Cold Nose, Warm Heart

I'm a sucker for any book that involves dogs...and this one involves MANY dogs! Probably because there is a dog park located near the apartment building that brings out all of the dogs in the neighborhood and is quite the community gathering space. Of course, I use the term dog park loosely as it is a fenced area that people squeeze through a gap to enter. But it is definitely a gathering space.

Caleb and Riley are friendly rivals once the truth is out about who Caleb is and why he is at The Dorothy that Riley manages. As in a romance novel, there are the ups and downs in their relationship, starting as friends, becoming slight enemies, resolving their differences and finding happiness together.

I appreciated how the community came together when The Dorothy was in trouble and everyone offered their assistance for free to save this iconic building. Sure it was dilapidated but it had charm. Even a crotchety old man can be taught new tricks and that it does not have to be a dog eat dog world.

This is a well written book that holds your attention. It's a fun story and a wonderful start to a new series. If you like a story with sweet cute dogs and romance, you will love this book. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. Thank you SOURCEBOOKS Casablanca via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

I enjoyed this book about dogs and people. Riley works at the Rundown senor apartment building she believes is owned by her grandmother. Caleb is one of three the grandsons of Donavan who sends him to turn the building into luxury condos. But the vacant lot is used by all the people as a dog park and they will not go down with out a fight.
This is a story with cute dogs and interesting characters. The writing is smooth, and the story ends with satisfying conclusions. Thank you, Net Galley, for an advanced copy for an honest review.

Caleb runs right up against Riley and her best friend LouLou the poodle. Even though you know how this has to end it is fun watching the two try to resist and then give in to attrition. Caleb is an OK guy who is trying to overcome his family's background. Riley is a hard working woman who is taking care of everyone. She has to learn to accept help. A really fun story with some wonderful dogs as side characters.

Oh how I loved this book...such a good story with wonderfully mad characters and adorable dogs! I really loved Riley, and how she supports everyone else, and sometimes neglects herself in the process. Caleb was a good match for her, he is trying to restore the family name after a financial scandal by buying over the building Riley and her gran stays in, but finds himself falling big for the strange group that stay there. I’m so glad it’s the first in a series as there was some unsolved mysteries left unanswered, and I can’t wait to read about these characters again.