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The Cat Sitter's Pajamas (A Dixie Hemingway Mystery #7)
Author Blaize Clement has thrilled readers everywhere with the first six books in her pet-sitting mystery series. Now Blaize’s beloved heroine Dixie Hemingway is back for another adventure, and she has her hands full when the worlds of celebrity hijinks, counterfeit fashion, and naughty cats collide.
Dixie Hemingway, no relation to you-know-who, accepts a job taking ca
ebook, 272 pages
Published
January 3rd 2012
by Minotaur Books
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This novel is a living testimony to the fine writing of Ms. Clement, who shall be greatly missed. I heard a rumor that her Son, continued on to finish this manuscript, if so, he is so in-touch with his Mother that the book was seamless. I pray he continues the series.
Our sleuth, Dixie Hemingway is a small animal sitter. She has her regular clients and does special jobs like watching over cats for a famous football player, Cupcake Trillin. Upon entering his house, Dixie is shocked to find a super...more
Our sleuth, Dixie Hemingway is a small animal sitter. She has her regular clients and does special jobs like watching over cats for a famous football player, Cupcake Trillin. Upon entering his house, Dixie is shocked to find a super...more
After several serious books, I decided it was time again for something light and cozy. The Cat Sitters Pajamas really hit the right tone in more ways than one! Since I had just picked this book up at the library, I decided to dip right in. I started it yesterday and finished today. (Since we had freezing rain atop 2 inches of snow this morning, and the temperature hasn't gone above 30 degrees, I decided the best thing I could do was snuggle up with a book about cats and pets that takes place in...more
Jan 13, 2012
Sfdreams
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
animal lovers, cozy mystery lovers
Shelves:
reviewed
I really loved this last installment of the series! Mostly for the personal development aspects--I did not figure out "whodunnit" but I DID figure out a big secret in the book WAY before Dixie did. Well, actually, she NEVER figured it out--another character did. Maybe Dixie is way more naive than I am. I dunno.
I was also irritated at the author's assertion: "Blood has bacteria that seeps into cracks and crevices and gets into the air. It takes a specialized cleaning crew to sanitize a house whe...more
I was also irritated at the author's assertion: "Blood has bacteria that seeps into cracks and crevices and gets into the air. It takes a specialized cleaning crew to sanitize a house whe...more
Dixie is taking care of the Tampa Buc's Cupcake Trillen's two cats. When she stops there one morning, she finds a nearly-naked model, Briana, inside the house. Stepping outside, Dixie calls the police. By the time the police arrive, Briana has vanished, but now there is a dead woman lying on the floor. The police remain mum over the next few day's about the deceased's identity. Dixie convinces Briana to surrender to them, but she is released from custody after a brief stay in jail. Of course, Di...more
Aug 08, 2012
Mysterious Ed
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
cozy-mystery,
animal-centric
#7 in the Dixie Hemingway series about a South Florida pet sitter. The author of this light-hearted, engaging series, Blaize Clement, is deceased, but her son is reported to be continuing the series from notes prepared by his mother in anticipation of her death.
Dixie Hemingway is surprised to find a nearly naked woman, supermodel Briana, at the home of vacationing pro football star Cupcake Trillin and his wife, Jancey, whose cats Dixie's pet-sitting,. After Briana claims to be Cupcake's wife, Di...more
Dixie Hemingway is surprised to find a nearly naked woman, supermodel Briana, at the home of vacationing pro football star Cupcake Trillin and his wife, Jancey, whose cats Dixie's pet-sitting,. After Briana claims to be Cupcake's wife, Di...more
OK, I'll admit I didn't want to wait to see where Dixie was going with her romance (I was number 113 on the waiting list at the library), so I bought the book. Since Dixie seems so caught up in detailing the relationship with her brother and brother-in-love, I was surprised she didn't catch on to the probable gender switch by Briana; especially as the story Briana told didn't jive with Cupcake's. I'm confident most reader's put that together long before Dixie...which makes her a little dense. Th...more
This is the 7th in this series about a pet sitter in Forida named Dixie Hemingway. When she enters a client's house, she finds a mostly naked woman waiting for her. She goes back out and calls the police. When they go back in, that woman is gone, but another woman is dead in the livingroom. Dixie gets caught up in finding all she can about the first woman and also gets entangled in a counterfeit clothing ring. She also has to make a decision about her long-distance boyfriend.
I like this series a...more
I like this series a...more
Not bad. As I was reading, I realized that I'd read an earlier one in this series but it was peripheral character names that I recognized, not the main character. It's a really fast read. The plot kept getting more and more complicated, like making a house of cards, and then very suddenly it all collapsed into a tidy deck. There was only one thing left dangling and it had nothing to do with the plot. I wouldn't turn down reading another in this series but probably won't seek it out, either. At l...more
These started out as just kind of fluffy cozies, then turned to a little more hard edged Murder Mystery. I was s ad to read recently that the author had Terminal Cancer as she was racing to finish this book. The good news is that she worked with her son to help him plot out several more "Dixie" books, so let's hope they are as good as the others. These books are set in an area just south of Sarasota that I have visited, so that makes them a little more special to me. Enjoyable.
A quick, fun book to read with petsitter as the detective . . . I always enjoy the series's description of beautiful locale (Siesta Key, south Florida. The regular characters are very likeable and human, the pets that show up in the different books appealing -- the murder mystery in the story is secondary for me in the appeal of the book. And the big mystery in the story I figured out well before the end of the book.
