Books to curl up with: GOOD MORNING

Books to curl up with: GOOD MORNING:    Good morning my peeps , today I have for you books 8 and 9 in the Dragonfly Cove Dog park series. Book 8 TEACHERS PET by David Johnson an...

GOOD MORNING

   Good morning my peeps , today I have for you books 8 and 9 in the Dragonfly Cove Dog park series.

Book 8 TEACHERS PET by David Johnson and book 9 A NEW LEASH ON LIFE by Patricia Sands. 

BOOK 8                     BOOK BLURB 

  Sadie is a bright-blonde Labrador puppy, content and happy to spend her days sleeping, eating, and playing with her seven siblings. But her world is turned upside down when she’s given to the oldest human she has ever met. Confused at first, she soon decides she’s supposed to watch out and take care of the human named Dorothy who proves to be quite a handful.

Dorothy is a sixty-six-year-old retired schoolteacher from Nashville, Tennessee, who has never been married but has nineteen children. At least, that’s what she tells everyone.

Dorothy and Sadie quickly bond with each other, leaving both feeling content. Things change, though, when Dorothy receives an unexpected letter in the mail, a letter she refuses to open for over a week because it’s from Harliss Abernathy, the man who left her standing at the altar fifty years ago.

In the midst of trying to decide what to do about the letter, a young woman, Hope Rodriguez, shows up with an ulterior motive. Try as she might, Dorothy tries to point Hope in a direction that will lead her away from her seedy-looking boyfriend, not knowing she’s putting herself at risk by doing so.

Will she open the letter? What does it say?

Will Hope Rodriguez harm Dorothy?

How will Sadie help Dorothy navigate these prickly situations?

                        MY REVIEW

  Dorothy is a retired school teacher that is another transplant to Dragonfly Cove. Who is the next person to adopt a puppy from Leslie, a beautiful little girl named Sadie. They bond quite quickly and they are both content with the little life they have. Until the day a letter shows up from a man she never thought she would hear from ever again. The man who left her at the alter so many years ago. And if that didn't make you go hmmmm enter Hope Rodriguez a young woman who well can't be trusted, you can't really trust her.  Will Dorothy finally find the happiness she deserves and the friends that will be there for her through thick and thin.

   Dorothy is one of these characters that you know you have met in your life. A retired teacher whose whole life was her children she has taught. She comes off as the grouchy neighbour but deep down inside she has a heart of gold. We find out that she has been through a lot of trauma when she was younger that has shaped her. We also get to see her grow and become part of a family of dog owners She handles each problem with grace even when it sets her back a bit. She is very strong and loving. Sadie is one of those puppies that know when her owner needs her and she is there for her to offer comfort but she also knows when people are there to hurt Dorothy and will protect her. 

   This is the book that will take you on an emotional roller coaster . It is a little longer than the other books in the series . The author has written a very emotional  journey of acceptance and a second chance at romance with a dash of intrigue. The characters are well written and fit into the dog park family quite well . This one gave me all the emotions and it was such a good read couldn't put it down . 

BOOK 9                  BOOK BLURB

  Libby Moore has been a caregiver to her loving husband, Don, for three years. An early diagnosis of dementia for Don turned their world upside down. With the help of of PSA’s, Libby was able to continue being a librarian at the elementary school. Evenings and weekends were devoted to Don until it was no longer possible to care for him. Retirement gave Libby options for travel and some free time. Suddenly her son, transferred to Australia for three months, needed a big favor. Could cat-owner Libby take in a new pup for a short time until his family returned to Dragonfly Cove? Libby questions how she would ever adjust to the demands of a dog, even if it was temporary. But she cannot say no to the pleas of her grandchildren. A heartwarming story of how embracing the unexpected with an open heart can lead to remarkable discoveries. Life’s surprises often remind us that beauty lies in unpredictability, and that the best experiences often come in ways we never imagined.

                         MY REVIEW 

 Libby is a hardworking librarian and care giver to her husband Don who was diagnosed with early onset dementia.  She took care of him for over three years until she could no longer.  When retirement came Libby thought she would be able to have free time and maybe travel a little. But when her son phones and asks her to take care of their puppy while they are in Australia for work. When she meets Chance the sweet little puppy, she is drawn to him and is ready to see what this little boy can do.  They go on an adventures that show how much fun life can be .

