Catherine Anderson does it again. She knows how to tug on my heart strings and emotionally connect with the characters. At first I was wondering where the next Sterling brothercwas but Crystal and Tanner's story was beautiful. ( )

Catherine Anderson makes you feel! I cried while reading this book! I don't cry easily but this author had me feeling so bad at some parts of this story that I sat there with tears dripping down my cheeks while I grappled with my emotions & continued to read to the end. After I got into this story, I was drawn into the power struggles, the humor, the fear, the love & the hilarious scenes with a dog matter than some humans.

Crystal is trying to take care of her grandfather, Tuck after he fell off his porch. He hates being in the nursing home with an administrator that sucks the life out of everyone, Tanner is a delivery man that had struck up a relationship with Tuck & his dog Rip. Tanner is a young widower with two children to raise. When Tanner & Crystal meet through a misunderstanding with Tuck, the chemistry between them comes through the anger & emotion of the exchange. Their mutual love & affection for Tuck & Rip continues to draw them together.

This book had it all - a descriptive style of writing, well defined characters, episodes of humor, grief, passion, a great dog & kitten. From the beginning, the author gripped the reader's attention & emotions. Through twists, turns & surprising events, the plot holds your attention throughout. Great emotional read! ( )