PROS: Wonderful sense of the Florida Keys and Dixie's interactions with the animals she cares for. Does a good job of making the chracters seem human, e.g., Dixie's conflict about her love life is handled very well. A very enjoyable quick read.
CONS: The plotting could be a bit better, e.g., the "big" clue was WAY too obvious, as was the "surprise" in the last chapter. (I do not believe in spoilers!).
CONS: The plotting could be a bit better, e.g., the "big" clue was WAY too obvious, as was the "surprise" in the last chapter. (I do not believe in spoilers!).
A great plot, although the twist at the end was a dead giveaway to me from the beginning. The murderer completely escaped me however and the story line was intriguing. Not my favourite in the series because the author messes with some of the main characters in ways I am not a fan of. Still, I grew up on Siesta Key and reading one of these books is like being home, so I'll always be a fan of the series.
I did not enjoy this series as much as I had the others. I figured out the puzzle before Dixie and it annoys me when I'm more clever than the characters (or the author's hints are TOO big). I was tired of Dixie's love life dilemma and her waffling on it.
The author is now deceased, which was not acknowledged in the jacket flap or book, which also bothered me. Apparently her son will now be writing the series. That should be interesting.
The author is now deceased, which was not acknowledged in the jacket flap or book, which also bothered me. Apparently her son will now be writing the series. That should be interesting.
wonderful descriptions; the book did keep me reading, but I had 2 of the 3 mystery elements figured out LONG before the main character did, and she sure did a couple of REALLY stupid things. Still, from other reviews, I see other books by the same author were considered better. I doubt I'd go out and buy more by this author, but if they're in the library, I'd probably check them out.
I never came across this series and it's #7. Dixie Hemingway is the cat sitter and an ex deputy with the police on a small island in the Florida Keys. The mystery relates to the football player's cats and a fashion model, the FBI and fake merchandise sellers. The real fun in this book is the descriptions of the animals, cats and dogs that Dixie cares for on her rounds.
I really enjoyed this 7th entry for Dixie Hemingway. I wish she could get past her husband and child's death but I guess that would make it too easy. It was quite traumatic.
Anyway, I figured out part of the mystery before the end of the story but not the whodunnit part. That was a surprise!
I used to live in southwest Florida so the setting is a favorite for me.
Anyway, I figured out part of the mystery before the end of the story but not the whodunnit part. That was a surprise!
I used to live in southwest Florida so the setting is a favorite for me.
The latest in the pet sitter series, the characters are as charming as ever, but this time I was disappointed in the action - Dixie makes a few decisions that I would classify in the "almost too stupid to live" category. The sense of place and family is, as always, good - enough so I'm glad I read it. However, if this had been the first of the series I'd read, I'd never have read any of the others (which are excellent).
I really like these books. They offer more substance than their cutesy titles would indicate. This was not the series' strongest offering, understandable when you find out the author was battling cancer and died before the book was published. I understand her son will continue with the Dixie series. I will look forward to the next book and was sad to hear of Blaize Clement's death.
I got this book because it has a super cute picture of a kitty wearing pajamas. Yet the book talked very little of cats and none of them were wearing pajamas. Weak. Not even sure why the word pajamas was even in the title. Its the first book I've read in the series, it was decent. I might check out others in the series.
My least favorite of the series. Not as many interesting plot twists and turns. Much of it seemed forced, trying to tie every conversation into a single theme that wasn't actually that interesting in the first place. But I love the other books, so will still be anxiously awaiting the next.
Jan 10, 2012
Kristin
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
crime-mystery-suspense,
read-and-reviewed
Though the case isn’t as intricate as those found in more serious crime thrillers, the easy-going setting and tabloid-worthy story make The Cat Sitter’s Pajamas a welcome winter weather read.
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this was a fantastic book, and i understand her son finished writing it for her, after she passed away last summer. her passing away is a great loss to her fans. i loved her books especially because they take place in sarasota, i know most of the places she speaks of.
This is the first Dixie Hemmingway mystery I've read, but it was a good one. This former cop, psychologically damaged pet sitter living in the Florida Keys is a pretty likable character. Her mystery is also pretty good. All in all, a fun read.
Just discovered this little mystery series - easy pool read - no heavy plot, fairly enjoyable. Can't say I will e-mail friends and tell them to get it for their vacations, but I will read another from this series.
This book does not have as strong a story line as some of the earlier books in the series. Many lines and paragraphs are lifted word for word from other books. Not one of the better books in the series.
I was a little disappointed in this book. The series is light and fun, but I was just a bit bored for some reason. I can't even say why. Sadly, the author died last year, so I doubt there will be any more.
A light fun series for anyone who has ever been to Siesta Key/Sarasota. I loved it when Dixie yelled, "like I said, Steven, it's YOUR job to figure those things out, not OURS" at the FBI agent.
Love all the Blaize Clements books. Dixie Hemmingway has enough mystery and a little bits of romance to keep you turning pages. And I am an Nina's lover, so it makes it even better!
I read all 7 to date of the Dixie novels. I read them in a week. They were well written, descriptive. Blaize captured the true essence of living at the beach. I am disappointed though about Guidry.
I love this series and thought this would be the last one because the author has died, but she had one more book ready and her son is going to write the next two. I hope their as good.
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