Bestselling author Lucy Dillon''s heartwarming tale of unconditional love. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Katie Fforde.

ROMANTIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2010.

''Heart-warming, fun and romantic. Marley and Me fans will love it.'' - Closer

When the abandoned strays from a local dogs'' home are matched with brand new owners, it turns out it might not just be the dogs who need rescuing.

Rachel''s aunt has left her a house, a Border Collie and, despite knowing nothing about dogs, a crowded kennel. But since her life has collapsed she''s not sure she can deal with any more lost souls.

Zoe''s ex-husband has given their children a puppy. The kids are in love, but she''s the one stuck training Toffee the impossible Labrador. She''s nearly at the end of her tether - until Toffee leads her to a handsome doctor . . .

Meanwhile Natalie and Johnny''s marriage hasn''t been easy since they started trying for a baby. But is a fridge-raiding, sofa-stealing Basset hound like Bertie really the child substitute they''re looking for?

As the new owners'' paths cross on the town''s dog-walking circuits, their lives become interwoven. And they - and their dogs - learn some important lessons about loyalty, companionship and unconditional love . . .