The Scent of Home (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9798349564406)

Lost. Forgotten. Hunted. But not broken.

Dexter was once more than just a stray. He was a dog with a name, a warm bed, and a man who loved him. But when fate tore that life away, he was left to wander the streets, dodging cars, fighting hunger, and clinging to fading memories of the gentle hand that once stroked his fur.

Then, in a single moment of kindness, everything changes. Emily, a brave teenager carrying burdens far heavier than her years, sees more than a mangy stray in Dexter, she sees a friend. Against the odds, she opens her heart and her struggling family's door to him. For the first time in what feels like forever, Dexter dares to hope.

But hope comes at a price. A ruthless animal control officer has set his sights on Dexter, determined to drag him back to the shelter where cruelty hides behind locked doors. The deeper Dexter bonds with Emily's family, her grieving mother, her little brother, and a grandfather rediscovering joy, the more he realizes what he has to lose. And when dark secrets about the local shelter begin to surface, Dexter must summon every ounce of courage to protect those he loves.

Told through Dexter's sharp, witty, and heartbreakingly honest voice, The Scent of Home is a story of survival, resilience, and the extraordinary power of loyalty. It's a journey through fear and laughter, loss and redemption, a journey that proves some heroes have paws, and sometimes the family we're searching for is searching for us too.

Perfect for fans of The Art of Racing in the Rain, A Dog's Purpose, and Marley & Me, this unforgettable novel will make you laugh, cry, and see the world, and love itself, through a dog's eyes.

Because sometimes, the truest scent of home isn't a place. It's the people who choose to love us, no matter what.