Cute Dog

A Dog’s Purpose—the #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture—is a perfect gift to introduce dog lovers to this wonderful series. Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The...

Coffee shop owner Tavy has a theory: you can tell everything about a person by their coffee order. Black coffee drinkers are efficient. Latte lovers seek comfort. But Zak—with his daily iced coffee with hazelnut syrup—is an enigma wrapped in a perfectly boring blue tie. Every day at 2:15, he walks into Java Zen with clockwork precision, yet those hazel eyes hint at a wild side that makes her pulse race. At thirty-two and still technically married to her disaster of an ex-husband, Tavy knows she should keep her fantasies to herself. Zak's probably fresh out of college anyway, right? ...

Albert never planned to stay long. A makeshift community of schoolteachers and half-feral kids wasn’t exactly his idea of peace and quiet—even if it came with running water, rationed rice pudding, and the faint smell of chalk dust. But when trouble brews and tensions mount, Albert finds himself doing something unexpected: sticking around. And when staying becomes dangerous, he does something even stranger. He leads them away. Because he knows a place. Off the map. Out of the way. Where tomato plants grow in neat rows, the old folk still believe in crochet, and nobody makes you join a ...

When broke art-school grad Cassie Vale lands a cushy gig walking a Pomeranian named Princess Bubbles, she figures it’s easy money—until she meets the dog’s owner. Vincenzo “Vin” Moretti, fifty-four, is not what she expected. He’s tall, sharply dressed, and has a stare that could melt glass—or silence a room. The kind of man who doesn’t do small talk. Or smiles. Or, apparently, leash training. Cassie’s chatty, chaotic, and allergic to authority. Vin runs New York’s most notorious crime family with clockwork precision. Their worlds shouldn’t overlap… except for one ...

He’s struggling with commitment. She’s used to fending for herself. Will an orphaned litter of puppies intertwine their hearts? Levi Baskin feels hopelessly out of place. Despite returning to the town where he grew up, the once happy-go-lucky soldier’s four years of active duty have made it tough for him to fit back into the quiet community. But when fireworks trigger traumatic flashbacks and he loses track of the dog he’s watching, he ends up on the receiving end of an impatient scolding from the animal shelter’s awfully cute director. Emily Marshall is juggling the work of five ...

The star of Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog reveals how to both interpret and “speak” the hidden language of dogs. Recent studies into the minds of canines show that they have a rich social intelligence and a physical and vocal language as complex and subtle as our own. In this fun...

Fans of Abby Jimenez and Meryl Wilsner will fall in love with this hilarious and refreshingly authentic novel about second chances, pugs, and finding the perfect muse. Business consultant Rose Josten might not have officially reached “pug lady” middle age, but she’s already got the...

Some books are overdue for justice—and in Willow Springs, late fees can be murder. Marnie Devlin thought opening a vintage boutique in sleepy Willow Springs would be the perfect fresh start after her husband's financial scandal and death. But when she joins the local book club, her quiet new life explodes into chaos. The tyrannical library director Delia Crawford—who's been blackmailing half the town—is found murdered behind her own library. With her fierce employee Ruby Gomez and Taco, her Chihuahua with uncanny detective instincts, Marnie finds herself investigating alongside the ...

A playful deep dive into anthropomorphism (our peculiar tendency to humanize the nonhuman) that will resonate with anyone who has thrown a birthday party for their dog. Bestselling science writer Justin Gregg explores the science behind our instinct to see ourselves in the creatures and objects...

When dogs play matchmaker, hearts follow. Second chances, eight paws at a time. Sarah’s golden retriever and a neighbor’s black lab conspire to spark a clumsy dog‑park meet‑cute that leads two lonely hearts to a second chance at love. Blurb: Sarah knows something is missing from her life — she just doesn't know what until her golden retriever, Luna, engineers a clumsy meet‑cute at the dog park. James, a new neighbor and widower, seems content but quietly feels the same ache. Max, his black lab, and Luna have other plans: bringing their favorite humans together. A sweet, feel‑...

