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The Dogwalker
When Jane Farley answers a classified ad, she thinks she’s found the perfect summer job. After all, what could be better than taking care of a rich and famous celebrity’s dog? Especially when it means she will be living in a perfect penthouse with picture-perfect views in the most perfect city in the world. And, as a bonus, she finds that the job even comes with a perfectly sexy neighbor that seems to have taken a definite interest in her! Finally, Jane will be living the life she was meant to live.
But then, through a series of misunderstandings, Jane discovers that being perfect isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the penthouse terrace. Is there really such a thing as a “perfect life?” Even if it does come with an adorable dog that has a better wardrobe than Jane does and a walk-in closet full of designer clothes that are too good to pass up.
It doesn’t take long for Jane to find herself struggling between choosing to be someone she has always dreamed of being or being true to herself.
From the authors of "The Merry Plan," "The Dogwalker" is a romantic comedy that proves love can overcome zip codes, trellises, a jealous dog and a tiny identity crisis.
But then, through a series of misunderstandings, Jane discovers that being perfect isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the penthouse terrace. Is there really such a thing as a “perfect life?” Even if it does come with an adorable dog that has a better wardrobe than Jane does and a walk-in closet full of designer clothes that are too good to pass up.
It doesn’t take long for Jane to find herself struggling between choosing to be someone she has always dreamed of being or being true to herself.
From the authors of "The Merry Plan," "The Dogwalker" is a romantic comedy that proves love can overcome zip codes, trellises, a jealous dog and a tiny identity crisis.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 6, 2018
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About the author
Erin Brady
10 books109 followersErin Brady is a self-confessed romantic comedy addict who hopes to never find a cure. She spends countless hours re-reading Pride and Prejudice and admits to never getting tired of Darcy’s britches. She loves watching rom-com movies because, when it comes down to it, she can’t get enough of the “girl meets boy and falls in love” stories. Most importantly, she loves to laugh and finds humor in everything from washing dishes to singing karaoke off key!
Ms. Brady writes chick lit novels and enjoys every minute of it. All of her novels follow the lives of women who, mindfully or not, end up pursuing their dreams while making mistakes and learning to laugh (and fall in love) along the way. Erin admits that her inspiration for her characters often comes from her own circle of friends, despite her friends' protests otherwise.
Currently, Erin Brady has published five novels: And The Winner Is, Shopping Swap, Holiday Gig, One Last Blind Date, Twelve-Step Plan, Into the Amish, By Plain Accident, The Merry Plan and The Dogwalker.
For the record, Ms. Brady acknowledges her obsession with celebrities, chocolate, Spanxs and designer shoes. She spent the better part of her life single and looking for love. She's finally happily married to her Prince Charming but it took her a while (and the kissing of plenty a frog) to get there.
Last but not least, she has several subscriptions to tabloid magazines but mostly under different names although she claims she isn't afraid to admit it.
You can read Erin’s blog at www.erinbradyauthor.com. Follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fansoferinbrady
Ms. Brady writes chick lit novels and enjoys every minute of it. All of her novels follow the lives of women who, mindfully or not, end up pursuing their dreams while making mistakes and learning to laugh (and fall in love) along the way. Erin admits that her inspiration for her characters often comes from her own circle of friends, despite her friends' protests otherwise.
Currently, Erin Brady has published five novels: And The Winner Is, Shopping Swap, Holiday Gig, One Last Blind Date, Twelve-Step Plan, Into the Amish, By Plain Accident, The Merry Plan and The Dogwalker.
For the record, Ms. Brady acknowledges her obsession with celebrities, chocolate, Spanxs and designer shoes. She spent the better part of her life single and looking for love. She's finally happily married to her Prince Charming but it took her a while (and the kissing of plenty a frog) to get there.
Last but not least, she has several subscriptions to tabloid magazines but mostly under different names although she claims she isn't afraid to admit it.
You can read Erin’s blog at www.erinbradyauthor.com. Follow her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fansoferinbrady
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March 11, 2018
Jane Farley is a 27-yr-old English major whose attempts to become a published authors have so far proved fruitless. As of now, she is broke, unemployed and living with her parents on the outskirts of NYC. When she comes across a summer job ad - a dog/house sitter for some unnamed celebrity - she jumps at it as her only chance for a real break. She gets the job and this is a start of a series of (mis)adventures which gradually lead her to discovering who she really is and what she wants from life. Which, in turn, leads to a fairytale-like HEA.
