Pug Actually

Hardback Published on: 14/10/2021
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Synopsis

‘A witty, heart-warming tale about woman’s best friend. You’ll love it!’ Nick Spalding

‘A love story that honestly will just make you cheer… I loved it.’ Miranda Dickinson

When your dog plays cupid…what could possibly go wrong?
Loyal rescue pug Doug wants his adoring owner Julie to find unconditional love and happiness – and he knows she won’t find either in the arms of Luke, her married boss.

Doug is terrified that Julie will become a lonely cat-lover if she stays single too long, but he can’t let her fall for any more of Luke’s empty promises. Julie needs to move on – and Doug is convinced that Tom, a newly divorced V-E-T, is perfect for her (despite his questionable occupation).

There’s just one problem: Julie and Tom can’t stand each other.

Doug doesn’t quite understand the quirks and complexities of human relationships, but he won’t let that get in the way of his mission to bring Tom and Julie together. After all, being a ‘rescue’ works both ways…

Readers LOVE Pug Actually!
‘A wonderful novel with delicious humour… I'm in love with Doug the pug!’ Jill Mansell

‘Charming, brilliant and an absolute hoot… This book makes the world feel a happier place to be.’ Milly Johnson

‘Absolutely loved it… A quirky, funny, cute read…I found myself smiling throughout…’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A marvellously light read that leaves you giggling… you will not regret this one bit.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely brilliant…Laugh out loud hilarious’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A word of caution: Reading this in public may cause uncontrollable laughter and create a scene.’ Library Journal, starred review

‘[A] hilarious romance…’ The Washington Post

‘…amusing and heartwarming, and Doug is a fantastic star of the show.’ Booklist

‘Laugh-out-loud funny’ Publishers Weekly

Praise for Matt Dunn:
‘Matt Dunn is officially funny.’ Jojo Moyes

‘Funny, warm, honest…’ Jenny Colgan

‘Matt Dunn’s writing makes you laugh out loud.’ Sophie Kinsella

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008455484
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 204 x 135 x 29 mm
  • Weight: 360g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Pug Actually
Fun and light hearted
I have to admit that as a dog adopter, the cover picture and the synopsis drew me in. After a week of reading harrowing historical fiction books, I wanted... READ MORE
Karen  Kingston
Pug Actually
Brilliant!
I've said this many times and I'll say it again: Matt Dunn never fails to delight us and this time he does it through the eyes (and voice) of a pug and isn... READ MORE
Isabella T.
Pug Actually
Such a fun book!
Now, just the name of this book drew me to request it, and I was not disappointed at all with the story. I have been struggling to read, recently, and this... READ MORE
Ritu
Pug Actually
So funny!
A lovely story and a great "narrator". What really makes the difference in this book is that the main character, the one who tells the story, is a dog, a P... READ MORE
federica angele
Pug Actually
Pug, Love and Laughs!
I have to start by saying that this is not my usual type of book, but I love pugs so I thought I'd give it a try. From the first page I was hooked! Many ... READ MORE
Lesley Lickley
Pug Actually
Loved the pug!
A story told by a pug? Well that's a no brainer. I like a bit of light relief between thrillers & police procedurals so this seemed to be perfect. I loved ... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
Pug Actually
An adorable story
I have to say that I was drawn to this book by the fact that an adorable pug was on the cover. As soon as I saw that it was a story told from a dog’s poin... READ MORE
Amanda Oughton
Pug Actually
Fun for dog lovers and all romantics
Doug is a highly intelligent pug who uses his cuteness to advantage. Even though Tom is a V-E-T, Doug thinks he’d be much better for his owner, Julie, than... READ MORE
Jenny Hill
Pug Actually
5* Cleverly written, far better than I expected.
This is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time, written completely from a dog's point of view. Well, that's certainly unusual. Rescue pug Dou... READ MORE
Coco
Pug Actually
Amusingly good
Pug Actually is an amusing read, told from Doug the pug’s point of view. His owner Julie is having an affair with Luke a married man who is a complete d**k... READ MORE
Maggie Harris
Pug Actually
Delightful
I love this author and Pug Actually didn't disappoint! Told from the point of Doug the Pug, the story centres around his owner Julie who is embroiled in a... READ MORE
Judith Srivalsan
Pug Actually
A bit of a disappointment - but Doug is cute and loveable.
I loved Doug, I thought Julie was unlikeable with her bad choices and lack of self-worth. Tom was great and Luke was dire. Overall it was a fairly entertai... READ MORE
Sharyn Farnaby
Pug Actually
Move over Lassie, Doug is chasing your tail!
OMG, this book was a joy to read. Any preconceptions I had about a dog narrating the story were blown away after the first page. Doug is beautiful pug, a ... READ MORE
Tina Jackson
Pug Actually
Light-hearted humorous tale
This is a light-hearted romance, written from the viewpoint of Doug, the pug. Julie (his owner) is having an affair with Luke, believing him when he says ... READ MORE
Frances Heaton
Pug Actually
Pug Actually
⭐️ 3 ⭐️ Pug Actually is a fun, easy read, and I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that it was narrated by a dog. Well-written, with fully rounded (if not a bit... READ MORE
Dee