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Laurien Berenson

aka Laurien Blair

Laurien Berenson is an American mystery writer. She writes the Melanie Travis mysteries, and is also the proprietor of Ashlyn Miniature Poodles in Kentucky.

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Romance

Series

Melanie Travis
   1. A Pedigree to Die For (1995)
   2. Underdog (1996)
   3. Dog Eat Dog (1996)
   4. Hair of the Dog (1997)
   5. Watchdog (1998)
   6. Hush Puppy (1999)
   7. Unleashed (2000)
   8. Once Bitten (2001)
   9. Hot Dog (2002)
   10. Best in Show (2003)
   11. Jingle Bell Bark (2004)
   12. Raining Cats and Dogs (2005)
   13. Chow Down (2006)
   14. Hounded To Death (2007)
   15. Doggie Day Care Murder (2008)
   16. Gone With the Woof (2013)
   17. Death of a Dog Whisperer (2014)
   18. The Bark Before Christmas (2015)
   A Christmas Howl (2015)
   19. Live and Let Growl (2016)
   20. Murder at the Puppy Fest (2017)
   21. Wagging through the Snow (2017)
   22. Ruff Justice (2018)
   23. Bite Club (2019)
   24. Here Comes Santa Paws (2019)
   25. Game of Dog Bones (2020)
   26. Howloween Murder (2020)
   27. Pup Fiction (2021)
   28. Show Me the Bunny (2022)
   29. Killer Cupid (2022)
   30. Pumpkin Spice Puppy (2024)

Peg and Rose
   1. Peg and Rose Solve a Murder (2022)
   2. Peg and Rose Stir Up Trouble (2023)
   3. Peg and Rose Play the Ponies (2024)

Novels

   Sweet Temptation (1984) (as by Laurien Blair)
   Between the Covers (1984) (as by Laurien Blair)
   That Special Magic (1985) (as by Laurien Blair)
   Taken By Storm (1985) (as by Laurien Blair)
   Come As You Are (1985)
   Double Dare (1986)
   Winner Take All (1987)
   Lucky in Love (1989)
   Talisman (1990)
   The Sweetheart Deal (1991)
   Night Cries (1992)
   Deep Cover (1994)

Collections

Christmas Dogs (2005)

Books containing stories by Laurien Berenson

Canine Crimes (1998)
Fifteen Thrilling Original Tales Starring German Shepherds, Irish Setters, Mastifs, Mutts, and Other Daring Dogs
edited by
Jeffrey Marks

Award nominations

	1999 Macavity Award for Best Mystery Short Story (nominee) : Sleeping Dogs Lie
	1998 Agatha Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : Sleeping Dogs Lie

Laurien Berenson recommends

A Cyclist's Guide to Crime & Croissants (2024)
(Cyclist's Guide Mystery, book 1)
Ann Claire
"I thoroughly enjoyed this cycling tour through the French countryside. Descriptions of the scenery were vivid enough to make me feel like part of the group, and the food was superbe! Tour owner, Sadie Greene, was both savvy and relatable as she wrangled a diverse set of cyclist suspects with aplomb. I'd be happy to follow her anywhere."

Murder with a Cherry on Top (2018)
(Lickety Splits Ice Cream Shoppe Mystery, book 1)
Cynthia Baxter
"Murder with a Cherry on Top is a sweet treat. I loved everything about the Hudson Valley setting, from the small-town ice cream shop to the organic cows. Cynthia Baxter's characters feel real enough to touch and her descriptions are mouthwatering. This book is best read with a spoon and a tub of ice cream nearby."

The Plot Is Murder (2017)
(Mystery Bookshop, book 1)
V M Burns
"A great addition to the ranks of cozy mysteries."