This book is the second part of the series. It can be read as a standalone novel, but I suggest reading the first book before you read this one, as there are characters that appear in both books.
This is a lovely book with great characters, both Human and Canine. I really enjoyed reading this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.

Lovely sequel it's great to be back at the dogs home. Great characters in a lovely setting, both 2 legged and 4. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

I really enjoyed reading the first book in this series a few months ago, so I was looking forward to the second book. It’s such a lovely setting, who can resist a dogs’ home? This is a standalone novel though, so don’t worry if you haven’t read the first. If you had read it though, you’ll be pleased to know Ginny (the star of Book One) is back and Darryl and you’ll recognise plenty of the other characters too.

In this book, we meet Poppy Hargraves, a teacher who has just split up from her boyfriend Ben and has come to stay with her Aunt Flora in Cornwall, who runs the Wagging Tails Dogs’ Home. After finding a poorly dog dumped at the Home, Poppy takes him to the vets and meets Mack, the new man in charge of the veterinary practice. Unlike the previous vet, Mack refuses to offer any treatment for free and overall, he seems to have a strange view of money. Meanwhile, her lovely Aunt Flora (such a kind, gentle soul) seems to be having a few financial difficulties of her own…

The book is set in December and has a lovely festive feel to it with a wonderful Christmas market in the local village hall adding to the ambience, followed by a visit from Santa, fairy lights, mince pies and the tree on the village green. But Poppy’s memories of Christmas aren’t good ones. Can a Christmas in Cornwall change all that?

I love the dogs’ home setting with all its new and old canines. It’s the perfect setting for animal lovers! Obviously, I fell in love with Dougal, just as Poppy does in the story, but they are all great characters from little Fluffles to the longer term residents. The staff and volunteers are great too and it was good to catch up with them all again, following the first book in the series. (Percy is always a favourite!)

This is already a lovely series and I am looking forward to reading the third book. It’s a fabulous setting, all the characters become living, breathing people to you when you’re reading it and you are invested in their lives and hoping they all get their happiness. I highly recommend it.

✨My Thoughts✨

I loved the first book in this series, it was so special, so I couldn’t wait to get back to Wagging Tails Dogs Home and its lovely characters.

This story is about Poppy, she’s Flora’s niece ( Flora is the owner of the Dogs Home) and she’s just come out of a bad break up, she’s heartbroken so she’s come to her Aunts for a fresh start and some breathing space.

Poppy is finding her feet and getting into the swing of things at the Dogs Home after being away for 5 years and the dogs and work are a welcome distraction from her worries, she soon meets the Mack the new local vet, he seems to be somewhat of a mystery and has his own problems too.

I was entranced by this story and this lovely corner of the world yet again, the characters are so joyful and down to earth.

The Dogs Home is dealing with problems I know all of us will relate to which is the Cost of Living Crisis and real life animal charities up and down the country will be having the same problems unfortunately.

Once again the lovely dogs are the star of show, especially Dougal, he’s also the one who introduced Poppy to Mack for the first time.

I hope we get more of this series!.

After a bad break up Poppy goes to stay with her Aunt Flora at Wagging Tails Dogs Home. While she is there someone dumps a dog at the door, the dogs name is Dougal and he is in desperate need of veterinary attention. Poppy takes him to the vet who is caring and compassionate but doesn't do any discounts on his treatments. What is it about this new vet who I instantly fell in love with even though he charges a arm and a leg? I love dogs more than life so this series has been so exciting and has my heart to the end. I particularly have a passion for rescue dogs who go through so much but still have plenty of love to give. The characters who work at Wagging Tails are a eclectic mix but they all have the same goal of caring for the dogs and work so well together. Once again I am deeply in love with this story. It is also set around Christmas time which made me feel festive. I am very eager to read the next book in this memorable series and I will be doing a happy dance when it's released!

