Head Over Paws by Debbie Burns is the 5th book in her wonderful Rescue Me series. Once again, Debbie Burns gives us another wonderful sweet story as we return to the High Grove Animal Shelter, where we also get to see many of the people we got to know in the previous books.

Olivia Graham, our heroine, is traveling in a rain storm to try to get to the Animal Shelter to help transport dogs and cats to the shelter because of the flooding. When her car breaks down, she meets Gabe Wentworth, our hero and local veterinarian, who picks her up, on the way to the shelter. Gabe had his dog, Samson with him, who immediately fell all over Olivia; of course, Gabe himself was also attracted to the beautiful redheaded woman in the car with him. The feeling is mutual, as the sparks flew between them very fast; and since both are animal lovers, it was a match made in heaven.

There was an amazing rescue attempt of a dog in danger of drowning during the flood, that Gabe and Olivia desperately worked to save him. There were many hold your breath moments when we worried about Gabe, as well as the dog. In a short time, Olivia found herself falling hard for Gabe, as well as the rescued dog, Morgan, whom she wanted to adopt. Olivia is a teacher, and though she was falling in love with Gabe, she wasn’t sure she would stay in town, since she needed a teaching job. I loved them together, as they made a great couple, and also enjoyed the occasional POV of Morgan. Cute. Will Gabe convince Olivia to stay?

What follows is a wonderful sweet romance between Gabe and Olivia, with added the element of Samson and Morgan; and meeting Olivia’s sister Ava, as well as the characters we already knew from the shelter. Head Over Paws is a heartwarming, delightful, sweet romance with two very relatable people, involving an animal shelter and two adorable dogs.

Debbie Burns gives us another wonderful, delightful, sweet, heartwarming story that kept us hooked until the very end. Head Over Paws was well written by Debbie Burns. If you love animals, with a romance in the background, you need to be reading this series.

What could be sweeter than a couple bonding over their rescue dogs. Both Olivia and Gabe are good people who are building new lives for themselves. He’s a firefighter-turned-veterinarian and she’s a middle-school math teacher. They meet while trying to help dogs abandoned by a flood. He heroically rescues a dog and she falls for both Gabe and the dog.

This was a very sweet romance.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

Debbie Burns creates a near perfect "book boyfriend" with veterinarian Gabe.

The story mostly revolves around Olivia and her work with the rescue shelter. While Gabe talks about how he decided to become a veterinarian, I expected him to be a little more of a broody character.

Throw in the recuse of a dog and you a very cute and enjoyable novel.

Head Ver Paws is an entertaining and well written romance. Loved the plot and characters. I received an arc from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

Loved this story. How can romance with dogs thrown in be bad. Whether it was the adversity or their hearts these two people fell hard and fast. Putting their lives back together for the future was a treat to read.

The story of Olivia and Gabe. Brought together by animal rescue, but they both have issues in their past. Will they let it stop them from being together?

First book I have read in this series and looking forward to reading more.

A very sweet story with romance and as always, cuteness overload of dogs and cats. The main characters are Olivia and Gabe who meet during a dog rescue. There are heartbreaking and heartwarming moments throughout the story that will uplift you.
It was fun to read Morgan’s (the dog they rescued) POV throughout the story.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and review this book for my honest review.

This cute story by Debbie Burns, the fifth book in the Rescue Me series, is a truly touching story. Olivia was on her way to transport a few dogs misplaced due to a storm to a rescue center. Gabe has also been called into action to get some dogs to a safe place during the dangerous flooding that Olivia is out in.

Gabe's dog Samson is now retired from the search-and-rescue work, but he takes Samson along with him. Samson might have aged out, but his bond with Gabe is undeniable. Olivia's car breaks down and Gabe offers his assistance, and the two work to get some dogs that were caught up in the storm to safety. Sparks fly between Gabe and Olivia from the start.

Olivia is a teacher but is drawn to animals, especially the dog she and Gabe rescued that was named Morgan. (I needed tissues here.) Gabe is a former firefighter and EMT who has found his calling as a vet. Will Gabe and Olivia ever see one another again, especially after they share a tender kiss?

What a touching story! The idea of rescuing animals and getting them to no-kill shelters was endearing enough, but watching the relationship that Gabe had Samson truly warmed my heart. I also loved how Olivia took every opportunity to be with the dog Morgan. The love story was wonderful as well. The conflicts in this book were relatable and I loved seeing how they came to resolution.

