Paws-A-While is Serena Oakley's doggy daycare/spa catering to upscale San Francisco dogs. Serena's become good at matching clients to pets, and when super-sexy, ruggedly masculine Nick Whalen enters her establishment with Bessie, a tiny Yorkie-Poo, she's a bit taken aback at the pairing. Not only that, Nick doesn't have the usual attitude most clients exhibit toward their dog-kids. Still, Nick seems nice enough and Bessie passes the Paws-A-While screening with flying colors when she bonds with Serena's Maltese, Snowball, making her the newest member of the exclusive club.

Serena is right to be suspicious of her newest client. Nick is a private investigator and Bessie is his "in" at the doggie daycare. Serena is definitely hiding something, and if it has anything to do with the identity theft ring he believes she's running, he's going to take her down.

Kandy Shepherd's HOME IS WHERE THE BARK IS is a delightful romantic comedy with a cleverly plotted mystery thrown in. In addition to Serena and Nick, who are very likable characters, Ms. Shepherd has created a variety of four-legged characters guaranteed to amuse and entertain. HOME IS WHERE THE BARK IS is tail-wagging fun!