Another great mystery that involves Sarah Booth, Tinky, and their whole host of friends. This one really hit me in the gut since I am such an animal lover. The mystery keeps your heart beating super-fast the whole time because even though you want them to find all of the furry critters, sometimes you know it's unlikely.

The author did an excellent job of putting a spotlight on dog fights, animal abuse, and dognapping. It happens more often than we want to think about. I enjoyed all of the characters that Jinty turned into and thought they brought a lot of relevance to the story. I am excited to read the next book and see how everything plays out.

I loved all the cat and mousing, that was really a fun part of the book to read. The not knowing is what really gets me. I loved it. A great book.

Thanks to Net Galley, the publishers, and Carolyn Haines for the ability to read and review this book. All opinions are my own and are completely honest.

This series always gives me a warm feeling. In this one, Private Detective Sarah Booth has her toughest case yet as she tries to find several kidnapped dogs and shut down a dog fighting ring. When her furry friends are in trouble, she pulls out all the stops!

Doggone Bones is the 29th book in the Sarah Booth Delaney cozy mystery series. In this one, Sarah Booth with her detective agency partner and best friend Tinkie look for a missing dog. They find more than they bargained for including a dog fighting ring and an underground dog selling operation.

I absolutely adore this series. It feels like I am catching up with old friends each time a new book is released. However, this book was rather slow in the first quarter compared to earlier books in the series. The girls are mostly asking locals if they have seen the dog. Once the pacing picks up, the subject of dog abuse may turn off some readers. Still, it’s always fun to read about their adventures. 4 stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for providing me with an advanced review copy.

You can’t keep a good woman down, even if she comes back as a hang the descendants of the family. She’s been attached to figure out life and murder mysteries. Between the ghost, the characters, and the animals, you find yourself falling in love with them. But it’s the cozy mystery that keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat and turning the pages. I absolutely adore this and cannot wait for the next entry. It’s not like there hasn’t already been a bunch in the series, and I’ve read them all, but this is like chocolate to me. I can never have enough. It’s that good.

I should probably not have started this series at #26. And probably not with the one dealing with dog thefts. Sara Booth and her partner at the Delaney Detective Agency, Tinkie, have been contacted about a dog that was stolen right out of someone’s backyard.

We had so many characters that it was hard to keep everyone straight. The author provided plenty of background, but I’m sure if I had read the previous books, I would have had a much better handle on who was who and how everyone is connected. Sara Booth has a good batch of friends, including her boyfriend sheriff, and several animals: dogs, horses, a cat and a crow. Oh, and she has a ghost haunting her house that often appears to her as historical figures.

The mystery this time around involved several dogs who were stolen from homes, including Sara Booth’s Sweetie Pie. There’s rumors of a dog-fighting ring, but Sara’s old nemesis, Gertrude, seems to be involved too. There’s was a lot going on and I didn’t quite understand where Gertrude’s character came from, just that she hated Sara. And I didn’t like being worried about the dogs. I like when my detectives have pets, but not when those pets are in danger.

The cover seemed more fun than the book turned out to be. Maybe I’d have a different opinion if I had followed the characters from the beginning, though.

Wow! I always say this, but each book just gets better. Sarah Booth and Tinkie are drawn into a wild case. We see our beloved characters and some new, sometimes quirky ones. Reading this story is like visiting old friends. And there are so many twists! Yes, it's a mystery. However, it's also about friends, family of all kinds, love, community, and a touch of supernatural.

I enjoyed this book. It is fun and entertaining. The characters are quirky and interesting. The mystery has many twists and surprises.
This is another fun filled mystery in this long running series! The storyline was interesting, and well written. I just love Sarah Booth and her gang, and I always look forward to a new book in this charming series!
This is a great cozy mystery.

As someone who has read every book in this series, diving into Doggone Bones felt like catching up with old friends. There's something comforting and familiar about returning to this world and these characters. The charm, the humor, and the heart are all here once again, and I found myself smiling more than once at the banter and clever twists.

This installment kept the pace moving with a lighthearted mystery and just enough suspense to keep the pages turning. While not my absolute favorite in the series, it still delivered everything I’ve come to love about these books. It's cozy, fun, and full of personality. What more can you ask for?

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this e-ARC. I’m already looking forward to the next visit with Sarah Booth Delaney and crew.

I had no idea that Sarah Booth’s friend Tinkie could be such a bada$$ but she was a regular hero at times in this book. The story grabbed me from the start and wouldn’t let go until I found out the good ending for some poor sweet doggos that were being used for fighting. And to think it all started with one little dog being taken. There was a lotta other things going on in this book as well.

Some involved definitely got their just desserts but another item left unsolved really bothered me a lot since it directly affected Sarah Booth and her friends. I absolutely can’t wait for the next book so some uncleared-up scum can be properly taken care of! ;)

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by St. Martin/Minotaur Books via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

Doggone Bones is book #29 in the Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery series by Carolyn Haines.

It’s great to be back in Zinnia with Sarah Booth and Tinkie! Dogs in a nearby town are disappearing from locked yards. Sarah Booth and Tinkie, both animal lovers, want to figure out what is going on. This is a heavier book covering the disturbing topics of dog theft and dog fighting rings. There were times this was hard to read, probably because I know that this type of activity takes place in real life and it’s heartbreaking that these poor animals have to go through that. And then there is the shocking news that Sarah Booth gets at the end of the book. It has me anxiously awaiting the next book!

