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Love Unleashed #2
Fetching Sweetness
Standing Between Stephanie and Her Dream
Is One Hundred Pounds of Lovable Trouble It should have been so simple for Stephanie Meet up with Agnes Wharton in a small town in California, retrieve the reclusive author's valuable new manuscript, and be promoted to a full-fledged literary agent.
But Agnes's canine companion, Sweetness, decides to make a break for it before Stephanie can claim her prize. Until Agnes has Sweetness safely back at home in Eagle Cliff, Washington, Stephanie will never set eyes on the manuscript she needs to make her dreams come true.
When Stephanie tracks the runaway mutt to a campground, she meets Rhett Hastings—a man also on the run from a different life and a costly mistake. Rhett agrees to help Stephanie search for the missing dog...thus launching a surprising string of adventures and misadventures.
Once Sweetness gets added to the mix, it's a recipe for love and loss, merriment and mayhem, fun and faith in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest.
Is One Hundred Pounds of Lovable Trouble It should have been so simple for Stephanie Meet up with Agnes Wharton in a small town in California, retrieve the reclusive author's valuable new manuscript, and be promoted to a full-fledged literary agent.
But Agnes's canine companion, Sweetness, decides to make a break for it before Stephanie can claim her prize. Until Agnes has Sweetness safely back at home in Eagle Cliff, Washington, Stephanie will never set eyes on the manuscript she needs to make her dreams come true.
When Stephanie tracks the runaway mutt to a campground, she meets Rhett Hastings—a man also on the run from a different life and a costly mistake. Rhett agrees to help Stephanie search for the missing dog...thus launching a surprising string of adventures and misadventures.
Once Sweetness gets added to the mix, it's a recipe for love and loss, merriment and mayhem, fun and faith in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest.
224 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2016
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Dana Mentink
205 books2,217 followersUSA TODAY bestseller Dana Mentink enjoys writing in many different capacities. She currently writes for Harlequin's Love Inspired Suspense and Poisoned Pen Press.
Dana is the recipient of a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, two ACFW Carol Awards as well as a Holt Medallion.
Dana loves feedback from her readers. Contact her via her website at www.danamentink.com. and be sure to follow her on Bookbub!
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Dana is the recipient of a Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award, two ACFW Carol Awards as well as a Holt Medallion.
Dana loves feedback from her readers. Contact her via her website at www.danamentink.com. and be sure to follow her on Bookbub!
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August 25, 2016
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Without a doubt, Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink is one of the most enjoyable books I’ve ever read. It’s an exquisite little gem, a wonderful feel-good book – and, although I didn’t know it at the time, it really is possible to read an entire book with a smile on your face. In fact, I’d love to meet Dana because anyone who can write like this must be quite a character! Fetching Sweetness is #2 in the Love Unleashed series, but stands alone.
Part of the story takes place in Big Thumb, California – “south of Redding and north of nowhere” – and the rest involves a road trip up the Pacific Coast, which provides great opportunities for Stephanie and Rhett to gradually open up. There’s several hilarious moments also, thanks to Sweetness.
Rhett is a great leading man, simultaneously strong and vulnerable, arrogant and humble, “a man who was bent on living out the words in his Bible, determined to climb out from beneath the shadow of his sins.” And Stephanie is such a fun and unique character, with a passion for something to which all readers can relate, and that’s books. Stephanie loved the feeling books gave her, “a feeling that there was goodness and love and justice in the world, even if it was only fictional.”
And then there’s Sweetness, not really a secondary character because he plays such a pivotal role. Even cat people like me can’t help but fall in love with this guy. The relationship between Rhett and Sweetness is especially touching. “What does a dog see? he wondered. Dogs didn’t care if you were wearing wingtip shoes or flip-flops from the dollar store. They looked at you and saw the intangibles, the man inside. . . . What did a dog know of human failure? He just kept looking at you without bringing up your past or expecting you to do the right thing.”
Rhett and Stephanie are an unlikely match, yet they have one thing in common: they are each pursuing their own life agenda, one confident he was following God’s direction and the other without God in the equation. That’s pretty close to real life, if you ask me! And a little uncomfortable when I think how often I’ve been guilty of exactly that.
