Amy Woods

This was such a fun, sweet read of a book. I like how June and Ethan were brought together. You can't go wrong with puppies. Plus, June and Ethan made a cute couple. Although, they took things slow in the beginning. Yet, I can't blame Ethan as he really got his heart broken in a bad way. However with him being guarded and not giving into his attraction to June in the first few moments that he met her, made the connection that they shared that more real. I met a few people of Peach Leaf, Texas and from the descriptions I was able to get a brief image of what the town looked like. It seems like a very charming place to reside. Puppies, romance, charm, what more could you ask for in Puppy Love for the Veterinarian.… (mehr)

Very good book. Avery has come home after serving as a medic in the army. She suffers from survivor's guilt after losing her best friend, plus flashbacks and nightmares from everything she experienced. She lives with her brother and his family and works on their farm during the day, and tries to hold it together at night. One night she awakens after one episode to find herself in a ditch on a country road. Isaac and his dog Jane find Avery that night. He is immediately drawn, not just to her beauty but also to the spirit he senses under all her pain.

I really liked both Avery and Isaac. He is a sweet and sensitive man who is happy with the place he has found in his life, but he is looking for more. Having grown up in a less than happy household, he has dreams of making his own family with a woman he loves, giving his children the kind of life he didn't have. He carries some guilt of his own, having lost his older brother to PTSD induced suicide. In his work now, he tries to match veterans with dogs that can provide the kind of help his brother needed and didn't get. I loved the way that he recognized what was happening to Avery the night they met and was able to help her through it. He recognizes his attraction to her, but initially tries to resist, believing that she's not ready for a relationship.

Avery is hurting and feels like a burden to her brother and his family. She also feels like a hollow shell of her former self, but doesn't know how to overcome it. I liked the way that she tried to do everything right, from attending her therapy sessions to avoiding the alcohol that she fears could become a crutch. She is wary of Isaac when she first meets him, but is soon drawn to his kindness and matter-of-fact acceptance of her issues.

I loved the development of their relationship. They connected quickly, thanks to their unorthodox meeting. Thanks to his familiarity with her issues, Isaac is determined to help her the way he hadn't been able to help his brother. I really enjoyed his happiness at bringing together Avery and the dog Foggy. Working with the dog brought them closer together and the attraction between them grew. Things go along quite well until Avery has an episode that runs up against one of Isaac's fears. His outburst was hurtful to Avery and caused her to question what they felt for each other. Isaac has to face his own fears or risk losing the happiness he's found with Avery.

I really liked having a story with a female vet who has issues instead of the usual male vet rescued by the love of a woman. I loved the use of the dogs and seeing what a difference they made. I especially liked that Foggy wasn't the usual lab/German shepherd/ golden retriever type of dog, and was a rescued from a shelter, mutt variety of pooch. Both dogs were adorable. I also liked the added bit with the local merchant who wanted to help, and his reasons for doing so.… (mehr)

Good story. Sam was stunned to hear from a college one night stand that she had given birth to his daughter. He is determined to find her and be part of her life. He finds her living with her aunt and has to decide the best way to proceed. Lucy has devoted her life to her niece and the observatory. She doesn't know why Sam is in Peach Leaf, but he's come to her rescue with the observatory and he and Shiloh have bonded, so she'll accept his presence for now.

Sam doesn't want to tell them who he is until he's gotten a chance to know them. As he arrives in the middle of a crisis at the observatory's restaurant, it's the perfect way for him to slip into their lives. Meeting Shiloh blows him away. He feels an immediate connection with Shiloh and wants to do everything he can for her. He's attracted to Lucy right away, but tries to resist as it would only complicate things further. He's drawn to the passion she has for her work and the passion he sees under the surface in the woman. He soon realizes that he's falling for her, and that revealing his connection to Shiloh could jeopardize the relationship growing between them.

Lucy is more comfortable amid the stars than around men. She's had a couple of relationships that haven't worked out and has decided that men are something she doesn't need in her life. Her life is full enough with her work and her niece. She's wary of Sam when he first arrives, feeling that it's too good to be true when he's exactly what she needs at the cafe and he takes to Shiloh. She's attracted to him, but worries about what would happen if she gives in to it. The temptation grows as she begins to trust him and open up to him about her past and fears and dreams. Discovering his deception makes her doubt herself again when it comes to relationships.

I really liked Sam's determination to be part of Shiloh's life. He shows an amazing amount of sensitivity to her and her emotions. I also liked the way that he loved Lucy just the way she was, even when he didn't understand what she was talking about. I really liked that he was determined to fight for her love. Lucy's wariness was understandable, but it really worked against her with Sam. I did like the way she was able to see the truth of her feelings at the end, and gathered the courage to talk about them. Though they declared their love early in their relationship, I loved the way the epilogue showed that they took the time to really get to know each other.… (mehr)