Every Dog Has His Day by Jenn McKinlay – Review & Giveaway

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Description:
Bluff Point brewery owner Zachary Caine wants nothing to do with commitment. His wild bachelor lifestyle suits him perfectly—until a foster kitten named Chaos makes him a reluctant hero. Now he’s BFFs with the kitten’s two little girls and finds himself falling for their gorgeous mother, who couldn’t think less of him.

Divorced mother Jessie Connelly wants nothing to do with men like Zach. He’s sexy and charismatic and bad news, just like her ex. But her girls adore him, and he’s doing a good job filling in for their deadbeat dad. Then a snowstorm brings out the best in both neighbors, who, it turns out, have more in common than their mutual attraction…

So when Jessie’s past threatens her and her girls, Zach is determined to do whatever it takes to protect them—and live happily ever after with this family he has made his own.

Review:

Every Dog Has His Day by Jenn McKinlay is the third book in her Bluff Point series. Having read the first two books in this series, I knew this would be a fun and enjoyable read.  However, after finishing Every Dog Has His Day, I thought this was the best one yet.  I loved every moment of this sweet heartwarming romance. McKinlay not only gives us a wonderful couple, and two cute pets (Chaos, the cat and Rufus, the dog), but she also gives us two fantastic and adorable little girls. 

Zack Caine, our hero, loves his free fun life, even if all his friends are getting engaged or married.  When in the wee early hours of a snowy morning, he wakes up to loud banging, and when he opens the door, there are two little girls (5 & 7) looking up at him for help.  It turns out that their cat, Chaos in on his roof yowling to be rescued.  The girl’s mother comes running out of their house next door, just when Zach climbs up on the roof to rescue the cat, and lands in the snow.  Zach remembers Jessie, who was nasty to him when he met her before; and now she is his neighbor.   Jessie is divorced, and is gun shy to be involved with any man, let alone one who is considered a womanizer.  

When a major storm brings down power, Zach will bring his generator to Jessie’s house and they all will stay to help one another during the storm.  A friendship builds between Zach and Jessie, and even more between Zach and the two kids ( Maggie & Gracie). What follows is a sweet heartwarming story that touches your heart throughout.  Both Zach and Jessie enjoy each other’s company, and the banter between them and the girls was lots of fun…very enjoyable.  But both fear that they are becoming too attached, as a commitment is nothing either wants.  Jessie having already suffered a bad marriage, and Zach determined not to follow in his friends footsteps. 

When Jessie is threatened by her ex father-in law, a powerful man, things will change.  Though her heart tells her he is the man for her, she fears losing her children, and pushes Zach away.  Zach feels the loss of three people who have melted his heart and knows he cannot live without them.  When a near tragedy happens, it will bring everyone together to fight their fears, and lead to a happy ending.

I absolutely loved “the Maine crew” (Zach & Jessie’s friends), who were always there for them, as well as fun.  Chaos and Rufus were both cute and fun, and part of the family.  But most of all, I loved Zach, Jessie, Maggie and Gracie together; an awesome family.

Every Dog Has His Day was such an enjoyable read, fun, with wonderful leading characters that you will love.   If you enjoy pure simple small town romances, great couple, fantastic secondary characters, humorous and fun camaraderie and two adorable pets & children, then you should be reading this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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