“Fiction tosses up the truth about life that we’re too blind or preoccupied to see.”
How true are Stephanie’s words, for not only does Fetching Sweetness focus on how God’s plans trump ours every time, but that it often takes someone else to point out the obvious things that we fail to see.
Highly recommended.
Thank you to Litfuse Publicity for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Without a doubt, Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink is one of the most enjoyable books I’ve ever read. It’s an exquisite little gem, a wonderful feel-good book – and, although I didn’t know it at the time, it really is possible to read an entire book with a smile on your face. In fact, I’d love to meet Dana because anyone who can write like this must be quite a character! Fetching Sweetness is #2 in the Love Unleashed series, but stands alone.
Part of the story takes place in Big Thumb, California – “south of Redding and north of nowhere” – and the rest involves a road trip up the Pacific Coast, which provides great opportunities for Stephanie and Rhett to gradually open up. There’s several hilarious moments also, thanks to Sweetness.
Rhett is a great leading man, simultaneously strong and vulnerable, arrogant and humble, “a man who was bent on living out the words in his Bible, determined to climb out from beneath the shadow of his sins.” And Stephanie is such a fun and unique character, with a passion for something to which all readers can relate, and that’s books. Stephanie loved the feeling books gave her, “a feeling that there was goodness and love and justice in the world, even if it was only fictional.”
And then there’s Sweetness, not really a secondary character because he plays such a pivotal role. Even cat people like me can’t help but fall in love with this guy. The relationship between Rhett and Sweetness is especially touching. “What does a dog see? he wondered. Dogs didn’t care if you were wearing wingtip shoes or flip-flops from the dollar store. They looked at you and saw the intangibles, the man inside. . . . What did a dog know of human failure? He just kept looking at you without bringing up your past or expecting you to do the right thing.”
Rhett and Stephanie are an unlikely match, yet they have one thing in common: they are each pursuing their own life agenda, one confident he was following God’s direction and the other without God in the equation. That’s pretty close to real life, if you ask me! And a little uncomfortable when I think how often I’ve been guilty of exactly that.
“Fiction tosses up the truth about life that we’re too blind or preoccupied to see.”
How true are Stephanie’s words, for not only does Fetching Sweetness focus on how God’s plans trump ours every time, but that it often takes someone else to point out the obvious things that we fail to see.
Highly recommended.
Thank you to Litfuse Publicity for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
June 13, 2022
I remember this light hearted adventure from awhile back...quite likeable other than the heroine not having her belongings; threw me off as I would lost without the purse etc.... Anyway, cute tale!
August 9, 2016
This latest book in Dana Mentink's Love Unleashed series from Harvest House Publishers is hilarious and sweet and cute and romantic and all-around fun. I laughed, I swooned, I got teary, and I was reminded that God imagines much better dreams for me than I can. Even as the avid reader of fiction that I am.
Which brings up a key point. You will LOVE Stephanie Pink, the heroine of Fetching Sweetness. She is a book addict, just like we are. She can’t go long periods of time without reading a book or she gets “edgy”, and when she totally read too much into some supplies that Rhett had and labeled him a serial killer she blamed the misunderstanding on the fact that she reads “a lot of fiction”. Something to which I’m sure we can all relate. But one thing I loved so much about Stephanie’s story is the authenticity that Dana Mentink gives her – how Stephanie’s looking for her storybook ending but got derailed by revisions. Revisions she blames God for, and so she’s done trusting Him with her happily-ever-after. (Don’t worry – it doesn’t stop there… but you’ll have to read it to find out what happens.)
Rhett…. oh be still my book-boyfriend-collecting-heart Rhett. I kind-of pictured Rhett as looking and sounding a little like James Denton. He can be very put together and obliviously snooty one minute and then adorably flustered and out of his element in the next. Plus, he has a great wry sense of humor, displayed quite nicely when Stephanie thought he was a serial killer and tells him to stay away from her while threatening him with some… unconventional… weapons. (“Or what? You’ll flip me like a pancake?”) His soft side will have you melting, and watching him fall in love (and act on it) will kick start a swoon or two for sure. But the best part about Rhett? He’s new to Jesus. And He’s not above googling how to say grace or trying to argue the finer points of “love thy neighbor”. I loved the sincerity of his new faith journey and it endeared him to me even more.