What a wonderful book! This book is so well written you feel like you are there. It has wonderful characters (two legged and four legged), a great setting and will keep you turning the pages to see what happens next. I loved it and highly recommend this book.
I received a complimentary copy from Boldwood Books via NetGalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Chasing Dreams at Wagging Tails Dogs' Home by Sarah Hope

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

After a difficult break-up, Poppy is keen to put the past behind her and what’s better than some relaxing time with her aunt in the picturesque Cornish village of West Par. Life at her aunt Flora’s Dogs’ Home is anything but relaxing. When a poor little pup is stranded at the gates, Poppy takes them for a check up at the local vet, hoping against hope they'll be fine. And there she meets the vet who is so charming and experienced with the dogs, but selfish and – dare she say it – money-grabbing with his clients. But underneath that cold exterior, she's sure there's more to the story. If only she could convince him to open up. Because without him, the future of Wagging Tails isn't so assured...

My Opinion

This is the second book in the series and whilst it can be read as a standalone I would recommend reading the series in order. With returning characters and a lot of dogs there is a lot to appeal to the reader, especially the animal lovers out there. With short chapters it is easy to read 'just one more chapter' before putting the book down.

Whilst Sarah Hope has written a heart-warming tale about how community will come together to help a charity, she has also touched on very important real-life topics. With all that is going on Sarah has still managed to write a festive book that will leave you ready for the upcoming festivities.

Rating 4/5

After a bad breakup leaves Poppy wishing it was more on than off, she knows just the thing to do. She'll help her aunt at the Wagging Tails Dogs Home her aunt runs and funds herself with very little financial outside help. Poppy has been there before multiple times helping her aunt at her pet rescue but not recently. The Cornish village of West Par should be the perfect relaxation spot with the dogs and her aunt for Poppy, but it's not. When a new vet comes to the practice her aunt has used for many years and won't give her the same discounts the old vet had it causes problems. When you're running a dog rescue you need breaks, and lot of breaks. No one can do it on their own. I really loved Poppy's aunts' character, she has a heart of gold for animals and people alike. She tries to hide her financial problems from Poppy but a new pup, one abandoned at the pet rescue needs multiple surgeries and care. When her sweet aunt has an accident Poppy finds out how bad they are financially and becomes angry with the vet blaming him for not compromising with vet care and discounts. We see Poppy having a bit of a difficult time getting over her ex-boyfriend and carrying baggage. The vet is also hiding a secret that he is ashamed to have known. Very few people know his background and why he can't offer discounts for pet service even though his veterinarian office is now thriving. Will Poppy and the vet come to an agreement with vet service?
I absolutely loved this book and the series. So many charming elements in here. The characters are realistic and likable. The plot is well throughout out and I could picture what was happening in the book as I read it. This book is a warm hug wrapped around me as I read.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

What can I say any book that features animals is always going to be a win with me and as a massive dog lover this was a win win for me, but then it was even better because it has a puppy (albeit a poorly pup but we know the wagging tails dogs home will sort the puppy)

I read the first book and really loved it , but you can definitely read this as a stand-alone, it won’t affect your enjoyment (but personally I would read the first because you’ll miss out on a great read there too) I really enjoyed the relationship between Poppy and Mack, the fact that Poppy is hesitant at first and Mack doesn’t seem tobe perfect, but we know there will be reasons. (Which is the unraveling of Mack’s history that I love)

I liked the touch that Sarah includes focus on the problems charities face post-pandemic and cost of living crisis, whilst still highlighting how generous people still can be. It’s a Christmassy read too, I love that it made me ready to get into a seasonal mood and ready to throw on my Christmas playlist and get the decs out. I wholeheartedly recommend this (and it’s predecessor The Wagging Tails Dogs Home) for a thoroughly heartwarming and entertaining read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is the first book that I have read by this author and I loved it! I am very much looking forward to trying out more of her books. Though this is the second book in the series it can be read as a standalone. I loved this book -- especially for the aspect of the dogs and rescue centre aspect as I have an acquaintance who runs a rescue centre in Japan. I liked the hate-to-love trope but it happened a bit fast for my liking -- I like slower builds in relationships which mirror realism a bit more. The characters were loveable and easy to invest in and the storyline otherwise was a good one and was definitely a fast read. Great dynamics between all the characters and I love, love, love all the doggies!

