Victoria Schade is a dog trainer and speaker. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, her dogs Millie and Olive, and the occasional foster pup.
"Reading Unleased Holiday was sheer joy. I chewed up the
pages. There’s much to recommend this delightful book:
a festive story gift wrapped for Christmas, three charming
dogs, mean girls of the goat variety, a handsome hero, and
a reluctant heroine."
—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"When I start a Victoria Schade book, I know I’m in for love, dogs,
and a happily ever after. Unleashed Holiday is that and more,
wrapped in a healing red bow, that’s sure to be the perfect book
for your fall and winter holidays.”
—Tif Marcelo, USA Today bestselling author of the Heart Resort
series
"How do you make a holiday rom-com even more swoon worthy? Just add
dogs. This holiday heartwarmer about a dog trainer helping to
civilize her nemesis' pooch is laugh out loud funny, abundantly
festive and delightfully sexy. Two paws up! I absolutely loved
it."
—Colleen Oakley, USA Today bestselling author of The Mostly True
Story of Tanner and Louise
“Adorable dogs, sparkling chemistry, snowy fun, and a host of
quirky characters keep Unleashed Holiday light and lively. The
couple’s palpable attraction serves up enough tension for readers
who love a frothy rom-com punctuated by a little bit of
disobedience. You’ll love it.”
—Ann Garvin, USA Today bestselling author of I Thought You Said
This Would Work
"Touching, heartfelt, and all but guaranteed to make the reader
smile and laugh."
—Booklist (starred review)
“All of your holiday wishes have been answered by Victoria Schade!
Unleashed Holiday has it all: seasonal cheer, adorable pups, goats
with attitude, hot cocoa, and an enemies-to-lovers romance just in
time for Christmas!”
—Amy E. Reichert, author of Once Upon a December
"Everything I want in a romance - exquisite enemies-to-lovers
tension, a hero to swoon for, plus a trio of adorable dogs. I could
have reveled in the warm, festive vibes forever. As sweetly
satisfying as a favorite holiday cookie, Unleashed Holiday is the
perfect book to snuggle up with by the fire!"
—Tori Anne Martin, author of This Spells Disaster
“Like Edith, the tiny canine tyrant at its center, Unleashed
Holiday is sure to steal your heart. Victoria Schade delivers a
holiday treat that’s equal parts funny, heartfelt and sexy."
—Jessica Martin, author of The Dane of My Existence
Praise for the novels of Victoria Schade
"Pet lovers, eat your heart out. The latest novel from dog trainer
and author Victoria Schade features an overworked veterinarian,
Morgan Pearce, who escapes to Nantucket to recharge while taking
care of her client’s special needs dog. Unexpected romance is in
store, however, when she meets a charismatic surfer."
—The Boston Globe
“With huge heart, great tenderness, and plenty of unforgettable
moments between dogs and their humans, Victoria Schade reminds
readers that sometimes it takes getting away to find out where you
are truly meant to be... Add this literary gem to your TBR
immediately!”
—Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of The
Wedding Veil
"Chock full of heart and humor, anyone who has ever been redeemed
by the love of a dog will treasure this uplifting, big-hearted
novel."
—Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The
Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
“A perfect romance—charming characters, amazing chemistry, and a
rescue dog that steals your heart!”
—Jennifer Probst, New York Times bestselling author of Our Italian
Summer
"Like the proverbial dog with a bone, I devoured this book in
almost one go. It's the adorable tale of a movie star dog
at the heart of a rescue doggie custody battle...which is actually
a love match rescue. Pure delight!"
—Julia London, New York Times bestselling author of You Lucky
Dog
“The most charming love triangle of the season. It’s a good thing
one of them has dog sense. I especially loved the inside peek at
movie-making with the cutest canine ever. Spencer will steal your
heart.”
—Shelley Noble, New York Times bestselling author of Imagine
Summer
"Charming and heartfelt... The perfect book for dog lovers!"
—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Our Last Days
in Barcelona
"The engrossing, evocative prose whisked me away to an utterly
charming British chocolate box village, where I would have loved to
stay. Who Rescued Who is certainly a special treat for dog lovers,
but also for anyone who enjoys a multi-layered story about finally
finding a family in every sense."
—Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Portrait of a
Scotsman
"I was happily caught up in Dog Friendly from page one. The dogs
are adorable, of course, but there are very real and weighty
issues for Morgan and Nathan to face and overcome. Readers are
there, with them, watching the sunset from the sandy
dunes, holding our breath as Hudson struggles with anxiety, and
falling in love—the kind that lasts. Victoria Schade delivers an
easy-breezy read, balancing emotional punches with warm fuzzies—for
the humans and their canine compatriots."
