I'm enjoying these cozy mysteries even though I've never considered myself a fan of bunnies. But I love reading these to see what he bunny gets up to.

This book was just as good as the first one I read in the series. It's quite original having a bunny help solve crimes. Usually it's a cat and sometimes a dog, but never a bunny until this series by J.M. Griffin. When I sat down to read this 2nd book in the series, it had been quite awhile since I'd read the first one. It felt like I was getting to know all the characters for the first time. Jules is such a great character. She's well-written and is the type of protagonist that readers want to see succeed. You'd think all cozy mystery sleuths are, but some authors kind of make their sleuths seem difficult. And Bun is the perfect partner for her. The murder mystery was very well-written and actually I couldn't put the book down. I read it all in one day because I just had to know what happened next. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in the series and see what new mysteries Jules and Bun get involved in next.

I love the Jules and Bun mystery series. In this book, Jules and Bun solve the murder of Evelyn Montgomery, a guest at a birthday party. Bun is a telepathic rabbit and I just love him. They work to solve the murder with the blessings of the sheriff who normally doesn't want Jules involved. Fun read and a great series.

Synopsis:

Things get pretty hare-y when rabbit rescue and rehab expert Jules Bridge and her brilliant bunny go undercover to catch a murderer hiding in plain sight . . .

When Juliette “Jules” Bridge began caring for rabbits on her beloved Fur Bridge Farm in rural New Hampshire, she never imagined she'd be solving murders with one of them. Not only can her black-and-white rabbit, Bun, communicate with her telepathically, he happens to be a pretty sharp sleuth. Bun comes along as part of a petting pen for a birthday celebration—but for one of the guests, the fun is soon over. Evelyn Montgomery is found lying in the bushes with a knife in her chest, and the distraught hostess begs Jules to help . . .

To her surprise, so does Sheriff Jack Carver—who usually discourages Jules from getting involved in criminal investigations. But now she's drafted at the last minute to fill in for Evelyn as a judge at a rabbit show, and Jack wants her to go undercover. Yet as she and Bun expose the dark—albeit fluffy—underbelly of the world of rabbit competition, a killer is ready to act as judge, jury, and executioner . . . (Goodreads)

Review:

The characters are well rounded and well developed. Jules and Bun work well together and they are ready to solve the murder. They have help from Sheriff Jack Carter, who wants them to go undercover at a rabbit show, just perfect for Jules and Bun. They will need to put their thinking caps on and hopefully they can figure it out before it is too late. Bun will have to get into some tricky situations if they want to solve this one.

The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick easy read. The mystery was well plotted and there were enough clues to sift through and suspects to consider.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery, with a touch of fantasy. I cannot wait to see what adventure awaits Jules and Bun next.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.

In Who's Dead, Doc Jules and Bun are at it again. Jules is at a birthday party as she has set up a petting pen for it with her rabbits. Things go wrong when Jules and Bun find the body of Evelyn Montgomery. Bun can't wait to start solving the crime but Jules is not so sure but then Sheriff Carter actually asks Jules if she could help because he was short handed and she is in a place that she could help. Evelyn was going to be a judge at a pet show and Jules was going to enter the show but the rabbit she was entering gets sick, so she is asked to be a judge. This puts her in even a better place to snoop with Bun.

She about gives Sheriff Carter a heart attack with how many times she almost gets herself in some serious trouble as someone is really not wanting her to snoop. She also holds back some info from the Sheriff making him a bit upset but in the end they figure out whodunit. 

Again I really loved Bun he is just so cute! Though sometimes I think he likes trying to figure things out a bit to much and that gets Jules in trouble. I really like Jules though and love how much she loves her rabbits and her farm. I really like the Sheriff and his wife, plus Jules friends. It just has a fun cast of characters. It really had a good mystery as I had a hard time figuring it out and didn't have the whole things figured out but parts of it. 

I think this is starting to be a new favorite series as it's just a lot of fun! Recommend it!

Jules and Bun are such a great team. I mean, a crime solving telepathic rabbit? How could it not be fun??

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book, which I voluntarily chose to review.

