“Dogs were like that. They kidnapped pieces of our heart and kept them forever.”

Every Dog Has its Day by Janice Thompson may not be true-to-life, but it is a lot of fun and has all the elements that make me love it. Like its predecessors, Every Dog Has Its Day is clean, faith-based, set in a vet- combination rescue setting, and is hilarious. Plus, the book and series focus heavily on dogs and the people who love them. I’m in cozy heaven!

Isabel(Izzy) Fuentes narrates this book in first person POV. She is the clinic’s groomer, who fosters a lost dachshund. Trouble begins when the new pro quarterback in town , Corey Wallace, shows up to claim the dog, who isn’t microchipped and doesn’t like the man.

As the clinic-rescue gains notoriety for not releasing the pup to its alleged owner, can Isabel and Corey reach a compromise without harming the clinic’s reputation or clientele? As Corey and Isabel get to know each other, an attraction develops, but will their different social statuses stand in the way? Or an unforeseen crime?

I loved being back in Brenham, Texas with the Lone Star Clinic crew. One of the neat things about this series is that, while it focuses on one couple’s story, other couples from previous books are highlighted and their stories move forward nicely.

And Grandma Peach and Hector, her terror of a cat, are a hilarious big part of this novel, too. So much fun!

One of the neat elements of this book is the relationship between generations, related or not. I could feel the love oozing out from Carmela, every time she cooked and turned on the football game.

If you love hilarious animal-based cozies, don’t miss this book!

I received a copy of the book from Celebrate Lit via NetGalley. I also bought my own ecopy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.

Notable Quotables:

“I knew this side of him, the happy, healthy side. But I also knew the other side. . .and it scared me to death.”

“When you loved someone, you did everything you could to bless them.”

“It’s easy to be believable when you’re telling the truth.”

“Grief was a fickle friend. It left its mark. But it also bonded you with others who were walking through it as well.”

“That’s what you heard with your ears,” I said. “But it’s what you hear with your heart that matters.”

I liked this sweet cozy with a bit of romance and a tiny bit of mystery. I enjoyed the witty dialog. I liked Isabel and Corey. I liked all the football references. I received a copy of this book from Celebratelit for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

I received an ARC of this book from netgallery. I don't normally read animal stories, and was cautious to pick it up because of the title and front cover but it was in fact a delightful little mystery that actually had me guessing right to the end. I thoroughly enjoyed all the main characters and I will get the rest of the books to read in the future, I know family members who will love them. It had me laughing out loud in places which was unexpected and greatly appreciated. The romance was obvious from the get go but sometimes its nice when it just is and isn't work! Thank you for the great read.

What I loved:
Clean
Sweet
Funny
Great characters (a lot of great supporting characters)
Not an easy guess who dunnit

This is a fun novel. While it is a cozy mystery the mystery really takes a back seat to more of a focus on relationships and possible romance. This is a good book for dog and cat lovers. My favorite part of the book was explaining how pets are acquired. Dog owners will have planned and investigated before adopting from a shelter. Cat owners, well the cats just show up at your door and are taken in, as has happened with two of ours.

Thompson's novel is fun to read. She has some clever dialogue and a good dose of humor. The characters are well presented. There's a bit of Texas football and a subtle Christian message. A delightful, light book to read. While it is down the line in a series, it reads well on its own.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.

Great light hearted book about a doxie that goes missing! this is a book in a series. This was my first book I’ve read in the series and I felt that it was fine to read alone or with the series. Well liked characters who work at a vet clinic and dog rescue. Fans of Debbie MacComber will enjoy this book. Im looking forward to reading more books in the series and by this author. Thank you to net galley and the publisher for an ARC of this book

In Pursuit of a Pooch!

Isabel has fallen in love with a rescue dog, and wants to adopt her. Then it was announced the dog is named Ginger, and belongs to Corey, a famous football player. When he shows up at the veterinary office Isabel works at, he has no paperwork to prove the dog is his.

