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Cate's Book Nut Hut Review

5/28/2015

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What a great start to a series. This Author’s debut novel contains exactly all the right ingredients needed to make a perfect cozy mystery.

Even if the reader wasn’t aware when they picked this up that is was set in the South, as soon as they start to meet and get to know the characters it would become apparent. The women and their mannerisms all reminded me of the Southern women I have encountered since coming to live in the US, and some even resembled family members which made me smile. Through a crisp writing style the Author brings their characters not only to life, but has them serving sweet iced tea to the reader as they progress through this book, and in this way it I found it very easy to connect with them and establish a relationship; even their gossip made me feel included in their everyday lives.

Although this is a cozy mystery, it is written in such a manner that it reflects its setting. There is no rushing to the climax, which when it comes is fast paced and packs a punch, but rather a slow and deliberate feel to the whole plot; rather like life in a small rural Southern town, slow, deliberate and with meaning in everything that takes place. So carefully has the Author worked at setting the scene for the plot that the reader is pulled into the town itself and made to feel part of a community where everyone knows everything about everybody… or do they? In the writing of the dog boarding and breeding side of the novel, it was plainly obvious that not only had the Author done extensive research into these subjects, but then taken the time to make them interesting enough to their readers as to not seem out of line with the rest of the happenings; this time was well spent as I found these parts of the book very interesting and not off-putting at all.

I would highly recommend this book to lovers of a good cozy mystery, and I will definitely be reading more in this series as they appear.
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ONE DOG TOO MANY KINDLE REVIEWS

2/26/2015

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Well written and humor besides. I'm looking forward to reading more. Most comfy reading on a cold day with a fire in the fireplace and a mug of tea smelling of apples or oranges. I’m owned by a pom, so look for poms in stories. They are a person themselves. Thank you for offering such a delight.

 

What a fabulous book! Love the author's writing style- wonderful twists and turns to this mystery novel that takes place in a beautiful Tennessee setting. Perfect blend of mystery, romance and humor. Can't wait to read the next 2 books!

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Review from Authorgraph Reviewer

9/8/2014

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This is a thoroughly delightful story. Considering the title, it came as no surprise this book was full of twists and laughter. I enjoyed the characters and their relationships, some simple and straightforward others more complicated and heartbreaking. The story and clues kept me guessing right till the end.

This book will satisfy anyone looking for a light hearted mystery.

FOUR STARS! 

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Review by Fresh Fiction 

3/20/2014

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“A lively tale with plenty of twists, turns, and unexpected situations to satisfy the most ardent cozy mystery lover. The story is told in several voices, including Mae, Sheriff Ben, and Detective Wayne, with Mae’s best friend Tammy piping in occasionally, giving the tale several viewpoints of the mystery. Farrell’s additional cast of characters are fun folks to get to know, and the setting of the Tennessee countryside is charming. Animal lovers will enjoy the interaction with Mae’s kennel customers, and fans of whodunnits will love figuring out the intriguing plot as the story moves along …. A fine introduction to what promises to be an exciting series to follow.”
—Sharon Galligar Chance, Fresh Fiction
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A Day in the Life of Mae December 

2/4/2014

 
Hi I’m Mae, well really I’m Maeve, but my sister couldn’t say my name when she was little and it got shortened to Mae. Here’s the crazy part, my last name is December! So I’m Mae December. I hate my name. I live in a hundred year old farmhouse I bought with my former fiancé, Noah. He died tragically, and I still miss him dreadfully. Still, in the interests of full disclosure, I must report that his last name was West. If we had married, I would have been Mae West. Couldn’t happen.
-Dru's Book Musings
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New York Journal of books review

2/1/2014

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One Dog Too Many is an entertaining book to read on a lazy day. The author, Lia Farrell, has crafted a tidy little mystery peppered with likeable characters, interesting back stories, and lots of canine lore.  
-New York Journal of Books 
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Goodreads: Sharon Chance Review

1/24/2014

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In ONE DOG TOO MANY: A Mae December Mystery, debut novelist Lia Farrell delivers a lively tale with plenty of twists, turns, and unexpected situations to satisfy the most ardent cozy mystery lover. This story is a fine introduction to what promises to be an exciting series to follow. 
-Sharon Chance (Goodreads)
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Goodreads: Cate's Review

1/23/2014

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Through a crisp writing style the Author brings their characters not only to life, but has them serving sweet iced tea to the reader as they progress through this book; even their gossip made me feel included in their everyday lives.  I would highly recommend this book to lovers of a good cozy mystery, and I will definitely be reading more in this series as they appear.
-Cate (Goodreads)
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LASR Review

1/7/2014

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One Dog Too Many is a very pleasant cozy mystery, set in a rural Tennessee town. The pacing is slow and deliberate until the very end, when the action is breathtakingly fast and full of suspense.
-LASR (Reposted by a Goodreads Member)
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I Love a mystery Review

12/31/2013

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The story is a combination of police procedural, rocky romance (at least two of them), and a stroll through the world of dogs. Read More  


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