Book Review: Dog Nanny by Ann Whitaker

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When Julie Shields temporarily loses her job as a vet technician, Fate throws in her way an opportunity to make some good money training two poodles living with a rich couple in a mansion in Waco, Texas.

What does she have to lose? Julie loves dogs and, after all, she has a lot of experience in dog training. Besides, training those two poodles, Nacho and Blanco, appears to be the only way to save the rich couple's marriage. To add to this, Julie is in search of a husband... so who knows what else Fate could bring her way?

Indeed, when pilot Nick Worthington arrives at the airport to fly her to Waco, Julie is instantly taken by him, even though he's a little too infuriating for her taste. He has a great sense of humor, but he's also too sure of his good looks. Soon, however, Nick becomes a suspect in illegal trafficking. Being pulled into a vortex of mystery and trying to train two delinquent poodles in only one month isn't an easy job, even for a feisty, born-again virgin like Julie.

This romantic comedy will be especially enjoyed by dog lovers. Talented author Ann Whitaker has created a delightful story featuring two sympathetic protagonists and a couple of adorable, uncontrollable doggies that will keep readers laughing along the way. The dialogue is witty, the situations humorous, and the events move at an agreeable pace. A fun, hearty read!

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  • 1 - Ann Whitaker

    Sep 11, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Thank you so much for taking time to read DOG NANNY and the great review. I'm glad it made you laugh. Noche and Blanco feel like real dogs to me. I had great fun writing the scenes with them. Hmmm, maybe they should write their own book! Maybe they could be crime solvers like Nick and Nora Charles.

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