Sit! Stay! Speak!

A Novel

by Annie England Noblin

On Sale: 09/08/2015

Sit! Stay! Speak!

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Sit! Stay! Speak!

A Novel

by Annie England Noblin

On Sale: 09/08/2015

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About the Book

If you love dogs you'll love this book, which echoes the novels of Mary Alice Monroe, Jill Shalvis, and Kristin Higgins.  It's a charming debut novel telling the unforgettable story of how a rescue dog helps a struggling young outsider make peace with the past.

Addie Andrews is living a life interrupted.  Tragedy sent her fleeing from Chicago to the shelter of an unexpected inheritance—her beloved aunt’s somewhat dilapidated home in Eunice, Arkansas, population very tiny.  There she reconnects with some of her most cherished childhood memories.  If only they didn’t make her feel so much!

People say nothing happens in small towns, but Addie quickly learns better. She’s got an elderly next door neighbor who perplexingly dances outside in his underwear, a house needing more work than she has money, a best friend whose son uncannily predicts the weather, and a local drug dealer holding a massive grudge against her.

Most surprising of all, she’s got a dog. But not any dog, but a bedraggled puppy she discovered abandoned, lost, and in desperate need of love. Kind of like Addie herself. She’d come to Eunice hoping to hide from the world, but soon she discovers that perhaps she’s finding the way back—to living, laughing, and loving once more.

Critical Praise

“Readers of Debbie Macomber will enjoy poet and nonfiction author Noblin’s first novel. It’s an enjoyable story full of laughter, tears, and just plain fun.” — Library Journal

“A must read for any animal lover.” — Fresh Fiction

“Addie’s story is wrapped up neatly, full of romance, mystery, and a few new furry (and not-so-furry) friends to save the day. A warm, emotionally grounded story that will delight fans of Mary Kay Andrews and contemporary women’s fiction.” — Booklist

“This author has much to recommend her to Bark readers, including her decade-long work in animal rescue and this charming debut novel. [...] This is a touching and engaging book about friendships, family, and the power of dogs to inspire changes in our lives.” — The Bark Magazine

“A cozy read that’s full of dogs, romance, and small-town charm.” — Kirkus Reviews

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780062379269
  • ISBN 10: 0062379267
  • Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks
  • On Sale: 09/08/2015
  • Pages: 384
  • List Price:18.50 CAD
  • BISAC1 : FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
  • BISAC2 : FICTION / Family Life
  • BISAC3 : FICTION / Contemporary Women

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