Pug Actually
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4.7 • 3 Ratings
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Publisher Description
‘A witty, heart-warming tale about woman’s best friend. You’ll love it!’ Nick Spalding
‘A love story that honestly will just make you cheer… I loved it.’ Miranda Dickinson
When your dog plays cupid…what could possibly go wrong?
Loyal rescue pug Doug wants his adoring owner Julie to find unconditional love and happiness – and he knows she won’t find either in the arms of Luke, her married boss.
Doug is terrified that Julie will become a lonely cat-lover if she stays single too long, but he can’t let her fall for any more of Luke’s empty promises. Julie needs to move on – and Doug is convinced that Tom, a newly divorced V-E-T, is perfect for her (despite his questionable occupation).
There’s just one problem: Julie and Tom can’t stand each other.
Doug doesn’t quite understand the quirks and complexities of human relationships, but he won’t let that get in the way of his mission to bring Tom and Julie together. After all, being a ‘rescue’ works both ways…
Readers LOVE Pug Actually!
‘A wonderful novel with delicious humour… I'm in love with Doug the pug!’ Jill Mansell
‘Charming, brilliant and an absolute hoot… This book makes the world feel a happier place to be.’ Milly Johnson
‘Absolutely loved it… A quirky, funny, cute read…I found myself smiling throughout…’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A marvellously light read that leaves you giggling… you will not regret this one bit.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely brilliant…Laugh out loud hilarious’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A word of caution: Reading this in public may cause uncontrollable laughter and create a scene.’ Library Journal, starred review
‘[A] hilarious romance…’ The Washington Post
‘…amusing and heartwarming, and Doug is a fantastic star of the show.’ Booklist
‘Laugh-out-loud funny’ Publishers Weekly
Praise for Matt Dunn:
‘Matt Dunn is officially funny.’ Jojo Moyes
‘Funny, warm, honest…’ Jenny Colgan
‘Matt Dunn’s writing makes you laugh out loud.’ Sophie Kinsella
About the author
Matt Dunn is the author of numerous romantic comedy novels, including the bestselling The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook and A Day at the Office. He's also written about life, love, and relationships for various publications including The Times, Guardian, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Company, Elle, and The Sun.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Dunn (Then I Met You) delivers a quirky romance told by a lovable four-legged narrator. Pug Doug is far more astute in the ways of the heart than Julie, his hapless, 35-year-old owner, who's stuck in an unsatisfying affair with her married louse-of-a-boss. As a rescue himself, Doug recognizes that his beloved Julie is now the one in need of saving. So when Julie's father and his friend Dot conspire to set up Julie with Dot's divorced son, Tom, Doug is all for it—and is even willing to look past the fact that Tom is a V-E-T. But the instant spark between Julie and Tom ignites into an argument when Tom—whose ex cheated on him—learns of Julie's affair. Despite this disastrous first meeting, Doug is sure that Tom is the right guy for Julie and will do whatever it takes to bring the pair together—including suffering bodily harm in hopes of landing himself and Julie in Tom's office. Alternately poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, Dunn's cute narrative effortlessly conveys both Julie's and Tom's vulnerabilities and all-too-human foibles. Doug's hilarious antics, astute observations, and dogged determination to get the pair together pull at the heartstrings on the way to a thoroughly satisfying happily ever after.
Customer Reviews
Cleverly written, far better than I expected.
This is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time, written completely from a dog's point of view. Well, that's certainly unusual.
Rescue pug Doug is settled into his new home and wants his adored and adoring owner Julie to find love and happiness. Doug has a Mr Right in his sights for Julie, but being a successful matchmaker is a tough job for a dog. Especially when he first needs to remove Mr Wrong, Julie's married lover Luke, from her life.
Anyone who has shared their home with a dog knows how it's able to understand every word being said, so this book will be entirely plausible. Even readers who've had the misfortune not to live with a dog should still be able to enjoy Pug, Actually.
Very, very funny with sparkling repartee from Julie and Tom who, both having trust issues, constantly misunderstand each other.