Because of that, Isabel could not give Ginger to Corey. When she told him that, all the reporters that came with him to cover the reunion, write articles that imply Isabel is the bad guy.

Public opinion quickly turns against Isabel along with her veterinary office. Protesters appear outside the building, blocking customers from getting in. Other people threaten to not come back to the clinic. In the midst of it all, Ginger disappears, and they wonder if she has been dognapped.

As Isabel tries to track Ginger down, she comes across more puzzles concerning the pooch. There are many red herrings, and false leads before the truth is found.

This is a fun mystery that keeps you turning the pages to find out what happened. Quirky characters add to the mayhem. Isabel's family and friends add a nice sense of community to the tale. This is part of a series, but this story stands on its own.

I recommend this five-star book to fans of whodunnits, dogs, and enjoyable stories.

Thank you, NetGalley and Barbour Books, for providing Tickmenot with a complimentary copy of, “The Laws of Attraction,” for the purpose of review. I have not been compensated in any other manner. All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.

This book is a great addition to the Gone to the Dogs series. It's a fun read with a bunch of lovable canines and wonderful characters that was the perfect read for me. It has a mystery to solve that will keep you guessing, and the canines will keep you entertained. I loved it and highly recommend this book and the entire series.
I received a complimentary copy from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Isabel, Izzy, is front and center on this fifth installment of Gone to the Dogs Mysteries. Izzy works as the groomer at the Lone Star Veterinary Clinic. A mini dachshund puppy is found in Houston by Mari & Parker. She needed instant help from the staff the night of her rescue and the next morning finds Izzy grooming her. The story revolves around Izzy in this book and so we learn more about her. Izzy loves football. Her Grandma passed on her passion for Texan football and her house to Izzy. A rather famous and handsome man comes forward saying that the rescued little pup is his. But the whole story is not adding up. Yet, Izzy is finding that she is falling for the sweet but mischief puppy, too. Izzy is busy trying to figure out the mystery, as a slow friendship then a romance comes to the uncertain Izzy. Read to find out who the newest rescue will end up with and also catch some fun from the whole gang at Lone Star Veterinary Clinic. Someone is getting married and more is going on with each day. I don't want to spoil the story, so grab a copy and read for yourself. This is a mystery with a dash of romance that at times will overshadow the mystery.

This is my personal opinion on this book. I received a complimentary copy of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Every Dog Has His Day is a great addition to the Gone to the Dogs series. This delightful little mystery is full of fun characters, frisky canines, and mysterious plot twists. Throw in a zany southern grandmother, a chart topping country music star, a professional football player, an annoying reporter, and some underhanded shenanigans for a full fledged entertaining read. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun escape with a book. It is well written with good characters and a light mystery thrown in. The animal antics add a dash of extra fun, too.

I requested and received a copy of this book for review. The words and thoughts expressed here are wholly my own.

5 stars, Pup excitement

EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY (GONE TO THE DOGS #5)
By Janice Thompson

I am in no way, shape, or form a fan of football, but this author comes through with a book about a loveable mini dachshund and all of the people who are looking for her.

The Gone To The Dogs Series encompasses many of the employees at the Lonestar Veterinary Clinic, who are all animal lovers and want to help.

A lost dog is found and fostered out to groomer Isabel Fuentes. She sets about trying to find the pup's owners, and the dog might just belong to Corey Wallis, a Texans quarterback. Then the caper begins.

Many thanks to Barbour for the complimentary copy, I was under no obligation to post a review.

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I absolutely love this series. Each story gets better and better! The chemistry between our main characters is great. The friendships are solid and the quirky characters are a joy. Hector had quite the spotlight. Love all the dogs at the veterinary clinic and shelter.

