It Had To Be You
March 4, 2013 | Filed under: Stuff
I’ve showed you a pic of Detective Luke Hanover, right? From the upcoming IT HAD TO BE YOU…
Sigh. He’s pretty darn yummy, isn’t he? How about an excerpt?
Lieutenant Detective Luke Hanover had been away from the San Francisco Police Department for exactly one day of his three week leave and already he’d lost his edge, walking into his grandma’s Lucky Harbor beach house to find a B&E perp standing in the kitchen.
She sure as hell was the prettiest petty thief he’d ever come across, at least from the back since she was wearing nothing but a white lace bra and a tiny scrap of matching white lace panties.
“You have some nerve you… you ratfink bastard,” she snapped into her cell phone, waving her free hand for emphasis, her long, wildly wavy brown hair flying around her head as she moved.
And that wasn’t all that moved. She was a bombshell, all sweet, womanly curves, barely contained in her undies.
“I want you to know,” she went on furiously, still not seeing Luke, “there’s no way in hell I’m accepting your break-up message. You hear me, Teddy? I’m not accepting it because I’m breaking up with you. And while we’re at it, who even does that? Who breaks up with someone by text? I’ll tell you who, Teddy, a real jerk, that’s who– Hello? Dammit!”
Pulling the phone from her ear, she stared at the screen and then punched a few keys before whipping it back up to her ear. “Your voice mail cut me off before I finished,” she said. “You having sex in your office while I was in the building? Totally cliché. But not telling me that you weren’t planning to resign the lease? That’s just rotten to the core, Teddy. And don’t bother calling me back on this. Oh, wait, that’s right, you don’t call – you text!” She punched the “off” button on her phone and tossed it to the counter, hands on hips, steam coming out her ears. Then she thunked her forehead against the refrigerator a few times before going stock still, her head pressed to the cool, steel door.
Had she knocked herself out? Luke wondered.
“It’s just one bad day,” she whispered, still in the perfect position for him to pat her down for weapons.
Not that she was carrying – well, except for that lethal bod.
“Just one really rotten, badass day,” she repeated softly, and Luke had to disagree.
“Not from where I’m standing,” he said.
Want more? Feel free to make my day and preorder at Amazon or BN or iBooks, or wherever floats your boat. It’s coming to stores in May.
Yeah, yeah, I know. That’s still a few months away but look at it like this. It gives me lots of time to show you tantalizing pics of Luke. 
Oh and before you go … I’m looking to name a dog in an upcoming book. A precious, precocious mutt. Leave me some of your fave dog names?
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Peggy says:
Preordered! Can’t wait!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 5:10 amWhat about Boo? Or Athena, or Trixie ?
StephaniaAnn says:
Dog names… Abby, for a girl or butch, for a boy.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 5:13 amMrs. M says:
Just put in my preorder for my Kindle. Son’s dog is Kyra, one before that was Henry. Friends’s sons’ dogs are Cooper and Sam Adams, also, Riley, Bailey and Finley.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 5:36 amNicole says:
Jasper
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 5:45 amMia Berg says:
Oh lord I cant wait for this book! I think Lou, Max and Charlie are perfect dog names
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:03 amRose Welke says:
We named two of our dogs Wheatie after the cereal (champions and all that), Houdini, because one of them was an escape artist and Gypsy.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:10 amLiza says:
George was my very first dog’s name. We had a mutt who we named Sneaky because he not only found a way to get out of our fenced in backyard, he was even smart enough to go back in and show another puppy how to get out. Probably the best dog we ever owned.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:16 amMaryAnne says:
Love the excerpt. Love pix tooooo.
As for precious precocious doggie names how about: Digger, Pooper, Chewy, Dizzie, Baxter, Curly, Popcorn, Jasper, Scratch, Moxy or Peanut.
Please send more hot pix…
P.S. Am going for surgery tomorrow a.m. Send happy thoughts my way.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:24 amJeanine says:
I don’t think I have a good idea of what Luke looks like. Please show us more
As for dog’s names (from my family/friend’s dogs): Mookie, Sundance, Midnight, Petey, Sammy, Nola, Casper, Taco, Ginger
I’ve always liked the name Milo for a dog, if I ever get one on my own.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:45 amGwen R. says:
Yetti for a girl and Cassidy for a boy. Dorie and Cleo are good too(my pugs’ names).
