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Worst in Show Kindle Edition

by Anna E. Collins (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 87 ratings
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Best in Show meets You’ve Got Mail in this enemies-to-lovers romcom following a woman ready to do whatever it takes to save her grandpa’s shop—even if that means training a wild pup for a dog show alongside her greatest rival.

Aspiring fashion designer Cora Lewis should have known better. Entering her grandpa’s extremely adorable—and totally unruly—pups in a dog show? What was she thinking? Oh, right. Her grandpa is injured, his beloved pet shop is losing the fight against the upscale dog boutique across the street, and his business and home are on the line. She needs that prize money to save the day—and if the only way to win is to train with her strongest adversary, then she’ll suck it up and ask for help.

Rival store owner Leo Salinger is everything Cora is not: successful, wealthy, and overly ambitious. She would never guess that he is also the kind and witty pen pal she's met on a local message board. But somewhere between teaching pups to heel, fetch, and stay, Cora and Leo are finding a little competition can ignite a serious attraction. Can they stop this sexy spark . . . before all her dreams go to the dogs?  
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  1. Print length
    365 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Forever
  4. Publication date
    August 13, 2024
  5. File size
    2.6 MB
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“A fun twist on You've Got Mail. With dogs!”―Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author

"With a swoon-worthy hero, a sweetheart of a heroine, and the most adorable pack of canine sidekicks, this book is a delight from start to finish. I found myself rooting equally for the humans and their beloved pets. Worst in Show is the best in romance."―Lucy Gilmore, author of The Library of Borrowed Hearts

“I loved this book! Clever and humorous with poignant moments that will pull at your heartstrings.”
 ―Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author

"A pawsitively adorable romance for pet parents. If you're on the hunt for an adorable dog romance, Worst in Show is a must-read."―DogODay.com

"This enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy from Collins hits all the right notes. Recommend to fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and Laura Moher."
 ―Library Journal

“This book has rivals to lovers, adorable dogs, and the perfect amount of heat and heart.” ―Julia London, New York Times bestselling author

"Readers will completely fall for Cora and Leo in this fast-paced and thoroughly charming romance."―Melissa Wiesner, author of The Second Chance Year

“Every romance lover and dog lover’s dream! I was charmed and hooked from the very first bark. This flirty romance is a treat.”
 ―Lauren Kung Jessen, author of Red String Theory

 “A fun read with many layers and laugh-out-loud moments. Sit back and cuddle with your own pet as you read as the story unfolds.”
 ―NovelsAlive.com

“The dogs are central to the plot, play a role in significant events in the story, and are well developed characters with distinct personalities. The expert way Collins included the dogs in the novel excited me so much, both as a dog lover and a reader!”
 ―CharlotteWithBooks.wordpress.com

About the Author

ANNA E. COLLINS is an award-winning Seattle-area author of contemporary romantic comedies and women’s fiction. Her work has earned praise from Kirkus, Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal, as well as coverage in USA Today, Woman’s World, and Popsugar, among other outlets. Once upon a time, Anna was a high school teacher in Sweden, but after moving to the US with her American husband and two children, she realized she had stories to tell. When not writing, reading, or raising teens, Anna can be found exploring other creative pursuits such as drawing and singing, as well as snuggling with her mini goldendoodle, Archie, who is a Very Good Boy.

You can find her at:
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Instagram: @aeccreates
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CPF8SJGS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forever (August 13, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 13, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 365 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

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Anna E. Collins is a Seattle-area author who writes stories about the lives and loves of women. Once upon a time she was a teacher, and she has a master’s degree in educational psychology. LOVE AT FIRST SPITE is her first novel.

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What’s not to love about a book starring adorable dogs? Worst in Show delivers a delightful enemies-to-lovers romance filled with rivalry, charm, and a whole lot of canine cuteness.The story is set against the backdrop of two competing dog stores located right across the street from each other. The protagonists’ rivalry intensifies as they both aim to win a prestigious dog show, leading to hilarious moments of flirty sabotage and close proximity that fans of the trope will adore.Anne E. Collins strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart, with the dogs stealing the show in every chapter. The romantic tension is light on spice (🌶️.5) but strong on chemistry, making this a fun and sweet read.If you’re a dog lover who enjoys a swoony, rivalry-filled romance, Worst in Show deserves a spot on your TBR!
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  • Reading.With.Mama.Kenna
    4.0 out of 5 stars For dog and romance lovers!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
    What’s not to love about a book starring adorable dogs? Worst in Show delivers a delightful enemies-to-lovers romance filled with rivalry, charm, and a whole lot of canine cuteness.

    The story is set against the backdrop of two competing dog stores located right across the street from each other. The protagonists’ rivalry intensifies as they both aim to win a prestigious dog show, leading to hilarious moments of flirty sabotage and close proximity that fans of the trope will adore.

    Anne E. Collins strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart, with the dogs stealing the show in every chapter. The romantic tension is light on spice (🌶️.5) but strong on chemistry, making this a fun and sweet read.

    If you’re a dog lover who enjoys a swoony, rivalry-filled romance, Worst in Show deserves a spot on your TBR!
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    Reading.With.Mama.Kenna
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    For dog and romance lovers!

