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.' - CloserWhen 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 . . .