I started reading this one but didn't hold my interest.. I though the concept was good but I wish I could have connected with the characters more.

Sarah Morgan's books are always a lovely escape and Moonlight Over Manhattan was no different. It's an easy read, but that's not a bad thing at all! It was just what I needed and hit all the good spots for me.

Sarah Morgan is a brilliant writer! Dogs, romance and Manhattan. So when Harriet gives herself challenges to overcome her shyness, which involves meeting people and dog walking, and then agreeing to dog sit Mattie whilst her owner is at work, what could go wrong? A lovely funny, romantic story set against the backdrop of Manhattan.  Sarah Morgan is an absolutely brilliant writer.

I’ve read all of the books of Sarah Morgan’s From Manhattan With Love series, and this being the last book gives me a mixed emotion. I can’t believe that it’s all over.

I love this book so much. I love Harriet and her big heart so much. This book is all about self-discovery and stepping out of your comfort zone. Harriet has taught me so much about facing obstacles and leaving one’s comfort zone in order to see a much bigger world. And this book also tells us that love is not a one-way thing; it will not work if two people did not share the same feelings for each other. It’s so heartwarming and refreshing. I just really love Sarah Morgan as an author.

This was a DNF for me as I was not able to finish it on time. I enjoy a classic Christmas love story but it was not enough to be able to keep my interest. This may be coming from how I was not in the right mood while reading it but I see a lot of other readers enjoying this book.

Unfortunately, this book was not a good match for me, and I will decline to review. I hope plenty of other readers find it more compatible, and thank you for the opportunity to review!

Ohhh I love a good Christmas in the city book. And plus a dog?! Yes please! haha

I really enjoyed the heck out of this book though.

Harriet was such a well written character. And I loved the challenge she set for herself. And her and Madi had me giggling like crazy. Especially at how out of place Ethan was when it came to the dog.

There's nothing better than a big strong smart man not knowing how a dog works haha.

And Harriet and Ethan just in general were adorable. I loved their chemistry and how well developed their characters were. They were so dimensional and I enjoyed every minute of their interaction with one another.

This book definitely pulled me in, and I highly suggest it to anyone wanting a fun and easy read you won't want to put down.

5 Stars to Moonlight Over Manhattan for sure!!

I always love movies and stories that are set in New York. I don't know but New York for me is a melting pot of everything and there are a lot of places there that would be a good start for a very good story. It's like anything can happen there. The city is teeming with endless possibilities, more so with the most unexpected love stories. 

I think one of the reasons I signed up to review this book is because it was set in New York. The blurb is also curious and who can't resist a story about a dog walker in New York, right? Sounds like an easy enough and fun job. That is, if you love dogs. 

Harriet Knight is a shy dog walker who owns half of the dog walking business with her sister which is based in Manhattan. To escape her creepy date she met online, she ended up with a sprained ankle. In the emergency room, she meet Dr. Ethan Black, which turned out to be not the last time that she will see him. 

This is one of those meet-cute stories. When Ethan met Harriet, Ethan had his own theories and questions about Harriet's sprained ankle. He's mind was coming up with these possibilities about Harriet's situation. Some were bordering on hilarious and extreme. He was used to dealing with the chaos of the ER and the hoard of demanding patients but he was not prepared for a nice one like Harriet who seemed to have melted his heart with just her smile.

I think the cutest and the most important character here in this story is Madi. Yes, without her, Ethan and Harriet would not have meet again and became closer. It was all Madi's fault. I think dogs are just the most successful matchmakers. They often draw two people together. Even if sometimes, these two people may not have anything in common at first glance. Madi is one of the reasons why I really enjoyed this story. It's not only funny but also inspirational. 

This is an example of stories where at first, it seemed to be a disaster in the making but is actually sort of fate intervening. With Madi's antics, I don't think Ethan and Harriet would have been able to get to know each other. Also, the classic saying "The best way to a man's heart is through his stomach" is still very much applicable. Ethan was not immune to Harriet's culinary skills. He ended up wanting Harriet for keeps.

I give this book 5/5 very cute and cuddly dogs. I love that Harriet's character is very kind and very caring. Even though she's so shy, she more than made up for it for her ability to reach out and get close to people who really needed the attention and kindness. Just like the two old ladies here in the story whom Harriet helped. Even Ethan was so surprised that she knew more things about her old neighbor than him. I think that's one of the most endearing qualities that Harriet has that drew Ethan to her. 

