When celebrated international purse designer, Katherine Watson, hosts a gala for her Purse-onality Museum, she never expected the next day's headline to read: 'Murder at the Gala Premiere.' But after a dead body is found during the event, that's exactly what happened. Working to solve the murder, Katherine matches wits with local cop Jason Holmes and his K-9 partner, Hobbs. Although Holmes and Watson disagree often, they discover an undeniable attraction building between them. But they'll have to put their feelings on hold and focus on solving the murder, before Katherine becomes the killer's next knock off.

Provides an appreciation for and understanding of idioms and colorful phrases.

We cannot get enough of cats: from ancient times they have occupied a special place in many different cultures around the world. They have also generated a fascinating array of words, expressions and observations, as well as poems, books, movies, cartoons and artworks. In this witty and entertaining book, Max Cryer celebrates cats and all they have given to us. He describes the many words and expressions they have inspired, from ‘catnip’ and ‘catwalk’ to ‘the cat’s whiskers’ and ‘raining cats and dogs’, as well as famous cat characters like Garfield, Felix the Cat, The Cat in the Hat and Puss in Boots, songs as varied as ‘What’s New Pussycat?’ and ‘The Cats’ Duet’, and poems like ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’ and ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’. The cats owned by famous celebrities are described, from Elizabeth Taylor’s ‘Jeepers Creepers’ to Dr Johnson’s ‘Hodge’. In other chapters he explores cats’ attributes, the strength of their night vision and sense of smell, their sleep requirements, life expectancy and much more. Surprising facts – and spurious fictions – can be found on almost every page. Everything you ever wanted to know about cats can be enjoyed in this magnificent compendium of a book. It is a delight from beginning to end to be read with one on your lap.

DC Douglas graduated from Colorado State University with a journalism degree, and was formerly the editor of the Fronti ersman newspaper in Palmer, Alaska. He att ended graduate school at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, has worked as an Alaska State Park Ranger, owned a commercial salmon fi shing business in Bristol 8ay, and built over 250 homes as a contractor in his hometown of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He and his wife have bred Chesapeake Bay Retrievers for over 30 years. They currently share their ti me between Alaska and their Colorado ranch, where they raise Gypsy Vanner horses.

Kat Harper discovers murder and mayhem when she pays a visit to a local veterinary office. This time the victim turns out to be one of the vet techs, and somehow Kat finds herself involved in yet another homicide investigation. But between jealous coworkers and angry clients, Kat's not sure who had more motive. Will she be able to figure out who's guilty before she becomes a victim herself?

Designer Katherine Watson is enjoying a delectable frozen pistachio treat at Ginardo's beachside ice cream shop when her friend issues a playful dare. Katherine can't resist accepting the challenge and finds herself tasked with creating a designer purse out of pistachio shells. But the fun day takes a chilling turn when Katherine uncovers a clue in the ice cream store to a decades old missing persons case--and she suspects there may be a killer in their midst. Katherine is soon up to her shoulder bag in danger, but she's determined to see that a murderer gets his just desserts.

Brash TV reporter Kat Kowicki receives an ominous email that throws her into the high stakes conspiracy of John F. Kennedy's assassination. She turns for help to Federal Special Agents Eva Montanna and Griff Topping, who uncover a chilling shadow government threatening to tear down the very foundations of the American justice system.

Four women meet regularly for conversation over food and wine. Four women share their lives, their struggles, and their hopes for the future. From the death of a loved one to battling ex-husbands and rebellious teenagers to budding romance, they share it all. Four women, four lives . . . four friends.