Those of us who own cats wish we could communicate with them like Erin Bailey can in the second installment of the Franklin Paranormal Mystery Series, Paws and Premonitions. Erin, the protagonist, was tripped down the stairs by her benefactor’s cat, Peekaboo, so that she could see victims who haven’t gone to the other side because their murders haven’t been solved. After Erin solves the murder of Alice and moves to a new life in Franklin, Tennessee when Alice leaves her a beautiful home and plenty of money, Erin’s sweet old neighbor, Timothy, is murdered and since she can now see ghosts, his ghost asks her to solve his murder. Peekaboo is very involved, and Erin and her best friend and roommate, Susie, as well as her boyfriend, police detective, Ryan, and her investigator, DC, team up to solve Timothy’s murder.

This is one of those cozies that makes readers forget reality and drift off into a paranormal world that is upbeat and fun. McCord is a good storyteller and the novel flows with ups and downs and a fast moving story. Her development of the characters is excellent and even though the story is obviously nothing that could actually happen, somehow it’s is fun to imagine.

All told, this is a cut cozy and is a fast read. It’s fun, and suitable for all ages.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I adore paranormal cozy mysteries and this one was no different. The town, the general setting, Erin, and the ghosts are so much fun and I can't wait to pick up the next book.

Love this story and murder mystery. These types of books always get me with the covers. Love that they included a dog theme.

While this was the second Installment of this paranormal mystery series, it was my introduction to Erin Baily and the cute town of Franklin, Tennessee. Erin has another murder on her hands and enlists the help of her friends once again to help uncover who killed Timothy, the lovely old gentleman who lived across the street from Erin.

It’s all you would want in a cosy mystery with a hint of paranormal. My only quip… Peekaboo deserves a name with a little more sass to suit her quick remarks. I think i may have enjoyed it more if I had read the first in the series before this one.

A cute setting filled with fun characters, there is so much potential for more stories to come in this series.

~Murder-Mystery, Small-Town, Ghosts, and more!~

Paws and Premonitions by Pamela McCord follows Erin Bailey, who, a couple of weeks ago, solved a murder, almost died, and gained the ability to talk to her cat and ghosts. Erin is ready to return to everyday life and enjoy time with her new boyfriend, Ryan, and best friend, Susie. All is going well until Erin's elderly neighbor, whose death was ruled as natural causes, comes to her and asks for help solving his murder. With her talking cat, best friend Susie, detective boyfriend Ryan, and private investigator friend DC, will Erin be able to solve the murder of her kind neighbor, or will it be chalked up as natural death?

3.5| This was a quick read with an interesting premise. I went into this as my first book in the series and was missing some context. That said, I think an incredible job was done explaining what happened in the last book without spoiling it. I could understand the character's relationships and lives without being completely lost, which is always impressive. Though the descriptions in this book were nice, I felt the plot was unfinished and a bit rushed. I do understand this book is a series, so I will not judge too harshly, but some parts were left unfinished, and it felt like an oversight, not an intentional decision—for example, the coins and Tim's entire estate. I do hope these points are mentioned in future books and that they weren't just simply overlooked and forgotten. I did find the characters in this book endearing. I liked seeing Erin and Susie's friendship and how their dynamic worked. I also enjoyed Ryan and DC and the introduction of Jordan. The characters had a lot of personality, which was fun to read about. I loved how we met Erin's family and saw their reactions to her recent escapades. The part in this book that fell flat for me was the plot. The whole storyline seemed a little rushed. There wasn't a leadup to the killer, and the language itself seemed to be causal for a life-or-death situation. The killer being revealed so early in the story ruined some of the buildup and suspense that I was looking for.

A couple of things frustrated me in this book. For starters, at the beginning where it is constantly mentioned Susie is Italian. This added nothing to the plot, and while I understand it was important to her character and description, it seemed redundant. I also found myself getting annoyed at how nonchalant Erin was about being in an extremely dangerous situation. A killer is potentially after her, and she still leaves her phone and goes places alone. She constantly put herself in bad situations that could have been easily avoided, which got frustrating. I also wasn't a fan of the cliffhanger at the end. I would have preferred if the storyline for the next book started in that book. I did enjoy the descriptions of the scenery, they were nicely placed and added a lot of context to the story. I enjoyed Peekaboo and how unique the whole situation is. It was unlike anything I had ever read, which was fun.

Overall, this was a fun and fast read. The plot itself wasn't my favorite, but the side characters were entertaining, and the book's premise is unique. I think this series has a lot of potential, but I do hope in the future, it leans more into the murder mystery aspect. I needed more suspense to stay engaged and keep reading. This wasn't a bad read by any means and I do think this series has a lot of potential.

I’ve been enjoying the heck out of paranormal cozies, and this is the second book in a new series. I adore this town and its inhabitants, and I enjoyed this latest installment in the series. Not only that, but we also get to know Erin’s parents and we get to know Ryan and DC a little bit better, too. The mystery in this wasn’t very complex or complicated, but that wasn’t too much of an issue because the fun and trouble these characters get into is a hoot. I’m ready for the next book in the series. A fun, well-written, cute cozy paranormal to sink your teeth into. Recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.