Sit, Stay, Slay

By Linda O. Johnston

   Kendra Ballantyne was a high-priced attorney until she was accused of unethical behavior. Her lawyer saved her from being disbarred, but her law license was suspended.

   While visiting her friend, Darryl - the owner of a doggie day spa -- Kendra is offered a job as pet sitter. With no income and no direction for her life she readily accepts.

   Soon Darryl has lined up jobs for Kendra all over town. She does everything from petting pooches while the owners are away to stopping in over lunch hour to pacify a pet python. Her favorite client is a sexy P.I. named Jeff Hubbard. Life may not be great, but it is good. Kendra is actually enjoying her life now. Or she is until the day that she discovers the dead body of one of her human clients.

    Kenda is suspect number one. The police are convinced that they have their "man" and don't feel compelled to look any further. Kendra and Jeff set out to clear her name. Their lack of progress is upsetting, but not as upsetting as when Kendra stumbles upon victim number 2.

    This book is a good beginning to a new series. It has lots of sexy banter without any sexual details. The unveiling of the villain is very well done. More humor would have been a nice touch, but this book is an enjoyable read nonetheless. I look forward to more adventures of Kendra and Lexie the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.