Where can you turn when the world turns against you? When Elizabeth Barnes’ life fell apart she never imagined that she’d be rescued by a new friend on four paws. The plan was simple: Elizabeth would ignore the fact that she was unjustly fired from her dream job, fly across the pond to settle an unexpected inheritance in her father’s home country and quickly return to reclaim her position among … her position among the Silicon Valley elite.
But when Elizabeth stumbles upon an abandoned puppy, she’s shocked to realize that her brief trip to England might turn into an extended stay. Her strict itinerary is upended completely by the pup’s dogged devotion, and soon the loveable puppy helps her to connect with a tight-knit community of new friends on two legs and four, from the aunt and uncle she didn’t know existed, to a grumpy coffee shop owner to two very opinionated sheep. Along the way Elizabeth is confronted by long-kept family secrets, hard truths about her former life and a new romance that might lead her to question everything she knows about love. Because sometimes rescue magic happens on both ends of the leash.
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Dollycas’s Thoughts
I needed a change of pace in my reading and picking up this book was the perfect choice.
Elizabeth Barnes was flying high until she wasn’t. Fired from a job she loved she was at loose ends until she finds out she had family she knew nothing about and an inheritance to boot. We follow Elizabeth across the pond as she settles her father’s affairs. She had planned just a quick trip so she can get back home and find new employment. But a cute little homeless puppy has her extending her stay. She starts to feel at home in this unique community especially when she feels a romantic spark with one of the town’s residents. Finding her family and learning the truth about her father’s distancing while learning some truths about herself could change her life.
It was the cover that really caught my attention. As a mom to two border collie/blue heeler mixes, one who looks a bit like the dog on the cover, I just couldn’t say no to those eyes. What I found between the covers was delightful.
Elizabeth was a workaholic driven by likes and clicks who was forced to slow down upon arrival to the English countryside with limited internet access. She doesn’t adjust easily but finds several things to fill her time including a border collie mix pup and a handsome co-owner of a local brewery. She also takes on a huge task for her newly-found uncle that reveals something they have in common. All the characters in the book are well crafted and really evolve over the course and right up to the end of the story. The story has a slow build so readers really get to know the wonderful people of Fargrove.
Ms. Shade finds a great balance between family life, romance and some lovable 4 legged creatures. All the twists are so well-plotted. The story feels much more based in reality than other romantic comedies I have read of late. The author also describes each setting so clearly, and there are many. I felt like I was getting a bird’s eye view of all of the action, walking right along in my wellies taking in everything the setting had to offer.
This story gave me the warm and fuzzies. This book actually rescued me and gave me a nice break from some things I was dealing with. Thank you, Ms. Shade, for the Perfect Escape.
This wonderfully fabulous romcom by professional dog trainer (and wrangler on the annual puppy bowls)is a MUST READ! This story made me want to move to the English countryside and find a village just like Fargrove.
We meet Elizabeth, recently fired after saying something somewhat inappropriate on live TV. She is a bit lost now, in San Francisco trying to figure out her next steps, when a supposed Uncle she’s never heard of contacts her about some land that belongs to her and would she like to come see it? Why not, she doesn’t have anything else to do…
So she takes off for Fargrove, UK, a sweet town west of London and meets her deceased father’s brother Rowan and his wife and their friends. Elizabeth has been a social media junkie and has a come-apart at the lack of cell towers and signals. Nevertheless, she is rescued by an abandoned border collie mix puppy and the two become inseparable. But, she gets a call from a major corporation back in the US and has to decide what is right for her. And there’s also a sexy and handsome guy who is becoming quite irresistible as well.
I LOVED this story, I laughed, I cried and I couldn’t wait to share it with my besties!
One of those books you can’t put down. Sweet story for the dog, happy everafter reader.
Simplistic, predictable plot, dependent on two romances. Unrealistic.
Loved this book! If you bond with dogs, you will understand.
This was truly a delightful read. Anyone who loves dogs would enjoy this wonderful book
I enjoyed the book very much
When you just need a fun book to read with a cute story! It’s very fast reading.
This was definitely a keep. Such a great and moving story. The heroine isn’t really likable at the begining but she matures, thankfully.
I disliked the shallow main character from the first chapter and never warmed up to her. I paused in my reading twice to read other, far more interesting books and now, having returned to it a third time, I am still completely disengaged. I’m just writing this particular book off.
I can’t recommend ‘Who Rescued Who.’ It isn’t necessary to like all major or lead characters, I’ve read a number of books in which I wasn’t a fan of the characters, but the plot, the setting or the progress of the dramatics kept me reading to the end and to satisfaction. Not the case here.
Don’t sell this main character short. There is more depth than first thought. Great dogs too.
Loved this book so much ! Didn’t want the story to end. Read it. You will enjoy !
Character development. Heroine starts as a stiff, uncaring vengeful person who starts to change when she meets an uncle she had never heard of. She discovers caring, loving aunt and uncle who encourage her to meet people, try painting again. Dogs, cats, animals in general frighten her. She’s never really had a friend before. All this changes in a small village in England. It was a joy to see her change and develop to being a whole person.
Great book.
Enjoyed this book and the characters were interesting.
I am not finished just yet but I think it is time we’ll spent. I love that Elizabeth is learning to love and tolerate the animals as well as “ coming out of her shell”.
This was a great book till the end thenmore reasons for the decision the main character made.
Wonderful story. You can always find a place to call home
Cute story who doesn’t like a puppy in the mix
Very cute book!
A fun book to read!