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Melanie is delighted at the prospect of three uninterrupted days alone with Sam (and, of course, her prize-winning Standard Poodle, Faith). They're booked at the White Birch Inn, a picturesque New England resort nestled at the foot of a snow-covered mountain. The inn has a full slate of couples' activities planned for the busy Valentine's weekend—date nights, sleigh rides, tobogganing, ice skating, and pop-up shops in the inn's ballroom—from the bubbly to the bubble bath, the resort is a perfect match for Melanie and Sam's vacation. But the first night of festivities feature an event that isn't on the program: murder.

The sheriff quickly launches an investigation, but at the inn keeper's urging—and because she suddenly finds herself a person of interest in the case—Melanie tries to sneak a little detective work into her romantic getaway. But with the resort nearly sold out for the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of suspects, and Melanie's secret sleuthing is already attracting the wrong kind of attention. Her Valentine's trip is heating up faster than the chocolate fondue . . . just not in the way Melanie hoped. But if she doesn't catch the cold-hearted killer soon, another innocent victim will get the kiss of death . . .
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    • Publisher's Weekly

      November 7, 2022
      Berenson’s frothy 29th Melanie Travis canine mystery (after 2022’s Show Me the Bunny) takes Stamford, Conn., dog lover and breeder Melanie, her husband, and other family members to the Berkshires for a Valentine’s Day getaway at the White Birch Inn. The group, which includes Faith, Melanie’s beloved standard poodle, arrive at the inn ready to embrace the romantic setting. Moonlit hayrides, ice skating, and other fun-filled events abound; Belinda Rush, the eager activities director, has something for everyone. One evening, Melanie comes across Belinda and a man embracing while walking Faith and Sammy, the Samoyed that belongs to the inn’s owner, Evelyn Barker. Melanie’s waking the following day to the sound of police sirens and discovering Belinda has died of exposure dampens the romantic atmosphere. Though Sheriff Anne Tinley doesn’t appreciate Melanie’s knack for uncovering clues, Evelyn begs Melanie to investigate the suspicious death. Appealing characters—including the canines—can’t fully make up for a mundane plot. This is not the place to start for newcomers. Agent: Meg Ruley, Jane Rotrosen Agency.

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