Dogs and Goddesses: A Novel

Jennifer Crusie · Anne Stuart · Lani Diane Rich

Feb 2009 · Macmillan + ORM

About this eBook

From a trio of New York Times–bestselling authors, a “quirky charmer . . . an enjoyable paranormal romp that’s definitely not just for dog lovers” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)

Abby has just arrived in Summerville, Ohio, with her placid Newfoundland, Bowser. She’s reluctantly inherited her grandmother’s coffee shop, but it’s not long before she’s brewing up trouble in the form of magical baked goods and steaming up her life with an exasperating college professor.

And then there’s Daisy, a coder, and her hyperactive Jack Russell, Bailey. Her tightly wound world spins out of control when she discovers the chaos within and meets a mysterious dog trainer whose teaching style is definitely hands-on.

Finally there’s Shar, professor of ancient history at Summerville College, who wakes up one morning to find her neurotic dachshund, Wolfie, snarling at an implacable god sitting at her kitchen table, the first thing in her life she hasn’t been able to footnote.

What on earth is going on in this unearthly little town? It’s up to Abby, Daisy, and Shar to find out before an ancient goddess takes over Southern Ohio, and they all end up in the apocalyptic doghouse . . .

“Equal measures of sexy romance, captivating characters, and clever writing . . . [a] rich cast of quirky secondary characters (including one of the best villainesses ever written) . . . Dogs and Goddesses is absolutely sublime.” —Booklist (starred review)

Ratings and reviews

I love Jennifer Crusie so picking this one out was a no-brainer. The characters feel like friends I've known for ages, the dialogue is snappy, and as a dog lover, the inclusion of woman's best friend is the perfect bonus.

This is one of my favorite books. I wish the audiobook was also available. I makes for a great read. I really brings out various human emotions. Story flows smoothly. I recommend it.

I liked the story concept, but I thought it was not very well written.

About the author

Jennifer Crusie is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of Maybe This Time, Welcome to Temptation, Tell Me Lies, Crazy for You, Faking It, Fast Women, and Bet Me.

Anne Stuart is a winner of Romance Writers of America's Lifetime Achievement Award. She has appeared on most bestseller lists, including the New York Times and USA Today, and her many bestsellers include the House of Rohan Trilogy and the Ice Series.

LANI DIANE RICH is the award-winning author of novels such as Ex and the Single Girl, Crazy in Love, and Wish You Were Here. She also writes fantasy romance as Lucy March.