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Puppy Dog Tales
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An animal hater and an animal lover’s paths collide the week leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Melvin Lai inherited the last thing he ever wanted from his favorite uncle: a cocker spaniel. Now he’s on the verge of losing his home to the unruly puppy and, much to his surprise, his heart when he meets Dr. Chu, Sparkle’s vet.
Vivian Chu loves caring for her furry friends, so she c ...more
Melvin Lai inherited the last thing he ever wanted from his favorite uncle: a cocker spaniel. Now he’s on the verge of losing his home to the unruly puppy and, much to his surprise, his heart when he meets Dr. Chu, Sparkle’s vet.
Vivian Chu loves caring for her furry friends, so she c ...more
Kindle Edition, 74 pages
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December 15th 2016
by 2 Square 2 Be Hip
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Sometimes, the puppy knows best.
Heartwarming story.
Heartwarming story.
Melvin Lai doesn't like animals at all and isn't shy about sticking his foot in his mouth when he is giving his opinions about them, so when he inherits his uncles dog, he finds himself in need of a vet pronto!
Vivian Chu loves animals so much that she became a vet and so when Melvin arrives at her office calling his dog degrading names she has declared him the enemy.
Can opposites overcome such grievous differences? With the help of friends, moms and pets they might have a chance! ...more
Vivian Chu loves animals so much that she became a vet and so when Melvin arrives at her office calling his dog degrading names she has declared him the enemy.
Can opposites overcome such grievous differences? With the help of friends, moms and pets they might have a chance! ...more
If you're looking for a story that contains animals, laughter, & love, look no further. Liwen's Puppy Dog Tales, will check off all the boxes. I really liked the humor sprinkled throughout the story. Liwen has great comedic timing ! I enjoyed how she made the characters so relatable.
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Such a cute story with much to giggle over. A really quick and fun read. I enjoyed the perspective of the traditional Chinese family traditions.
A wonderful little romantic comedy
I loved this book. It is a wonderful little romantic comedy. It is great for all animal lovers. I highly recommend it. I think that it you love animals like I do, you will love this short, but sweet little book.
I loved this book. It is a wonderful little romantic comedy. It is great for all animal lovers. I highly recommend it. I think that it you love animals like I do, you will love this short, but sweet little book.
Loved it!
This is the first book that I read by this author. I am not a dog person so I totally understood where the H was coming from! It had me cracking up laughing! It was so sweet to see the chemistry between H and h. For being such a short book the characters are all well developed and the storyline doesn't move too fast either. The length of the book is perfect, just long enough to get a good story but short enough to read before bed or during lunch. After I read this book I went on a total ...more
This is the first book that I read by this author. I am not a dog person so I totally understood where the H was coming from! It had me cracking up laughing! It was so sweet to see the chemistry between H and h. For being such a short book the characters are all well developed and the storyline doesn't move too fast either. The length of the book is perfect, just long enough to get a good story but short enough to read before bed or during lunch. After I read this book I went on a total ...more
A modern - and humorous - take on the "opposites attract" theme. This was such a fun and entertaining read, I sped through it in no time. The alternating viewpoints of Melvin and Vivian drew me into the story, showing how, despite their clear and deep-rooted differences, the attraction between them was a powerful force - made even more so by a cute puppy who played a huge part in bringing them together. The pop references were both timely and witty. It's very cleverly written and makes for a qui
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What a delightful story! Its unusual premise grabs my attention from the beginning and the funny details make me laugh. I enjoy the Asian aspects of the story, but what keeps me engaged is the impossible mission of bringing an animal lover and an animal “hater” together. Will love overcome hate? Of course, but how? Liwen Ho’s skillful writing makes the difficult transition smooth and easy. I like Sparkle and Risotto too. I’m not an animal person either, but these fluffy creatures really warm my
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Just knowing Uncle Bruce had thought of him was enough. "I'll take whatever I get."
Melvin would live to regret those words.
