Family Dog

In April of 1985, Buzz Legare went fishing. The next day all that was found was his boat and his waiting, faithful dog. Twenty years later, his daughter Hannah still finds hope in believing, alone among her family, that he's still alive somewhere. She has a smart husband, a thriving business, a beautiful home in San Francisco-and a huge hole in her troubled heart. True to her trademark talent for self-sabotage, she finds herself one starry night climbing up the fire escape in a desperate (and drunken) attempt to win back her own husband.

Angus and Sadie are brother and sister. Angus is bigger. He is a good, brave, and clever dog - and he likes that. Sadie isn't as quick to learn - or to obey. When cats jump at her, she yelps and runs away. Angus thinks that means she's scared of everything. But Sadie isn't so sure that's true.

For 16 years, Ben Shepard loyally served the Long Beach Police Department. Then he took a bullet to the head, and his life was shattered. No one expects much of anything from him anymore - except his father, an old man receding into a fog of his own. And except maybe his tenant, Grace, who's been a warm and friendly constant in his and his father's bleak lives. Until the day she vanishes. After an official investigation stalls, Ben moves forward on his own. But stepping into Grace's past - and all she was hiding - is a dangerous move for a man who can't trust his memories from one day to the next.

This is the story of a farmhouse from Civil War times to present day. It has stories of friends, families, happiness, losses as well as the circle of life of others who were part of the farmhouse. The characters come alive as you read about them and their history through the years and what they had in common with the farmhouse.

Award-winning author Helen Frost takes us into the breathtaking Alaskan winter landscape in this thrilling adventure with a touch of fantasy. Twelve-year-old Willow - whose heritage is both Athabascan Indian and European - wants nothing more than to mush the sled dogs to her grandparents’ home. After pressing her parents for some time, she is finally allowed to go alone. But when she commits a critical mistake, Willow wonders how she’ll ever make things right again.

This is a story about a 10-year-old girl and her friendship with a puppy called Moti. During a visit to her hometown, the girl finds this cute puppy. Despite the challenges of being miles away from her hometown, her heart is captured by the mischievous furry friend. With determination and a little help from loved ones, she embarks on a heartwarming journey to bring Moti back to the city. This delightful tale celebrates the unbreakable bond between a young girl and her newfound four-legged companion, reminding us that true friendship knows no boundaries.

If you love sweet romances (PG-rating), look no further than Rachelle Ayala's Have a Hart series. The Harts are a family of San Francisco firefighters. Their family motto is: Heart comes first. Former fireman Larry Davison covers his burn scars well, by working at an elementary school as a custodian where he finds a lost hound dog behind the dumpster. Fashion designer Jenna Hart is in town to do a charity fashion show when she loses her top model, Little Treat. When Larry turns up with the puppy, she asks him to be in the show and bachelor auction. Larry’s not sure he belongs in a fashion...

He's definitely undomesticated...Julie Jones is proud of her dog training institute, but her latest client is jeopardizing its stellar rating. He growls. He snaps. He refuses to follow the simplest command without balking. But his dog is an absolute sweetie. All Puppy needs, Julie tells his surly master, is to bond. Luc Tagliano wants to correct the destructive behavior of the misbegotten mastiff his great-aunt left him—not bond with it! Although he wouldn’t mind some bonding with sexy little Julie. As for Puppy, the dog just needs to learn to behave, so Luc can place him in a good home...

Dad and Ben haven't been getting along recently and Dad hopes a road trip to rescue a border collie will help them reconnect. But Ben is on to Dad's plan and invites Ben's thuggish buddy, Theo. The family dog, Atticus, comes along, too, and the story is told by Ben and Atticus. When their truck breaks down, they commandeer an old school bus, along with its mechanic, Gus. Next, they pick up Mia, a waitress escaping a tense situation. Only sharp-eyed Atticus realizes that Theo is on the run - and someone is following them.

An Air Force Pilot, A Courageous Child, And the Journey That Changed Their Lives When Air Force Captain Phoenix Lane’s F-16 malfunctions during a mission near the Syrian border, he is forced to eject, thrusting him into a dangerous fight for survival. Captured and held in a remote militant camp, Phoenix endures months of captivity and near starvation with little more than his will to survive—until a six-year-old girl named Amal offers him an unexpected lifeline. Despite her own unimaginable losses, Amal’s quiet courage and unwavering kindness become Phoenix’s only source of hope. By...

