This was a real struggle for me to read. I absolutely couldn’t read this and didn’t enjoy anything about it

This was a beautifully done romance novel, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall feel of this. It was great two stories and used the rescue dog element to this. I enjoyed how good each story was and how Lori Foster and Maisey Yates wrote this.

I love these two authors and I love that they created two stories where the power of love - both of people and animals - can make everyone the best version of themselves. Lori Foster’s heartwarming fake dating story featuring neighbors Ford and Skye is full of friendship and hope. Maisey Yates’ sexy story that features brother’s best friend — and lots of animals, including a raccoon - is full of redemption and love. This book was a perfect companion for a snowy day. Thank you to #NetGalley and #Kensington Books for this lovely ARC.

This story by Lori Foster was so enjoyable. I love when she includes animals in her stories. The bonus story by Maisey Yates was a great read with a nice ending.

This is a two books in one read that I truly enjoyed. These stories were well layered with great characters. Characters that told amazing stories. Stories that included fun, silly pets that added so much to the already wonderful stories. The best part is these are rescue pets that not only get loving homes…they played matchmakers…what’s better than that? My reviews to each book is below.

The odd couple
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Neighbors Ford and Skye knew that the other existed but beyond being neighborly they didn’t really know each other. Until one day Skye asked for a favor…help her get rid of an ex that won’t go away. Slowly these two become friends, then sooo much more. These two had fun banter and great chemistry. They definitely grew to understand each other…it just took awhile and a few crazy dogs! Yes these two decided that adopting dogs together was a great idea…it definitely brought them closer. This well layered story was cute, funny and extremely sweet. I am a huge Lori Foster fan and this story did not disappoint.

Force of Nature
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Remy and Lydia have known each other for a long time. Her brother is his best friend, her family is his family…but she has a different kind of love for him. When this animal loving, sassy woman gets it in her head that he is hers and she is his…there is no stopping her. Remy didn’t have the best childhood and Lydia’s family was there for him. Does he have the right to fall for their daughter? Is he good enough for her? Yes and Yes! These two truly belong together. This was a sweet but emotional story about found families, finding out your true love is right under your nose and everything in between. I really enjoyed not only this story but this authors writing style. I look forward to reading more of her books.

This has been the most enjoyable book I have read in a long time. Between Skye and Ford, and Maybelline and Tank they had me smiling and at some points laughing out loud. The romance is there, I don’t know who was more loving Syke and Ford, or Maybeliine and Tank. I enjoyed insight of all involved in the aggravating ex. If you only have time to read one book for now, read this one! I am glad I did. Truly a feel good book between dogs and their pets.

The Two of Us by Lori Foster and Maisey Yates is a great read. It's two short stories of love, hope, and of animal rescues. Very well written by both authors. I couldn't put it down.

This was such a sweet novella. I really enjoyed watching Ford and Skye find their HEA. Of course the story wouldn’t be complete without the 2 canines that were so sweet. This story was about family you are born into and the family you chose and how you just have to be open to what is out there.

3.5 stars.
Two stories involving animals, their antics and how people bond through them, “The odd couple” (Lori Foster) and “Force of Nature” (Maisey Yates) are also about healing and hope after pain.
I liked how protective and sweet Ford turns out to be with Skye and how naturally he reads the situation/relationship between the twins (Lori Foster).
Their friendship and romance is interesting to watch, both are honest with each other.
The compassion and steadiness in Ford is admirable, particularly considering his childhood. I liked how he dealt with Skye’s self esteem issues.
I loved the grumpy hero, Remy, in Maisey Yates’ story.
He tries being the cold, inflexible, even mean person, like his father, but it all crumbles when faced with an old, neglected dog and a caring, special woman.

The Two of Us gives us two novellas, both sweet and tender love stories. In both books, there is the task of learning how to love and trust others. Rescue animals are involved, helping to bring two couples together. Maybelline and Tank are two adorable rescue dogs in Skye and Ford’s story. And Hank is a wonderful cattle dog who helps rescue Remy and Lydia. I recommend this fun and easy to read book, especially if you love animals.

The Two of Us is a romance anthologies about how the love of a rescue dog and their ability can bring people together. These couples are about to find out in this read. The authors did an amazing job writing this and I especially liked The Odd Couple read. All of the characters in these stories were great and of course the animals were amazing. Overall, this was such a sweet read that I highly enjoyed and would recommend to any reader who loves romance books. Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for this read in exchange of my honest review of The Two of Us by Lori Foster and Maisey Yates.

This was a wonderful novella. I always wish they were longer, when I read Lori's books. Getting to see Skye and Ford's story, was fun. I loved the addition of rescue animals. I am hopeful Lori's next book has Laylee and Knox's story.

This is an honest review of my ARC.

The Odd Couple by Lori Foster - Ford Caruso is a great neighbor, imho. And Sky Fairchild is his “hot” neighbor. Of COURSE they aren’t interested in each other! (This is where I snort-laff.) Reading how these two dance around each other, help one another out, and fall for each other? Perfect! I so enjoyed the dance these two did around their “non” feelings. And I adored the two dogs – little matchmakers! Well, Maybelline (Ford’s adopted dog) is huge, compared to Sky’s adoption, Tank, who is a little whirling dervish. (These two are the best of friends and mischievous matchmakers.) Perfect times two!

