Bethany Blake
2 SeriesBethany Blake is an American author known for her Lucky Paws Petsitting Mysteries series. She holds a Ph.D. and runs Barkley's Premium Pet Care, mirroring her character Daphne Templeton's profession. Blake resides in Pennsylvania with her family.
In "Death by Chocolate Lab," the first Lucky Paws Petsitting Mysteries novel by Bethany Blake, pet sitter Daphne Templeton navigates the murder of Steve Beamus, the contentious owner of Blue Ribbon K-9 Academy, found dead during a dog agility trial in Sylvan Creek. Daphne, known for her compassion towards strays and misfits, quickly compiles a list of suspects, as does the police. The investigation takes a personal turn when Daphne's sister, Piper, emerges as the prime suspect, having been Steve's latest scorned lover. As Daphne delves deeper, she must clear her sister's name while uncovering the truth behind Steve's death.
