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Crimson, Colorado #12
Love at First Bark
Sometimes love happens in the most re-bark-able way.
Cassie Raebourn’s love life has gone to the dogs—literally. A childhood trauma inspired her career as a veterinarian where she indulges her special fondness for dogs. Then, Aiden Riley unexpectedly walks into her clinic and steals her heart. The reckless rodeo star was at the center of the trauma all those years ago. Cassie knows Aiden feels the attraction too. Can they bury the past and find the courage to let each other in?
Cassie Raebourn’s love life has gone to the dogs—literally. A childhood trauma inspired her career as a veterinarian where she indulges her special fondness for dogs. Then, Aiden Riley unexpectedly walks into her clinic and steals her heart. The reckless rodeo star was at the center of the trauma all those years ago. Cassie knows Aiden feels the attraction too. Can they bury the past and find the courage to let each other in?
221 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 26, 2023
About the author
Michelle Major
279 books856 followersUSA Today and Top 5 Amazon Bestselling author Michelle Major writes swoon-worthy stories full of heart, heat, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters. When she’s not dreaming up romance, you’ll find her hiking the trails (or avoiding housework) in her home state of Colorado.
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July 27, 2023
Love at first Bark Michelle Major
Setting:
Modern USA Crimson Colorado
Characters:
Cassie
Aiden
Tropes:
Scarred Hero
Second Chance Romance
Rodeo Hero
Goodreads:
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Review:
Y'all know I love a good second chance romance, and this one delivered. I loved the characters and the storyline. Such a sweet and endearing romance.
Setting:
Modern USA Crimson Colorado
Characters:
Cassie
Aiden
Tropes:
Scarred Hero
Second Chance Romance
Rodeo Hero
Goodreads:
🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
Spice:
🌶
Review:
Y'all know I love a good second chance romance, and this one delivered. I loved the characters and the storyline. Such a sweet and endearing romance.
September 21, 2023
The story opens with a heartbreaking scene involving Cassie and Aiden as children. The events of that day affected each differently as they grew into adulthood. Aiden and his mother and sister left Crimson right after this, escaping from an abusive situation.
Twenty years later, Cassie is a veterinarian filling in at the same vet's office where she volunteered as a child, hoping to be hired permanently. She's surprised when Aiden arrives with his nephew, George, who has found an injured puppy. Cassie immediately takes care of the pup, which gets her in trouble with the other vet. Some antagonistic sparks are flying between Aiden and Cassie, as he insists they are not keeping the dog while Cassie treats the situation like they are. But under the antagonism are sparks of another sort.
Cassie has been an animal lover all her life. It shows in her menagerie at home and how she connects with the animals and their owners at work. She gives her all to her work to the detriment of her personal life. Her sunny personality covers some painful memories that affect how she approaches relationships.
Because of the abuse he suffered as a child, Aiden has closed off his heart and feelings to everyone except his sister and nephew. He is in town for a short time to help them after the death of his sister's husband. He does not intend to stay long in a town with so many bad memories.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Cassie and Aiden develop. Though they try to avoid each other and the sparks that fly between them, circumstances keep throwing them together. Cassie's sunny personality soon finds its way into the dark corners of Aiden's heart. I enjoyed seeing them spend time together, whether dealing with dogs or hiking local trails. Giving into their attraction brings them closer, but while Cassie is ready for more, Aiden can't let go of his need to protect himself. It takes the thought of losing her for him to finally let go of his fears and let her in. Cassie also has to overcome her insecurities and, in doing so, finds a future she hadn't expected.
The epilogue was terrific. I enjoyed seeing what a difference love has made in their lives.
I liked the scenes showing Cassie in her work as a vet. Her care and compassion make a big difference in the lives of the pets and owners she interacts with. I detested the vet she was working with - the same vet who Aiden dealt with twenty years ago. He is heartless and has no business being a vet. His constant denigration of Cassie was infuriating. The vet she was filling in for was her mentor as a child. I expected better of him in his dealings with Cassie. He came through in the end but should have been more supportive earlier.
