I think I might be falling away from this series (which makes me sad as this was my comfort series). I just don't think I click with any of the characters. I ADORE the setting - the pet friendly town where animals go everywhere and get gourmet meals, is just the epitome of cozy. The furry friends and what kept brining me back, and thinking of what a lovely place the inn sounds like. But, the actions of the characters just rings strange to me.  I could not figure out anyone's reasoning for doing anything (Holly's flip flopping attitude about she will the cops / not help them / oh wait we're helping again; her dad's weird insistence that she marry someone she isn't dating and hasn't seen in years, the characters that show up with weak reasoning that everyone just accepts). No one really seems to like anyone else. Though the story is intriguing, the actions of the characters just felt off to me. I will say I was surprised by the reveal and the ending, which is what kept my interest through the end.  I also feel like there is no growth from the MCs through the series and I am hoping for a little more (sometimes I feel like I hardly know them even after 9 books).

Note; I listened to the audiobook and think it's very well done.