Please feel free to post more pics of what Luke looks like anytime!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:50 amJudi Siegelman says:
Since my dog is plaster of paris statue as I am not allowed a real one (nasty husband) and the name is Precious. Because any dog is precious to its owner.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:57 amCindy H says:
We have a Lucy and an Ollie..
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:08 amTracy Gilpin says:
Can’t wait to see more of Luke (or for the book to come out). As for dog names, mine were officially Barney’s Black Magic (called Magic) and Scooter’s White Lightening (called Scooter). Most recently, had Taz (Tag’s Tazmanian Devil) and Valkyrie. I also have always liked Heidi (Collie), Parker, Floyd. I’ve always felt that a pet’s name should show some of their personality (Magic was a bit sneaky – now you see, now you don’t; Scooter zipped around like lightening; Taz was a bit devilish, etc.).
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:08 amIrvana says:
Love it
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:08 amMichele says:
When I got my 1/2 cocker 1/2 chihuahua, the lady had named her Honey, because she was the only blond in the litter. I lengthened it to HoneyBun
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:11 amAs she has aged, she has acquired some black in her coat. She is 11 years old now, but at 14 pounds, she still looks like a puppy. Especially right after she gets a haircut.
Missy says:
Yummy pic! Bella for a girl ~ Gunner for a boy
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:11 amBailey Stewart says:
Male or female? Or you’re not sure yet? Einstein, Cliburn, Rosie, Curie, Brooklyn …. what is the occupation of the owner? That often helps. Dewey …. Bart, Beckett, Mocha, Cosmo, Boo (yes, those last three are real dogs). I give up ….. lol
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:11 amJada says:
I’ve already pre ordered and I can’t wait!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:12 amMy dogs were named at the shelter I adopted them from and I kept them the same. Cooper and Hope. Hope especially because she was in quite a sad state when she arrived and needed all the “hope” she could get.
Josephine says:
Cole
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:16 amDanyelle says:
Love the excerpt! As for dog names, my sister has a dog affectionately called Ugly. I have another friend whose dog’s name is D.O.G (pronounced Dee O gee – each letter).
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:20 amDanyelle says:
Btw – I haven’t seen thw bookaholics winners announcement yet. Any idea when that will be?
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:22 amPaulette Wolf Reed says:
One of my brother in laws brought home a puppy and told my sister to think of a name for it while he was at work ( at the time she was pregnant and had 3 other little ones running around) well he came home from work and asked her what name she picked out and she said nothing she didn’t have the time to think about a name soooo that’s how he got the name of Nothing!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:23 amHeather says:
Jasper, Honey, Shadow, Henry, Patches, Morgan
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:25 amDiane Engelhardt says:
Wow!! Cannot wait. And the name? Cruiser!! ❤❤❤
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:27 amNancy Huddleston says:
Can’t wait. Love books that make me laugh and cry and enjoy myself. Thank you.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:32 amRebecca C says:
Can’t wait for the book!! We just got a puppy, 1/2 Golden Retriever 1/2 Irish Setter, we named him Seamus. I think his middle name should be mischief..lol.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:34 amSue B. says:
Can’t wait for it to come out!!!!
And I like Buster for a dog’s name.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:39 amGail Wegener says:
How about the name Beau.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:41 amSamantha says:
Baxter, Brutus, Samson, & Brusier.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:41 amKathy says:
Just preordered!! Can’t wait! Our favorite dog who lived to be 15 was named Houdini because he was an escape artist. He was so ugly that he was cute- looked like dog in Shaggy Dog series. His mom was an ugly, speckled bird dog; and dad was a huge black poodle. We got him from a friend as a pup and loved him everyday.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:41 amRosemarie N says:
Aww, I wanted to read more. Can’t wait till the next LH books to come out.
