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Sarah and Zoey: A Novella Paperback – December 27, 2017

by Linda Watkins (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 171 ratings
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From award-winning author, Linda Watkins, comes a story of two women, from different walks of life, and the one dog who loved them both....A feature writer for the Boston Globe, Sarah Palmer had it all – a beautiful apartment, a great job, and a family she adored. A thousand miles away, Mindy Sue Watson didn’t have it so good. Trapped in a marriage to an abusive alcoholic, her only pleasure was in tossing a ball to a skinny dog she’d adopted from the local shelter.Sarah & Zoey is the tale of these two women and the one remarkable dog who saved them both. It is a story of the power of unconditional love."Three disparate lives - two human, one canine - whirl through a circle of circumstance that is poignant, involving, and especially moving to dog lovers who want a novella about crisis, escape, and recovery. Sarah and Zoey can be read in short segments, so it's perfect for busy fiction readers who want high drama packed into succinct chapters. The mechanics whereby loss and endangered lives heal are nicely portrayed in a winning story that emphasizes hope and offers an involving tale dog lovers will relish." ~D. Donovan, MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW"Every character is beautifully drawn, the contrasting lives and settings are vivid and so very different, the pace is fast, and the end utterly unpredictable. Sarah & Zoey is a powerful, heart-tugging story that must be read at one sitting; it’s too enthralling to put down. I loved this five-star novella, and I’ll be looking for more by Linda Watkins” ~Sarah Stuart for READERS FAVORITE“A heart-warming novella with a feel-good factor that readers of this genre will enjoy immensely.” ~Jane Finch for READERS FAVORITE"I loved this book! Even though the opening scenes were full of portent and dread (reading along, knowing something terrible was going to happen but no way to stop it) we learn of a woman who loses her husband and son to a freak accident; and another woman, a battered wife who is almost killed by her abusive spouse but is saved by her loyal dog, and then find that the dog is dragged almost to death by that husband… Where do you go from there? This awesome weaving of two injured women tied together by a remarkable dog is a story you won’t soon forget. I only wish it were longer, and I’m begging for a sequel!" ~Sherrill S. Cannon, Award-winning Author of "The Golden Rule."
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"Sarah and Zoey by Linda Watkins is a tragic yet heartfelt novella about Sarah, a mother and wife who has everything. A happy life, the perfect job, a beautiful home. And then there's Mindy Sue whose life is much less than fulfilling. She suffers a loveless life of abuse, infidelity, and cruelty. And then...there is Zoey. An abused dog who restores each of their lives in a different way and brings the two together to build a beautiful relationship and an unbreakable bond.

"Linda Watkins has done it again! I absolutely loved this story! Sarah and Zoey is a pleasing tale that will warm even the coldest of hearts. I read the entire story from start to finish, literally not able to put it down. I especially enjoyed the bond each woman had to Zoey. Because of the love and faithfulness of this dog, two women were able to heal and learn how to live and love again. If you are looking for a short read to warm your heart, Sarah and Zoey is the book for you. Make sure you have a box of tissues close at hand. Thanks again to Linda for an exceptional story." ~Patricia Bell, Author of "The Surrogate"

"The great character and storyline development made this book an absolute joy to read!" ~Pat Walley

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Argon Press (December 27, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1944815066
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1944815066
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 171 ratings

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Linda Watkins

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USA Today bestselling author, Linda Watkins is the author of the multi-award-winning MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES. She currently resides in Sedona, Arizona and, in another life, was a Senior Clinical Financial Analyst at Stanford University School of Medicine. In 2006, she packed her belongings and, along with her four rescue dogs, took the plunge and moved to a remote island off the coast of Maine. It was there that she wrote MATEGUAS ISLAND, which has garnered the following awards:

* 2014 Gold Medal, Supernatural Fiction, Readers Favorite International Book Award Competition

* 2014 First Place Award, Contemporary Gothic, Chanticleer Book Review, Paranormal Awards

* 2015 Outstanding Novel in Horror/Suspense, IAN Book of the Year Awards

The second novel in the series, RETURN TO MATEGUAS ISLAND, was also awarded a First Place in Contemporary Gothic Fiction in the 2015 Chanticleer Book Review’s Paranormal Awards and was named 2015 Finalist in Horror by Readers Favorite International Book Award Competition, and 2016 Finalist in Horror by the IAN Book of the Year Awards.

