Authors:

Patricia Sargeant, Lori Foster, Stella Cameron, Dianne Castell, Kate Angell, Ann Christopher, Marcia James, Donna MacMeans, Sarah McCarty, Sue-Ellen Welfonder

In this engaging anthology of never-before-published stories, ten award-winning and bestselling authors come together to celebrate their love of animals and the wonderful, curious ways they take part in our lives.

From Seeing Eye dogs to the cat who sits in your lap, animals are there for us in more ways than we can count. Helping us get through the day with a wag of the tail and a tilt of the head, they let us know that someone is on our side"no matter what. They also have an uncanny ability to break down barriers between people; bringing families and loved ones closer, and giving strangers an excuse to strike up a conversation. In Tails of Love, each writer draws from her own unique perspective on our loyal friends"exploring the many, mysterious ways they bring love into our lives.

EXCERPT

Patricia Sargeant, “Scaredy Cat”

Kendra looked at Thomas. Her silver-and-black bobtail watched them with a deceptively casual manner, which meant he was paying closer attention than he wanted them to realize.

“You should have asked your friend to climb the ladder for you,” Paul said.

Kendra returned her attention to Paul. He’d noticed her arguing with Harvey. Had he heard them? “My boyfriend doesn’t care for Tom. I think the feeling’s mutual.”

“They say animals are good judges of human character.”

She saw the interest in Paul’s dark eyes. As flattered as she felt, she wanted him to know she was otherwise committed. “I don’t know that I agree with that.”

Paul glanced at Thomas, then held Kendra’s gaze. “Frankly, my money’s on Tom.”