Thank you to the author, Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

I usually enjoy Carolyn Haines’ books and the longstanding characters in the Sarah Booth Delaney series, which I found likable for the most part. However, Doggone Bones fell flat for me. As a dog lover, I was excited for a dog-centered story, but the dog kidnapping plot felt far-fetched and unconvincing.

I couldn’t connect with the narrative, which made it a disappointing read despite my affection for the characters. An unfortunate DNF at 34% One star. But I'm not giving up on the author yet since the last novel garnered four stars from me. Perhaps this is just a one off for me.

I was invited to read a DRC from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. This review is my own and reflects my honest opinions.

A long time lover of this series! Oh no! Dogs are being stolen so Sarah and Funky come to the rescue! Lots of southern charm. Love the story plot! You will be guessing until the end. Thanks #Netgalley and #StMartinsPress for the eARC in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are mine.

Someone's stealing dogs and so Sarah Booth and Tinky are hot on the case! This latest in the long running series will be perfectly fine as a standalone and will be greatly enjoyed by those who have been following along on the adventures of the Delaney Detective Agency. It's a bit of a twist on the classic cozy, what with the dogs, but you'll be just as engaged in finding out the identity of the villain and the reason for the dognapping. Know that this does get madcap at times but that adds to the charm. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. A fun read.

There’s no better way to start your day then to begin it with a new Sarah Booth mystery. Tilly is an animal rights activist in Sunflower County and her white dog Jezebel was stolen out of her yard. Tilly hires Sarah Booth and Tinkie to find her dog. Before they even get started another dog, Cupcake, is stolen. As the duo investigates, they run into a retired wrestler now coach and his sketchy teachers. The police chief doesn’t seem to be any better. But there’s no clear perpetrator. Follow this duo to the end.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait for the next one.

My first foray into Carolina Haines's stories was those with the cat Familiar. Those were awesome and really inspired my interest in books with animal sidekicks or stars. While this book is not quite as good as Familiar whom I miss and would love to see back, it is still worth reading. Can you say crossover?
Sarah Booth and her friends and sidekicks and pets have their work cut out for themselves in this cute cozy featuring a truly frightening subject to those who love their fur family. We start with a stolen dog Jezebel and before Sarah can fully investigate the case another is stolen from an elderly woman. Loosing your dog and imagining the pain those people were going through added the feels to this cozy. We also got a good dose of humor which I think ever cozy needs in the form of Jitty the eccentric ghost. She joins the fun almost from the beginning in full costume setting her for character for those not familiar with the series.
This cozy had all the elements needs to make the story fun and enjoyable.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book. Sarah Booth investigates why dogs are being stolen and who is taking them.

I'm very sorry, but I just couldn't connect with this book the way I had hoped. While I can see that it may resonate with others, it didn't quite capture my interest or draw me in. Sometimes it's simply a matter of personal taste, and unfortunately, this one didn’t work for me.

I received a complimentary copy of the book from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The Delaney Detective Agency takes on a case of dognapping when the beloved pet of a pet activist is stolen from her yard. Both Sarah Booth and Tinkie are pet lovers too and are going to do their best to get Jezebel back. Then another pet is stolen from another older lady.

The detective duo has lots of suspects including a shady police chief, the mayor, the second lady's ne'er-do-well grandson, and a villain who has plagued Sarah Booth for some time and is on the lam from various law enforcement agencies in Mississippi. Then there is the local boy who made it good in pro wrestling and might be dipping into dog fighting and drugs with maybe a side of gambling.

Things get even more tense when Sarah Booth's and Tinkie's dogs are dognapped too.

This was a fun story filled with all sorts of Southern sayings. It also features "assistance" from Sarah Booth's ghost Jitty who makes appearances as famous historical dog lovers. And her boyfriend Coleman has a large role to play too.

This is the 29th book in this series. I've only read one other, but will be putting the series on my TBR stack.

I love Sarah Booth Delaney and I will read anything this author continues to write in this series. I have read every book in the series, including this latest book and I have loved every single book. This series is what I reach for when I need a good fast read that has just enough mystery to keep me interested and reading more. I love the character development with Jitty and which persona she presents as. The humor behind the relationship of Sarah and Jitty makes me smile. My favorite part of #DoggoneBones was how the dogs were involved more this time. I am a dog lover and this ARC from #NetGalley was everything good.

"Doggone Bones" by Carolyn Haines the 29th instalment in the "A Sarah Booth Delaney Mystery" series which releases on May 27th. I absolutely love this series!

I always enjoy visiting with Sarah and Tinkie it’s like coming home to old friends. I always learn something, this time Sarah Booth and Tinkie investigate dognapping and illegal dogfighting operations. Sadly these things are still going on in todays society, I thought Carolyn handled the subject very well as it is a very heart wrenching subject.

There were plenty of twists and turns and lots to keep you intrigued. I found this book to be a real page-turner, and reading in one day. I’m looking forward to the next instalment

I highly recommend this book and series to all my cozy mystery friends.

I requested and received an Advance Reader Copy of this book from St. Martins Press and NetGalley . All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.