Third and Long: Special Edition

Rebecca Minelga

Jun 2026 · Liminal Publishing · Narrated by Salem Arbuckle

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8 hr 50 min

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A sweet, sports romance where love is a four-legged word

Trauma survivor, Abby Barclay, finds purpose in her life with her therapy dog, Gen, helping terminally ill children and their families deal with pain and loss. When a playground accident brings nine-year-old Dylan into her life, even Abby is surprised at the depth of the bond between the boy and her dog. Her relationship with him – as well as with his divorced father, Scott – soon grows into something beyond professional.

Threatened by Abby and Gen's close relationship with Dylan, Scott's ex-wife reopens their custody arrangement, forcing Scott to decide between his son and the woman he loves. To make matters worse, Gen receives a devastating prognosis.

As Abby weighs losing Scott, Dylan, and her beloved dog, she must decide whether loving anyone is worth the risk and whether she can find the courage to go on even if she loses everything.

Special Edition now includes three additional bonus scenes and a sneak peek at False Start, Book 2 of Paw Prints on My Heart.

Awards:

Finalist - Indie Ink Awards: Mental Health Representation and Side Character MVP

Nominee - Washington State Book Awards

A sweet, sports romance where love is a four-legged word Trauma survivor, Abby Barclay, finds purpose in her life with her therapy dog, Gen, helping terminally ill children and their families deal with pain and loss. When a playground accident brings nine-year-old Dylan into her life, even Abby i...

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About the author

Rebecca Minelga is an author and speaker who uses the power of words to navigate the liminal spaces between who we are and who we are becoming. She raises Guide Dog Puppies and two sons - in that order - with her husband just north of Seattle. When not writing, she can be found working with her Therapy Dog Santana, open water swimming in her local lake, or traveling the world on an adventure!

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