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for this ARC. This is my honest review.

After her long term relationship faded and passed,
Poppy and Ben separated at last.
Poppy has gone to spend time with her Aunt Flora
Feeling sad, Poppy hopes being there will cure her!

Flora runs the Wagging Tails Dog Home where
Poppy enjoys giving time and doing her share.
Reconnecting with others who spend time there, too,
She'll never be short of things to do!

An abandoned, ill dog needs taking to the vet
But Poppy hadn't met him yet.
When she does she's shocked to discover
He's new and not as charitable as the other.

The team of helpers are like a family who
Are there to support each other in all that they do.
Get ready for Christmas, celebrations and secrets, too,
Which could change what Poppy is going to do!

A heartwarming read, a festive escape and romance
So delightful I hope you'll give it more than a chance!
For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you -
As I share with you my honest review.

BLOG TOUR REVIEW


Review for 'Chasing Dreams At Wagging Tails Dog Home' by Sarah Hope.


Read and reviewed for Sarah Hope, NetGalley, Boldwood, Book & Tonic and Rachel's Random Resources Tours.


Publication date 25th October 2023.


This is the second book I have read by this author. It is also the second book in The Wagging Tails Dogs' Home Series but can be read as a standalone. I have previously read book one in this series The Wagging Tails Dog Home and would highly recommend it!!!



This novel consists of 39 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!


Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolutely gorgeous page turner!! An absolute must read!!! An absolutely stunning addition to this amazing series and I'm counting the seconds until the third book is ready for me to get lost in so I really hope your busy writing it Sarah!!!!!



OMG!!! I absolutely LOVED this gorgeous page turner and I cannot WAIT for the next book in this series to come out!! It is just guaranteed to be stunning!! Any books that revolve around animals is a HUGE bonus for me!!! I am a MASSIVE animal lover and after all my pets being rescues to then volunteering in rescues, working in rescues and now running my own little cat rescue (Golden Oldies Cat Rescue And Hospice which you can look up on Facebook if you are interested) I know exactly how Poppy, Flora and the rest of the amazing characters feels and have the same passion running through me for the animals so I was 100000% invested in this beautiful storyline all about Wagging Tails Dog Home. I fell in love with the dogs home in the first book in this series and fell even deeper in love with this festive addition to this absolutely stunning series!!! Sarah even goes one step further than just writing a stunning fictional story about a dog rescue and that is the fact that she has not only based her beautiful story on a genuine no kill shelter called Wellidogs based in Grendon Northamptonshire and even helps to promote it in her notes so I want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU AND WELL DONE Sarah for promoting what seems to be an amazing rescue but to also for your kind notes in your acknowledgements thanking volunteers and workers at dog rescues, such an amazing thing to do!!! I absolutely adore the fact that you based many of the rescue dogs in the books on the dogs at Wellidogs such as basing Ralph on Wellidogs resident dogs. Just amazing and I absolutely love it and I really cannot compliment this book enough!!! Even if you are a reader who has no experience with rescue or animals at all Sarah's stunning and evocative writing skills will drop you straight into the middle of Wagging Tails Dogs Home as well as Trestow, Cornwall where she ensures you can hear the dogs' happy barks, feel the snow on your face and absolutely fall in love with this beautiful series. This book is extremely well written with vivid and evocative descriptions setting the picture perfectly in the readers mind. The title, description and cover works perfectly with the storyline. It is one of those books that are very easy to read and perfect for any reading situations whether you are laying on a beach or curled up in front of a fire. It is an absolutely ideal read for anyone who is looking for a fantastic read that will have you hooked from beginning to end. I absolutely LOVED the realism of this storyline which made it so easy to picture everything that was going on which had been helped by Sally's fantastic evocative writing skills. I cannot wait to get hooked into more of Sally's books so I hope she is busy writing her next one!! This is definitely one of those books that will turn a frown upside down and make life seem a lot brighter. It is packed with fun, dogs, romance, heartbreak, friendship, anger, laughter and everything you could ask for in a fantastic feel good book. I can promise you it will be a fun rollercoaster ride of drama, romance, dogs, festivity and absolutely everything you could want in an absolutely unforgettable and stunning page turner!!!! Sarah's evocative writing skills drew me deep into the book bringing the atmosphere and characters to life all around me. It is one of those books that I could not put down. I ended up walking around the house looking at my kindle reading away and absolutely devoured it in one sitting. Roll on the next book in this beautiful series!!! This is one of those amazing series that can go on and on for hundreds of books about all the amazing rescue dogs and I will never get bored!!!