   Libby is one of those characters that you see and instantly have an awe for her . She has worked hard and taken care of her husband and family. She keeps herself busy with friends and family . When she meets Chance and things change for everyone. She know how it feels when you loose someone. She is a sweet woman with a heart as big as you can imagine. Chance is the sweetest little guy and loves to bring everyone together . 

   This is the final story in the series and honestly one of the sweetest stories . You really get to feel what the characters are going through all the way through the story. The author is a new author to me so I am going to check out her other books . This series will make you laugh. cry and believe that dogs are heaven sent to give us unconditional love and understanding. 

GOOD EVENING MY PEEPS

   Good evening my peeps, yes I am doing my blog on Sunday evening. Today I have for you book 6 and 7 in the Dragonfly Cove Dog Park series. Book 6 COMING HOME TO HEEL by Jodi Allen Brice and book 7 UNLEASHED MELODY by Julie Carobini. 

BOOK 6                          BOOK BLURB

  Nora's life has been a series of heartaches and disappointments, from the loss of her beloved mother to enduring a loveless marriage for two long decades. But now, she's ready to break free from the shackles of her past and embrace a brighter future. With a fresh start awaiting her in the picturesque Dragonfly Cove, Florida, Nora sets out to rebuild her life, one step at a time.

Guided by her mother's final gift, a quaint cottage in need of tender love and care, Nora discovers the strength within herself to face the challenges that lie ahead. Little does she know that her life is about to take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with an adorable Labrador retriever puppy named Charlie. With his mischievous spirit and boundless energy, Charlie becomes more than just a pet – he becomes Nora's loyal companion and her greatest teacher.

As Nora navigates the trials and tribulations of her new life, she finds solace in the company of a charming and supportive neighbor. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, helping Nora regain her confidence and reminding her that love is worth taking a chance on. But just as things seem to be falling into place, Nora's estranged son reappears, bearing the weight of their broken relationship.

Determined to repair the bond with her son, Nora fights against the odds, using the lessons she's learned from Charlie and her newfound strength to bring her family back together. In a heartwarming tale of forgiveness, understanding, and the power of coming home, Nora discovers that healing is possible, even in the face of deep wounds.

                          MY REVIEW

   Nora is a transplant to Dragonfly Cove, taking possession of her mother's last gift to her. A quaint little cottage. Trying to get over the loss of her mother and the end of her marriage. She is out to start over again. She is determined to fix the relationship with her son after years of her husband poisoning him against her. She decides to get a puppy to help her with the loneliness. Charlie comes into her life and helps her start to heal . When out with Charlie she meets her neighbour a sweet man who is a landscaper and friend. Together with the friends from the dog park she is out to fix her problem with her son and repair her life and start over again.

   Nora has gone through so much when we meet her, you see her at her worst and not knowing what she should do. When she meets Charlie her life gets so much more exciting . She is such a sweet character that you just want to wrap up and hug her tight. Lance is a sweet man who is easy on the eyes . He is the ray of sunshine in her grief and such a good friend . I really like them together as friends and romantic pair. Her son William is well he is just so confused and so mean, he has actually no redeeming qualities on how he treats his mother. You really just want to slap him and knock some sense into his head. He does kind of redeem himself but boy does he have a long ways to go in that department. These characters are so well written you really get to watch them evolve into the best that they are.

  Reading this book is like coming home to our favourite people and their puppies . Each book is diverse and shows a group of friends that were brought together by all having a puppy. This book is actually one that made me sad and kind of angry with some of the characters. Like any good book the author may put her characters through a lot but they are redeemed at the end. They are fast reads that will have you reading through the cold snap. 

BOOK 7                        BOOK BLURB 

 

         Unleashed Melody, by award-winning author Julie Carobini, is the seventh book in the Dragonfly Cove Dog Park Series. When Melody Fisher adopts a precocious pup for the first time, she’s not just seeking companionship—she’s trying to heal from a painful breakup. But her fresh start takes a rocky turn when her demanding, widowed boss, Ethan Reed, begins to question her every decision at the inn she manages. As tensions between them rise, Melody finds herself caught between following her instincts and keeping the peace. But when her beloved dog brings them together in unexpected ways, Melody and Ethan soon discover that her playful pup just may be nudging them toward an … undeniable connection.

