Such a charming story! You go into it thinking it's going to be about a girl, Van, who is in love with her best friend's boyfriend; however the story is more about Van getting to know herself, falling in love with a dog named Joe (how she ends up getting him is hilarious, as are their first few days together), and learning to deal with the loss of her mother. It's about so much more than a love story; it cute and quirky, it's light and exactly what I needed to read. If you are a dog lover/owner you are going to appreciate Van's relationship with Joe. You'll laugh at his antics and you'll just totally get it. Adorable story that left a smile on my face long after I put it down.