I decided to post these books together because they are both set in Maine, and both authors used "chowdah". :-) Ms Mia and Murder on Moose Isle is by Jennifer Branch. It's part of her series featuring Mia, a wealthy widower who travels the world staying at the fancy resorts and hotels her family owns. She is an amateur sleuth and prides herself on figuring out mysteries. Ever since the factory making quality linens was moved over seas the small town of Moose Isle has been struggling to survive. Lauren Tisserande, part of that family that NEVER thought the factory should have moved is fighting to bring it back. She will have to power to do so in one more day, when she turns 30. Those who have been profiting from this move are not happy about this! Lots of twists and turns here, not to mention really smarmy types! Another fun read in this series.

Mixing Up Murder is the first in the Little Dog Diner by Emmie Lyn. It starts at a funeral. For Dani's husband ... soon to be ex as she has filed for divorce. She and her best friend are passing by the coffin when the corpse opens his eyes and winks at her. He has planned a fake funeral in the hopes of getting her back (yes, it is a strange thing to do). Then it seems as Dani has something to do with this idea, too ... and then said hubby really does turn up dead, in the diner. With nothing to do while it is closed, she and Lilly jump in to help solve the crime. The only witness is a dog! This was a curious read. And I couldn't help saying, out loud a couple of times, Put the Dog ON A LEASH!

Reading Hermit With Dog