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Christmas Gift that Keeps Wagging
Julian Barrows has his hands full working full time and being a single dad to his kindergarten, special needs son, Gabe. Gabe's teacher convinces Julian he doesn't need to do everything on his own and introduces him to a seizure dog trainer, Hanna Acker.
Hanna and her sister grew up without any 'Christmas Cheer'. She's trying to get her sister through college and doesn't have time to let anyone too close, especially the handsome single dad with a kid.
But, Christmas has a way of changing what we thought we wanted... especially when Santa and an adorable four-legged 'elf' are involved.
Hanna and her sister grew up without any 'Christmas Cheer'. She's trying to get her sister through college and doesn't have time to let anyone too close, especially the handsome single dad with a kid.
But, Christmas has a way of changing what we thought we wanted... especially when Santa and an adorable four-legged 'elf' are involved.
46 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2013
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About the author
Jennifer Conner
151 books201 followersJennifer Conner is a best-selling Northwest author who has written eighty short stories, screenplays, books, and audiobooks. She writes in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Historical Romance, and Erotica.
Her horror screenplay, Starvation Heights, placed in four national contests and won three including the Austin After Dark contest.
Jenni and Angela Ford have also written multiple stories together and a sweet romance screenplay, Winning Love for Valentine’s Day.
She has been on Amazon’s top fifty authors ranking and many of her books have hit #1 in sales.
Her novel Shot in the Dark was a finalist in the Emerald City Opener, Cleveland, and Toronto RWA contests.
Jennifer is an Associate Publisher for the indie traditional publisher, Books to Go Now which resides in the Seattle area. They pride themselves in helping new authors get their foot in the door with well-edited manuscripts, professional covers, and platform uploads.
She lives in a hundred-year-old house that she grew up in. Her semi-small town holds an interesting mix of resident hillbillies, yuppies and Navy Seals. And of course Seattle, only a few miles away, is the birthplace of Starbucks so coffee is always on the checklist. She blows glass beads with a blow torch, (which relieves a lot of stress and people don't bother you). Jenni watches and reads all genres of movies and books and loves to lose herself in a good plot.
Her horror screenplay, Starvation Heights, placed in four national contests and won three including the Austin After Dark contest.
Jenni and Angela Ford have also written multiple stories together and a sweet romance screenplay, Winning Love for Valentine’s Day.
She has been on Amazon’s top fifty authors ranking and many of her books have hit #1 in sales.
Her novel Shot in the Dark was a finalist in the Emerald City Opener, Cleveland, and Toronto RWA contests.
Jennifer is an Associate Publisher for the indie traditional publisher, Books to Go Now which resides in the Seattle area. They pride themselves in helping new authors get their foot in the door with well-edited manuscripts, professional covers, and platform uploads.
She lives in a hundred-year-old house that she grew up in. Her semi-small town holds an interesting mix of resident hillbillies, yuppies and Navy Seals. And of course Seattle, only a few miles away, is the birthplace of Starbucks so coffee is always on the checklist. She blows glass beads with a blow torch, (which relieves a lot of stress and people don't bother you). Jenni watches and reads all genres of movies and books and loves to lose herself in a good plot.
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November 18, 2013
Christmas Treasure
Christmas Gift that Keeps Wagging was a treasure to read. A special needs child, Gabe, has one wish for Christmas. He wants Cody. Cody is a dog trained to detect seizures and that he does when in Gabe’s presence. Gabe’s dad Julian has been a single dad since the boy’s mom left. It hasn’t been easy for Julian but he was raised not to ask for help. When he realizes he needs to begin to ask, Hanna Acker comes into their lives. She is the lady who trained Cody and opens Julian’s heart.
A delightful story to introduce special needs children and the special dogs that can help. Jennifer Conner delivers the true meaning of Christmas in this read and what is most important. This story will touch your heart.
Christmas Gift that Keeps Wagging was a treasure to read. A special needs child, Gabe, has one wish for Christmas. He wants Cody. Cody is a dog trained to detect seizures and that he does when in Gabe’s presence. Gabe’s dad Julian has been a single dad since the boy’s mom left. It hasn’t been easy for Julian but he was raised not to ask for help. When he realizes he needs to begin to ask, Hanna Acker comes into their lives. She is the lady who trained Cody and opens Julian’s heart.
A delightful story to introduce special needs children and the special dogs that can help. Jennifer Conner delivers the true meaning of Christmas in this read and what is most important. This story will touch your heart.
November 30, 2013
This was a quick read and a sweet read! who doesn't love a bit of romance thrown in with a pet? Jennifer Conner features a trained epilepsy dog in this book. It was a precious gift to a needy child and overwhelmed dad to meet this dog and its trainer!!! Can love bloom? Will Santa bring Cody(the trained epilepsy dog) to Gabe? Read this delightful book to find out!