This story really made my day. Anyone having a bad day will definitely feel better after reading this. It's not only cute but very sweet as well. And I really liked that both of the characters here became better versions of themselves because they complemented each other. Harriet was able to overcome her fears and was able to do things she was afraid to do before. Of course, like all relationships, there were conflicts too but then love wins at the end. What sets this apart from all other meet-cute and happy ever after stories, is of course, Madi. It was all because of Madi. The best performance in a supporting role award goes to---Madi! I may be partial because I love dogs but still I'd say, it was all Madi. 

No, because if you die in the night I don't want that on my conscience. I already have enough scars and baggage to deal with. Carrying any more will give me spinal problems. 
- Sarah Morgan, Moonlight Over Manhattan -

Thank you again Netgalley, Harlequin,  and Sarah Morgan for the review copy.

I included this title in my author interview series on Momtrends.com. I have pasted the link below. I am a huge Sarah Morgan fan. This book is fabulous.

"Sarah Morgan is back with more love and laughter in her acclaimed series, From Manhattan With Love, which Publishers Weekly calls a “sweep-you-off-your-feet romantic experience.”

Determined to conquer a lifetime of shyness, Harriet Knight challenges herself to do one thing a day in December that scares her, including celebrating Christmas without her family. But when dog walker Harriet meets her newest client, exuberant spaniel Madi, she adds an extra challenge to her list—dealing with Madi’s temporary dog sitter, gruff doctor Ethan Black, and their very unexpected chemistry.

Ethan thought he was used to chaos, until he met Madi—how can one tiny dog cause such mayhem? To Ethan, the solution is simple—he will pay Harriet to share his New York apartment and provide twenty-four-hour care. But there’s nothing simple about how Harriet makes him feel.

Ethan’s kisses make Harriet shine brighter than the stars over moonlit Manhattan. But when his dog-sitting duties are over and Harriet returns to her own home, will she dare to take the biggest challenge of all—letting Ethan know he has her heart for life, not just for Christmas?"

Christmas in New York has always been something I want to experience. Until then I have books like this.

I've never read anything by Sarah Morgan, but this read, Moonlight Over Manhattan was fantastic. I enjoyed the characters and loved the setting. It is a slow burn, sensitive romance that I would recommend to any avid reader.

Review: Moonlight Over Manhattan by Sarah Morgan is a dazzling contemporary romance read. I was hooked from the beginning to end. Relationship issues, work issues, and family issues are explored within these pages. The plot was enticing. Steady going with scenes that speed up in certain spots. Some parts were sad, funny, and sweet. Sarah Morgan brought two opposites together in this title. Their personalities weren’t the only thing they had in opposite form. Their families to career choices differed by great means. Sometimes its not how much someone has in common with us, but how much different they are from us…that makes the compatibility good. This underlying theme was used.

Harriet is one of the main characters. She’s outgoing when it comes to her dog walking business. Dogs are her love. It’s easy to love her fun, warm, and sweet side. But underneath that Harriet also has a sassier side and that doesn’t come out until another character makes his appearance. Harriet is someone I would to hangout with and have as a friend. She’s that amazing. Caring, gentle, positive beam of sunshine.

Next, there’s the other protagonist. He’s more straight to the point. An ER doctor who has shut off all of his emotions. When it comes to feeling things, Ethan believes he doesn’t have a heart. Yet, Harriet knows he has one. He cares about his family and about his patients. The responsibility he shows in his work also proves that. Ethan is divorced. After his ex-wife, Ethan isn’t one for a long term relationship. He’s open to sex…and sex with one particular woman…Harriet.

Both Harriet and Ethannare pulled together when his sister asks him to watch over her dog. Ethan knows nothing about caring for a dog. Feeling helpless, he enlists Harriet’s help. But then that also backfires. Placing him on a bad spot with Harriet. Harriet still takes the job, all for helping the dog. But then complications arise when both are stuck in close quarters…Harriet is still working on challenging herself to things she never did. Ethan starts off with wanting to help her and to get closer to her. Yet, fate has a way of knocking some of their plans. Not falling in love would be one of them…

Overall, Sarah Morgan has done it again. Created another sexy yet beautiful tale. I fell in love with the characters immediately. The smaller characters were lovable, too. Characters like a neighbor, siblings, and coworkers made this a hilarious read. I laughed and felt like I was there with the them all. Moonlight Over Manhattan offers a promise of fun, love, and new beginnings. I highly recommend it to all.

