I got this book for review
I thought this was a fun read. I really liked the main character alot and realted to her a ton. I thought that this was a fun take on fake dating and i also loved the puppy content. I like that this book had a unqiue third act conflcit and also really liked all the side characters and hope to see them in future books! It was a quick read and one that i enjoyed by this book and loved the unque premise! ( )

I got this book for review
I thought this was a fun read. I really liked the main character alot and realted to her a ton. I thought that this was a fun take on fake dating and i also loved the puppy content. I like that this book had a unqiue third act conflcit and also really liked all the side characters and hope to see them in future books! It was a quick read and one that i enjoyed by this book and loved the unque premise! ( )

The main character, Wren, decides to pose as an online girlfriend for Asher because she feels sorry for him being teased by his best friend. Wren works at an animal shelter, loves her predictable dad, and holds a big grudge against her absent mother.
Wren has a project from her boss to get a persnickity dog, Bean, adopted. Asher gets really involved with this. The two start to fall for each other and Wren has a lot of guilt about coming clean with their meeting. The last section of the book packs an emotional punch as pretty much everything that could fall apart for Wren does, and she has to figure out how to pick up the pieces. ( )

Appealing characters and lively interwoven plots made for compelling reading.

Borrow My Heart is a wonderful new contemporary young adult romance that touches both the heart and the funny bone. The situation Wren puts herself in will strike a chord with the tender-hearted, the save-the-dayers, animal lovers, and social media users. Wren and Asher are a cute couple, each complementing the other while providing the warmth and support each one needs until a big misstep derails their journey to a HEA.

Wren is a sympathetic character who’s been hurt in the past and erected some big boundaries around her heart, spelled out by the “Rules for Dating” that head each new chapter. She has a best friend in Kamala, who really knows and understands why she is the way she is, and is a stable and safe voice of reason and support.

Two additional compelling storylines are woven into the main plot and hooked me: Wren and Asher’s mission to find the dog, Bean, a forever home, and Wren’s relationship with her mother and sister, Zoey. The couple’s efforts to market Bean’s desirability for adoption were creative and filled with fun and surprises. Though hopeful at the outset, Wren and Zoey’s visit with their mother at the Lake Tahoe commune proved to be a reality check. Unfortunately, both secondary storylines mirror circumstances that can be seen daily in real life, and the plots may resonate with many readers. Thankfully, there are some HEAs in the offing by the book’s end.

With its engaging characters and lively plot, I recommend BORROW MY HEART to readers who enjoy contemporary young adult romantic fiction.

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author or publisher through TBR and Beyond Book Tours. ( )

The absolutely adorable YA romance your summer reads!

I've always loved Kasie West, but this book is my favorite yet. From a kind-hearted introvert who saves the day to a dog that's persnickety enough that he sabotages his own adoptions, this book warms the heart.

Wren spends her time working at a dog shelter and hanging out with her best friend, Kamala, at the coffee shop where she works. When she hears a boy's friend roasting him and threatening to humiliate him when his blind date doesn't turn up, Wren decides to help him save face. She pretends to be his blind date. But all this is complicated when she decides she really likes Asher. She risks losing him by telling him the truth, however.

When Asher starts volunteering at the animal shelter where Wren works, he gets the stamp of approval from Bean, the dog who hardly likes anyone but Wren. Asher agrees to help her get Bean adopted, leading to all kinds of fun shenanigans. Bean is an absolutely adorable grouch. From turning his back on potential adopters to peeing in the pool at an adoption event, he's his own worst enemy. But maybe he's just holding out for the right person?

Each and every character is absolutely delightful. There's Asher, who helps Wren overcome her fears. Dale, the rich kid who pretends to be a bigger jerk than he really is. Kamala, who loves Wren through all her faults and quirks. There's Wren's flaky mom, whose free-spirited lifestyle causes chaos for her children, and Wren's dependable dad, who picks up all the slack. I loved each character, except for maybe her mom, instantly.

This book left me with a huge smile on my face.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. ( )