“Made unique by characters that steal your heart (including one of the best dog characters in the history of fiction), A Heartbeat at My Feet is a masterfully woven love story set within the panorama of modern Italy. Kristin Judd’s elegant yet comedic blend will pull you into the story until you find it impossible to put down this book.” —Sue Harrison, international bestselling author of Mother Earth Father Sky and The Midwife’s Touch

“A Heartbeat at My Feet is at once a sumptuous travelogue, an irrepressible dog’s tale (tail?), and a voyage of self-discovery. Empty-nester Josie finds herself in Italy alone and brokenhearted when her husband leaves her for another woman and a long-planned romantic vacation becomes a solo trip. Impulsively adopting a scruffy terrier named Cicero from the ruins of Pompeii, Josie begins picking up the pieces of her heart as she journeys from Sorrento to Naples to Capri, unaware that Cicero is trailing the ghost of his former owner…who has his own plans for Josie’s future, and sets Cicero to matchmaking. Josie’s lovable warmth contrasts delightfully with Cicero’s acerbic commentary—I would have happily followed this adorable duo all over Italy. Pour yourself a prosecco, put the pasta on to boil, and lose yourself to the Tuscan delight of Kristin Judd’s latest!” —Kate Quinn

“Sun, sea, gelato, and limoncello form a backdrop to this heartwarming tale in which a betrayed woman and a bereaved terrier form a bond. Cicero is a true original: a wise old soul who understands the meaning of life better than most humans and doesn’t hesitate to let his opinions be known. This is a page-turner of a story about second chances, about learning to love again—and about trusting the instincts of our canine companions.” —Gill Paul, author of Scandalous Women