Small town Vermont? Check. Swearing off men in favor of puppies? Check. Jane Austen inspired? Check. This had all the makings of the perfect rom com, and while it was a fun and lighthearted read (and REALLY made me want to adopt a dog), I did find that the chemistry between Charlotte and George was a bit lacking for me. It was a slow burn that never really *burned* in the way I needed it to, and the characters didn't feel as built out as I needed them to be (maybe a bit two-dimensional). Regardless, it was a cute fun read, perfect for spring and summer!

I adore this series! It speaks right to me heart and I love how it sends a message to #adoptdontshop. The town of Pine Hollow is ABSOLUTELY a place I'd want to visit! I can see so many people I'd love to be friends with and hang out with! I love that although each book is a standalone we get glimpses of the other characters (AND DOGS!!) so we still get to catch up with them!

Charlotte drove me a little bit batty in this one - I wanted to scream at her to SEE George. On the flip side that made her more relatable LOL

I can't wait for more from Pine Hollow!!

I really enjoyed this story - perfect combination of whimsical romance, cute puppies, and witty characters! A very easy read that kept me entertained from cover to cover!

4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I am sorry for the inconvenience but I don’t have the time to read this anymore and have lost interest in the concept. I believe that it would benefit your book more if I did not skim your book and write a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for the inconvenience.

I'm a sucker for two things - dogs and retelling of Pride and Prejudice. So as soon as I saw this book I knew I needed to read it!

What do you do when you think you'll never find the one? Adopt a dog of course! Because dogs love you unconditionally and will never disappoint you. I loved that Charlotte's dog is what brought her and George together more and gave them that nudge to move past friendship to something more.

A fun and feel good read that I see myself reading again in the future for when I want a sweet, dog filled romance.

I enjoyed the premise and the characters were really fun! I loved the grumpy and sunshine plus friends to lovers trope. There was an instance where a characters says “he has the law enforcement background, so he knows how to get away with it” in reference to the main girl’s brother in law threatening the love interest. In this day and age that’s a truly disgusting joke to include in a book let alone have a cop as a romantic lead in a book released in the last five years. That needs to change because that soured my experience of this book deeply.

I love pride and prejudice. I picked this up because people raves about her holiday book. However, I struggled to finish this one. Maybe because I know P&P and nothing felt really interesting or unique about this one. It was cute but I found myself enjoying some parts and then bored other times

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a sweet and charming romance novel. I loved the puppies in the story so much.

A soft, light romance. Great for an afternoon of enjoyment and puppy antics. I enjoyed the Jane Austen inspiration and the secondary characters. The family dynamics were strong and vulnerable, painting the different family love and conflicts. This is a very low stakes, warm, closed door romance that is relatable and recognizable in its romantic arcs and tropes. I do love a good puppy filled romance.

This was a first time read for me by this author, but I will definitely be looking out for more books in the future
Charlotte has been burned one too many times in love and has had enough. No more dating for her, men are just not worth all the trouble. She decides to focus her attention and love on someone she knows will never betray her, her new puppy Bingley. George is her neighbor and co-worker and one of her best friends. She has no idea he is harboring a massive crush for her. She seems perfectly content keeping him in the friend zone, and he doesn't want to rock the boat, so he doesn't clue her in on his feelings. George is the nicest sweetest guy, but doesn't see himself as the one girls fall for. Charlotte needs help in raising her new puppy and George is totally there for her, already owning a dog of his own. As he helps her with Bingley and they spend more time together, Charlotte connects with him in a way she's never connected with guys before and she begins to realize her feelings just may go beyond friendship.
This book was just too sweet, and being a such a Jane Austen fan, I really enjoyed the quotes introducing each chapter. Both Charlotte and George had some inner reflecting to do and it was nice to see them each go through their personal growth.
A fun, lighthearted read, that I absolutely enjoyed! Glad to have had the chance to read this!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Yesss I love a retelling so much! Especially when it relates to pride and prejudice. Plus this one with puppies! So so cute. Not my favorite of all time but a great easy read!

I had really high hopes for this one! Puppies and Pride and Prejudice! But sadly, this one was a bit of a struggle for me. I'm not sure why but I struggled connecting to the story and characters. The tension was there but it was more annoying that the type to keep me flipping pages. I think other readers will like this more if they connect to the characters more. The second half was more enjoyable than the first for me and I would read the author again. This one was just a bit of a miss for me.

