Santa Puppy by Lynn Cahoon is the third novella in the “Tourist Trap” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, November 2018.

’Twas the season of Christmas, and all through South Cove, California, Santa is working overtime to deliver a special gift . . .

Jill Gardner has volunteered her Coffee, Books, and More to host a Christmas adopt-a-pet party. Among the potential forever friends is a male terrier named Baby, whose owner died of a heart attack. With few clues to go on, even finding the name of Baby’s human is a daunting task. But there’s no challenge too big for Jill this holiday season!

Playing Santa’s Little Helper, Jill is determined to find out what happened —and to fulfill a long-time coming Christmas wish . . .

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What a terrific book that warmed the cockles of my heart. The holiday spirit is upon us and Jill offer to hold the adopt-a-pet at her store. A terrier whose owner has died sparks Jill’s internal inquisitive nature and she’s on a mission to learn more. In the meantime, a frequent sighting puzzles Jill, especially when no one else witnesses same. A warm and tender story takes place making this holiday narrative both joyful and intriguing.