Book description
Fate has a sense of humor in this witty, heartfelt tale of love and second chances told in two perspectives-a woman in midlife desperate for something new, and a lost dog seeking his purpose.
After years of dreams deferred, Josie Ballard's life is about to change. She and her husband…
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1 author picked A Heartbeat at My Feet as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Great, touching story! Wonderful characters that felt so real, especially Cicero the dog. I hated to see it end, though everything wrapped up in a satisfying conclusion.
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