Bottom Line: Stephanie and Rhett are both on a journey. Literally…. figuratively… and spiritually. Dana Mentink has created a story that ties all of these together beautifully – and with a lot of fun! The common thread between the two characters – of siblings and regrets and plans – was made all the more meaningful by the faith elements woven unpreachily (new word) throughout the story as well as the ways in which Sweetness drove a few points home on his own. And Sweetness – the quirky, endearing, slobbery mess of a dog who eats pancakes and chews on spatulas and rescues the wounded and abandoned. Sweetness steals the show. And a few kisses. And a whole lot of laughter. He may be a dog, but you get the treat when you sit down to read Fetching Sweetness! An absolute delight in every way!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review)
See my full review (and my dog's take!) at Reading Is My SuperPower
Which brings up a key point. You will LOVE Stephanie Pink, the heroine of Fetching Sweetness. She is a book addict, just like we are. She can’t go long periods of time without reading a book or she gets “edgy”, and when she totally read too much into some supplies that Rhett had and labeled him a serial killer she blamed the misunderstanding on the fact that she reads “a lot of fiction”. Something to which I’m sure we can all relate. But one thing I loved so much about Stephanie’s story is the authenticity that Dana Mentink gives her – how Stephanie’s looking for her storybook ending but got derailed by revisions. Revisions she blames God for, and so she’s done trusting Him with her happily-ever-after. (Don’t worry – it doesn’t stop there… but you’ll have to read it to find out what happens.)
Rhett…. oh be still my book-boyfriend-collecting-heart Rhett. I kind-of pictured Rhett as looking and sounding a little like James Denton. He can be very put together and obliviously snooty one minute and then adorably flustered and out of his element in the next. Plus, he has a great wry sense of humor, displayed quite nicely when Stephanie thought he was a serial killer and tells him to stay away from her while threatening him with some… unconventional… weapons. (“Or what? You’ll flip me like a pancake?”) His soft side will have you melting, and watching him fall in love (and act on it) will kick start a swoon or two for sure. But the best part about Rhett? He’s new to Jesus. And He’s not above googling how to say grace or trying to argue the finer points of “love thy neighbor”. I loved the sincerity of his new faith journey and it endeared him to me even more.
Bottom Line: Stephanie and Rhett are both on a journey. Literally…. figuratively… and spiritually. Dana Mentink has created a story that ties all of these together beautifully – and with a lot of fun! The common thread between the two characters – of siblings and regrets and plans – was made all the more meaningful by the faith elements woven unpreachily (new word) throughout the story as well as the ways in which Sweetness drove a few points home on his own. And Sweetness – the quirky, endearing, slobbery mess of a dog who eats pancakes and chews on spatulas and rescues the wounded and abandoned. Sweetness steals the show. And a few kisses. And a whole lot of laughter. He may be a dog, but you get the treat when you sit down to read Fetching Sweetness! An absolute delight in every way!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for only my honest review)
See my full review (and my dog's take!) at Reading Is My SuperPower
August 27, 2016
Fetching Sweetness was a lighthearted romp of a story with a much deeper underlying message. I must admit that I struggled to connect with the main characters, Rhett and Stephanie. But even though the connection wasn’t very strong for me with these characters, there were still some very sweet and tender moments that I enjoyed reading about which were wrapped up in Fetching Sweetness.
Both Rhett and Stephanie had signifigant journeys to travel both physically and emotionally in this book. Each believed that they knew the plans they had for their futures, and both of them had a lot of growing to do in understanding God’s desire to be part of their lives. Fetching Sweetness was a sweet journey with plenty of lighthearted humor.
(3.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Blog review: https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
Both Rhett and Stephanie had signifigant journeys to travel both physically and emotionally in this book. Each believed that they knew the plans they had for their futures, and both of them had a lot of growing to do in understanding God’s desire to be part of their lives. Fetching Sweetness was a sweet journey with plenty of lighthearted humor.
