New Leash on Life by Roxanne St. Claire @roxannestclaire1 #TheDogfather

the setup…
Chloe Somerset is an expert tourism consultant with a winning track record of helping small towns get on the map and gain some serious tourist revenue. Her aunt Blanche Wilkins is the mayor of Bitter Bark, North Carolina and needs her help, having assumed the role following her husband’s death. The town has budget issues and Chloe doesn’t want her aunt to fail. When she comes to town, the first person she meets is Shane Kilcannon, the second oldest son of Daniel, owner of the famed dog training facility Waterford Farm and known as The Dogfather. He inadvertently provides her the inspiration for a brilliant campaign that will be groundbreaking. But, his support comes with a canine leash attached.

the heart of the story…
Chloe may be brilliant in her job but she’s got lots of personal phobias born from being raised by a woman with mental issues who was a hoarder. Shane calls her Perfect Chloe, not a hair out of place and a germaphobe. He will help her get the advisory committee and town council votes if she will provide a temporary home for a friend’s Staffordshire terrier named Daisy. Chloe caring for a dog is a big deal but a breed who looks like a pit bull scares her silly. I loved how Shane was committed to changing attitudes about the breed, which are borne from badly behaving owners. Their romance was sweet, sexy and took its time to develop naturally, all around the dogs.

the bottom line…
I loved everything about this story…the romance, the dogs and the really fun campaign that Chloe designed. It had depth as Chloe’s phobias were important elements and never diminished. There’s a bit of mystery, too, as someone’s determined to undermine the campaign. And, I have a whole new appreciation for breeds in the pit bull family as little Daisy won my heart, too. Wonderful series concept!

Book Info

• Release Date: May 19, 2017
• Series: The Dogfather #2
• Page Numbers; 318
• Publisher: South Street Publishing

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