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Twenty years later, Cassie is a veterinarian filling in at the same vet's office where she volunteered as a child, hoping to be hired permanently. She's surprised when Aiden arrives with his nephew, George, who has found an injured puppy. Cassie immediately takes care of the pup, which gets her in trouble with the other vet. Some antagonistic sparks are flying between Aiden and Cassie, as he insists they are not keeping the dog while Cassie treats the situation like they are. But under the antagonism are sparks of another sort.
Cassie has been an animal lover all her life. It shows in her menagerie at home and how she connects with the animals and their owners at work. She gives her all to her work to the detriment of her personal life. Her sunny personality covers some painful memories that affect how she approaches relationships.
Because of the abuse he suffered as a child, Aiden has closed off his heart and feelings to everyone except his sister and nephew. He is in town for a short time to help them after the death of his sister's husband. He does not intend to stay long in a town with so many bad memories.
I enjoyed watching the relationship between Cassie and Aiden develop. Though they try to avoid each other and the sparks that fly between them, circumstances keep throwing them together. Cassie's sunny personality soon finds its way into the dark corners of Aiden's heart. I enjoyed seeing them spend time together, whether dealing with dogs or hiking local trails. Giving into their attraction brings them closer, but while Cassie is ready for more, Aiden can't let go of his need to protect himself. It takes the thought of losing her for him to finally let go of his fears and let her in. Cassie also has to overcome her insecurities and, in doing so, finds a future she hadn't expected.
The epilogue was terrific. I enjoyed seeing what a difference love has made in their lives.
I liked the scenes showing Cassie in her work as a vet. Her care and compassion make a big difference in the lives of the pets and owners she interacts with. I detested the vet she was working with - the same vet who Aiden dealt with twenty years ago. He is heartless and has no business being a vet. His constant denigration of Cassie was infuriating. The vet she was filling in for was her mentor as a child. I expected better of him in his dealings with Cassie. He came through in the end but should have been more supportive earlier.
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September 19, 2025
Reviewed at Happily Ever After Romance
Love at First Bark is the twelfth (and perhaps, final) title in the Crimson, Colorado series. We’ll meet Cassie and Aiden, who met under such cruel circumstances when they were younger, and are now reconnecting, in a way, when Aiden returns to Crimson to be with his sister and nephew, George, after Lila’s husband passed away, and when Cassie returns to work, temporarily, at her mentor’s vet practice with the hopes of making partner.
Once again, a dog (puppy) in danger will bring Cassie and Aiden into each other’s paths, and while the circumstances are similar, they are far different people from that first traumatic meeting. Aiden had to give up his rodeo career after an injury. He’s a loner, a man who will never let anything, human or animal, tie him down again, for loving someone only brings pain. Watching Aiden slowly heal, champion Cassie, open his heart to another dog, his gentle touch with a traumatized horse, and start to emerge from his self-inflicted isolation was an emotional and at times painful journey.
We have one piece of nastiness vet who was the cause of Aiden’s younger trauma, and is still just as ugly and uncompassionate a man as he was years ago. He’ll try to sabotage Cassie, and watching the town rally around her against him was completely satisfying. (I might have done an emotional fist pump)
If you love a well-written, emotional, engaging romance that’s both painful and beautiful, and so satisfying as this couple works through their issues to find their future happiness, then you’d love Love at First Bark by Michelle Major. I’m sorry to see the series end, but what a ride it was!
I have loved this entire series, and I’m grateful that the author/publishing house put this series in Kindle Unlimited because my book budget only goes so far, and I could easily binge-read them all back-to-back. My only disappointment was in not seeing any of the couples we met previously in this series in the final book, beyond a quick mention of Sara knowing another secondary character. I would have loved a bit of an update on their lives now, years after their stories originally appeared. It’s not a criticism, but a wish… and who knows, maybe one day we’ll return to Crimson, Colorado, for the now grown-up children’s romances.
I own a Kindle edition of this title.
Love at First Bark is the twelfth (and perhaps, final) title in the Crimson, Colorado series. We’ll meet Cassie and Aiden, who met under such cruel circumstances when they were younger, and are now reconnecting, in a way, when Aiden returns to Crimson to be with his sister and nephew, George, after Lila’s husband passed away, and when Cassie returns to work, temporarily, at her mentor’s vet practice with the hopes of making partner.
