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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Shannen Kern

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve read a couple of other books by this author and have always enjoyed the fun mysteries they create. This is the beginning of the Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery series, so I dove right in! I’m a big cat lover as well as mysteries which made this a purrfect fit for me. The way the author has crafted such a cute and cozy mystery is marvelous and was incredible to curl up with in this rainy weather we’ve had. It is quite entertaining and had me giggling at a few different parts of the book. Our main character, Molly, was an absolutely wonderful person to watch become a bit of a detective when she suddenly discovers the unimaginable. I won’t give anything away, but I will be recommending this book to many people! I’ve already picked up the next book in the series, and I’m ready to keep this cozy mystery going!

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An entertaining and engaging cozy mystery with cute cat companions-a purrfect read!
Molly Stewart loves her job as a mobile cat groomer and being able to pamper purring felines. Until one of her pet parents is found stabbed with a garden implement in his own backyard. When her own Uncle, Russ becomes the main suspect and with the sheriff not looking for anyone else, Molly decides to turn amateur detective. Luckily she has help not only from the very handsome vet Hank but also Molly’s cats, Percival and Jasper. Together they must hunt for clues as to the real murderer and prove Uncle Russ’s innocence, before Molly becomes a victim herself. I loved the mix of different characters, as a cat lover I particularly loved Percival and Jasper. I liked how they all added to the overall storyline, even the cats. The intriguing mystery kept me hooked throughout and I am already looking forward to book two in the series.

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Brushed Up On Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was really good! I was a little worried with it being a murder mystery with cats, but I am so glad that I gave it a shot! I loved it! I couldn’t figure out who the murderer was at first and I LOVE that!! I can normally spot the killer right away and it kind of sucks. But not with this one!! I was torn between a couple people who I thought did it! In this book you meet Molly. She’s a cat groomer that has a shop, but also has a mobile van she works out of as well. She loves her job and she love animals. Everything was going great until one of her fur parents started acting strange. He’s normally over her shoulder watching everything she does to his cat. His time he dropped the cat off and asked her to bring him home later. So odd for this person. She tries to bring him home, but no one answers the door. Thinking that maybe he was outside in the back yard she goes around to check. Unfortunately she finds him dead in the garden. Things don’t add up and the sheriff seems dead set on the killer before even looking at all the evidence. Molly starts to do her own investigation. A lot of people are acting odd and there seems to be a lot of arguments around town. When he gets a treat about her and her cat she knows that their is more to this murder then anyone knows. Will she find the killer before he kills her? And what about the poor cats!! Such a great suspenseful murder mystery. I can’t wait to read the next book!!

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness how cute is this cover !?

Having cats of my own and being involved in feral cat care this one tickled my fancy and then I also have a friend that is a groomer and yes she’s also a mobile groomer so naturally she came to mind when I read this 🤣🙈📚

Molly Stewart loves her job and how can she not she works with such floofy friends 🥰🐾

So Mr Durbin drops his kitty off for treatment and while there he gets a text but begire walks out he asks her to drop kitty off at his home after treatment which she goes but she can’t seem to find him and when she dies she’s in for a shocker ! He’s dead in his garden 🙈 now he wasn’t the town favourite by no means but her uncle becomes the chief suspect so she has to find his killer and clear her uncle of the crime ….

The vet is easy on the eyes and I wouldn’t mind take my furry friends to him 🥰🐾🤣but he’s also good in helping her solve the mystery and yes the sheriff was a little difficult at first but he to comes around , thank goodness !

A fun afternoon read to enjoy while devouring a good cuppa and a brownie 😉

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Brushed up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Santana Hicks

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Molly Stewart is a cat groomer. She loves her job even when dealing with some stubborn cats and their pet parents. One man in particular, named Durbin, is one of the pet parents who are hard to handle. He loves his cat Jasper so much, he likes to hover over Molly while she is doing her job. While grooming Jasper, Durbin gets a text and leaves Jasper with Molly asking her to meet him at his house when she is finished.

Upon arrival, Molly notices that Durbin is not out front waiting for her so she goes out into his garden thinking he might be out there. She wasn’t wrong but she found him murdered with a garden tool. The police are targeting Molly’s uncle as the main suspect and it is up to Molly to clear his name. Everyone is a suspect. Durbin was not a well liked man. Barely anyone had anything nice to say about him. With no one to take Durbins cat, Molly takes him in. She will find justice for Jaspers human even if it puts her in danger.

