Unleashed

I thought this Melanie Travis story was the best one yet. Berenson keeps getting better and better. It's hard to review this and not give away the things that are revealed in this edition--Sam's past, to be exact. There was less "dog show" in this book, but the detailed account of the birth of Faith's puppies was wonderful and satisfied the dog lover in me. You suspect that Melanie and Sam's relationship is coming to a climax, but I'll have to admit that the ending surprised me. I was prepared for a predictable ending. It was very touching and thoughtful--leaving me eager for the next in the series. Ms. Berenson, please don't wait too long.

Laurien Berenson has done it again by delivering us this absolutely delightful book. This fast paced and suspensful novel is full of twists and turns that will keep everyone guessing. Her down-to-earth writing style will also make you feel right at home. This is the seventh installment in the series,and her writing just keeps getting better and better. This book is a real winner and you won't regret reading it. Enjoy!

This novels continues Melanie's adventures in the dog show world. Her poodle is pregnant, her fiance's ex-wife seems to be here to stay, and worse yet, Sheila is starting a Enquirer style magazine about the dog world with Sam's least favourite ex-friend. Too many exes and they soon get exed out. Sam wants Melanie to find out who did it. There are alot of twists and turns, but with the help of Aunt Peg and little from Sam, the mystery is solved. This novel is very entertaining and a really quick read.

Once again, Ms. Berenson delivers a delightful read. Not only are these great mysteries...but informative books as well. This series is a MUST for any canine-sport enthusiast.UNLEASHED kept me awake with a desire to "finish" it. How the book ends leaves all fans yearning for the next installment.I learn more and more about the world of canine conformation with each and every book. This series is great for all ages as well!

Melanie Druss teaches at the elite Howard Academy in Connecticut, but her soul lies with showing and breeding her standard French Poodle Faith. Her fiancé Sam, also a breeder and shower, loves Melanie's son Davey as if he is his own child. The only problem interfering with their idyll existence is Sam's ex-wife Sheila Vaughn who just moved in the area and is someone that Melanie did not previously knew existed. To prove to herself that she is not jealous, Melanie accepts an invitation accompanied by Sam for dinner at Sheila's house. However, Melanie is unprepared to Sam's jealous reaction to Melanie's houseguest Brian Endicott, her former lover and his former best friend.Before Melanie can voice her concerns about Sam's former wife, Shelia is killed. Sam seems to withdraw from everyone, but asks Melanie to investigate since she has had success in solving homicides in the past. Melanie worries about Sam's appeal for her assistance because he always hated her involvement due to the danger to her. Deciding to make inquiries as a means to reach Sam, Melanie begins sleuthing, only to find someone will kill to keep the truth undiscovered.Melanie shows she is a complete human being as she feels some guilt over Shelia's death yet also some relief that her rival (real or imaginative) is no longer a contender. To relieve her shame and to attain a more favorable position with Sam, Melanie to investigate the murder. Though readers know the perpetrator early on in UNLEASHED, Laurien Berenson's amateur sleuth tale works because of Melanie's human actions and reactions.Harriet Klausner