Once again, a dog (puppy) in danger will bring Cassie and Aiden into each other’s paths, and while the circumstances are similar, they are far different people from that first traumatic meeting. Aiden had to give up his rodeo career after an injury. He’s a loner, a man who will never let anything, human or animal, tie him down again, for loving someone only brings pain. Watching Aiden slowly heal, champion Cassie, open his heart to another dog, his gentle touch with a traumatized horse, and start to emerge from his self-inflicted isolation was an emotional and at times painful journey.
We have one piece of nastiness vet who was the cause of Aiden’s younger trauma, and is still just as ugly and uncompassionate a man as he was years ago. He’ll try to sabotage Cassie, and watching the town rally around her against him was completely satisfying. (I might have done an emotional fist pump)
If you love a well-written, emotional, engaging romance that’s both painful and beautiful, and so satisfying as this couple works through their issues to find their future happiness, then you’d love Love at First Bark by Michelle Major. I’m sorry to see the series end, but what a ride it was!
I have loved this entire series, and I’m grateful that the author/publishing house put this series in Kindle Unlimited because my book budget only goes so far, and I could easily binge-read them all back-to-back. My only disappointment was in not seeing any of the couples we met previously in this series in the final book, beyond a quick mention of Sara knowing another secondary character. I would have loved a bit of an update on their lives now, years after their stories originally appeared. It’s not a criticism, but a wish… and who knows, maybe one day we’ll return to Crimson, Colorado, for the now grown-up children’s romances.
I own a Kindle edition of this title.
September 24, 2023
Aiden Riely has come back to Crimson, CO to help out his sister and her son get through their grief of losing a husband and father. He vowed when he left as a young boy, never to return. He can’t stay away when his family needs him and the first person he runs into when he takes his nephew and a dog that needs the attention of a veterinarian is the one girl he could not forget, Cassie Raebourn. She witnessed him at one of the lowest moments in his life. That pull that they had as kids as intensified to something they both know will combust, Cassie and his love of animals will put them together many times, but the attraction they both try to fight will bring them a fulfillment they both need but fight off just the same.
I loved this book, first because it involves kids and animals and second because Aiden and Cassie were made for each other. The way Michelle Major took us on a journey as the two reconnected over animals and their bond when they held hands as children, but that chemistry they journeyed as adults was electrifying and kept me gripped to the story. It was heartbreaking in so many moments for both of them and at the same time you felt the love they had for their family and they both wanted the same thing, to be loved and wanted. They just took the hard way to get there. Aiden always felt the need to protect himself from committing to anyone and Cassie felt the need to connect with people as she thought herself a person with no friends, but the community came to her rescue as she came to the rescue of her four-footed friends.
It was a delightful story that will have you reaching for a tissue one moment and laughing in the next or giving one of those long sighs when Cassie and Aiden find what they have both been looking for. The characters all blend so well in this book that even though I have not read the rest of the books in this series, Crimson is a place where the people make you one of their own.
I was given an ARC of this book to review for my honest opinion and I have done so.
I loved this book, first because it involves kids and animals and second because Aiden and Cassie were made for each other. The way Michelle Major took us on a journey as the two reconnected over animals and their bond when they held hands as children, but that chemistry they journeyed as adults was electrifying and kept me gripped to the story. It was heartbreaking in so many moments for both of them and at the same time you felt the love they had for their family and they both wanted the same thing, to be loved and wanted. They just took the hard way to get there. Aiden always felt the need to protect himself from committing to anyone and Cassie felt the need to connect with people as she thought herself a person with no friends, but the community came to her rescue as she came to the rescue of her four-footed friends.
It was a delightful story that will have you reaching for a tissue one moment and laughing in the next or giving one of those long sighs when Cassie and Aiden find what they have both been looking for. The characters all blend so well in this book that even though I have not read the rest of the books in this series, Crimson is a place where the people make you one of their own.
I was given an ARC of this book to review for my honest opinion and I have done so.
