I don’t normally enjoy romances, but I really liked this one. Ava and Jeremy, both flawed characters met at a dog rescue organization promotion, and a connection between them started almost immediately. Jeremy also has a loyal dog, Rollo, who literally steals the show throughout the book. Rollo has just enough I him to be a good dog, totally loyal to Jeremy, and just enough to help/push him to venture beyond his safe space. As the book progresses, the friendship between Jeremy and Ava progresses nicely. There is also a lot of chemistry between them. Rollo only helps things along. Jeremy and Ava both have pasts that have made major impacts on their lives and decisions, and each must confront these pasts to move forward. It was interesting to watch all this unfold. Throughout the story, dogs and cats/kittens played a big role, which I was glad to see. They were not neglected because of the romance, as happens so often in other stories.

I always enjoy reading this author’s books, as they are full of animals and their interactions with people, which I really enjoy and love. This one is no different. If you like the author or just reading books about animals, especially dogs, I recommend this one. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

Book wasn't meant for me. Hopefully someone will enjoy it more. I will look into renting it in the future

Puppies!!!! I love this series so much, and I really enjoyed Ava and Jeremy's story. As usual, Rolo and the shelter pups have my heart above all else, These are such generally sweet and engaging romances, with a canine focus that really brings the cute and adorable to the front. I'm really hoping there are more in this series!

In Debbie Burns’s To Be Loved by You, the sixth installment in the Rescue Me contemporary romance series, this lovely and endearing contemporary romance is compassionate and moving. Ava Graham is a hard-working real estate agent, who grew up in an affectionate farm family near St. Louis, and had her heart broken after one year of marriage. When her baby sister Olivia invited her to volunteer at the High Grove Pet Rescue center’s dog wash, she met Jeremy Washington, when they worked at the same station together. As a potential set-up by her sister and her boyfriend Gabe, they begin to like each other and learn that they both had failed marriages and grew up with tough childhoods. They begin to bond through Ava’s puppy yoga sessions and Jeremy’s plan to foster dogs, they both cared for his charismatic dog Rolo, who was irresistible and loving. If they plan to have a future together, Jeremy needed to face his inner demons along with his past. When Ava injured her arm, she begins to understand where he’s coming from. To get their much-deserved happy ending, they needed to follow their hearts and let the past go.

This heart-wrenching contemporary romance was beautifully written and moved me to tears. I love pet rescue romance stories and yoga. I cared for Ava, who had been dealt with hard times and needed some happiness for a change. I adored Jeremy, who had to make a big leap of faith, and loved how he’s a rescue hero who saved Rolo’s and that adorable kitten Louie’s life. The dual locations of St. Louis and HIgh Grove has mesmeric scenic settings to take you and transport there right on the page. The theme is in order to heal from emotional scars, it’s best to forgive and not let anything hold you back.

This sensational pet rescue contemporary romance will pull at your heart strings and make you sigh and swoon. I rated this book, five out of five stars, because it was so heartfelt and moving. If you love pet rescue contemporary romance with non-stop action, heart-wrenching romantic drama, and plenty of sweet intimate moments, you'll want to read To Be Loved By You. It's recommended for fans who love pet rescue romances like Kelly Moran, Debbie Mason, and Hallmark movies.

Alright, let’s just get this out of the way… I absolutely adored Rolo, the comical, devoted, kitten-loving Bernese Mountain Dog/German Shepherd mix. He is the hero of To Be Loved by You for me. I just wanted to take him home (as though Jeremy would have let me) and cuddle him forever. And yes, sometimes the animals in a story are just as important to me as the main characters. While I would recommend reading the Rescue Me books in order, you can jump in and enjoy the antics of the animals and the newly in love couple with ease (that’s not always so with some series).

Ava and Jeremy are connected to others we’ve met in this series but they are also very independent people who believe that neither love nor commitment is realistic for them – the reasons vary but the determination to remain single is strong. Until a meeting at the High Grove Animal Shelter (and our matchmaking Rolo) will prove them wrong. Ava is changing careers from the high power and intense real estate field to becoming a yoga teacher. Ava has been through so much, her trust level for the opposite sex is minimal at best, but there is a spark, an attraction when she meets Jeremy. Now, will she act on it or continue to play it safe in the emotions department? Jeremy works with at-risk teens, he loves what he does the lives he can impact or even change fit in with his personality. He’s not looking for a romantic entanglement, no, he’s been there and does not see himself returning to being part of a couple any time soon if ever. Yet, Ava intrigues him and perhaps he might have a change of heart… one day.

While To Be Loved by You is lighthearted, sweet, and funny in many ways, there are also those darker issues that both Ava and Jeremy have faced in their past. It’s not overpowering but the past does still haunt them and there are issues, and fears to go beyond before that happy ending is a possibility. I liked them, they felt realistic and believable – and come on – kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs… of course, I’m gonna love it! I love returning to this world whenever I can and always keep an eye out for the next story that will take me back to one of my happy fictional places. If you love a romance that will touch your heart, a couple who have some issues to deal with, and adorable animals that will have you wanting to visit your local animal shelter – then this one is perfect for you.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own – good, bad, or indifferent. I was not financially compensated for this review and no expectation of a positive review was promised.*

Count me in for any book involving dogs! I was thrilled to receive this one by Debbie Burns and look forward to more from her in the future! Love love love!

