The Stray Dogs

'Just order it - you'll have no regrets - another beautiful story from a wonderful author.' Reader review, 5 stars

The brand-new feel-good read about dogs, second chances, and a rather cheeky parrot . . . from beloved two-million-copy-selling author Ruth Hogan.

***£1 of every paperback copy of The Stray Dogs by Ruth Hogan sold through a digital retailer in the UK will be donated to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home via Work for Good.***

They 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 . . .


Since 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.

And 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 . . .

Take 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?

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.

'Ruth Hogan plus dogs equals feel-good fiction bliss! This heartwarming tale of lost dogs and new beginnings is Hogan absolutely at the top of her game. A must-read!' - Mike Gayle

Everyone is falling in love with The Stray Dogs!

'The best book I've read this year, and now that it's over, I'm actually grieving.' Reader review, 5 stars

'Full of furbabies . . . I loved this book!' Reader review, 5 stars

'What an utterly beautiful book to get stuck into.' Reader review, 5 stars

'This beautiful story doesn't just steal your heart, it makes you fall in love!' Reader review, 5 stars

'A love letter to (rescue) dogs . . . uplifting . . . I would have loved to spend more time with the dogs!' Reader review, 5 stars

'It's easy to run out of superlatives for this delightful book . . . The tales of rescue, redemption, romance and reunion are just perfect!' Reader review, 5 stars

'A charming, feel good read that leaves you all warm and fuzzy inside!' Reader review, 5 stars

'While life has ups and downs having a dog by your side can make the journey better!' Reader review, 5 stars

'Heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure. The best thing I can say is 'Just read it'. Reader review, 5 stars