Dog Nanny [Paperback]

Ann Whitaker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 14, 2009

Doggy do-gooder Julie Shields has one month to save two delinquent poodles from becoming doggies of divorce. A self-proclaimed born-again virgin with a biological clock running out of juice, she also needs to find a husband. When hunky pilot Nick Worthington arrives at the Abilene airport to fly her to Waco, he sends Julie into a tailspin. But he also may be a drug trafficker and smuggler of illegal aliens. Not only that, he's involved with another woman. Julie's quest for a suitable husband leads to several misfires. Only Nick leaves her panting for more. Will she have to put a choke chain on him before the month is out?

Editorial Reviews

Review

5 Cups
"A near perfect book. If ever there was a story that made me glad that I am a Texan, this is it....witty in all the right places. Some books I wish would never end. Dog Nanny is one of them." 

--Coffee Time Romance & More

5 Hearts"...a charming and funny tale...light hearted at places when it begins to get deep...If you like humor, dogs, and really mixed up main characters; this is the book for you! I loved it!" 
--The Romance Studio

4.5 Books  "...captivating from start to finish...a cute and charming love story...could be classified as the book of the summer."
--Long and Short of It

4 Stars
"...two poodles who were hilarious throughout the book...[t]he chemistry between her and Nick was great too...her fear that he might be into drug trafficking added additional humor."
 
--Manic Reviews

4 Stars
"From comedy to a touch of mystery, to romantic interludes, to training tips, this would make a delightful movie."
--Books, Books, and More Books

About the Author

Ann Whitaker lives in the heart of Texas with her journalist husband and two dogs--Jolie Blon, a spoiled Cajun poodle, and Mardi Gras, a retired pet therapy dog.

Product Details

• Paperback: 332 pages
• Publisher: The Wild Rose Press (May 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601544480
• ISBN-13: 978-1601544483
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,910,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ann Whitaker lives in the heart of Texas with her journalist husband and two dogs--Jolie Blon, a spoiled Cajun poodle, and Mardi Gras, a retired pet therapy dog.

She's been writing in one form or another all her life. A reformed high school and college English teacher, she's published poetry, non-fiction, and short fiction in newspapers, literary journals, and magazines. Her fictional characters are often larger than life and sometimes find themselves in absurd situations.

When not writing, she reads, plays mah jongg, sings, and plays the guitar.

Songwriter David Allan Coe says the perfect country and western song has to have certain elements: Mama, trains, trucks, prison, and gettin' drunk. Ann's stories always have a dog.

She's currently working on another novel and a collection of slice-of-life essays about everything from a 350-pound roofer to a love affair with a kitchen sink. She calls it "chicken-fried Nora Ephron."

Visit her at www.annwhitaker.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laugh Out Loud!, June 6, 2009

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Lynn Mcelroy "Ashevilynn" (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dog Nanny (Paperback)

Dog Nanny is one of the best reads I've found in a long time! It has romance, mystery, dog training info and best of all it's laugh out loud funny! Can't wait for the movie! Eva Longoria should play Carmen!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny entry into the world of humorous romance, April 14, 2010

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Deborah Verlen "Deborah" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dog Nanny (Paperback)

What's a girl to do when her boss decides to go climb a mountain and is closing the business for his absence and she needs the money for an animal shelter she is building? When vet tech Julie Shield's boss, Dr. Arthur arranges for her to live with a family in Waco to train two way out of control standard poodles before a long marriage breaks up, she takes on the challenge!

The family sends private pilot, Nick Worthington, to pick her up not knowing Julie is afraid to fly since her father was killed in a small plane crash. Nick and Julie send off sparks right away and what follows is a charming story of thwarted love and romance before Julie and Nick get together.

Ms. Whitaker has written a great story for both dog lovers and those who are not so fond of dogs. I'm not real fond of poodles, but I fell in love with Noches and Blanco. It was touching to see them turn from large out of control terrors to loving, obedient companions. While Julie trains the poodles and their owner, she also decides to find a husband not trusting her feelings towards Nick. That is also a funny scenerio.

All in all a fun read! According to the author's website, she is working on another humorous mystery Deadline to Desire. Can't wait to read it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Treat!, June 16, 2009

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C. Kuehl "Snip 'em" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dog Nanny (Paperback)

The Dog Nanny was a treat! I enjoyed the accurate reminder of feelings of new love and all the potential that comes with it. The author skillfully conjured up memories of intimate feelings. There were a several vividly hot "scenes"! The sprinkles of Texas life were delightful. What a great poolside read for dog lovers (or non-dog lovers).