A novel of a young woman who, despite knowing nothing about animals, signs herself up for dog training school at the Sanctuary, where she discovers that rescue can find even the most hopeless among us and that friends come in all shapes, sizes and breeds.

Charlotte Heath is married to the scion of the powerful Heath family. When she spies her husband bending to kiss another woman in the village square, impulsive Charlotte heads her horses straight out of town. Upon arriving at The Beechmont Hotel, Charlotte finds that the Beechmont is a rather unique institution where a different kind of hospitality awaits the all-female clientele.