A missing pet, every pet owner's worst nightmare. Even worse, this one doesn't seem to have wandered off on his own. Remington is a champion agility dog and had just won a trip to nationals when something strange happens. Oh, the family still has a dog, a Sheltie who looks like Remi, but is of an entirely different disposition and health status. A blood test reveals the truth. The dog the family has been so worried about isn't Remington.
I found this an intriguing read for several reasons. First, well, I'm a sucker for anything dog and the cover photo immediately reeled me in. I once owned a Sheltie mix, so was automatically drawn to the story. I have friends who do rescue (my own dog is a rescue) and friends who work at a vet clinic. It was interesting to follow the routine of this fictional clinic, knowing how close to reality it was. It was also nice, quite frankly, to read a mystery that didn't involve a murder. Yes, all mysteries don't require a dead body and this one is proof.
Aside from the mystery of Remington's well-being and focus on dog rescue, there was ample time for the character stories to be developed, too. Kristin Keller's family was open and loving and, oh, so very Southern in speech and manner. They immediately took to Tyler, too, Kristin's co-worker and romantic interest. Although we never actually meet his family, we learn a great deal about them (and Tyler) through his memories as he shares with Kristin. God also plays a major, visible role in the story but without beating you over the head. Scriptures used are from the New Life Version Bible, I might note, but most used relate to the animal/human bond and simply caring for all. All God's creatures are important and deserve love, in other words.
Bottom line, if you want to read a sweet, easy-to-read mystery that doesn't involve bloodshed but has its tense moments nevertheless, give this one a read. There are, of course, lots of dogs, even a sad, abandoned corgi, but also romance, food, oh, my, the food, a delicious sounding recipe, and, hey, a country music star. And, of course, if you are a dog lover, so much the better. Thanks #NetGalley and #BarbourPublishing - #BarbourFiction for introducing me to this book. I'll definitely be on the lookout for previous books as well as anything else by the author.
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