This book is difficult for me to evaluate. I read a lot of so-called 'chick-lit' and I do need my dose of romance with HEA on a regular basis. But I also need my stories to have at least a semi-decent amount of credibility. This one does not. Improbable coincidences follow one another. Characters are basically cardboard cutouts, including the leading man (who is, didn't you know, dropdead gorgeous, kind, caring, funny, romantic to no end, and on his way to become very rich). The leading man falls for the leading lady (obviously) almost on the spot which, despite the whole plot centered around showing how selfless and caring she is, is still a bit hard to get because the lady in question is mostly silly, occasionally bordering on stupid. The beginning alone made me want to slap some sense into her. She was like Bridget Jones (who I adore) but without an ounce of charm. The remaining characters (and there were not so many of them) were not much better, save perhaps for Bethany and Jane's no-nonsense best friend, Linnie.
And, last but not least, there is very little dogwalking in the book which is also rather surprising, considering the title. The dog (cute as she is - and she is utterly adorable) is, basically, a plot point. Which is a shame, because I think there was a lot of potential here.
Why two stars then, you might ask? Well, because I did read the book from the beginning to the end, and it was not as painful as my review may suggest. There was a lot - A LOT - of eyerolling though. So, to sum it up - I do not regret reading the book, but I will be in no hurry to try another one from this author.
This book is difficult for me to evaluate. I read a lot of so-called 'chick-lit' and I do need my dose of romance with HEA on a regular basis. But I also need my stories to have at least a semi-decent amount of credibility. This one does not. Improbable coincidences follow one another. Characters are basically cardboard cutouts, including the leading man (who is, didn't you know, dropdead gorgeous, kind, caring, funny, romantic to no end, and on his way to become very rich). The leading man falls for the leading lady (obviously) almost on the spot which, despite the whole plot centered around showing how selfless and caring she is, is still a bit hard to get because the lady in question is mostly silly, occasionally bordering on stupid. The beginning alone made me want to slap some sense into her. She was like Bridget Jones (who I adore) but without an ounce of charm. The remaining characters (and there were not so many of them) were not much better, save perhaps for Bethany and Jane's no-nonsense best friend, Linnie.
And, last but not least, there is very little dogwalking in the book which is also rather surprising, considering the title. The dog (cute as she is - and she is utterly adorable) is, basically, a plot point. Which is a shame, because I think there was a lot of potential here.
Why two stars then, you might ask? Well, because I did read the book from the beginning to the end, and it was not as painful as my review may suggest. There was a lot - A LOT - of eyerolling though. So, to sum it up - I do not regret reading the book, but I will be in no hurry to try another one from this author.
February 21, 2018
Loved it
The Dog Walker is another great read by Erin Brady, who is one of my favorites. I have read many of her novels and short stories and she never stops amazing me, each gets better and better. It's hard for me to pick a favorite however The Dog Walker is a page turner and hard to put down. I highly recommend it.
The main character Jane cannot stop getting in trouble, even though she means well. Whether it's her career or love life. Jane is always trying to be someone she's not, once she finds the real Jane and focuses on her things begin to change in many ways.
The Dog Walker is another great read by Erin Brady, who is one of my favorites. I have read many of her novels and short stories and she never stops amazing me, each gets better and better. It's hard for me to pick a favorite however The Dog Walker is a page turner and hard to put down. I highly recommend it.
The main character Jane cannot stop getting in trouble, even though she means well. Whether it's her career or love life. Jane is always trying to be someone she's not, once she finds the real Jane and focuses on her things begin to change in many ways.
February 9, 2018
Jane wants to live life to its fullest, but is living someone else's life really all it's cracked up to be?
This is the second book I've read from this duo. The Merry Plan was a good read, but this one was even better. It had all the great elements you find in a good romantic comedy. I found myself wanting to read more about the characters. The authors did an awesome job at creating characters that you can't help but love. The story was also a great escape from a hectic week.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves romantic comedies.
This is the second book I've read from this duo. The Merry Plan was a good read, but this one was even better. It had all the great elements you find in a good romantic comedy. I found myself wanting to read more about the characters. The authors did an awesome job at creating characters that you can't help but love. The story was also a great escape from a hectic week.
I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves romantic comedies.
February 1, 2023
Sweet self discovp
We are all on a journey to self discovery. The story brings the reader through this journey And lessons learned
We are all on a journey to self discovery. The story brings the reader through this journey And lessons learned
October 6, 2023
Great book! Loved it. Sex is behind closed doors, non-descriptive.
March 19, 2018
I really liked Erin Brady's previous books, so I was very exited for this one. Unfortunately it missed the mark for me. The story was too dull, the characters weren't very well constructed and everything was to absurd for me to believe. I mean, it wasn't horrific, I did laugh a bit, but over was I was just disappointed.
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October 30, 2018Enjoyable book
This was a cute story. It's about growing up and becoming the person you didn't think you could be. Everyone changes, but not always in the direction you head for.
This was a cute story. It's about growing up and becoming the person you didn't think you could be. Everyone changes, but not always in the direction you head for.
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