Can an elderly, abandoned Golden Retriever unite two hearts through a common purpose that ignites into a passionate love?After experiencing more than his fair share of war and violence, Gunnery Sergeant Robbie Garcia is ready for a normal civilian life. Recently discharged from the Marines, he returns to Phoenix, searching for something rewarding to do with his life, while also hoping to find a … hoping to find a wife and start a family. During a visit with his lifelong best friend, Robbie spots a picture of his friend’s younger sister. The girl he remembers as an awkward teenager has blossomed into a beautiful, determined woman with impressive plans for the future, who piques his interest and kindles his desire. Could the woman of his dreams have been right in front of him all these years?
Ever since she was a teenager, Gabriela Sanchez has dreamed of two things: dedicating her life to working with animals and marrying Robbie Garcia. She achieved the first when she became a vet tech and was hired by Loving Hearts, and now she wants nothing more than to open her own senior dog sanctuary. However, since Robbie never saw her as anything other than his best friend’s annoying little sister, the second has always been out of her reach. Over the years, Gabby tried to forget Robbie by dating other guys, but her heart never stopped loving him from afar. When they reunite, will all of her fantasies finally be fulfilled?
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I loved this book. It is a great read, very fast and easy to read. I actually read it in one evening, which doesn’t happen for me very often. I loved the storyline and the characters. Will be looking forward to reading many more stories by this author.
This was a short but sweet book. I really enjoyed the storyline and was entertained. What more could you want from a story?
2 people plus a dog equal love!
Hearts Ignite in the Desert is the quintessential romance book. This novella is a very fulfilling quick read about two lonely people and a dog. Robbie who has retired from the military has known Gabby for years because she is his best friend’s sister. She sure has grown up Robbie can’t believe his eyes. Robbie has recently retired from the military and is looking to settle down. When he decides to adopt a dog Gabby is a vet tech at the facility. Their chemistry is off the chart as Gabby finally gets to act of her childhood crush. Julianna Douglas is the supreme story teller as her artful writing and beautiful descriptions urge her readers from beginning to end. As Robbie and Gabby work towards her dream of building a center for senior dogs to live out their lives their relationship continues to grow. I loved this feel good story and I’m sure you will too.
This hot but tasteful story moves as quickly as Robbie and Gabriela’s romance. I would love to read more about Robbie and Gabriela, for such a short story their personalities shined. The addition of Teddy (an elderly dog) and the love bestowed on him tugged at my heartstrings. I recommend this beautiful story to those who love feel good romances .
Gunnery Sergeant Robbie Garcia comes back home after leaving the Marines knowing he wants what his friends have. A loving woman and the hope of family one day. But he never that his best friend little sister just might be the one for him. A sweet story that is worth reading and it’s also worth every minute spent reading it over and over again
this was a short sweet story you will enjoy! he is finally home and wants to start his life with a wife and kids. he sees his best friends sister and wants her bad. read to find out what happens.
Hearts Ignite in the Desert is a short, best friends sister romance.
Recently discharged from the Marine Corps, Robbie Garcia is ready to find his place in the civilian world and settle down to start a family. But first he’s got to find a lucky lady. Imagine his surprise when he’s visiting his best friend Alex and happens across a picture of a very gorgeous Gabriela,
Alex’s younger sister who Robbie basically grew up with.
Gabriela is slowly working towards reaching her two life-long dreams that she’s always wanted. She’s achieved her goal of working with animals and even wants to expand to create a sanctuary for senior dogs. Her last goal is marrying her long-time crush Robbie Garcia…too bad he doesn’t see her as anything more than his best friends little sister.
This story was extremely short, honestly a little too quick and short for my liking.
For Robbie to go from not seeing Gabriela as anything more than a Alex’s sister then to fall in love with her within one date is just a bit too quick. I kind of wish we could’ve gotten to see more with Robbie and Gabriela building their sanctuary or maybe even some about their relationship together beyond the first date.
A really sweet short story about a man who falls for his best friends sister. Who he always thought of as just that until they were both grown. Not to mention dogs! Who can resist dogs?! Loved it!
This is such a sweet story. Gabby, Robbie, and Teddy saw their dreams come true.
A sweet short story full of love and second chances. I really enjoyed the story and I’m a sucker for animals so I really love a good story that has cute dogs in them.
4 out of 5 stars
Recently discharged from the marines Gunnery Sergeant Robbie Garcia returns home , searching for some meaning in his life . When he heads to his best friends house for dinner one night he might of just found the future he is looking for when he sees his best friends sister all grown up . When he sees his future in a picture . Will he be able to see Gabriela and keep his hand off of her and will they together be able to find the future they both want and need.
The characters in this novella are well written , and you will like them all . Gabriela is a sweet woman who knows what she wants . She is strong and sweet at the same time . I liked her . Robbie is sexy and strong , he knows what he wants . They are good characters apart but when they get together they are hot . The character i fell in love with though has to be Teddy , the golden retriever that actually brought them together .
This is a hot little novella , the author takes us on a sexy little adventure . Its just a snippet of what is going on in their lives and how just a picture and a thought could lead to something so good . There are a couple of things that I wish the author would of written more about old dog rescues and maybe just fleshed out the book just a little bit more and let us get to know the characters on a little deeper level . Over all I enjoyed this novella and trust me your kindle might melt when you read this one . So if you want a sexy little novella for you winter reading check it out