From NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author, Eva Lesko Natiello, comes THE DOG SITTER.

The Dog Sitter is a wry, feel-good romp about a woman whose life has gone sideways, forcing her to take a 30-day dog sitting job in New York City despite not being a dog person (or a people person, frankly), in this irreverent and insightful story about starting over.

Recently divorced, newly evicted, and suddenly strapped, Colleen Fitzroy is out of options. She reluctantly agrees to work for former boss, Massimo Locatelli—editor of Savor Magazine—dog sitting his precious Aldo while he’s out of town. At least no one will bother her.

That’s until an endless parade of New Yorkers arrives unannounced, pulling Colleen into their knotty orbit. As she juggles strangers, a high maintenance dog, and her unraveling plans, Massimo takes note of her grit. He offers her a role in an ambitious new venture inside Manhattan’s rarefied restaurant scene—which triggers a shameful secret.

Colleen must confront the life she’s been living—and decide if she has the courage to seize the life that’s long overdue.

Sharp, propulsive, and delightfully offbeat, The Dog Sitter is an irresistible portrayal of one woman’s serendipitous midlife awakening, proving it’s never too late to start living authentically.

Perfect for fans of The Wedding People and The Guncle.

“This book will appeal to anyone who's put their dreams on hold—for people or circumstance—only to one day discover they've lost the thread of their own life.”

© 2026 by Eva Lesko Natiello. ℗ 2026 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.