I did not realize this was the fourth book in the series when I was lucky enough to receive this book from #NetGalley and #BeyondthePagebooks, but it didn't matter. This was very easy to follow and quite interesting. Shell is a great main character with an interesting past, I love her shop, her friends, and her adorable cats. In this story, Shell is helping with a fund raiser when she and her mischievous cats discover a clue that was left in a jewelry box, waiting for appraisal at the fundraiser Since the cats knocked the box over, Shell feels responsible, but when she finds numerous people trying to get their hands on the box, then there is a murder it looks more like help, maybe needed. When the FBI shows up and today's mystery may be tied to an old jewel, heist things get very interesting. It is a fun romp with interesting characters and animals.

This is a fun, entertaining read. Shell is an interesting character that I enjoyed spending time with. I do with that she had made a smarter choice at the end. I enjoyed both the human and animal characters in this story. All of the characters – especially the quirky ones – added to the fabric of the story. I enjoyed the mystery and how it played out. It had me turning the pages to figure out how all the various pieces fit together. This is my first read by LoTempio and it won’t be my last. The story is easy to read and get into.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Cats, Carats and Killers is the 4th enjoyable book in the Urban Tails Pet Shop cozy mystery series. The characters are likeable, the story moves at a good pace and the cozy mystery kept me guessing. Shell McMillan was formerly an actress but gave it up and moved back to Fox Hollow when she inherited her Aunt's home and pet store. In this book, Shell's pet shop is promoting a fundraiser for the local animal shelter with appraisals of people's prized possessions. The event has drawn some shady characters too. Pete Martin was a local but left and has recently returned. Pete seems intent on getting a beat up old jewelry box and Shell can't figure out why all the interest in it. When Pete ends up dead and a local is the primary suspect, Shell and friends start poking around. The FBI are in town looking into a jewel heist from long ago. Shell's boyfriend Detective Josh Bloodgood isn't happy she is inserting herself into his investigation. Of course Shell's cats Purrday and Princess Fuzzypants helped out. I suspected the culprit but wasn't sure until the end. I have read all of the books in this series and they continue to be enjoyable. #CatsCaratsAndKillers #UrbanTailsPetShop #NetGalley #BeyondThePage

With people flocking to the local shelter’s fund raiser, there are a lot of interesting items that are being appraised. But one item in particular interests one attendee and he is determined that it will be his, no matter what. When the man is found dead, Shell has to find out who else knew about the hidden diamonds and was involved in the original theft of them. Because the murder is surely connected to it.

Can Shell figure out who killed Martin, or is this the last case for her? Only time will tell.

Every visit to Fox Hollow with the animals is one of the best visits. You’re guaranteed a solid whodunit, cute kitties and plenty of red herrings to keep you busy until the killer is revealed! Really enjoy this series.

"Cats, Carats, and Killers (Urban Tails Pet Shop #4)" T.C. loTempio is a bit cold case jewel theft, a bit modern cozy murder mystery. Are the two linked? Or, are they their own mysteries? In this one you can't ignore any of the clues. The only red herrings are the fine details of each clue.

Gotta love the cats in this series. They certainly do much of the investigating, or at least pointing out of clues. I half expected Shell to end up with a fourth cat in her home by the end of this one at the rate she's been acquiring cats.

Pet shop owner Shell McMillan has a stall at the first Fox Hollow collectibles fundraiser for the local animal shelter. With her mother now a partner in Secondhand Sue's she is seeing a lot more of her, while boyfriend, and local detective Josh, is working on a decade old diamond heist cold case and so she is seeing far less of him!

When a jewellery box is left to be appraised causing more than one of the fundraiser attendees to suddenly become very eager to pay well over the top for it Shell is curious. Unfortunately this leads to the discovery of a body, a local prime suspect, and links with Josh's investigation! As Shell and her friend, and local journalist Leila, look closely at the clues they've discovered the danger comes ever nearer. Can Shell put everything together in time or will she find out just how desperate the killer has become?

This is the fourth in the Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries but the first I've read. However, T C LoTempio is an author whose other work I have always enjoyed so I decided to take a chance and I'm very glad I did. It did take me a few chapters to get involved but once the body was discovered I was off and running. I sorted a few of the clues, and their likely meanings, out but certainly wasn't confident enough to know whodunnit. Having enjoyed this I hope there will be more from Fox Hollow for me to enjoy in the future.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Beyond the Page, but the opinions expressed are my own. I thoroughly enjoyed this after a slightly shaky start and am very glad I stuck with it.

Princess Fuzzypants here: Yes, the one and only! I cannot begin to claim objectivity in reviewing this book but I absolutely loved it. Toni knows how to write us kitties and she has done a bang up job in putting Purrday, my handsome beau, Kahlua and Cleopawtra and me into the story. It is a good mystery where a diamond heist a decade ago returns to the forefront with a murder and an unusual box. The cold case and the hot murder have Shell and her friends giving her boyfriend Josh and a visiting FBI agent a run for their money in solving the crimes.

But the best part is the roles that Purrday and I play saving the day. Literally. I am so excited about how it is done but I am not going to tell you anything because I don’t want to spoil the fun. Let me tell you, if you like cat mysteries, you are going to love this.

Five purrs and two paws up!

This series has everything I love in cozy mysteries, cats, female that sleuth as a side hustle, with cute jobs in cute settings. I did guess the killer but it was an interesting mystery! The link between the cold case and the current murder was strong and well thought out. I do think this lacked a little of the relationship charm and romance the previous books included but Gary is still my fav side character. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this story in exchange for my honest opinion.

#CatsCaratsandKillers #NetGalley featuring pet shop owner Shell McMillan, is a fun addition to this wonderful series.
The fundraiser for the local animal shelter is giving people the opportunity to have their favorite keepsakes appraised with the chance to sell them for a pretty penny.
When a few people are determined to get their hands on a jewelry box, Shell realizes it may hold a clue to a jewelry store robbery years before. She's determined to find out why there's so much interest in the jewelry box, but soon finds herself in hot water, not sure if she can talk her way out of being hurt or worse.
I found myself immersed in the story, as anxious as Shell was to put the pieces together to solve the mystery.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of the book.
I'm happy to recommend this book to other readers.