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Perfect Pair
Stunned by the loss of her paralegal job and with nowhere to live, city girl Amber Preston agrees to take a temporary job as a house-and-pet-sitter on a mini-farm.
Problem is, she’s never had a pet of any kind, and now she must care for a collection of large and small animals. When handsome horseshoer, Mick Christopher, comes across her path, Amber begins to wonder if all things come in pairs. . .
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Problem is, she’s never had a pet of any kind, and now she must care for a collection of large and small animals. When handsome horseshoer, Mick Christopher, comes across her path, Amber begins to wonder if all things come in pairs. . .
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166 pages, Paperback
Published July 13, 2014
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Marilyn Conner Miles
21 books17 followersMarilyn began writing as soon as she could print. Her first career was in the transportation industry, working for the airlines. Her second career was in advertising, marketing and promotions. Currently a freelance editor, Marilyn lives with her husband and cat in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in southwest Washington State, where she watches bunnies, birds and sometimes deer from her home office window.
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February 9, 2018
Perfect Pair is a story of a city girl, Amber taking a job feeding animals when she is laid off as a paralegal in Seattle. On the mini-farm she has a pair of horses, a pair of cows, a rooster and chicken, two dogs, two cats and one sheep to feed twice per day.
Mick shows up the first day to trim the hoofs of the horses, Sugar and Spice. From the first Amber and Mick are drawn to each other and as Amber finds situations she doesn't know how to handle with the animals, Mick comes to help her out. Amber finds she likes country life with the peace and quiet, the clean air and millions of stars at night. This is the setting for the romance between Amber and Mick, another Perfect Pair.
Mick shows up the first day to trim the hoofs of the horses, Sugar and Spice. From the first Amber and Mick are drawn to each other and as Amber finds situations she doesn't know how to handle with the animals, Mick comes to help her out. Amber finds she likes country life with the peace and quiet, the clean air and millions of stars at night. This is the setting for the romance between Amber and Mick, another Perfect Pair.
July 30, 2014
Losing a job is tough, but losing a job and realizing you can’t afford your Seattle apartment anymore is a double whammy. When Amber discovers her parents can’t offer her more than a garage to store her furniture in, she realizes things are even worse than she thought. Her brother’s fiancé tells her about a job pet- and house-sitting for a couple north of the city, and Amber feels like it’s her only option, even though she’s a city girl at heart.
The job turns out to be much more than she bargained for, but she discovers that life away from the city rush can be just as breath-taking. Especially when it comes to a certain farrier named Mick, who seems eager to tutor her in the care of horses, and maybe love, as well. Can Amber adjust to life at a slower pace, or will the lure of life in Seattle draw her back?
Amber isn’t one to take life’s obstacles sitting down, and I felt drawn to her character from the first page to the last. This sweet romance is a great reminder of how important it is to take on life’s challenges, even when they seem scary.
The job turns out to be much more than she bargained for, but she discovers that life away from the city rush can be just as breath-taking. Especially when it comes to a certain farrier named Mick, who seems eager to tutor her in the care of horses, and maybe love, as well. Can Amber adjust to life at a slower pace, or will the lure of life in Seattle draw her back?
Amber isn’t one to take life’s obstacles sitting down, and I felt drawn to her character from the first page to the last. This sweet romance is a great reminder of how important it is to take on life’s challenges, even when they seem scary.
October 15, 2014
Amber loses her paralegal job and fancy Seattle apartment in one big whoosh. Her parents store her furniture but she wants to get back on her feet ASAP. She takes a job in northern Washington to housesit a few pets but she didn���t plan on barnyard animals who needed special food and medication. She learns a lot from a sexy Ferrier named Mick that all the women in the area go gaga over. Amber treats him like a normal guy and Mick is relieved by her genuine niceness. He uses the animals as a rouse to get close to her and romance blossoms. Amber then listens to idle gossip by a few jealous women who want Mick and that misunderstanding then threatens to tear apart their new relationship.
This is book 3 in the series. Brenda, the heroine from the previous book, is Amber���s future sister-in-law. Although they didn���t get along before, they do now and their friendship was fun to read about.
The pacing of the story flowed and I enjoyed the author���s writing style.
The author sent me an ARC for an honest review.
This is book 3 in the series. Brenda, the heroine from the previous book, is Amber���s future sister-in-law. Although they didn���t get along before, they do now and their friendship was fun to read about.
The pacing of the story flowed and I enjoyed the author���s writing style.
The author sent me an ARC for an honest review.
July 21, 2017
Perfect Pair is a wonderful story. I could really relate to Amber's character when she is first learning the ropes at the animal farm. She's tough though and sacrifices her fingernails to get the job done. Mick is a great guy and tries to be supportive. He's busy with work and school and he holds back from starting any relationship. Amber and Mick have the standard early relationship problems of not talking and assuming what the other thinks and feels.
The story is a little slow at the start, but after Amber gets to the farm and begins her duties, I wanted to high five her every success and lend a shoulder when she failed. It made my sympathy emotions go crazy and I smiled at the end.
The story is a little slow at the start, but after Amber gets to the farm and begins her duties, I wanted to high five her every success and lend a shoulder when she failed. It made my sympathy emotions go crazy and I smiled at the end.
July 12, 2014
This story leaves you smiling on so many levels. Amber goes from Paralegal to house/pet sitting on a mini farm after losing her job in the big city. The only problem is, she knows nothing about cats, dogs, horses, goats and cows. But with the help of a local teen and handsome farrier she is soon able to care for the animals and develop a relationship at the same time. The author did a good job incorporating the challenges of taking on such a chore both with the animals and the charming country boy.
September 15, 2014
I really enjoyed this fast little read. I giggled a lot, and smiled even more. I love hea's.
September 15, 2014
Great location and good characterizations. This story shows you never know your strengths until you have to find them - and where your heart is happiest. Good, cozy read.
November 24, 2014
Totally cheesy. oh well..... a quick, short read
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