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A Match in Dogwood

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Welcome to Dogwood, Colorado, where a special dog named Match brings soul mates together! In this prequel to the Dogwood series, you’ll learn how the legend of the matchmaking dog came to be, and meet many of the quirky characters who made life in Dogwood, Colorado interesting over the years. The short stories “A Forever Kind of Love” by Pam McCutcheon When two high school sweethearts are reunited after he returns from the military, can they find love again? “Gone to the Dogs” by Laura Hayden When two strangers drive together cross-country to deliver a school bus, they rescue several stray dogs along the way. But will they be able to rescue each other? “The Cowboy and the Librarian” by Jodi Anderson Caught together in a snowstorm, can a cowboy and a librarian find common ground with the help of a canine matchmaker? “A Match in Disguise” by Pam McCutcheon Susan Brown has always hated her bland, boring name and life. Will a reunion with the town’s golden boy help her shine? “Rescuing Nora” by Jude Willhoff When Nora Blake wrecks her car in a snowstorm, will she freeze to death before she can reunite with her estranged husband? “In Search of a Match” by Sharon Silva Determined to find her soul mate, Emily Harrington accidentally kidnaps the town’s matchmaking dog. Will Match be able to help her find her soul mate...or will the handsome police officer intervene? “Give a Dog a Chance” by Karen Fox Dog trainer Jenna Howard proposes a program to give rescued dogs and prison inmates a second chance, but will Brand Thatcher, the man who dumped her after high school, approve it? “Take Me Home” by Angel Smits When Gina and Ted find their marriage hitting a rough patch, can their marriage be saved with the help of their grandchild and a special dog? This collection of stories range from humorous to emotional, but each and every one is a heartwarming story about couples who are fated to be together, and the dogs who love them. Each book in the Dogwood series is stand-alone and can be read in any order. However, this is the order in which they were published, if you want to read them that A Match in Dogwood anthology Chasing Bliss by Jodi Anderson Sit. Stay. Love. by Pam McCutcheon Love at First Bark by Jude Willhoff Must Love Dogs by Karen Fox Second Chance Ranch by Sharon Silva A Dogwood Christmas anthology Dogwood Secrets Unsealed anthology Her Fake Fiancé by Karen Fox Second Chance Cowboy by Sharon Silva The Ghost of Dogwood by Laura Hayden Fiancée for Hire by Pam McCutcheon Welcome Home, Soldier by Angel Smits A Dogwood Valentine anthology #KissMeKieran by Torie Fox Dogwood, where the best things in life are rescued.

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2018

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July 11, 2018
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Welcome to Dogwood, Colorado, where a special dog named Match brings soul mates together!

In this prequel to the Dogwood series, you’ll learn how the legend of the matchmaking dog came to be, and meet many of the quirky characters who made life in Dogwood, Colorado interesting over the years. The short stories include:

“A Forever Kind of Love” by Pam McCutcheon

“Gone to the Dogs” by Laura Hayden

“The Cowboy and the Librarian” by Jodi Anderson

“A Match in Disguise” by Pam McCutcheon

“Rescuing Nora” by Jude Willhoff

“In Search of a Match” by Sharon Silva

“Give a Dog a Chance” by Karen Fox

“Take Me Home” by Angel Smits

Dogwood, Colorado: where the best things in life are rescued. This collection of stories range from humorous to emotional, but each and every one is a heartwarming story about couples who are fated to be together, and the dogs who love them.
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1,778 reviews24 followers
March 24, 2019
This book is a prequel to the Dogwood series. You will enjoy these wonderful stories that will make you love dogs. Two of these stories are;
Gone to the Dogs by Jodi Anderson
Laura got a letter from her aunt Marie asking her to come and live with her. Laura didn't have much money to come. Marie arranged with her brother, Doug , for Laura to become a relief driver. She was to help his son Don drive a school bus to Utah. At the first stop, they found two puppies. They took the puppies to a shelter, but they had no room. They took the dogs with them after they called her Aunt and she told them to bring them on. The shelter in her town would make room and find Skipper and Buddy new homes. At the gas station, they found another stray dog. Laura had an idea. Would the shelter in Dogwood take more dogs? Could they pick up even more dogs along the way. She called her Aunt and waited for an answer. What would it be? Would they get to bring back animals to Dogwood?
Rescue Nora by Jude Willhoff
Nora was driving in a white out of snow headed for her daughter. She was going to give birth to Nora's first Grandbaby. Nora ran into a snow bank and could not move the car. She was very cold and felt a thump on the car door. She got out and found it to be a very cold dog. They huddled together and stayed warm. Nora hoped that her estranged husband, Samuel, would come find her and Jack. Will she get there in time for her grandbaby birth?

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5 reviews
February 19, 2019
Dogwood gets it right-sweet and spicy!


I thoroughly enjoyed this delightful collection of sweet and spicy stories about romance and relationships in a small town. I'm looking forward to reading more about the characters (both human and furry) of Dogwood, Colorado!
969 reviews6 followers
February 13, 2019
Dogs are wonderful

These stories are entertaining and lovable. They deal with love and problems that it brings ,and all have a dog 🐕 that is a character in the stories. Who can do without a dog?
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34 reviews
February 12, 2019
Sit Stay Read ENJOY

Multiple stories with a common theme. Very enjoyable. I am looking forward to future books from all of these authors
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157 reviews
March 12, 2019
Welcome to Dogwood, Colorado, where a special dog named Match brings soul mates together! In this prequel to the Dogwood series, you'll learn how the legend of the matchmaking dog came to be, and meet many of the quirky characters who made life in Dogwood, Colorado interesting over the years. ...
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357 reviews1 follower
January 31, 2019
Loved the Book!

