Echoing the novels of Mary Alice Monroe, Allie Larkin, and Holly Robinson, this charming debut novel tells the unforgettable story of a rescue dog that helps a struggling young outsider make peace with the past.
Addie Andrews is living a life interrupted. Tragedy sent her fleeing from Chicago to the shelter of an unexpected inheritance—her beloved aunt’s somewhat dilapidated home in Eunice, … Eunice, Arkansas, population very tiny. There she reconnects with some of her most cherished childhood memories. If only they didn’t make her feel so much!
People say nothing happens in small towns, but Addie quickly learns better. She’s got an elderly next door neighbor who perplexingly dances outside in his underwear, a house needing more work than she has money, a best friend whose son uncannily predicts the weather, and a local drug dealer holding a massive grudge against her.
Most surprising of all, she’s got a dog. But not any dog, but a bedraggled puppy she discovered abandoned, lost, and in desperate need of love. Kind of like Addie herself. She’d come to Eunice hoping to hide from the world, but soon she discovers that perhaps she’s finding the way back—to living, laughing, and loving once more.
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This story has some of my favorite tropes–inheriting an old house and fixing it up. Learning about the past history of the occupant. A slow building love story. A journey of healing and self-awareness. A mystery and some suspense.
Addie Andrews left Chicago after a personal tragedy and went to the very small town of Eunice, Arkansas when she inherited her great aunt’s home. She doesn’t plan to stay long but when she rescues a pit bull puppy and goes to the vet, she winds up making a friend. As weeks turn to months, both Addie and her new puppy begin to heal.
I’m a sucker for an animal story and this one drew me in from the beginning. It was well-written with well-rounded characters, some of whom you’ll like and others you won’t. Full of action and intrigue, this story will have you guessing along the way. It does have a HEA but it doesn’t come easy which makes it all the better. I highly recommend this book.
A wonderful heart warming book.
IT WAS OK, BUT I EXPECTED MORE ABOUT THE DOG.
I would have given it a five had there not been more sexual material than needed. It was a distraction.
Great read!
Easy, fun read. Tension reliever!
This novel tells the unforgettable story of a rescue dog that helps a struggling young outsider make peace with the past.
Addie Andrews moved from her home in Chicago after a tragedy strikes. She moves to a small town in Arkansas to an inheritance – her beloved aunt’s somewhat dilapidated home. There she reconnects with some of her most cherished childhood memories. If only they didn’t make her feel so much!
Most surprising of all, she rescues a bedraggled puppy she discovered abandoned, lost, and in desperate need of love. Kind of like Addie herself.
Warning: There is a disturbing description of a dogfight in the story, but it is an integral part of the story.
Fluff. Fun and easy read if needing VERY light fare.
The book was ok, not great, but a quick read. It wasn’t what I thought it would be when I purchased it.
A call to action……continues to still happen…a change is needed
I like how she cared about this poor dog.
You will not want to put this book down until the end. The characters are engaging and funny. Great story.
Simply romance type book, didn’t hold my interest.
I enjoyed the story and looked forward to picking up where I left off. The characters were simple, yet realistic, the plot was somewhat predictable but with a twist or turn or two and it ended happily. Didn’t disappoint.
This book is a very good read. I highly recommend it
Easy read for dog lovers.
Violence against dogs does not make a good read.
Interesting.
A good quick read.