Margins
Paws by the Beach book cover 1
Paws by the Beach book cover 2
Paws by the Beach book cover 3
Paws by the Beach
Series · 6 books · 2014-2015

Books in series

Playing for Love book cover
#1

Playing for Love

2014

escape Down Under...and find love in Summer Beach, where cold noses touch warm hearts Sara needs to escape—and an idyllic seaside town on the other side of the world seems like the perfect place. She’d always wanted to visit Australia, but the first thing she meets on the gorgeous, white sand beach is not a kangaroo but a wounded, lost Beagle! Veterinarian, Dr Craig Murray, can’t get the beautiful, curvy American out of his mind. They might come from different cultures—and even speak different “English” sometimes—but he knows they could have a future together. Can he convince Sara that this is more than just a vacation fling? Then Sara discovers that Craig isn’t quite what he seems and the past that she was running away from comes back to haunt her. Now she needs to decide if she can risk it all again for another chance at love… Also listed as Truly, Waggly, Deeply (Paws by the Beach #1): a seaside veterinary romance \* EACH NOVELLA CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE, or read them in order for more fun! Characters you loved from past books often return to delight again in this sweet romance series set in Summer Beach, Australia. - Playing for Love (Summer Beach Vets #1) ~ Sara & Craig - Playing to Win (Summer Beach Vets #2) ~ Ellie & Dan - Playing by Heart (Summer Beach Vets #3) ~ Pippa & Matt - Playing the Fool (Summer Beach Vets #4) ~ Charlie & Todd - Playing Santa (Summer Beach Vets Christmas Special) ~ Holly & Nick
Summer Beach Vets book cover
#2

Summer Beach Vets

2014

escape Down Under... and find love in Summer Beach, where cold noses touch warm hearts! Ellie Monroe doesn't make mistakes. At least, she hasn't made one yet in her climb up the career ladder and she isn't about to start now that she's landed a dream job in a beautiful Australian seaside town on the other side of the Pacific. But when a mischievous chocolate Lab turns her life upside-down, Ellie finds herself meeting handsome veterinarian, Dr Dan O'Brien and wanting to throw caution to the wind for the first time in her life... Dan has never met a woman quite like Ellie before. The workaholic American is sexy, stubborn, uptight, exasperating - and absolutely fascinating. Australians are famous for their relaxed attitude to life - but can Dan convince Ellie that sometimes you need to make mistakes to open your heart to love? \* EACH NOVELLA CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE, or read them in order for more fun! Characters you loved from past books often return to delight again in this sweet romance series set in Summer Beach, Australia. - Playing for Love (Summer Beach Vets #1) ~ Sara & Craig - Playing to Win (Summer Beach Vets #2) ~ Ellie & Dan - Playing by Heart (Summer Beach Vets #3) ~ Pippa & Matt - Playing the Fool (Summer Beach Vets #4) ~ Charlie & Todd - Playing Santa (Summer Beach Vets Christmas Special) ~ Holly & Nick
Playing Santa book cover
#2.5

Playing Santa

2014

escape Down Under this Christmas...and find love in Summer Beach, where cold noses touch warm hearts! Holly stopped believing in Santa Claus long ago... until a house-sitting vacation in Australia rekindles the magic of Christmas. When she rescues a litter of abandoned puppies and meets a handsome veterinarian who captures her heart, she finds herself tempted to give up everything for a chance at love. The last thing billionaire Dr Nick Forrester expected when helping out at the animal hospital was to meet this pretty American. He knows that they belong together - but with malicious gossip and culture clash coming between them, can he convince Holly that all he wants for Christmas is her? \* EACH NOVELLA CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE, or read them in order for more fun! Characters you loved from past books often return to delight again in this sweet romance series set in Summer Beach, Australia. - Playing for Love (Summer Beach Vets #1) ~ Sara & Craig - Playing to Win (Summer Beach Vets #2) ~ Ellie & Dan - Playing by Heart (Summer Beach Vets #3) ~ Pippa & Matt - Playing the Fool (Summer Beach Vets #4) ~ Charlie & Todd - Playing Santa (Summer Beach Vets Christmas Special) ~ Holly & Nick
Playing by Heart book cover
#3

