting you in the holiday spirit. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’m pawing at the shelves waiting on the next installment of this series. I pawsitively love it. 🐕🐈🐾❤📚
What a great series!!! Thanks for the chance to win. I can’t wait to read this one!
What a fun sounding 🎄 Christmas book 📓
Thanks for sharing with us.😍
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I am so in love with this wonderful series. Thanks for the giveaway & keep the books rolling off the press.
I want to visit the place you created.
This sounds great–I’d love to read it! legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
This Series is on my TBR List… and I cannot wait to start. Thank you for this fabulous chance Dru Ann. Lovely cover! Happy reading and writing. ☕️📚🎄
I love the German Christmas markets and any books about Christmas, so this one sounds like a winner
Every time I see this cover I smile… it is the BEST cover ever! Krista writes the best stories and I am so looking forward to reading this one 🙂
Cheers~
Kelly Braun
Great series for animal lovers and mystery lovers! Thanks!
I still have not started this series, what am I waiting for?. I need to get caught up!
Thanks for giving us the best stories to read, love your work.
I just love the cover on Not a Creature was Purring. Krista Davis’ books always have beautiful covers (so many details). I look forward to returning to Wagtail in this new installment.
What an adorable cover on this new book!!! So cute! I love, love, love Krista Davis’s books! Can’t wait to read this one! Thank you so very much dear Dru Ann and Krista for the chance to win!! God bless you awesome girls…..you both ROCK!!!
I love this series & wish I lived in Wagtail.
I have not started this series. Now would be a good time.
This series sounds purrfect..csn’t wait to read them all.
Cant wait to read them all.
This sounds like a wonderful book…”purrfectly” Christmas…
Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com
I enjoy your books so much!
I love your Domestic Diva series! I really need to start reading this series, too. Your covers are so cute!
Looks like a great read! Keep up the good work!
I enjoy your books so much. Can’t wait to read this one.
looks great…would love to read it
What a great title only to be backed up by the cute cover. My fingers are crossed I’m lucky. Thanks Dru Ann and Krista Davis for this opportunity.
Such a big fan of this series, I wish I could live in Wagtail! Can’t wait to read it.
Looking forward to reading the next one in this series!
I am looking forward to reading Not a Creature Was Purring.
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Really want to read this! We arer cat people! I love the cover, your books are so amazing!
Love your books! Thanks for this chance..yay!
I really love this series, and the cover is so cute!
This book sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance.
This certainly sounds like a PERFECT Christmas cozy!!
What a GREAT name for this Book! I LOVE it.
Would love to read! parkeremma2003 at yahoo dot com
Not a Creature Was Purring sounds like the “purrfect” Christmas book.
Thanks for the update on the happenings in Wagtail. I love to read the book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Love the cover. Thanks for the chance.
Love cozy mysteries! Thanks for offering this chance!!
I really want this book! Thanks for the chance. It sounds so interesting and fun. Pkusvrecipes for my dog.
Me, please!
This is one of my favorite series.n
I haven’t read this series yet. Love the sound of the series and I’m looking forward to reading “Not a Creature Was Purring”.
I enjoy this series and want to live in Wagtail! mbradeen@yahoo.com
I love this series
I would love to read this book. Thank you for the chance.
Love the cover & Thanks for always thinking about us the readers with these great giveaways.
Would love to read this book. The cover is awesome.
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