Since it's Christmastime, I wanted to read something to get in the "spirit" of the season. I recently read "The Dogs of Christmas" by W. Bruce Cameron, the same guy who wrote "A Dog's Way Home." The story was not what I expected for a Christmas story, but it wound up in a good way.
The main character, a 30-something guy named Josh lives in the mountains of Colorado, and he became the unwilling recipient of a dog, dumped on him by an immature neighbor. The story takes the reader through Josh's trials as he tries to figure out raising a dog with a health issue (I don't want to spoil it) and then there are puppies thrown in the mix, an ex-girlfriend who needs to go away, and an animal shelter worker who tries to help with Josh. It wasn't what I would have expected for a holiday story, but it was centered around the holidays, thus the title, "The dogs of Christmas."
Because I need a good ending in books I read, this one worked and was worth reading (Although I would have told the ex to get lost very early on).
ABOUT THE BOOK FROM AMAZON -
A delightful Christmas gift from W. Bruce Cameron, the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling novel A Dog's Purpose, which is now a major motion picture!
While nursing a broken heart, Josh Michaels is outraged when a neighbor abandons his very pregnant dog, Lucy, at Josh's Colorado home. But Josh can't resist Lucy's soulful brown eyes, and though he's never had a dog before, he's determined to do the best he can for Lucy―and her soon-to-arrive, bound-to-be-adorable puppies.
Soon in over his head, Josh calls the local animal shelter for help, and meets Kerri, a beautiful woman with a quick wit and a fierce love for animals. As Kerri teaches Josh how to care for Lucy's tiny puppies and gets them ready to be adopted through the shelter's "Dogs of Christmas" program, Josh surprises himself by falling for her.
But he's fallen even harder for his new furry family, which has brought incredible joy into Josh's life. He barely has time to sit down, between chasing after adventurous Sophie and brave Oliver, but when he does, his lap is quickly filled by the affectionate Lola. And Rufus and Cody's strong bond makes Josh wonder about his own relationships with his family.
With Christmas and the adoption date looming, Josh finds himself wondering if he can separate himself from his beloved puppies. At odds with Kerri, Josh isn't willing to lose her, but doesn't know how to set things right. Can a surprise litter of Christmas puppies really change one man's life?
W. Bruce Cameron's The Dogs of Christmas is a charming and heartwarming holiday tale that explores the power of love, trust, and a basket full of puppies.
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