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10/10 dogs agree that this book is perfect for readers who have a sweet spot for:

Single dads who help their daughters dress as princesses
Service puppies looking for a forever home
Christmas stories with...(wait for it!)...PUPPY LOVE!

Lila Vasquez might not be the "fun one" at Puppy Promise—the service puppy training school she runs with her sisters—but she can always be counted on to gets things done. So when her latest client shows an interest in princess gowns over power suits, Lila puts aside her scruples, straps on the glittery heels, and gets to work.

If only the adorable six-year-old's father wasn't such an appealing Prince Charming.

Ford's whole life revolves around his daughter...until he meets Lila. Smart, capable, and amazing at helping Emily gain confidence with her new service puppy at her side, Lila is everything he ever wanted—but she's way out of his league. Good thing Emily and her new pup are up to the matchmaking task. This Christmas, it's all hands (and paws) on deck!

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September 24, 2019
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Tis the season for holiday romances!


	Puppy Love	Puppy Kisses	A New Leash on Love	Christmas at Home	The Best Cowboy Christmas Ever	12 Men for Christmas

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About the Author

Lucy Gilmore is a contemporary romance author who loves puppies, rainbows, and happily-ever-afters. She began her reading and writing career as an English literature major and fell madly in love with all types of romance. When she's not writing, she enjoys hanging out with her two Akitas, hiking, biking, or reading. For more information, visit lucygilmore.com.

Lauren Sweet is an experienced narrator and actress who loves falling in love. She has narrated over one hundred audiobooks for multiple USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors. When not narrating, she enjoys writing, traveling, and chocolate. Originally from New York, she currently resides in Los Angeles, California. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

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"A beautiful, sweet romance that's a winning way to open your holiday season, and is a near-perfect gift for the cozy romance lover in your life." - All About Romance

"Gilmore has crafted a romance that blends heat, humor, and heart with a tiny touch of Christmas spirit." - Booklist

"Readers will be completely satisfied by the sensitive yet unsentimental way in which Gilmore portrays a young girl's disability, a divorced father's fretfulness about relationships and his own worth, and a beautiful woman's insecurity. Gilmore's generous novel is as appealing as a puppy." - Publishers Weekly --This text refers to the mass_market edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07QTB5W1D
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks Casablanca (September 24, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 24, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2090 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 418 pages
Lending ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled

Best Sellers Rank: #183,439 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #269 in Animal Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #489 in Animal Fiction (Books)
- #5,307 in Holiday Romance (Kindle Store)

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Lucy Gilmore is a contemporary romance author with a love of puppies, rainbows, and happily ever afters. She began her reading (and writing) career as an English literature major and ended as a die-hard fan of romance in all forms. When she's not rolling around with her two Akitas, she can be found hiking, biking, or with her nose buried in a book. She also writes under the penname Tamara Morgan.

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Rgrainer

Still cute and very emotional

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2019

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This story really grabs your heart. I love the service puppy premise. Lila is so convinced that she is not good with people, especially kids. Emily is just a doll, and her dad Ford is wonderful. I loved seeing all the interpersonal action. This is a totally character driven story, with characters that are vibrant and endearing. The pace is leisurely with a more uncertain tone. The character development is what makes this story shine. Jeeves is a super part of the story, with his cute looks and how seriously he takes his job. If you like contemporary romances with lots of dogs, complex and and some steamy scenes, then this is for you! Read book 1 and then this one. Enjoy!

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Adorable and hilarious!

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021

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4.5 stars — Oh ho! No sophomore slump for this series, I loved it just as much as the first book! And Lila and Ford were NOTHING like Sophie and Harrison, but they were equally delightful, loveable, and hilarious. And that’s not even factoring in Emily and Jeeves! Yup, this is definitely going up into my favourite series pile, and I still have one left!

I loved how unique Lila was, and that we got to see how she came to be the way she was, and how the way people perceive her can be hurtful. And how easily it is for us as humans to absorb those cruel things and start to believe them of ourselves. I loved her transformation. I loved that she didn’t actually change a lot, she just embraced who she was and learned that there is nothing wrong with the way she sees and approaches the world. I especially loved that she could see a parallel with Emily, and understand some of what she was going through.

