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

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.

Cute 🥰

Honestly the cover drew me in first, I love huskies and their dramatic antics. Then the blurb peaked my interest and 300 or so pages later I’m am pleased to have read this book. It was a cute and heart warming story. Danny and Rob were adorable to watch getting together and becoming a family with Rob’s kids and an energetic puppy. Rob escaping a horrible situation with his kids and finding peace and solace in Gaynor Beach. Danny reeling from the overwhelming stress that is being premed in college and struggling with thoughts of the future. It was a slow burn between them given Rob’s past and Danny not wanting to overwhelm him. Do I wish there was more angst? Yes, but that’s just a personal preference cause I love my books a little angsty and a lot of things were very smooth sailing and could have been angsty. Again, it’s just my preference and rounded up to 4 ⭐️s with one other minor caveat but it was just wording that was a bit strange to me. Overall it was a cute and fun read. The narration was also fun to listen to, it brought more life into the story and it was entertaining to read this story again.

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.