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She lost her way. He lost his purpose. But one rescue dog isn’t letting either of them give up. Kat Dawson left Sugarberry Ridge with big dreams and came back with none. Forty-five, divorced, and standing in the empty cottage she swore she’d never set foot in again, the last thing she needs is the town asking her for something she’s not sure she has left to give. Eli Mercer carved the town’s Christmas Angel twenty-seven years ago—before the tragedy that took everything from him.

He's tiny. He's bossy. And he wants YOUR sandwich. In this joyful follow-up to the bestselling Pawprints on Our Hearts, Kerk Murray chronicles seven years with Max—a Yorkipoo who treats rules as mere suggestions and proves that even the smallest creatures can leave the biggest impact. Part love letter, part reckoning with time, Little Black Dog is a tribute to the animals who help us become who we're meant to be, and a reminder to give our dearest ones their flowers while they're still here to receive them.

"A powerful and emotional story."-Alyson Sheldrake, Bestselling author of Kat the Dog. The #1 International Bestseller and 8x Literary Award Winner. In his debut memoir, Kerk Murray shares his coming-of-age journey, paying tribute to the animals that touch our lives and the compassion that drives us forward. It's a story of love, loss, and the courage to start anew. Through poignant and evocative writing, he recalls the defining moments with the animals of his past and present, and the hope that lies beyond the pain. His story is a reminder of the possibilities living within us all.

One summer, one promise—but years later, will it bring them back together? In the summer of 1948, eight-year-olds Liam Wright and Amelia Jensen made a promise beneath a pecan tree. But just when their bond seemed unbreakable, fate tore them apart. Twelve years later, their paths cross again. With their worlds now so different, can the pull of the past bring them back to the magic of that one summer?

At forty-two, Lisa Miller's life takes an unexpected turn when she inherits her late mother's struggling beachside bed-and-breakfast and her rescue dog, Daisy. Just as she's finding her footing, in walks Noah Jacobs—a famous author plagued by writer's block, looking for a change of scenery in Hadley Cove. A charming mishap with Daisy sets the stage for a creative collaboration that could save both Noah's novel and Lisa's business.

The shell she gave away saved him. Now it might save her. After her Manhattan career implodes, Wendi Parker returns to Hadley Cove with her rescue dog, Max, and last of her savings to open The Painted Shell—an art store now weeks away from closing its doors forever. Miles Dalton arrives in town after his father's Alzheimer's worsens, never expecting to meet a shop owner whose dog inexplicably adores his dad. Neither realizes their connection began decades ago, when a grieving boy received a "magic" shell from a kindhearted girl.

Emma Wright’s world came crashing down when her husband blindsided her with divorce papers on their anniversary and left her for a younger woman. Starting over at forty, she moves into a quaint beachfront cottage on the other side of Hadley Cove with her beloved rescue dog, Riley. But just as she’s picking up the shattered pieces to her life, Riley goes missing.

First love, second chances, and secrets that could destroy it all. When Ethan Bennett returns to Hadley Cove after twenty- two years, Kara Walker is forced to confront the past she thought she'd left behind. With his rescue dog, Hero, at his side, Ethan is stirring up more than just old memories.

Katie thought she had more time… until one letter threatened to take away everything. At forty-three, Katie Hayes has poured her heart into her beachside bookstore, with her rescue dog, Benny, by her side. As Katie prepares for the annual Wishing Tree Festival, a mysterious letter from the city threatens to shut down the Breezy Tails Bookshop forever. When widower Sam Everett arrives in Hadley Cove, a chance encounter ignites a chain of events that could change everything. Can Katie and Sam save the bookstore and their second chance at love, or will they have to say goodbye to both?