What could possibly be better than fluffy and gentle Goofy Newfies? How about if some playful and adorable Itty Bitty Kitties join in the fun? This heartwarming read features two books that have it all… wagging tails, lighthearted laughs, adorable animal antics, and all of the positive, happy feelings you crave. It even squeezes in two sweet romances. Whether you are a dog person, a cat person, … romances.
Whether you are a dog person, a cat person, or someone who has always wondered what all of the fuss is about, this book is a feel-good read that will leave you smiling and appreciating your favorite pet.
Grab The Pet Set Duet today because you deserve more fun, happiness, and cuddles in your life! Which side will you choose? #TeamDog or #TeamCat?
PS. From Rascal, the dog: “Why is the dog vs. cat debate even a thing? Dogs love their hoomans more than anything. Cats barely tolerate their peeple, and they like to play scratchy-bleedy games. No, thank you!”
PPS. From Morty, the cat: “I won’t even touch on that dumb dog’s atrocious spelling. Cats are obviously more intelligent and have more discerning tastes than dogs. Silly old dogs will love anyone unconditionally, but you have to earn a cat’s love. Cats rule and dogs drool… literally.”
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The Pet Set Duet by Ann Omasta was a great read. This set included Goofy Newfies and Itty Bitty Kitty. I enjoyed both stories and following Van, Lily, Julia and Derek. I absolutely loved reading these stories. These were great stories for everyone, no matter if your a dog lover or a cat lover.
The Pet Set Duet: Goofy Newfies & Itty Bitty Kitties
By: Ann Omasta
Narrated by: Audra Cook
If you like furry friends, this book is for you! It’s two couples in one, giving us those that love dogs and those that love cats. We start with Lily, who’s husband just died. Her neighbor’s dog keeps breaking in, and from there we meet Donovan, the Newfoundland puppies and an array of quirky characters.It’s a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. Next we have Julia and Derek. These two are centered around kittens, though the story is more about the people. Julia is hard to warm up to, but I think her character is meant to be that way. Derek is sweet and if you love cats, you will love this one. The tie between the two books is connected with Julia and Donovan and gives the combination some cohesiveness. It’s a sweet, fun and furry listen.
Audra Cook gives a great performance for this duet. She is very talented, and I love to listen to her. She has a great array of voices, and adds a lot to the stories with her ability to connect to the characters. It was a joy to hear her.
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Two sweet fun lighthearted stories about a family. The first story flows right into the second without a ripple. The characterization was terrific and the unique yet true to life reactions to the various animals are great. A terrific story for all ages.
I recieved a free Audible copy of this story in exchange for a honest review.
This is a well written, heart-warming trilogy. There are lots of laugh out loud moments and sweet romances.
I don’t think you need to be a pet owner or animal lover to enjoy the humour and heart in the different stories.
I am not a fan of cats or rabbits at all but I did enjoy the stories. Love dogs and stories about dogs and I always enjoy Ms Omasta’s books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Pet Set Duet: Goofy Newfies & Itty Bitty Kitties is a two-book release from the Pet Set series. The stories in this series do need to be read in the order of release.
Goofy Newfies: Lily is an author whose husband has recently been killed in a car accident. Then the journal article she wrote for herself, accidently got put in the wrong folder on her computer, her editor published it, and it went viral. Now, she’s a social-media, modern-day Cruella DeVille. She didn’t expect to meet the vet tech, Van, from next door. The cute vet tech… but she had to return the puppy that wiggled it’s way under the fence and in her kitty door.
Itty Bitty Kitties: Remember Van? Well, his cousin Julia has found herself in the family way, but the family isn’t supporting her. Van has invited her to come visit while she sorts it all out. Then Lily’s house burns down, and Derek is the fireman assigned to investigate after the fire is put out. While there may not be any more sparks at the house, there are definitely sparks between Derek and Julia. Too bad she’s seeing green anytime Lily needs to speak to Derek.
Not to worry, everything works out. That’s my favorite thing about romance, or books in general. Life is fair in books. Not so much in real life, right. In the end, I close the book with a smile and a wish to return.
I loved both of these stories. I loved that the second story was a continuation and built upon the relationships begun in the first, not that each just held the other’s characters as secondary players. There is a real sense of community in that building together. I hope there will be more in this series. What other fun pets will come? Llama Drama? A Horse, of Course?