The school secretary has a sharp tongue but is she a killer? Can Marty do the math or will he get schooled by a criminal mastermind? Marty Golden is frazzled. Struggling to juggle nieces, a rambunctious dog, a demanding job, and a serious relationship, the software engineer is never quite sure whether he’s coming or going. But when his nemesis begs for help after she’s accused of offing the school principal, the amateur sleuth agrees to hunt down the real culprit. Confounded to discover the cantankerous woman stood to take the dead man’s position, he strives to find anyone who could ...

Piper’s life is turned upside down when her family moves into a shelter in a whole new city. She misses her house, her friends, and her privacy - and she hates being labeled the homeless girl at her new school. But while Hope House offers her new challenges, it also brings new friendships, like the girls in Firefly Girls Troop 423 and a sweet street dog named Baby. So when Baby’s person goes missing, Piper knows she has to help.

Sweets & Treats will soon open for business. Clara’s been working nonstop, but has never been happier. She and Noelle have settled into their new home and her romance with Kurt is thriving. Maisie isn’t dealing quite as well with change. As she struggles to find her purpose after selling the bakery, helping Kurt and then Ian in the kitchen point the way to a happy future. Just as life is looking its sunniest, a blizzard descends on Pinewood. When Noelle gets lost and Ian disappears trying to find her, Clara, Kurt, and Laura are thrown into chaos. Will a daring rescue bring new surprises...

As our world changes and our lives get more complicated, the one thing every family can count on is a friendly welcome home and a warm snuggle with furry friends. Follow the Walsh family as they lead you through the incredible and inspirational tales of their favorite family relatives. Curl up with these engaging stories of miracles, joy, and life's struggles, as Bob, Samantha, and Kevin Walsh share their truly amazing journey. Whether it's the Walshes or your own family, you know the family dog is part of your life.

TAKING LOVE AND LAW SERIOUSLY... Aiden O'Connell is a decorated and dedicated K-9 handler, teamed with a dynamic faithful partner, Cooper. Lindsay is a compassionate social worker who cares deeply for the displaced children she helps. These two public servants decide to adopt a little boy and get married to raise him together. Share in their engagement, training to foster-to-adopt, his job as a police officer, her work as a social worker, their wedding, honeymoon, and many other surprises along the way. But a huge obstacle threatens the home they built together when the little boy's abusive...

Abby Halladay has the perfect life. Or, rather, she will…as long as everything goes exactly according to plan. Abby never leaves anything to chance — not her job as a syndicated columnist, not her engagement to her fiancé, Fred, and certainly not her impending wedding in Paris (New Jersey, that is). Unfortunately for Abby, even the best-laid plans often go awry — like when Fred runs away to Paris (France, that is), her column is canned, and her dream home is diagnosed with termites. Forced to move back in with her parents and drive her dad’s cab, Abby’s perfect life has now ...

"Nuevo perro" **************** Fue un día terrible para el alegre y negro gato ¡Sus padres adoptaron a un perro, en un solo rato! Un caniche tan pequeño que no podía dañar a un ratón Actuaba como si mandara en la casa y creía tener la razón.

It seems like it's going to be just another normal Peterson family trip for haircuts - that is until Charles meets Princess, a spoiled but irresistible Yorkie pup. She belongs to one of the stylists but Princess's owner is moving and can't take the puppy with her. Charles volunteers to care for Princess until they find her a new home. But it doesn't take long for the Petersons to get tired of Princess's privileged ways. How will Charles ever find the right family for this high maintenance pup?

Franky is a funny little red dachshund who lives in a cabin in the woods. He loves treats, but even more, he loves Gram and Gramps and his friends, Blackie the bear and Hen-rietta the turkey. Follow Franky on the fun (mis) adventures that he and his friends have had since The Great Cookie Caper and Other Stories as they learn about God, friendship, and love along the way.

He's a Talking Psychic Cat Trying to Save the World. His Humans Are Only Interested in Their Drama. Will he find a way before more die? When BMC Jasmine's first and second beloved humans are murdered, bestowing upon him their magical lite-witch powers, he goes from a carefree frolicking cat to a confused and grief-ridden, bumbling, magical mess. He's desperate to start a CatCast and broadcast his message of love across the land. But then, a knock comes at the front door. Now, he and his sleuthing crew have another murder to solve before the killer strikes again. But a devious cult leader ...