Brenda H. (booksinvt) - , reviewed on 7/4/2015 + 457 more book reviews

The second in the Southern Cousins Mystery series. Callie Valentine Jones owns Hair.net, the local beauty salon and has set up a hairdressing tent at the Elvis Festival in Tupelo, Mississippi. Callie's Uncle Charlie is heading up the committee in charge of finding the next best Elvis impersonator.

When the first Elvis impersonator dies while playing the piano, Callie's cousin and best friend Lovie becomes the number one suspect. When the second Elvis impersonator drops dead after dancing with Callie's mom Ruby Nell, the Valentine family rallies together to find the killer and save the Valentine name.

For those who aren't familiar with this series, Callie's loveable basset hound, Elvis thinks he is the actual singer reincarnate. Alternating chapters in the book are narrated by Elvis, who keeps you entertained with his view on Callie and soon to be ex husband Jack's romance, his own romance with French poodle Ann Margaret, and of course his take on catching the killer.

In addition to the mystery, Callie finds herself still conflicted on her feelings for ex Jack and is pleasantly surprised to meet the handsome Luke Champion, Veterinarian when Elvis has a little mishap. (I really hope this isn't going to be another love triangle in the upcoming installments). Lovie is desperately trying to get her love interest, Rocky to take the next step but he is too busy planning for his next archaeological dig. Ruby Nell and best friend Fayrene have taken up dancing lessons much to the dismay of Uncle Charlie. Uncle Charlie has his hands full with new assistant, Bobby Huckabee who swears he is a psychic.

A fun, quick read but definitely not your typical cozy. This series definitely takes a little getting used to.

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