Christmas at Corgi Cove: A Novel
By (Author) Annie England Noblin
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Avon Books
6th March 2024
United States
General
Fiction
Narrative theme: Sense of place
813.6
Paperback
352
Width 135mm, Height 203mm, Spine 20mm
268g
If youre looking for the perfect feel-good Christmas novel, then look no further than Annie England Noblins newest novel. This book will absolutely delight any reader looking for a sweetandsassy readand not to mention enchant the fans of Annies signature canine characters. Perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Sarah Morgan, Lori Wilde, and Susan Mallery.
Rosie Reynolds had come to lakeside Corgi Cove as a lost, lonely girl abandoned by her own mother, but there she discovered a true place to call home. She loves her Corgis, Bonnie and Clyde; loves the lakeside life; and loves her aunt and uncle most of all. But when she discovers their struggling inn is about to be bought out by some big city chain, she hatches a plan: to win a contest naming theirs the best Christmas-themed inn in the USA. It's a long shot, but she knows if the whole town pulls together that they can do it.
But she didnt count on Everett St Claire, who emerged from his gleaming, black BMW, straightening his tie and asking himself how did a big-city guy like him find himself in a speck on the map like Corgi Cove And how fast could he get back to the city After all, it couldnt be that difficult to convince one elderly couple to take the money to retire.
He didnt count on getting sucked into life on the lake. Sure, the people might be...eccentric, and Rosie might seem like a pain in the backside, but there is something alluring about the place. And with the holidays nearing, and the deadline looming, Rosie and Everett are about to discover the magic of a Christmas at Corgi Cove.
Noblin brings her trademark charm and humor to the novel. Goldies romance with Cohen is sweet and natural, but her relationship with the town itself is at the forefront. The small town has an affinity for Christmas, making this a perfect holiday read. Booklist on Christmas in Blue Dog Valley Christmas in Blue Dog Valleyis a sweet tale about new chances, new friends, and a new life far from the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. Goldie is entranced by the locals who slowly begin to warm up to her. She also gets to meet the local animals: Large Marge, the horse; Alice, the cape-wearing alpaca; Kevin, the worst sheepdog around (who knows a good person when he meets Goldie!); and also Airport, the Sphinx cat that Goldie rescued at baggage claim. Romance Reviews Today Sheepdogs, fainting goats, and a Wisconsin winter star in this small town romance. may be the most fun book youll read all winter Fresh Fiction on Christmas in Blue Dog Valley Noblins masterful touch hits the sweet spot of humor and tragedy in this heart-felt book about the truest meaning of family, friends, abandoned dogs, and love, amidst a weave of plot-twisting heroics. Jacqueline Sheehan,New York Timesbestselling author, on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets Feelgood fiction at its finest. Annie England Noblin has crafted an utterly entertaining tale of unexpected chances and small-town secrets, and its as sweet and comforting as a hand-knit sweater and a warm puppy in your lap. Susan Wiggs,New York Timesbestselling author, on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets
Annie England Noblin lives with her son, husband, and four rescued bulldogs in the Missouri Ozarks. She graduated with an M.A. in Creative Writing from Missouri State University and currently teaches English for Arkansas State University. Her poetry has been featured in such publications as the Red Booth Review and the Moon City Review, and she co-edited and co-authored the coffee-table book Gillioz: Theatre Beautiful.