                          MY REVIEW 

  Melody Fisher is in Dragonfly Cove for a new start, she is trying to heal from a horrible breakup. When she starts her job she is doing well until she starts butting heads with widowed boss, Ethan Reed . Melody and Willow must try and find a way to make sure the inn is running smoothly and her ideas to fix the inn and not step on Ethan's toes . Willow will bring them together in more ways than one. They will find out their way into each others hearts with a tail wag or two to help them out.

  Melody is a sweet woman who has been through so much and she just wants to be of use at what she does best run an inn. She is so good at her job but she is also so frustrated with what to do. Ethan is well he needs a big hug and someone to listen to him for just a min. He is angry and frustrated he wants to start life again after his wife's death but just doesn't know how to do it . Willow is the cutest little one out there and she is a great little helper ever . These characters are so well written and you can just see them slowly fall in love 

   This is a story of second chance at love and this author can write a really good tale. Another story that will have you crying and laughing through out the whole book .  So lets head to the dog park.

Books to curl up with: ITS TIME TO GO BACK DOWN TO THE DOG PARK

Books to curl up with: ITS TIME TO GO BACK DOWN TO THE DOG PARK:     Good morning my peeps, its such a cold day on the farm. A good day to snuggle down and read. Today I have for you book 4 and book five i...

ITS TIME TO GO BACK DOWN TO THE DOG PARK

    Good morning my peeps, its such a cold day on the farm. A good day to snuggle down and read. Today I have for you book 4 and book five in the Dragonfly Cove Dog park series. Book 4 BACK IN THE PACK by Barbra Hinske and book 5 LOYAL AND TRUE by Ev Bishop. 

BOOK 4                      BOOK BLURB

 Recent widower Andrew Blake finds himself at a crossroads in the wake of his wife’s passing, desperately seeking solace for his grieving 8-year-old daughter, Allie. Faced with an unexpected opportunity to choose a puppy from a litter of yellow labs, Drew seizes the chance to bring a furry companion into their lives.

Little does Drew realize that Lily, the tall and gangly last pick of the litter, will lead them all to unimagined blessings. With the grace of second chances and the promise of new beginnings, Lily heals and opens their hearts.

                          MY REVIEW 

 Drew and his daughter Allie are grieving the loss of his wife and mother. When they actually get moved up the list to adopt a puppy. Lily the tall and lanky little girl is ready to come into their lives and help heal them and help bring them together to a family . 

  

  Drew and Allie are trying their hardest to get their lives to some sort of semblance of being ok. They both are grieving the loss of the person that held them together. They both are trying to be there for each other and you can really feel them and the grief they are going through. When Lily enters the picture well lets say things change and her happiness starts to put smiles on their faces and brings them friends that help them out . Lily's point of view is so sweet through out the book. We get to see characters from the other books in the series . Each character is so very well written and you feel like you know them and you fall in love with each and every puppy.

 

   This is a story that you will laugh and cry , it is such a sweet story with characters that you fall in love with. This is the first book i have read from this author and I am looking forward to reading more. So if you want a sweet series check it out , the books are fast reads full of love and puppy kisses. 

BOOK 5                               BOOK BLURB

 

      When Leo Tremblay moves to Dragonfly Cove, Florida, to help her sister Vrai run the quaint and cozy beachfront bookstore, Beach Reads, it’s like a plot from the novels she loves to read—a dream come true. They’re even going to get Labrador puppies from the same litter together!

Then Vrai dies, and the idyllic fantasy turns into a nightmare. Can Leo reconcile seemingly opposite new deep mourning and gratitude and happy excitement over new relationships she’s building?

                            MY REVIEW 

    Leo moved to Florida to help out her sister open her book store and they were going to do everything together. Even get puppies , but when her sister dies  Leo's world ended and she just couldn't even think of what to do and if she should even get the puppies that they wanted . As Leo works her way through her mourning with the puppies that just are too sweet and put a smile on everyone's face and the help of her new friends that come into her life . She will get the second chance she wants and the friendship and romance that she needs to carry on.

  Leo has been through so much she is utterly heartbroken with the death of her sister . She is trying so hard not to let the grief overwhelm her . When the puppies come into the picture you see Leo starting to pull through the grieving enough to find some new friends and a romance with Zane. Lee is a regular and he and his grandma are going through their own problems and Leo is there to help them out . Each of these characters are amazing and so well written and I love Zane and Leo together , they are both gentle souls that found each other and realize that they both need each other . 