I love puppies. By far the thing that always puts a smile on my face. I was so excited to be approved for this one. This is my first book by Lizzie and I can't wait to read her in the future. I am obsessed with this cover. This book reminded me a little of The Match but was still a happy, amazing books.

I really wanted to love this book because I adore dogs (and cats!) and am also a Jane Austen fan. In the end, I found the book to be fine. I felt the story dragged on too long and a lot of 'woe is me' from each of the main characters. For the male main character, I was starting to get the feeling that George's attitude was one of entitlement; I'm such a nice guy! with a decent job! why am I friend-zoned! why don't women like me! I just don't vibe with that attitude. Until Charlotte stepped in to volunteer George for activities in the community, he complained about not feeling like he belonged or new people, well duh, you aren't making much of an effort.

There were some nice scenes in the book: when George helps take care of Charlotte after her injury. The compassion George has for his sisters, especially Beks. Charlotte's enthusiasm for life and love for her family and friends.

At the end of the day, like I said, it was fine.

Adorable friends to lovers rom com made even more adorable with puppies! This is book 4 in a series but can be read as a stand alone but I will definitely be going back and reading the other books. This was a fun read with enjoyable characters, a cute small town, and a enjoyable plot. Decor was if you like rom coms and dogs.

Thank you to Forever Pub and Netgalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

Lizzie Shane is back with another puppy filled romance this time filled with lots of Jane Austen filled references. It's perfect for any Austen loving readers.

If you're expecting a Pride and Prejudice re-telling, be warned this is not it. It's easy to expect that given the title. It's still a very enjoyable and lovely romance filled with lots of love, joy, and charm.

It wasn't my favorite of the series, but I still enjoyed it. I look forward to the next book in the Pine Hollow series coming Winter 2023.

4 out of 5 stars

This book was such a cute read! I love a good romance. Add puppies or dogs of any kind? Count me in!

Charlotte and George have been best friends since George moved to Pine Hollow two years ago. And ever since George has moved to Pine Hollow, he’s been secretly in love with Charlotte. Unfortunately for George, he’s stuck in the friend zone. Even worse? After her most recent break up, Charlotte has sworn off all men. Instead she’s made a pact to focus all her attention on her newest love… a golden retriever puppy rescue. As the two bond over dogs, something else, they get closer and closer. Maybe romance is in the air after all!
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I loved the “will she?”, “won’t she.” And the “does he” or “does he not.” The pull back and forth between two characters who want to be together, but feel as if the relationship will only fall apart if they concede. Normally the back and forth in romance books irritates me, but there was something about this book that was different. Yes, I got frustrated that Charlotte and George didn’t just “get together already.” But they were such an obvious match, you couldn’t help but root for them. I loved the Austen quotes that introduced each chapter. It was a really nice touch that brought everything together.

I recommend this book if you’re looking for a new romance book!

I was mostly confused while reading this book and while it was not for me I do think others might enjoy this book. It was cute and I used to read Shane's earlier work so I picked this up and went in blind, but I have not read the other books in this series.

I've been reading this series since the superb introduction, Twelve Dogs of Christmas, but with the new illustrated cover and trade paperback release I almost didn't realize this one was part of the same set! Thankfully, as soon as I started reading, I recognized Pine Hollow and the characters we've come to know and love. And Charlotte and George are two great additions to our other couples. George, despite having been in town over a year, is still constantly referred to as the "new guy," and is struggling to find his place in town while secretly pining for beautiful doctor Charlotte, who seems to always be dating someone--except him. When she's finally single, George decides to shoot her shot, only to learn she's sworn off all men and is getting a puppy instead. But the two begin to bond over their dogs, television binges, and hiking, and Charlotte wonders if she's been missing what's been right in front of her the whole time.

George and Charlotte are both such lovely people it's hard not to root for them. Charlotte always thinks she's "too much" and George is "too nice," but neither of them really seem like they're anything but perfect. I think the story was a bit too long, but it was overall an enjoyable, happy read, great for those looking for a closed door romance or more of Pine Hollow!

Thanks to Forever for my eARC and finished copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 stars - 8/10

Cute story. There was a little bit too much cursing and crudeness for my taste, along with a couple of other things, but it was still very cute.