I rec'd a free pdf version of this book from the author in honor of the Sweet 'N Steamy Blog Tour and in exchange for my honest review.
I rec'd a free pdf version of this book from the author in honor of the Sweet 'N Steamy Blog Tour and in exchange for my honest review.
December 25, 2020
Love stories about children and animals
I just love stories with children, dogs and families. Loved Gabe Julian and Hanna and Cody how he helped sense when Gabe was having a seizure.
I just love stories with children, dogs and families. Loved Gabe Julian and Hanna and Cody how he helped sense when Gabe was having a seizure.
November 19, 2013
Delightful romance story that brings home the true meaning of Christmas. Julian struggles every day to be a great Dad as he copes with his son's, Gabe, epilepsy. The thought of Gabe having a seizure scares him and keeps him up at night. Enter Hanna who works with dogs trained to detect and help epilepsy patients. Hanna is training Cody to be one of these service dogs and Cody is a big hit with Gabe. Julian struggles to ask for help but finds a kindred spirit in Hanna. Will he let down his walls to really let her in? Enjoyed this short read as a great pick me up and a great reminder of what is really important in life.
November 26, 2013
When his son complains about lack of friends and some teasing, Julian Barrows decides it is imperative to take action quickly. His son has suffered enough with his seizures all his life. When he finds out about a therapeutic dog program, his hopes are high until he learns the cost. On the plus side, he meets dog trainer Hanna Acker and sees a chance at happiness for he and his son.
Quick read. This was a sweet holiday read that gets you ready to nestle up with hot chocolate and get into the holiday spirit. I liked the angle of the therapy dogs, I thought this was a fascinating topic that I would be interested in reading more about.
Quick read. This was a sweet holiday read that gets you ready to nestle up with hot chocolate and get into the holiday spirit. I liked the angle of the therapy dogs, I thought this was a fascinating topic that I would be interested in reading more about.
November 12, 2013
*I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Letters to Santa can come true.
The owner of a service dog named Cody and the father of a young boy with epilepsy fall in love during the Christmas season. Hannah has never had a "merry" Christmas and Julian's wife left him three years earlier because she was unable to deal with a child with epilepsy. The young boy named Gabe writes a letter to Santa asking for Cody for Christmas. Not only does Santa deliver Cody but Gabe and Julian get Hannah to move in with them. A heartwarming Christmas story.
Letters to Santa can come true.
The owner of a service dog named Cody and the father of a young boy with epilepsy fall in love during the Christmas season. Hannah has never had a "merry" Christmas and Julian's wife left him three years earlier because she was unable to deal with a child with epilepsy. The young boy named Gabe writes a letter to Santa asking for Cody for Christmas. Not only does Santa deliver Cody but Gabe and Julian get Hannah to move in with them. A heartwarming Christmas story.
November 21, 2013
★★★★Christmas Gift that Keeps Wagging (Dog Tails #2)
I was given this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
This is a Christmas short.
I fell in love with this one from the very beginning. Service dogs are wonderful, we love ours. This was a heart touching story about a little boy, and his furry best friend. Santa comes early and delivers love to everyone.
I was given this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
This is a Christmas short.
I fell in love with this one from the very beginning. Service dogs are wonderful, we love ours. This was a heart touching story about a little boy, and his furry best friend. Santa comes early and delivers love to everyone.
November 6, 2015
Julian Barrows is a single dad, raising his epileptic son, Gabe. He is referred to an agency that has service dogs that can help Gabe. Through the agency, he meets Hanna and the dog she has trained, and sees how the dog reacts when Gabe has a seizure. But the cost is very expensive. Julian and Hanna continue to meet and sparks fly. Can Santa help make Gabe's wish for Christmas come true.
December 28, 2013
Excellent story! I love animals and Christmas as main subjects in my books, so when I find a book that combines both I'm absolutely in heaven!! This is one of the best story's I've read in a while. Feel good reading from page one till done.
August 3, 2016
I read the first Dog Tail and was looking forward to reading this one. This was another sweet and very touching romance story. I really enjoyed this read and I'm looking forward to reading the next one.
January 7, 2016
With a cause
This book was much better than the first in this series. I liked that there was some depth as far as the dog having a cause. I would give this a 3.5 if there was such a thing.
This book was much better than the first in this series. I liked that there was some depth as far as the dog having a cause. I would give this a 3.5 if there was such a thing.
November 18, 2013
3.5 stars
March 6, 2014
Soft 3 stars. Review to be posted on BookLikes.
(impromtu SBC pick)
(impromtu SBC pick)
December 10, 2013
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads. It was a cute short story about love, kindness, compassion and the meaning of what is really important in life.
November 6, 2015
A heart-warming tale that is a perfect Christmas tale. It really tugs at the heart strings!
February 6, 2020
Read as part of Collection of a Trio of Stories – “Christmas Dog Tails.” Please see review at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
November 16, 2013
Christmas sweet holiday romance to warm the heart.
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