Picture this, you’re in a book store, one of your favorite places to be, and you see a romance book that has a super cute cover that not ony shows the couple, but an adorable dog too! You grab it off the shelf to purchase, totally judging a book by it’s cover. If it has a dog on the cover, it must be good right? You instantly put it on your TBR (to be read) list and add “romance books with dogs” to your list of books to search for. That was so me!
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Romance Books with Dogs
I never knew there were romance books that featured dogs as main characters until I stumbled across Pardon My Frenchie by Farrah Rochon on social media. As both a dog mom and book lover, this discovery felt like finding a hidden treasure. It sparked my interest to find more stories featuring dogs to add to my TBR list stat!
I knew that having a dog in the story would be so relatable for me because I can’t imagine not having a dog in my life…like ever. So it is an absolute joy to read stories that show the bond that a dog person has with their dog. Dogs are family and are such an important part of my life so it’s cool to see dogs mean just as much in the stories I read.
I thought it was such a cute idea to have a dog in the story giving main character energy. So I instantly wanted to read all the fiction books with dogs in the story, especially those by Black authors so my search began.
Not only did I find romance books with dogs, I found mystery books with dogs, and a fantasy book with dogs too! Let me share some of the amazing books with dogs that I’ve discovered so far!
Books with Dogs in the Story by Black Authors
Pardon My Frenchie by Farrah Rochon
Ashanti is the owner of a successful doggie daycare and the caretaker of her twin sisters which is A LOT. Life gets even more chaotic when her adorable French bulldog and poodle bestie go viral on social media. When Ashanti meets Thad, a grumpy dog hater, they clash and he pulls his grandmother’s poodle out of her daycare. Forced to work together to mend fences, Ashanti and Thad must navigate their differences and the unexpected sparks that fly between them.
- Rochon, Farrah (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 384 Pages - 06/04/2024 (Publication Date) - Forever (Publisher)
By the way, the audiobook for this is good too! And guess what!? Farrah Rochon has another book titled Pugs & Kisses coming out this year in July that is obviously also another romance book with dogs and I’m here for it!
It’s about veterinarian Evie Williams who feels like she has the perfect but boring life until she finds her fiancé in bed with another woman! All of a sudden her college crush returns to town and it really shakes things up for her. The animal shelter they both used to volunteer at is in danger of closing and they have to work together to save it.
Maybe she can pick up the pieces with her college crush? I hope so! You already know it’s on my TBR!
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Rochon, Farrah (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 347 Pages - 07/15/2025 (Publication Date) - Forever (Publisher)
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns
After a disastrous wedding, Maddy inherits her aunt’s bakery in a charming Michigan town. While trying to adjust to her new life and the eccentric locals, Maddy finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery when the town mayor is found dead, and her fingerprints are on the murder weapon.
- Burns, Valerie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 272 Pages - 08/30/2022 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
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By the way, the audiobook for this is good too and it’s included in your membership if you have Audible. Click HERE to sign up for a FREE Kindle Unlimited trial. Click HERE to sign up for a FREE Audile Plus trial.
Also I just found out that Valerie Burns has a whole series! It’s called the Baker Street Mysteries and there are 3 other books in this series so you’re in for a real treat!
- Burns, Valerie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 272 Pages - 06/27/2023 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
- Burns, Valerie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 288 Pages - 07/23/2024 (Publication Date) - Kensington (Publisher)
- Burns, Valerie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 272 Pages - 07/29/2025 (Publication Date) - Kensington Cozies (Publisher)
Valerie Burns also writes books by the names of V.M. Burns and Kallie E Benjamin. Under the name V.M. Burns she has the Dog Club Mysteries series. Under the name Kallie E Benjamin she has the Bailey the Bloodhound Mysteries Series. She has plenty of books under her belt and they all feature dogs! I love it! Add them all to my TBR immediately LOL!
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Burns, V.M. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 258 Pages - 11/28/2017 (Publication Date) - Kensington Cozies (Publisher)
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Burns, V.M. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 290 Pages - 04/24/2018 (Publication Date) - Kensington Cozies (Publisher)
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Benjamin, Kallie E. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 351 Pages - 12/05/2023 (Publication Date) - Berkley (Publisher)
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Benjamin, Kallie E. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 395 Pages - 05/06/2025 (Publication Date) - Berkley (Publisher)
A Walk in the Park by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Andre and Janelle, two heartbroken individuals who fall for the same adorable rescue dog, Zeus. Unable to decide who should get him, they strike an unusual deal: they’ll co-parent Zeus for a month. As they navigate this unexpected arrangement, they discover an unexpected connection and a possible second chance at love.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Weatherspoon, Rebekah (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 92 Pages - 07/27/2023 (Publication Date)
This book is an Audible original and also included in the membership. I haven’t listened to this one yet, but I plan to soon!
Furever Enchanted by B.E. Bang
How to get rich quick: Adopt a dog that literally poops gold.
Following a series of burglaries in her peaceful Tempe, Arizona community, an anxious, socially isolated introvert decides to adopt a dog from a nearby shelter. Zuri always wanted a dog and now seems as good of time as any to make that dream a reality.
Things don’t go according to plan. Not long after adopting her new dog, Zuri discovers the dog magically poops gold coins. In theory, that sounds great. In reality, her dog is wasting away and days away from death.
With the help of a hot veterinarian and an opinionated shelter employee, it’s up to Zuri to figure out how to disenchant her chow chow Gigi before it’s too late.
Dive into a charming and cozy debut novel filled with magic, a hint of romance, and found family.
- Bang, B. E. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 275 Pages - 10/24/2024 (Publication Date) - Belle Ink Books (Publisher)
If you missed my review of this book, click HERE to check it out.
Whether you’re a dog lover, an avid reader, or both, these books deserve a spot on your reading list. They remind us that great stories, like the love of a good dog, can bring people together in unexpected and amazing ways. There are plenty of more books with dogs in the story and I’ll definitely be sharing them here on the blog and in my dog mom book club!
What’s your favorite book featuring dogs? Have you read any of these recommendations? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Dog Moms Only Book Club
My excitement about finding books with dogs in the story led me to create something special: a book club specifically for dog moms who love reading cozy romances and thrilling mysteries featuring dogs. Each month, we dive into a new story that combines our love for books and our furkids.
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Together, we’ll explore more wonderful stories that celebrate the joy, love, and sometimes hilarious adventures that come with being a pet parent.
See our current read, past reads, and TBR, reading must haves list in my Amazon Storefront HERE.
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