This is a sweet romance with an intelligent, kind-hearted heroine and a hero worthy of her love. The dog is wise and witty, and the little nieces are charming. The villains are properly punished, and the good get their happily ever after. Who could ask for more?

Told partially from the dog's perspective, this story is predictable, except for the mutt's commentary. The dog's part is hilarious, although it is somewhat based on references that might require more of a classical education than some have had. I'm sure I didn't catch everything. It is a lot of fun, regardless.