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'Love can call on us in the most unusual places. In this fictional seaside town of Stonecrest Bay, love is on the horizon and the one place you’re sure to run into the unexpected is The Funny Bone, Dee Chambers’ dog grooming salon.
'A solo-dad comes to Stonecrest Bay to start a new life with his young son. A four-legged pastry loving friend causes havoc in more ways than one. A house-sitter finds herself in a hair-raising chocolaty situation. A man bent on finding a replacement farm dog finds more than he planned at the town fair. A woman gets more than she bargained for when she comes face to face with her ex. A new resident arrives with hidden secrets. And a pro surfer finds unexpected romance.
'From reignited high school crushes to unexpected birthday surprises, readers will be swept up in these stories of young love blossoming, heartache and healing, old lost loves rekindled, and of new hearts connecting in Stonecrest Bay where the unpredicted could stroll around the next corner. There’s a story for everyone in this light-hearted collection of sweet romantic stories reminding us that it’s all for the love of dogs.
Enjoy this collection of stories from ten different Australian authors set in the fictional seaside town of Stonecrest Bay.'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
Contents
- All the Good Stuff, single work short story romance
- Rescued Hearts, single work short story romance
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A Barking Chaperone,
single work
short story
romance
'Kate comes to Stonecrest Bay to dog sit while her aunt goes on a cruise with her mum. Adventure ensues with Bosco, the dog, and Kate end up at the vets. Joel, the new vet intern is cute and and helpful. They work together to save Bosco from all his misadventures, keeping watch throughout the night and spending far more time in each other's company. But what happens when Joel finishes his internship and it's time to leave? And would Kate have the courage to tell Joel what is in her heart?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
- A Toast to Paddy, single work short story romance
-
Homecoming,
single work
short story
romance
'Ana had a crush on Harley when they were in school together. But then Harley started dating every other woman but her. So, she avoided him for the last two years. But now they came face-to-face when she goes out to adopt a pet, and Ana realises she still is still madly in love with him. But would Harley ever get out of the friend zone and admit his feelings for her?' (Publication summary)
- Jake's Dilemma, single work short story romance
- Catching Curls, single work short story romance
- For the Love of Dogs, single work short story romance
- Puddles Valentine, single work short story romance
-
Chasing Love,
single work
short story
romance
'Dee Chambers is no longer looking for love after being burned once too many times in the past. But love comes looking for her in the form of Luke Ashwood. Weary from the fast-paced corporate world, Luke arrives in Stonecrest Bay to make amends with his family. Drawn to the seaside town and the beautiful but prickly Dee, he decides to stick around for a while and finds love, family and the warmth of relationships. But is he ready to stay on for long?'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
