About a Dog by Jenn McKinlay – Review & Giveaway

 

 

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Mackenzie -Mac- Harris fled her hometown of Bluff Point, Maine, after being left at the altar–and seeking solace in the arms of her best friend’s off-limits brother. Now, seven years later, she’s back to attend her best friend’s wedding–safe, or so she thinks, from the mistakes of her youth.
But Gavin Tolliver has never forgotten the woman who has always held his heart. And when Mac rescues a stray puppy named Tulip, only Gavin, the town’s veterinarian, can help. With a little assistance from Tulip, Gavin vows to make Mac realize that their feelings are more than just puppy love…

 

 

Review:

About a Dog by Jenn McKinlay is the first book in her Bluff Point Romance series.  About a Dog is a sweet cute romance with a very likable couple, great friends, and of course, the cutest dog. What else can you ask for? 

Mac Harris, our heroine, returns to Bluff Point to be maid of honor for her best friend, Emma’s wedding.   Mac  has not been home for 7 years, after she left suddenly when she was left at the altar.  We learn immediately that Mac has kept a secret all those years from Emma.  When she was upset and embarrassed after the groom stood her up, it was  Gavin, our hero and Emma’s baby brother, who took Mac away to help calm her down; in her state of mind, and Gavin hidden feelings for Mac, they ended up having sex. 

Now when she arrives to Bluff Point, to her dismay, it is Gavin who picks her up.  She does all she can to avoid talking too much, not to mention that the baby brother has grown into quite a hunk.  But Mac now has a boyfriend, who is away, and she is determined to avoid Gavin, which is difficult, since he is being paired with her for the wedding, and he is also in the same friends group.  

It was lots of fun to see Mac with her gal pals and the groom’s friends, during the two week stay to help Emma with the planning and rehearsals.  The camaraderie between them was terrific.  Gavin tries every opportunity to talk with Mac about that one night, and to let her know he still thinks about her.  Mac though refuses to let herself think about that night, especially since she is beginning to feel more attracted to Gavin.  But Mac does not want Emma to find out, and also does not want to ruin the wedding. 

About a bit more than ¼ of the way into the story, Mac comes across a stray puppy (mix of pittbull/boxer), which forces her to go to Gavin, who is a vet. They will work together to train the puppy (Tulip), who gives them both such cuddly love.  Mac is staying with her two elderly aunts, who were a bit wild and crazy, but also lots of fun.  The aunts and Mac will take Tulip in to their house and all the friends welcome this cute puppy into their lives.  Unfortunately, Mac’s snobbish boyfriend, does not like the idea of a dog when she returns to California, and devises a plan to make sure she does not have the dog.

What follows is a sweet romance that was slow build (at least for Mac); an adorable puppy who helps enhance the story line with his cuteness; and a group of friends that were so much fun with the banter between them; and the crazy fun aunts.  There is also the storyline of what happened in the past, and to help Mac get past that, as well as to confide to Emma.  Will Mac give in to her feelings for Gavin?  Will Emma understand about her best friend becoming involved with her baby brother?

About a Dog was such an enjoyable read, fun, with likeable characters and very well written by Jenn McKinlay.  If you enjoy pure simple small town romances, fantastic secondary characters, humorous and fun camaraderie and an adorable puppy named Tulip, then you need to read this book.

Reviewed by Barb

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