I'll be honest. At first I didn't think I could get into this book. However, I read a few more chapters and the hilarity that ensued, with the tongue in cheek manner the author approached by the story suddenly grabbed me. After that, I was a lost cause. I couldn't stop reading, or laughing.

The situation that the author has given us is one that is very unique, but also exceptionally realistic. Those of us who are pet owners know just how easy it is to fall in love with them and want to do anything for them, anything to keep them. I loved how it was approached. It very much made the two of them come at the situation on equal footing, both believing they were right, and neither wanting anything but the best for Buffle (Buster/Waffle). I liked that they were both fighting for the same thing, and the more they fought the closer they got, without even noticing.

The two mains were really cute. They were both strong-willed, caring, passionate and cheeky. When they clash, it makes the situation hilarious, as they are two perfectly matched people, who just sling things at each other, without realizing how silly they are being. I love that they are both oblivious to the obvious, that they could and should be together, but both is too busy pointing out that the other needs a partner.

Buffle adds so much to the story as well. He has a spunky personality and you can tell he is very intuitive. He sees what is between them and he also noticed how silly they are acting, and his actions then add to just how awkwardly funny the situations and encounters are.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this story, and highly recommend it both if you are a pet lover and if you are in the mood for a ligh-hearted, funny read.

**I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. ( )

If you are looking for a romantic comedy that will keep you in stitches, than look no further, You Can Have My Heart, But Don't Touch My Dog by the sister author team of Dixie Cash is the one for you!

Twice divorced Sandi Walker is a devout pet lover and owner of a gourmet pet food bakery in Midland, Texas. Disillusioned with love, she turns her affections to being a foster pet parent to abused and unwanted animals. When a stray dog appears at her alley door, she doesn't hesitate to take him in, name him Waffle, and give him a permanent home.

Nick Conway is the general manager of the Flying C Ranch. He recently lost his dog named Buster, and he has heartbrokenly searched all over for him with no luck. Nick unexpectedly meets Sandi when he goes to a pet grooming shop to get a new puppy. Little does Nick know that Sandy has found his dog, and she has claimed him for her own!

Sparks fly between Nick and Sandi, but a little issue of loving the same dog causes a conflict that only the matchmaking skills of the Domestic Equalizers and Cupid himself can resolve!

In You Can Have My Heart, But Don't Touch My Dog, the sister author team of Dixie Cash weaves a delightfully entertaining romantic comedy that is so much fun to read. You can't help but get drawn into Sandi and Nick's story, it has a wonderful mixture of humor, drama, and romance that will appeal to pet lovers and fans of romantic comedies.

I loved the spark of attraction and the witty banter between Sandi and Nick, and when you add in the mutual love for their pets, and the crazy drama that ensues with the matchmaking help of the domestic equalizers, this fun story has a sweet mixture of romance and laugh-out-loud moments that definitely will put a smile on your face!

I have not read any of the previous books in The Domestic Equalizer Series, but after reading this book, I definitely will go back and check out the other books in the series!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book blast event hosted by Goddess Fish Promotions.

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