Narration: Audra Cook is a wonderful narrator. She speaks clearly and gives appropriate drama to the situations of the characters. It was like listening to a dear friend tell a favorite story.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted audiobook copy via getfreeaudiobooks, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: GOOFY NEWFIES & ITTY BITTY KITTIES
Series: The Pet Set #1
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance
Recommended for: 16
Listenability: OK for ears
Received from: Ann Omasta (as an Audible gifted copy)
Goofy Newfies
I’m not sure quite what to call this book. It’s not what I usually expect from a romance since the relationship between the people was almost secondary in the story to the relationships with the pets. But, for anyone who’s ever been owned by a pet, that’s probably not surprising – our furry friends make all the decisions. Reading this book during the holiday season feel kind of appropriate. It has nothing to do with Christmas, but it has the feeling of redeeming the Grinch. Lily is a very Grinch-ly character at the beginning of the book. But once Van and the puppies are done with her, it’s easy to see how her heart’s grown several sizes.
Itty Bitty Kitties
This story seems to pick up fairly shortly after the end of the first book, and it feels like it was a bit more focused on the people than the pets than in that previous one. It took me quite a while to warm up to Julia. Even giving her the benefit of the doubt for raging hormone swings, she comes across as a Mean Girl, and in my mind, I was getting ready to steer Derek away from her. In much the same way that Lily’s heart grew during “Goofy Newfies”, Julia learns the value of having an open heart and forgiveness. By the end of the book, I loved her too. Not as much as I loved the fur balls, mind you, but love just the same. The love notes from the pets are the cutest things I’ve ever read – I could be convinced to read a whole book of just those.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
Goofy Newfies #1- Warning this book will hurt you! It’s been awhile since I belly laughed my way through a book. Every page had me rolling on the floor till my sides ached. The storylines are cute and interesting. I liked all the characters, some were actually cute and interesting and furry; the humans were likable and nice to have as neighbors.
Of everyone had their own personalities, whether two or four legged. This is a sweet, clean, wholesome read and it’s perfect for a kids’ bedtime story. I luckily got to chain read the second book. Not only was it great to read a good humor and love filled story, but it was well edited. 5*
Itty Bitty Kitties #2 – This book is almost as funny as Goofy Newfies. There still are plenty of belly laughs, but there’s a touch of gravity with a couple of issues. We’re still in the same neighborhood, just next door and with two new, scratch that, eight new main characters. Again there are the interesting storylines, interesting characters with a variety of personalities, and interesting happenings that are only to be expected.
While this book would still work for a bedtime story, there are parts I would skip over depending on the ages of the kiddos. I contacted the author to review this book and received it through Booksprout. 5*
Absolutely loved! The characters and the dogs and cats. Puppies and kitties. What’s not to love? Sweet must read! I was Laughing so hard and so much. Kiddo even had to read and she actually read! She’s in high school and adaptive reading so her reading and sticking to and finishing is a miracle! Thanks for that 🙂
Goofy Newfies is the first story about Lily, a writer whose husband has passed away, and Van, her next door neighbor with a litter of Newfies for which he is finding loving homes. Lily is not an animal lover but is stuck with her husband’s cat. When one of the Newfie pups keeps finding his way into her house, she soon finds herself in love with the little Rascal. As she keeps returning the dog to Van, the two find themselves in love. Itty Bitty Kitties, the second book, is the sequel of the first book in which we find Julia, an unwed expectant mother and her cat coming to live with her cousin Van who has also kept one of the Newfie pups. When Lily’s house catches fire, a handsome firefighter named Derek comes to the rescue. Sparks fly. Julia and Derek are enameled with each other. Add in the animals and it’s raining cats and dogs. These stories are a delight, full of romance and warm fuzzies. They are a quick read and sure to leave a smile on your face. Great job!
My thirteenth read from author Ann Omasta. After having read Aloha Baby & planning on reading the rest of the Escape Series books I found myself side-tracked by The Pet Set Duet: Goofy Newfies & Itty Bitty Kitties. Another, cozyish in nature, short entertaining and well-written read from her. Having read Books 1 & 2 in The Pet Set next up will be book 3, Funny Bunnies: A sweet Opposites Attract Romance Novelette. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
More for a teenager type romance. Not much steam, passion between characters
The characters were not that likable and story was pretty lame the puppies were adorable