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Puppy Love

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This is a good book. The two main characters are Avery and Cade. Avery moves to be close to her Mom after her divorce with her autistic daughter. On the first day, her daughter find a puppy that has had an accident. She takes the puppy to the veterinary office. The next day when she goes back to the veterinary office to check on the puppy. She sees the vet that she meet when she brought the puppy in, the veterinarian made a lot of assumptions about her and the dog. She gets hired at the veterinary office. The veterinarian apologizes and asks her out. There is an instant attraction. Eventually it turns to love.

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this was such an interesting book! i am so thankful to netgalley for letting me read this one early! such an amazing plot and characters!! blew me away!!!

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Puppy Love is the first book that I have read by Kelly Moran and it won’t be the last. I loved reading Cade and Avery’s story and can’t wait to read the next book in the Redwood Ridge series. I didn’t want this sweet romantic story to end. Be prepared for a great story that will pull at your heartstrings. I fell in love with all the veterinary staff and their pets, Avery and of course her adorable daughter, Hailey. The characters were so well written and relatable that they felt like people that I know. I highly recommend Puppy Love to anyone who is looking for a sweet and emotional romantic story. Puppy Love is the first book in the Redwood Ridge series by Kelly Moran.

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Avery is back to her mum’s town together with Hailey, her autistic daughter after a nasty divorce from her husband. All she want is to start a fresh. Fate seem to be playing with her when her encounter with a dog led her to the town’s sexy veterinarian Cade. It was not a good first encounter and Cade somehow misjudge Avery. He knew it and he want to make it up to her but it is not going to be an easy one as Avery have built a wall in her heart in order to protect herself and Hailey.

I love how the author have bring in the disability into the story and wrote the characters seem so real with in-depth and real. I also love the interaction between Cade and Hayley and how strong Avery are in handle Hailey. Overall, it is an emotional read for me.

*review post scheduled to be posted on 28/10/22*

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This is a great start to this series set in Redwood Ridge, Oregon. This book is centered around Avery and Cade. Avery is a single mom to her autistic daughter, Hailey. Cade is a player and one of the three owners of Animal Instincts, a veterinary clinic. Avery moves to town because this is where her mom, Justine, now lives. When Avery and Cade first meet, they don’t get off to a great start. She brings in a hurt puppy and he’s already had a rotten day and thinks she’s another irresponsible pet owner. Avery starts to work at the clinic and the more time Cade spends with her, the more attracted to her he becomes. Avery has been hurt in the past, so will she be able to open up to him? No spoilers, so grab your copy of this steamy read and get ready to fall for all three of the O’Grady brothers.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and I also purchased a copy.

I read books 2 and 3 first before reading this one. While it isn't necessary to read in order, the first three are about the O'Grady brothers finding their HEAs and they make multiple appearances but you don't have to read them in order. They can be enjoyed on their own.

Cade is the playboy brother of the three. He doesn't want to open himself up to hurt like both his mother and older brother with the loss of their partners. Well that is until Avery moves to town after her divorce with her young daughter, Hailey. Hailey has autism and is non-verbal. The first meeting between the two was such a delightful encounter when Avery rushes a young puppy to the veterinarian's office that Hailey found.

These two were such a great couple to read how the little things that shape our lives can effect other aspects and how to possibly get around them.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story and highly recommend it to anyone. This is a sexy read but nothing overly graphic in detail. It is also told in a dual POV format. I adore that as it really helps me to better connect and understand the characters.

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A great emotional story in the Redwood series. I really enjoyed reading it and am Looking forward to reading more from this author.