Playing by Heart

2014

A sweet romance for pet lovers - if you love cats and romance, this is the book for you! Pippa is finally returning to her home in Australia after six years overseas. She's looking forward to enjoying some sun, sea and sand, with nothing more exciting on the agenda than a job hunt. But Fate has other ideas—first in the shape of a little stray kitten, then in the form of gorgeous veterinarian Dr Matt Pearson. Fresh from a painful break-up, Matt is very wary of giving his heart again but there's something about Pippa that completely captivates him. When his past catches up with him, Matt is forced to make a choice between playing it safe and taking a gamble on love once more... escape Down Under... and find love in Summer Beach! \* EACH BOOK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE, or read them in order for more fun! Characters you loved from past books often return to delight again in this sweet romance series set in Summer Beach, Australia. - Playing for Love (Summer Beach Vets #1) ~ Sara & Craig - Playing to Win (Summer Beach Vets #2) ~ Ellie & Dan - Playing by Heart (Summer Beach Vets #3) ~ Pippa & Matt - Playing the Fool (Summer Beach Vets #4) ~ Charlie & Todd - Playing Santa (Summer Beach Vets Christmas Special) ~ Holly & Nick
Playing the Fool book cover
#4

Playing the Fool

2014

Charlie is the youngest vet at a busy animal hospital and passionate about her work. She's horrified when an injured baby koala is brought in - and even more horrified when she recognises the handsome stranger who rescued it as her first love. Todd Novak broke her heart once and there's no way she's letting him get under her defences again! Todd can't believe that his friend's little sister has grown up into such a beauty. As a dotcom billionaire, he's used to getting what he wants and suddenly, all he wants is the key to Charlie's heart. But with his playboy reputation and her bitter memories, can he ever convince Charlie to give him a second chance? escape Down Under... and find love in Summer Beach! \* EACH BOOK CAN BE READ AS A STANDALONE, or read them in order for more fun! Characters you loved from past books often return to delight again in this sweet romance series set in Summer Beach, Australia. Playing for Love (Summer Beach Vets #1) ~ Sara & Craig Playing to Win (Summer Beach Vets #2) ~ Ellie & Dan Playing by Heart (Summer Beach Vets #3) ~ Pippa & Matt Playing the Fool (Summer Beach Vets #4) ~ Charlie & Todd Playing Santa (Summer Beach Vets Christmas Special) ~ Holly & Nick
Summer Beach Bride book cover
#5

Summer Beach Bride

Seaside Duet

2015

When Natalie rescues Ben Falco at the beach, she never expects to fall in love with the sexy American rock star. But how can she find happiness with Ben if she can't even face the demons from her past? Meanwhile Sara Monroe is looking forward to a beautiful beach wedding with TV veterinarian heartthrob, Dr Craig Murray. However, with the paparazzi hounding her and a jealous ex-boyfriend on the scene, things are not looking good for her perfect day... Life in the seaside town of Summer Beach, Australia is about to get exciting! (\* Previously published as ''Seaside Duet') This book follows British English spelling and usage. Clean no sex, swearing or strong language / sweet, clean & wholesome romance PAWS BY THE BEACH - a veterinary romance series set in a beautiful seaside town Down Under \* Each book focuses on a different vet at the animal hospital and their search for love. Each can be read as a standalone, but it's more fun to read them in order!

Author

H.Y. Hanna
H.Y. Hanna
Author · 46 books

USA Today bestselling author H.Y. Hanna writes fun cozy mysteries filled with quirky characters, lots of laughs, clever twists—and cats with big personalities! She is known for bringing wonderful settings to life, whether it’s the historic city of Oxford, the beautiful English Cotswolds or the sunny beaches of coastal Florida. After graduating from Oxford University with a BA in Biological Sciences and a MSt in Social Anthropology, Hsin-Yi tried her hand at a variety of jobs including advertising, modelling, teaching English and dog training… before returning to her first love: writing. She worked as a freelance writer for several years and has won awards for her poetry, short stories and journalism. Hsin-Yi was born in Taiwan and has been a globe-trotter all her life—living in a variety of cultures, from Dubai to Auckland, London to New Jersey—but is now happily settled in Perth, Western Australia, with her husband and a rescue kitty named Muesli (who is the real-life inspiration for the feline star of her Oxford Tearoom Mysteries). She loves gardening, has a morbid fear of cockroaches and adds chili to everything she eats! Join her newsletter for a glimpse into her life as an author, sneak previews of upcoming books and notifications of new releases: https://www.hyhanna.com/newsletter

548 Market St PMB 65688, San Francisco California 94104-5401 USA
© 2025 Paratext Inc. All rights reserved
Paws by the Beach