As for dogs names, Ginger Snap, diamond , Hershey . You can always go for Lucy or Ethel . For all those Lucy & Ethel moments you have with Kristian Higgins
Have a good week.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:42 amLouise says:
Turbo.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:43 amWe have a Turbo. He’s a Scottish/black Lab X and the sweetest, most stubborn and loyal dog.
dorian says:
I have a Jackson, a Herbert (Herbie most days) a Yettie and a Ginger
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:44 amJuhi says:
cash or maxima or serius(black) :p
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:48 amadalgisa Lena says:
Belle,smokie,Sassie,Riley,Casey
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:50 amNikki H says:
Oh boy! I can hardly wait!
How about “Max”?
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:53 amAlexis says:
Dog Names: Cash, Sully, Otto, Finn
LOVE your books and following you facebook and your blog. You constantly make me laugh!!!!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:55 amTexas Book Lover says:
Yikes…that woke me up!
How about Lucky?
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:55 amKerry says:
My kids named our dog Alf (after the show from the 80s or my dad depending on who you ask).
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:59 amMary W says:
I will give you the names of the dogs I had growing up: Max, Curly and Homer.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:06 amAshley says:
Our dogs name is Blue. She is a “I don’t know what the hell your mixed with dog(aka mutt).”
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:07 amMichelle says:
What a tease, and what a HOTTIE! I mean where are these guys in real life??? Can’t wait! My dogs name is Lucy. She is just a rotten mess.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:12 amVicki P says:
So not fair! My iBook is pre-ordered but I want to read it NOW!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:19 amMaryellen McGrew says:
Quincy, my Golden’s name.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:23 amDevon O. says:
Love it! I have to suggest Ramses as a great dog name.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:31 amGayle says:
Hogie, Ranger, Pepper, Jake, Shadow, Belle, Ashes or Mountain Barbie (in their memory).
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:33 amMrsD says:
Thanks for the tease and the please…pic I mean!
So many names but some of my faves are Diesel, Buddy or Deeogie (aka D.O.G.). For a girl Princess or Daisy.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:34 amjb says:
can’t wait for the book! two months seems like a really long time…
names for a dog? how about Andy, Alex, Claire, Shea (going with a whole baseball thing…Wrigley, Fenway, Sox, Babe, Dodger)I’m also a big fan of people names for dogs…Dave. Steve. Daphne. Katie.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:34 amKathy Donner says:
Gracie
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:36 amNancy D says:
Daisy, Dakota, Aspen, Morgan, or Winston.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:38 amSara says:
Our tiny beagle…Minnie Pearl…turned me into a dog nut. You know, the ones who carry-on complete (one sided) conversations with their dogs? That’s me. Can’t wait fcr the new book. Minnie Pearl and I are both big fans.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:38 amBarbara K says:
I have a friend whose dog is named Buford T Justice, also a neighbor whose dog is named Bubba and my dog’s name is Sugar. Can you tell I live in Texas LOL. Because these are all great southern names!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:45 amMandy Jones says:
Chester for a dog name
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:54 amJen A says:
Can’t wait !!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:07 amMari says:
Dino or astro… previously I had a Benny and Mac, currently a Ollie
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:09 amcheryl c. says:
My son’s dog is named DASH.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:17 amSandi in OH says:
It is a long time to the end of May. I can tell it is going to be a great book. I named one of our dogs, Nutsy. She was wonderful, loving dog.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:22 amAllie says:
Dexter!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:24 amSteffi K says:
if your looking for more animal like then maybe Buster or Maxx
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:29 amFrancesca says:
Oh man…..what a view! Although I wouldn’t mind some more pics!
I can’t wait for this book, I already preordered it!
As for the name, there was a beautiful red dog in my neighborhood that we called Foxy, he was beautiful, kind and very smart! We all loved him!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:35 amMarianne says:
My first dog’s name was P.J. She was my Pride and Joy!
Can’t wait for May!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:43 amBC says:
Thanks for the sneak peek. Can’t wait till it comes out. Wonderful inspiration pic too. Sorry can’t help on dog names. I did an acronym for my cat – PUDS – Purrfectly Unique Domestic Shorthair. I don’t think Prepem would work for precious, precocious mutt though.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:50 amSusan says:
Already preordered. My 18 year old daughter actually wants to get a lab and name it Cabella, but call her Bella for short. She also named her FFA pigs Tod & Copper (from Disney’s The Fox and the Hound) and another Marie (from The Aristicats). *sigh* Thank God they never grow up.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:00 amCarrie G says:
“Mojo”
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:05 amTaylor Bellitto says:
Meatloaf or boss
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:12 amAshley M says:
Detective Luke is totally lickalious!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:12 amBridget Werbin says:
Sounds like a real fun read!
