There are some things in life that only a dog can teach you. A poignant, heart-wrenching, but ultimately uplifting novel about the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Purpose, The Art of Racing in the Rain and Marley and Me. In the farming town of Riverside in Washington, Toby Fuller is feeling more alone than ever. Nothing Toby did was ever good enough for his father, but he never expected his father to leave, to abandon him and his mother forever. He loses hope, until a scruffy golden retriever called Buddy follows him home from school.
Though he’s struggling to walk, Buddy matches Toby step for step, never taking his eyes off him, as if Toby is all he needs in the world. And from that day on Buddy never leaves Toby’s side.
Buddy shows Toby a loyalty that he has never known. But then disaster strikes and Toby’s life is changed forever. Will Buddy be able to give Toby the strength he needs to carry on? A tale of how unconditional love can bound into your life when you least expect it, giving you hope in the darkest of times. A Dog’s Hope is a standalone story, but you can read more in the Second Chance series:
A Dog’s Hope (Book 1)
A Dog’s Chance (Book 2)
What readers are saying about A Dog’s Hope: “Perfect for fans of A Dog’s Purpose, The Art of Racing in the Rain and Marley and Me. This book drew me in from the first page… I honestly shed tears reading this wonderful book, I highly recommend this book to anyone, especially dog lovers.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I am completely demolished, this was the most heart-warming, sweet and beautiful book I've read in a while. It grabbed me and just stole my heart… I can't even express my feelings, just read it!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“A totally heart and gut-wrenching novel… I read the last couple chapters through tears as it touched me very deeply. I absolutely recommend this page-turner! You will not want to put it down!” The Write Review, 5 stars
“Wow!... This story is one of heartbreak, love, loss, forgiveness and overcoming!... We can learn so much from a dog and this book captured that perfectly!” I Have Lived a Thousand Times, 5 stars
“Omg! Omg! Omg!... This book just breaks my heart into thousand pieces.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“If I could rate this 10 stars, I would!... This book drew me in from the first page… I definitely shed some tears reading this. If you love dogs and are looking for a book with REAL meaning, grab this one!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I so so so totally, utterly loved this book... If you are wondering why people love their furry friends so much, you should read it and maybe you will understand why.” B for Book Review, 5 stars
“Beautifully written story that will remain with me for a long time… I definitely required tissues at hand to get through… several times the intensity required me to put the book down which made it a wonderful, memorable story.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“This review practically writes itself. If I could give this enchanting story more than 5* I certainly would. It is an outstanding story… Told from the heart… I loved every page of it.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“From the very beginning I needed a box of Kleenex… This book is something incredibly special, and so I will read it again and again. This book becomes my first favorite of 2020.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“A story that will show you how amazing the bond between a human and a dog can be… Amazing and breathtaking… A very beautiful story.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Three D.C. wives become friends as they weather the storms in their tumultuous lives in this dramatic novel.Married to some of Washington, D.C.’s most influential men, Bethany, Deanna and Marisol are on the guest list at every high-profile political and social event. And when they meet at a fundraiser, they forge a deep, unexpected friendship.Beneath the glamour, all three are struggling to hide the void in their marriages. Bethany’s teenage stepdaughter is wreaking chaos at home, and to escape, Bethany begins writing an anonymous, dirt-dishing gossip column. Deanna is a successful event planner, longing for a baby and unaware of her husband’s double life. Marisol, too, is desperate to start a family, and starting to question her husband’s commitment, and her own.As their friendship deepens, Bethany, Marisol and Deanna help each other decide how far they’ll go to fulfill their desires. Because in passion—as in politics—one mistake can change everything . . .

In her effortlessly winning novels Tulip Fever and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Deborah Moggach charmed readers and critics alike with her generous prose and hilarious dialogue. With Heartbreak Hotel, Moggach has triumphed once again. When retired actor Buffy decides to leave London and move to rural Wales, he has no idea what he is letting himself in for.  In possession of a run-down bed and breakfast that leans more toward the shabby than the chic and is, quite literally, miles from nowhere, Buffy realizes that he needs to fill the beds—and fast. Otherwise, his vision of the pastoral countryside will go up in smoke. Enter a motley collection of guests: Harold, whose wife has run off with a younger woman; Amy, who’s been unexpectedly dumped by her (not-so) nebbishy boyfriend and Andy, the hypochondriac postman whose girlfriend is much too much for him to handle. But under Buffy’s watchful eye, this disparate group of strangers finds that they have more in common than perhaps they first thought. A charming romantic comedy that will captivate even the most determined urbanite, Heartbreak Hotel is a supreme entertainment.

A wonderful, escapist read from Jan Baynham!Previously published as Her Mother's Secret: The Summer of '69 by Jan Baynham.A secret diary. Love lost. And love found . . .Greece, 1969. Reeling from a devastating loss, free-spirited Elin Morgan escapes to a sun-drenched Greek island. She seeks shelter among the blue painted shutters, bobbing fishing boats and lanes lined with olive trees.Up the hill from the taverna where she’s staying, Elin rekindles her love of painting at a tiny art studio and, with the help of handsome wood-carver Stelios, unlocks hidden passions.But their carefree summer isn’t to last. Elin leaves, taking with her a shocking secret that will span decades.Wales, 1991. Art student Alexandra is unmoored by the death of her beloved mother Elin. She doesn’t know what to do when she learns she’s been left a beautiful old diary.Elin’s journal tells of the summer she spent on a Greek island in 1969 and gives Alexandra her blessing to find out the truth about her past.With just an old diary to guide her, she seeks the answers to long-buried secrets. And as Alexandra begins to see the world through her young mother’s eyes, she realizes that some love stories have no ending . . .This captivating and unforgettable story about the bonds between mother and daughter, set on a Greek island decades apart, is perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Louise Douglas, Kate Frost, T.A. Williams, Mandy Baggot, Francesca Catlow or Chris Penhall.________________________________________________‘Pure escapism.’ Mel‘It stayed with me long after I finished.’‘I was immediately swept away into the Greek sun and didn’t want to return!’‘The story holds you to the end.’ Carol‘I was totally engrossed. This is one hell of a debut novel.’ Lucy‘A heartwarming, immersive read that provides a welcome escape.’ JulieALSO BY JAN BAYNHAMTHE SECRET SISTERTHE GREEK ISLAND SECRET

Anna Goodrich has decisions to make.A young artist who now lives in New York City, Anna must return home to mid-coast Maine for her uncle's funeral.Can she face all that she left behind when she left seven years earlier?The pain of her own mother’s death, the fractured relationships with her father, and her first love. The life she had built for herself in New York - the art world, her boyfriend - allowed her to forget the grief and hurt she had left behind in Maine.But when her uncle leaves her a surprising inheritance, it forces her to face her past, and the parts of her self she’s buried.As she searches for answers about herself, and where she belongs, she discovers how people and places shape us, and how understanding, forgiveness and grace have the power to transform us and the people we love.