Every Dog has his Day is one the best cozy little mystery books I have read in a while. I'm a huge fan of this series Gone to the Dogs Mysteries. Book five can be read as a standalone or you can start with book one and be introduced to characters you will meet in subsequent books. I have my very own mini dachshund so this was a fun story for me to read.
When a dachshund is found Second Chance Rescue does it best to find this sweet little pup's owner. Taking the pup to Lone Star Veterinary Clinic starts a whole new drama when Isabel Fuentes who works as a dog groomer is introduced to the dog and is immediately in love with her. Isabel agrees to take her in until a thorough search is done to find whoever has let her escape.
Corey Wallis who recently lost his mom and had taken in his mom's dog finds himself mystified at what could have happened to her. Corey is also the quarterback for the Texans and is fairly new to Texas. After Corey discovers that the dog that Isabel has now renamed is more than likely is mom's missing dog the couple discovers they have much in common and goes through twists and turns to discover how the dog has gone missing again from the clinic.
When you mix together a star quarterback, an overzealous tv reporter that has given the idea that Isabel has stolen the dachshund, a dog groomer with a passion for animals, engagements and weddings thrown in you are sure to enjoy the drama to discover what has happened to one small dog. Will there by a happy ending? You will have to read this book!
Thompson has developed some of the most fun characters who stand behind their friends and help them when the going gets tough and they need to realize that God is always in control. I loved the messages in this book.
I was given a copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. Please run out and get this book today. I promise you, it's such a fun read.

This was just so darn cute. Of course it had me with the adorable dachshund on the cover and in the story. Ginger was such a stinker but what a cutie! I love the humor, family moment and the close friendship the clinic employees have. They might work together, but they choose to hang out on their own time whether it’s helping Mari move her stuff from her cottage to her and Parker’s new house or working together at the animal shelter.

I had a feeling of whodunit as far as the possible dog theft went, and that ending was just the absolute sweetest ever! For a few sad tears (just a few I promise) and lots of happy tears, don’t miss this installment of the series, my personal fave so far.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by Barbour Publishing via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own.

Loved it. A sweet romance. Many interesting characters. I am sorry that I haven't read any of the previous ones in this series. I must remedy that. I am sure they will be just as charming as this one. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

5 stars, personally. I just loved this one 🥰🥰🥰

About this book:

“A Large Reward Is Offered for a Missing Dog
Kick back with your faithful companion and relax with a small-town mystery in book 5 of the Gone to the Dogs series.
Lone Star groomer, Triniti Nelson, adopts a feisty rescued dachshund, and the two are inseparable. . .until Texans quarterback, Corey Wallis, announces a large reward for his missing female dachshund. Suddenly all of Houston are on the lookout for the MIA pooch that bares a strong resemblance to Triniti’s new pup. Triniti contacts Corey, but soon Ginger goes missing and Triniti is convinced Corey and his agent took her for a publicity stunt. Then there is a reporter who could be trying to manufacture a great story or a cameraman seeking the big reward. Can there be a happy ending for Ginger?”


Series: Book #5 in the “Gone to the Dogs Mystery” series. Can be read as stand-alones, but would be most enjoyed if read in order. Reviews of Book #1 Here!, Book #2 Here!, Book #3 Here!, and Book #4 Here!


