Mimi Lee Reads Between The Lines

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When a local teacher is found dead, LA's newest pet groomer Mimi Lee finds herself in a pawful predicament-with her younger sister's livelihood on the line. Mimi Lee is on top of the world. She has a thriving pet grooming business, the sweetest boyfriend, and a talking cat to boot. When she arrives at the elementary school where her sister Alice works, she's expecting a fun girls' night out-but instead finds a teacher slumped over in her car, dead. Alice was the last one to see Helen Reed, which instantly marks her as the prime suspect. Unable to sit quietly and let the authorities walk all over her sister, Mimi starts snooping and talks to Helen's closest contacts, including one jumpy principal, a two-faced fiance, and three sketchy teachers. With the help of her sassy but savvy cat, Marshmallow, and a cute kitten named Nimbus, the clock's ticking for Mimi to get to the bottom of yet another case before her sister gets schooled.

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"I havent loved a cat in a book this much since I read the first The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lillian Jackson Braun a hundred years ago. This series is also set in the Los Angeles area hmmm, am I missing California Mimi has opened a pet grooming service so she meets a lot of quirky pet owners. Mimis mother is a hoot, too. Mimi is a delight and I cant wait to hang out with her again."Poisoned Pen

"This is catnip for fans of talking cat cozies.Publishers Weekly

[Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines] will appeal to readers who enjoy Vivien Chiens Noodle Shop mysteries, with their Chinese American heroines, as well as similar family dynamics and portrayals of savvy businesswomen.Booklist

"If you love an intriguing mystery with an appealing protagonist, a wisecracking cat, and lively family dynamics you must read the Sassy Cat mysteries by Jennifer Chow. I'm so glad I found this fresh new voice in the cozy mystery world."Sherry Harris, Agatha nominated author of the Sarah Winston Garage Sale mysteries

"I love Marshmallow! He is once again my favorite character in this series...he really saves the day in this book. Overall, Mimi Reads Between the Lines is another great entry in this cozy cat mystery series. 4 stars!Diane Reviews Books

"Add in the "talking" cat as well as a new fur baby this book was a fun read that cozy fans are sure to enjoy."Books a Plenty

"Acracking, fun and lighthearted cozy mystery..."Brianne's Book Reviews

A lighthearted cozy mystery with a cute kitten, a matchmaking mama, fun foreign fare, parent problems, a setup sister, one panicky principal. And a cheeky cat.The Avid Reader

"I enjoyed this lighthearted cozy mystery, second in the Sassy Cat Mystery series. The fascinating mystery had me stymied, the characters are well-defined, and I appreciated how close-knit Mimi and her family is...I highly recommend this cozy mystery!"Open Book Society

Author Bio

Jennifer J. Chow grew up reading Garfield comics and adores creating sassy kit lit. She also writes the Winston Wong mysteries, which feature a regular meowing cat. Her other Asian American novels include Dragonfly Dreams (a Teen Vogue pick) and The 228 Legacy.