September 29, 2023
Cassie the veterinarian who is back to home hometown temporarily working under a mentor with the possibility of partnership. Aiden is dealing with a lot coming back to his hometown helping his sister deal with her grief and making sure she is well enough to care for her child. When they find out that the child is being bullied and found a puppy Aiden takes them to the local vet and surprise surprise sees Cassie. Even though old spark fly he refuses to keep the puppy, stick around in this down and maybe start something with Cassie.
I really enjoyed this light-hearted look. While there was deep rooted trama to be in the hometown it was interesting how Aiden was still dealing with it as an adult and seeing how it shaped him and his sister. Both wanted to get past it and try to start something new and it wasn't working how him and his sister quite planned. Now Aiden has to deal with helping care for a puppy his newphew found and whew I'm having a hard time now giving too much about the book but it was interesting seeing how he was coping and dealing with his past. Then theres Cassie who wants to be in her hometown and caring for animals she had a clear love for them and it really showed but one of her bosses isn't exactly the easiest person to get along with. Then there was the romance forming between the two. They both aren't in the most permanent situation in this time of their lives and it was interesting seeing how they were navigating the now and any issues that arises. Overall I really enjoyed this book.
I really enjoyed this light-hearted look. While there was deep rooted trama to be in the hometown it was interesting how Aiden was still dealing with it as an adult and seeing how it shaped him and his sister. Both wanted to get past it and try to start something new and it wasn't working how him and his sister quite planned. Now Aiden has to deal with helping care for a puppy his newphew found and whew I'm having a hard time now giving too much about the book but it was interesting seeing how he was coping and dealing with his past. Then theres Cassie who wants to be in her hometown and caring for animals she had a clear love for them and it really showed but one of her bosses isn't exactly the easiest person to get along with. Then there was the romance forming between the two. They both aren't in the most permanent situation in this time of their lives and it was interesting seeing how they were navigating the now and any issues that arises. Overall I really enjoyed this book.
September 20, 2023
A sweet wonderful story. I adored reading every word. Aiden and Cassie met as kids. She was volunteering at the local veterinary office and he, came in with an injured pup he desperately wanted help with. A heartless vet treated him with disdain and his beloved pup died. Shortly after his mom moved him and his sister away to escape his abusive father. Cassie went on to become a veterinarian and was filling in for her mentor who was out on medical leave when she and Aiden reconnect under similar circumstances. The problem for Cassie is her mentors partner. He is a cold unfeeling emotionally small nasty little man who is threatened by anyone the other vet tries to bring in. Aidens heart is closed up tight and yet they are drawn to each other. The adults they became are a direct result of their life experiences. Their road to friendship, respect, helping each other discover, accept, give and let love in is just wonderful. Well developed characters, and of course dogs! This was an easy read that leads to great happily ever that has me looking forward to this wonderful authors next book. This exemplifies why I am a big fan of her! Enjoy the read.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley.com in exchange for a fair and honest review. It did not impact my comments.
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley.com in exchange for a fair and honest review. It did not impact my comments.
September 3, 2023
This is a sweet romance about two people who knew other as kids and then met again as adults. When they meet as adults, it's at the vet clinic where Cassie is one of the vets. She loves animals and has a house full plus spends so much time at her job that she has little to no time for a personal life. Aiden has shut down his thoughts and his heart about ever falling in love. He was abused as a child and the mental scars still exist. When they meet, his nephew has found a puppy and wants to keep it but Aiden is absolutely against keeping the dog. He is amazed when he sees the girl that he used to know in school and there is instant animosity between them. Can Cassie's sunshine personality thaw Aiden's heart and help him find the courage to let her into his life.
Even though this is book 10 in a series, it can be read as a standalone with no problem. I don't read a lot of romances but the author really pulled me in with all of the animals and Cassie's love and care for the animals. She was a well written character and even though you knew from their first meeting that Cassie and Aiden would get their happily ever after, it was an interesting story as they struggled with their pasts in the hopes of a future
Even though this is book 10 in a series, it can be read as a standalone with no problem. I don't read a lot of romances but the author really pulled me in with all of the animals and Cassie's love and care for the animals. She was a well written character and even though you knew from their first meeting that Cassie and Aiden would get their happily ever after, it was an interesting story as they struggled with their pasts in the hopes of a future
September 15, 2023
This is the first book that I have read by this author. Michelle Major writes a sweet romance about two people who connect as kids and endure two totally different kinds of heartbreak. Aiden's father turned into a different man than he knew as a child and endures heartbreak over his dog that he shares in a moment with Cassie. Cassie goes through heartbreak of her own with her family but it is much less visible to those around her.
