Sarah’s wounded. Hayley’s guarded. Can a puppy show them how to love again? Sarah Meyer has a new lease on life. After starting a successful dog grooming business in Port Perry, she’s determined to wash off her past — until she crosses paths with her famous old flame. Longing to be true to herself, international pop star Hayley Shannon has relocated to her coastal childhood home to make her stubborn record label see things her way. But when a runaway dog leads Sarah back into her life, Hayley remembers there's more to living than glitz and glam. Against her better judgment, Sarah hires Hayley at her boutique. As grateful as Sarah is for the help — and the opportunity to reconnect with Hayley — she fears Hayley skipping town with her heart again. And Hayley’s concerned about what a second chance with Sarah might mean for her already shaky negotiations with her label. Will old wounds prove too deep, or can they be healed by puppy love? Puppy Love is second in the Port Perry Girls series of small-town romances. Though each book can be read alone, they're much more fun when read together. The series begins with Lost and Found. If you like sweet, funny, and pet-friendly romance, you’ll love Gia Rose’s Port Perry Girls! Keywords: lesbian love, lesbian sex, lesbian relationships, lesbian romance, LGBT, ff romance, lesbian series, lesbian contemporary romance

When high school sophomore Lauren takes her new Sheltie to "puppy kindergarten," she finds herself attracted to the class instructor, Adam, but he may not be the perfect boyfriend candidate she believes him to be.

The goal of Puppy Love is to provide you with the skills and understanding you'll need to train your puppy so that he grows into a self-confident, well mannered, well adjusted, mature dog.

When Lesley Ackerman meets Alex Randall, she’s smarting from the recent breakup with her long-time boyfriend. She isn’t interested in a rebound romance, but his sweet kids steal her heart. Alex Randall has moved to Hallburg to take a position as the high school basketball coach, and he hopes moving to a new town will help him get over his wife’s death. He’s not interested in the standoffish young woman their mutual friends keep pushing at him. But he’s desperate to find someone to watch his kids while he’s away at a basketball tournament. She fits the bill, but she comes with a confession that shakes both of them. Can Christmas cookies, a cute puppy, and two matchmaking children help Lesley and Alex overcome hurts from the past and find love?

Carla doesn’t need a puppy. But when she sees Sophia sitting there just waiting to be adopted, she can’t say no. Turns out that impulsive decision may be one of the best ones she’s ever made. This story is part of the Puppy Love series of clean, sweet short stories which feature puppies bringing two people together for their happily ever after. The stories can be read in any order.

When Sadie takes her puppy, Hunter, to the dog park after a storm, she has no idea what danger they’re walking into. Fortunately, a handsome stranger rescues them. Unfortunately, he’s a complete jerk. Or is he? This short story is part of the Puppy Love series of short stories about puppies bringing two people together. They can be read in any order.

A heartwarming collection of stories about the dogs, cats and pets who have touched the lives of those around them Sometimes, animals come into our lives just when we need them most. In these true stories about the powerful connections between people and pets, Jo Coudert and Jennifer Basye Sander uncover the simple joys of loving and being loved by our four-legged companions. In this book you’ll meet the German shepherd with a special sense for comforting the sick; the loyal dog who risks his own life to rescue a drowning boy; the troublesome rabbit who warms her way into a new family; the chatty parrot who brings joy to the home of a lonely widow; the abandoned horse and foster child who rescue each other; and many, many more. These animals don’t just bring us comfort—they save our lives. Coudert and Sander celebrate the everyday miracles that happen when we form bonds with animals. This new edition combines two charming collections—The Dog Who Healed a Family and The Dog with the Old Soul —into one beautiful gift-worthy hardcover package.

Tongues are wagging all over town that bubbly, quirky pet therapist Annabel Cates has been spotted keeping company with Dr. Thomas North. Yes, that Dr. North—the ever-serious, oh-so-gorgeous and utterly unattainable orthopedic surgeon who has dashed the hopes of so many Thunder Canyon cowgirls. Will Annabel really be able to domesticate the medical maverick? Folks round these parts can't understand how two such emotionally opposite people even got together. (We give the credit to an unlikely matchmaker with four paws and a winning smile!) Stay tuned, faithful friends, and find out if sexy Dr. North can stay immune to this adorable Cates sister and her irresistible pup!

Life is never dull in Drayton Beauchamp but for Zoe it feels as though her world has been turned upside down. As her elderly employer is rushed off to hospital and the dog rescue centre is set to close, she doesn't think it can get much worse... Until a city developer and his girlfriend turn up and threaten to build a new housing estate on the beloved allotments. With the village up in arms and the tensions rising, Zoe finds herself plunged into the centre of the controversy with some dramatic unforeseen consequences. Everything falls apart but, luckily, it turns out a dog really is a girl's best friend.

When Ella Hayden moves to Hallburg, Maryland, with her six-year-old daughter, Joy, Ella hopes to find a new job. She is excited to be in her cousin’s wedding and move into her apartment. But she doesn’t expect an encounter with her cousin’s old two-timing boyfriend, Tony Zanetti, or the job offer in his family’s restaurant. Tony’s life has taken a turn for the worse with the loss of his finance job and his fiancée. He wants to help his mom make the family restaurant a viable operation, but he doesn’t want this gig long term. When Ella asks him to adopt a cute puppy in hopes that Joy will eventually love it, he agrees—in his efforts to be a better person. As Tony and Ella interact, he fears falling for another woman too fast, and Ella is leery of his track record with women. Will Joy be able to bring Tony and her mom together with the help of a cute pup?