Claire Cook

Must Love Dogs (Volume 1) Claire Cook

Claire Cook's critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling novel Must Love Dogs was made into a Warner Bros. movie starring Diane Lane and John Cusack. Soon to be a series written by Cook, who has created her own unique brand writing fun, light-hearted, inspiring women's fiction.  
"Voluptuous, sensuous, alluring and fun. Barely 40 DWF seeks special man to share starlit nights. Must love dogs."

Life after divorce for Sarah Hurlihy consists of juggling her job as a preschool teacher and the demands of her interfering family. Then her bossy big sister decides to place a personal ad for her, and the wild ride begins. 

"A hilariously original tale about dating and its place in a modern woman's life." -BookPage

"Can another novel about a 40-year-old divorcee creating a new life for herself actually be of interest? Surprisingly, yes . . . this novel is a hoot." -The Boston Globe

"Funny and pitch-perfect." -Chicago Tribune

"This utterly charming second novel by Cook is a fun read, perfect for whiling away an afternoon on the beach." -Library Journal

"Cook dishes up plenty of charm." -San Francisco Chronicle

"[A] laugh-out-loud novel, a light and lively read for anyone who has tried to re-enter the dating scene or tried to `fix up' somebody else." -Boston Herald

"Claire Cook's "Must Love Dogs," a book that's got more giggles than soda bread has raisins." -Hartford Courant

"[A] tart slice-of-the-single-life...breezy first-person narration...fast-paced" -Publishers Weekly

"If Must Love Dogs is any indication of her talents, readers will hope that Claire Cook will be telling breezy summer stories from the South Shore of Massachusetts for seasons to come." -The Washington Post

"Claire Cook's characters aren't rich or glamorous-- they're physically imperfect, emotionally insecure, and deeply familiar. Must Love Dogs is a sweet, funny novel about first dates and second chances." -Tom Perrotta

"This story is so delicious, so funny, so warm, that one engages on the first page and still wants more on the last. A truly joyful read." -Jeanne Ray

"Reading Claire Cook's Must Love Dogs is like sitting down with a close friend - a really entertaining close friend. Its heroine will strike a familiar chord in any woman who's been through a divorce, dusted herself off, and ventured back into the dating jungle. Funny and quirky and honest." -Jane Heller

"Reading Must Love Dogs is like having lunch with your best friend - fun, breezy and full of laughs." - Lorna Landvik

"Can another novel about a 40-year-old divorcee creating a new life for herself actually be of interest? Surprisingly, yes . . . this novel is a hoot." -The Boston Globe