- Paperback: 432 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Paperback (Nov 26 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0340919205
- ISBN-13: 978-0340919200
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 299 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #326,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Heart-warming, fun and romantic. Marley and Me fans will love it' -- Closer 'A contemporary Bridget Jones, but with canines instead of chardonnay.' -- Stylist 'Fluffy and heartwarming, this is the perfect read for a cold winter's night' -- News of the World 'A charming read' -- Star 'This heartwarming tale is sure to please' -- Take A Break 'It's funny and charming... a fabulous story that you won't want to put down, guaranteed to warm the heart of even the most devout non-dog person' -- Bookbag 'I adored this juicy novel... you'll be swept off your feet' -- Louise Bagshawe on THE BALLROOM CLASS 'A charming, heartwarming, entertaining read' -- Glamour on THE BALLROOM CLASS 'Warm and romantic.' -- Elle on THE BALLROOM CLASS 'If you enjoy reading about relationships and all the complexities that go with them then this is for you.' -- Trashionista on THE BALLROOM CLASS
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ROMANTIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2010. When the abandoned strays from a local dogs' home are matched with brand new owners, it turns out it might not just be the dogs who need rescuing. Rachel's aunt has left her a house, a Border Collie and, despite knowing nothing about dogs, a crowded kennels. But since her life has collapsed she's not sure she can deal with any more lost souls. Zoe's ex-husband has given their children a puppy. The kids are in love, but she's the one stuck training Toffee the impossible Labrador. She's nearly at the end of her tether - until Toffee leads her to a handsome doctor...Meanwhile Natalie and Johnny's marriage hasn't been easy since they started trying for a baby. But is a fridge-raiding, sofa-stealing Basset hound like Bertie really the child substitute they're looking for? As the new owners' paths cross on the town's dog-walking circuits, their lives become interwoven. And they - and their dogs - learn some important lessons about loyalty, companionship and unconditional love ...
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dog lover, Jun 10 2011
By Online shopper "Tanya" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book. It is about a woman who inherits her aunts house and rescue kennels after her death. Dogs just have a way of bringing people together and this book proves it for sure. I highly recommend reading it especially if you like animals and books about friendship and starting over.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Lovely book,well written with real characters and real life issues, Oct 23 2011
By N. Peterson - Published on Amazon.com
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This book was something of a revelation for me; the everyday life and problems of people / dogs can be as engaging and entertaining as romanticised stories about impossibly beautiful, young and passionate characters. I was captivated by this book. Yes. I am a dog person. But, that would not necessarilly make me go all soppy over a story about dogs and broken hearts. This book, and the story, got to me because of it's realism and fearlessness in tackling big, ugly, messy human issues like; adultery, motherhood, selfishness and the not always romantic side of relationships. Kids vomit, dogs chew up favourite shoes and sometimes people are not who or what you expected them to be, and sadly even dogs get caught up in our human duplicity ending up broken hearted themselves.This story doesn't promise happy endings, but it does show people facing their own demons and finding a way forward that is positive and even uplifting. Will Nat and John get pregnant? Maybe, maybe not, but you are left with the impression that they will be a family irregardless of being parents to a baby or their lovely Bertie on his bassetthound own. From the main character, Rachel and her storyline dealing with the thorny issue of a married lover, a tetchy relationship with her mother, gaining understanding about her deceased Aunt, Dot's multifaceted life, unplanned pregnancy issues for older women and allowing the possibility of a new love to blossom; the author unashamedly allows real life to take on a magical tone that gives readers hope.
I loved this book, and was gripped by the possibilities of life and relationships; be they between humans or their dog companions.
Get this book. You'll not regret it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very enjoyable story, Oct 16 2011
By Terri DuLong "Author of SPINNING FORWARD rele... - Published on Amazon.com
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Finished this today and very much enjoyed it. Good story about dogs and the author captured their personalities very well, in addition to those of her characters. Would definitely recommend this one, especially if you like dogs.
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