I call my sweetie Lulu Belle.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:25 amJoanne says:
I had a dog Biff. We called him Biff T. D.O.G. He was a 65 lbs lap dog, protective as hell and his tail never stopped wagging. It didn’t help my brother’s nick name was Buff.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:32 amTracey S says:
Benjamin but Benie for short.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:33 amJoanie says:
We have a Butchie and a Max. I wish we would’ve went with Hiccup or Brasco instead of Max but he already knew his name
I can’t think of any girl names as we’ve always had boys.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:56 amDeanna says:
I love the name “biscuit” or “buttercup” for a super-mas-macho type dog, because there’s gotta be a story behind that, right? Who names their dog “biscuit”? Oh… your three year-old niece, who was visiting you for two weeks when you first adopted the dog… and now the dog won’t answer to anything else…
“buttons” also works well in this case.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 11:09 amRegina says:
Preordered.
Some friends of ours have a dog named Bailey.
She is always bringing random things home from their neighborhood. They finally setup a sign on their front lawn that said “Sorry, our dog is a thief” along with a shelf of all the things she had brought home.
There were several different balls, gloves, yard tools, and even a walmart sack with unopened package of dishwasher detergent inside.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 11:19 amCandice says:
Cain’t wait for the new book!!
Puppy names:
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 11:51 amEcho, Gizmo, Mr. Beasley, Cornbread Carol, Ugabug, Leba or Nitnee.
Quilt Lady says:
Can’t wait for your book. We had a dog named Mut when we were growing up. Then there is always Brut, Charlie, Sassy for a girl.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 11:52 amSandy says:
You, have become my favorite author. I love your sence of humor and your taste in these delicous looking men! Keep it coming
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 11:55 amMargaret Taylor says:
I had many Chow-Chow’s growing up along with Boxers (raised both breeds as Show Dogs) but my favorite animal name is for my horse, Jared. Jared loved the barn cats and would quite often be found with a litter of them in his stall – being the over protective Uncle that he was! I have a pic somewhere of him on the ground with 8 tiny little kittens asleep over various parts of his body – including two right between his ears!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 12:00 pmSena says:
Coffee is a good dogs name, male or female
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 12:03 pmTJ says:
Syd, short for Sydney. Paladin. Chet. All precious dogs I have had the honor of accompanying through good and bad times.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 12:26 pmGlittergirl says:
Thanks for the picture and the tease. I can’t wait for this book
My favorite dog of all time was my brother-in-law’s blond lab…Harley. He was the most awesome dog, loyal and loving.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 12:33 pmGracie says:
Preordering!!!!
You need a precious, precious dog’s name?
Boomer or Rocket
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 1:09 pmJennifer says:
Ashes
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 1:17 pmChestnut
Midnight
Jill Davis says:
Hollie…and Zeus
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 1:20 pmKim Akers says:
My dog’s name was O’Malley, named for Tom Selleck’s character in the movie High Road to China. He was a chesapeake bay retriever and still thought he was a lap dog at 95+ pounds! One of my friends has a standard black poodle named Walter, which I think is absolutely adorable. He even looks like a Walter!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 1:28 pmTammy H says:
My Norwegian Elkhound is named Thor. The. We have Pirate and Pixie.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 1:43 pmMarcy says:
Loved the pick and the excerpt.
How about Cotton or Rascal.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 1:44 pmKelly S says:
Hmm, depends on gender and breed and personality. I had an irish setter named Patty.
My cats are named Zephaniah (Zep or Zeppy) and Sophia (Soph or Sophie).
We had a stray visit us and we stopped him from running on. He looked liked a Max. When the person who had been poorly dog sitting came by and reclaimed him, turns out he was named Max.
So, ask again when you post a description of the dog and then it will be easier to comment on naming options.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 2:02 pmCarol O. says:
We had a Samoyed named Misha. (That was a long time ago and I was into Baryshnikov at the time lol!) I also like Dogbert from the Dilbert cartoons.
