Q: When did you begin writing your novel, Christmas in Blue Dog Valley?Annie: During the height of the pandemic. It was such a stress relief for me to be able to sit down at my computer and write about a world I could control! Q: Where do you find inspiration for your writing?Annie: Everywhere. That’s... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: For anyone who ever loved All Creatures Great and Small, Annie England Noblin's newest novel--about a big city vet transplanted to a small Wisconsin town--is pure delight as we meet aging alpacas, stump-tailed cats, goats in tutus, a vagabond border collie named Kevin, and the people who think they own them. And through it all, Goldie McKenzie, DVM,... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Someone’s been barking up the wrong barstool in this uncannily enjoyable new canine mystery series from USA Today Bestselling author Diana Orgain! Every Friday night in the idyllic seaside town of Pacific Cove, California, the Roundup Crew, a group of dog-friendly folks, have a spirited meet-up at their local wine bar. But when the... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: In this romantic adventure, anything is paws-ible when a single shop owner makes a connection with her new vet. Boutique owner Sophie Daniels certainly isn't looking to adopt a dog the day veterinarian Chase Lewis convinces her to take in Comet. A rambunctious puppy with a broken leg may not be the best choice... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Franny Stone has always been a wanderer. By following the ocean’s tides and the birds that soar above, she can forget the losses that have haunted her life. But when the wild she so loves begins to disappear, Franny can no longer wander without a destination. She arrives in remote Greenland with one purpose:... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Curly the dog is born in a barn, surrounded by his parents and siblings. But when a day of boredom prompts him to explore the nearby woods, he soon finds himself lost. Alone and scared, Curly attracts the attention of a sympathetic raccoon, who decides to help Curly find his way.... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: You probably think this is a typical study guide, however, Accepted, Inc.’s unofficial SAT Subject Test Biology E/M Study Guide 2019-2020: SAT II Biology Exam Prep Review Book and Practice Test Questions isn't like other study guides. Because we know you value your time, our unofficial study guide includes a quick yet comprehensive review... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Inspired by the true story of a kleptomaniac cat who stole his way into America's heart . . . HE'S THE CAT THIEF OF LOVE MacGyver the tabby is feeling very pleased with himself. His human, Jamie Snyder, has found the perfect packmate--and it's all thanks to Mac. By... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Vet school drop-out Tess Grasso dreams of having her own pet therapy business, but she meets one disastrous obstacle after another. There's no denying she has a way with animals, so in the meantime she puts her skills to use at a local no-kill shelter. Between helping her furry... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Tree is a novel about a tree written from a unique point of view: the chief narrator is a tree. Tree uses magical realism as a key to access the interrelated emotional realities of the many species that share one pristine valley in Topanga, California. Grass, birds, other trees and... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Thirty-one-year-old Charlie isn’t in the mood for Christmas cheer. Her boyfriend has left her for his personal trainer, her mother has absconded with her latest husband for the holidays, and—adding insult to (literal) injury—her London apartment has just been destroyed by a gas leak. Single, mildly concussed and... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Lacy Marie Crocker has settled into a comfortable groove back home in New Orleans, and with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, she’s busier than ever running a thriving pet boutique, helping her mother organize the upcoming National Pet Pageant, and untangling her complicated love life. But when delivering a king-sized order of dreidel-shaped... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: She doesn’t believe in fairy tales. He is married to his job. Maybe whiskey is the secret ingredient that will bring them together—and give true love a shot in Nicole McLaughlin's Maybe I Do? Wedding photographer Charlotte Linley loves her work—even though she hates weddings. Sure, she still holds a grudge after being left... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: "I am Pepe. But you can call me el Jefe." Pepe may have soft white fur, big brown eyes, and mucho attitude--but he's no furry fashion fad. Pepe can talk--even if his new owner, Geri Sullivan, seems to be the only person who can understand him. When Geri takes on her first assignment for... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: When an enemy from her past threatens to return, Margaret Douglas must go on the run. But danger is in hot pursuit, and Margaret finds herself matching wits with a man who refuses to be stopped. Turning from the hunted to the hunter, Margaret must use everything she has to not only survive, but... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: A TAIL AS OLD AS TIME... Addison Turner has scripted a perfect future for herself, complete with a fairytale ending. She will become the name in doggie fashion design and live happily ever after with the husband of her dreams--and her dachshund, Princess, by her side. Just when her plan is on track and... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Complete Stand Alone/No Cliffhanger I slept with the wrong twin. And all I got for it in return was a broken heart. Oh yeah, and a baby on the way--there's that too. But I'm determined to make it on my own. I don't need a man, thank you very much. Not rich, charismatic, and... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Mary Beiler is not ready for change. She wants to hold onto the past as tightly as she can. But new roles and relationships test Mary's boundaries as she learns that she must trust God's plan for her life. Eli Glick used to be a school-yard crush, but she hasn't let herself dream of... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: For hundreds of years, generations of wild mustangs have roamed large parts of the western United States. Many of these magnificent animals can live their entire lives without ever seeing a single human being. Being completely self-sufficient, they inhabit the wilderness in groups, living together peacefully and posing no threat to any of... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: What if your subconscious determined the fate of nations? SPIES AND POLITICS - CONSPIRACIES/ASSASSINATIONS ... No one but her uncle will hire Nancy, considering her habit of snapping out of amnesiac fugues, wondering how she got her bruises and the scent of men's cologne. When she sees a crime of poison in progress... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Have you ever seen a report of a terrible animal abuse case and thought, “Someone should stop that person from ever being able to harm another animal?" Then, this novel is for you. Sam Holden is a young woman who comes across a dog after she has been tortured to death. This starts her... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: (Suspense, western, short novel) 108 years in the making! What if you came home after a journey and your family was no longer there? What if someone else was living in your house, running what you used to manage—and trying to kill you? Could a beautiful woman be behind it? Wade Forester must... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: Her best bet is to stay away Was Olivia hearing this right? The one man in Indian Lake she'd found truly intriguing since, well, forever—the hopelessly handsome heir to the region's most successful farming operation, Rafe Barzonni—was involved in horse racing? That made him, and her sudden attraction, downright dangerous. He wasn't just... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: In the 1980s, an era of political turmoil sweeps over Africa, offering opportunity for those who can move with the flow—not always for the better. Among those taking advantage of shifting political alliances are international rhino poachers who begin the rapid eradication of one of Africa’s most magnificent animals for their horns, much... Continue Reading →
Just Married Again by Charlotte Hughes is definitely a novel for all couples. A tale, beautifully written, that shows how bad a marriage can end up and how we can make it right, if we try hard enough. A funny, sweet and enticing novel that will keep readers hooked until the end. Charlotte Hughes has... Continue Reading →
Monty & Me by Lousia Bennet is a funny and sweet mystery that will forever lure readers into its intriguing world. A former police dog who tried, but failed, to save his owner and almost died himself is out to find the killer. Monty survived a knife to his chest and is still on the... Continue Reading →
Today, you will be writing about, Lucky, our cute, adorable, but mischeivious little puppy. Lucky is heading to South America. Write about his jungle adventures while there. What kind of trouble does Lucky get into this time? How does he end up saving the day? What animals and plants does Lucky see in the jungle?... Continue Reading →
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