Product Description
MUST LOVE DOGS became a major movie starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. The Kindle version contains an exclusive forward with behind-the-scenes snippets from Claire Cook's book-to-movie experience, as well as book club questions.
The second novel written by the bestselling author (WALLFLOWER IN BLOOM, BEST STAGED PLANS, SEVEN YEAR SWITCH, THE WILDWATER WALKING CLUB, SUMMER BLOWOUT, LIFE’S A BEACH and more), MUST LOVE DOGS tells the story of life after divorce for Sarah Hurlihy, which pretty much consists of juggling her job as a preschool teacher along with the demands of her large, interfering Irish-American family. Even Sarah knows she should put the past behind her and take a bold step toward a fresh start, but she’s stuck. So her bossy big sister takes matters into her own hands and places the following personal ad for her: "Voluptuous, sensuous, alluring and fun. Barely 40 DWF seeks special man to share starlit nights. Must Love Dogs." And the wild ride begins!
"A hilariously original tale about dating and its place in a modern woman's life."- BookPage
"Funny and pitch-perfect." - Chicago Tribune
"If Must Love Dogs is any indication of her talents, readers will hope that Claire Cook will be telling breezy summer stories from the South Shore of Massachusetts for seasons to come."- The Washington Post
"This utterly charming second novel by Cook is a fun read, perfect for whiling away an afternoon on the beach." - Library Journal
"Cook dishes up plenty of charm." - San Francisco Chronicle
“[A] laugh-out-loud novel….a light and lively read for anyone who has tried to re-enter the dating scene or tried to `fix up' somebody else.” - Boston Herald
"Claire Cook's characters aren't rich or glamorous -- they're physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar. Must Love Dogs is a sweet, funny novel about first dates and second chances." - Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children
"This story is so delicious, so funny, so warm, that one engages on the first page and still wants more on the last. A truly joyful read." - Jeanne Ray, author of Julie and Romeo
"Reading Claire Cook's Must Love Dogs is like sitting down with a close friend -- a really entertaining close friend. Its heroine will strike a familiar chord in any woman who's been through a divorce, dusted herself off, and ventured back into the dating jungle. Funny and quirky and honest." - Jane Heller, author of The Secret Ingredient
"Reading Must Love Dogs is like having lunch with your best friend -- fun, breezy and full of laughs." - Lorna Landvik, author of Patty Jane’s House of Curl
"Can another novel about a 40-year-old divorcee creating a new life for herself actually be of interest? Surprisingly, yes . . . this novel is a hoot." - The Boston Globe
"'Eternally hopeful book reviewer seeks wildly witty novel on singles scene/personal ads. Stylish prose and sense of humor preferred. Looking for fun, not longterm entanglement. Must love readers.' Respondents to such an ad might include Claire Cook, whose new novel, Must Love Dogs, tells the story of a down-to-earth divorcee seeking companionship through the personals. . ." - USA Today
"Claire Cook's "Must Love Dogs," a book that's got more giggles than soda bread has raisins." - Hartford Courant
"[A] tart slice-of-the-single-life...breezy first-person narration...fast-paced" - Publishers Weekly
"In an age when whiny novels about 30-something "singletons" whose sole goal in life seems to be snagging a decent man, Must Love Dogs is a refreshing antidote. . . .Reading about Sarah Hurlihy's travails is like talking to a comedic, self-deprecating friend. Cook's humor breezes through the pages as she details the perils -- and perks -- of plunging back into the dating scene." - Book Page
"A sweet book and a reason to be optimistic about romance." - The Albany Times Union
The second novel written by the bestselling author (WALLFLOWER IN BLOOM, BEST STAGED PLANS, SEVEN YEAR SWITCH, THE WILDWATER WALKING CLUB, SUMMER BLOWOUT, LIFE’S A BEACH and more), MUST LOVE DOGS tells the story of life after divorce for Sarah Hurlihy, which pretty much consists of juggling her job as a preschool teacher along with the demands of her large, interfering Irish-American family. Even Sarah knows she should put the past behind her and take a bold step toward a fresh start, but she’s stuck. So her bossy big sister takes matters into her own hands and places the following personal ad for her: "Voluptuous, sensuous, alluring and fun. Barely 40 DWF seeks special man to share starlit nights. Must Love Dogs." And the wild ride begins!
"A hilariously original tale about dating and its place in a modern woman's life."- BookPage
"Funny and pitch-perfect." - Chicago Tribune
"If Must Love Dogs is any indication of her talents, readers will hope that Claire Cook will be telling breezy summer stories from the South Shore of Massachusetts for seasons to come."- The Washington Post
"This utterly charming second novel by Cook is a fun read, perfect for whiling away an afternoon on the beach." - Library Journal
"Cook dishes up plenty of charm." - San Francisco Chronicle
“[A] laugh-out-loud novel….a light and lively read for anyone who has tried to re-enter the dating scene or tried to `fix up' somebody else.” - Boston Herald
"Claire Cook's characters aren't rich or glamorous -- they're physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar. Must Love Dogs is a sweet, funny novel about first dates and second chances." - Tom Perrotta, author of Little Children
"This story is so delicious, so funny, so warm, that one engages on the first page and still wants more on the last. A truly joyful read." - Jeanne Ray, author of Julie and Romeo
"Reading Claire Cook's Must Love Dogs is like sitting down with a close friend -- a really entertaining close friend. Its heroine will strike a familiar chord in any woman who's been through a divorce, dusted herself off, and ventured back into the dating jungle. Funny and quirky and honest." - Jane Heller, author of The Secret Ingredient
"Reading Must Love Dogs is like having lunch with your best friend -- fun, breezy and full of laughs." - Lorna Landvik, author of Patty Jane’s House of Curl
"Can another novel about a 40-year-old divorcee creating a new life for herself actually be of interest? Surprisingly, yes . . . this novel is a hoot." - The Boston Globe
"'Eternally hopeful book reviewer seeks wildly witty novel on singles scene/personal ads. Stylish prose and sense of humor preferred. Looking for fun, not longterm entanglement. Must love readers.' Respondents to such an ad might include Claire Cook, whose new novel, Must Love Dogs, tells the story of a down-to-earth divorcee seeking companionship through the personals. . ." - USA Today
"Claire Cook's "Must Love Dogs," a book that's got more giggles than soda bread has raisins." - Hartford Courant
"[A] tart slice-of-the-single-life...breezy first-person narration...fast-paced" - Publishers Weekly
"In an age when whiny novels about 30-something "singletons" whose sole goal in life seems to be snagging a decent man, Must Love Dogs is a refreshing antidote. . . .Reading about Sarah Hurlihy's travails is like talking to a comedic, self-deprecating friend. Cook's humor breezes through the pages as she details the perils -- and perks -- of plunging back into the dating scene." - Book Page
"A sweet book and a reason to be optimistic about romance." - The Albany Times Union