We currently have just cats. Two Siamese, Ping & Mushu from Disney’s Mulan. We also had a tabby named Mrs. Murphy, from the Rita Mae Brown books.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 2:25 pmDory says:
I can lend you mine: Nemo if a boy, bailey if a girl,
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 2:29 pmDory says:
Hi Regina, I laughed at your Bailey comment. I have a Bailey, and yes, she has no concept of propriety. Is it a name thing.? I wonder. She is a lab, maybe is the breed, I know labs r crazy
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 2:33 pmMelissa Hilles says:
For a girl-Abigail and for a boy-Emmitt
And BTW – umm YUMMY
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 2:40 pmmindy says:
I’d go for Murphy for a boy-mutt.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 2:56 pmJudy F says:
Daisy, Trixie, Max, Princess, Lucky
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 3:16 pmKelly Pink says:
Sassy is a really cute dog’s name!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 4:02 pmLee-Ellen says:
My first dog was a Miniature Schnauzer – cute as a button – did not cut off his ears – name was Wellington. A lot of name for a tiny puppy but he did grow into it!!
Our favorite dog came to us as Sweetie which we just didn’t like and we tried and tried to come up with a new name. One night my son came running out of his room after yelling “Lucy you’ve got some’splainin to do” in a Ricky Ricardo accent. And that was the perfect name for her. She was amazing.
We now have a Chloe. She’s a Belgian Malinois/Catahoula Leopard mix and she is beautiful. She passed puppy school with flying colors and after she got her diploma, forgot most of it. Just like a kid!!!!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 4:21 pmKaren says:
My first dog was a faithful mutt named Dusty. I now have a purebred Daschund named Shiloh that is my faithful companion.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 4:38 pmAimee says:
I have two golden doodles who are super mischievous, but always make you smile. My oldest one even ate a pair of underwear as a pup. Their names are Cody & Baxter (yes, my husband named the younger one after the dog in Anchorman).
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 5:01 pmSherry L. says:
Chief for a boy or lucy for a girl
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 5:18 pmg_lavo says:
Our beloved oldest dog is named Poopy (like at the vet they call out “Poopy Gonzalez”). The name was derived from calling him puppy using baby-speak which somehow morphed into Poopy. It’s not the most dignified name but somehow it fits him perfectly.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 5:50 pmrobin says:
I have had a Trixie, Chester, Rusty,Buttons,and Murphy. Or, Smokey or Max?
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:08 pmDebbie says:
Thanks for the hot pic and the tease. Can’t wait!!!
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:09 pmFor doggie names I like Montana, Geronimo, Bailey or Zeus.
Lisa A says:
I already preordered in December! At least it is getting closer
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:52 pmMy favorite dogs name is Max
KYLA WHITLEY says:
Thanks for the Tease. Okay … dog names … how about buddha or wizard the bear …
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:52 pmLinda says:
We have a Jasper in our family who fits that description. He’s a mix of Corgi, Basset and Irish Wolfhound.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 6:55 pmKathy Rando Giannone says:
My beloved German Shepherd was Sassy. We often called her Sassy Girl & Sass. My sister insisted her name was Sweet & Sassy Girl. We now have a German Shepherd Sharpei mix, but she looks like a German Shepherd with red hair where the tan should be, hence… Chili. Her nicknames are Chili Dog, Chilita, Chillins, Chill, Chibby, Chibbins, Grammy’s Girl, Grammy’s Puppy, Miss Chili. Dogs I had growing up & other family dogs: Snooper (black Lab), Buttons (German Shepherd/Collie mix), Tinkerbell (GS/Collie mix), Sabby (GS/Collie mix, looking like collie w/GS coloring), Dodie (mix), Rusty (Golden Retriever), Missy (beagle), Buster (beagle), Rex (GS), Russell (Golden Retriever) & Felicia (Samoyed).
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 7:38 pmItalia says:
Atticus William is my favorite or Goldie Anne
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 8:28 pmDiana says:
I’m excited that Luke Hanover is from SF.
