Sometimes an animal creates spectacular magic in the lives of the people around it and brings the most unlikely of friends together so they can find love where they never expected to find it.

This book is dedicated to a dog named Rip who inspired me to write his story. I’d also like to thank his human mom, Renee Abbe, for all of her wonderful insights to help me portray Rip’s loyal nature, his funny quirks, and so many stories about his life. Given that this is a novel, I have fictionalized the scenes that feature Rip, but I’ve tried to remain true to Rip’s personality and bring him to life for you. He is an incredible canine and an unforgettable character.

Much appreciation also goes to my son John for all the evenings he spent helping me to plot this fabulous story. rf0Jo7myNjZIH0R/rM8XahtAyksLMEzrPtNpZAY8oQ98iycdKqHbtRyL7puv1+Wg