🐾 A Love Triangle? Absolutely.

Yes, everyone — Marley is a real dog. He’s my dog, my inspiration, and today we’re celebrating his birthday. So if Ruby fell head‑over‑heels for him… honestly, who could blame her?

My sweet Marley is the inspiration behind the entire Ruby & Landon trilogy. In the books, he belongs to Landon, but in real life he’s my dog — the heartbeat behind this trilogy and the reason Ruby and Landon’s world feels so real.

And today is his actual birthday, so we’re showering him with all the love he deserves. 🎉🐶💛

Is Marley in the middle?

Honestly… maybe. And he loves every second of it.

This is what he looked like as a pup — truly, who could resist this face?

I love sharing the real pieces of my world that sneak into my stories, and Marley is one of the biggest. I’d love to hear your thoughts — do you enjoy seeing the real‑life inspirations behind fictional characters? Or maybe you have a furry friend of your own you want to gush about.

Tell me your stories. I’m all ears.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARLEY! We all love you!

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