"Canine lovers will enjoy this witty reincarnation tale."

Men used to sell their souls to possess Lydia Keane. She was beautiful, self-absorbed and more than happy to steal men's hearts and money, but that's all in the past. After her death, Lydia began her penance for her wild lifestyle by becoming a reluctant matchmaker. The sentence seemed light until she was sent back to life as a Pembroke Welsh corgi named Piggy. "Corgis are stumpy-legged, tailless little low-riders that look like foxes on steroids. No glamour. No dignity. Just a nose for trouble and a gift for overeating."

Piggy smells trouble for her new owner, freelance writer Nell Jordan. Nell and Piggy, a certified therapy dog, enjoy their visits to the nursing home and are rewarded for their kindness with a fortune, left to Piggy. She's thrilled to improve their living conditions. Even as a dog, she has a taste for the finer things in life. Unfortunately, she's suspicious of the sexy photographer who begins romancing the sweet, but naive, Nell just as Piggy becomes an heiress. Piggy will just have to take matters into her own paws.

For the canine lover, this book may set you wondering about mysterious occurrences in your home. How did that box of cookies end up at dog height? Does your pet have a good reason to dislike your daughter's new boyfriend? Piggy and her extended family will capture your heart. Look no further for a book that will make you laugh, cry and laugh again. Piggy is a witty, perceptive dog who believes in expressing her opinions and the book will leave you panting for another story.

Reviewed by Cindy Blair
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted December 26, 2003