Christmas in Blue Dog Valley

Annie England Noblin lives with her son, husband, and three dogs in the Missouri Ozarks. She graduated with an M.A. in creative writing from Missouri State University and currently teaches English and communications for Arkansas State University in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She spends her free time playing make-believe, feeding stray cats, and working with animal shelters across the country to save homeless dogs.

“Noblin brings her trademark charm and humor to the novel. Goldie’s romance with Cohen is sweet and natural, but her relationship with the town itself is at the forefront. The small town has an affinity for Christmas, making this a perfect holiday read.” — Booklist"The only thing better than a holiday love story is a holiday love story with dogs! That's exactly what Annie England Noblin understands with Christmas in Blue Dog Valley, the story of Goldie, an A-list veterinarian who impulsively upends her life to start over in the small farming town of Blue Dog Valley." — Popsugar"This adorable romance features a big-city vet transplanted to a small town called Blue Dog. Dr. Goldie McKenzie is a fish out of water, but she starts to gain the confidence of Blue Dog residents when she helps cure a sick pup. Cute pups pepper this heartwarming novel, in which Goldie might experience the holiday—and happily-ever-after—of her dreams..." — Retrievist"A fun, enjoyable Christmas rom-com, set in small town Wisconsin...Thrown in a hairless cat name Airport and an English sheepdog named Kevin and a cute white Alpaca named Alice, and quirky characters, you will fall in love with this book." — Red Carpet Crash"Christmas in Blue Dog Valley is a lively, enjoyable story that stands out among the many Christmas books published each year. Its humor and charm will appeal to many readers." — Novels Alive“Feelgood fiction at its finest. Annie England Noblin has crafted an utterly entertaining tale of unexpected chances and small-town secrets, and it’s as sweet and comforting as a hand-knit sweater and a warm puppy in your lap.” — Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author, on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets“I was immediately enchanted! Lively and heartfelt, the characters—both human and four legged—in Annie England Noblin’s St Francis Society for Wayward Pets come alive. I adored it.” — Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author“Noblin’s masterful touch hits the sweet spot of humor and tragedy in this heart-felt book about the truest meaning of family, friends, abandoned dogs, and love, amidst a weave of plot-twisting heroics.” — Jacqueline Sheehan, New York Times bestselling author, on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets“Annie England Noblin is an incredibly gifted storyteller. St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets is heartfelt, charming, and funny.” — Meg Donohue, author of You, Me, and the Sea“Noblin’s books are known for their connection to pets, and the animals are present here... Despite some heavy subject matter…the story is funny and light. Readers will bond with Maeve and her sweet disposition.” — Booklist on St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets