One would think running a Christmas tree ranch would be a relatively carefree, safe life, right? Wrong. The victim this go-round is found dead in his own barn where he was apparently tending to a litter of adorable kittens. Something of a solitary soul, set in old ways, he would seem harmless. Yet, he's found murdered? Who'd kill him? And, why? It's up to Angela and Ruff to help the Chief figure it all out before Christmas. With her mother's fading memories due to early onset dementia. Angela craves every second with her family, so she had been on vacation. Guess what ended abruptly. Yep, Angela and Ruff are on the case, this time with teacher boyfriend David, fortunately on vacation for the holidays, in tow.
As usual, nothing is easy or straight forward in what turns out to be a perplexing case. I won't say more about the plot other than to note that, yes, there are adorable kittens involved, not to mention shopping for a tree, tree decorations, and, such traditional activities. But there's more to this case than a simple robbery or grudge. Needless to say, Angela finds herself in danger, but it isn't even her who winds up needing a ride to the hospital this time. And, man, what a unique weapon, so to speak, the perpetrator uses. I'm still fuzzy on whether that was on purpose or an accident use but it was effective.
In any case, the ending was lovely, full of Christmas feels and promises of the future. A bit of a twist there, too. Nope, not telling. Pick up this book with its adorable cover and enjoy this quick, fun read. Thanks #BookSirens and #MaxParrott for the early peek at Angela's rather unexpected holiday adventure. I still smile at any mention of her mother's deterioration and celebrate the time spent together, gotta admit. Not bad when an author can make you feel emotions for fictional characters who actually aren't even central to the story. And, of course, there's Ruff. Always there. Always having Angela's back. I bet you can tell I enjoy this series.
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