Family Dog

Can this swoon-worthy hero turn Dani's dreams into reality? Sure, Wade Spencer is easy on the eyes, has that Southern charm, and comes from a good family, but Dani has been burned by the like before and she’s not fool enough to try it again. But her little girl sees a potential daddy. Seeing how Wade showers her daughter with all the love the girl’s father has denied her, Dani can’t help but warm up to the idea of giving love another try. Wade has a lot going on—a mother with a life-threatening illness to look after, four younger siblings to keep in line, and a farm to run. That ...

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always ends up on the wrong side of right. It's not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a chain of paper snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for...well...his very own indoor bathroom.

Raymond has finally found someone special. Jill seems to be the girl of his dreams, so when a death in the family calls her home, he doesn't hesitate to go along. He soon discovers that Western Kentucky is a whole different world and that her family is very protective, unpredictable, and possibly even a little crazy. When the extended family gathers for Aunt Glenda's funeral, a reunion is the only reasonable outcome. Wanting to please Jill's family, Raymond soon realizes he's in way over his head. Redneck Reunion is a heartwarming, humorous, and quirky short story about how life and love ...

Bree is as far away from perfect as an angel can get. Most recently, she stole from work and revealed her angelic wings to her dying (human) sister. On top of this, when Jaxon, a Highest Order Angel, comes to punish her for her crimes, she accidentally stabs him during her attempted escape. Any hope she had of forgiveness is far out of her reach. Jaxon has a perfect record… …and he’s proud of it. He loves being a Highest Order Angel and upholding justice, but when Bree, a Fallen Angel with beautiful eyes, distracts him, causing his first slip-up in over fifty years, he won’t go home...

The number-one New York Times best-selling author of Big Summer masterfully combines Stephen King with Donna Tartt, plus a twist of Shirley Jackson, in this timely tale of a man, his new partner, and his old dog.

Nurse Melody Parker is continuously late at work. She doesn’t seem sorry about it and has the gut to ask for an increase. Although she’s an excellent nurse, Dr. Aidan Olson gives her a reprimand, but later faces a scolding from his own boss about his lack of managerial capability. Mortified and determined to find out the reason for Melody’s tardiness, he visits her house, unintentionally scares her little daughter, and is attacked by her German shepherd. Melody works a second job to pay for her neighbor’s medical bills and leaves her daughter with the dog as she can’t afford a ...

The Betancourts next door have their own secrets and have been a part of the lives of their neighbors for thirty years, but have always remained only on the vacationing peripheral, until now. As they all head toward the end of the era with their two families intertwined, none of them know they are on a crash course, with one force barreling toward them all, one that could blow apart three generations and two families, and the secrets that threaten to break the fabric they’ve woven for thirty years in the sparkling “Hamptons of the South."

When Rufus, Murphy, Lurena, and their pets go camping, they meet Pedro, a shy boy who seems afraid of just about everything - especially the water. One thing leads to another, and the kids go into a nearby town to buy him a pet to cheer him up - a guinea pig, naturally. Yet what they bring home may look like a guinea pig, but it can swim - like an otter!

Tom wünscht sich einen Hund. Aber leider wird da nichts draus, weil seine nervige Schwester Delia allergisch gegen Hunde ist. Voll unfair! Immerhin ist Tom auch allergisch gegen Delia, und die darf trotzdem mit ihm unter einem Dach leben... Also konzentriert sich Tom jetzt auf den Musikwettbewerb eines Magazins. Ob er und seine Band, die Dogzombies, wohl eine Chance haben? Das wäre einfach genial!

Sasha is the story of a very remarkable dog: a Staffordshire Bull Terrier abandoned close to death at the age of six weeks old. Rescued from a street gutter, she had the good fortune to be adopted by author Brian L. Porter and his family. Despite suffering from a catalogue of injuries, including two broken legs and skin allergies, and eventually being diagnosed as a serious epileptic at just two years old, Sasha's story is one of triumph over adversity; of love, happiness, and inspiration.

