Paws Off

Love at First Bark

De: Emma Bray

Narrado por: Erika Annette

Enjoy this steamy forbidden romance by USA Today Bestselling romance author Emma Bray…

Every guy knows the bro code. Thou shalt not touch thy best friend’s sister. It’s part of the bro code. Written in stone like one of the commandments.

But when my best friend’s little sister moves in next door, all bets are off. She’s the sweetest little thing I’ve ever seen—too perfect for my rough hands and dirty thoughts. I know I should stay away, but how can I, when her fluffy little menace of a puppy keeps barreling into my yard and dragging her with him? It’s like fate is laughing at me, daring me to break the rules.

I try to keep my distance. I really do. But every time she smiles at me, every time she tilts her head like she’s wondering why I’m holding back, I lose a little more control. She’s off-limits. Forbidden. But that only makes me want her more.

I’ll be good, I tell myself. I’ll keep my hands—and every other part of me—to myself. But the truth is, it’s only a matter of time before I snap. And when I do? She’ll know exactly who she belongs to.

This forbidden romance comes fully loaded with laugh-out-loud moments, an obsessed hero who will stop at nothing to claim what’s his, and steam so hot it’ll fog up your screen!

©2022 Emma Bray (P)2025 Emma Bray

Great Listen.

I really enjoyed this story. The characters are wonderful. I loved Mia's puppy. She made me laugh a lot. The storyline was enjoyable and very entertaining. You'll love listening to short read.

Soooo good!!!!

I absolutely LOVED it!! Stone and Mia were so cute together!!! The narration was well done! I highly highly recommend this book!!.

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Love at First Bark

This is a cute and short romance about Mia and Stone. Stone moves next door to Mia. Mia's dog runs to his house every chance the little dog gets. Stone and Mia are attracted to one another. Mia has a overly protective older brother Jeremy who happens to be Stone's best friend. No one knows this until they all meet up for dinner. Jeremy wants Stone to keep a eye on Mia and keep guys away from her. Stone and Mia can't stay away from each other though. When Jeremy finds them together and Stone jumps away Mia thinks Stone's feelings aren't real or serious. Mia won't see Stone anymore. It takes a accident with Trixie, the dog, to reunite Mia and Stone. Jeremy comes to accept the relationship.

Stone and Mia’s Story

At his best friend’s invitation, Stone moves to California and ends up right next door to a gorgeous woman he sees chasing her frisky puppy. Both of them feel the sizzling chemistry. Could there be a future together for the two of them? But when Jeremy invites him to his home for dinner and Stone’s beautiful woman neighbor joins them, he is shocked to find she is Jeremy’s sister! The Bro Code means she is off-limits. But her puppy Trixie really likes Stone and keeps bringing him together with Mia. Will the two grown-ups follow their hearts, help Jeremy get over it if he objects, and allow themselves to fall in love? Or will Trixie never get the two people she loves most to unite them all in a HEA?

The narrator for the audiobook version is Erika Annette. She does an okay job with the voices with good inflection, but I had hoped the male voices would be slightly different. Narration, male, female all sounded pretty much the same making it difficult to sometimes figure who is talking except by context. When the voices match up correctly, they will make it easy for the listener to get an accurate idea of what each character is like. That would help to set the mood better as well.

Too much cuteness

Mia is young and lives with her dog Trixie, then Stone moves next door. The attraction is instant until they find his best friend is her big brother. But determination is their middle name and love conquers everything. I received a free copy of this Audiobook via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Adorable Dog

Love stories with dogs in them and when they help the couple get together. Brother's best friend is a favorite troupe and this one does its pretty good.

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Stone, Mia, and Trixie

Stone (H) moves to a new house and is instantly attracted to his new neighbor, Mia (h), but their mutual attraction hits a roadblock in the form of her protective older brother, Jeremy, who also happens to be Stone's best friend. They keep running into one another, with some help from her spirited pommie, Trixie. Hot and steamy instalove quickie with minor relationship angst.

Fun Brother's Best Friend Trope

It's a fun take on the brother's best friend trope. Stone and Mia are perfect for each other and I enjoyed their story. It's got a little angst and an adorable Pomeranian to coo over! It's a bit of a slow burn compared to most of Bray's works, but it's still fun!

I liked the narrator! She was nice to listen to and did a good job with the voices.

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Paws Off!

This is a short and quick read, or listen. The narrator did a really good job with the story. The story is a stand alone one and part of the multi-author "Love at First Bark" series. The story is about Mia and Stone who end up being neighbors and falling hard a fast for each other. There is one problem though, there is a bro code that neither knows exist. Stone meets Mia and instantly knows she is the one. They temporarily parts ways and then surprisingly meet at her brothers. Stone just happens to be her brothers best friend. This is a sweet and steamy read with a very protective brother who is hard to like at first. I like the characters and of course the adorable fur baby.

Switch Mia

The story is sweet and overall wholesome. Mia falls for her protective older brother's best friend, who newly moved in next door. Her sweet little dog initially causes their introduction. The short story is well written and kept my attention.

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