{"product_id":"9781805464822","title":"The Stray Dogs : The BRAND NEW utterly heartwarming novel, for all dog-lovers, from the bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Hogan, Ruth \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 27\/08\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 384 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781805464822,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new feel-good, uplifting read about friendship, our canine companions, and the joy of second chances from the two-million-copy bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but Desmond and Leona are about to find out that it's never too late to start living your dreams . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince his marriage ended, Desmond Leaks has been stuck in rut. But living alone does have some upsides - for one, there's no one to tell him that he's 'not allowed' chocolate spread on his toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd for Leona Lennox, a fresh start might just mean she can finally open that rescue centre for abandoned dogs she's always dreamed of. That's if she can learn to let people in occasionally - and accept help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake this Desmond guy, he's so nice that he's offering to get his old band back together to play some fundraising gigs for the rescue centre. If only Leona could say yes, just this once . . . The Stray Dogs might actually be decent, right?But the band haven't played together in years, and if they have any chance of making this work, Desmond will have to track down charismatic frontman Darcus McGuire. But how do you find someone who doesn't want to be found . . . ?Lost dogs and lost people find unexpected happiness in this gorgeously uplifting story filled with Ruth Hogan's trademark wit and warmth, perfect for fans of Ruth Jones, Mike Gayle, Graham Norton and Beth Morrey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Ruth Hogan:'WARM, COMPASSIONATE, WITTY' MIKE GAYLE'LIFE-AFFIRMING' CELIA ANDERSON'FULL OF HOPE' PRIMA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57218715746677,"sku":"9781805464822","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.live\/products\/9781805464822","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}