I really needed to read something uplifting and this Anthology certainly surpassed my needs. I am really not a pet lover (due to personal health issues) but these stories all centered around dogs and I truly enjoyed reading each one! I fully intend to look into all of the books connected to the books comprising the Anthology.
239 reviews1 follower
January 30, 2019
Loved this book of short stories

This was a delightful book of sweet stories about various people and a dog who had a power to bring lovers together. Each story had a lovely ending and it just lifted me up. I recommend this book.
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491 reviews
January 25, 2019
Dog lovers dream book!

I really liked this book. Thumbs up for this great collection of authors putting great feeling and heart into the wonderful town of Dogwood. Being a dog lover it was fun seeing the different ways the dog Match made love matches. It is fun light reading giving you a sense of happiness between man/woman and beast
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60 reviews11 followers
October 22, 2018
I absolutely loved how the various authors came together to write a collection of stories that were unique but were cohesive and set a beautiful scene about a town that I wish I could visit. Through the vignettes, true love is matched throughout the generations by a dog named Match. Each iteration of Match has one task and that is to bring two people together... high school sweethearts? Strangers? A married couple who is having problems?

Come visit Dogwood and see if you’ll fall in love!
12 reviews
June 28, 2018
Have Dog: Love and Loyalty Guaranteed!

Never demanding, easy to love with no excuses not to. Honest, basic responses from our pet dogs can be counted on at all times. Always loyal and protective regardless of our human quirks. That is what this series of well-written stories underscore.
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101 reviews
January 16, 2019
Sweet like puppy kisses
My love of animals drew me to this title, but the stories themselves exceed expectations! These are short romantic stories that definitely have dogs/puppies with plenty of character. I’m going to be reading more of the Dogwood stories by these authors. I thoroughly recommend this.
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130 reviews
January 22, 2019
Fabulous!

This was a simply wonderful combination of authors doing what they do best, writing well written, fast paced books that engage with most all of us. I enjoyed them immensely! Keep up with the good work.
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142 reviews1 follower
January 22, 2019
Dogs, what's not to love?

A group of stories about longing, love and dogs. Especially a matchmaking dog aptly named Match! Well worth reading if you enjoy romance and dogs...
870 reviews2 followers
October 20, 2018
A Match in Dodwood

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were interesting and the story line was good. I couldn’t put this book down until I finished it.
297 reviews4 followers
January 21, 2019
Dog lovers

Sweet short romances tied together with dogs. Stories centered around a fictional town called Dogwood and a dog named Match.
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454 reviews6 followers
April 25, 2019
If you even barely like dogs you need to read this book. If you no longer believe in love and a connection between people that can last a lifetime you need to read this book. If you want something truly heartwarming you need to read this book. If none of the above apply you STILL need to read this book.
48 reviews1 follower
November 28, 2022
How delightful!

Such a wonderful collection of wonderful authors writing cute, heartwarming stories all centered around a matchmaking dog, a fictitious town that I would love to move to, well defined believable characters and a guaranteed HEA. Will definitely be following these authors for more Dogwood stories.
50 reviews
April 6, 2019
Do you love pups of all sizes and ages? Then this is a series for you. This is a collection of stories about matchmaking pups and the people whose lives they touch. It is a very enjoyable read! Check it out.
4 reviews
August 23, 2019
Great stories.

All the short stories were different but very heart warming. I enjoyed them all. Some made me laugh aloud. They all made me realize that dogs can change our life for the better.
1,590 reviews
September 24, 2020
Cute stories

Cute short stories that take place in Dogwood, Colorado. They all involve couples finding their way to each other or back to each other, with the help of their furry companions.
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171 reviews45 followers
December 30, 2021
7 short stories that are all very predictable, but that was exactly what I wanted out of the last book of the year to meet my reading goal. I love dogs and small town romance, so these fit those two categories well.
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Author 93 books375 followers
June 19, 2018
Sweet & Funny Stories to Warm Your Heart! A fun collection of short stories that prepares you for the Dogwood Series. Can't wait to read them all!
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1,342 reviews10 followers
June 23, 2018
Sweet romance short stories that will send you aflutter!
Matches made by Match in Dogwood promises to be excellent judging by these short stories!
I sincerely hope to read more
227 reviews1 follower
June 26, 2018
Wonderful

All of these stories were wonderful. These are a kind of stories I like to read. Because for one thing I love dogs. Any kind of dogs. Thanks for the good read.
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2 reviews
August 3, 2018
Great dog lovers stories

I loved all of the stories. Green reading for seniors who have short times to sit and read. I loved them all. Congratulations and keep writing.
5 reviews
November 9, 2018
I enjoyed the short stories. Was feeling under the weather and these stories helped pass the time away. Thank you.
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14 reviews
January 16, 2019
Sweet

Lovely sweet short stories to renew your belief in romance. Really enjoyed the little tales of love and the dogs.
257 reviews2 followers
January 16, 2019
Been looking for something light and entertaining to read. Found it in this anthology. Seven beautiful, sometimes funny, sometimes tear manifesting stories. Quick and easy to read too.
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