  This is a little bit more of a sadder story, the characters are all working through their problems and the author has them grieving some sort of loss. But at the same time you do get a good chuckle with Leo conversing with her dead sister and Vrai pushing her to do things with the puppies . This story had a few tears falling from my eyes and lots of giggles . Such a good series of books .

Books to curl up with: WELCOME TO THE DOG PARK

Books to curl up with: WELCOME TO THE DOG PARK:    Good morning my peeps and welcome to Jan. 2 and book two and three in the Dragonfly Cove dog park series . COLLAR ME CRAZY  by Kay Bratt ...

WELCOME TO THE DOG PARK

   Good morning my peeps and welcome to Jan. 2 and book two and three in the Dragonfly Cove dog park series . COLLAR ME CRAZY  by Kay Bratt and book 3 HEARTS UNLEASHED by Tammy L Grace 

BOOK 2                        BOOK BLURB 

   Collar Me Crazy, by Kay Bratt, is the second book in the Dragonfly Cove Dog Park series. When Emily Doxon takes her new pup to the park, she's not just hoping to tire her out, she’s also looking for a change of scenery to break her writer’s block. But her plans are derailed when she happens upon something that smells a bit fishy and requires her to dig a little deeper. When she meets Kuno Fischer, a larger-than-life cop with an ego to match. As they work together to unravel a shady situation at the dog park, Emily and Kuno find themselves fighting an undeniable attraction, not just between their furry companions, but between themselves.

                       MY REVIEW 

  Emily is a ghost writer who has the dream of having her own name on the front of a book one day. When she decides to adopt one her neighbor Leslie's puppies . Well Daisy comes into Emily's life things change for both of them . When she meets a young woman named Mari at the dog park, Mari has bought a yorkie that looks very sick and when ladybug dies . Emily and Mari fight to bring the pet store ladybug was purchased from down. As they dig deeper Emily meets officer Kuno Fischer , an officer in the Dragonfly police force. They work together to find out why ladybug died and what they find is a deplorable situation. That needs to be stopped . And they can't deny the attraction that they have for each other. 

  This is one of those stories that you will get invested in. We get to see how Emily is so uncertain about being a dog owner but with the chance that she will fight to keep all dogs safe. We get to see her and daisy grow and love each other as they grow and learn about each other . Officer Kuno is one of those men that will do anything to stop the bad guys . They are such sweet couple and watching them fall for each other is so cute. They are well written and you will love them and of course the puppies take center stage, 

   Such a well written story that I couldn't put down. This is such a poignant story that is all to relevant in todays world . The author handles it very well and you cheer when the puppy mill is taken down. The characters are well written and complex in their own ways . So if you want a good clean series check out the Dragonfly cove dog park series 

BOOK 3                                      BOOK BLURB

  Hearts Unleashed, by USA Today bestselling author Tammy L. Grace, is the third book in the Dragonfly Cove Dog Park series. Embark on a heart-wrenching journey with Marsha Warner as she grapples with grief and a secret buried for far too long. In the wake of her most recent loss, Marsha finds solace and a glimmer of hope in the form of Earl, an adorable puppy, who holds the key to healing her shattered heart. As Marsha trains Earl and expands her social circle, the secret that has weighed on her for years bubbles to the surface. With the encouragement of her newfound friends and the unwavering loyalty of Earl, Marsha summons the courage to take a chance—one that promises profound happiness or unimaginable heartbreak.

                            MY REVIEW 

   Marsha has been dealing with grief for so long she doesn't know if she can come out of it. Hidden secrets and lots of regret have been her companion for so long . Enter Earl the sweetest little puppy form Leslie's set of puppies . Together they help each other out , Earl could be just the thing to heal a shattered heart and find out the truth in the secret that has been hidden for so long.  As Marsha expands her circle of friends she decides to take a chance that could promise happiness or heartbreak. 

   Marsha has been through so much heartbreak in her life . She is trying to be strong but there is just so much that is going on.  She is strong and so sweet and you can't help but love her.  We really get to see her grow as she and Earl navigate the beginning of life together. I love that we get to have Earl's point of view through out the story. Earl is a sweetheart and you will love his furry little butt. 

  This book is full of realistic characters that have realistic problems that you can't help but love . These characters are becoming friends and family that you just can't wait to visit over and over. Each character is well written and complex and the puppies just make you smile . A great book if you love a story of good friends , cute puppies a little romance mixed in. So check out this series