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Casablanca for an e-ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

This is book 6 in the Rescue Me series and is does not disappoint! I am a sucker for a book about dogs and I love that this series just keeps getting better and better. Jeremy is dealing with his own personal demons and is living his life by helping others. he runs a program for at risk youths and thinks that the High Grove animal rescue center may be a great fit for his kids. There he meets Ava. She’s an open kind hearted woman. She also teaches yoga and believes that that his program can benefit from her teaching them yoga. He is also attracted to her, but truly afraid to dip his toe into the dating pool. Will they, won’t they? Its a wonderful read to their eventual HEA. That isn’t me giving away any secrets for that is what we come to expect from this series. It’s a lovely sweet read. Don’t miss out. Cant wait for the next in the series.

*Three and half stars*

It wasn't just his looks. Something about him called to her, some thing calms and inviting, like a book with a tempting cover to pull off a shelf and peruse while sitting in a quiet corner. Only, right now, she wasn't perusing.

I love Jeremy and Ava's friendship and interactions. They are so good for each other. I loved their flawed characters. And how they fit so well together.

I love animals. This book was definitely an animal book with a minor part relationship. Which was fine with me!

I love Debbie Burns' romances and loved this one, it was a lot of fun and compelling.
I rooted for the well developed characters, loved the pets, and had a good time.
The plot is well developed and kept me turning pages.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

This was a cute story. I loved the animals in this story which made it for me. A second chance romance basically between 2 characters overcoming their issues.

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This is a sweet second chance romance that was a joy to read. The author brings the story to life with her words, you feel like you are there. If you like a sweet romance that includes animals in the story this is the book for you. I hated to see this book end.
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If I had to use one word to describe this story it would be sweet. It’s just a great heartwarming romance with just a smidge of angst. It kept me entertained enough to read in one sitting. The main couple were great and I especially enjoyed the animals and kids. Overall I truly enjoyed it. I would give this 3.5 stars.

I was given this book by NetGalley for my honest review.

To Be Loved by You is a lovely heartwarming story involving second chances, teens, dogs, and cats by Debbie Burns. Did I mention yoga lessons is also part of this story, too? Jeremy Washington and Ava Graham are a perfect couple together but they don’t just know it yet.

I enjoyed this story with well written descriptions so that you feel a part of the lives of these characters. Is it a fast paced plot? No. Smooth even paced story? Right on. This makes for an excellent easy read. I recommend this book to romance readers everywhere. If you love animals then this is the story for you with the High Grove Animal Shelter.

The publisher through Net Galley provided a digital ARC. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts.

Anyone who loves a sweet, slow-burn romance filled with rescue animals (both dogs and cats), teens, and two people both trying to move on from their past and live the lives they were meant to live will love this book. After reading the first 2 books in this series, I missed the last couple, but was happy to jump back in to the world of the High Grove animal shelter and all of its adorable animals, although this book works just fine as a standalone. Jeremy is the cousin of the shelter's on call vet who successfully beat his own addictions years ago and now runs a youth center next door to the shelter. Ava is the sister of one of the shelter workers who overcame her own teenage struggles to become a successful real estate agent, but who is now looking to change careers and become a yoga teacher. When these two meet at a volunteer event at the shelter to benefit hundreds of recently rescued dogs, their mutual attraction is combustible. First though, Jeremy needs to fight the demons from his past in order to fully commit to the present and to Ava. These two made such a great couple. It was pretty obvious that they had shared priorities, values and interests.

Their relationship is helped along by their mutual love for animals of all kinds, especially Jeremy's rescue dog, Rolo, an adorable German Shepherd/Bernese Mountain dog mix who doesn't care about other dogs, but adores cats and does a little rescuing on his own of an abandoned kitten. There were so many heartwarming animal scenes that I almost always had a smile on my face while reading the book. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

DNF at 31%. This has a nice premise, and I like the dogs, but was way too slow moving for my taste. I had no investment in the characters, so it just felt like I was slogging through this book I hated.

Thank you to Netgalley, Sourcebooks Casablanca and Debbie Burns for the opportunity to read this book. I found it an easy going read that had likeable characters. Both Ava and Jeremy had interesting pasts and I thought it made a change that the story focuses more on Jeremy struggling to move on than Ava. It was heartwarming as well as heartbreaking in some parts when they discuss their pasts. The young people that Jeremy helps added another layer to the story with their own stories. I loved all the animal characters and absolutely loved the epilogue!

This was such a good story. It did take the two main characters awhile to get together, but it was well worth the journey. Ava and Jeremy met at a dog washing event for several hundred dogs that had been confiscated from a breeder. They were paired together and sparks flew. Ava had just sworn off men and Jeremy had had many addictions and he was afraid to get involved with anyone. And Rolo - you will fall in love with that dog. He was so smart and loveable and he had a giant soft spot for cats.
There were several great characters in the story besides the two main ones that were very fun to get to know

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This book was very much based in growth. The two MCs are both moving beyond their pasts, in very different ways. Supporting characters were really good and varied - dogs are always the best. It felt like a very slow book, which is not my preference.

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Yay for puppies! This book begins with an amazing scene of washing hundreds of dogs at a shelter. And there's doggy yoga, too! I absolutely chose this book because of the puppies, and it did not disappoint.

There are also humans in the story. Ava is a real estate agent who has moved in with her sister as she moves on from her divorce. Jeremy runs a non-profit providing therapy for at-risk teens. The two have immediate chemistry. As you'll note from the content warnings I include below, there are a lot of heavy topics the pair are working through as well.

The book immediately engaged my interest. It was so engrossing that time flew as I read. It's a very sweet, low steam romance.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. These opinions are my own.

TW: discussion of eating disorder, drug and alcohol addiction, child abuse, suicide