Anesthesiologist Melvin Lai has anything but a soft spot for animals—including the cocker spaniel he just inherited and doesn't want. But, surely that wouldn't ruin all of his chances with the dog's beautiful veterinarian, Vivian Chu, would it?
I'll admit I needed a light, pick-me-up kind of read when I picked up Puppy Dog Tales by author Liwen Y. Ho, and this romantic comed ...more
Melvin would live to regret those words.
Anesthesiologist Melvin Lai has anything but a soft spot for animals—including the cocker spaniel he just inherited and doesn't want. But, surely that wouldn't ruin all of his chances with the dog's beautiful veterinarian, Vivian Chu, would it?
I'll admit I needed a light, pick-me-up kind of read when I picked up Puppy Dog Tales by author Liwen Y. Ho, and this romantic comed ...more
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
An animal hater's and an animal lover’s paths collide the week leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Melvin Lai inherited the last thing he ever wanted from his favorite uncle: a cocker spaniel. Now he’s on the verge of losing his home to the unruly puppy and, much to his surprise, his heart when he meets Dr. Chu, Sparkle’s vet.
Vivian Chu loves caring for her furry friends, so she can’t fathom how anyone could think poorly of her new patient, especially his owner. To her, first impression ...more
An animal hater's and an animal lover’s paths collide the week leading up to Valentine’s Day.
Melvin Lai inherited the last thing he ever wanted from his favorite uncle: a cocker spaniel. Now he’s on the verge of losing his home to the unruly puppy and, much to his surprise, his heart when he meets Dr. Chu, Sparkle’s vet.
Vivian Chu loves caring for her furry friends, so she can’t fathom how anyone could think poorly of her new patient, especially his owner. To her, first impression ...more
Puppy Dog Tales
By: Liwen Ho
Narrated by: Satauna Howery
What do you do when you don't like animals and are left a dog? Melvin is about to find out as he now is the proud owner of his uncle's cocker spaniel. When he takes the puppy to the vet, his life is about to change, as he sees the one he would love to have as his valentine. Vivian is an animal lover, the reason for becoming a vet, and now her first impression of Melvin is far from perfect. I loved this odd couple. It's so fun to watch Melvin ...more
By: Liwen Ho
Narrated by: Satauna Howery
What do you do when you don't like animals and are left a dog? Melvin is about to find out as he now is the proud owner of his uncle's cocker spaniel. When he takes the puppy to the vet, his life is about to change, as he sees the one he would love to have as his valentine. Vivian is an animal lover, the reason for becoming a vet, and now her first impression of Melvin is far from perfect. I loved this odd couple. It's so fun to watch Melvin ...more
Puppy Dog Tales is a romantic comedy short-story by author Liwen Y. Ho.
This is such a cute, clean story. I was drawn to the book by the cover and so glad I read it. The puppy was left to Melvin Lai after his favorite uncle passed. He couldn’t figure out why because he hates animals. What he needed, and wanted, was a wife.
Vivian Chu enjoyed her job as a veterinarian. But her ma wanted grandchildren.
I loved both characters in this sweet story and I hope to read more by this author. I highly recomm ...more
This is such a cute, clean story. I was drawn to the book by the cover and so glad I read it. The puppy was left to Melvin Lai after his favorite uncle passed. He couldn’t figure out why because he hates animals. What he needed, and wanted, was a wife.
Vivian Chu enjoyed her job as a veterinarian. But her ma wanted grandchildren.
I loved both characters in this sweet story and I hope to read more by this author. I highly recomm ...more
Surprise Inheritance
This charming novella begins with Melvin,a single anesthesiologist, at the reading of his late uncle’s will. Not an animal lover, Melvin finds himself left with his uncle’s cocker spaniel, Sparkle. Things between Sparkle & Melvin get off to a rocky start, leading them to a female vet, Vivian, for solutions.
