Finding Love at the Doggy Spa Series by Elsie Woods

If the Hallmark Channel and Animal Planet had a baby, it would be this book.It's Christmastime. No time for playing around with romance. I’m a woman working my way up in the corporate world!The only man in my life is Cornelius. My sausage dog. He goes with me everywhere, which really means that I accompany him everywhere.Including to the vet, Dr. Chamberlain.About Dr... moreIf the Hallmark Channel and Animal Planet had a baby, it would be this book.It's Christmastime. No time for playing around with romance. I’m a woman working my way up in the corporate world!The only man in my life is Cornelius. My sausage dog. He goes with me everywhere, which really means that I accompany him everywhere.Including to the vet, Dr. Chamberlain.About Dr. Chamberlain… If ever there was a rugged dog lover hunk of man that just might make me change my mind about Christmas love, it would be him.I don’t have time. Or patience. Or the right disposition for romance.I'm an event manager and I’ve got parties coming out of my ears. Events where I’m supposed to bring a plus one… and Cornelius doesn't count.But Dr. Chamberlain is a perfect fake date. If I look at him with longing eyes, that’s all just part of the plan, right?That fluttering in my stomach must be from all the Christmas candy. It better not be feelings for the vet.Cornelius, do not bite Santa! I’ll give you a treat…Faking Christmas Love at the Doggy Spa is a quick read that will warm your heart with giggles this season. Because puppy love and puppies are one of the world’s greatest combinations!Start the series with this novella and come to love the antics of Tom, Claire, and four-legged Cornelius! less

If there ever was the perfect example of an arrogant, cocky, selfish son of gun, it’s Inspector Buckley.I thought things were moving along well with my job as a groomer of naughty puppies at the Dog’s Paw Dog Spa. The more troublesome the furball, the better!Sure, things were a bit stressful with the upcoming entry exam for vet school, and Auntie hasn’t been doing well, but all of that was nothing compared to now... moreIf there ever was the perfect example of an arrogant, cocky, selfish son of gun, it’s Inspector Buckley.I thought things were moving along well with my job as a groomer of naughty puppies at the Dog’s Paw Dog Spa. The more troublesome the furball, the better!Sure, things were a bit stressful with the upcoming entry exam for vet school, and Auntie hasn’t been doing well, but all of that was nothing compared to now.Inspector Buckley waltzed into the Dog’s Paw Dog Spa and everything has gone upside down.Never mind vet school, I might end up in jail for sticking this man’s head under a fur-fluffer before the day is out.But then again, there’s something stirring under that tough exterior, if only he would let it show a little more…And if he does, what then? I’ve got everything riding on these next two weeks with the entry exam to vet school. I’ve given up so much to get here. Am I really ready to risk all of that for a hunk of Colorado love?Hate to Love the Inspector and the puppy antics of the Dog’s Paw Dog Spa will have you giggling and swooning. Because puppy love and puppies are one of the world’s greatest combinations!Enjoy this happy ending with a dose of furball madness. less

I'm falling for my best buddy. Don't mind me if I stuff my face with all the sample wedding cake.Not my wedding cake, just to be clear.My friend is getting married, and yours truly is the maid of honor. Note the ‘maid’ part.And Joey – hunky, funny, suave Joseph Buckley - is the best man.He’s also my “buddy”, or so he calls me. Though he'll flirt with me for sport like the armageddon is coming.In my day job, I’m the cool, collected one responsible for settling the puppies down... moreI'm falling for my best buddy. Don't mind me if I stuff my face with all the sample wedding cake.Not my wedding cake, just to be clear.My friend is getting married, and yours truly is the maid of honor. Note the ‘maid’ part.And Joey – hunky, funny, suave Joseph Buckley - is the best man.He’s also my “buddy”, or so he calls me. Though he'll flirt with me for sport like the armageddon is coming.In my day job, I’m the cool, collected one responsible for settling the puppies down. But Joey has turned me into a giggling mess. To him, we're just a couple of buddies kidding around.Until things get a little too close between us. Did that just happen? Did he…? Did I…?If I don’t tell him how I really feel before our friends' wedding, I just might lose the best chance I’ve got for forever love.But is Joey like those crazy pups that never settle down?Just Friends at the Doggy Spa is full of wholesome heartwarming giggles and a rescue dog who does the rescuing himself! less

It can’t be the love of my life. Tell me it’s not him… Quick, hide me in the kennels!Five years ago, he brought me out of my shell. Five years ago, we bonded over rock and roll in England. Five years ago he confessed his love…And I turned him down.Oh, the regret!No one made me feel the way Rodney did. Like I was the greatest thing on the planet next to spaniels and shepherds (my words, not his).But I pushed Rodney squarely into that dratted friend-zone.Now Rodney is “Rod”, and a rock star... moreIt can’t be the love of my life. Tell me it’s not him… Quick, hide me in the kennels!Five years ago, he brought me out of my shell. Five years ago, we bonded over rock and roll in England. Five years ago he confessed his love…And I turned him down.Oh, the regret!No one made me feel the way Rodney did. Like I was the greatest thing on the planet next to spaniels and shepherds (my words, not his).But I pushed Rodney squarely into that dratted friend-zone.Now Rodney is “Rod”, and a rock star. He's more hunky heartthrob than the awkward boy I once knew.And he just showed up at my doggy spa with his crystal blue eyes, his annoying entourage, and a Rottweiler.My heart is still on fire, but to him I’m just painful memories.Is there any chance I can make this right? Or is this rock star too blinded by fame and pain to remember little Lizzie from the old days?With a mashup of rock ‘n roll and sweet longing looks, it’s the Rottweiler who steals the limelight in this slow-burn romantic comedy! less

Why is it so hard to admit your feelings for the guy who's been your bestie since Kindergarten?It doesn’t matter that Terence comes over with his family for Sunday dinners.It doesn’t matter that he’s grown cute and handsome all at once.And it sure doesn’t matter that he sends my heart stumbling like I’m runaway roller skates.Terence and I are just friends.Best friends. Old friends. Never-to-be-together-ever friends... moreWhy is it so hard to admit your feelings for the guy who's been your bestie since Kindergarten?It doesn’t matter that Terence comes over with his family for Sunday dinners.It doesn’t matter that he’s grown cute and handsome all at once.And it sure doesn’t matter that he sends my heart stumbling like I’m runaway roller skates.Terence and I are just friends.Best friends. Old friends. Never-to-be-together-ever friends.I figured that we’d grow in different directions, given just how different we are. But it’s turning out to be just the opposite. He reads me like no one else can, and I tell him what he needs to hear.Still, we’re just friends.Or are we? I’m reaching new heights of local roller derby fame just as Terence is about to become the head of the first search and rescue service in these parts. We only want to celebrate with each other.If only I could figure out what that gleam in his eye really means…Barking up the Wrong Tree is a wholesome and sweet friends-to-lovers romantic comedy quick read with a Border Collie who always saves the day. It’s part of the series “Finding Love at the Doggy Spa”, but can be read as a standalone. less