The two connect years later in the same small town. Cassie is a veterinarian and Aiden is a former rodeo competitor. These two are still connected but have plenty of healing to do from past trauma and a very different path they took in life. Neither one is very good at letting people in but the draw is undeniable.
The author did a great job of developing the characters. We really feel their trauma and I was rooting for them the entire time. This book had good pacing and it was full of dogs which I absolutely love. Definitely a great read for any romance and dog lover out there!
The two connect years later in the same small town. Cassie is a veterinarian and Aiden is a former rodeo competitor. These two are still connected but have plenty of healing to do from past trauma and a very different path they took in life. Neither one is very good at letting people in but the draw is undeniable.
The author did a great job of developing the characters. We really feel their trauma and I was rooting for them the entire time. This book had good pacing and it was full of dogs which I absolutely love. Definitely a great read for any romance and dog lover out there!
September 20, 2023
Cassie remembers meeting Aiden when his neighbor dropped him off with his injured dog, at the vet practice where she volunteered while young. The vet on duty was not very understanding of the situation and was rude to the young boy. Shortly after he and his sister left town with their mom to escape an abusive situation. Flash ahead 20 years and Aiden arrives at the vet practice with his nephew and an injured stray puppy only to find Cassie is now a vet and offers to help them, despite the backlash from her colleague, the mean vet from years ago!
From there out, their lives become entangled around dogs, the harvest dance, and interfering matchmakers. But can the elusive former rodeo star with a wandering soul ever stay in his small hometown, even for his teenage love? A feel good, small town romance that fans of Michelle Majors will want to read!
Although I received a free ARC ebook from net galley and the publisher, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
From there out, their lives become entangled around dogs, the harvest dance, and interfering matchmakers. But can the elusive former rodeo star with a wandering soul ever stay in his small hometown, even for his teenage love? A feel good, small town romance that fans of Michelle Majors will want to read!
Although I received a free ARC ebook from net galley and the publisher, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 8, 2023
So sweet!
Cassie and Aiden were in grade school together but really didn’t associate at that age. Except for one time when Aiden was confronted with a terrible truth, his Dad beat up his puppy. The local vet, lacking any empathy, tried to turn Aiden away. Cassie was there and stood by his side, one of the first people to ever do so.
Fast forward 20+ years, Cassie is a vet and Aiden returns to Crimson to help his sister and nephew after her husband passed. It is inevitable for them to meet up again in the small town, and old feelings arise. Insecurity, loss, pain and hope. Is there a chance they can be more than friends?
I enjoyed their story, clean slow burn romance with dogs and horses included as characters. I will watch for the next Crimson book.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.
Cassie and Aiden were in grade school together but really didn’t associate at that age. Except for one time when Aiden was confronted with a terrible truth, his Dad beat up his puppy. The local vet, lacking any empathy, tried to turn Aiden away. Cassie was there and stood by his side, one of the first people to ever do so.
Fast forward 20+ years, Cassie is a vet and Aiden returns to Crimson to help his sister and nephew after her husband passed. It is inevitable for them to meet up again in the small town, and old feelings arise. Insecurity, loss, pain and hope. Is there a chance they can be more than friends?
I enjoyed their story, clean slow burn romance with dogs and horses included as characters. I will watch for the next Crimson book.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.
August 5, 2023
Heartwarming, sweet, romance that will make you fall in love with small town romances again! Small town veterinarian Cassie reconnects with a boy she knew only briefly as a child, yet felt a strong connection with because of an unfortunate incident involving his dog. Aiden moved away right after that, and he encounters Cassie at that very same vet clinic, where she is helping out. Cassie’s love of animals shows through in everything she does, and she is trying to find a ‘place’ for herself to settle in. Aiden has sealed his heart off to most everything except his nephew and sister, who he is back home to help get on his feet. Even though he is trying to stay away from animals, and from Cassie, he keeps finding himself drawing closer to both.