Who’s Dead, Doc? by J.M. Griffin is the second book of the cozy Jules & Bun Mystery series. As with most cozy series each book in this series will contain it’s own mystery that will be solved within the book so they all may be read as a standalone or in any order if choosing to do so. While this series mainly falls into the cozy mystery genre it does have a touch of fantasy to it in the fact it has a talking bunny helping the protagonist solve crime.

In the first book of the series, Left Fur Dead, readers were introduced to Juliette “Jules” Bridge who is the owner of Fur Bridge Farm in New Hampshire which she has lovingly turned into a rescue for rabbits. Jules is willing to take on any rabbit needing her care and rehabilitates those injured or abused.

While Jules tends to all those in her care she does share a special connection with one particular bunny named Bun. When Jules first took in Bun she didn’t think it was possible but Bun is able to speak with Jules telepathically which allows Bun to help Jules solve another murder when one of the guests at a birthday celebration is found with a knife in the chest.

The Jules & Bun Mystery series is of course another of those quirky and comedic cozies that I am most drawn to and end up loving. Jules is a likable enough lead but of course Bun is the one stealing the show most of the time and I can’t help but love him. If you like cozies with a little twist to them allowing them to step out of the ordinary then this would be one series to try.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

I enjoy cozy mysteries but was looking for something a little different than my usual list of favorites. Boy, is this different! But I found myself thoroughly entertained and rooting out loud for this cast of unusual detectives. The main character is a rabbit enthusiast with a telepathic bunny as her sidekick! I know, sounds a little weird but JM Griffin makes the stories work. As you follow the main characters from crime scene to clues, it's clear that the author enjoys her work and has a very active imagination. I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one.

Great followup to the first book in the series. Bun is such a unique character! A well planned mystery that kept me guessing until the very end. A fun series that I will be sure to read more of!

Dollycas’s Thoughts

Juliette “Jules” Bridge and her very special rabbit, Bun, are back and are hopping right into another murder case.

Jules brings her bunnies to a child’s birthday party but before the cake is even served one of the adult guests is found dead in the bushes. Evelyn Montgomery was well known in the rabbit world and Jules had met her when she inquired about having one of her rabbits, Petra, participating in an upcoming contest. With Evelyn out of the picture, Jules has been asked to take her place as a judge for the event. Sheriff Jack Carver is thrilled to have her on the scene with most of his suspects and actually asks her to keep her eyes and ears open and report back to him. Little does he know it will be Bun going undercover in places Jules can’t. His special talents put him in unique places where he uncovers some vital clues.

When I started Left Fur Dead a rabbit sidekick took a little getting used to but starting Who’s Dead, Doc? it seemed absolutely normal. Bun communicates with Jules telepathically but can do so much more. He is also one smart bunny, with clever ideas. Bun does find himself in a perilous situation the hikes up the suspense nicely. His rescuer Jules clearly loves all her rabbits and takes such good care of them but Bun is her special pet. Fur Bridge Farm is quite a place with a vet on-site and a wonderful yarn shop. Veterinarian Jess and Jules have become great friends. In fact, there share some delicious sounding meals quite often. Jules also has a couple of young helpers with fantastic ideas. The characters have all grown since the first book and continue to evolve. The dialogue is realistic, but the interactions between Jules and Bun are priceless.

Who’s Dead, Doc? takes us into the world of Rabbit Shows. I didn’t even know these were a thing but shouldn’t really have been so surprised. The victim crossed paths with many in the rabbit world that really weren’t melancholy about her being dead. The plot twisted around revealing several suspects. There were also some “hare-raising” moments that turned things in a new direction. I loved that the sheriff and Jules worked together for the most part. His wife seemed to influence him to see Jules in a new light and that was refreshing.

Ms. Griffin has written a very entertaining story with charming characters. Who Dead, Doc? is a fine addition to this series and I am looking forward to my next visit with Jules and Bun.

I love this series! I love that Jules can communicate with Bun the rabbit and he helps her out with the mysteries she is trying to solve. Using a bunny to help solve crimes is unique in the world of cozies and with this series it really works.

Jules is a great character and her judging a rabbit contest in this story made it so much fun! I'm hoping that in the stories to come she will share her and Bun's secret with Jessica.

4.8 stars

I voluntarily reviewed this book on Netgalley.

