I really enjoyed this charming, later-in-life romance. As a dog lover with two rescues of my own, I was instantly drawn in by the cover and plot—and I’m happy to say the story lived up to expectations!
The book is filled with humour and heart, featuring a wonderfully sweet pairing in Becca (48) and David (50). Their shyness and the gentle way their relationship unfolds make their connection feel genuine and deeply satisfying. It’s one of those romances where you can’t help but smile as two perfectly matched people find their way to each other.
The supporting cast—Luisa, Rhonda, Kate, Sherry, and Becca’s daughter Izzy—adds warmth and personality, especially the strong, supportive friendship dynamic surrounding Becca.
And of course, Roscoe, the lovable Great Dane mix, completely steals the show! He brought plenty of laughs and was easily a highlight for me.
While I would have loved a bit more insight into Becca’s work at the vet clinic and her volunteering at the rescue (only because i'm an animal lover), the story still delivers as a light, feel-good read.
If you’re looking for an easy, sweet romance with a touch of humour—and a delightful canine companion—this is definitely one to pick up.
Big thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher: Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op for the opportunity to read and review this fantastic book.

This is a super cute quick read of a sweet rumcom that has an adorable dog. What more could you want? Maybe a big lomping around a horse of a dog.But a dog that's adorable nonetheless, rebecca, as a daughter who is just getting ready to leave the nest and move from there. Kentucky town to New York City and start her new adventures and Becca things. I'll show have left is her three best friends from middle school.They call each other, the fab four- rebecca's always been alone.Her mother passed away before her daughter was born.And her daughter's father turned out to be a married man who preferred to just disappear anyway, one of the fab four kate was in a serious car accident and wasn't able to attend Becca's daughter Izzy's college graduation, soshi don's the cap and down and goes to the hospital. So she can see, and while they're there becca meets a nurse named David and while she finds him attractive and friendly, she gets the wrong impression that he's married.Even though he's actually a widower, they end up having a re-meet cute at the park with rebecca's foster horse (actually a great dane mix) David is also interested in Becca, but remember she thinks he's married.So she's very turned off when he asks for her number- when's the signals get uncrossed? And the facts are set straight let me go on a date and buy themselves. I'm very happy with each other.And they both start to wonder if love and happiness can exist in the second part of your life- i liked this book because it shows the power of friendship and how important that is. And having your child(ren) leave house and dealing with that - most importantly, I love any look that mentions rescue and adopting and fostering shelter animals so that was really fun, and the dog Roscoe (that happened to be my childhood dogs name) was written very good you could picture the dog popping around tail flying ... It's a very quick fast read, it's super cute romcom- little, tiny bit of spice, but not a ton. Definitely recommend!

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