When crystals can't protect you from cold-blooded murder... Marnie Devlin traded lesson plans for vintage lace when she opened Willow Whispers Boutique in charming Willow Springs, Missouri. But her keen eye for what people aren't saying—honed over decades in the classroom—draws her into darkness when the town's notorious blogger collapses at a new age shop's grand opening. Her nine-pound Chihuahua, Taco, has a nose for trouble and a talent for finding evidence the police miss. When he uncovers a suspicious vial at the crime scene, Marnie realizes this was no accident. The local ...

In this story for readers of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and A Man Called Ove, when all seems lost, he finds what matters most. Walter Lavender Jr. is a master of finding. A wearer of high-tops. A maker of croissants. A son keeping vigil, twelve years counting. But he...

A mysterious death in the past leads to trouble in the present. When one of her historic hotel staff members is shot, Eve concludes that it must be connected to a shooting that happened at the same location 46 years ago. While hosting the eclectic group of old hotel employees, her attempts to find the truth prove problematic. Heavily guarded secrets from the past and present prevent her from determining the current level of danger. Although the challenge of discovering the truth behind the near half-century shooting proves daunting, with the use of old photographs, newspaper archives, her ...

A friendly drag race proves fatal for one of the members of a car club. Sabotage is soon suspected. Friends and acquaintances from Eve’s old life in Chicago all become murder suspects. Suspicion and confusion run rampant throughout the rural Northern Arizona hotel as items go missing and different items appear. When damning evidence is found in Eve’s ex-boyfriend’s room, she hurries to clear his good name before he is officially charged with murder. Although one of Eve’s employees succeeds in helping her solve the complicated mystery, other staff members impede her investigations of...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Almost There, a second chance romance between two dog lovers, perfect for readers of Abby Jimenez and Jasmine Guillory. From the outside, veterinarian Evie Williams appears to have the perfect but boring life. She is desperate to figure out a way to...

Libby the Psychic Dog is a series of cozy mysteries intended for adults, but the series is suitable for all ages. A fun holiday read! Lord Percival Plep was a hero in the war to end all wars, but when a bullet ends his life, he wakes to find that he has been reborn one hundred years later as a dog! He soon adjusts to his new form and gender (he is now a female puppy) and is adopted by a man as a gift for his mother. Percival settles into a comfortable life of watching movies and sharing "Mama's" snacks. He also gains a reputation as a psychic dog when he finds eyeglasses and keys for the ...

Warmly narrated by Christian Coulson with atmospheric music and sound design, this Audiofile Earphones award winning book offers listeners a gentle and reflective listening experience. “It’s hard to imagine there’s light when we are so deep in the darkness. But it’s there, so let’s...

Magic can solve all your problems. At least, that’s what Ruby would have said a year ago, before she learned she was a witch. Now, all magic does is create more problems. There’s a giant tear in the fabric between the non-magical world Ruby lives in and the magical one her boyfriend is from. Every time Ruby uses her powers, the tear grows larger. The only way to stop the magical world from swallowing up Ruby’s home is to journey into the unknown forests of the other realm that contain frightening creatures such as acid frogs, poison moths, and banshees that terrify you at night. And ...

College student Ada has found the one thing that really revs her engine: Coffee. And she's found the perfect coffee shop in Perk Me Up. She likes the baristas, the other customers, and she especially likes their lattes. She likes it so much, she decides to apply for a job. But that's when the perfect brew turns cold. The owner of the place, Nate, is a real pain in the coffeepot. He's a bit older than Ada, a bit wiser, but a whole lot grumpier. But on top of those hunched, overworked shoulders is a big brain with big dreams. His secrets threaten to take the whole café down with him if he ...

Christina has always wanted her movie-perfect meet cute. Surely this would mean he was The One? She is shocked and amazed when one day, she has very own meet-cute - sadly, the guy is most definitely NOT The One. Over the weeks that follow, Christina finds herself encountering meet-cutes...