Could it be the wife? The odd nephew? The business partner? Or maybe it is someone all together different. Molly will get to the bottom of it.

The local veterinarian, Hank, (who is also Molly’s crush) wants to help her with both settling Jasper into his new home and with the investigation. She thinks that he is not interested in her beyond platonic friendship so she tries her hardest to forget about any romantic feelings. Although it is hard when the man seems to want to be around her all the time.

I have read a few other books by this author that were also cat themed and I can’t get enough of them. I am a cat lover and I appreciate the love between the cats and their owners in all of this author’s series, Who wouldn’t want to read books with a feisty heroine and their kitty cats?

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 2) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Julie Johnson

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new series by an author that I enjoy reading.

Molly owns her own mobile pet spa and upon returning a furry feline to her owner, Molly finds the owner has met an untimely demise in his backyard. Not quite what one would expect! Molly loves animals and she also loves a good mystery. She jumps in and is determined to help solve this case, especially when someone she cares about becomes a suspect!

This is a fun cozy read that has some humor infused throughout. There are also some really cute cats!

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Brushed Up On Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jennifer Crain

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ruth J. Hartman’s “Brushed Up On Murder” is a delightful read.

The story follows Molly Stewart, a mobile cat groomer, who’s devastated when she finds the body of one of her clients, stabbed in his backyard. Things take a personal turn when her uncle Russ becomes the prime suspect in the murder, and Molly is determined to prove his innocence.

Hartman’s writing is engaging and witty, with a great sense of humor. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy to become invested in their lives. Molly’s passion for her work as a cat groomer shines through, and her interactions with her feline clients are adorable.

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Molly Stewart owns a cat grooming business with a mobile grooming van. Upon trying to return one of her feline clients to his owner, she finds his owner deceased. The deceased is in the garden and has died due to the use of a left handed gardening implement. Molly decides she needs to find out who has done this to one of her customers. This book is filled with great characters both human and feline. I look forward to reading the next book in the series!!

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Brushed Up On Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book #1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Angela Hayes

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 Stars

 

Brushed Up On Murder is the first book in the Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery series by Ruth J. Hartman. I always enjoy Ms. Hartman’s stories, and this one was no exception. The start of a new series based around a mobile cat groomer, Molly, who in this adventure, becomes a bit of an amateur detective when she discovers a body on one of her house calls- and her Uncle becomes the prime suspect. Add in some cute and funny furry companions, witty banter, humor, interesting quirky characters, murder, crime + investigation, drama, danger, and intrigue—- and the result is an entirely entertaining cozy mystery.
Now on to Book #2!
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Ruth J. Hartman!

 

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Brushed up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Kerry Baker

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a fun and entertaining murder mystery story that is definitely made even better by the feline help the main character receives. Molly was brilliant to read about. She was the perfect lead for this kind of story.
I enjoyed how the author introduced enough characters who could be the suspect to keep it interesting. This kind of story I usually find quite predictable when it comes to guessing who is responsible but there was enough mystery involved, with a few twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and I am going to read the next book straight away.

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Brushed Up On Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman, Reviewed by Phylis Carpenter May 2024

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Molly owns a salon for cats. She also has a mobile service that she takes when she goes to her clients house and grooms their cats at home for them. This is good for the Seniors who, for whatever reason, are unable to go to the shop to get their cats groomed.

Mr. Durbin stopped by the shop and got a text while he was there so he left his cat their and asked Molly to bring it home for him when she was done. Which she did, or at least tried to do until she went around the back of the house and found him stabbed and deceased.

Molly and her cats with the help of some of her friends are solving mysteries. Since they can’t count on the Sheriff to do it. Check out the book I think you will enjoy it.

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Brushed Up On Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1Brushed Up on Murder (A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery, Book #1 by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brushed Up On Murder is the first book in the A Mobile Cat Groomer Mystery series. It is a fun and entertaining cosy mystery. There are a host of characters both furry and human alike and it was often the furry four-footed kind that had me laughing along with Molly and Hanks witty banter.
Molly loves her job as a cat groomer, but she equally loves playing amateur sleuth. So, when she finds the over-fastidious Mr Durbin Haines murdered, she and her posse can’t resist to expose the truth and catch a killer. It was easy to spot the murderer, but it was fun watching the quirky characters and puzzle pieces come together through the twists and roadblocks.
I have read a few or Ruth’s feline friend’s books and have been delighted to read each one.
If you like furry friends and super sleuths, then Ms Hartman’s book should go on your TBR list.

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