Crossing paths with a black cat is said to bring bad luck.But crossing paths with The Fox is a whole other story . . . SOME SAY THE FOX IS GOOD LUCK In the mountain village of Fox Crossing, Maine, everyone knows the story of The Fox. According to local legend, one of the town’s founders crossed paths with a curious-looking fox with a distinctive white ear and paw. The unusual fox sighting not … distinctive white ear and paw. The unusual fox sighting not only inspired the town’s name, it sparked a fantastical piece of folklore that’s been passed down for generations. Some people say that whoever sees The Fox will be rewarded with good fortune, love, and happiness. Others say it’s just a silly folk tale . . .
WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?
Annie Hatherley doesn’t believe The Fox legend—even though it was her great-great-great-grandmother who spotted the critter centuries ago. But now it’s part of Annie’s legacy, along with her family business, Hatherley’s Outfitters. For years, Annie’s been selling gear to hikers on the Appalachian Trail. But she’s never seen The Fox—until now. Out of nowhere, this little white-eared vixen leads her to Nick Ferrone, a woefully unprepared hiker who needs her help. The Shoo Fly Bakery owner also spots the sly creature—who takes him to a homeless dog that needs his love. Annie can’t deny that something magical is happening—because she’s starting to fall for a certain foxy hiker named Nick . . .
Praise for Melinda Metz’s Talk to the Paw
”Filled with romance and adorable kitty antics . . . a light and cozy read that is awesome to curl up with, particularly alongside your own mischievous cat!”
—Modern Cat
“Surpassingly cute story of a matchmaking cat determined to pair off his human with a neighbor through the power of stinky laundry.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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This is the first book I read by Melinda Metz but it sure won’t be the last. This heartwarming book will make you laugh, cry, and roll your eyes at the characters at times. This story is the perfect balm to help you relax and just enjoy yourself. Loved it!
There’s a story in the small, mountain town of Fox Crossing about The Fox, who was rescued by a woman centuries ago and is still around bringing luck and love to those who see her. Annie Hatherly doesn’t believe in the tales although she can’t deny seeing The Fox while in her backyard. That leads to her checking on a hiker named Nick Ferrone who was not at all prepared for the hike. As something starts building between them, Annie is unsure.
I really enjoyed this book which is about love, family, and friendship. The book’s well-written with wonderful characters and it drew me in, keeping me hooked from beginning to end. While it is a romance, there is also familial love and the bond between friends. It’s very emotional at times and may bring tears to your eyes. I’m looking forward to the next book and highly recommend this one.
a light story that brings you so much joy when you meet the characters.
Annie Hatherley lives in the mountain village of fox crossing where there is a beautiful legend about a fox, she doesn’t believe in it, she always even though her family has a history about this, Annie was a very stubborn character I like that she was always independent but at some point, she and her mother were always struggling when it comes to man, they didn’t want any man to help them or even need any help from them, she constantly was disappointed for anything that any man did especially if they thought they knew much about hiking or anything related to the mountain.
Nick was looking forward to a relaxing trip and a very adventurous one too but he wasn’t expecting to meet this beautiful woman who will keep him on his toes even if they didn’t meet before, she was bold and didn’t have any fear to express whenever Nick was doing something “wrong”
I had to admit sometimes I wanted to shake a few times Annie, she was very stubborn and she always thought she was right no matter what, I also got a little stressed that these women were all about only women no male, haha I mean I get the point of being unique and not needed the help of a man but sometimes that made me feel like they were on a rampage against all-male population …
it was a great book I love whenever the fox was seeing somehow made me feel like the fox was rare and beautiful just like Annie and Nick both were unique with a strange past but a past that was somehow dragging them together.
love, hope, strength, and faith, second chances why not an many other feelings that will show from time to time while reading this book easy and very enjoyable to read.
This fox cover is so cute! I wish I thought the book was cute. It was just ok for me. Annie wasn’t very likeable,Nick was kind of a weenie too. I wanted to shake Annie most of the time. I did like her more when the book was almost over. There are some other interesting characters within the story. I guess I was expecting something more in this book.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy