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Dashing: A Dorset Hills Novella
Dorset Hills is known for two its passion for dogs, and its passion for Christmas. So when Mim Gardiner’s beloved pooch, George, goes missing on December 20th, it’s a major event. That a dog could be stolen and held for ransom in “Dog Town” is an insult to everything that makes this community special.
As a workaholic nurse and single mom to a sullen teenage son, Mim seems an unlikely target for crime. But there’s a side to her sweet George she didn’t know, and at least one neighbor who isn’t sorry to see him gone. Gorgeous and abrasive Carver Black makes no bones about his distaste for George.
Digging deeper in the mystery of George’s disappearance, Mim’s list of suspects grows. It turns out she’s missed a lot while keeping her head down in Dog Town. In the face of escalating threats from the dog-napper, can Mim embrace the community she’s never really liked in time to bring George home for Christmas?
DASHING is a novella of approximately 100 pages 32,000 words.
Other fiction by Sandy Rideout
Shatterproof – contemporary romance novella
Torch – a paranormal romance
With Yvonne Collins
The Counterfeit Wedding – a romantic comedy
Speechless – a romantic comedy
Teen romantic comedies
Love, Inc.
Trade Secrets
Girl v. Boy
The Black Sheep
As a workaholic nurse and single mom to a sullen teenage son, Mim seems an unlikely target for crime. But there’s a side to her sweet George she didn’t know, and at least one neighbor who isn’t sorry to see him gone. Gorgeous and abrasive Carver Black makes no bones about his distaste for George.
Digging deeper in the mystery of George’s disappearance, Mim’s list of suspects grows. It turns out she’s missed a lot while keeping her head down in Dog Town. In the face of escalating threats from the dog-napper, can Mim embrace the community she’s never really liked in time to bring George home for Christmas?
DASHING is a novella of approximately 100 pages 32,000 words.
Other fiction by Sandy Rideout
Shatterproof – contemporary romance novella
Torch – a paranormal romance
With Yvonne Collins
The Counterfeit Wedding – a romantic comedy
Speechless – a romantic comedy
Teen romantic comedies
Love, Inc.
Trade Secrets
Girl v. Boy
The Black Sheep
119 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 8, 2013
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About the author
Sandy Rideout
51 books68 followersSandy Rideout has always been obsessed with animals and writing. She writes humorous and heartwarming mysteries for pet-lovers, including the Bought-the-Farm series (as Ellen Riggs), the Dog Town series, and the paranormal Mystic Mutts series.
Visit Ellen's website at https://ellenriggs.com to sign up for her lighthearted, pet-focused newsletter. Her dogs are highly photogenic and fancy themselves writers, as well.
Visit Ellen's website at https://ellenriggs.com to sign up for her lighthearted, pet-focused newsletter. Her dogs are highly photogenic and fancy themselves writers, as well.
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January 8, 2018
NB THIS IS CALLED "DASHING" IN THE RELEASE FROM THE AUTHOR AND AMAZON
This little novella was a great read and had me both incredibly sad and laughing out loud at parts (embroidered Santa pants anyone?). I loved the interaction between characters, and the story was well written too. I'd definitely recommend this book for all mystery lovers, especially those who love dogs. Looking forward to reading more by this writer.
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
This little novella was a great read and had me both incredibly sad and laughing out loud at parts (embroidered Santa pants anyone?). I loved the interaction between characters, and the story was well written too. I'd definitely recommend this book for all mystery lovers, especially those who love dogs. Looking forward to reading more by this writer.
NB I received a complimentary copy of this book, but I always give an HONEST review based wholly on my own opinions
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