Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade: Review

It’s hard not to enjoy a story that includes dogs. You can’t help but pick up this book because of the cute cover. But the author dives into some deep topics that really make an impression.

Due to publish this summer, this is a wonderful clean romance for an enduring beach read.

Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade
Publisher: ‎ Berkley (June 28, 2022)
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0593437391

OVERVIEW
Exhausted veterinarian Morgan Pearce is feeling overworked and under-thanked, so when two favorite clients ask her to watch their special needs senior dog in their Nantucket home, she jumps at the chance for a summer break. She hopes her time on the island will be a reset from the stress of her everyday life, but her chill vacation vibe takes a hit when she gets roped into fostering a challenging, anxious dog and helping plan the local rescue group’s glittery annual fundraiser.

Her trip starts to feel more like a vacation when Morgan begins falling for Nathan Keating, an irresistible entrepreneur who thinks every problem can be solved on a surfboard. Just as the summer is shaping up to be the magical refresh she needs, thanks to a fling that feels like the beginning of something real and Hudson, the foster dog who reminds her how much she loves her job, a visit from her estranged brother and the discovery of who Nathan really is changes everything. Morgan finds herself at a crossroads, trying to determine if mistakes from the past must define the future, or if she should forgive, forget, and grab hold of a chance to finally rescue herself.

Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade Review

This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and she takes on some serious topics including depression, suicide, and stress. But she wraps them into light-hearted story that will leave you itching for a visit to Nantucket.

Our main character is overwhelmed, overworked, and in dire need of a break. A perfect opportunity falls into her lap and she finds herself in a beautiful town, making friends, and even developing a romance.

While the scenes are lighthearted, underneath there is the message of stress and burnout. How to make decisions that may impact you down the road. Connecting with other people when you have just had enough and need that mental break is a real decision somedays.

But then we break that with a building romance. I enjoyed the characters and how they started slowly, tentatively growing their feelings. However, I never got that passion and all-in feeling from Nathan. I really wanted more in the romance department from this story.

Sweet, fun, and definitely an enjoyable read. Plus, you cannot help but fall in love with the doggy stars!

4 STARS!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.