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Two Dogs Lie Sleeping
It's early August in Rosedale, Tennessee, and July December Powell is alone at the historic Booth Mansion, putting the finishing touches on the Showhouse room she designed for tomorrow's grand opening. A loud noise draws her to the nursery, where a man lies dying. Not just any man, but Tom Ferris, the love of her life, who she hasn't seen since he disappeared with no explanation some fifteen years earlier. Who shot Tom in the back? What drove him away in the first place and made him stay away, even after his parents were killed in a car accident? What was he trying to tell July with his last breath? The gossip mill is in high gear in the small town of Rosedale, and July is the sister of Mae, a dog breeder and kennel owner who happens to be dating the sheriff, Ben Bradley. Ben's close relationship with the December family has thrown a wrench in his investigation, forcing him to rely on Detective Wayne Nichols, his deputies, and his office manager Dory to do most of the legwork. Meanwhile July's marriage is imploding, and Mae already has too much to deal with-including a new corgi puppy and Ben's four-year-old son. Mae is torn between loyalty to her boyfriend and her sister as she does her darndest to get the bottom of a case that just seems to involve more and more of their friends and neighbors. Two Dogs Lie Sleeping is Book 2 of the Mae December Mystery series, which began with One Dog Too Many.
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Two Dogs Lie Sleeping
It's early August in Rosedale, Tennessee, and July December Powell is alone at the historic Booth Mansion, putting the finishing touches on the Showhouse room she designed for tomorrow's grand opening. A loud noise draws her to the nursery, where a man lies dying. Not just any man, but Tom Ferris, the love of her life, who she hasn't seen since he disappeared with no explanation some fifteen years earlier. Who shot Tom in the back? What drove him away in the first place and made him stay away, even after his parents were killed in a car accident? What was he trying to tell July with his last breath? The gossip mill is in high gear in the small town of Rosedale, and July is the sister of Mae, a dog breeder and kennel owner who happens to be dating the sheriff, Ben Bradley. Ben's close relationship with the December family has thrown a wrench in his investigation, forcing him to rely on Detective Wayne Nichols, his deputies, and his office manager Dory to do most of the legwork. Meanwhile July's marriage is imploding, and Mae already has too much to deal with-including a new corgi puppy and Ben's four-year-old son. Mae is torn between loyalty to her boyfriend and her sister as she does her darndest to get the bottom of a case that just seems to involve more and more of their friends and neighbors. Two Dogs Lie Sleeping is Book 2 of the Mae December Mystery series, which began with One Dog Too Many.
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Two Dogs Lie Sleeping

Two Dogs Lie Sleeping

by Lia Farrell
Two Dogs Lie Sleeping
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Two Dogs Lie Sleeping

by Lia Farrell

Overview

It's early August in Rosedale, Tennessee, and July December Powell is alone at the historic Booth Mansion, putting the finishing touches on the Showhouse room she designed for tomorrow's grand opening. A loud noise draws her to the nursery, where a man lies dying. Not just any man, but Tom Ferris, the love of her life, who she hasn't seen since he disappeared with no explanation some fifteen years earlier. Who shot Tom in the back? What drove him away in the first place and made him stay away, even after his parents were killed in a car accident? What was he trying to tell July with his last breath? The gossip mill is in high gear in the small town of Rosedale, and July is the sister of Mae, a dog breeder and kennel owner who happens to be dating the sheriff, Ben Bradley. Ben's close relationship with the December family has thrown a wrench in his investigation, forcing him to rely on Detective Wayne Nichols, his deputies, and his office manager Dory to do most of the legwork. Meanwhile July's marriage is imploding, and Mae already has too much to deal with-including a new corgi puppy and Ben's four-year-old son. Mae is torn between loyalty to her boyfriend and her sister as she does her darndest to get the bottom of a case that just seems to involve more and more of their friends and neighbors. Two Dogs Lie Sleeping is Book 2 of the Mae December Mystery series, which began with One Dog Too Many.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781603819695
Publisher: Coffeetown Enterprises, Inc.
Publication date: 06/01/2014
Pages: 284
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.64(d)

About the Author


Lia Farrell is the pen name of the mother and daughter writing team of Lyn Farquhar and Lisa Fitzsimmons, who live in Michigan and Tennessee, respectively. Both are life-long readers who are also dog lovers. Lyn owns two Welsh corgis and Lisa has two pugs and a Siberian husky. Lisa works as a Muralist and Interior Designer and Lyn is a Professor of Medical Education. Two Dogs Lie Sleeping is the second novel in the Mae December Mystery series, which began with One Dog Too Many. For more information, go to liafarrell.net.

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She pushed Matthew's car seat out of the way. Carrying the dog beds under one arm and the Tater wriggling in the other, Mae walked into the kitchen. Popping the Tater into her crate, she asked her sister, "Should I put these two in the laundry room with the other dogs?"

"Yes, please." July was avoiding her eyes. "I was hoping you could keep them for me for a week or so."

Or so? Could this day get any better?

July followed her into the laundry room with Soot and Ricky. The puppies jumped happily on Tallulah, their mother, who was napping in her bed beside the utility sink. Tallulah growled. Mae set the dog beds down on the other side of the room.

"Listen, July, this might not be the best time. Matthew and Katie are upstairs right now and I'm expecting Ben any minute. I've got the Tater to potty train and Matthew's here all weekend."

"I'm sorry, Mae," July said. Her face was tight. "I'm going to the lake house. I need a break from Fred." She was frowning. "If you can't keep them, I understand. I just don't have a fenced area for them at the lake. The man who was going to build it can't get to it until September. He's all covered up with work this summer." July leaned against the wall and began to cry.

"Its fine, July, don't worry. I can keep them." Mae looked at her sister with alarm. July hadn't cried in front of her in years. Now, for the second time in three days, her normally self-contained big sister was dissolving in tears. July put the bag of kibble on top of Mae's dryer, unhooked the leashes from her exuberant young porgis and turned to leave the room.

Ben appeared in the doorway with a quizzical look on his face. "Hey, July. Thought we said 'no backsies' when you took these two in the spring."

"Funny," July said. She did not sound amused. Two spots of color appeared on her cheeks. "You know what, Ben? I sure would have appreciated a heads-up on the fact that you were sending your people to trash my house today."

Mae stepped forward, hands on hips. She glared at her boyfriend, who was staring at her sister. "Hello, Ben. Your son and his mother are upstairs. And I would have appreciated some notice about you having July's house torn up, too."

Ben looked at Mae. His face began to flush. "You can't be serious--either of you. This is a murder investigation. I don't let suspects know that we're going to be showing up with a warrant. That gives them time to hide evidence! I'm not going to compromise an investigation that I'm already getting grief about for my involvement with your family."

Her sister stepped around Ben as if he wasn't even there and walked out. In the silence, Mae heard the slam of the door.

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