The book apparently wasn't proofread (there's even an error on the back cover copy--it says Nathan is a vet, but he's a people doctor!), but that's not the author's fault. It was a cute book, probably 3 star in quality but in the moment I enjoyed it at a 4 star level. Because who wants to read serious books over Christmas break?

Such a sweet holiday story!

This is a Hallmark movie in a book. It’s unrealistic, simple, and involves little conflict, which is the perfect way to spend a Saturday! It also comes with recipes for dog treats and they are stellar— our dogs (pug and shepherd/pointer mix loved them!

This would have been much better, I think, if I'd read the print book instead of listening to the audio. The narrator's accent (specifically on words with an ow sound) was just so jarring, it kept pulling me out of the story. There were other issues, most notably the repeated instances of unrealized held breaths (seriously, why is this still a thing in any book?), but the story itself was pretty decent, though not Christmas-y as the cover would have you believe.

Pupcakes is not only for the dogs but for dog lovers as well! I could not put this book down. I was having such a grand time reading this book. Literally, I finished this book in a matter of a couple of hours.

Everyone that I was introduced to in this book I fell in love with. Brydie, Nathan aka Dr. Sexy, Pauline (Teddy's owner), Teddy, and Sasha. I have never owned a pug but after reading this book, my next dog may have to be a pug.

Brydie needed Teddy just as much as Teddy needed her. Plus, you could not ask for a better taste tester than Teddy. Pauline is such a sweetheart. She may have been moved to a facility but the lady she had spunk. You could say that Brydie and Teddy made quite the impression on Nathan at their first visit. Teddy puked all over Nathan's shoes with Brydie and Teddy doing a "hit and run".

There are so many enjoyable moments in this book like the moment when one of the residents ate a dog treat or the moment involving the dog birthday.

The cutest book you'll read this year!
I definitely enjoyed this story. Brydie is down on her luck, sleeping on a friend's couch, jobless, and needing something to change. Her friend sets her up as a house sitter for a lady that was moved to a nursing home. This comes with the mysteries of the locked doors, a spoiled pug, and stipulations. Part of the arrangement is to take the pug to the nursing home for weekly visits, where she befriends the lady and encounters a handsome doctor. The cast of supporting characters is lovable and adds so much to the story. I almost wish there was just MORE of everything. More interactions with Nathan. More time at the nursing home. More with her friends. The supporting characters and the town she was in made me hope there will be another story coming so I have a chance to see what's happening in their lives. The end will have you in tears. This was a good, sweet, clean read that I'll be gifting to many this holiday season! I received a copy for review but that does not affect my opinion. 

Puglas! When I saw this cover, I didn’t even need to read the synopsis. I am glad I read this one. It is a sweet read about a woman, Brydie, trying to get her life together after her marriage falls apart.

She house sits for an elderly woman that has recently suffered a health scare. Brydie must also take care of the dog of the house: Teddy Roosevelt. Brydie learns to love Teddy and how to take command of her life.

This is quick and easy and fun. I will definitely pick up others by this author.

Trigger warnings: This book deals with heavy topics including grief, miscarriage, divorce, and loss. This is an adorable holiday book filled with dogs, baking, and finding community. This book made me root for Brydie (along with feeling exasperated) as she figures out more about what is important in her life and who her community is. Brydie is an imperfect and relatable character and her relationship with Pauline and Teddy (a pug) are filled with mishaps and a whole lot of love.