I really enjoyed reading this, and hope you will too!
ARC received from NetGalley - all opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed reading this, and hope you will too!
ARC received from NetGalley - all opinions are my own.
September 18, 2023
This cover alone will steal your heart, but just wait until you dive into this delightful return to Crimson, Colorado and you'll really be a goner! Michelle Major writes the most endearing characters and when she throws an animal or two or three in, the whimsy and delight is all the more merry! I really enjoyed this fast paced, emotional story of healing and redemption.
Cassie is a super easy to like character and I enjoyed seeing her reunite with the casual childhood friend that had left such a mark on her heart all those years ago.
Aiden had me at hello. He's wounded emotionally, but such a good hearted guy regardless and easy to love for all that he says and does.
I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a small town romance with warm characters and real life predicaments to deal with as they fall for their forever love.
Cassie is a super easy to like character and I enjoyed seeing her reunite with the casual childhood friend that had left such a mark on her heart all those years ago.
Aiden had me at hello. He's wounded emotionally, but such a good hearted guy regardless and easy to love for all that he says and does.
I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a small town romance with warm characters and real life predicaments to deal with as they fall for their forever love.
December 2, 2023
Good finish to the series. Cassie Raeburn has become a veterinarian, and is filling in for her mentor, Dr. Rooney, as he recovers from surgery. But her bane is his partner, Dr. Smith, who looks at the profits before the patients and their owners. And in walks Aiden Riley, an old elemntary school classmate, whose visit to the vet was the inspiration for Cassie's career. But Aiden has changed, and the puppy his nephew found has no place in their lives. But Cassie is a velvet glove, and somehow, after a day, the puppy ends up at Aiden's sister's home with his nephew. And that's the catalyst for his sister's recovery from her husband's death, Aiden's softening in his life, and a possibility for Cassie and Aiden to have a future.
September 26, 2023
Heartwarming romance! The author is an auto buy for me, and this book did not disappoint! When the person who inspired Cassie to become a veterinarian returns to Crimson, CO, she is knocked sideways by the gruff man he's become. But she soon sees cracks in his armor even if Aidan is determined to keep her and everyone else, including dogs, at arm's length. I loved the tension between these two which was made all the deeper by the shared event from their past. The adorable dogs, not to mention Aidan's nephew, gave me all the feels. Visiting Crimson again was like coming home and makes me want to reread the other books in the series. Highly recommend!
September 24, 2023
Cassie's career as a veterinarian allows her to indulge her deep love for dogs. When childhood friend and rodeo star Aiden returns to town, a spark ignites between them. Despite his brooding nature, they can't resist the connection. Will they overcome the past and find the courage to pursue a romance?
Aiden's childhood trauma makes it difficult for him to open himself up to love. Cassie's patient affection helps him learn to trust again. This emotional story is sure to tug on your heart.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Aiden's childhood trauma makes it difficult for him to open himself up to love. Cassie's patient affection helps him learn to trust again. This emotional story is sure to tug on your heart.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
September 27, 2023
So enjoyed this book. Meet Miss Sunshine vs Mr Grumpy. Miss Sunshine is a veterinarian, temporarily in her home town of Crimson when in walks Mr Grumpy with his nephew and an injured dog. Cassie and Aiden have a history from when they were younger that left them where they are at now. They can both feel a mutual attraction but are they both here to stay in Crimson. Plenty of furry friends that I also fell in love with. Loved the journey that Cassie and Aiden took for their HEA. The perfect reading for this fall. How can you not fall in love with this cover!!
August 30, 2023
Cassie and Aidan have a long history going back to childhood. Aidan brought his dog to the vet clinic where Cassie was volunteering. Aidan moves away after having to deal with an alcoholic abusive father. Fastforward to the present and Cassie is now a veterinarian and Aidan is in need of help for a puppy is nephew rescued. Sparks fly but these two are trying really hard to resist them. Add in another dog in need of a home and a cute kitten to and you have a recipe for romance.
August 30, 2023
"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own." Thank you Netgalley.
