I gasped. “No, boy! No!” As I reached out to grab my cat, an unmistakable and terrifying sound met my ears.
Creak.
Someone was coming up the stairs behind me.…
OTHER ST. MARTIN’S PAPERBACKS TITLES BY DIANE KELLY
THE PAW ENFORCEMENT NOVELS
Paw Enforcement
Paw and Order
Upholding the Paw
(AN E-ORIGINAL NOVELLA)
Laying Down the Paw
Against the Paw
Above the Paw
Enforcing the Paw
The Long Paw of the Law
THE TARA HOLLOWAY NOVELS
Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure
Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte
Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray
Death, Taxes, and a Sequined Clutch
(AN E-ORIGINAL NOVELLA)
Death, Taxes, and Peach Sangria
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers
Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream
Death, Taxes, and Mistletoe Mayhem
(AN E-ORIGINAL NOVELLA)
Death, Taxes, and Silver Spurs
Death, Taxes, and Cheap Sunglasses
Death, Taxes, and a Chocolate Cannoli
Death, Taxes, and a Satin Garter
Death, Taxes, and Sweet Potato Fries
Death, Taxes, and Pecan Pie
(AN E-ORIGINAL NOVELLA)
Death, Taxes, and a Shotgun Wedding
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—Romance and Beyond
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—Romance Junkies on Paw and Order
“A completely satisfying and delightful read. By being neither too ‘cute’ with its police dog lead, nor too dark with its serious topic, the author delivers a mystery that is a masterful blend of police detective and cozy fiction.”
—Kings River Life on Enforcing the Paw
“Oh, how I love this series! Officer Megan Luz has an LOL dry humor and wit rivaling that of Kinsey Millhone. Her K-9 partner, Officer Brigit, is smarter and more protective than any three men on the force put together. Add some of the more bizarre cases in the whole Fort Worth Police Department, and handsome firefighter Seth and his bomb-sniffing dog, Blast, and the reader is treated with a deliciously intense novel.”
—Open Book Society on Enforcing the Paw
“Four Paws Up! This is a fabulous series that is sure to win the hearts of mystery fans and dog lovers alike!”
—Books and Trouble
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Diane Kelly is a former state assistant attorney and a graduate of the Mansfield, Texas Citizens Police Academy. She is the author of the Paw Enforcement series and the IRS Special Agent Tara Holloway series. Visit www.dianekelly.com to learn more. Or sign up for email updates here.
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CONTENTS
Title Page
Copyright Notice
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Deadbeats
Chapter 3: Threats and Opportunities
Chapter 4: Calling in Favors
Chapter 5: Quitting Time
Chapter 6: Deal or No Deal?
Chapter 7: Face Your Demons
Chapter 8: Dirty Deeds
Chapter 9: Fraidy-Cat
Chapter 10: Hot Property
Chapter 11: Cry of the Demons
Chapter 12: Smoke Signals
Chapter 13: Better the Devil You Know
Chapter 14: A Flicker of Recognition
Chapter 15: That Just Burns Me Up
Chapter 16: Checks and Balances
Chapter 17: Attitude Adjustment
Chapter 18: Tossed and Turned
Chapter 19: Look What the Cat Dug Up
Chapter 20: Outdoor Playtime is Over
Chapter 21: Crime Scene
Chapter 22: Sprung from the Klink
Chapter 23: Questions and Answers
Chapter 24: Naptime
Chapter 25: Fixin’ to Fix Things Up
Chapter 26: Prime Suspect
Chapter 27: I Spy
Chapter 28: Mommy and Me
Chapter 29: Many Hands Make Light Work
Chapter 30: A Kept Cat
Chapter 31: Invoices and Inquiries
Chapter 32: Kitty Kisses
Chapter 33: Money Talks
Chapter 34: Lead Me On
Chapter 36: Ready to Rumble
Chapter 37: Kitchen Klatch
Chapter 38: Mistreated
Chapter 39: Money Talks, Dead People Don’t
Chapter 40: Coming In, Coming Out
Chapter 41: Vac Attack
Chapter 42: The End of the Demon
Chapter 43: Framed for Murder
Chapter 44: Catnipped
Chapter 45: The Truth Can’t Be Concealed
Chapter 46: Happy Days
Chapter 47: Home Sweet Home
Excerpt: Dead in the Doorway
Other St. Martin’s Paperbacks Titles by Diane Kelly
Praise for Diane Kelly’s Paw Enforcement series
About the Author
Copyright
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
DEAD AS A DOOR KNOCKER
Copyright © 2019 by Diane Kelly.
Excerpt from Dead in the Doorway copyright © 2019 by Diane Kelly.
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