(3.5 stars)
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Blog review: https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...
September 5, 2016
Another sweet story revolving around a dog in the Love Unleashed Series.
In Fetching Sweetness, a large white dog with a fondness for rescuing strays brings together Rhett and Stephanie. Rhett and Stephanie are both driven by their own goals and in the course of an unexpected journey find that God may just have different plans for them.
I look forward to reading the next in the series.
In Fetching Sweetness, a large white dog with a fondness for rescuing strays brings together Rhett and Stephanie. Rhett and Stephanie are both driven by their own goals and in the course of an unexpected journey find that God may just have different plans for them.
I look forward to reading the next in the series.
August 8, 2016
Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink is a totally delightful Christian romance and I absolutely loved it. I love Dana Mentink's writings that focus around adorable dogs and have God at the centre. Dana Mentink's novels will make you laugh and they will make you think, and if you let them, her writings will help you abandon yourself to God's plans.
A major theme in the novel is plans and dreams. Rhett has a dream. Stephanie has a dream. God has a plan, an individual plan for both their lives. Are they able to see His plans? And are they willing to be led by Him? Or are they both too focused on their own plans? God's plan for our lives is always so much greater than our own. How often do we "make God fit into my plans instead of the other way round?"
The novel also deals with the themes of loss and grief. "The hard part isn't losing someone. It's learning who you are without them." When we lose someone life is never the same again. We have to get used to a new normal. "You won't get over it. You'll just have to find a way to live around it."
Grief can help us draw closer to God or pull away from Him. Grief raises all sorts of emotions and questions. "Why? Why? Why? God does not reply." In our grief we have all sorts of questions but we cannot always find the words. God knows our hearts and our prayers and our questions. Life can be hard when God is seems silent.
Prayer is of vital importance. Stephanie has people praying for her. In her anger against God, she does still recognise the power of prayer. Stephanie also recognises how Jesus can change people from the inside out. "That calm lady, illuminated from the inside by some light."
The novel deals with the theme of power and control. For some, being powerful, having money and being in control is what really counts. However this is not God's way. Power, money and control will not last. One needs to put ones trust and life in God's hands and be motivated and driven by His characteristics.
There are some wonderful dogs in the novel. Sweetness is a great big enthusiastic and kind hearted dog. He sees the unnoticeable and rescues them. He can be seen as a motif for the characteristics of God. Panny in contrast is small and dirty. The 'real' her cannot be seen until she is cleaned up. Panny can be seen as a motif for us. We are covered in our sins and God picks us up and washes us clean. He restores us and makes us new.
There is the theme of forgiveness in the story. Forgiveness needs to be given and received. Forgiving the face in the mirror is often the hardest.
Within Fetching Sweetness there is the theme of moving on - both literally and figuratively. Life is a journey where one can face setbacks and diversions but the important thing is to keep one's eyes on God and the end destination. Sometimes life is hard and one gets trapped in the past by an event. It is vital to move forwards and realise that no matter what happened "God's given you another chance."
I adore Dana Mentink's writings. Her characters are delightful and the dogs in her novels just steal my heart. Her novels are highly amusing but she never loses sight of God.
Absolutely wonderful and I cannot get enough of Dana Mentink's novels.
I received this book for free in exchange for a fair and honest review. No monetary compensation was received and all views expressed are my own.
A major theme in the novel is plans and dreams. Rhett has a dream. Stephanie has a dream. God has a plan, an individual plan for both their lives. Are they able to see His plans? And are they willing to be led by Him? Or are they both too focused on their own plans? God's plan for our lives is always so much greater than our own. How often do we "make God fit into my plans instead of the other way round?"
The novel also deals with the themes of loss and grief. "The hard part isn't losing someone. It's learning who you are without them." When we lose someone life is never the same again. We have to get used to a new normal. "You won't get over it. You'll just have to find a way to live around it."
Grief can help us draw closer to God or pull away from Him. Grief raises all sorts of emotions and questions. "Why? Why? Why? God does not reply." In our grief we have all sorts of questions but we cannot always find the words. God knows our hearts and our prayers and our questions. Life can be hard when God is seems silent.
