BELINDA BLAKE AND THE WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING

Belinda Blake and the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing 

(An Exotic Pet-Sitter Mystery)

by Heather Day Gilbert

 Belinda Blake and the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Belinda Blake and the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series 

Lyrical Press (October 1, 2019) 

Number of Pages ~195 

Digital ASIN: B07M75GGX4

Exotic pet-sitter Belinda Blake is nervous about her new job at the White Pine Wolf Preserve, but it turns out that the care and feeding of wild carnivores may be the least dangerous part of the gig . . .

Pet-sitter Belinda Blake is no stranger to dealing with wild animals, but she’s wary when the owner of the Greenwich, Connecticut, preserve asks her to help out with her “fluffy darlings.” Her caution seems justified on her very first day, when she discovers a tour guide—dead, bloodied, and surrounded by wolves in the enclosure.

Was it death by predator or something more sinister? The body count rises, but something’s not adding up. As she gets to know the rescued wolves and wolf-dog hybrids better, Belinda realizes that her human colleagues are not above suspicion. With help from her own “pack”—her pregnant sister, Red the chauffeur/bodyguard, and hunky farmer Jonas—Belinda is hot on the killer’s tail, but if she doesn’t find him soon, he’ll do more than muzzle her to keep the truth from escaping.

 Once again Belinda Blake has bitten off more than she can chew as an exotic pet sitter. Fortunately, in the previous book, she made some valuable friendships, as at times it seems as if no one has Belinda's back. Reputation and finances seem to be recurring themes in this dangerous novel.
The mysterious Stone the Fifth has taken off to find himself leaving his chauffeur at Belinda's disposal. Good thing as she gets a much needed job offer at a wild wolf preserve. It is only a short term job and she will not be doing it alone. How difficult and dangerous can it be? There have been no past troubles.
Belinda should know things are not going to go as smoothly as they seem when she is encouraged to sign an extensive contract and the preserve owner disappears almost before the ink is dry. The staff all seem to have secrets, but seem nice enough for strangers. And they are doing admirable work.

Lots of twists and turns as the body count rises. Belinda could just refuse to go back, but that is not her nature. Her personal relationships also seem to get a work-out through this book.
With her sister going a little stir-crazy on maternity bed-rest and a book club friend giving off mixed messages, and mother issues happening for several characters, this was a five star read.

The ending sets us up for wanting more, with unanswered questions.

About Heather Day Gilbert

  Heather Day Gilbert, an ECPA Christy award finalist and Grace award winner, writes contemporary mysteries and Viking historicals.
Her novels feature small towns, family relationships, and women who aren’t afraid to protect those they love.
 Like Belinda Blake, Heather plays video games, although so far she hasn't done any exotic pet-sitting or hunted any murderers.

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