Moonlight Over Manhattan is another very fun story in the From Manhattan with Love series. It can be read as a stand alone.

I always enjoy the characters that the author creates & Moonlight Over Manhattan had such interesting ones. Thje story was adorable & you can't help but root for a happy ending between Harriet & Ethan.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Moonlight Over Manhattan is light as air, so light in fact as to almost be almost vacant. The set up is standard contemporary romance fare: boy, girl, meet-cute, misunderstanding, HEA and one of my favorite genres when I want a carefree read.  I like a little spunk, a little fire in the characters and some crazy electric love connection. Unfortunately, Harriet and Ethan are so bland as to barely make a ripple in the narrative and their chemistry? Non-existence, even their sexy times are dull (and let's face it romance lives for the sexy times and no it does not have to be graphic or raunchy, a sweet and clean story can be just as moving). Although Harriet and Ethan are not exactly a fiery couple, neither is the story, and that is where the narrative suffers the most. It is too much telling and not enough showing. I liked the fish out of water storyline, but it fell flat as the story progressed. Disappointing and dull

This title feels like one of classic songs or one those old time movies. I like the holiday setting too. After Fliss' story I wondered what would happen to her quiet and shy sister. After knowing her grown up years was not kind to her she became into her kept by comfort zone retreating each time and her speech impediment. Ethan was a workaholic doctor used to that lifestyle. I liked him like Harriet does, honesty and patience aren't traits you see in everyone.

With her Challenge Harriet scheme in play she dog sits for Ethan for a while. She can't help the attraction but he isn't into relationships. It's pretty cute she schools him on being more in touch with himself loving dogs. Yes I love that she cares for fur babies so much more and agree they can be better than some humans. Harriet is the kind, generous and sweet no mean bone so easy to like. 

Total opposites, doctor and dog walker, shy and confident, family oriented and work focused. With a slow burn ish feel and a winter magic, Ethan and Harriet find they could be so good together. Balancing the other and helping the other with shortcomings. If and when they finally acknowledge it would be fantastic. I like the tie in with Sarah Morgan's other series with too.

This is essentially the book version of a Hallmark Christmas movie. I kind of love those movies, so this isn't necessarily a bad thing. The novel is pretty cute actually, and I enjoyed it more than expected. However, I can recognize that most of these Christmas stories are pretty ridiculous and not executed very well, and that is the case with this book as well. I thought it might be a first novel by the author, but now I see it's the 6th in a series. The writing could still use some development, but if you are looking for a sweet Christmas romance, it's not a bad choice.

I’ve really enjoyed Sarah Morgan’s From Manhattan With Love series, and each installment keeps getting better and better. In book six, Moonlight Over Manhattan, quiet, unassuming dog walker Harriet Knight meets her match in closed-off emergency room trauma physician Ethan Black. When one of her long term clients unexpectedly goes out of town for a family emergency, Harriet must walk the dog, Madi, from the client’s brother’s apartment. While Harriet spots Madi’s distress and trouble getting used to her new environment, Ethan Black is not pleased that his life has been turned upside down by the dog–as well as his personal space by both the dog walker and the very cute canine that Harriet seems to be much more fond of than him.

Harriet runs a dog walking service with her twin sister that covers Manhattan. But both her sister and brother are recently paired off with loves, leaving Harriet on her own for the first time in her life. While she’s always been protected by her siblings, Harriet’s using her newfound freedom to step outside of her comfort zone–to meet new people, do internet dating–and push herself to be someone that she only hopes to be.

Ethan Black has a pretty stressful yet simple life. He practically lives at the hospital, only spending a few weeks each year on vacation with his immediate family and friends that they’ve vacationed with since he was a child. After one divorce, he doesn’t think that he has the time, patience, or necessary skills to carry out a serious relationship–with woman or pet. But the arrival of Madi shakes up his neatly ordered world so much that he asks Harriet to temporarily move in with him, and her calming presence not only changes the dogs behavior, but Ethan’s as well.