Princess Fuzzypants here: As a Maine Coon, I am partial to stories with kitties but I also love bunny tales. In this series Jules and her rabbit Bun communicate through telepathy and together they make a pawsome team. Jules runs a rabbit rescue farm and saved Bun from her former owner who thought he was the devil’s spawn just because he could speak to her. Pfft! What an evil and silly woman.
This time Jules and Bun enter into the world of Rabbit Shows. Oh boy. The backstabbing and intrigue would make any respectable rabbit thump his or her feet in warning. She is further embroiled when she is asked to replace a judge who was murdered at a party where Jules and her bunnies were entertaining. The lady who hired her is the prime suspect and asks Jules to investigate. Then her friend/nemesis, Jack Carver, asks her to keep her eyes and ears open during the show. Of course, Jules approaches this with her usual energy but when she is attacked and Bun is bunny-napped, there is no way she is going to back off.
She gets into all sorts of trouble and danger but she and Bun do reveal the killer and the motive is quite tangled up in some very wild relationships. There is a lot going on but it is a fun read and Bun is a great character.
Five purrs and two paws up.

This series is starting to be a favorite. i loved the first installment and I loved this one.
It's an engrossing and entertaining read, a well written cozy mystery with an excellent cast of characters and a solid mystery that kept me guessing.
I appreciated the style of writing and the storytelling.
A fun read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to Kensington Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

I have not read the first book in this series but did not feel I needed to read it to be able to enjoy this book, the mystery was interesting and the characters are very likeable

Who’s Dead, Doc? By J.M. Griffin
Book #2: Jules and Bun Mystery Series
Source: NetGalley and Kensington Publishing
Rating: 4½/5 stars

Jules Bridge is not a cop, nor is she a detective, yet, much to the great consternation of the local sheriff, she is a curious human with a knack for sussing out the truth of a situation. To be fair, some of her sussing out is aided by her constant companion, Bun, a rescued rabbit who can communicate telepathically with Jules. While the sheriff has often warned Jules off her investigations and poking about, he has also had to admit there are simply things she can do and find out that he cannot.

While the sheriff isn’t happy about bringing a civilian into his investigations, he currently has a case on his hands that is going nowhere quickly. While no one in town particularly misses Evelyn Montgomery, they do want to know who plunged a knife deep into her chest during a child’s birthday party. Jules and Bun were at the party so, to the sheriff’s way of thinking, they are the perfect pair to start asking questions and rooting out information. What’s more, Evelyn Montgomery was actively involved in the local, upcoming rabbit show which gives Jules and Bun a perfect place to start asking their questions.

The rabbit show is truly an eye-opener for both Jules and Bun. Not only do they discover how awful the shows can be, but they also discover that no one liked Evelyn Montgomery, especially not her colleagues. In fact, the more digging Jules does, the more suspects she uncovers. Narrowing down the field of suspects is going to take some super-sleuthing which leads Jules and Bun to a little breaking and entering, a little kidnapping, a little rescuing, and a lot of blackmail. Yes, Evelyn Montgomery was not a nice person and, even in death she is causing awful things to happen.

The Bottom Line: Round two of the Jules and Bun Mystery series was even more entertaining than the first. The training wheels have come off and Jules and Bun are officially sleuths! I found this book to be a bit more complex than the first and that is because the author has already largely set the scene in the first book. This time around, there is not as much to explain and describe which leaves more time and space for sleuthing and shenanigans. With that said, this isn’t a frivolous read at all, simply a more detailed and complex story that I found wholly engaging. The characters – especially Bun! – are evolving and growing in their confidence and are supported by a cast of generally likeable minor characters. Once again, the setting is idyllic, the pace is just the right speed, the story is just complex enough to keep you guessing, and the characters are the highlight of the whole shebang! I am absolutely on board with this series and can’t wait to see what kind of mischief Bun and Jules get into next.

It’s the first book I read in the Jules & Bun series, and it can be read as a standalone. It’s based on a quirky concept since Jules can communicate with Bun, her rabbit.  It’s an easy read. A cosy mystery with an unexpected ending. Overall, I was annoyed by the insufficient formatting in the Kindle version (erratic sentence breaks, and so on). Also, the file lacked a TOC. A pity because it’s useful to know how much time is left when reading a chapter, and to navigate freely if necessary.

