At the height of the summer season, Estes Park explodes with people, wildlife, fireworks, and… murder.The Cozy Corgi Bookshop and Bakery is buzzing with tourists, and Winifred Page and her quirky corgi, Watson, celebrate the Fourth of July picnicking with family and friends—of the human and four-legged variety. As summer blooms with romance for Fred and Sergeant Branson Wexler, murder lurks … lurks around the corner.
With a friend’s life in danger, Fred and Watson doggedly pursue the investigation, even as Fred finds herself once again at odds with the police department. But caring for two chaotic corgis while navigating emotions from the past in the midst of solving a mystery might be too much, and Fred hits a roadblock.
As relationships are tested and secrets exposed, Fred might lose more than one person she loves…
(This culinary cozy mystery includes a recipe for delectable dog treat bars, but are also human friendly.)
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I love that we start out with a rude awakening by two tiny ears and a little black nose, demanding attention.
Fred is Watson’s mom and she takes very good care of him, spoiling him with treats.
When Winifred Page moved to Estes Park, she knew it was the right thing. Throw in a hunky sheriff who has the hots for her and the occasional murder amongst friends, what more could she ask for?
I love cozies for their feel good fun and quirky characters, with mysteries that are light on the gruesomeness and just enough danger to keep me on my toes.
I wonder about her relationship with Branson, the sheriff. Will they ever get together? Will she let her guard down and allow him to become a part of her life?
Estes Park is a small town and we all know what that means. Everyone knows everyone else’s business.
Jealousy does rear its ugly head between Branson and Ben. How many bachelors can there be in a small town, and Fred has two of them vying for her affection. Who will she choose when she does decide to commit?
I think we all know what will happen when Branson tells her to keep her nose out of his investigation. After all, women sleuths are meant to sleuth.
Chaotic Corgis by Mildred Abbot is another fun-filled romp through the mystery with dogs, cats, parrots….and their humans. I look forward to the next one.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Chaotic Corgis by Mildred Abbott.
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Winifred (Fred) Page is the owner of the Cozy Corgi Bookstore and Cafe. With her four-legged pal, Watson, she has a reputation for solving mysteries. When a friend of hers is attacked, she anticipates solving another mystery with her sort-of boyfriend, Branson, a police detective. She’s shocked and hurt when he orders her off the case. However, Fred and Watson are not so easily called off and they set off to solved the mystery on their own.
While Fred comes off as sometimes annoying and judgmental, Watson is a delight. They make a good team. I liked the twists and turns and just when I thought everything was revealed, there were more twists.
I just loved this book. I have enjoyed a few of the Corgi mysteries on audio book and when I was looking for something to read and discovered I had this book in my to be read pile I started straight away, who knows why I waited so long? I really enjoyed it and want be making that mistake again. This is book six in the series but each book has been a stand alone story so you don’t need to have read them to enjoy them but it is just a cute fun series that I don’t know why you wouldn’t work your way through them. I really like the characters and most of the are regulars though out the series but it is the added bonus of the dogs that really makes the series so much fun, I think everyone knows a dog simular to Watson at some point in there life. The mystery was good and I liked the way the plot unfolded to reveal what happened. Off to see if I have any more books by this author hidden on my device or In my audio collection.
Fred (Winifred) is full of hope for what the future brings after celebrating the four of July. That is the only reason she would even consider dressing her dog Watson up in fancy dress in order to take some photos for her Corgi themed book shop but her plans run aground when she finds her friend laying unconscious at the back of his pet shop and the body of the newest residence of Estes. With her friend fighting for his life and Fred’s cop boyfriend telling her to stay out of it she knows what she has to do and it is not just take home his precious and badly behaved corgis. Who was the real target? As she investigates Fred can find lots of reasons why each of the victims were attacked but no one person had a reason or motive to hurt both of them. Is she barking up the wrong tree? And should she for once do as she was told and stay out of it? Of course not Watson wouldn’t dare allow her let a killer go free, even if it might uncover some secrets from the past.
What a wonderful town! I could sit and read these books all day long.
I love the covers for this series and how each one relates to each story. Take a good look at this cover. It shows the story in such a fun way.
When Paulie, a friend of Fred’s, is arrested for murder, she offers to help in any way she can. She’d investigate all leads. And take care of Paulie’s two crazy Corgi’s, Flotsam and Jetsam. Watson is quite put out. You see, being the laid back dog that he is, he’s never warmed up to these dogs, Sure, their Corgi’s, but they’re so exuberant and out of control he has no time for them. Looks like Fred and Watson have their hands full.
Something I’ve enjoyed in this series is how the author introduces new characters via Fred questioning them and following one lead to the next and the next. And each book has a known character take the fore as they come under suspicion. Bits of their personal lives are revealed and the secrets about them that were hinted at in earlier stories are revealed.
I’ll admit, one of the most fun parts of this book for me was the dogs. Watson doesn’t like the rowdy guests that have taken over his quiet little home. Flotsam and Jetsam treat everyone and everything like it’s the bestest toy in the world. How Watson handles these two is clever and laughable. And Fred might want to take a page from his handbook.
A fun little fact. Corgi’s shed, a lot. Going by how Fred described it, I pictured Watson as a doggie Pig Pen from the Charlie Brown cartoons, with a cloud of dog hair following him everywhere he went.
Almost forgot, Fred and Branson are officially dating. These two butt heads all the time as he wants her to stay out of police business and she continues to stick her nose in it. I’m not sure how they’ll work that out and still feel romantic. It was fun finding out.
Be sure to check out the Author’s Note at the end of the book. You’ll learn more about Watson. And there’s also a recipe for healthy dog treats, Watson’s favorite food group.
Once again the author gave me a tangled mystery, quirky, delightful characters and sweet puppy fun, and I’m still loving this series.
The best part of the whole book was Fred got put in her place! I am sorry, I really do like these books but come on Fred spends more time out of the book store that she’s “always dreamed of owning” and sticking her nose in everyone’s business than she does running it. She’s been kicked out of almost every business in town and she was even yelled at by her “boyfriend” . I was really sorry that Paulie got hurt, I really like that guy.
Love this wonderful cozy mystery series! Great introduction and interactions between characters. Beautiful descriptions of scenery and characters. I definitely will read all of Mildred Abbott’s other books. Fabulous writer; don’t miss any of these books!
Just when Fred and Branson’s romance is heating up, they hit a bump as another murder shakes the town of Estes. My emotions were all over the place with Fred passionately trying to track down the culprit while tensions rise with the police department. I still had fun catching up on my favorite town’s residents while meeting some new ones and enjoying the onset of the tourist season. The mystery was a little more in depth and took a few twists which I always love. This was another cozy mystery that kept me entertained and always wanting more Fred and Watson!
I really enjoy reading this series. It is fun reading with a good mystery included. Can’t wait to read the next one.
Loved all 7 books in this series…..can’t wait for the next one.
Great !!!Love her books!!