One down-on-her-luck dog walker. One irresistible vet with the perfect job offer. Too bad dating a coworker is so not done. Olive’s small-town life is crumbling as fast as an expired dog treat. Her side business is facing some fierce competition from a stuck-up dog walker and her part-time job as a barista hardly pays enough to cover the rent. Moving back home is out of the question, since her … out of the question, since her parents have turned her old bedroom into an exclusive hamster hotel.
For veterinarian Lewis, moving to Old Pine Cove with his dog Archie is the fresh start he’s been craving. He’s convinced breathing new life into the animal clinic will help him forget the big mess he left behind in Britain.
But then an accident lands Olive a job at his clinic, and before long, they’re stealing dreamy glances at each other over the treatment table.
Too bad true-to-his-word Lewis has sworn never to date an employee again…
In For a Treat is a sweet romantic comedy and part of the Old Pine Cove series. All books in this series share the same setting, but each book features a different couple.
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In For a Treat by Sophie-Leigh Robbins is a fantastic ending to a beautiful series.
Will Olive and Lewis get together?
Olive
Olive is the main female lead who is not in a good place when we first pop into her life. She is a dog walker, tarot card reader for dogs, and at times a barista. Along with living at home. Well, until her parents kick her out of the house. Olive is now living in a studio apartment and trying to live on “her own.” She is an amazing young lady who is trying to do a lot of things while not letting Melissa get in her way.
What I like about her is that Olive stands up for herself when no one thinks that she will. I love that Olive does what she wants to do with her life, no matter what some people think. Another thing I like about her is that when Melissa is moving in on her dog walking territory, she doesn’t let it phase her.
Lewis
Lewis is from England and is now the new vet for Old Pine Cove. He has significant trust issues thanks to what happened in England, and it makes him a bit apprehensive about trying anything new now, like dating Olive. Lewis is a great guy, but he is still carrying some old baggage that keeps him from seeing things.
What I like about him is that Lewis knows when he messes up and tries to fix it to the best of his ability. He is a great veterinarian and is even willing to pretend that he is seeing an imaginary creature for a little girl.
Five Stars
I am giving In For a Treat by Sophie-Leigh Robbins, a five-star rating. This story had me from the very beginning. I love this last couple a lot. Probably just as much as I do of the couples in book one and book two. Ms. Robbins has done a fantastic job, and I can’t wait to read more books from her.
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Until the next time,
Karen the Baroness
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Sweet Romance | Romantic Comedy
You are certainly in for a treat if you chose to read this book! I absolutely LOVED it! I laughed quite a bit and adored each character (even the secondary ones). Sophie-Leigh Robbins is a new to me author, but you can guarantee that I’ll be starting the series from the beginning because of how much I enjoyed this one! Small towns and quirky characters are among my favorite things in books and that’s exactly what I got here! Bravo, Sophie! You have made a new fan right here! I can’t wait to read more.
The storyline was well written, the plot flowed smoothly from page to page and the characters were created with such great detail and depth that I was totally engaged until the turn of the very last page!
In For a Treat. What can I say? It was fun, sweet, funny, romantic, and so much fun. Oh wait, I already said fun. But it truly was such a fun read. I immediately loved Olive and Lewis and loved their instant connection—even though it took awhile for them to act on it. Getting there was the fun part.
I’ve read the other two books in this series and loved them both as well! I fell in love with the community and the characters after reading the first book and really enjoy my trips back to Old Pine Grove.
I highly recommend this book and in fact, this whole series! They are sweet reads that will capture your heart. Believe me, you are in for a treat when you read In For a Treat.
I loved In For a Treat! This is a wonderful sweet romance. The characters are great. They are quirky and fun. I love the banter between Olive and Lewis. I liked the some of the secondary characters as well, including cute dogs. This is a fun book. It is well written and detailed. It is engaging and keeps you interested until the end. I really enjoyed reading In For a Treat.
I thought this was a really fun, sweet, light read. The character of the dog walker was quirky and she didn’t take herself too seriously.
-‘She locked eyes with me. “I like silly. I love silly, even. The world’s too serious for my taste.”’-
Olive isn’t everyone’s favourite person as made clear by Melissa who starts up a new dog walking business and tries to steal all of Olive’s clients – old and new.
-‘“You’re new in town, so there’s no way you could’ve known, but Olive here is a bit… weird. I mean, look at her outfit. Don’t you think that costume is something a six-year-old would wear? Plus, she claims to be a tarot card reader. Are you sure you trust a hippie like that with your dog?”’-
Good thing the new British vet sees past all of Melissa’s fluff and gives Olive a chance, or she might find herself with difficulties making ends meet. And since her parents turned her old room into a hamster hotel… she’d have an even harder time finding a place to live.
Lewis is trying to start a whole new life after a bad breakup. He’s certainly caught the eye of just about every female in the small town. He’s taken over the vet clinic from the retired previous owner and is looking forward to a fresh start. But did he bite off more than he can chew in this small town?
This is definitely a fun, romantic comedy. It is fast-paced with likeable characters. The story keeps developing throughout so it doesn’t get stale, which keeps it interesting. It is part of a series with recurring characters but can easily be read as a stand-alone. I recommend it.
The title sure says it all I had a great time and was highly entertaining with each turn of the page. The characters are well developed and engaging and the storyline flowed smoothly from beginning to the end.
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This book is just as sweet, funny, and charming as the other stories in this series – though it might be my new favorite. I mean, how can you beat a hamster hotel?!
The title says it all! You are definitely in for a treat if you decide to read this book. Filled with laughs and quirky moments, this is a great feel-good book that had me hooked from the first page. It’s a well written book and the storyline flowed smoothly. The character development was great. Olive and Lewis are an adorable couple and so easy to fall in love with. The couple had an instant connection and great chemistry. Sophie-Leigh Robbins is a new to me author, but I loved this book so much I can guarantee I will be going back to read the first 2 books in this series! I’m so glad I have a new author to follow!
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