I enjoyed the previous book and am glad to say that this one isn't suffering from sophomore slump. It's as much fun as Left Fur Dead. Having always wanted a rabbit as a child and being told no, I have a soft spot for them. Jules rescues bunnies that have been abused or abandoned, some staying with her and others getting placed in furrever homes. One of the activities for them is doing tricks at events like kids birthday parties and that is how this case starts for the fun pair of sleuths, Jules and her telepathic bunny sidekick, Bun .During the festivities one of the guests turns up dead and Jules is asked to help find the killer. Though the police probably should tell Jules to stay out of it her knowledge of rabbits and all things associated with rabbits make her the person they need on the case.
With help from Bun, Jules follows the killers trail and tries not to become the next victim. I sure learned a lot about rabbits. Though I knew that they could be trained to do tricks I learned a whole lot about rabbit shows. I would love to enter Jules's world and volunteer to care for her rabbits. Just let me stay on the sidelines when the bodies show up. Jules and Bun do a great job as a pair.
The mystery was a satisfying puzzle with a good supporting cast and enough clues to keep me guessing. It was the perfect rainy day escape.
My thanks to the publisher, Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

Amateur sleuths Jules and Bun, her telepathic rabbit, return in Who’s Dead, Doc?

Running a rabbit rescue farm and a store offering yarn and classes seems like a lot of work on their own. But when Jules is asked to look into the murder of nasty Evelyn by the hostess of the birthday party where it occurred, she jumps in with both feet. Evelyn argued with both the hostess and Jules just a few minutes before being stabbed and shoved in the bushes. Good thing Jules has a telepathic rabbit sidekick to assist with the investigation. Bun has better hearing than a human detective but also a strong belief in his “superpowers”.

I previously read the first book in the series, Left Fur Dead. I thought the lack of clues made the murderer impossible to guess. In Who’s Dead, Doc?, the murderer seems too obvious. It was so easy that I originally thought it was a red herring so I was disappointed when the obvious suspect was revealed as the killer at the end. However, I did enjoy the interplay between Bun and Jules. The setting at a rabbit competition was innovative too. Unfortunately, I read cozy mysteries for the mystery too so 3 stars.

Thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is such a delightful series ! I loved Jules and Bun. This is the second in series of what I predict will be a successful long running cozy series. I have read the first in series and adore this series. Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity.

Jules is a favorite character of mine as she runs a rabbit rescue and rehabilitation farm, Fur Bridge Farm. She is devoted to the care of the rabbits and a advocate for their care and safety. She holds classes on rabbit car and even how to do spinning with their fur. I love how the author incorporates the care she takes with each rabbit for their well being. As a animal advocate I appreciate this series as the author brings attention to the advocacy for rabbits and how so many are abandon by their owners.

Jules and her adorable side kick bunny "Bun" have a secret as she communicates with Bun telepathically/I love their relationship and conversations. Bun has helped Jules already solve one murder . Bun travels with Jules in a pouch and is known throughout town for their loving relationship. Its their special bond that Bun has with Jules that helps them both solve another crime. This communication lends much humor when Bun communicates with Jules when others are present. I love this fun side of this cozy series.

In this next in series Jules is attending a Birthday Party with some of her rabbits. Part of her advocacy for rabbits is education and she enjoys taking them to events and teaching people about their care. When a murder occurs Bun and Jules are once again on the case. She is asked to step up and help as she is friends with the local detective. Bun is a great help as they piece together clues to solve a complicated case.

I love this charming series that has a theme of animal advocacy and love for animals. Jules is a favorite charcter and savvy at solving crimes. The mystery was well crafted with twist and turns to keep me guessing. I look forward to the next in series.

competition, law-enforcement, amateur-sleuth, murder-investigation, theft

Excellent cozy with lots learned about the care and other things about bunnies that is not pedantic. The star of the book is Bun, a delightful bunny owned by Jules who runs Fur Bridge Farm and can talk with her telepathically. It's a good plot with solid characters and even a bunny-napping! Besides the good read, there is lots about using spinning wheels to turn bunny (and other fur) into yarn for knitting, bunny care and rehab when owners tire of their pet, and, most surprising, bunny competition events including agility (think Westminster Dog Shows!). Loved this cozy with a twist!
I requested and received a free ebook copy from Kensington Books via NetGalley. Thank you!