Force of Nature by Maisey Yates - Oh boy. I’d say there’s nothing like puppy dog eyes but there’s a racoon who runs a household. A vole. A one-eyes chicken...and a small tyrant of a dog. And Hank, is a heartbreaker! Remy and Lydia have broken souls (they are the humans). They grew up together but the sparks that grow between the? Priceless! Reading how Remy’s thinking changes is so good. He is a warm, decent man, under his feelings about his past and his background broke my heart. And seeing how Lydia started to believe in herself and how she helps Remy grow and change? It made for a wonderful story.

The Tow of Us is two stories in one, and I was definitely here for it! The Odd Couple is Lori Foster's story, and I really enjoyed how neighbors who were friendly, but not socially involved suddenly became very close to each other. Ford and Skye were both friendly enough, but they didn't interact often. Until the day when Skye needed help with an unwanted suitor... From there on, their entanglement became somewhat big rather fast. I loved both of the main characters very much, because they shared that no matter how confident we can appear to the outside world, we can still be rather insecure on the inside. And not everything is what it seems, that's for sure!

Force of Nature is written by Maisey Yates, and this story was a little shorter, but still very sweet. Two people who have known each other forever with Lydia having been in love with Remy since she was a young girl... when the sparks finally took a hold of them it became hot very quickly.

Neighbors Ford and Skye have been neighbors for a while. She's on the shy side, he's outgoing. She see Ford and some friends of his having a BBQ at his new pool. She needs a huge favor from a single guy. Ford resist but ends up caving in. They fall for each other, like the dogs at the rescue center have done. They end up adopting the 2 totally different dogs that can't be separated. The dogs are huge characters as well as Skye and Ford. Love the storyline. A MUST READ.
FORCE OF NATURE BY MAISEY YATES. Part 2 of The Two of Us Lydia has been in live with her brothers best friend Remington since she was a teenager. His mean and abusive father has passed away, leaving Hank the dog and several horses behind that haven't been taken care of. Lydia rescues all kinds of animals and has Hank, but can't keep him because of her rescued racoon Pascal. She gets Remington to take him in and he falls for Hank and Lydia. He finally sees her for a woman, not the best friends little sister. They start out with her making a deal with Remington to take her V card. She's always wanted him to be the one. Love the storyline with great characters including Hank and Pascal. GREAT READ.

Enjoyed these two short stories. Lori Foster’s stories never disappoint. The Odd Couple is a good story of neighbors pretending to be involved, friends that are family and rescue animals to melt your heart. Maisey Yates is a new to me author. Force of Nature is also good with all the feels of a friends to lovers story. I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley.

Double feature involving humans and dogs. Love found by meeting through animals. Both human and canine. Absolutely loved these two stories. Feel good books!

The Odd Couple * LORI FOSTER

This was such a cute and quick read! I am a sucker for big dogs and so Maybelline quickly pulled at my heart strings.

I loved Ford's character - the bachelor who quickly developed a protective nature and feelings for his gorgeous neighbor, Skye. When Ford steps in to help her out with an ex, both of their lives start to change for the better.

I knew Skye was a strong, independent woman when she marched over to Ford's to ask if him or his friends were single, hoping to enlist their help with her nuisance ex.

Not only were the main characters captivating, but Ford's friends and Skye's sister added that special found family/family element that warms the heart.

Sometimes, I find it hard to get into a love story that happens so quickly, but Lori Foster did an amazing job with this one!

Force of Nature * MAISEY YATES

I adore a good romance that is years in the making! I love how in Lydia and Remington's story, you can instantly tell they are truly good people who will clearly fit together if they allow it.

With the help of Hank, a dog who clearly needs to have his days filled with the love he hasn't had until Lydia convinced Remy to take him, the two find themselves spending more time than usual together.

Soon, Remy starts to see Lydia as a woman, not his best friend's kid sister. Lydia has been crushing on him for years, and once she realizes how he's looking at her, sparks fly.

This was a fantastic quick read! I loved how both characters were able to help the other see how uniquely special they were. The animals, Remy's new dog, and Lydia's large group of many critters added such an adorable element to the story.

Thank you to Lori Foster for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Ford Caruso and Skye Fairchild have been neighbors for a bit now, but never really talked to one another much, other than exchanging a pleasant hello here and there. Their virtually strangers, strangers who are about to become so much more...

The Two of Us is a captivating little novella brimming with sweet tender moments to touch the heart and of course a few steamy bits here and there that are guaranteed to make you blush! I loved watching this pairing fall for one another, their plan for a faux romance, to send Skye's ex packing epically failed, and I am so happy it did! They were truly meant for one another. What a fun little read, highly recommend!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.

Cute stories. Loved the animals in them. Loved the storylines. Well definitely recommend this book to friends.