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Christmas in Blue Dog Valley - by  Annie England Noblin (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Christmas in Blue Dog Valley - by Annie England Noblin (Paperback)

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  • For anyone who ever loved All Creatures Great and Small, Annie England Noblin's newest novel--about a big city vet transplanted to a small Wisconsin town--is pure delight as we meet aging alpacas, stump-tailed cats, goats in tutus, a vagabond border collie named Kevin, and the people who think they own them.
  • Author(s): Annie England Noblin
  • 384 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Women

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"At first Goldie is nothing more than a fish out of water, with few clients and few friends. But after a less than pleasant encounter with a man whose dog is suffering from a possibly fatal case of bloat, she's finally earning the trust and goodwill from her fellow Blue Dog Valley citizens. Her clientele grows to include the many farm animals in the town, including a horse named Large Marge, a cape-wearing therapy alpaca, and a yard full of sweater-wearing goats. Add in Kevin, the "worst sheepdog in Blue Dog Valley," and a Sphinx cat named Airport, and Goldie is having the best time a vet can have . . . aside from the annoying attractive town grump, Cohen, who seems intent on making sure she always feels like an outsider. With her newfound goodwill, Goldie comes up with an idea to reinvigorate the once flourishing Blue Dog Valley: a Christmas carnival. A petting zoo, pictures with Santa, a baking contest, what more could they want? After only some brief resistance from Cohen and his father, they begin the great plan to reinvigorate Blue Dog Valley. Will Christmas be enough to salvage this dying town--and be enough to bring Goldie closer to a certain grumpy man?"--



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For anyone who ever loved All Creatures Great and Small, Annie England Noblin's newest novel--about a big city vet transplanted to a small Wisconsin town--is pure delight as we meet aging alpacas, stump-tailed cats, goats in tutus, a vagabond border collie named Kevin, and the people who think they own them. And through it all, Goldie McKenzie, DVM, navigating the small town of Blue Dog, Wisconsin.


Welcome to Blue Dog Valley. Home of the Fighting Elk. Population 3,411.

When Goldie McKenzie, DVM, vet to the L.A. pet stars, arrives from Los Angeles to Blue Dog Valley she realizes three things.

    Never agree to upend your life when you're hungoverPot-belly pigs are not true farm animalsShe's going to need a warmer coat

At first Goldie is nothing more than a fish out of water, with few clients and few friends. But after a less than pleasant encounter with a man whose dog is suffering from a possibly fatal case of bloat, she's finally earning the trust and goodwill from her fellow Blue Dog Valley citizens. Her clientele grows to include the many farm animals in the town, including a horse named Large Marge, a cape-wearing therapy alpaca, and a yardful of sweater-wearing goats. Add in Kevin, the "worst sheepdog in Blue Dog Valley," and a Sphinx cat named Airport, and Goldie is having the best time a vet can have. . . aside from the annoying attractive town grump, Cohen, who seems intent on making sure she always feels like an outsider.

With her newfound goodwill, Goldie comes up with an idea to reinvigorate the once flourishing Blue Dog Valley: a Christmas carnival. A petting zoo, pictures with Santa, a baking contest, what more could they want? After only some brief resistance from Cohen and his father, they begin the great plan to reinvigorate Blue Dog Valley.

Will Christmas be enough to salvage this dying town--and be enough to bring Goldie closer to a certain grumpy man?



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"Noblin's masterful touch hits the sweet spot of humor and tragedy in this heart-felt book about the truest meaning of family, friends, abandoned dogs, and love, amidst a weave of plot-twisting heroics." - Jacqueline Sheehan, New York Times bestselling author, on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets
"Feelgood fiction at its finest. Annie England Noblin has crafted an utterly entertaining tale of unexpected chances and small-town secrets, and it's as sweet and comforting as a hand-knit sweater and a warm puppy in your lap." - Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author, on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets
"Annie England Noblin is an incredibly gifted storyteller. St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets is heartfelt, charming, and funny." - Meg Donohue, author of You, Me, and the Sea
"I was immediately enchanted! Lively and heartfelt, the characters--both human and four legged--in Annie England Noblin's St Francis Society for Wayward Pets come alive. I adored it." - Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author
"Noblin's books are known for their connection to pets, and the animals are present here... Despite some heavy subject matter...the story is funny and light. Readers will bond with Maeve and her sweet disposition." - Booklist on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets
"The only thing better than a holiday love story is a holiday love story with dogs! That's exactly what Annie England Noblin understands with Christmas in Blue Dog Valley, the story of Goldie, an A-list veterinarian who impulsively upends her life to start over in the small farming town of Blue Dog Valley." - Popsugar
"Noblin brings her trademark charm and humor to the novel. Goldie's romance with Cohen is sweet and natural, but her relationship with the town itself is at the forefront. The small town has an affinity for Christmas, making this a perfect holiday read." - Booklist
"This adorable romance features a big-city vet transplanted to a small town called Blue Dog. Dr. Goldie McKenzie is a fish out of water, but she starts to gain the confidence of Blue Dog residents when she helps cure a sick pup. Cute pups pepper this heartwarming novel, in which Goldie might experience the holiday--and happily-ever-after--of her dreams..." - Retrievist
"A fun, enjoyable Christmas rom-com, set in small town Wisconsin...Thrown in a hairless cat name Airport and an English sheepdog named Kevin and a cute white Alpaca named Alice, and quirky characters, you will fall in love with this book." - Red Carpet Crash
"Christmas in Blue Dog Valley is a lively, enjoyable story that stands out among the many Christmas books published each year. Its humor and charm will appeal to many readers." - Novels Alive

Dimensions (Overall): 7.99 Inches (H) x 5.33 Inches (W) x .93 Inches (D)
Weight: .62 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 384
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Avon Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Annie England Noblin
Language: English
Street Date: September 20, 2022
TCIN: 85795624
UPC: 9780063040199
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-7788
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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