I really liked both Harriet and Ethan. While Harriet is quite friendly and nurturing with those she is comfortable with, she’s quite shy and doesn’t have much self-confidence when it comes to strangers or trying new things. Ethan is quite successful at his job, but he’s become quite detached and a bit cold inside when not with patients, and he’s not sure if he can even turn his emotions back on after so long of shoving them down at work. But when Harriet and Ethan’s slowly begin a friendship, Harriet comes out of her shell and blossoms while Ethan finds that he reluctantly does care about more than his job. And when Ethan realizes that there’s more than friendship between the two of them, will it be too late for them to truly find love?

I give Moonlight Over Manhattan a 4.5 out of 5. With a picturesque, snowy Manhattan backdrop during the Christmas season, I really enjoyed jumping back into Sarah Morgan’s great storytelling and getting to know these characters better. The secondary characters added such lovely dimension to the story, and I especially loved Glenys and how Harriet helped her with her struggles. There is plenty of friendship, a bit of misunderstandings and struggle, sprinklings of humor,  and a heap of romance–all with great pacing and plotting that I’ve come to expect from a Sarah Morgan novel.  Moonlight Over Manhattan can be read as a standalone, and I look forward to enjoying more books in this series. I highly recommend this book and this series for lovers of romantic comedies, Christmas novels, and chick lit.

I love Sarah Morgan's books, and this one was no exception! She has this way of making you care about characters and their lives, as well as steaming up the room with the content.

So, doesn’t it just figure that the first book I read by this author would also be the last book in this series? Ah, well…now I know how it all turns out.

If you read the blurb, you know why I wanted to read this particular novel. Dogs…dogs…dogs! While Sarah Morgan made great use of the dogs, much to my delight, it was her characterization of Harriet and Ethan that drew me in and made Moonlight over Manhattan work for me.

I could identify with Harriet’s desire to challenge herself to take on a new fear/challenge everyday. It’s so easy to live our lives in our comfort zone. It would have been very easy to make Harriet an endless victim, but Morgan allowed her to flourish and grow stronger throughout the book.

The book opens with a waitress helping Harriet escape her date by going out a bathroom window. Great, humorous opening! If you didn’t guess, Harriet ends up badly twisting her ankle, which delivers her to the emergency room where she gets her first glimpse of hot doctor Ethan Black.

You might think that it’s all going to be a fairy tale from then on, but that’s not quite the case. Harriet’s next meeting with Ethan forces her stutter to momentarily return and quells her attraction to him, again, momentarily.

Almost every detail of this novel was well-thought-out, even for the likes of normally nitpicky me. What a pleasure to read such an intelligently written romance! And, for those of your for whom this is a must: there was steaminess.

The characters are all so well-written and the story so enjoyable that I found myself at the end before I realized it. Now, I just have to figure out how to work the rest of the novels into my schedule…and book budget.

This can definitely be read and enjoyed as a standalone.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Harriet Knight’s sister, Fliss, has protected her throughout her life but Harriet is ready to step out on her own and face her fears. Little did she know it would involve climbing out of the ladies’ bathroom window after a blind date goes wrong, forcing her to end up at the emergency room for an x-ray of her ankle. Meanwhile, Dr. Ethan Black is unexpectedly stuck dog sitting his sister’s dog, Madi, and it’s not going well. Harriet isn’t used to dealing with the clients as she’s always let Fliss handle the people side of things, sticking to walking the dogs. However, she can’t turn Ethan down because of Madi. Can Harriet and Ethan find love despite their very different lifestyles and personalities?

I love watching Harriet coming out of her shell! I was initially a little worried about how I would react to Harriet’s book. While I’ve loved the Bark Rangers ever since their introduction, Harriet has always been in the shadows behind her feisty sister. The previous book, HOLIDAY IN THE HAMPTONS, started to show Harriet emerging past her shy exterior and she fully blossoms in MOONLIGHT OVER MANHATTAN.

And Ethan… his gruff exterior upfront hides a heart of gold. His interactions with Susan and the rest of the trauma team showcase a different side to him, one that helps the reader overcome his lack of understanding about Madi’s issues. I have to admit, however, that I am secretly hoping Susan gets her own book in the near future!

MOONLIGHT OVER MANHATTAN is the sixth book in the <i>From Manhattan with Love</i> series but easily stands on its own. I’m not sure why anyone would want to miss a single installment, however, as Sarah Morgan’s stories and characters are pure magic! MOONLIGHT OVER MANHATTAN is yet another stunning example of Sarah Morgan’s talent as she shows love in the most unexpected of circumstances.

*review is in the editing queue of Fresh Fiction*