I adored this book and really love the cover! This was a charming read and I couldn’t help but smile each time I saw the cover with the cute dog on it. Yes, I would totally review this book with four stars without the cover but the cover certainly makes it stand out.

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This is book 2 in the Pet Palace Mystery series and is easily read as a stand alone. This story features an abandoned Pug on the lighthouse just off shore of Lewes, Delaware. Book 1, Stay calm and Collie on introduces us to Sue and Lady Agatha who own the Buckingham Pet Palace, a boutique pet store supplying tourists and locals in the small beach community. Someone breaks into the shop and while Sue and the sheriff are investigating the robbery and rescuing the Pug, someone drops off a dead body in her driveway. Good story and lots of info on the featured pet. Animal lovers will devour the story. I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Sue Patrick and Lady Anthea Fitzwalter are co-owners of a doggy daycare/spa, Buckingham Pet Palace in the seaside town of Lewes, Delaware. In this book, Anthea is visiting Sue, and will teach a few doggie classes while there. Just before Anthea arrives, Buckingham Pet Palace is broken into, and some gourmet dog food is stolen. In addition, about the same time, someone dumps a pug at the town lighthouse, which Sue and the local sheriff rescue. Next, the thief moves on to Sue’s house, where a local worker from the town deli is killed. How are these events connected? Sue, Anthea and her friends jump right into the murder investigation, much to the dismay of the local Sheriff, John Turner, trying to piece together exactly what is going on in their normally quiet seaside town.

I requested this book because I saw that it was a doggie story, and, being a dog lover, I am always interested in doggie stories. However, in the case of this book, there is a dog, a famous pug, involved, but the animal is really not an integral part of the story, remaining on the periphery. The story focuses to the largest extent on the murder investigation and Sue and her friends’ involvement. As I read, I wondered what Sue, the “super girl”, would do next, since the author portrayed her as the end-all of just about everything. The author has portrayed her as strong, smart and perhaps too perfect and involved to be realistic. I concluded the sheriff had issues, though they are never really brought out. He came across as a nothing burger throughout the story, and I wondered how or why he just let Sue and her friends step right into his investigation, ending up doing most of it. I am not sure I would want him as sheriff in my town, as I saw little competence or involvement in what should rightly have been his area of interest. Sue led the charge throughout the entire book, and he just sort of went along for the ride. There was also a sideline story about artifacts retrieved from a long-ago sunken ship in the town port, which never did get totally resolved and had little or no part in the murder, so I felt it was a bit unnecessary. The characters were many, and none, in my opinion, were well developed. In fact, I left the book wondering just who Sue Patrick, Lady Anthea and the sheriff really were. I could come up with no visuals or concrete insights into their personalities. Perhaps all this was covered in the first book, which I have not read, but a little back story would have helped. In conclusion, this is an okay book–just not a good, involved doggie story or mystery, in my opinion, with far too many characters, and a book that read choppy. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

I stopped reading about 25% in. I didn’t read the first book so that may be why I found this story too disjointed. There was a robbery, abandoned dog and a murder all within the first few pages. I thought the story would flesh out soon after but it just was too much at times. I gave it an extra star because I absolutely love the cover.

I love pugs and I am owned by two pugs and this book was a great story, good for a quick read over the weekend. I have never any stories by this author, but I am so glad I did.

A great cozy mystery, with cute pets and a little bit of Royalty thrown in to keep the story moving. Great characters, good plot that will make readers want the next install ment.

Support Your Local Pug by Lane Stone is the 2nd book in A Pet Palace Mystery series.
Sue Patrick is the owner of Pet Palace, an upscale doggy daycare and spa, who caters to the rich clients in Lewes, Delaware. Sue gets a call during the night because someone has broken in. Shortly after that Sue helps rescue a pug that was abandon at a lighthouse island. When she finally gets home that night, there is a murdered body dumped on her driveway. What is going on? Sue is determined to get to the bottom. Honestly I liked the first book in the series, Stay Calm and Collie On, more that this book, but I like this book enough to continue on with the series. I love the unique people and situations in this book. I found this book to be a quick read, that keep me guessing until the end. If you love cozy mysteries, I recommend this book/series.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I really enjoyed this second installment in this series, especially the cute Pug that turned out to be central in the story line. I got to visit Lewes, DE again on pages, but the more I hear about it, the more I would love to visit it for real, since unlike a lot of cozy mystery settings, it's a real place.

What starts out as a murder mystery for Sue and her business partner/new friend Lady Anthea, may also turn into a case of dognapping. With her good friend the police chief John Turner somewhat approving of what she investigates this time, Sue has to make herself think that their good friend Rick's father, Martin, may be guilty--of something. Sue can't bring herself to think Martin could commit murder. He was such a character! He would only talk to Sue, and give fake answers as well as fake cry when John interrogated him. Martin was a good comic relief. Now to find a killer who may or may not know where Sue lives without getting herself killed first!

This was another good mystery, a little bit confusing at times, but it all sorted itself out towards the end. There were lots of things to wrap up and I was glad to find that everything was taken care of and explained at the end. Will John ever get his elusive date with Sue? I guess we'll just have to keep reading and find out! I saw that there's a third book coming next May and while it seems like a long wait, I noticed that the first and second books also had the same amount of time in between. I had only discovered the series recently, so I didn't have to wait long to read this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher and would like to thank them for letting me take care of my Pet Palace fix a little early. Release date is August 28, 2018.