Spiritual Content- Prayers; Talks about God; 'H's are capital when referring to God; Mentions of God & His timing; Mentions of prayers, praying, & prayer chains (including praying for animals); Mentions of churches, church going, pastors/reverends, services, sermons, & worship; Mentions of a ministry, ministry events, & outreaches; Mentions of blessings & being Blessed; A few mentions of those & events in the Bible; A couple mentions of godsends; A couple mentions of angels; A mention of a miracle; A mention of a testimony; A mention of Isabel not having strong ties to her Catholic upbringing; A mention of someone lighting a candle when praying at church; A mention of someone looking like they have a “saintly glow”; A mention of a convent;
*Note: A couple mentions of a cat being “demon-possessed”.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: an ‘idiot’, a ‘gosh’, an ‘oh my gosh’, two ‘duh’s, two forms of ‘stupid’, and four forms of ‘oh my stars’; A mention of someone working “their tail off”; A little bit of sarcasm & eye rolling; Mentions of the deaths of loved ones and beloved pets & grieving (for a mom, a grandmother, for a wife, for pets; including one from breast cancer); Mentions of injuries; Mentions of stealing, a stolen dog, a thief, & a dog being kidnapped; Mentions of warrants, arrests, jail, offering to put a hit on someone, & probation; Mentions of drinking, drugs, & someone getting sober (Isabel’s ex-boyfriend); Mentions of lies, lying, & liars; A few mentions of a fire & it possibly being burned down by the owner on purpose; A few mentions of the possibility of a dog being hit by a car; A few mentions of dogs being injured; A couple mentions of jealousy; A mention of a possibly abusive dog thief; A mention of a hoarding case (of dogs); A mention of an online scam; A mention of a man going to bars and causing scuffles; A mention of gossip; A mention of vomiting;
*Note: Mentions of Isabel’s ex-boyfriend being the narcissistic abusive type & threatening her when they were dating (she has forgiven him for all of that but will not date him again); Mentions of a man leaving his wife and children (leaving them to fend for themselves and doesn’t pay child support, called a “deadbeat dad” by a few others); Mentions of someone lying about being a veteran; Mentions of sports teams; Mentions of brand names (Dr Pepper & Blue Bell Ice Cream); Mentions of stores and fast food chains (Walmart, Goodwill, Burger King, Taco Bell, & McDonald’s); Mentions of car brands; A few mentions of plays in school (Brigadoon & Macbeth); A couple mentions of Girl Scouts; A couple mentions of FaceTime; A mention of a band & a song (Bee Gees & ‘Who Let the Dogs Out’); A mention of a young woman’s father not being in her life.


Sexual Content- A nose kiss, a not-detailed kiss, and two border-line barely-above-not-detailed // semi-detailed kisses; Touches, Embraces, Dancing, & Tingles (barely-above-not-detailed); Blushes; Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); A couple men are called “hunky” a few times; Mentions of boyfriends/girlfriends, dates, dating, exes, & break-ups; Mentions of crushes, blushes, & flirting; A handful of mentions of seeing married and engaged couples kiss and embrace; A few mentions of an engaged couple being very blushy and embarrassed when the topic of their future kids come up; A few mentions of a woman stealing another’s man; A couple mentions of sexual harassment and being hit on in the workplace; A couple mentions of kissing; A couple mentions of women swooning over a handsome man; A mention of a teenager getting a girl pregnant and them getting married after the baby was born; A mention of a man cheating on his wife; Some love, falling in love, & the emotions;
*Note: A mention of a granddaughter sharing a hotel room with her elderly newlywed grandparents and it being awkward; A teasing mention of Isabel’s parents saying that she’s an only child because “they kept at it until they achieved perfection”.

-Isabel “Izzy” Fuentes
1st person P.O.V. of Isabel
251 pages

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Pre Teens- Two Stars
New Teens- Three Stars
Early High School Teens- Four Stars
Older High School Teens- Five Stars
My personal Rating- Five Stars

Let’s make something clear: I don’t like football. Not even a little bit.
But you know what I love?
Janice Thompson’s books.

There’s just something about them—especially this series—that just makes my heart sing with joy. I was giggling out loud many times. The Texas charm and Texas pride makes my Texan roots beam. I love this friend group soooo much. I just want to wiggle my way in, they’re so much fun and truly care for the rest of the group.

I’ve said it before, you know I’m enjoying a mystery or suspense book when I’m not trying to figure out who did it—I’m too busy enjoying the story and characters and will figure it out when they figure it out. That was completely how I was with this book because I was just happy to see this friend group again and see the couple from the first book’s wedding (!!). I nearly cried happy tears with everyone at the wedding because it was just so sweet to see it and feel like I was apart of it.

The romance and the faith content was light, but it worked well for the plot and just the natural-everyday-normal that this series has been highlighting so well. I honestly adore it a lot (if that wasn’t obvious).

