A Dog Named Al Capone Series by Abigail Drake

Capone, the newly acquired puppy of Miss Josephine St. Clair, owner of Bartleby's Books, is a literature loving Labrador. Obsessed with Jane Austen, and cursed with a terrible name, Capone hopes to change his doggie karma and prove he's just as much a gentleman as the heroes in his favorite books, by finding the perfect Mr. Darcy for the lonely and bookishly adorable Miss Josie. Unfortunately, the only men Miss Josie seems to encounter aren't Darcys at all... moreCapone, the newly acquired puppy of Miss Josephine St. Clair, owner of Bartleby's Books, is a literature loving Labrador. Obsessed with Jane Austen, and cursed with a terrible name, Capone hopes to change his doggie karma and prove he's just as much a gentleman as the heroes in his favorite books, by finding the perfect Mr. Darcy for the lonely and bookishly adorable Miss Josie. Unfortunately, the only men Miss Josie seems to encounter aren't Darcys at all. They're Wickhams, Churchills, and Willoughbys. Even worse, there is trouble afoot. Someone has been sabotaging Miss Josie's business, and all signs point to her evil ex. Can Capone find a way to save Bartleby's Books, help Miss Josie find her true love, and earn, at long last, a name befitting a true gentleman? less

A woman longing for love. A man back from the dead. A dog who decides to play cupid.When his owner, Miss Josie, goes on her honeymoon, the literature-loving Labrador Al Capone is left in the care of Miss Josie’s dearest friend, Ms. Anne Weston—just in time for Valentine’s Day. Capone knows the day is all about hearts and flowers, but Ms. Anne is celebrating alone. The only man she ever truly loved, Mr... moreA woman longing for love. A man back from the dead. A dog who decides to play cupid.When his owner, Miss Josie, goes on her honeymoon, the literature-loving Labrador Al Capone is left in the care of Miss Josie’s dearest friend, Ms. Anne Weston—just in time for Valentine’s Day. Capone knows the day is all about hearts and flowers, but Ms. Anne is celebrating alone. The only man she ever truly loved, Mr. Bennet O’Reilly, died in a drowning accident many years ago, and she’s never fully recovered from the loss.But there is hope. After all, Capone was instrumental in helping Miss Josie find her Mr. Darcy. The least he can do for the lovely Ms. Anne (who makes him homemade dog treats and always knows just the right spot to scratch) is to help her, too. But Ms. Anne doesn't need a Mr. Darcy. What she needs is someone else—just as gentlemanly, but maybe slightly less dark and brooding. Someone who is kind and has her best interests at heart. Perhaps even someone she already knows, a gentleman with a fine countenance and an abutting estate.Ms. Anne needs a Mr. Knightley. less