Just look at that cover cuteness all over. Love at First Bark was a delightful read a heartwarming story I fell in love with Cassie and Aiden they were a adorable couple 5 star read 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Lisa
Just look at that cover cuteness all over. Love at First Bark was a delightful read a heartwarming story I fell in love with Cassie and Aiden they were a adorable couple 5 star read 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Lisa
September 12, 2023
Loved it. I was misty eyed throughout the entire story. Heartwarming and heartbreaking. Sweet romance, lots of animals, and even a young boy. This was my first visit to Crimson, Colorado, and certainly won't be my last. I am eager to read the previous ones. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.
October 23, 2023
Wow! What a great read! I felt cheated that the end of the book when it highlighted another story, I just wanted this one to keep going on!
All the characters were easily relatable and I felt like I’ve known them before, even the more disagreeable ones like Dr Smith.
It’s a fun read with an amazing cover!!! 🐶
All the characters were easily relatable and I felt like I’ve known them before, even the more disagreeable ones like Dr Smith.
It’s a fun read with an amazing cover!!! 🐶
September 17, 2023
I loved everything about this book from the moment I took a look at the cover to the final page of Cassie and Aiden’s love story. The relationship is tender and loving and each make the other their best self.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
October 22, 2023
A very cute contemporary romance about a female veterinarian and an unjured rodeo celebrity that both return to their hometown. They have to move beyond some messy histories to find their way to each other.
July 30, 2023
Love at First Bark is a well written romance. Loved the plot and character dynamics. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review
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Crimson, Colorado (Book #10)
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Crimson, Colorado (Book #10)
September 3, 2023
Beautiful story filled with wonderful characters and I love the amount of trouble they had to go through and all the animals were great.
October 12, 2023
***1/2
November 5, 2023
LOVE AT FIRST BARK by Michelle Major, Crimson, Colorado Book 10
A love story about two people overcoming obstacles, hurt pasts, and a chance in finding love and happiness. Enjoyable read.
A love story about two people overcoming obstacles, hurt pasts, and a chance in finding love and happiness. Enjoyable read.
January 19, 2024
Very easy and cheesy
May 10, 2024
4.5 Stars
September 2, 2023
I am new to this author, but the title and cover had me interested to read the book. This story did not disappoint! The story centers around a sweet and bubbly girl named Cassie in a small town in Colorado called Crimson. Always full of life and one to find the good in a given situation. She can empathize and read other's emotions when they themselves have a hard time expressing them. The story begins with Cassie at the local vet's office when a little boy, and fellow shy classmate, named Aiden came rushing in with his injured dog. No one know how or why the dog was injured and it did look grim. The two hardly had interactions at school but the author notes that Cassie was always aware and observed Aiden. That sad day in the vet office was the last time she would see Aiden until fate would bring them back together many years later. Aiden as an adult came back to his home town to help his sister and nephew, and fate has it that his nephew found a puppy that needed rescuing and prompted Aiden into that same vet office, where instead of the regular vet, he runs into Cassie. Unbeknownst to Aiden, that last encounter together prompted Cassie on her desire to become a veterinarian, and she was brought back home to help as interim veterinarian, while seeking a more permanent position in the practice. The title truly goes with the story as a love at first "bark" as when both see each other it is like a love at first sight. I loved the way the author bloomed their love story and relationship. You learn about each of their backgrounds and how they are trying to navigate life through their own hardships/baggage. Life kept throwing Aiden and Cassie together, and there is such a sweetness and passion when they finally give in to their feelings and desires for one another. Aiden you know is definitely handsome and attractive on a physical level but he is also an alpha male and protector which the author makes him even more desirable. Cassie is full of life and love, and even though she at times fails to make sure to take care of herself on a grander scale, you love her for her heart and passion to see and do good to everyone that enters into her life - whether short term or long term. They truly deserve to be together and I just love me a happily ever after.
Very well done book - I couldn't put it down. The author does a great job conveying emotions and feelings. I can't wait to read more by Michelle Major! Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to read the ARC.
Very well done book - I couldn't put it down. The author does a great job conveying emotions and feelings. I can't wait to read more by Michelle Major! Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the opportunity to read the ARC.
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