Ford Ford was unbelievable. He was absolutely incorrigible, hilarious, and if it were a historical romance, he would have been a bit of a rake. But there were so many layers hiding beneath all that. I mean, yeah, he did have a wicked sense of humour. But he has sooooo much vulnerability, sensitivity, and such a low sense of self worth. It was hard watching him almost sabotage himself in some ways. His story really goes to show that you can’t know what’s going on with someone, and even those who look to be carefree can be struggling with things.

I adored Lila and Ford together. I mean, don’t get me wrong, they frustrated the s-h-i-t out of me as well, with their evasions and pride and misunderstandings (though not so bad that it bothered me a LOT). But the connection between them — the heat, the banter, the ease…I just fell in love with them together. Their romance gave me all sorts of happy tummy tingles and goofy smiles.

And this story wouldn’t be the story it is without Emily and Jeeves. Yet again, I adored learning about training a service puppy, and some of what is involved. It’s fascinating to learn all the different ways they can help humans, and it makes me immensely happy that their role is becoming more accepted. And Emily both broke my heart and mended it. I loved how sweet, serious, and genuine she was for a little girl. I also appreciated that she wasn’t perfect and pushed boundaries as any 6 year old would.

One of the strange surprises for me in this book was Helen Griswold. I was totally anticipating her role to take on a familiar tropey quality, but then Ms. Gilmore just yanked the rug out and made her human and delightful. Not to mention quirky and fallible. But she was so genuine. I was soooo happy with that. And with the other secondary characters we saw bits of, even *gasp* Patrick.

Can I get any more effusive? It’s ridiculous. I even like answering my hubby when he asks what I’m reading with “Puppy Christmas”. I mean, doesn’t the title just make you goofy happy? In the end it wasn’t strong in the holiday vein, the season was just a coincidence. But the puppy part was strong, and now I’m just babbling for the sake of babbling…

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Amy

Charming and Uplifting

Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2020

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Another grounded, well-balanced gem from Lucy Gilmore!

Of the three Vasquez sisters, I think I most identify with Lila so I was thrilled that her story was second in line. She did so much soul-searching and growing in these pages. It was a treat to watch and experience that with her. Emily is adorable and so realistic. I think that children can sometimes be difficult to capture without making a caricature of them; Lucy did a lovely job here. Ford Ford is hilarious (how can he not be) but also earnest and sweet. I've had friends like him.

I love how real Lucy Gilmore's writing is. It goes beyond the normal tropes of the genre and tackles real issues. She keeps the story light but not superficial. I could stand to see a bit more drama and gravitas in the stories, but that's more personal taste than anything. Her stories are uplifting and exactly what I needed during this pandemic.

I cannot wait to read the next one!

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Emily the daughter and Jeeves the dog steal the show

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019

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...So even though this is still a romance, it doesn't fit quite as firmly in the genre as the emphasis is more on family. It's an enjoyable story though, just know going in that there will be a lot of kid stuff in the plot.

Two small quibbles - 1 I didn't get much out of a holiday feel from the story despite the title and 2 the spelling out of swear words is a running joke that I got tired of

But besides that, I had a great time reading this book and I continue to enjoy this wonderful series about what service dogs can do.

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MargieDee

Puppy Christmas by Lucy Gilmore

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2021

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Even though this is a novel, it is also a learning experience of the need for service dogs for various health problems. I was not aware that the dogs were placed so young. It also features the importance of a strong rapport between dog and master.
Of course, there also has to be romance to keep the story moving.
Very enjoyable reading.

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Perfect Christmas story to curl up with your four legged friend.

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2020

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The perfect Christmas story. This book had everything a great Christmas story should. Great hero. I loved Ford Ford. I loved his sense of humor. A cute puppy and an adorable little kid. Little Emily. I also loved heroine, Lila Vasquez. I will definitely be reading the other 2 books in this series.

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Rustycatt

Cute

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019

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This is a great story about a 6 year old, Emily that can’t hear and has a service dog. Lila is the trainer and Ford is Emily’s father. I didn’t realize all the training that was needed for a service dog to help the hearing impaired. Another great book.

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Joel

Will Never Read This Auther Again

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020

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What started as a great book about training puppies for special needs children turned into an entire chapter with the 2 main characters having phone sex. If you like that, that's fine, but not in this book. I will never read this Auther again! Would not allow me to give 0 stars

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