Prayer is of vital importance. Stephanie has people praying for her. In her anger against God, she does still recognise the power of prayer. Stephanie also recognises how Jesus can change people from the inside out. "That calm lady, illuminated from the inside by some light."
The novel deals with the theme of power and control. For some, being powerful, having money and being in control is what really counts. However this is not God's way. Power, money and control will not last. One needs to put ones trust and life in God's hands and be motivated and driven by His characteristics.
There are some wonderful dogs in the novel. Sweetness is a great big enthusiastic and kind hearted dog. He sees the unnoticeable and rescues them. He can be seen as a motif for the characteristics of God. Panny in contrast is small and dirty. The 'real' her cannot be seen until she is cleaned up. Panny can be seen as a motif for us. We are covered in our sins and God picks us up and washes us clean. He restores us and makes us new.
There is the theme of forgiveness in the story. Forgiveness needs to be given and received. Forgiving the face in the mirror is often the hardest.
Within Fetching Sweetness there is the theme of moving on - both literally and figuratively. Life is a journey where one can face setbacks and diversions but the important thing is to keep one's eyes on God and the end destination. Sometimes life is hard and one gets trapped in the past by an event. It is vital to move forwards and realise that no matter what happened "God's given you another chance."
I adore Dana Mentink's writings. Her characters are delightful and the dogs in her novels just steal my heart. Her novels are highly amusing but she never loses sight of God.
Absolutely wonderful and I cannot get enough of Dana Mentink's novels.
I received this book for free in exchange for a fair and honest review. No monetary compensation was received and all views expressed are my own.
August 12, 2016
I really liked this fun sweet book. The first line immediately throws you into the humor that flows through the rest of the book. I found myself chuckling several times. This book is an easy read with some quirky humorous moments, fun doggy antic moments, tender romantic moments, and the realization that when you follow God's plan and not your own, life works out for the good!
I loved both Stephanie and Rhett. (What's not to love about Stephanie - she's a book lover!!:)) They are both still hurting from heartbreak in their past and each are working to assuage that hurt in different ways. Rhett is trying to make up to his sister for a major mistake he made in her life by walking away from the lifestyle that he allowed to make him a ruthless man. Stephanie is pushing herself to pursue a goal that she feels will honor her brother who died way too young. When they are thrown together in a string of adventures and misadventures, they each have to realize that they need to re-evaluate their goals.
And of course the dog!! LOL I loved Sweetness! And Sweetness' strays. :)
*Thanks to Litfuse for a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*
I loved both Stephanie and Rhett. (What's not to love about Stephanie - she's a book lover!!:)) They are both still hurting from heartbreak in their past and each are working to assuage that hurt in different ways. Rhett is trying to make up to his sister for a major mistake he made in her life by walking away from the lifestyle that he allowed to make him a ruthless man. Stephanie is pushing herself to pursue a goal that she feels will honor her brother who died way too young. When they are thrown together in a string of adventures and misadventures, they each have to realize that they need to re-evaluate their goals.
And of course the dog!! LOL I loved Sweetness! And Sweetness' strays. :)
*Thanks to Litfuse for a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions stated are my own.*
September 30, 2016
Awww, I'm such a sucker for a good dog story! Especially one that's well-written and has a Hallmark-sweet ending with a good Christian message.
Rhett and Stephanie are evaluating just where they are headed in life, and the careful plans they've made are about to blow up in their faces. But crazy, spatula-stealing, stray-rescuing Sweetness may just lead them on a path to where they really need to be with God and each other...
I've already loaned my copy to a friend. :)
Rhett and Stephanie are evaluating just where they are headed in life, and the careful plans they've made are about to blow up in their faces. But crazy, spatula-stealing, stray-rescuing Sweetness may just lead them on a path to where they really need to be with God and each other...
I've already loaned my copy to a friend. :)
September 5, 2016
Fetching Sweetness is such a precious book! Dog lovers, you do not want to miss this one. Dana Mentink's 'Sit, Stay, Love' was the first in her Love Unleashed series and was wonderful. She outdoes herself in this one.
A hopeful literary agent.
