This is my latest book – The Christmas Dog Sitters.
At Christmas, all you need is love… but sometimes it takes a mischievous spaniel to help you find it.
Rachel is struggling. Navigating the loss of her best friend Olivia, heartbroken by her ex-boyfriend and recently made redundant, the impending holiday season is the last thing she wants to think about.
Her rich sister Maddie suggests that Rachel dog-sits her spaniel Humphrey in her luxurious country house in a quaint village in Surrey. However, Rachel is soon manipulated into caring for her elderly Grandpa Eric, too.
Between flight-risk Humphrey and rebellious Grandpa Eric, Rachel uncovers family truths, discovers a secretive west wing… and must cook Christmas dinner for an entire village.
Amidst the chaos, Rachel meets handsome builder Ben. Working at the house, he’s also no stranger to loss, but is willing to re-enter the dating scene – albeit with a six-year-old daughter in tow. Can Rachel and Ben find their way through grief at this tricky time of year?
And when a snowstorm threatens to ruin Christmas for everyone, can Rachel and Humphrey unite the community?
“The Christmas Dog Sitters” is not just a heartwarming festive comedy; it’s a tale of love, loss, and the journey of finding one’s own path, written by the bestselling author of “The Car Share.”
“This was a heartwarming and funny story. Gorgeous characters and some crazy but funny story lines. Just the sort of book to get you into the Christmas spirit. The first book I have read by Lucy but it certainly won’t be the last.” (Amazon reader)
“The drama, crazy family, every emotion possible. A brilliant read for anyone who wants to be transported out of your body so much so you forget where you are and don’t hear anyone talking to you-that might be just my experience but I’m so glad I stumbled on this author. On to all her other books can’t wait 🙂 thanks Lucy” (Amazon reader)
Lucy Mitchell Author 
Hey! I’ve been reading (and enjoying) your blog for a while now so…I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. Keep up the great work 😀 Here’s the link: https://onlybooksandhorses.wordpress.com/2015/02/07/versatile-blogger-award/
Arrrr Thx Onlybooksandhorses – am now smiling (I wasn’t smiling prior to this, was a little grumpy) 🙂
Aw – I’m glad 🙂
Hello, I recently did a tag post on the theme “what is love in four words”, and tagged you. It’s really easy to do, and just a bit of fun if you want to give it a try: https://scribbleywhile.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/what-is-love-in-four-words/
Yep am definitely a bit special! If you came to my house I would let you in through the posh door and not the commoners door 🙂
Hi there (sorry, I didn’t get your name, please let me know.)
It’s great to have come across your blog (through Galit’s post) 🙂
Have a great day dear!
Lucy – nice to meet you 🙂
Wonderful! As a (honey) blonde, I look forward to reading your blog!
Thx for stopping by 🙂
Nice to meet you! 😮
You too – always nice to see you in these blonde lands 🙂
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You look up pretty Lucy 🙂 Love how you introduced yourself and I love ❤ your blog a lot 🙂
Thx Galit – the trick is in the photo editor app – lol 🙂
Cat is cute, I love his plush tail, which reminds me of my own black cat (One day I will privately tell you her real name.).
You have the PRETTIEST eyes, and I have high standards for blue eyes. WOW!
Also, I just found this and thought of you: http://www.allure.com/makeup-looks/2015/how-to-get-natural-looking-fake-tan?mbid=nl_062015_saturday_blast&CNDID=16567557&spMailingID=7842982&spUserID=NzIxMTE1MTkzNDgS1&spJobID=702519485&spReportId=NzAyNTE5NDg1S0
Enjoy peaches! TTYS. 🙂
LOL!!! Will pass on your feedback to the Duke 🙂
He shall now be named Mr. Plushy. 😉
I found your frog prince story on Scriggler and loved it. I run a flash fiction podcast. Would you be interested in sharing a bit of your short fiction? Check us out http://noextrawords.wordpress.com and let me know if you are interested. Good luck with your writing.
Yes definitely – what do I need to do? Thx 🙂
Email me noextrawords@gmail.com and we’ll set it up. It’s easy. Looking forward to sharing your story on the show!
Cool – will do 🙂
In all this time I’ve never checked out this page. There you are! Such gorgeous blue eyes. And Duke, he’s awesome. I love his all black attire and matching eyes. Gotta tweet this.
Oh Sue you say the nicest things :-))
Hey there Lucy! I do a blog following spree every once in a while, and this July I’m going 7 for 7: following 7 fun blogs a day, each day, for the seventh month. Yours is today’s #2. Feel free to come visit me at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com and if you like what you read, follow back! Thanks and have a great day!
Wow that’s great! Thx so much – Happy Thursday
Hey, it’s nice to have discovered your blog via Twitter. I’m Amina Berg, an aspiring author. Great blog, I see why you were awarded for ‘Funniest Blogger’. 🙂 Looking forward to explore and read more of your blog. Have a nice evening.
Thx Amina Berg – I am Lucy! I think they awarded me on a ‘funny / peculiar basis’ lol! Nice to meet you and I hope to see you drop by these blonde parts of town again soon 🙂
Hey,
I’m glad to have found your blog. It’s very interesting and amazing.
Keep posting!!
https://waywardscribblez.wordpress.com
Thx Arcane Owl – good to have you on board 🙂 Happy Sunday
Hey there!