GHOSTS OF MATEGUAS, the third novel in the series, was published in early 2016 and, in 2017, was named "Finalist in Thrillers" in the Book Excellence Awards and "Finalist in Horror/Suspense" in the IAN Book of the Year Awards.

In addition to the MATEGUAS books, in 2017, Linda published a new stand-alone novel, SUMMER GIRL, and a novella, SARAH & ZOEY, A STORY ABOUT THE POWER OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, both of which are award-winners.

In November, 2018, she published the first of the THE KATE POMEROY MYSTERIES, STORM ISLAND. She also has a novella (The Witches of Storm Island, Book I: The Turning) in the USA Today bestselling boxset, LOVE UNDER FIRE.

Serious about dog welfare and rescue, all net proceeds from sales of THE MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES are donated to Linda's charitable trust, The Raison d'Etre Fund for Dogs, Dedicated to Rescue and Research.

Linda is a member of the Horror Writers Association, The Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, The International Association of Crime Writers (N.A.), and the Authors Guild.

To take a look at her other works or communicate with her, please visit her website (www.lindawatkins-author.com), her blog where she posts book reviews and other features (www.lindawatkins.biz) and/or her novel website, dedicated to the Mateguas Island Series (www.mateguasisland.com).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unconditional love right when its needed.
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020
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Author Linda Watkins brings us the tale of two women and their dog that brought their friendship into being. Mindy Sue is a house wife and one who is being abused by her husband to the point where one afternoon he goes at her so hard he nearly kills her. But her dog Zoey comes to the rescue and stops her husband from killing her. This gives Mindy Sue time to get into her car and head for the hospital. While this is going on Sarah sees her husband and son off on a day boat trip but a storm comes through and capsizes the boat. This leaves Sarah is pain. During the time that Sarah is a shell of herself she sees Zoey on the news and calls and asks to adopt her. Zoey is able to bring life back into Sarah's holo life. Two years later she meets Mindy Sue but that is will I will leave it and I highly recommend this novella for everyone.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022
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I almost read this in one sitting. It's short, sweet and engaging. Sarah and Zoey demonstrates the unbreakable bond between humans and their dogs!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking story with a beautiful ending
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021
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This story pulls at your heart with the anguish both main characters, Sarah and Mindie Sue go through. The story of abuse the dog Zoey also went through was heart wrenching. However, after the dog survives, the unconditional love from an abused dog will heal Earah. Zoey connects both woman and from there they form a bond of friendship that they both need.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good book. Wish it wss longer
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019
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Goodvbook. Ish it wsnlonger. Or had follow up orie. I like all of lind da watkins books epically the mysteries
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Power Of Unconditional Love
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2019
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I'm in love with Zoey! This is a captivating story of Zoey, the dog, and two brave women, Sarah Palmer and Mindy Sue Watson. Both women are struggling to survive after suffering devastating events that altered their lives.. Zoey, their dog ,came to their rescue, and gave them the unconditional love they needed to survive and find fulfilling lives again.
I started reading this book and couldn't put it down! Zoey to the rescue!
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Janice Best
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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I have to laugh - based on the title and the blurb, I thought this was lesbian fiction, which is about 97% of what I’ve been reading lately. But I was hooked by the time I realized it.

The domestic violence in the book is kind of graphic, so be warned.

But it is a fascinating book about two women (and a dog) who struggle through some impossible situations and manage to come out okay - more than okay. Definitely a great read.
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MikiHope
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one Novella you really don't want to miss reading. I had tears in my eyes at the happy ending!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018
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This is one Novella you really don't want to miss reading. It is both heartbreaking and heart warming. The characters will jump off the pages-you will feel like you are living what they are going through-and some of it isn't pretty. ANY animal lover will appreciate this book. Zoey stole my heart as he selfishly worked his magic on two broken women making them whole again. I had tears in my eyes at the happy ending!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018
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From a dramatic start the plot transforms into a lovely story, beautifully written. “Sarah and Zoey: A Story About The Power of Unconditional Love” by Linda Watkins, is filled with emotion and incredibly drawn characters, including a remarkable dog. I really liked how the story weaves back and forth, and is a fast easy read. Wonderful! Five stars
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Annieo
3.0 out of 5 stars A short, basic, but enjoyable read
Reviewed in Canada on January 20, 2023
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A feel-good, cute story, but more for pre-teens than adults. A basic storyline and nondescript writing. The story could have been fleshed out much more to make you see and feel every situation in your mind as you read.
It seemed like like the author was in a hurry to get the story written and finished. There wasn't much description what Zoey looked like.
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