A delight to be back at the Pet Place (I mean Palace). A light, entertaining and enjoyable series. Yes, it contains some serious happenings and subjects, touched upon but not dwelt on. As a bit of an Anglophile the Lady from England character adds special meaning for me. Light hints of romance, but all done with fun, not steam. I look forward to reading the next one in this series.

Support Your Local Pug is a cute little mystery. I didn't realize that it was the second in the series until after I'd started reading It, and while I was able to read it well enough as a stand alone, I do think reading the first book would provide some better understanding of the backstory. Overall the book was enjoyable with a few minor pacing issues. I think cozy lovers (especially ones who enjoy four-legged additions in their reading) will like it.

Support Your Local Pug is the second installment in A Pet Palace Mystery series but can be read as a standalone.
There is a break-in in Sue's Pat Palace but there is no real damage. She gets pulled into saving an abandoned pug at the lighthouse and comes back home to find a bidy in her own driveway. With the help of Lady Anthea,her royal business partner Sue embarks on the quest for truth.
Maybe because this is the first book in the series I have read I found the beginning quite confusing as I could not get head or tail of everybody's name and roles.
I liked bit of romance and the fact that dogs play vital role. Clever plot but it could be better executed.

Support Your Local Pug by Lane Stone was a good addition to this cozy series but not as good as the first book in this series.

Sue Patrick is called to Buckingham's Pet Palace early one morning due to a break-in. On her way to the store Chief John turner calls her about another problem. It only gets more complicated with several threads spinning out from there. The plot was slower paced this time but that could be because of the different mystery threads that seemed to happen at the beginning. I was very glad to see Lady Anthea return to the Pet Palace as I love seeing the town, the people and the myriad of situations that occur from her point of view. There were plenty of suspects, clues and twists to keep me off track until the reveal which did surprise me. I do look forward to reading more in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book from Lyrical Underground via NetGalley. All of the above opinions are my own. My rating is 3.5 stars.

Who would abandon a precious pug at a lighthouse on Delaware Bay? And, who would break into Buckingham Pet Palace and steal only high end puppy food? The most puzzling mystery of all - who would dump a dead body in front of Sue Patrick's garage? Come along with Sue, aided by her band of cohorts and her hot LEO boyfriend as they attempt to ascertain who, and more importantly, why!

In the interest of full disclosure, I received a free digital copy of this title to review.

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Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot. I really like the characters and the town. I found some of the tying up of loose ends a bit clumsy.

I enjoy all things pet-related in the Pet Palace Cozy series. The returning cast of characters in book two is enjoyable, and I love protagonist Sue Patrick’s schnauzer, Abby. Lady Anthea’s presence livens up the scenes as I get to know her better.

The writing in the first third of this story seemed disjointed and, therefore, confusing. The last half was better. I definitely enjoyed the debut book much better. However, the plot of Support Your Local Pug does have interesting moments via the mystery path, plus some humor.

I reviewed a digital arc from NetGalley and Kensington Lyrical Press. Thank you.

Support Your Local Pug is the second book in Lane Stone’s Pet Palace Mystery series. I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the previous one. I think there are too many named characters, the plot was somewhat confusing, and the storyline didn’t flow smoothly. I would recommend reading the first book in this series, Stay Calm and Collie On, before reading this one and even then, you might find yourself confused.

Sue Patrick and Lady Anthea Fitzwalter are the owners of an upscale doggy daycare and spa, Buckingham Pet Palace, which is located in the seaside town of Lewes, Delaware. Anthea is visiting from England to teach trick and agility classes. A break-in occurs at Buckingham Pet Palace, a dog sighting is reported at an uninhabited lighthouse, dog food is stolen from Raw-k &Roll, and the body of William Berger, commonly known as Billy B., an opera singing deli man, is found in front of Sue’s garage. In between running Buckingham Pet Palace, dog training sessions, and trying to help the town keep possession of the bottom of a South African wine bottle that is an artifact from a sunken British supply ship, Sue and Lady Anthea try to help Sheriff John Turner figure out who is responsible for all the mayhem that occurred in Lewes.

I received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it.

Maybe because I came into this series after several books, but I found the plot confusing and unnecessarily complicated. I also think there were too many characters named who were just peripheral to the storyline. I have no idea what Sue looks like and anything about her. I wonder what the issue with Chief John Turner is. It is never really resolved or explained. I don't think I have the patience to go back and read the others in the series.

I just adore any story that has animals in it, but this series totally adds something extra! I love the Pet Palace, and how the main character just can't help herself when it comes to animals. A break in, a rescue, and a murder all adds to a wonderful story you cannot help but get lost in!

Fresh, fun and never formulaic, Lane Stone’s Buckingham Pet Palace mysteries are always a delightful read. Sue Patrick and Lady Anthea Fitzwalter are well matched, easily up to the task whether it be running their business or tracking down a murderer. And their newest case may be the most complex yet.

Support Your Local Pug begins with a Gordian knot of events occurring one after the other. There is a break- in at Buckingham Pet Palace. A pug is discovered at an uninhabited lighthouse. While Sue is rescuing the pug from the lighthouse, someone attempts to break into her home. The driver of the car escapes, leaving a dead body on Sue’s driveway. That is before Howard Fourie, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist starts making waves.

Dogs play a vital role, but there are plenty of interesting people as well. Support Your Local Pug has a complex plot that works well and is easy to accept. There is even a little development on the romance front. All in all, Support Your Local Pug is a great cozy that will definitely appeal to animal lovers and mystery lovers alike.

5 / 5

I received a copy of Support Your Local Pug from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

— Crittermom