Sera loves owning a pet rescue shelter – even if it’s often tricky to make ends meet. Thankfully, she can always rely on her best friend and local vet, Toby, whose true feelings Sera is oblivious to, of course.
That’s until gorgeous and successful actor, Ethan, enters the scene. Ethan has just landed the role of his career, but there’s one small hitch, his co-star is a dog … and Ethan’s terrified.
When Sera saves Ethan from a – rather friendly – German Shepherd, he asks for her help to conquer his dog phobia. As they bumble through a series of chaotic dog walks together, sparks fly, and Sera’s surprised to find herself falling for him.
But not half as surprised as she is when Toby starts acting like a jealous boyfriend.
Now she’s juggling six dogs, a family of kittens, a horse, a sheep, and two men intent on outdoing each other as she tries to figure out what her heart truly wants, before her life goes completely to the dogs.
‘Sit, Stay, Love is the most wonderfully charming debut. Sera's struggle to choose between her two potential Mr Rights is deeply compelling – and bonus, there are adorable dogs.’
– Jodi McAlister, author of Here For the Right Reasons
'Amy Hutton is an award-winning television producer with a gift for writing comedy. With Sit, Stay, Love, she’s written a delightful, joyous novel that screams for a screen adaptation. Sera runs an animal shelter, where she meets Ethan, a famous actor who needs to get over a fear of dogs for a film role. Sparks fly. Set on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, this laugh-out-loud rom com also explores the challenges of animal rescue work. Sit, Stay, Love has a cast of well crafted, unique characters – both two and four legged. If you’re looking for an escape from the troubles of the world, you can’t go wrong with this intelligent, charming read.'
-The Australian
‘Mix the joyous chaos of Bridget Jones with the heart and kindness of All Creatures Great and Small, and you have a sense of the treat you are in for with Sit, Stay, Love. It’s an utterly charming yet refreshingly grounded rom-com.'
– Better Reading
'Warm-hearted and witty, Amy Hutton's Sit, Stay, Love is an ode to love in all its forms – between humans and (adorable) animals, parents and children, best friends and stubbornly oblivious soul mates! Beginning with kittens and ending with kisses, Hutton's writing sparkles with flirty banter, inside jokes, and the odd emotional gut-punch. An ideal fireside or beach read for friends-to-lovers fans, with humour, poignancy, and spiralling sexual tension on every page.'
– Lucy Parker, author of Battle Royal
‘Sit, Stay, Love is fresh, romantic and funny. You’ll want to save the four legged animals – and you’ll fall helplessly in love with the two legged ones. Filled with charm, emotion and sparkling prose, Amy Hutton’s debut is an absolute delight.’
– Penelope Janu, author of Shelter from the Storm
‘This is a page turning jewel of a book with great dialogue, strong characters, and a story that won't let you go. Hard to believe it's a debut. I'll be first in the queue for Amy's next release, hopefully coming soon.’
– Lucy Lever, author of Mystic Ridge
'One of my favourite romances of the year - and it’s an Aussie debut!
Already hanging out for Amy Hutton’s next book!.'
-Jessica, Goodreads
'This would be hands down the best book I have read in a long time. I have read some fabulous novels, but I could really relate to this one on so many levels. It is down to earth, funny at times, and heartbreaking at other times.'
-Lynn Sinclair, Beauty and Lace Book Club
‘With its flirty banter, wholesome undercurrent and loveable animals, this debut novel is the friends-to-lovers story many romance readers crave … Guaranteed to be enjoyed by many, Sit, Stay, Love will appeal to fans of Emily Henry, Beth O’Leary and Tessa Bailey.’
– Books+Publishing
'It was the perfect thing to read at the end of a very long day. If, like me, you’re looking for an enjoyable read to fill the gaping hole that the current day’s lack of romantic comedy films has left in your life, then look no further than Sit, Stay, Love.'
-The AU Review
Sit, Stay, Love is now available in paperback in the UK and the US through your local Amazon. UK can readers can also order through their favourite bookseller. If they don't stock it, ask them to order it in from Simon & Schuster UK.
Sit, Stay, Love will also be available in Hungary, translated into Hungarian. Check your local booksellers for more!