This puts the ‘com’ in romcom! Pardon My Frenchie was a favorite last year, but Pugs & Kisses? This series is aging like fine wine.
Evie and Bryson fit together perfectly in the end, but I love that we see them soften each other’s sharp edges along the way. Watching Evie reclaim her spirit—post-breakup and post-parental expectations—is so satisfying. And Bryson? He’s got his own baggage, but I appreciate that he acknowledges it and seeks help. Plus, his unwavering support for Evie, even when he doubts the clinic’s fight, makes him even more lovable.
This book radiates sunshine. Beyond Evie and Bryson, and the insta-friendship between their rescues, Waffles and Bella, I fell a little more in love with New Orleans. The food, the bayou, the realities of gentrification—it all adds depth to the romance.
Love and cultural immersion? What more could you ask for? When it comes to this book? Absolutely nothing.
It’s perfect.

Did I binge this book in like half a day? YEP

The writing was so flow-y and the characters were so so cool, I simply could not put the book down! It's a second chance romance happening after like a decade, and there's a hefty dose of regret and vulnerable discussions (and some groveling :)).

The plot was so gripping too! The MCs are both veterinarians who have to work together to save the dog sanctuary they volunteered with back in school, and the twists and turns and the way they finally save it at the end was written so well.

I assume book 3 is Ridley and Von? I need it so badddd

TWs - death of a pet on page (not the MCs'), infidelity (FMC's ex cheats on her on page and the FMC's parents are described to face this), strained relationships with parents

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!