The Dogs of Christmas

Heartbroken and craving solitude, Josh Michaels isn’t expecting company—much less a neighbor’s abandoned, very pregnant dog. But one look into Lucy’s soft brown eyes is enough to undo him. With no experience and a whole lot of panic, Josh vows to take care of her and the soon-to-arrive puppies who are destined to steal his heart.

When the chaos becomes too much, he calls the local animal shelter and meets Kerri—a sharp, compassionate woman who knows her way around newborn paws. As she guides him through sleepless nights, tiny feedings, and the shelter’s “Dogs of Christmas” adoption program, Josh finds himself falling for her almost as quickly as he falls for Lucy’s rambunctious little pack.

Each puppy—Sophie, Oliver, Lola, Rufus, and Cody—teaches Josh something about joy, loyalty, and the messiness of love. But as Christmas nears and adoption day approaches, he faces a painful question: how do you let go of the family you didn’t know you needed?

A tender holiday story, The Dogs of Christmas celebrates second chances, unexpected love, and the life-changing magic of a basket full of puppies.