Melvin makes a horrible first impression, coming across as an animal hater. They are both secretly attracted to each other - in spite of their differences. The magic that ...more
This charming novella begins with Melvin,a single anesthesiologist, at the reading of his late uncle’s will. Not an animal lover, Melvin finds himself left with his uncle’s cocker spaniel, Sparkle. Things between Sparkle & Melvin get off to a rocky start, leading them to a female vet, Vivian, for solutions.
Melvin makes a horrible first impression, coming across as an animal hater. They are both secretly attracted to each other - in spite of their differences. The magic that ...more
I found this a very enjoyable read! I thought it was very well written, clever, and funny. It's a light, short, and easy read for anyone who needs some entertainment or a distraction from heavier things in life. It very easily can be read in one or two settings. Grammatically it was very well written and engaging. I also enjoyed the little pieces of Asian culture that were weaved into it. It's also clean and decent.
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This was a fun book. A sweet and fun story. Who ever thought that two people who's lives are so different could find some common ground?
I thought the scene when they first met was quite funny. To start off on such a bad note, I think I would have hoped the world would swallow me whole.
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I thought the scene when they first met was quite funny. To start off on such a bad note, I think I would have hoped the world would swallow me whole.
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I didn't really care for Vivian - she was very judgey and quick to push Melvin aside. I really liked him and thought he handled inheriting Sparkles really well considering he isn't really a dog person. Sparkles was adorable and grew on Melvin. I am glad that Melvin kept pursuing Vivian because I believe he made me like her. Love the puppies.
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Totally cute!
Animal lovers will find this story adoring. Opposites don’t attract so much in this story. Melvin and Vivian don’t quite hit it off, making some great tension.
Clean read for all ages.
Animal lovers will find this story adoring. Opposites don’t attract so much in this story. Melvin and Vivian don’t quite hit it off, making some great tension.
Clean read for all ages.
I am reviewing the audible copy I received from the author. I so loved this story. So fun, funny & all-around enjoyable. The epilogue was such a surprise & added to the story. Ms. Howery does a great reading of the story. You should get this book for lots of laughs.
This story made me want to cuddle my dog. I also loved the give and take between the main characters. It was a novella that did an awesome job of making you feel like you know the character and still had a well developed plot. Great craft, despite being a short work of fiction!
Perfect relaxing read
I absolutely adored reading every moment in this book. Both Melvin and Vivian are well developed characters, wholeheartedly realistic and the addition of the animals made it even better! The perfect story to read for a relaxing night in bed!
I absolutely adored reading every moment in this book. Both Melvin and Vivian are well developed characters, wholeheartedly realistic and the addition of the animals made it even better! The perfect story to read for a relaxing night in bed!
This is a short but fun read - lots of good humor, and romance, with dogs and cats thrown in. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Delightful romance about opposites attract. Two Asian American Docs and a dog create a twist and turn plot. Believable characters with a satisfying resolution.
Cute short story
I enjoyed this book and laughed out loud at some of the situations Melvin got himself into. Very nice ending!
I enjoyed this book and laughed out loud at some of the situations Melvin got himself into. Very nice ending!
A cute, short and sweet read.
(07/2020) Updated review for the audio version: Puppy Dog Tales was such a fun listen! Having read this story before (and loved it), I could really focus on the narrator's voice(s) and how she'd bring to life all the characters. I loved the different voices she used, and how she especially made both Vivian and Melvin relatable; but what I ended up enjoying the most from her performance was the voices of Vivian's mom, as well as the meows and barks from the pets that are a part of this story. The
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Liwen Y. Ho works as a chauffeur and referee by day (AKA being a stay at home mom) and a writer by night. She writes sweet and inspirational romance infused with heart, humor, and a taste of home (her Asian roots).
In her pre-author life, she received a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary. She loves makeovers of all kinds, especially those of the heart and mind. She ...more
In her pre-author life, she received a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Western Seminary. She loves makeovers of all kinds, especially those of the heart and mind. She ...more
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