Tina Lee is fresh out of jail and trying her level best to make it on her own. Returning home late from work, Tina discovers an abandoned puppy, skin and bones and blind. Timmy Li is the Rattlers’ star young pitcher and he’s wary of women making moves on his billionaire father who’s newly single. When he discovers Tina palling around with his dad, he’s determined to derail her—by dating her. When Timmy rescues Tina from a gang of abusive men, he has a hard time hating her—especially since she has a soft spot for Donut, the blind double dappled dachshund puppy. Besides, she’s ...

Kathy's husband, George, yearned for a Border Collie. This is the story of the birth and life of their beloved Ringo, the transition out of his body and rebirth as little Nina, a female Border Collie. As Ringo, and their matriarchal cat, Solo, faced health challenges and moved toward their end-of-life, Kathy and George were referred to Amanda Reister, a gifted pet communicator, to learn how best to care for their aging pets. Suddenly, everything changed. The conversations they've had with their pets, through Amanda, were nothing short of miraculous and completely changed their paradigm.

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to train your puppy in his crucial years. Your doggy's first few years of life are the most important, and creating a foundation that you can later build upon is essential for your dog's happiness. In this easy-to-understand dog training guide, you will see exactly how to build a foundation.

Chloe Rossi wants to retire with her husband and move away from suburban sprawl to bucolic Morelville; the only trouble is, Morelville is experiencing its worst crime wave ever and Marco Rossi wants no part of a move there. What to do? Faye Crane would like nothing more than to have her good friend Chloe move closer to her and to Chloe’s own daughter. She’s got Chloe convinced it’s a smart move but Marco is a tougher nut to crack. A string of brutal, ritualistic style murders around Halloween with no witnesses and little evidence to work with has Fayes’ Sheriff daughter and her ...

Watch out, she’s about to spell you Or help you save magic? How did I ever get myself mixed up with these people? Fortunately for me, Macey is trying to change her spots. She’s still into what she calls petty crime, but she’s also trying to be top dog at school. She knows for a fact that she should call off this stupid lift and stop trying to manipulate me. Since Macey’s listening, and that’s when I decide to tell her. “I’m done being manipulated. If you decide to actually become what you say you want to, then let me know. Until then, don’t call me or send your minions after...

Rose, a teenage girl in foster care, longs for her dog, Max, whom her criminal father keeps as leverage over her. During one of her visits, she discovers human remains on her father's property and must decide between protecting her beloved dog and reporting the crime. Meanwhile, Rose's friendship with Hugh, a bullied boy, deepens as they navigate the challenges of their lives together.

What if a wheezing, sneezing, allegedly house-trained, ticking time bomb of an orphan pug is the key to helping a family feel at home again after an arsonist set their house - and life - on fire? If you asked me, I would have said it's a bad idea; we can do better. Unfortunately no one asked me, and The Pug List is my family's story.

Aaron Tucker, aspiring New Jersey screenwriter and occasional freelance journalist, puts on his sleuthing hat after a young man with Asperger's syndrome is arrested for a senseless murder. Despite damning evidence, including the accused's confession and possession of the murder weapon, Tucker, who has an autistic son, finds the nature of the crime incompatible with his understanding of the suspect's symptoms. Persisting even after a local mobster warns him off, the amateur detective uses his son to pursue the truth.

In this hilarious follow-up to the New York Times best-selling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog, Ree Drummond - the Pioneer Woman herself - delivers a story about getting into the holiday spirit and finding the good in all. Even though Charlie may not have put a kitty on his Christmas list, he learns that if you keep an open heart, new friends can come in unexpected packages.

A FROM the Amazon top-selling comedy writer, a BRAND NEW tale of love, devotion, and poo bags... "A mini-book that will melt your heart..." 'Hey, Mary - it will be great,' they all told me. 'Get a puppy, and you'll have a loyal companion who will love you as no one has ever loved you before.' Three weeks later and the furniture is chewed to pieces, half my shoes and socks are missing, the house training is not going well at all, and when I took him to a restaurant, he started humping the waiter's leg. I had to pull him off as he clung on with his claws, still humping the air as I pulled him...