Doggone Honeymoon - by Diane Wing (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In Doggone Honeymoon, newlyweds Autumn and Lieutenant Ray Reed's romantic getaway quickly turns into a chilling mystery when a lifeless body interrupts their Pocono Mountains tranquil retreat. With their loyal canine companions, Chrissy and Ace, by their side, they find themselves swept into a riveting murder investigation. As secrets unravel and suspicions mount, Autumn and Ray must navigate treacherous terrain - not only in the scenic mountains but also within the relationships of those living in the small town of Stroudsburg. Will they uncover the truth behind the ominous discovery at the dock, or will the shadows lurking in this idyllic setting threaten to shatter the community? Join Autumn, Ray, Chrissy, and Ace in this gripping tale of love, loyalty, and unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page.

BONUS: "Recipes Inspired by the Tall Tree Inn", "Book Club Questions", and a reprint of the debut book chapter!

"Together, Ray and Autumn face recent crises when a missing person situation becomes a complex series of mysteries and whodunnits. A bit of honeymoon sweet stuff and a whole lot of craziness-and, of course, Chrissy and Ace: their majestic and fabulous pet companions." -Molly G. Hamblin

"I really enjoyed meeting new characters and following the plot twists. Whenever a new character was introduced, I thought, "Oh, he/she is the killer!" only to find out I was wrong. I also suspected a few innocent characters and was truly surprised when the true murderer was revealed. I highly recommend this cute, cozy mystery." -Terri Chalmers, New Jersey

"I absolutely love Doggone Honeymoon, the fifth installment in Diane Wing's cozy mystery series. Grab a cup of tea, a soft blanket and set aside a Sunday afternoon to enjoy the suspenseful, jaw-dropping, intriguing plot twist with the lovable, huggable characters of Autumn, Chrissy, Ray and Ace." -Annette Sadelson, Maryland

"A killer is loose at Moonlight Lake. Diane Wing takes her Chrissy's Mysteries series to new heights in Doggone Honeymoon, a fresh and highly entertaining read with twists and turns that will surprise and confound even the most experienced reader's inner sleuth." -Maxine Ashcraft, California

Book #5 in the Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mysteries

Review Quotes

First responders are rarely really off the clock. Even on weekends or vacations, there is invariably a car at the side of the road, a person lost or injured, or a sudden bank robbery-happened more than once to me. Ray and Autumn face the recent crises together when a missing person situation becomes a complex series of mysteries and whodunnits. A bit of honeymoon sweet stuff, and a whole lot of craziness-and of course Chrissy and Ace the majestic and fabulous pet companions. -Molly G. Hamblin

The latest installment of the Chrissy the Shih Tzu cozy mysteries, finds Lieutenant Ray Reed and his wife of five months, Autumn Clarke Reed finally taking time to go on their honeymoon. They head to the Poconos with their two dogs, Chrissy and Ace, anticipating two weeks of rest, relaxation, good food, and intimacy. Instead, on their first day in a quaint, cozy cabin on a lake, a dead body floats in the water a few yards away from their dock. I really enjoyed meeting new characters and following the plot twists. Every time a new character was introduced, I thought, "Oh, he/she is the killer!" only to find out I was wrong. I also suspected a few innocent characters and was truly surprised when the true murderer was revealed. I highly recommend this cute, cozy mystery.-Terri Chalmers, New Jersey

I absolutely love Doggone Honeymoon, the fifth installment in Diane Wing's cozy mystery series. Grab a cup of tea, a soft blanket and set aside a Sunday afternoon to enjoy the light-suspenseful, jaw-dropping, intriguing plot twist with lovable, huggable characters of Autumn and Chrissy, Ray and Ace. You don't have to be a dog lover to appreciate these mysterious adventures of whodunnit! -Annette Sadelson, Maryland

I am always amazed by Diane's plot-twisting murder mysteries. Her storyline makes me suspect every single character at least once until I am still genuinely surprised to find out who dunnit in the end! -Antoinette B. Leonardtown, MD

A killer is loose at Moonlight Lake. Diane Wing takes her Chrissy's Mysteries series to new heights in Doggone Honeymoon, a fresh and highly entertaining read with twists and turns that will surprise and confound even the most experienced reader's 'Inner Sleuth.' This book will keep you spellbound until the final page is turned. Prepare to limit unnecessary interruptions while enjoying this exciting new cozy mystery. Autumn and her new husband, Ray Reed, set off for a peaceful long-awaited honeymoon at Moonlight Lake with their canine companions, Chrissy the Shih Tzu and Ace, the retired German Shepherd police dog. Their tranquil holiday quickly becomes a grim working vacation when Ace finds the body of a local woman floating in the lake near their rented cabin. Ray and Autumn join forces with the Stroudsburg Police to assist the investigation, and quickly uncover odd and complicated relationships between the colorful local residents who all harbor their own secrets and possible motives. Don't miss this book! Join Autumn, Ray, Chrissy, and Ace as they uncover the many secrets hidden in plain sight, find the murderer, and enjoy their Doggone Honeymoon! -Maxine Ashcraft, California

This series has a calming effect on me. The author does a wonderful job of writing a page-turning mystery that you can get lost in for hours. Even though it is a work of fiction, when you put the book down you feel renewed. There is a lot of character development in this series and I enjoy seeing how the characters have developed throughout. I am looking forward to seeing where the author takes the series next! -Marie McNary, A Cozy ExperienceI loved getting to know the characters better, their interactions and the motives that drive them. The dogs however need a special mention from the stoic guardian Ace to the adorable, clue-sniffing Chrissy and their utter commitment to the humans that they have taken under their paw. -Krystyna's Reviews