B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readscats / Christmas / doctor hero / dog / Holiday / holiday novella / London / novella12 Comments
On the night before Christmas… Office clerk Theodosia Chapman’s can-do attitude and sunny disposition have got her through even the most trying of times. So when her only remaining family withdraw their offer for her to spend Christmas with them, she won’t let it get her down. It looks as ... more >
A- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readscat / Christmas / dog / family relationships / found family / grumpy vs sunshine / Holiday / LGBTQIA+ / m/m / m/m romance / older couple / opposites attract / Philadelphia / standalones9 Comments
His grumpy neighbor needs some holiday sunshine… Gideon Holiday is the perfect neighbor. Need a cup of sugar? Spare folding chair? Extra batteries? He’s always ready to help. And he’s waited years for his hot, grumpy, silver fox neighbor, Paul, to need him. For anything. But this December, Gideon would ... more >
B- Reviews / Book ReviewsContemporary / depression / dog / editor / First-Person / New York City / online harassment / POC / Writer2 Comments
A dog tries his best to keep his two co-parenting owners and their happiness afloat in this hilarious and touching sequel to Joint Custody by Lauren Baratz-Logsted and Jackie Logsted. The Man is happy. The Woman is happy. That means Gatz is happy. He’d like to forget about the trouble ... more >
A- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsathlete hero / dog / family relationships / Older-Woman-/-Younger-Man / POC author / pro athlete / soccer / Sports / traumatic-past / Widowed Heroine13 Comments
Sunny. Sexy. Sweet. Shelly Paige has never been one to take risks. Even less so since the loss of her husband. She’s content to stay in the town she grew up in, surrounded by the safety of family. A lost dog leads her to a handsome young athlete and the ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewscats / dog / First-Person / found family / friendship / middle grade / neurodiverse / neurodiversity / school2 Comments
A heartfelt companion novel to the critically acclaimed Chester and Gus about inclusivity, autism, friendship, and family, perfect for fans of Sara Pennypacker and Kate DiCamillo. After being separated from his family, Franklin becomes an independent cat, until he meets a goofy dog named Chester. Chester is a service dog ... more >
Book Reviews / C+ Reviewsacceptance / cats / children's book / conflicts / dog / epistolary / friendship / Jealousy / picture books / rivalryNo Comments
A jealous cat really, really, REALLY wants to drive away his young owner’s new dog in this playful illustrated chapter book from a two-time Geisel Honor winner. Simon has taken care of his owner, Andy, for many years. He’s a good cat. Clean, responsible, and loyal. What more could a ... more >