There is something a bit different as to how this book is written. It is written in third person POV for the characters - and this includes the dog Morgan. Oh, how I loved his chapters! I have enjoyed all five books in this series, if not for the couples who found their happiness, most certainly for the dogs that were in each story. I really hope there are more to follow.

Many thanks to Sourcebooks Casablanca, Edelweiss and NetGalley for this ARC to review. This is my honest opinion.

Another fun book in this series. It tended to be a bit repetitive, but it was still enjoyable. I love how Burns writes the animals stories in as well.

If you want a good cry and a lot of laughs then, Head Over Paws, is the book that you want to read. I was reading a very sad part while in a waiting room. I had a few looks my way as I was sniffling. I truly enjoyed reading this book and have been telling my friends and family about it.

Gabe and Olivia came to gether so organically and it was enjoyable to read their story. I really enjoyed the details about the dogs lives before Gabe and Olivia. This was a heart warming story that involved alot of animals and their humans.

This is a heartwarming story filled with emotion, chemistry, hopes, faith, wonderful characters, and delightful canines. Debbie Burns tells a wonderful story of love, romance, and compassion as we join Gabe and Olivia on their journey to throw off baggage of old relationships and move forward to a new beginning. I highly recommend it!

A heartwarming and sweet romance with two very relatable people, involving an animal shelter and two adorable, smart dogs.
I really liked the characters in “Head Over Paws”, by Debbie Burns (Sourcebooks, Casablanca), how they’re honest and open with each other and the way their instant attraction slowly developed into an interesting relationship and stronger and deeper feelings.
And how refreshing to have an educated hero, who comes from the working class. Gabe is kind, gentle and a bit cautious where his feelings are concerned; it’s great that he isn’t the typical macho man. His relationship with Samson, the dog, is remarkable.
Olivia is a compelling character, too, a devoted teacher and an animal lover, who immediately bonds with dog Morgan.
I liked how the dogs were a strong part of the story, loved how Debbie Burns wrote Morgan’s POV and really enjoyed the St. Louis setting.
I intend to read more stories in this series and I hope Patrick, a shelter staff member, will have his own written.

Olivia and Gabe meet when he volunteers to provide veterinary services to a rescue shelter and she is helping to transport shelter animals. Even though Olivia left a long-term relationship fairly recently, she felt more drawn to Gabe than she had ever felt before.

Gabe’s focus had been solely on veterinary school and on his dog for so long, that he was surprised to find himself so drawn to Olivia. They share a love of animals and other similar interests. Gabe is all in, but Olivia seems to struggle a bit with self-confidence and has had difficulty landing a permanent teaching position, which makes her feel as if her life is in limbo.

Can Gabe convince Olivia that what they feel for each other is a forever kind of love?

This was a cute wee story, though a bit long winded and dull at times, though the characters of Olivia and Gabe had likability, so I was invested in their story. The story could have been a few chapters less, and although I found myself skimming some pages, I still enjoyed the characters enough to finish it

This is the first book I've read from Debbie Burns but after reading this, I bought the first two books of the series because I really wanted to read more. Debbie Burns mixes romance with an important message about caring and saving animals. I love that she even brings the dog's perspective into it which is really just heartwarming.

Head Over Paws follows Olivia and Gabe who volunteer to help rescue dogs. While Olivia is trying to get to a site to help transport some dogs, her car breaks down. Fortunately, Gabe was in the area and going to the same rescue site, as he is a vet. They actually make a harrowing rescue and get closer- it's instant attraction but I loved how the author made their relationship unfold sweetly and perfectly paced. This is low angst although Olivia especially has to find herself and she does so by trusting in herself, the dog she saved, Gabe, and other supporting cast members, all of whom are awesome. I hope we get to see a few of them in future books so that they, too, get their HEA. I'm really happy to have had the opportunity to read this ARC from NetGalley. I look forward to reading the other books in the series.

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Another delightfully furry addition to the series. As always the intertwined animal and human stories are heartbreaking and heartwarming. Morgan is a fabulous addition to the lead characters. The moment when Gabe and Olivia save him from drowning is intense. And finding out he’d been left in that cage for so long, slowly starving, is heartbreaking.
Unfortunately the romance was a little too easy for me. I have no problem with insta-love. It’s a great trope when done well, but I need them to have a bit of a challenge, a something that is threatening their love, and I didn’t really get that here.
It was still a wonderful read and if you enjoy animal stories give this series a try.