These dogs aren’t the only ones in need of rescue For devoted no-kill shelter worker Kelsey Sutton, rehabbing a group of rescue dogs is a welcome challenge. Working with a sexy ex-military dog handler who needs some TLC himself? That’s a different story. Kurt Crawford keeps his heart locked away from everyone. Well, everyone except the dogs who need his help…and always have his back. But as … help…and always have his back. But as Kurt gets to know the compassionate, beautiful woman he’s been assigned to work with, he can’t help but feel a little puppy love…
Rescue Me Series:
A New Leash on Love (Book 1)
Sit, Stay, Love (Book 2)
What People Are Saying About A New Leash on Love:
“A warm cuddly tale full of dogs, cats, kids, and genuinely likable adults…” —Publishers’Weekly STARRED REVIEW
“Sexy and fun…an irresistible match…” —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 stars, TOP PICK
“A ragtag cast of supporting characters, human and otherwise, shines…” —ForeWord, 5 Stars
“Pet lovers will adore all the animals introduced in Burns’sweet romance.” —Booklist
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Kurt is fresh out of the military and dealing with a few personal issues. At first he wasn’t sure that he wanted anything to do with dogs but one look at the rescues (and Kelsey) and somehow he finds himself right in the middle of the rescue efforts.
Kelsey is one of those good souls that really wants to do good things and that comes through in her work with the dogs. She’s not exactly Snow White but she’s pretty darn close and Kurt finds that her magic works on him too. While exploring his growing attraction to her and helping the dogs get ready for a better life, he also finds himself working through his past.
This is one of those slow burn love stories. There isn’t a lot of conflict, just a couple of people who slowly get to know each other and explore their growing feelings. Sometimes you are looking for something with a little more fireworks and sometimes you just want to have people who can behave in an adult manner with very little drama. It’s a more subtle and gentle story, but no less enjoyable.
**Review given honestly and freely after receipt of an advanced reader copy. This opinion is completely my own and was not influenced in any way.**
Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team
Avid Reader –
3.5 stars
M/F Romance
Triggers: Dog fighting
Kurt and Kelsey are a couple who would seemingly not have very much in common. Kelsey is a very soft-hearted woman who would die for any of the animals in her shelter. She gives everything that she has to them and with that devotion, she also makes an incredible friend. When she is asked to head up a rehabilitation program for a dog fighting ring, she doesn’t hesitate.
Kurt is just coming home from being deployed. He has been a dog handler his entire career and lost many friends. With each loss, a little part of himself was lost too. When he comes home and is asked to help rehabilitate some fighting dogs and get them ready to be adopted, he balks at first. He came home to lose himself in work but wanted to stay away from the dogs.
Kurt and Kelsey’s relationship was very slow burn. They took their time and despite the communicating hang-ups that Kurt has, it seems that Kelsey is very intuitive. However, the love story was not very fluid and seemed at times to drag on for a while. Also, the book was a lot about the dogs and less about the romance. I think that my final issue is that it seemed to end very abruptly.
But, in saying all of that, if you’re a dog lover, you’re going to love the personalities of all of the animals involved. The kindness that each character displays for them is truly admirable. I wonder if Kurt’s longtime friend, Tess, will get her own story next?
Reviewers received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
Man’s best friend becomes his unwitting wingman in this appealingly adorable bundle of heart. Bring on the cuddles, highlight the wisdom and amp up the humor to create an enchanting tale of faith, empathy and romance. Love is a long time coming, but it arrives right on time.
Sit, Stay, Love, book #2 in Debbie Burns Rescue Me series is a wonderful second chance love story and that includes a number of rescued dogs as well as their human keepers. It is filled with lots of love and laughter. The dogs rescued from a dog fighting ring managed to work their way into the main characters’ hearts. And mine too!
This author has told a story of loving, caring and dedicated dog lovers. Anyone who has ever rescued a pet will surely relate. I’m sure all who enjoy a love story with dogs involved will really enjoy this book!