Husky Love

Friend of Gaynor Beach Animal Rescue

De: Gabbi Grey

Narrado por: Michael Ferraiuolo

Danny

I may be young, but I've done a hell of a lot of growing up in the past year. I watched my big brother deal with the challenges of loving someone, went through some medical stuff myself, and changed my career plans and my city. Gaynor Beach is smaller than where I was, but it has two attractions—my brother's big new house, where he's letting me live for now, and Rob Dunn. When I met Rob, just, damn. Like my brother, I wanted to help that sweet, stubborn guy and his cute kids get back on their feet. Maybe the rescue husky wasn't the right gesture, despite Rob’s connection to him, but a dog is love on four paws, and I plan to be there to help all the way.

Rob

I left my abusive husband with my two kids and the clothes on our backs. I'm grateful every day for the support the Gaynor Beach folks have given us…okay, I'm not sure I'm precisely grateful for the rambunctious young husky Danny Reynolds gave us, but Trouble makes my kids smile, and that's a big win in my eyes.

I'm determined to get back on my feet. I hate relying on other people to help us, but somehow it doesn't bother me as much when it comes from Danny. It's nice to have a real friend after all those isolated years, but do I want to keep him in the friend zone?

This slow-burn small-town gay romance novel is about fresh starts, accepting help, two sweet kids, and an adorable husky named Trouble.

©2024 Gabbi Grey (P)2025 Gabbi Grey

Sweet Story

I really enjoyed this one. It had depth for the characters without being too much. I know the battered spouse storyline typically has more pain but I thought this did a good job of being respectful of that while also being a light read. I loved how these two fell for each other and I wish real life was like thisnfor everyone escaping abusive homes. I thought this was a super sweet story. I love this small town. The narration was perfect as well. I really love how peaceful his voice is.

Rob and Danny

I am enjoying this series immensely. Rob's fear is tangible on the page. His husband battered not only his face, but also Rob's self-esteem. Danny offers his help and friendship. I liked that Rob reaches out to Danny for friendship and someone to confide in. The slow evolution from acquaintances, to friends, to deep committed love is wonderful. It was great to see others from past books in the series.
Highly recommended author and series

Audiobook: Excellent narrator

Genuine and Giving!

So much heartbreak and hurt comfort wrapped up in a wonder found family romance. Rob really was strong for making the break and getting away from abusive husband to build a better life for his kids. I adored Danny's gesture of giving Rob and his family a dog! It was the right move. He brought out all the chaos and with that love and a full family. Rob and Danny were both such giving men and even though this is a standalone romance I am now drawn back to the first romance in the series for James and Colin's story since they are pretty big part here! Michael Ferraiuolo definitely notched up all the family feels with his narration. Every character was full of distinct personality.

Always Work with Kids and Dogs

I really loved this story about being brave and rebuilding your life from scratch. Rob is escaping his abusive husband after 6 years of living a half-life. The only saving grace from his time served are his 2 children. After a harrowing night in the ER, a social worker throws Rob a lifeline in the form of a place to stay in Gaynor beach far away from his ex. While moving in Rob meets Danny. Danny is struggling with his pre-med studies and finds himself immediately attracted to Rob. The two men are opposites in a lot of ways, but they still fit together very well. I appreciate that the character of Rob was not simply reduced to a "damsel in distress' kind of trope. He does struggle since his husband pretty much kept him isolated from everything, but he never gives up. I liked that Danny wants to help but tries really hard not to overstep or take agency away from Rob. The kid and dog characters are absolutely adorable and were fun to read. Michael Ferraiuolo's narration adds a lot to the characters and made it more immersive.

Wonderful and fun

This was a great listen, the story was interesting and fun with lots of interesting characters. The narration was spot on. A enjoyable time I can’t wait for more.

Great listen and a great addition to the series.

This is a great addition to the series and would also stab on its own merits. This started with a terrible situation and then you see growth as the book goes on.

Enjoying this series

I really liked this one. We meet Rob right off the bat in the hospital after being struck by his abusive husband. Apparently, he grabbed their daughter and that was the last straw and when Rob stepped in, he ended up with a broken nose. He is placed in a home that belongs to James, one of the Reynolds brothers. Rob is filled with so much guilt over everything and doesn't want a handout, though he does realize that he needs the help. Danny meets Rob while helping getting James' house setup to take Rob & the kids in. I really need to go back & get the other books in the series & read them as James & Colin's book is the first one. James is moving in with Colin & doesn't need his home any longer, and since he owns it, he has decided to give it up to those in need. I love how selfless everyone is. What I found a little overbearing is how Danny and his family kind of run roughshod over Rob. Instead of asking and letting him come to terms with something, they force it on him. It's not in a bad way, they all mean well, it's just much for someone coming out of a bad situation with a child that is clearly traumatized. I liked how the ex is hanging over the story to give it the tension the story needed.

So well done

This was a sweet book. I enjoyed watching the relationship bloom between Danny and Rob. My favorite character was Hallie! Rob grows and heals a lot, and I’m glad there is an emphasis on them getting therapy to heal. It is a slooooowww burn with only a little spice, but when it happens, it is wonderful.

I reread this book via audiobook and I enjoyed it every bit as much the second time. The narrator does a great job of bring the characters to life. Pacing, voices, inflections were all spot on.

So Sweet!

Rob left his husband after being abused with just the clothes on his back. A nurse at the hospital contacted Anthony, a Social Worker from Gaynor Beach, who came and got Rob and his two children to take them to safety. Danny is the brother of James, the owner of the very small house that Rob is to stay in. Danny helps Rob move in, they become friends and then so much more!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5 better than 4 stars

I'll never understand how some people can be so cruel... but I guess in a way that will bring kindness into the abusers life.

Rob has found himself with two children a four year old girl, Hallie, and under a year old boy, Thomas, in the hospital because he husband beat him. He knows he needs to run or the next attack will be on his kids. Luckily he gets help from several sources. He is swept from Los Angels to Gaynor Beach. He is given a home with everything he will need for himself and his two kids. He does share his past and how he was kicked out of his parents home, spent time on the streets and married at a young age to a very wealthy man. Now he is alone with the kids but has the strength to go on. The people that helped him is part of a large network of family members. They are very good at what they do so it appears Rob is really helping them out by filling up a house or moving to second larger home so they can help another single person in the smaller home.

Danny is part of the large family that helps people in need. After helping Rob and his two kids he stays in contact with him. He is having his own crises. He is struggling in medical school and is at the point where needs to decide if he should continue or what. In the meantime he finds out he can give part of his liver to his brother's partner through a mutli donation drive. His recovery is not as smooth as he lets on and in there nightly conversations Rob and Danny share a lot. So much so that when Danny moves into his brother's basement he is much closer to Rob and the kids. He ends up taking care of the kids while Danny works. When they come across a Siberian in need of a home and Hallie makes an immediate bond they have no choice to make it work. If only they could agree on a name. It had one name, Gracie but Hallie wants to call it Drizella, however so far being called Trouble is winning.

Can Rob get the divorce he needs to protect not only himself but the kids? Will his soon to be ex husband end up in jail? Can he get anything in the divorce? Will Danny decide on his studies? Will the kids accept Danny and his extended family as theirs? Will the family accept Rob? And welcome him in the family way? Will Trouble get a playmate?

Very very very sweet story, I have not figured out just who rescued who??? But does it even matter? First Rob is "rescued" but the evil Gerald, then the two kids are "rescued" by Rob, then the three are rescued. But it just continues over and over. Trouble is rescued, Danny is rescued by Rob and his kids. There are more but do not want to give anything else away...