Kneading to Die by Liz Mugavero is the first book in the Pawsitively Organic Mystery series. It was a pleasantly cute cozy mystery. I'm looking forward to continuing the series soon. To start, the audiobook was narrated by Ann Marie Lee and I loved her voice for it. The plot was fun and engaging. I adored Stan's maine coon! I liked Stan but I do think a lot of the characters seemed kind of bland. I like really deep and complex characters in a cozy to go along with the slower plot. But overall this was an enjoyable read perfect for a rainy day.

Thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

An incredible book with wonderful characters and a beautiful setting. It will keep you guessing until the end.

I just finished "Kneading to Die" and it’s a quaint read perfect for fans of pet-themed whodunits!

Stan Connor moves to a sleepy Connecticut town to start her dream business: baking organic pet treats. But when the town vet turns up dead, and Stan becomes the prime suspect, she has to sniff out the real killer to clear her name. 🐶🍪

While the premise was charming and the animal antics adorable, the plot didn’t quite grab me. I won’t be continuing the series, but if you love cozy mysteries with a pet twist, this one’s worth a look!

Such a great read that was exciting, positive and moving in all the right ways! A thoroughly great read especially for a sunday afternoon! ENJOY!

I really enjoy this animal cozy mystery series. I had previously read this book in paperback and it was fun to revisit in audiobook. The characters and pets are really entertaining and it has a fun mystery.

I gave Kneading to Die four stars

Maybe the best thing that ever happened to Kristan "Stan" Connor was losing her high-stress public relations job. Now there's plenty of time to spend in her sleepy new Connecticut town working on her dream: baking healthy, organic pet treats!

Before long the neighborhood dogs are escaping their yards to show up at Stan's doorstep, begging for the kinds of special homemade treats her Maine coon cat Nutty loves so much. And Stan's pet-loving neighbors are thrilled with the new organic options available to their furry family members. But not everyone loves Stan and her newfangled organic ways...

It seems Carole Morganwick, the town vet, is from the old school of pet care. But when Stan swallows her pride and brings a very unwilling Nutty in for a checkup, she not only finds Carole dead under a pile of kibble. . .but also that she's in the dog house as the prime suspect! Finding the real killer and clearing her name will require some seriously surreptitious sniffing around. . .and hopefully, curiosity won't kill this innocent cat!

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Such a cute cozy with many charming friends – both furry and non-furry.

This is not a new release since it was published a couple of years ago. The audio however is new, and I really liked the narrator.
I really liked the quirky friend and connected well with all the other characters. The mystery was interesting and I did not figure out whodunit. There are 7 more books in the series and I hope they will come out as audiobooks as well, since I very much would like to continue listening to this series.

Thank you, NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Kristan "Stan" Connor has just moved to a small town after being fired from her PR job. Almost immediately after she arrives, she begins to meet several of the townspeople, including the town vet who invites her to bring her cat Nutty in for a checkup. But, when Stan arrives at the vet's office, she finds the vet dead. This book describes the aftermath, including Stan's quest to clear her name. I found the narration easy to listen to and the characters were mildly interesting, though not exceptional. The inclusion of cats and dogs lent an additional spark of interest. Overall, it was entertaining and a typical cozy mystery.

Thanks to Tantor Audio and NetGalley for providing an advance review copy of this audiobook. My opinions are my own.

So fun and cozy!! If you’re a fan of baking, animals, or cozy mysteries, this one is for you! The audiobook is also narrated beautifully!

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for the advance audiobook of this title in exchange for an honest review.

I have been listening to quite a few cozy mysteries involving female sleuths and cats of late, and I will start by saying that Ann Marie Lee is an excellent narrator. Many voices made it easy to distinguish among the cast of characters!

Frequently in these mysteries, the female sleuth gets involved with the official detective on the case. That is definitely not the situation here...though possibly a relationship with a relative of the trooper could develop in a future installment?

The cat, Nutty, does not seem to have any special powers, though he does make his opinions known. The dogs, on the other hand...

I loved that this book was full of people who truly care for animals. I was actually surprised by the identity of the murderer. I am still trying to determine whether Frog Ledge was based on a specific town in Connecticut. I am not going to start making gourmet organic food for my cat as a result of reading this book. If the bar in the story is based on a real Connecticut bar, I would like to visit it!

I hope that Tantor makes audiobooks of the rest of the series with the same narrator--I will definitely be looking for them! The narrator bumps this story up to 5 stars for me!

"Kneading to Die" is a cozy mystery that one could enjoy in front of a fire, with a nice cup of tea. I enjoyed the storyline immensely and the characters, with the exception of the main character. Unfortunately, I found Stan to oscillate between being overly confident and being incredibly insecure and I thought the swings between those two states were a bit extreme and not terribly believable..

