Debbie Burns

Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 Stars)
Title: Love At First Bark
Author(s): Debbie Burns
Character(s):
― Mia Chambers: 30 years old, Brunette, Blue Eyed
― Ben Thomas: 30 years old, Brown Eyed
Setting: Minnesota
Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary
Content Rating: PG-13
POV: Third Person
Smexy Level: Warm
Favorite Quote(s):
― "Sometimes I swear you’re the only person in the world who really sees me."
Overall Opinion:
"Love At First Bark" was a cute romance that could easily tug at anyone's heart strings. The story focus on the lead heroine who suddenly has to deal with her estranged husband unexpected death while dealing with her bubbling feelings towards his best friend Brad, whom is the Godfather of her child. During the process of grieving and dealing with the sudden shake up in their lives, new discoveries are unraveled and relationships are put to the test. This was definitely a heartwarming, puptastic romance I really enjoyed.

… (mais)

I've read several of the previous installments and though it's been a teeny bit, it was lovely to "come home"...though as Olivia proves here, that's not always the case, and yet it doesn't mean a new, unexpected dream can't come true.


Our leading potential couple consists of Olivia and Gabe. She's a school teacher looking for a bit of stability job wise, who loves animals, and is mending a broken heart while finding out who she really is. He's a former fireman turned veterinarian, just establishing himself, and perfectly content to share his love with his four legged buddy, Samson, as he too is mending a broken heart. A natural tragedy brings them together, and, if either has a say in the matter (and sweet Morgan into the picture!), or can get their footing on solid enough ground to truly speak their heart, nothing will tear them apart. Can an unexpected romance as powerful as the rising flood waters they fought be fate at work? Or will the currents of change be too strong to overcome?

I gotta say it, I REALLY LOVE THIS SERIES! The stories are heartfelt, the characters ever so memorable, and the tails beyond heart warming! Yes, I said tails because each story not only has the human aspect, but the furry friend one as well. Samson was in my heart instantly and the connection he shared with Gabe, a true testament to one another. The newly named Morgan's life certainly hit some rough spots, and the chapters from his point of view about broke my heart, but it was remended a million times over by book's end.


All in all, a great read for Contemporary Romance fans with a bit of heat, heart, and four legged love to boot! If you've not checked out this series, I highly suggest you do and, in case were wondering, they do work as stand alones!


**ebook received for review; opinions are my own… (mais)

High Grover Animal Shelter centers the tale.
Math teacher Olivia Graham’s first animal shelter assignment is to transport animals rescued from spring floods. All is well until her car sputters to a halt.
Veterinarian Gabe Wentworth allows a friend to talk him into driving to the Missouri bootheel to assist at a shelter overwhelmed by flooded out pets. At first he’s reluctant to pick up the stranded driver, but the shelter desperately needs the cages she’s transporting. And then…
Ms. Burns presents an enjoyable romp filled with decent people and lovable animals. She makes this story of love-at-almost-first-sight a delightful read.… (mais)