This is the second book in the Venus Bixby cozy mystery series and I think you get the most enjoyment after reading book 1. 
This takes place around the Thanksgiving/ Christmas holiday. Venus is also opening a kitty daycare service in town. 

We got to revisit the town and its people and it was great to catch up. It took a bit for the dead body to show up but when it does, Venus right away wants to solve what happened... even at the frustration again of the Sheriff. But I love that this time, he's just like "all right.. you can help investigate" because he knows Venus won't just sit back 🤣