The Seeds of Love

Virginia Evans and her best friend Maggie grew up together. From shy girl and wriggly puppy to confident woman and gentle old soul. Now Maggie must go where Virginia can’t follow. Unless a strange visitor holds the key. A touching tale of woman’s best friend. An excerpt from The Seeds of Love: Virginia Evans sat cross-legged on the cold white-tiled floor, trying to ignore the ache in her heart and her backside. Her sweet dog Maggie, an unknown mix with a blocky head, floppy ears, and shaggy red hair that nearly matched Virginia’s, lay curled up on her thick, green corduroy dog bed that went everywhere with her now. Despite the permanent coating of hair and doggie smell that defied washing, Virginia wished she could share the orthopedic padding. And she didn’t dare nudge her girl. She shifted to a less floor-bruised spot and stared into Maggie’s cloudy brown eyes, hoping for a miracle she knew wouldn’t be coming. Even with the door closed, she heard the familiar din of human, canine, a