Well done Sarah on an absolutely stunning and perfect addition to an absolutely stunning series!!!


Although this is the second book in the series I would have had absolutely no problems reading it without the first book. Any details or events that have previously happened are mentioned in just the right amount of detail to let a new reader know what has happened and yet not too much to bore a previous reader.


The characters were all an eclectic mix and each one of them were realistic and strong. I was completely invested in them all. It also makes them more realistic, believable and made me feel even more for them than I normally would. I was landed to return to the Wagging Tail dog home and meet some of my favourite characters again from the first book and I was not disappointed. I fell in love with all the new characters as well as back in love with all the previous ones. My heart completely went out to Poppy who was going through hell with her life after breaking up with her boyfriend, losing her home and needing a new job!!! She is also another animal lover so got bonus points immediately but the more I got to know her the more I rooted for her and needed her to have the happy ending she deserves!!! I wasn't sure what I thought about the new vet Mack and at times I wanted to scream at him yet at others my heart went out to him. The more I learned about him the more I softened towards him. I absolutely LOVE Ginny in regards to her love for the dogs at the rescue. I was so pleased to meet her again!!! She is such a kind hearted person and a MASSIVE animal lover and she is definitely the type of person I would love to have in my life!!! The passion she has for the dogs sparks out of the pages and you really can feel the emotions running through your fingertips!!! Poppy's Aunt Flora is just one in a million and the world needs more people like her. Flora owns and runs the rescue and would give her last penny to the dogs. That is a true rescue and a true hero!!! I cannot wait to meet her again and again in this series. The other characters were also just as amazing and intriguing and I loved getting to know each of them and looking forward to getting to know them more as well as (hopefully) seeing some relationships grow between certain characters!!! I really cannot wait to meet Gus, Spencer, Darryl, Elsie, Sally, Alex, Susan and Percy as well as all the dogs including Dougal, Eden, Ralph and the many more characters and dogs soon!!!!!! Each of the characters and dogs are memorable and unique in their own ways and they are a group of people that I wont be forgetting any time soon!


Pick up this book and get lost in this absolutely STUNNING page turner! Regardless of whether you have read the first book or not you won't regret reading this absolute beauty!!!!



Congratulations Sarah on an yet another absolutely stunning read that I just could not put down!!! I absolutely loved the first book in this series and thought there was no chance you could make the second book as good or better but you absolutely blew it out of the water!!! Absolutely LOVED IT!!! I cannot wait to read more of your previous and future books. I would absolutely love to see this book turned into a movie!!! This is the EXACT reason you are on my favourite author list and here's to your next success 🥂

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first chapter of Sarah's 'The Seaside Ice-Cream Parlour', which promises to be just as stunning as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!!



Overall another unputdownable, gorgeous, STUNNING page turning book filled with dog, tears, drama, romance, fun, laughter, friendship and so much more by the amazing Sarah!!



286 pages.


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This is the second book in the wagging tales dogs home series. Just as good as the first one.
Poppy returns to cornwall after a breakdown in her relationship and help her aunt in the dogs home.
She gets to no the new vet who has taken over the surgery her aunt uses for the dogs when she takes a dog that has been left at there gate one day . Then again when they do a charity collection walk at christmas to raise funds for the dogs.

Didn’t really enjoy this. Who was chasing dreams here? It wasn’t Polly or Mack. They seemed to dislike each other a lot for good reason and then boom, it’s love? Made no sense at all. Really uncomfortable to read at times. None of the characters felt natural or real.

