Melanie Travis by Laurien Berenson

What mother doesn’t love summer camp? The thought of all those wet bathing suits, melted popsicles, skinned knees and sticky fingers taking place somewhere other than my house is enough to make me smile. My two sons, Davey and Kevin, are fourteen and five...

A Day in the Life ~ Melanie Travis by Laurien Berenson

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Even the name sounds important. As it should, because Westminster is both the oldest and the most prestigious dog show in America. For two glittering, star studded, nights in February, Madison Square Garden goes to the dogs. Thousands...

My Musing ~ Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson

Game of Dog Bones by Laurien Berenson is the 25th book in the “Melanie Travis” canine mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming June 30, 2020. Standard Poodle owner Melanie Travis is an excellent judge of dogs—and people. But what happens when an...

Get To Know You ~ Aunt Peg by Laurien Berenson

Peg Turnbull first appeared in A Pedigree To Die For and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Aunt Peg. What is your name? Margaret Wentworth Turnbull. Most people call me Peg or Aunt Peg. How old are you? I would...

Day In The Life ~ Melanie Travis by Laurien Berenson

My name is Melanie Travis and I work as a special needs tutor at a private school in Connecticut. Summer is my vacation time, which automatically makes those three months my favorite season of the year. Usually I spend summers at dog shows with my family, which of...