—Sasha Summers, USA Today bestselling author of The Sweetest
Thing
"You don't have to be a dog person to love this heartfelt book, but
you will be by the time you finish it. Victoria Schade has written
a timely, heartwarming story for everyone who longs to break free
of the rose-colored filter of our Instagram age and rediscover the
messy perfection of life, love, and the people—and pets—who shape
us."
—Lyssa Kay Adams, USA Today bestselling author of The Bromance Book
Club
"A bighearted and witty debut from a writer with remarkable insight
into the minds of dogs and those who love them. The winsome cast of
characters will have you hooked on Life on the Leash from the first
page."
—Meg Donohue, USA Today bestselling author of Dog Crazy
"You don't have to be a dog person to love this honest yet hopeful
book, but the animal lover in me delighted in Victoria Schade's
latest, with my favorite pups, swoon-worthy love interest, and the
most memorable happily-ever-after to date. Dog Friendly will give
you all the feels."
—Jenni L. Walsh, author of Becoming Bonnie and The Call of the
Wrens
"This book was a page-turner. The characters were so real and their
problems so relatable, I was cheering for them through every twist
and turn. Timely topics like career burnout and the long-lasting
effects of childhood hurts were balanced by dogs and sun and surf.
I didn't want this charming summer in Nantucket to end, but this is
one of those books that leaves you with a sense of joy and hope
long after you've read the last page."
—Caro Carson, author of The Colonels' Texas Promise
“Victoria Schade has done it again. Another feel good, dog
friendly, tail-waggingly fantastic story! Victoria’s books
will always have a home on my keeper shelf!”
—Patience Griffin, award-winning author of the Kilts & Quilts ®
series and the Sweet Home, Alaska series
"Victoria Schade continues to dazzle with Lost, Found, and Forever.
Fetch this adorable book for lighthearted romance and one of the
best doggos, Spencer."
—Tif Marcelo, USA Today Bestselling Author of The Key to Happily
Ever After
“For everyone who has loved a dog—or a human—this warm and fetching
story is an absolute delight. With a charming and intimate
small-town setting alongside Hollywood glamour, a winning romance,
and one precocious pup, all wrapped up in a bighearted tale of a
woman’s journey toward passion and purpose, Lost, Found, and
Forever is a real treat.”
—Phoebe Fox, author of A Little Bit of Grace
"Who Rescued Who is the perfect feel-good book with charismatic
characters, swoony romance, family secrets, and snuggly puppies.
Grab your furry friend and start reading now."
—Amy E. Reichert, author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club
"Pet lovers will rejoice over this too-cute 'tail' about Elizabeth
Barnes, who travels to her late father's family homestead in the
English countryside."
—Woman's World
"A delightful romp through the English countryside...resplendent
with sheep, dogs, cats, and lovely people. Beyond her irresistible
story, Schade writes with beautiful descriptions. Readers will
laugh, cry, and love this charmer."
—Booklist (starred review)
"I loved it so, so much. It made me cry, but mostly it made me want
to throw away my phone, buy some sheep and move to the English
countryside to rescue dogs and live in a rom-com."
—Teri Wilson, Author of The Accidental Beauty Queen
"A charming, fish-out-of-water story about finding your heart and
home in the place you least expect. After reading this book, I
wanted to adopt a puppy and relocate to rural England. I absolutely
adored it."
—Sarah Smith, Author of Faker
"As satisfying as a basket of fresh scones and as heartwarming as
puppy kisses, I didn't want this book to end."
—Lindsay Emory, author of The Royal Runaway
"Once again, Schade comes at us with her trademark smarts and humor
(or should I say, humour?) to deliver a story with everything to
love...[T]he author uses her long career as a professional trainer
to help us all understand our pets, and our bonds with them, as no
one else can. A winner."
—Kristine Gasbarre, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to
Love an American Man: A True Story
“Victoria Schade knows how to tell a sweet story of finding love in
the most unexpected places and discovering your dreams. You don't
have to be a dog lover to enjoy…Well done, Victoria Schade. Who
Rescued Who hit it out of the park!”
—Fresh Fiction
"Life on the Leash is the novel you've been waiting for all year—a
strong, funny, big-hearted heroine to cheer for in life and in
love, plenty of 'I've-been-there' dating moments, and adorable,
endearing, sometimes mischievous dogs to love on every page."
—Nicolle Wallace, dog lover, author and MSNBC host
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