Dachshund Through the Snow by David Rosenfelt

          Dachshund Through the Snow by David Rosenfelt-281 pages

David Rosenfelt never disappoints!  When I am in the mood for a good laugh this is my go to series.  Mystery and dogs, two of my favorite things in one book.  And with this installment I do believe he is setting the stage to launch a new series..one that I am sure will delight all of us who are fans of Andy Carpenter.  I highly recommend this series.

Festive in Death by J.D. Robb

Festive in Death by J.D. Robb - 389 pages

Eve Dallas is having a tough time solving her latest murder,  There are too many suspects.  The victim was hated by nearly everybody he met.  On top of that she has to prepare for her and her husband's Christmas party.

I enjoyed this book in the Eve Dallas series of futuristic mysteries written by Nora Roberts under the pseudonym J.D. Robb.  It was very easy to get involved in the story.  It didn't seem to have as much back story as a lot of the other Eve Dallas books do.  Maybe after almost 40 books she figured that she didn't need to rehash the backstory of both Eve and Roarke in each new book.  It was also interesting in that the characters finally acknowledged the fact that they need time off from work - that taking a date night was fine.

The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson

The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson, 372 pages

Nice mystery story featuring Goldy, a caterer who can't seem to keep herself out of trouble. Goldy is surrounded by her teen son and police officer husband, and many socialite friends.

In this caper, one of Goldy's friends collapses while leaving a birthday thrown for both women's sons. Soon, there are other attacks and while the police are left scratching their heads, Goldy and her troop set out to solve the mystery.

Lots of characters with several intricate story lines, this book will keep you guessing.  Having the main character be a caterer means there are several mentions of food through out. Look for some of those recipes at the back of the book.