The Last Train to Barksville

by Susan C. Daffron

Carly Buchanan's "happily ever after" takes a nosedive when, after fifteen years of un-wedded devotion to the man now nicknamed "Captain Prickard," he boots her from their home so his new girlfriend can move in. At least Carly still has her sweet dog, Trixie. In need of moral support, Carly invites her sister and two college friends to join her at a lake house near the small town of Alpine Grove. The tranquil escape turns complex when Carly and her friends discover a stray dog that's just had puppies. After enlisting the help of reluctant next-door neighbor, Brent Michaelson, the women set out to rescue the pups. Brent has retreated to his family's lake cabin to overcome a creative block that threatens to derail his art career. The last thing he needs is his refuge to be overrun by a rambunctious litter of noisy, spotted puppies. But who can resist puppies in need? As secrets are revealed, Carly's summer vacation might not be the self-reflective interlude she expected, but maybe a little furry chaos, intrigue, and romance is exactly what she needs.

326 pages, Paperback

Published September 30, 2018

About the author

Susan Daffron is the author of the Alpine Grove Romantic Comedies and a number of award-winning nonfiction books, including several about pet care and animal rescue. She lives in a small town in northern Idaho and shares her life with her husband and two very furry dogs.

When she's not writing novels, Susan works as the president of Logical Expressions, Inc. You can read more about her at her website SusanDaffron.com.

Susan was the President and Founder of the National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals (NAPRP) and the president of the Small Publishers Artists and Writers Network.

Reviews

[Anne-Kathrine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun book from Susan Daffron. Only thing that got irritating was Carly's habit of changing words to a rhyming which made her seem 6 yrs old instead of almost 40.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love visiting old friends!

When I read a book in this series I always feel like I am visiting with old friends. Susan Daffron writes in a style that lets you feel like you are there with Kat & Joel. The new friends that arrive in Alpine Grove fit right in with the locals. It was great to see the changes in all the ladies and Carly & Brent’s relationship blossom. I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys a great animal story, the puppies were great.

[Mrs P.A.Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Puppy happy endings

This is a summer treat I enjoyed reading! Great story and always a winner with puppies. Feels like meeting friends reading Susan's books. Hated coming to the end which for me is a sign of a great story. That and reading on into the night cause want to see what happens. Love Alpine Grove tales😄

[Pam Knox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun entry in the Alpine Grove series. This time a group of long time friends meet for a vacation and discover that none their seemingly perfect lives are what they seem.

[Polly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enjoyable light romantic comedy. This whole series is so nice.

[Angie Surber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how this series keeps connecting characters and the charming atmosphere of Alpine Grove.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 such a fun series