Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Von Kreisler takes us deeper into the powerful connections between humans and animals. --Jacqueline Sheehan
From the bestselling author ofAn Unexpected Gracecomes a richly insightful novel of matters of the heart both human and canine in an uplifting story of love, loyalty, and new beginnings
Earnest. It s the perfect name for a sweet, eager-to-please yellow Labrador retriever. Anna and her boyfriend Jeff fall for him the minute they see those guileless eyes gazing up from behind his gate at Seattle s Best Friends Shelter. In no time at all, they re a pack of three, with Earnest happily romping in their condo on Gamble Island.
During the day, Earnest keeps Anna company in her flower shop, located in a historic gingerbread Victorian on the island s main street. Anna hopes to buy and restore the house, once owned by her beloved grandmother. But when that dream is threatened by Jeff s actions, Anna s trust is shattered. For so long, the house has encompassed all her ideals of security, home, and family. Yet Earnest s devotion to his two people, and theirs to him, make it impossible for them to walk away from each other. And when a crisis hits, it s Earnest honest, stubborn, and uncannily wise who will help Anna reconcile her past and embrace what the future can bring
Praise for Earnest
Earnest is a dog who desires only one thing, to keep his family intact.Kristin von Kreisler deftly spins a tale of human failings and canine devotion. --Susan Wilson
Kristin von Kreisler captures the emotional intelligence of Earnest, a dog who provides much-needed guidance to a couple spiraling into catastrophe. --Jacqueline Sheehan
A truly charming story sure to please dog lovers everywhere .Be prepared to fall in love with Earnest. --Amy Hill Hearth
Earnest shows us, through the wisdom of a dog, what matters most in life. --Nancy Thayer
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