Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by Books & a Beat.
My pick today is Claire Cook’s Must Love Dogs: New Leash on Life (e-book, Book II).
Intro: My brother Michael was staying with me until his marriage got back on track.
“Don’t you molly coddle him, Sarah,” my father said. “Just give him three squares a day and make sure he has a starched white shirt to wear to the office.”
“If he so much as looks at a beer bottle, hide his cell phone,” my sister Carol said. “Do not, under any circumstances, let him drunk dial Phoebe. She was a witch with a capital B when he married her, and she’ll be a witch with a capital B when we find her replacement.”
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Teaser: Michael chugged the rest of his coffee and put his mug down with a thunk. “Okay,” he said. “The three of you are going to have to lure Phoebe outside, and then I’ll take it from there.”
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Synopsis: First the bestselling novel.Then the romantic comedy movie starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. Now Claire Cook’s most enduring characters are back in Must Love Dogs: New Leash on Life , Book 2 of the hilarious and heartwarming Must Love Dogs series.
“If you haven’t read a Claire Cook book yet, start with this one. You don’t need to have read the first book, but why not grab that one, too, and read it? Her books are like potato chips – you can’t have just one!”-Pamela Kramer, National Book Reviewer, Examiner
Life after divorce for Sarah Hurlihy used to consist of juggling her job as a preschool teacher with the demands of her interfering family. But after a rocky start, Sarah and John Anderson have shared six months of dating bliss. Now their relationship is basically on hold because Sarah’s brother Michael and his dog are staying with her. And John’s new puppy Horatio hates Sarah. With a passion.
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I loved the first book…and the movie. Now I am ready to have some more fun with the characters…and the dogs. What do you think?
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Sounds like a fun beach read!
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Thanks for stopping by! I think it will be fun.
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Have loads of fun with this one Laurel.
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Thanks, Margot, I think I will! Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick.
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This sounds like a fun read – drunk dialling is the worst so good to know that option isn’t open to Michael!
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Ha-ha….drunk dialing definitely is the worst! Thanks for stopping by, Cleo. Enjoy your pick.
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I totally missed the first book and movie. I’m putting both on my list.
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Thanks, Catherine, I haven’t reread the first book…but I still watch the movie again occasionally. Enjoy your pick!
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Oh fun. I didn’t realize there was second book!
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Yes, I discovered it not that long ago, and had to download it. Thanks, Candace, and enjoy your pick.
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This sounds something like my family! I’m sure it’s entertaining!
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I enjoyed the dynamics in this family when I read the first book and saw the movie (several times!). Thanks for visiting, Charlie.
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This does sound like a fun story. My teaser this week comes from the thriller Dark Road Home by Anna Carlisle. Happy reading!
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Thanks, Kathy, I am looking forward to it. Yours sounds good, too.
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It sounds really good but I am never sure about books with pets…
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I know, Patty, but I think this one will work, because the pets don’t talk, and it’s mostly about the people…lol. Thanks for visiting.
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Not sure I could get beyond the writing style even as a summer read. I do hope I’m wrong and that you love it Laurel.
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Thanks for stopping by, Diane, and for hosting…enjoy your book!
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I love dog books coupled with romance. Looks great!
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Thanks, Harvee, I love them, too. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your book.
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It certainly sounds like great fun – ideal for the summer. Hm. Drunk-dialling, eh? I have definitely led a sheltered life… Many thanks for swinging by earlier and have an enjoyable time reading this one – preferably somewhere cool!
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Oh, yes, somewhere cool! Thanks for visiting, Sarah.
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This looks like a fun, summer time read.
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I think so, too, Alice Audrey….thanks for stopping by.
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I didn’t know there was a sequel. Looks like a fun book. Happy Reading!
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I just recently discovered the sequel, Heather. Thanks for stopping by.
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A good fun book,looks enjoyable.
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Thanks, Mary Ann, I think so, too.
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I enjoyed the first book too, but this one is putting me off with the really sexist comments in the opening. I wouldn’t be responsible for feeding my brother and ironing his shirts. Hope it leaves that line of thought. Here’s Mine
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Ha-ha…I didn’t even think of that, Paulita, but I’m sure I would have if that behavior was serious. I thought it was a joke! lol
Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your book.
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I read the first book awhile ago and enjoyed it. I haven’t yet read this one. I hope you like it!
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I hope so, too, Wendy, and I’m glad you could stop by. Enjoy your book!
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I haven’t heard of either the book or the movie but the opening made me laugh so I’ll be looking out for them.
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Thanks, Emma, I really loved the movie, starring Diane Lane. She did a good job.
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Looks like a great summer read. Girl Who Reads
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Thanks, Donna, I am eager to read it. Enjoy your pick.
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I didn’t realize the movie was based on a book. Now I’ll have to get both books because I absolutely LOVE that movie!
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This book sounds like so much fun! I have not seen the movie based on the first book, but I think it will be one that I will love. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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I loved the movie, too; I haven’t reread the first book, but I’ve seen the movie several times…lol. Hope you enjoy the books!
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