Two novels I've read recently that were very good, and you might want to check out other books by these authors, are:
The Absence of Nectar by Kathy Hepinstall
Perfida by Judith Rossner
And a WONDERFUL non-fiction book I just read is Merle's Door, by Ted Kerasote. It's about his dog, Merle. Best dog book ever!
Thank you, I will look at those in B&N and I do really love dog books too. :-)
Thanks, Auntie Mame. The books have been added to my list.