A man on the run from a different life and with a new dream. He thinks.
A big, unruly dog with a penchant for spatulas.
A crazy road trip in a dilapidated travel trailer.
This is a recipe for love and loss, merriment and mayhem, fun and faith in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest.
Stephanie Pink is on a mad dash to secure a reclusive author's latest manuscript, one that has been 15 years in the making.
Rhett Hastings has heard from God and is on his way to make a dream come true and make his life perfect.
Sweetness is a 100 pound, unruly dog with a passion for rescuing animals and people.
Throw them all together in a small travel trailer and truck cab and you get a hilarious and precious and moving tale that will keep you transfixed on the pages until you turn the last one and close the book.
Will each of these characters allow God to plan their lives or will they expect God to fall in line with their own plans? Plans they feel are the best for their lives? Sometimes we work so hard on our own plans that we miss out on God's best for us. We truly do.
I found this book completely enchanting. I loved every word! I smiled, grinned, laughed out loud and cried during my time in these pages. Dana Mentink rocks! AND...another one in this series is coming!! Yay!!
*I was provided with a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
A hopeful literary agent.
A man on the run from a different life and with a new dream. He thinks.
A big, unruly dog with a penchant for spatulas.
A crazy road trip in a dilapidated travel trailer.
This is a recipe for love and loss, merriment and mayhem, fun and faith in the backwoods of the Pacific Northwest.
Stephanie Pink is on a mad dash to secure a reclusive author's latest manuscript, one that has been 15 years in the making.
Rhett Hastings has heard from God and is on his way to make a dream come true and make his life perfect.
Sweetness is a 100 pound, unruly dog with a passion for rescuing animals and people.
Throw them all together in a small travel trailer and truck cab and you get a hilarious and precious and moving tale that will keep you transfixed on the pages until you turn the last one and close the book.
Will each of these characters allow God to plan their lives or will they expect God to fall in line with their own plans? Plans they feel are the best for their lives? Sometimes we work so hard on our own plans that we miss out on God's best for us. We truly do.
I found this book completely enchanting. I loved every word! I smiled, grinned, laughed out loud and cried during my time in these pages. Dana Mentink rocks! AND...another one in this series is coming!! Yay!!
*I was provided with a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
September 25, 2023
What a sweet, fun story! I enjoyed following this band of misfit dogs and humans as they traveled up the west coast in a dilapidated trailer. With the reminder of the message that God has a plan for our lives, this story humorously showed how we often get in His way.
July 13, 2016
After the cuteness of Sit, Stay, Love, I knew I'd want to read more by Ms. Mentink. Because these dogs are super adorable! In this one, we get to meet Sweetness, who is a huge, overgrown ball of fluff who has a heart of gold. Really, there's simply no way for you not to fall in love with him! :)
Pick up this book because of the dog, but continue reading for the humans! Stephanie and Rhett reluctantly join forces early on, and while the sparks do fly between them, they've both got a lot of growing to do. He's made some mistakes he's working to correct, while she's trying to do the right thing for a difficult client. Together they slowly become friends and start asking the hard questions. (You know, the kind that make you take a step back and really think about your choices and what exactly you're hoping to accomplish.) Their little debates amused me, especially once they became aware of the attraction between them. Add in Sweetness, whose tendency to run away just added to their adventures, and you end up with quite the interesting roadtrip! Watching them navigate their way through all the unexpected was entirely too fun.
This little book was perfect for a day when I needed something light and fluffy to read. And where I was guaranteed my happy ending. Sometimes, you just need to turn your brain off and read a sweet story, right? :)
**I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
Pick up this book because of the dog, but continue reading for the humans! Stephanie and Rhett reluctantly join forces early on, and while the sparks do fly between them, they've both got a lot of growing to do. He's made some mistakes he's working to correct, while she's trying to do the right thing for a difficult client. Together they slowly become friends and start asking the hard questions. (You know, the kind that make you take a step back and really think about your choices and what exactly you're hoping to accomplish.) Their little debates amused me, especially once they became aware of the attraction between them. Add in Sweetness, whose tendency to run away just added to their adventures, and you end up with quite the interesting roadtrip! Watching them navigate their way through all the unexpected was entirely too fun.
