4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I so wanted to like this book - I mean I am a sucker to stories with dogs in them and how they impact our lives. And I love thoughtful and inspiring chick lit. But this book is the sort that gives "chick lit" a bad rap. The characters are flat, the writing is boring and so childish, and there is nothing even likeable about these people. Fred, the dog on the cover isn't in this story near enough! I got half way through, and finally decided there are too many really good books out there to be discovered to spend my time on this one. What a disappointment.

Rebecca H. (
Goldaira) wrote on 12/20/2007...
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I don't like romance, but I have to say I really enjoyed this book. The dog was a main character. He was a normal dog (he didn't talk or anything else unbelievable)and through him the main characters in the story met. The dog is really what held this story together and made it so enjoyable. For anyone who is looking for a novel that isn't just about young perfect 20 something people, has a very believable story line, and loves animals, this will be an enjoyable read.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Jennifer Crusie's books always sparkle and leave a smile on your face. Her pet, "Fred", makes you want to run right out and buy a Basset/Beagle mixed breed dog. Fun read!
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I will admit the only reason I got this book was because of the cover. Being a basset hound owner and lover the cover caught my eye! As with all Jennifer Crusie's books this one is full of mishaps, funny moments, and a few real life struggles thrown in with romance. As with real basset hounds Fred steals most of the scenes in the book which is how it should be. :-) I think it took a little too long for the heroin to realize that age doesn't matter as much as who you are with, but overall it is a cute quick read that I enjoyed.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a cute very-fast-reading story with warm light humor buried in the descriptions of the scenes, characters, and their conflicts and reactions. The characters and plot were fun, not too deep, but intesting enough. I would recommend the book for a quick, light read with lots of smiles.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Laugh out loud funny!

Kristi C. (
kristic) wrote on 11/26/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a great book, very easy read. If you are an animal lover you will enjoy this book.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a sweet story. Easy and fast reading. Plus it has my fav breed of doggie!

Kathryn K. (
Kat47201) wrote on 10/17/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Wonderful, fresh, funny, tender, and outrageous. A combination of romance and sassy sexy suspense. Easy read. Good book for older women thinking about dating a younger man.

Beth W. (
Bethie) wrote on 8/20/2007...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
You'll love this book by Jennifer Crusie!
Nina wants a dog and decides she wants a bouncy, adorable, puppy, but instead she gets Fred...part beagle, part basset... part Cupid? He's depressed, smelly, middle-aged, and years from perky.
From a dog obsessed with Incredibras and oreos, and those are just a few of the things that make this a wonderful story. Fred steals the show, but don't discount Alex, Nina's sexy, single neighbor. When Nina didn't think it should be anyone but you (Fred)/(Alex), how could it be anyone but them?!