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A sweet, yet sassy and sexy love story. Avery Stowe and her daughter Hailey have moved to Redwood Ridge, Oregon. Recently divorced, Avery alone has had the care of her autistic daughter. She quickly learns that she has not only her mother’s support but also the support of the O’Grady brothers. Cade and his brothers run the Animal Instinct Veterinary Clinic and when Hailey finds an injured puppy, they take him to the clinic. Cade at first believes that Avery is an uncaring pet owner, only to learn that the puppy was a stray that she rescued. Avery is hired as the administrative assistant at the clinic and enjoys the warm and giving people of Redwood Ridge, even if she often feels as if she has entered the Twilight Zone in Mayberry. Cade is slowly falling in love with her and her little girl, but he has never wanted a serious relationship. Can he convince Avery that he is the man for her and he needs her and Hailey to make his life complete? I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

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Puppy Love by Kelly Moran was a sweet, cute book! Always a plus when dogs are in the story. Likeable characters and a Sweet, light romance that captavaded me throughout the story!

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Kelly Moran’s Redwood Ridge is one of my favorite fictional towns and 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 is the first book in this fantastic series. Cade and Avery are couple goals. He’s the good time guy running from commitment and love and she’s the curvaceous divorced, single mom with trust issues.

Cade and Avery find each other when neither one is expecting it. Watching Avery overcome her personal demons and allow Cade in, was both beautiful and heartbreaking as was watching Cade mature into the man he was always meant to be.

I absolutely loved this book. I’m giving 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval, TBR and Enjoy!

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Emotional and enticing. I loved this book and felt such a connection with the characters. Can't wait to read the rest of the books!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own

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Puppy Love was a nice and emotional read for me.

I can't understand how hard the life was for Avery before she moved to Redwood Ridge but I was so glad she finally found a place in the World where she can forget all her insecurities and fears in order to make a better life for her and her daughter.
Cade is my favorite character,I loved how he became an important person in Avery and Hailey's lives,earning their trust inch by inch.

I liked how easy are the relationships between the characters,even if there isn't so much privacy in the little village,everyone feel loved and appreciated and they can easily feel at home.

Kelly Moran once again made me fall in love with a new place and an incredible bunch of new characters since the first page.I wasn't ready to say goodbye at the end,fortunately there will be a new book in the series released pretty soon.

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Puppy Love by Kelly Moran.
Redwood Ridge 1.
After a passionless marriage under the scrutiny of high society, Avery Stowe is taking back her life. All she wants is a little privacy and a quiet place to raise her autistic daughter, Hailey. Redwood Ridge, Oregon, seems to offer all the right ingredients.Except for the problem of the local sexy veterinarian. The last thing she needs in her life is to fall for his irresistible allure, even if he is a nice guy who keeps doing her favors. But the well-meaning patrons of her new hometown have other ideas, and it appears playing Cupid is one of them.
A brilliant read. Couldn't put it down. Loved Avery and Cade. I'm looking forward to the next book. 5*.

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Kelly Moran delivers a loving contemporary romance with heat and sweetness. This is the first in a series about three swoon worthy veterinarian brothers in small town Oregon. Avery Stowe is moving to town with her non-verbal autistic daughter Hailey. On their first night in town they rescue an abandoned puppy whose leg has been severed in a trap. She of course takes him to the vet clinic. It turns out she is just what the clinic needs. As the new office manager she is a fantastic organizer earning her the thanks of all three brothers. But youngest brother Cade O'Grady, the family playboy, finds her irresistible. This is small town romance at it’s best. No villains, just curious busybodies, likable co-workers and a vet with six-pack abs and a kitten on his shoulder. I appreciate the realistic depiction of autism and Avery coming from a less than perfect marriage. I have already read the second in the series so it was nice to come back and see where it begins. Thank you to NetGalley and the author Kelly Moran for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. (4.5 stars)

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Very excited to read/review this book. Full review to follow both here and on the blog. I love romantic stories espthise that involve puppies so I’m sure this one will be a delight. Very excited to see the love relationship develop as well.

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This is the first book in the Redwood Ridge series, and I loved it. I read books 2 and 3 first so it was nice to read Avery and Cade’s origin story.

Avery and her daughter move to town to be closer to Avery’s mom. There they meet Cade, his family and friends, and she even gets a job at their vet clinic. Loved the secondary cast of characters, and I especially loved the parts of the story that involved her daughter, Hailey.

Thanks to NetGalley for this book in exchange for my honest review. Puppy Love is available now!

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