Description: Returning to her small, intrusive Ozark Mountain community, Caroline O'Conner cares for her Alzheimer's patient mother while navigating the challenges of her doctor father's frustrations, her brazen cousin's marital disasters, her deaf dog, a moonshining relative and a troubled ex-veteran.
Brief description:
Annie England Noblin lives with her son, husband, and three dogs in the Missouri Ozarks. She graduated with an M.A. in creative writing from Missouri State University and currently teaches English and communications for Arkansas State University in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She spends her free time playing make-believe, feeding stray cats, and working with animal shelters across the country to save homeless dogs.
Review Quotes:
"A must read for any animal lover." - Fresh Fiction
Praise for Sit! Stay! Speak!: "Readers of Debbie Macomber will enjoy poet and nonfiction author Noblin's first novel. It's an enjoyable story full of laughter, tears, and just plain fun." - Library Journal
"Noblin's fish-out-of-water story combines food, family, suspense, and romance into one delightful read. [... ] a comfort read that's perfect for a summer night. The dog-centered plot will earn points from all animal lovers. A cozy read that's full of dogs, romance, and small-town charm." - Kirkus Reviews
"Full of southern charm and colloquialisms, Noblin's first novel explores the curious bond between man and beast. Noblin expertly blends the lingo of an insider and the angst of an outsider, giving readers the full experience of life in a tiny southern town. Addie's story is wrapped up neatly, full of romance, mystery, and a few new furry (and not-so-furry) friends to save the day. A warm, emotionally grounded story that will delight fans of Mary Kay Andrews and contemporary women's fiction." - Booklist
"Fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Mary Alice Monroe will enjoy Noblin's lighthearted second novel. For many readers, spending time immersed in Caroline's world might be just the ticket." - Library Journal
"Just Fine With Caroline is all heart. Annie England Noblin knows how to make characters come to life. I was completely charmed on my trip to Cold River." - Stephanie Evanovich
"Fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Debbie Macomber will adore this warm and lighthearted tale of self-reliance, small town gossip, and second chances." - Stephanie Turza, Booklist