It's a Dog's Life (a romantic comedy with a canine sidekick) [Kindle Edition]

Dale Mayer (Author), Pat Thomas (Editor)

Book Description

This is a NOVELLA of approximately 24,000 words = 70 odd pages.

It's the first day of Ninna's job in the local animal shelter...and a dog is talking to her. Not just any dog...a fat, old, smart-alecky Basset Hound who says his name is Mosey.

She can't quit, she needs this job. And then there's the yummy vet who turns out to live across the street from her. He has a house big enough to hold a few animals - including the mouthy Mosey. With all this going on, she doesn't have time to worry about the rash of break-ins and the sense of being watched. She's too busy worrying that she's nuts.

When Ninna agrees to dog sit for the cute vet from work, she sees it as a trial at being a pet owner and a way to build on her budding relationship with the vet. For Mosey, this weekend means time to get to know each other.

For the stalker who's tracking Ninna's movements, it means...opportunity.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

This novella was one of the most fun stories I have ever written!  It came together easily and outside of a few formatting/editing issues, has been an dream project. Enjoy!

Product Details

• File Size: 250 KB
• Print Length: 84 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Valley Publishing (December 24, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006PXUOWU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,755 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Mosey! December 26, 2011

By E.S. Rose

Format:Kindle Edition

This hit my happy spot in so many ways. There's a bit of a Cinderella story going on, with the broke heroine, who really needs the job at the animal center. And then there's the handsome and hot vet. (Kind of prince-like now that I think of it.) And then there's the suspense. A villain who's stalking the heroine. Scary enough to give me chills. But most of all, there's Mosey. Wise and cantankerous and lovable.

I loved Mosey! I want one in my life. And I didn't even mention the surprise ending. I didn't see it coming, and it left me smiling for a long time.

Though this is a novella, it felt as satisfying as a longer book. The characters had depth, there were multiple story lines, and then there was Mosey the wise. Just thinking about it, I'm happy again.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Can You do Dog Talk? January 2, 2012

By Jo Ann Hakola

Format:Kindle Edition

It's her first day at the vet's office and she wants to do well; she really needs this job. Then a dog starts talking to her. Is she losing her mind?

Ms. Mayer gave me a copy of this novelette to read for review (thank you). It is available on Amazon as an ebook.

Ninna has never worked with animals and isn't even sure she likes dogs, but she needs a source of income to pay her bills. This job will help with that. And the veterinarian is really cute and nice. Maybe this could be her dream job. If that floppy eared Basset Hound would just leave her alone, it'd be great.

He informs her his name is Mosey (and when he moves, that's about his speed). She thinks his loose skin is disgusting; he's real pleased she can hear his speech. You already know how she feels about it.

When she finds out the vet is living across the street from her, she's thrilled. Here is her chance to get to know him better, discretely, of course. Even better, he has to go away for the weekend and wants her to babysit his menagerie. She agrees willingly. That will let her know if a pet is will work for her and might also be the beginning of a relationship with Stuart. She sure never expected it to save her life...

This is a well written light tale that will make you smile with the bantering between girl and dog and girl and girlfriend. Why not download the book, get a cup of coffee or tea and sit in your reading chair with a good read? You'll enjoy it, I'm sure.

Happy reading.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and Quirky January 21, 2012

By Holly

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Just finding employment seemed enough for Ninna; then the voices, or rather voice, starts up in her head. Struggling to cope with her new job, the stress, fear she is going insane while becoming fascinationed with the sexy vet almost prove too much for this trying to be normal young woman. Add in a near miss with a stalker and you have a plot that moves with twists and turns. The characters are fresh and fun; the ending twist is terrific. Buy it, you will enjoy it!

More About the Author

Dale Mayer is a prolific multi-published writer. She's best known for her Psychic Visions series. Besides her romantic suspense/thrillers, Dale also writes paranormal romance and crossover young adult books in several different genres. To go with her fiction, she also writes nonfiction in many different fields with books available on resume writing, companion gardening and the US mortgage system. She has recently published her Career Essentials Series . All her books are available in print format as well.

To find out more about Dale and her books, visit her at http://www.dalemayer.com. Or connect with her online with Twitter at www.twitter.com/dalemayer and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dalemayer.author

Books by Dale Mayer

Psychic Vision Series
Tuesday's Child
Hide'n Go Seek
Maddy's Floor

Single Title Romantic Suspense/thrillers
Touched by Death - out now!

Novellas
It's a Dog's Life- romantic comedy

Young Adult Books
In Cassie's Corner
Dangerous Designs - Book I
Deadly Designs - Book 2 - out soon!
Vampire in Denial - Book I of Blood Ties
Vampire in Distress - Book 2!
Gem Stone Mystery Series- out soon!

Non-Fiction Books
Career Essentials: The Resume
Career Essentials: The Cover Letter
Career Essentials: The Interview
Career Essentials: 3 in 1