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Von Kreisler takes us deeper into the powerful connections between humans and animals. --Jacqueline Sheehan From the bestselling author ofAn Unexpected Gracecomes a richly insightful novel of matters of the heart both human and canine in an uplifting story of love, loyalty, and new beginnings Earnest. It s the perfect name for a sweet, eager-to-please yellow Labrador retriever. Anna and her boyfriend Jeff fall for him the minute they see those guileless eyes gazing up from behind his gate at Seattle s Best Friends Shelter. In no time at all, they re a pack of three, with Earnest happily romping in their condo on Gamble Island. During the day, Earnest keeps Anna company in her flower shop, located in a historic gingerbread Victorian on the island s main street.