{"product_id":"puppy-love-at-mistletoe-junction-a-novel-isbn-9780063235656","title":"Puppy Love at Mistletoe Junction: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eDog Days Forever, \u003c\/i\u003ea heartfelt, holiday contemporary romance perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Kristan Higgins, and Susan Mallery\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e in which a young woman returns to her small hometown for a second chance and ends up fostering a pregnant dog with—of all people—the man she used to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucy Buchanan and Theo Taylor have never gotten along…like \u003ci\u003eever.\u003c\/i\u003e Not when they were children, not when they were teenagers, and definitely not as adults…though that last part might be more Lucy’s doing than Theo’s. It was the summer after she graduated college when their antagonism towards each other boiled over into something... hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is until Lucy left town in a flash, leaving everything behind for warm Los Angeles. But now she’s returned after seven years following a bad breakup, and a newfound disillusionment with La-La Land. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs for Theo, he doesn’t know and doesn’t care about whatever happened to make Lucy come back. His lingering resentment is enough to keep her at arm’s length until she inevitably leaves again. The problem is, being around each other has proven that their friction isn’t going anywhere, especially when it leads to some pretty intense heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two have no idea what they’ve rekindled, but things get even more complicated thanks to a little forced proximity when they rescue a pregnant dog together, taking on joint responsibility of caring for her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this cozy small town romance, Lucy and Theo must find a way to overcome their past, first for the sake of the dog and her litter, and for their own wounded hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Charming second-chance romance...Richard does a fine job showing how past regrets can color a life and pushes the message that it’s never too late. Caro and Max make a thoroughly believable couple and the brisk plot keeps pages turning. Small-town romance lovers should snap this up.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly on Dog Days Forever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Richard delivers small-town, Southern atmosphere in this story with some sexy scenes and vulnerable characters, who readers can easily champion as they grapple with larger issues such as the death of a parent.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal on Dog Days Forever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reading Shannon Richard is pure pleasure!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eDog Days Forever\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartfelt, emotional roller coaster. Richard masterfully steers Max and Caro through ups and downs, leaving readers with tear-filled eyes and hope that endures.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJessica Lemmon, bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Heartwarming and endearing, Richard spins a well-told story filled with love and healing.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author, on Dog Days Forever\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Another smartly crafted, satisfyingly sexy contemporary romance brimming with small-town charm and graced with a cast of adorable two and four-legged characters.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890664927461,"sku":"NP9780063235656","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063235656.jpg?v=1730233797","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/puppy-love-at-mistletoe-junction-a-novel-isbn-9780063235656","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}