Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts
By (Author) Lucy Dillon
Hodder & Stoughton
Hodder Paperback
1st January 2010
26th November 2009
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.92
Winner of RNA Romantic Novel of the Year 2010 (UK)
Paperback
432
Width 130mm, Height 196mm, Spine 30mm
300g
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 . . .Heart-warming, fun and romantic. Marley and Me fans will love it - Closer
A contemporary Bridget Jones, but with canines instead of chardonnay. - StylistHeartwarming . . . the perfect read for a cold winter's night - News of the WorldFunny 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 - BookbagWarm and romantic. - Elle on THE BALLROOM CLASSHeart-warming, fun and romantic. Marley and Me fans will love it - CloserA contemporary Bridget Jones, but with canines instead of chardonnay. - StylistHeartwarming . . . the perfect read for a cold winter's night - News of the WorldLucy Dillon was born in Cumbria in 1974. She now divides her time between London and the Wye Valley. She recently adopted a basset hound named Violet, who she is now hoping may be expecting puppies.