Dixie Hemingway left the police force after the accidental death of her husband and daughter. She felt unable to deal with people, so she became a pet sitter.After arriving at the home of a wealthy client, Marilee, to care for her cat, Dixie discovers a man who apparently drowned in the cat's water bowl. She cannot locate Marilee, and soon finds herself in the middle of the investigation.Dixie meets quite a cast of characters and is soon looking for answers the police don't seem to be finding. This puts her in some sticky situations as well as finding another dead person. Can she prove her innocence by finding the guilty party without putting herself in danger?I really enjoyed Dixie. She is fun but also still grieving her loss. I also enjoyed the descriptions of the various pets she cares for. Her brother and his partner really added to the story as well.I enjoyed this first installment and cannot wait for the next book to be published. I highly recommend this book.