Oh, what more to say? While I’m super excited for the next book in the series, I’m also super sad that it will be the last book in the series, because if it wasn’t clear enough, I love these characters and friend group so much. This book almost feels like the final book for these characters, though, as the next book is about characters we haven’t met before. Maybe that’s a reason I cried at the end of this book, because it felt like a bittersweet goodbye. Readers who have loved a series like this will know this feeling, I’m sure!


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*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Barbour) for this honest review.

If you like stories that involve dogs, then you will enjoy this one. This story is really about more than just one couple and can be read as a standalone but has reoccurring characters from the previous books in the series. At the start of this one a beautiful little dachshund with a white spot on one of its paws is rescued from running the streets in Houston and is taken to a shelter in Brenham and fostered with the groomer. Turns out the little darling might belong to the new quarterback of the Houston Texans unfortunately the little lady comes up missing again. There is more than one mystery to solve here and there are several major events that take place in this book. I had a fun time reading it and would like to go back and start the series from the beginning just for fun and more adventures with the gang.

** “Grief was a fickle friend. It left its mark. But it also bonded you with others who were walking through it as well.” **

Janice Thompson delivers another incredibly fun and sweet novel in the Gone to the Dogs Mysteries series with “Every Dog Has His Day.”

When the Second Chance Ranch rescues a dachshund on the run, Lone Star Veterinary Clinic and rescue groomer Isabel Fuentes is instantly smitten, even willing to foster the sweet dog. That is until the new Houston Texans Quarterback Corey Wallis claims to be its owner. But then the dog she calls Sasha, and he calls Ginger, goes missing from the clinic’s backyard.

As the two work together to bring the missing dog’s case to the public, they soon begin to grow closer. Will they find the missing dog? Did she escape on her own, or was she dognapped for someone’s personal gain? And just who is the missing cameraman that keeps following them around?

Thompson once again develops a great cozy mystery with a truly fun tone and great characters — including many returning characters like the plucky Grandma Peach and her ornery cat Hector.

She also does a good job of filling the story with great themes, like putting family first; we’re never truly alone when God is on our side; getting over distrust and insecurity; and dealing with grief.

Fans of cozy mysteries, animal stories and small-town Mitford-like series will love “Every Dog Has His Day,” which is due out July 1.

Five stars out of five.

Barbour Fiction provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.

A mix up over a mini dachshund brings dog groomer Isabel and star quarterback, Corey Wallis together as they try to sort out what is best for Ginger.

A fun-filled fast paced read that brings the whole Lone Star Vet Clinic together. I loved how they all work together and help each other, as well as how Isabel bonds quickly with the darling Ginger. This is a delightful cozy mystery, with themes of friendship and faith. I loved getting to know more of the characters, as well as see many familiar faces again.

A wonderful read and great addition to this series, that continues to grow on me. I loved the solid faith, cozy mystery, and humor along the way. A highly enjoyable read with great characters!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is my first exposure to this series. The characters were likeable, but seemed slightly shallow or immature. I couldn't really get inside of their heads and hearts to see the motivations for their actions. Nothing was objectionable, just a little off for me. I will look into following more of the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

This is the 5th book of the heart-warming series, Gone to the Dogs. I have read this entire series and have enjoyed each one very much.

This one finds Lone Star groomer, Isabel Fuentes, who fosters dogs, finding herself taking in a rescued dachshund. New Texans quarterback, Corey Wallis, declares he has lost his daschsund, Ginger and offers a large reward. He soon learns that Isabel has a dog that looks like his and declares it is his.

Isabel and the others at Lone Star Vet feel there is a big publicity stunt going on and require specific papers to ensure the dog is indeed the one Corey is looking for. During this time, Ginger comes up missing from the Lone Star Vet clinic and now everyone is looking for the dog again.
Will Ginger be found and the rightful owner decided on? Will Isabel and Corey join forces to find Ginger?

This is a sweet story of surprising actions taken, friendships developed, and as usual, more adventures included with the Lone Star Vet personnel. You will not want to miss adding this book to your reading list. I highly recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.