I’ve nominated you for the Pastry Book Tag. Please feel free to take part as I would love to read your answers. Don’t worry if you’ve done it before or if you don’t have time 🙂
https://sfarnell.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=305&action=edit&postpost=v2
Wrong link… try this: https://sfarnell.wordpress.com/2015/08/30/the-pastry-book-tag/
I have nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award 🙂
you have some responsibilities so please look into the rules here:
Hi Lucy! I recently reached your blog through dearlilyjune’s Liebster award nomination.. I too write funny stuff (or at least I try to!) and would love to read more from you.. Following you now! 🙂
Have a nice day!
Hey nice to meet you! Will drop by your blog too! Thx for that follow. Stay in touch and happy Sunday 🙂
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Lucy, I have nominated you for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. Your participation is not required, but feel free to participate. For details regarding this challenge, visit: https://fromfoodstampstoafuture.wordpress.com/2015/10/16/3-day-quote-challenge-day-2/
Thanks so much for this 🙂
You are most welcome! I love your blog!
Arrrr thx 🙂 hope to see you again in this blonde part of town 🙂
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Lucy,
Thank you so much for stopping by the Cow Pasture. I’m glad we have met and look forward to future conversations. Welcome to the fence jumpers.
Thx for this. Your post was excellent and I am glad that Reading Ape connected us. I am actually sat browsing through your blog 🙂
Wonderful! I’m glad we have connected as well. Feel free to comment of anything . I love feedback!
Hi Lucy! You entered the giveaway on my blog for the books Awoken Dragon and Fallen Balance, and you won their signed copies. For the details of me sending/signing the books, could you send me a message through the contact form on my blog on the About-page? Thank you and congratulations!
Yay!!!!! Definitely!
There was something wrong with the contact form so if you already sent the message, it disappeared.. Could you send me the message to draconnairia [at] live [dot] fi? So sorry for the hassle, I only just realized the form was eating messages instead of delivering them to me
Hi! I just dropped by to tell you I’ve nominated you for the Liebster award because your blog is amazing! 🙂 You don’t have to accept it, of course. You can see the post here: https://booksandhottea.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/the-liebster-award/
Thank you so much for this :-))
hey, lucy!! i tagged you for the three day quote challenge:) may you be inspired by this!!
Thx for this 🙂 happy Tuesday
agh i kinda forgot to link this: https://writerforlyfe.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/day-1quote-challenge/
Wish i was part of the team! I think i am just behind the scenes 😉 murat eat cheese and sniff books together…
Yes you are in the wings my dear 🙂
Omg! I just came here after my comment on book addiction. You sniff books too! 🙂
Yep!
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Love your blog and your generosity in sharing your work. Your writing is very light and funny. I like that.
Thanks for your kind words 🙂
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The team is AWESOME
Yay! Candice Coates approval!
😀
You inspire me to do some tightening up on my own blogsphere…tis needed it is 2016 after all 😉
The last time you fiddled with your blog I was turned into a little blonde jealous monster. You do blog design SO WELL!!!
oooohhh BFFSWF you do say the nicest things! Thank you for the encouragement with that. Although I do not aim to make you jealous. We are in this together! 😀
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Hi Lucy, just to let you know that I nominated you for the #Girllove challenge if you’d like to take part here’s the link: https://kyrosmagica.wordpress.com/2016/01/11/girllove-blog-challenge/
Thx so much for this 🙂
This is one of the most creative about pages I’ve read. Your blog is awesome! And your team is perfect (particularly the very handsome Duke of Wellington)
Arrrrr thx 🙂 The Duke will be pleased
Hi Lucy,
Rich here from wafflemethis quite a while ago I had a challenge running “one liner story” and I lost track of it. The last point I can trace it to is Candice Nominated you for the next line.
But I can’t recall if you entered one or if so who you nominated next.
Could you let me know please. Thank you
Rich
Check out the last post here https://wafflemethis.wordpress.com/2015/10/25/one-liner-update-11/
A lovely “About” page! But let me reassure you. Fanny packs are far less fun and practical than they seem!
Thx Jim Noonan – when I get out to the States (one day) I will let you know 🙂 thx for dropping by and happy Sunday to you!
Well, when you do, look me up! Cheers!
I didn’t know you had won this. Well done you! Well deserved!
Thx Simon 🙂
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Hey Lucy, I wrote a blog for you and it goes something like this…https://americanwritersexposed.wordpress.com I hope you get a giggle! 💛😆☺️
Hey Send Sunshine – will check it out!
Fab post!!
I was hoping you might follow us over there? 😆
Hang on 🙂
<3!
Sorted!
🙂
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1. Can’t believe I haven’t seen this page before. Very nice. Your cat looks a bit scary. And cute. But scary too.
2. I’ve nominated you for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. My post here if you want to do it: https://phoenixgrey85.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/3-day-quote-challenge-day-2/
What? No photos of the other cats? 😉
They are not special like the Duke 🙂
LOL.
Have a good weekend, doll! 🙂
Another bonus of living in The States, referring to football as soccer.
I ran across your blog on a 10-Minute Novelists post on Facebook. From what I can gather, you are a good writer. I look forward to reading more of your work, especially “The Writer’s Club.” It is a hilarious series.
Hey thx! You have made my day 🙂 I like making new friends!
Brilliant blog and hilarious posts! I’m glad I stumbled upon:)
Hey thx – hope to see you again in these blonde parts of town 🙂