Megan is a police officer in Fort Worth, Texas. Her partner is Brigit, a German Shepherd. The majority of their job is patrolling the streets and responding to calls.

They get a call from Adriana that someone has thrown a brick through one of her windows and she suspects it was her ex-boyfriend, Ryan, because he hasn't gotten over their break-up. When Megan goes to Ryan's apartment, she discovers evidence that makes her suspect that it was indeed Ryan. But Ryan says it's Adriana who is the crazy one and is trying to frame him. Both make a strong case and Megan doesn't know who to believe. As things happen and the situation escalates, Megan bounces back and forth thinking it could be either one of them.

In the meantime, Megan and Brigit are also trying to track down a thief who disguises himself in hospital garb, robs convenience and gas stations and only steals grape suckers.

I've read many books by this author and I liked this one. Though it's the sixth in the Paw Enforcement series, it can work as a stand alone and you don't have to read the others to know what's going on (there is enough background provided).

I liked the writing style ... it was amusing at times. It is written in first person perspective from Megan's point of view and third person perspective from Brigit's point of view (which is funny) and the Devoted One's perspective. As a head's up, there is swearing.

I like Megan. She's gotten more confident as time goes on. Brigit funny and likeable and it's fun to get into her head. Though she is a trained police dog, she can be naughty when she wants to be (especially if there are treats or squirrels involved).

Enforcing the Paw is the newest addition to one of my favorite mystery series. Officer Megan Luz and her pawed partner Brigit are back and while this may not be the most dangerous case they’ve had it may be the most perplexing. This case will keep you along with Megan trying to figure out who done it.
I LOVE this series! There is a great cast of characters and enough humor to keep you chuckling throughout. I love that Megan isn’t perfect but she keeps on trying.

Officer Megan Luz and her dog Brigit are back in another installment. I liked that the chapters were separated into the stalker, the cop, and even the dog (at times, although could have been less). It helped to show the progress and escalation of the crime until the end. At times though the story felt a little disjointed, like with her boyfriend. He seemed more of an after thought, and it needed more details for a smoother transition. Also, while I did like that she was answering and doing other calls, more would have helped. In the beginning I got the impression that the odd couple would be the main focus, which is was, but then these satellite crimes confused me a bit until about halfway through the book when I saw a pattern. Overall I enjoyed the book, just wish for smoother transitions and more details of her job working with the dog. Details on her organic foods not needed. Would recommend this book.

This a fun addition to the Paw Enforcement series. In it, Megan, along with her K9 partner Bridget, are called to investigate vandalism between two former lovers. Each accuses the other and before long there are multiple incidents with Megan no closer to knowing which one of them is telling the truth. As usual, Bridget is the smartest creature investigating, unfortunately, the humans in her world don't understand dog...

Fans of the genre will love this book. It's a light hearted romp with enough mystery to keep it interesting, but all the heart you'd expect in a K9 novel. The author is on my must read authors' list and should probably be on yours as well.

Enforcing the Paw: A Paw Enforcement Novel
By Diane Kelly
St. Martin’s Press
June 27, 2017

Review by Cynthia Chow

Fort Worth Police Officer Megan Luz never wanted to be a police dog handler, so she never expected that her partnership with K-9 shepherd-mix Brigit could be so rewarding. Megan’s options were limited after she tasered her previous partner, a human so rude and sexist that his being called a dog would have been an insult to canines. So Megan is fortunate to have Brigit along when responding to a domestic disturbance call from Adriana Valdez, who is accusing her ex-boyfriend of being a stalker. Statistics - not to mention some very incriminating evidence - would seem to make this an easy case, if not for Ryan Downey making the same accusations against Adriana. That he is just as believable as Adriana makes this a completely confusing and revolving case of he-said-she-said, with Megan continually shifting her opinion along with the evidence.

Chapters alternate between narrations by Megan, Brigit, and The Devoted One, who obsessively plots to either renew the relationship…or end it forever. The reader will be just as perplexed as Megan, who worries and feels guilty about possibly victimizing the victim. Like the author’s other series featuring IRS agent Tara Holloway, the more mundane duties and cases are interspersed throughout the novel, providing ceaseless entertainment and moments of absurdity. While it might not seem like a matter of life and death, Megan sets a high priority on capturing the Lolly Bandit who is shoplifting Tootsie Pops from stores all around town. Glimpses into Megan’s home life are just as engaging, as she finds that her boyfriend, a fireman and member of the bomb squad, is slowly encroaching into her life and becoming a squatter in the apartment she shares with a roller derby queen. While Megan doesn’t question the strength of her relationship with Seth, she isn’t sure that her huge, uproarious family can ever blend with his small, dysfunctional one. In fact, a brief interlude where Megan gets to spend drinking some non-Confessional wine with her mother is a highlight of the novel, as it becomes a very relatable moment of finally seeing a parent as a person.

Pet lovers will of course love all six books of the series, and Brigit’s narrations are enjoyable because they feel so grounded in reality. Brigit may not always read her human accurately, but the loyalty the K-9 feels for her human is never in question; nor is Brigit’s outstanding policing skills. The novel remains upbeat and often hilarious while also shining a light on the dangerous threat posed by stalkers. The psychology of obsession, not to mention the difficulty in enforcing stalking laws, are thoroughly examined and woven into the narratives. The author’s talent for tackling difficult issues without being preachy never wavers and ensures for a completely satisfying and delightful read. By being neither too “cute” with its police dog lead, nor too dark with its serious topic, the author delivers a mystery that is a masterful blend of police detective and cozy fiction.