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fans of Agatha Raisin, Agatha Christie, or Miss Marple will love this book. A cozy thriller that keeps readers engaged with delightful characters, plot, and story. Perfect to curl up with during spooky season. The narrator was brilliant and engaging.

Kneading to Die by Liz Mugavero, narrated by Ann Marie Lee, is an absolute delight for cozy mystery fans. Kristan "Stan" Connor's transition from high-stress PR job to small-town baker of organic pet treats sets the stage for a charming and engaging story. Mugavero skillfully blends elements of mystery with heartwarming moments, creating a tale that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish.
Ann Marie Lee's narration brings the characters and setting to life, enhancing the already captivating story with her expressive voice. As Stan finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation, Lee's narration keeps the tension and intrigue palpable, making it impossible to press pause.
With a plot full of twists and turns, endearing characters, and plenty of furry friends, Kneading to Die is a must-listen for anyone craving a cozy mystery that's as satisfying as a warm batch of freshly baked treats. (I received an advance reader copy of this book, and all opinions are my own.) Mugavero's clever storytelling paired with Lee's engaging narration make this audiobook a winner in every sense.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy of this title. Stan Connor is at a crossroads. She has lost her high-powered PR job, and on a whim moves to a small town in Connecticut with her cat. She wants to adjust and fit in, but she keeps discovering murders! Add an obtuse boyfriend, a meddling mother, and her (possible) distrust of her best friend, and Stan is wondering if she made the right move. A cute, quick, cozy mystery.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the audio version.
I really enjoyed this murder mystery. The characters were all likeable and I couldn't put it down. I found out this is book one of a series I was very excited can't wait to read the rest of the series. Highly recommend.

This was a super cute cozy and I can't wait for the next book to come! Man was her boyfriend a total douchebag! I can't wait to see if her relationship with the bar owner progresses from friends to something else! This was my 1st book by Liz Musgavero but will not be my last!

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3.5 ⭐️ rounded up
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I thought this was a cute book! I loved the animal tie ins and the small town vibe. I was generally confused as why the main character was doing the sleuthing. The police (the 1 lone lady) was barely around for there likely being not much else to do. I also completely missed what ended up happening with the budding romance. I’m sure I just got distracted for a minute, but it was wrapped up REALLY fast if that’s the case. I’d look for more in the series as they come out in audio for a cozy read.

Narration of the book was enjoyable. I liked the overall vibe of the narrator and how the characters were differentiated. I wouldn’t think twice about starting another book narrated by them.

Kneading To Die
Positively Organic Mystery #1
Liz Mugavero
Kristan (Stan) Connor worked in public relations until she didn’t. She and her Nutty, her Maine Coon Cat, purchased a Victorian house in Frog Ledge, a small town in Connecticut. She enjoyed the less stressful life of making homemade pet treats. The animals in the area love her treats and make their way to her home in hopes of a handout. Her treats are a big hit with the neighborhood’s pet lovers.
Dr. Carole Morganwick was the local vet. She didn’t approve of the organic and homeopathic (non-traditional) method of treating pets. She barged into Stan’s home and demanded Stan bring Nutty by the office for a checkup. Stan did not agree with Carole but in order to keep peace agreed to bring Nutty to the appointment. Stan found the vet dead; there was a needle protruding from the woman’s neck. The local police suspected Stan of doing the dastardly deed.
I’m not sure about this tale. On one hand I love the humor but on the other it bothered me that Stan was ever considered a suspect. There was little to know evidence to make anyone think Stan would commit such a crime. As Stan clumsily interviewed people in the area concerning Dr. Carole; mostly she managed to make people upset.
I would call this a cozy mystery. I love the name of the town, Frog Ledge. I like Jake and hope to see he and Stan grow closer as the series continues. Most of the neighbors in the small town were not very friendly nor likeable. I did not like Richard or Stan’s mother. While I make treats for my 4 legged son I am very careful over what I put in them. I have talked to the vet and know that what I need is good for him.
Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book for review.

This is an enjoyable first in series, and it does a good job of setting the scene and introducing a variety of characters without getting bogged down in the process. Stan is a likeable protagonist, as are most of the supporting characters, and if you love animals in your cozies, you are in for a treat (pun intended). I look forward to listening to the next in the series.

The narrator does a great job of voicing these characters.

My thanks to #Tantor and #NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this entertaining read.

I enjoyed this twist on a new calling. Stan has been let go from her job and moves to a small town. While there she meet the local vet and decides to go ahead and let her take a look at her cat even though Stan is not really into traditional vet visits. When she gets there she finds the vet murdered and Stan becomes the main suspect. She has to go about clearing her name so that she can move on with her life and the next steps. I did not see it coming as to who did it and why. Look forward to the next one.

This was such a cute quick read. But it's one of those books that after you're done, it just poofs out of your head. I remember the vague basics. But nothing stands out
3.5☆