Outfoxed — Melinda Metz

A charming small town that's home to a quirky assortment of characters -- and one very special fox -- is the setting for this uplifting story of second chances and new beginnings from beloved author Melinda Metz. 

The town of Fox Crossing, Maine, has something special -- a legendary fox with a knack for bringing fortune, love, and happiness to anyone lucky enough to see it. . . .

THESE TOWNSFOLK MAY THINK THEY'RE PRETTY SMART

Victoria Michaud has lived in Fox Crossing her entire life without encountering the fabled fox. And then, on the day of her thirtieth birthday, she spots a beautiful, golden-eyed vixen . . . right before she also recognizes Bowen Gower, the guy who made her high school years hell. So much for good luck. Victoria already has enough to deal with, between running her Junk & Disorderly antique store and refereeing her divorced, still-bickering parents.

BUT IT TAKES A SLY FOX TO SHOW THEM THE WAY

There are a lot of things Bowen doesn't remember about growing up in this town on the Appalachian trail, and some he's chosen to forget. Back to settle his grandfather's estate, Bowen soon realizes it won't be easy to make amends to those he wronged. But he's eager to convince Victoria to give him another chance.

 It'll take some doing -- and perhaps more luck than one fox sighting can provide. Then again, sometimes one look is all you need . . .
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