I like the name Millie for a dog.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:21 pmajdean says:
how about ranger roarke or alpha man, steele,rio.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:22 pmSheilah Lee says:
Can’t wait for the new book. Any previews of the book or Luke
would be lovely. As for dogs names well I’ve always like Tyrone, Marshall, Gordo, Hamlet and Phydoux (yep that would be pronounced Fido) and for a girl Tessa, Marmalade, Bessa and Alice.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 9:22 pmTiffany S. says:
My friend’s lab mix is named Waffles, he’s pretty darn cute. My other friend has a bagel eating dog named Gracie; she’s pretty darn cute too.
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:15 pmCindy says:
I can’t wait to read the rest of this book!!!!! If the dog is male, I vote for Finn. If the dog is female, I like Millie
Posted on March 4th, 2013 at 10:28 pmMichelle says:
“Not from where I’m standing”. Sooo funny.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 2:19 amElla says:
Love! Love, love! Can’t wait for this story!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:05 amCute dog name?? Pixie comes to mind… Thx Jill for a fun start to my day.
Nicole S says:
I can’t wait for this to come out!
For dog name: boy ~ Buddy and girl ~ Ella
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:07 amConnie says:
Can’t wait for this book! Dog names from family and friends…ours is Snickers (a chocolate lab), we’ve had Klondyke (a golden retriever) and others are; Gunner, Buckshot, Zoie, Hunter, Faith, Nike, Cane, Izzy, Dex, Max, Greta, Montana, Parker, Tucker, and Sarge!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:19 amLynne G says:
I adopted a lab mix from a local lab rescue called CILRA. The black kind of lab…only had 3 legs. He was hit on the freeway and lost one of his front legs. He was called Freeway…and I just couldn’t change his name. But, several of my friends called him Tri-pod or Tri for short. He was a great dog and faster at times than my four legged lab Samantha.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 7:50 amMichelle James says:
Preordered. I can’t wait.
Doggie names: Toby(M or F), Daisy, Parker, Belle, Riley, Frisky
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:26 amJill C. says:
I had this preordered as soon as I found out it was avaialble to preorder.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:58 amOur previous dog names:
We had a german shepard named Greta and her pup was Bogey
had a chocolate cocker spaniel named Coco and her sibling was a black spaniel named jazz but should have been called spaz.
and my beloved labs that were litter mates, Lexie and Newman.
Tricha says:
Howard…makes me giggle.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 12:14 pmNanette says:
Can’t wait to read this book! Doggie names- Cooper, Raven, Sam or Sophie.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 1:11 pmMerilee says:
Barnabas. It means “son of encouragement” and I find pets to be a HUGE encouragement. Can’t wait till this book comes out, Jill!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 2:37 pmSigni S. says:
Saw the “picture” and I was “sold”. Just bought/pre-ordered It Had To Be You. It made my day too!!!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 2:38 pmSigni S. says:
Oh! Dog names! Oops! Sorry I forgot! Radar for a boy and Lucy for a girl!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 2:39 pmPatty H says:
My precocious dog is named Webster! 95 lbs of golden doodle fun!
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 3:05 pmAmanda Scott says:
I’ve never read any of your book but more you post certain part of the books you’ve wrote — more I want to buy one of your books or even win one.
The dogs names —
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 8:35 pmOliver, Bear, Chocolate, Ginger, Andy, Oscar, Sandi, Nikki, Spyro, Bones, Clifford the red dog (lol) … Hope my suggestions helps.
Teresa Barnes says:
Our family’s current canine chaos makers include a pup(and I use the term loosely ) English Bulldog named Tater tot. He’s a 40 pound bag of potatoes with the IQ of a spud. Our other dog is Dizzy. He looks like the skanky love child of Benjii and Toto, okay, maybe their gay love child.
Posted on March 5th, 2013 at 9:18 pmVirginia says:
Dog name – Mooch. Job description and personality in one.
Posted on March 6th, 2013 at 9:10 amShirley Bowman says:
After reading the excerpt, wish the book was coming out today! Love alllll the Lucky Harbor books and characters!!
Rascal for a dog’s name.
Posted on March 6th, 2013 at 9:56 amLinda M says:
Yummy! Can’t wait to finish what you started here!
Posted on March 7th, 2013 at 5:54 pmAs for the dog…Oakley!
Tasha Walls says:
It may be too late for suggestions, but we just got an American Eskimo puppy last week and we named her Nova.
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Posted on May 2nd, 2013 at 4:31 pm