    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025
    What’s not to love about a book starring adorable dogs? Worst in Show delivers a delightful enemies-to-lovers romance filled with rivalry, charm, and a whole lot of canine cuteness.

    The story is set against the backdrop of two competing dog stores located right across the street from each other. The protagonists’ rivalry intensifies as they both aim to win a prestigious dog show, leading to hilarious moments of flirty sabotage and close proximity that fans of the trope will adore.

    Anne E. Collins strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart, with the dogs stealing the show in every chapter. The romantic tension is light on spice (🌶️.5) but strong on chemistry, making this a fun and sweet read.

    If you’re a dog lover who enjoys a swoony, rivalry-filled romance, Worst in Show deserves a spot on your TBR!
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  • Peggy and Bob Weet
    5.0 out of 5 stars RomCom with dog competition
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
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    Great RomCom: Young girl with 2 Small Dogs
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  • Rollin' with Rebecca
    3.0 out of 5 stars Rivals to lovers story with added doggy hijinks
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
    Thank you to NetGalley and Grant Central Publishing for this advanced reader copy. The opinions expressed are mine alone.

    Round up to 3.5 out of 5 stars. "Worst in Show" by Anna E. Collins is a rivals to lovers / slow burn story with the added bonus of lots of doggy hijinks. While it did take a bit for me to get into the story I was eventually drawn in. I enjoyed seeing how the relationship between Cora and Leo evolved. I could relate to qualities of both characters. I also liked the quirky group of dogs that play a big role in moving the story forward. In terms of the actual writing, in general I thought it was fine. There were a few instances of spice that I wasn't expecting and was a little off-putting. I felt like it would go from a PG rating to PG-13 type rating without any warning. The spice wasn't even that intense; I just didn't expect it. Overall, I think this would be a good read for dog loving readers who want a story of rivals turned lovers.
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  • Jenna
    4.0 out of 5 stars quick and easy dog lovers romance
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
    Thank you to Forever for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own!

    This was a quick and easy enemies-to-lovers romance that I recommend if you’re a dog lover like myself. Worst in Show follows aspiring fashion designer Cora as she helps her grandfather with his struggling pet supply store. Things go from bad to worse when a rival store opens up directly across the street and her grandfather ends up with a bad hip injury requiring surgery. In need of a quick infusion of cash, Cora decides to enter one of her grandfather’s dogs into the local pet show. Imagine her surprise when the rival store owner Leo offers to help her along the way.

    I thought this was fine. I was in need of something light and fun and I felt this filled that need for me. I’m not sure if the secret pen pal friendship they had online was needed but it didn’t necessarily take away from the story either. Cora was a bit tough to like at times, but I recognized that she was under a lot of stress and Leo wasn’t very helpful about it all. I loved all three of her dogs and their personalities.

    I would say this was a solid 3.5 stars. Overall, a fun and low stakes read, definitely a great palette cleanser after reading some heavier things.
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  • discerningKSB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worst May be the Best After All
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024
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    From the first exchange, I was pretty sure AlCaponesGhost25 was going to get together with SingerQueen and being a former Singer Sewing Machine owner myself, I was rooting for her from the starting gate. But the romp to get together is fraught with hilarious moments, relatable angst and poignant moments, especially between a grandfather and his beloved granddaughter. Throw in three oversized doggie personalities, a best hairdresser friend and an unlikely spy on the dogstore competition and Collins serves up an intelligent Rom-Com not unlike an Emily Henry narrative - and that's a good thing! Looking for a good escape this weekend - highly recomment Worst in Show!
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  • Hannah
    3.0 out of 5 stars A love story with dogs
    Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
    2.5 Stars.

    🐩 The vibes:
    - Enemies
    - Pranks
    - Dogs

    🐕 My thoughts:
    This book has themes of You’ve Got Mail- in that there are rival pet shops across the street from eachother (one being a local shop and the other being a franchise boutique). There’s also an element of an anonymous chat room between the lead characters which felt like a wink to You’ve Got Mail.

    Let’s start with the good. I liked the dogs. I liked the grandpa. I liked the set up of the rival shops.

    Unfortunately there was a lot going on in this story that I just couldn’t connect with.

    This couple felt quite toxic to me. I didn’t like them together. The jealousy. The little digs. The fights. The way that they take shots at eachother any chance they can but then instead of communicating- they turn to the physical connection of their relationship instead of talking about it.

    I found Cora especially difficult and frankly just unlikable. I felt like she was the role of “mean girl” to Leo so many times. She beats him down time and time again and then he is the one who is apologizing- which left me even more confused. Unfortunately I didn’t see any growth in her character. 

    Cora’s parents were a hot mess; the dog show training felt a bit forced for me; and overall- I wasn’t invested in any of the plotlines.

    My main question here is regarding the dog Cap. Is he ok? It sounded like he was having seizures but it wasn’t fully explained what was going on.

    Note- open door; language
    Release date: August 13, 2024

    Thank you so much to Anna E. Collins Forever (Grand Central Publishing) | Forever; and NetGalley for the gifted copy.
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