Wednesday Waypoints | Five Novels with Dogs
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Five Novels with Dogs
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About Today's Currated List
Today’s curated list explores the unwavering loyalty of canine companions. From the elite protection dogs of modern security agencies to the K9 bodyguards and dedicated trainers of the 1930s, these stories follow characters who find hope and safety through the bond of a four-legged friend.
In these novels, you’ll meet heroes like Andri Jóhannsson from my historical romantic mystery,
Whether they are providing emotional support for a veteran or helping a father reconnect with his secret son, these dogs are central to the characters’ journeys toward healing and home.
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Five Novels with Dogs

Eyewitness Sketch
Danielle Grandinetti
CHICAGO, Ill., Saturday, March 7, 1931—They say curiosity killed the cat, which is why Gabriella Salatino preferred to let the cat keep her tongue. Silence was golden, as the saying went. However, she’d never managed to rein in her curiosity, which meant tonight might kill her.

A Strike to the Heart
Danielle Grandinetti
Friday, October 13, 1933
Northern Wisconsin
Miles Wright pressed his eye to the A5 telescopic sight attached to his Springfield long-range rifle.

Unseen Danger
Jerusha Agen
The building quaked, helpless against the pounding onslaught. D-Chop was famous for his ear-blasting hip-hop concerts, but Nevaeh Williams was glad she wasn’t back-
stage at the moment.

The Father He Deserves
Lisa Jordan
Evan hated returning home a failure.

The Veteran’s Vow
Jill Lynn
Ellery Watson’s job description did not include tracking down veterans at their homes to investigate why they hadn’t shown up for training, but when she realized her no-show lived in her town, she’d been unable to resist.
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~ Danielle.
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