This and That with Karen : Paws for Love by Mara Wells

Feb 20, 2021

Paws for Love by Mara Wells

Hello my cozy friends,

Today I am reviewing Paws for Love the 3rd book in the Fur Haven Dog park series by Mara Wells.

Damaged hearts—man, woman, and dog—have a second chance for love, healing and happiness under the warm Miami Beach sun in this endearing contemporary romance...

Danielle Morrow works tirelessly for the greyhound rescue as an adoption coordinator, rehabilitating retired racing dogs and helping them find forever homes. She guards her heart as vigilantly as her two adopted greyhounds guard her home. One heartbreak per lifetime is enough for any woman, and no one she's met since her high school boyfriend dumped her to join the military has ever tempted her enough to risk love again.

Knox Donovan expected to be career military, but an injury has resulted in an honorable discharge that leaves him uncertain of his future. When his brothers ask him to come back to Miami Beach to help manage their new condo conversion, he figures he can at least advise them about security systems before declining the job. He has no intention of staying in the city that has so many bad memories for him.

Knox is reminded that not all his memories of growing up in Miami Beach are bad when he sees Danielle again at the Grand Opening of the new Fur Haven Dog Park. Fifteen years haven't softened the pain of their breakup. But Knox is different now, more hard-edged and suspicious, and when he bonds with the retired racing greyhound, Sarge, Danielle's cool reserve begins to melt. Sarge needs special care after the injuries that ended his racing career, and it's not long before Danielle realizes that Knox does too. Can Danielle trust her heart to the one man who's ever broken it?

Snuggle up with your best dog companion and get reading: This adorable romance includes a veteran who could use a four-legged best friend, a second chance with a high school sweetheart, and a determined heroine who isn't going to let the man of her dreams get away again.

I really enjoyed this story, and it has made me want to catch up on the series. I loved the focus on how rescue dogs can help you heal, it touched me as I rescued a puppy and she really has been such a bright light in our lives.

I found it to be a sweet, fun romance built on second chances for both humans and dogs. I will definitely be grabbing the first 2 books in the series.