Somebody’s Baby by Donna Alward – a Review
Description:
Veterinarian Rory Gallagher chose a different path from his brothers, both of whom became first responders in the lovely little town of Darling, Vermont. Rory s always had an affinity for animals and the ladies. Known for his impressive track record in breaking hearts, Rory never meant to hurt anyone; he s just never been in a hurry to settle down. It s not as if he needs to pay a visit to the town s famed Kissing Bridge to magically find love. He ll know The One when he sees her. . .right?
Oaklee Ferguson is the kid sister of Rory s best friend and, even now that she s all grown up, remains immune to the pet-doctor s charms. When she shows up at Rory s clinic late one night devastated after hitting a stray dog with her car Rory s so-called bedroom eyes are the last thing on her mind. Still, his care and kindness toward the dog, and his concern for her feelings, catches Oaklee by surprise. . .and soon the two (and rescued dog makes three!) begin to share a deep connection that neither could have ever imagined. Could it be that love has been waiting for them by the bridge all along?
Review:
Somebody’s Baby by Donna Alward is the 3rd book in her wonderful Darling, VT series. Having enjoyed the first two books in this series, I looked forward to reading Somebody’s Baby. Since it has become the norm for Alward, I thoroughly enjoyed Somebody’s Baby; perhaps the best one yet.
Oaklee Ferguson, our heroine, is the social butterfly, who is in charge of promoting tourism in Darling, VT. Oakley leads a busy life, working hard for the town she loves, but her own personal life has her a bit despondent. One night, she accidently hits a dog, and in her panic to save him, she rushes to the local vet.
Rory Gallagher, the vet and our hero, has just closed and is upstairs in his apartment when Oaklee arrives with the dog. Rory, manages to treat the dog, and set his broken leg. Though they do not hang around, both Rory and Oaklee know each other very well. Oaklee is Rory’s best friend, Cam’s sister, whom he finds attractive, but always kept his distance, because of Cam. Oaklee always had a thing for Rory, but sensed his disinterest, as well as he was known as a womanizer. Oaklee feels guilty for hurting the dog, and Rory will use that to get Oaklee to take care of Buster, until he is better and a permanent home can be found.
What follows is slow built romances that will have Buster play a big part in bringing them together and each heart will begin to melt. Both have their own issues that become obstacles in their budding relationship; Rory loved a girl and her son, who left him heartbroken; Oaklee thought she found the man to spend her life with, only to have him leave her at the altar. Despite these issues, we knew from the start that we wanted Rory and Oaklee together. They were likeable, fun, and perfect for each other. If only they could trust each other and leave the past behind them.
Donna Alward once again gives us a wonderful couple, beautiful romance, a cute dog, great secondary characters and even some tears. This is a fun delightful series that keeps us pining for more. There are many other characters who can have their stories told, which I for one look forward to. Somebody’s Baby was a wonderfully enjoyable read, which if you love romances you should be reading this series . This does read well as a standalone, but why not start with the first book in this series, and enjoy them all.
Reviewed by Barb
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