Poppy returns to the Wagging Tails Dogs' home and her Aunt Flora after her relationship breakdown. She receives the love and support she needs from her Aunt and friendship from the other workers. She also forms a charming connection with a lovable abandoned dog. A new vet seems unwilling to help the dogs' home, which disappoints Poppy and makes her determined to find out why. The Cornish wintery location is lovely, as is the dogs' home setting. There is an immersive balance of heartwarming, humour and poignancy. Poppy is a likeable character that the reader invests in and wants to find happiness. I like the dynamic between the different characters, the dogs and the gentle romance.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

Thank you NetGalley, Sarah Hope and Boldwood Books for ARC of the book
Chasing Dreams at Wagging Tails Dogs' Home. This is my personal review.
Poppy has gone to help her aunt at her dog rescue. The interaction Poppy has with the dog is adorable. Any dog lover reading this book will feel the heart tugs as she spends time with the dogs. She is needing this in her life when her long-time relationship ends.
The vet in town has caught her eye and things are after a bit of a rocky start when she thought the vet’s office gave them a break on the care a dog may need, they have to bring in from the rescue.
I liked the interaction of the characters. The storyline was simple and easy to follow but for me it was missing that wanting a connection with the characters in the book.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

Poppy has recently broken up with someone she was in a relationship with for a long time, and they lived together, as well as that, she’s also lost her job. She still has to pay her share of the mortgage.

So, she comes to stay with her aunt, who owns the Home for Rescue dogs. She’s still trying to figure out where the relationship went wrong, and what she’s supposed yo do next, for her job and place to live.

But, it’s nearly Christmas, she finds a puppy abandoned outside the dogs home and takes him to the vet, who is not the person they deal with, but after she meets him in relation to tve dogs, she finds her thoughts changing to how she saw him initially.

I loved the setting and the characters.

I recommend this book.

Chasing Dreams At Wagging Tails Dogs’ Home by Sarah Hope is a perfectly charming contemporary novel that I loved.
The novel is set in December in Cornwall. The dogs’ home is a place for homeless dogs, with loving people who are determined to make a difference. The dogs’ home is the dream of the owner who established it thirty five years ago. She will always go the extra mile for the dogs, putting them above her own welfare. She has a huge philanthropic heart who just wants to do the best for the dogs.
A character returns to the dogs’ home of her childhood after a relationship breakdown. Here, she receives a warm welcome from both humans and dogs. As she puts the dogs first, her heart begins to heal.
The dogs know when they are loved. It is beautiful to see a bond develop between an abandoned puppy and an abandoned heart.
Family is important. Sometimes family is blood related and at other times it is people who love us. The dogs’ home functions as a family with the dogs at the heart.
The landscape of Christmas in Cornwall comes alive with mince pies, snow, trees and caroling. Old fashioned Christmases of my childhood are evoked. We see that Christmas may be a time for miracles.
All the characters – human and dogs – were well drawn, likable and realistic.
I adored Chasing Dreams At Wagging Tails Dogs’ Home. It was such a delightful tale. I am sorry that it has ended.
I received a free copy via Rachels Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

Poppy returns to the Wagging Tails Dogs Home and her Aunt Flora after she splits with her partner. She had many happy memories of spending summers there when she was younger, but hasn't been able to visit for a few years. She arrives to find that things aren't going smoothly.
This is yet again a book in a series where I haven't had a chance to read the first book, even though it's languishing in my TBR list, but this didn't affect my enjoyment of the book. It does reflect the difficulties of trying to run a charity in these times, but it also shows how many people are generous when it comes to helping out with time and money. There is the simmering relationship between Poppy and Mack, the "money grabbing" vet, supported by the dogs home staff and all set against the lovely setting of Cornwall in the run up to Christmas. Definitely worth reading to get you into the festive mood, or just to remind you of it at other times of the year.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

Poppy has recently had a bad break up so heads to the Wagging Tails Dogs' Home rescue run by her Aunt Flora. Unsure what to do next, she quickly settles in to life at the charity and meets handsome new vet, Mack.
A nice, festive, fireside read.