
Earnest Summary:
From the bestselling author of An
Unexpected Grace comes a richly
insightful novel of matters of the heart—both human and canine—in an uplifting
story of love, loyalty, and new beginnings…
Earnest. It’s the perfect name for a sweet, eager-to-please yellow
Labrador retriever. Anna and her boyfriend Jeff fall for him the minute they
see those guileless eyes gazing up from behind his gate at Seattle’s Best
Friends Shelter. In no time at all, they’re a pack of three, with Earnest
happily romping in their condo on Gamble Island.
During the day, Earnest keeps Anna company in her flower shop, located in a
historic gingerbread Victorian on the island’s main street. Anna hopes to buy
and restore the house, once owned by her beloved grandmother. But when that
dream is threatened by Jeff’s actions, Anna’s trust is shattered. For so long,
the house has encompassed all her ideals of security, home, and family. Yet
Earnest’s devotion to his two people, and theirs to him, make it impossible for
them to walk away from each other. And when a crisis hits, it’s Earnest—honest,
stubborn, and uncannily wise—who will help Anna reconcile her past and embrace
what the future can bring…
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About the Author:
Kristin von Kreisler was born on October 4, the feast
day of St. Francis of Assisi. All her life she has loved and rescued
animals. She has written bestselling books about them and has spoken
about their welfare on Coast to Coast to 560 U.S. cities and on the Voice of
America to 123 million people.
Her
most recent novels are Earnest, about a couple in
conflict over custody of their beloved Labrador retriever, and An Unexpected Grace, about a woman and a golden retriever
helping each other recover from violence and abuse. A memoir, For Bea, tells
the story of Kristin’s beagle, who came from a medical lab and influenced
her to become an animal writer. Her books have been translated into ten
languages, and her first book, The Compassion of Animals, was a
Book of the Month Club Selection.
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Pet Friendly Summary:
Todd Dwyer, a successful app designer, wasn’t planning to adopt a dog,
but when his Uncle Bertie dies and leaves his little mutt Archie homeless, Todd
can’t help welcoming the pooch home.
Archie
could charm the marrow out of a bone, but Todd’s girlfriend Gwen is less than
impressed with the instant bond the fluffy white ball of fur makes with her
boyfriend. When things go awry the first night, she insists that Todd give
Archie to his sister, Claire, whose rural home is a day’s drive away.
Todd and
Archie hit the road, but circumstances compel them to make a detour to a quaint
hotel run by Todd’s childhood friend, Emma Carlisle. As it happens, the
hotel is hosting a colorful group of ghost hunters in town for a paranormal
conference, and when Archie starts howling into the air vent, it isn’t
long before their road trip turns bumpier than an unpaved country
lane.
But with
Archie’s unerring canine instincts and loyal heart, he may help Todd and Emma
see the happiness that’s waiting just under their noses . . .
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About the Author:
Sue Pethick is an
award-winning writer whose short stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s
Mystery Magazine and Murderous Intent. The author of two books published under
pen names, Sue’s life-long love of animals inspired her to write PET FRIENDLY,
the story of a little dog with a big heart and an instinct for true love. Born
in San Diego, California, she now lives in Vancouver, Washington.
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Earnest by Kristin von Kreisler &
Pet Friendly by Sue Pethick
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