Dog Friendly

By: Victoria Schade

Narrated by: Patti Murin

“Perfect to read on the beach.” –The Boston Globe

A burned-out veterinarian takes a much-needed beach vacation, where a charming surfer makes waves in her love life, and a unique foster pup renews her passion for her work.

Exhausted veterinarian Morgan Pearce is feeling overworked and under-thanked, so when two favorite clients ask her to watch their special needs senior dog in their Nantucket home, she jumps at the chance for a summer break. She hopes her time on the island will be a reset from the stress of her everyday life, but her chill vacation vibe takes a hit when she gets roped into fostering a challenging, anxious dog and helping plan the local rescue group’s glittery annual fundraiser.

Her trip starts to feel more like a vacation when Morgan begins falling for Nathan Keating, an irresistible entrepreneur who thinks every problem can be solved on a surfboard. Just as the summer is shaping up to be the magical refresh she needs, thanks to a fling that feels like the beginning of something real and Hudson, the foster dog who reminds her how much she loves her job, a visit from her estranged brother and the discovery of who Nathan really is changes everything. Morgan finds herself at a crossroads, trying to determine if mistakes from the past must define the future, or if she should forgive, forget, and grab hold of a chance to finally rescue herself.

Great Story

Loved the story. I felt Morgan’s anxiety. The off color language and description of the sexual encounters did not lend anything positive to the story line. I was disappointed in the characters’ behavior. I would have enjoyed the book more without the vulgar language and sex.

Enjoyed dog/human bonds

Especially the plot twist at the end. Did not see that coming. Would love to read a sequal.

Simply wonderful connection with dogs!

That Morgan showed more preference for the animals than for the humans, especially those who made her life so difficult. The romance that developed was a sweet topping on a very lovely story.

Warning

Much of this has to do with suicide ideation and stress of modern day veterinary staff. Started out pretty depressing. And was equally disturbing in different parts of book.
Cute story otherwise.
Narrator slipped in to some definite babyish talk I did not appreciate. And it wasn’t when people were talking to the dogs.
Good for dog lovers with a balanced mental/emotional state.

Fun summer romance story

I enjoyed this audio book. It was a fun read, combining a summer romance with a good dose of animals!