This little book was perfect for a day when I needed something light and fluffy to read. And where I was guaranteed my happy ending. Sometimes, you just need to turn your brain off and read a sweet story, right? :)
**I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
July 20, 2016
I thought I loved this author, but discovered I loved her even more through this book!!! Her humor shines through, spilling onto every page of this cute, sweet, lovable book.
Sweetness—how can one describe a big oaf of a dog, one who has bad manners, bad breath, and eats spatulas and paper plates? I call him a big ball of love, a tender-heart for stray animals (even those who don’t wish to be rescued), devoted to his humans and just generally there for a good time; as long as you scratch that happy place on his furry belly! Can God use him to teach his human counterparts about His dreams for them? What happens when their dreams go up in flames, figuratively speaking?
Sometimes, loss can be gain—in relationships, love & life in general. A story chock full of life’s lessons often learned the hard way, restoration, forgiveness and surrender to God’s will in our lives. Loved this book, love this author and I hope you will too!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review which I have provided here. Once again, thank you Dana for a sweet story that teaches deep Biblical lessons! Can’t wait for more!*
Sweetness—how can one describe a big oaf of a dog, one who has bad manners, bad breath, and eats spatulas and paper plates? I call him a big ball of love, a tender-heart for stray animals (even those who don’t wish to be rescued), devoted to his humans and just generally there for a good time; as long as you scratch that happy place on his furry belly! Can God use him to teach his human counterparts about His dreams for them? What happens when their dreams go up in flames, figuratively speaking?
Sometimes, loss can be gain—in relationships, love & life in general. A story chock full of life’s lessons often learned the hard way, restoration, forgiveness and surrender to God’s will in our lives. Loved this book, love this author and I hope you will too!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review which I have provided here. Once again, thank you Dana for a sweet story that teaches deep Biblical lessons! Can’t wait for more!*
July 23, 2016
Fetching Sweetness : A Novel for Dog Lovers ( Love Unleashed )
By: Dana Mentink
Fetching Sweetness is a novel for Dog Lovers book two in Love Unleashed . These novels can be read alone with no problems. Dana Mentink captured me right at the start and did not let go till the end. I caught myself laughing out loud all through Fetching Sweetness. Sweetness is a one hundred pound dog that will make you laugh and will capture your heart even if you are not a dog lover. Stephanie and Rhett are looking for Sweetness that has run away from the owner Agnes , a reclusive author . Stephanie and Rhett are strangers having met at the campground. Now Stephanie just has to find Sweetness because her whole career depends on finding this dog. Sweetness is a big dog that takes a liking to a spatular. This story will have you trying to read faster so you can turn the pages faster to see what is going to happen next. Rhett is on a mission that is a costly one . Lost, love , and lots of fun and laughter in this sweet novel by Dana Mentink. I hope you will get you a copy and read more about Sweetness , Stephanie and Rhett. I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.
By: Dana Mentink
Fetching Sweetness is a novel for Dog Lovers book two in Love Unleashed . These novels can be read alone with no problems. Dana Mentink captured me right at the start and did not let go till the end. I caught myself laughing out loud all through Fetching Sweetness. Sweetness is a one hundred pound dog that will make you laugh and will capture your heart even if you are not a dog lover. Stephanie and Rhett are looking for Sweetness that has run away from the owner Agnes , a reclusive author . Stephanie and Rhett are strangers having met at the campground. Now Stephanie just has to find Sweetness because her whole career depends on finding this dog. Sweetness is a big dog that takes a liking to a spatular. This story will have you trying to read faster so you can turn the pages faster to see what is going to happen next. Rhett is on a mission that is a costly one . Lost, love , and lots of fun and laughter in this sweet novel by Dana Mentink. I hope you will get you a copy and read more about Sweetness , Stephanie and Rhett. I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.
August 10, 2016
Dana Mentink has done it again. In her second novel in her Love Unleashed Series, Dana has written an engaging, entertaining, and humorous story that readers will absolutely love! From page one readers will be laughing at the mishaps and adventures of Stephanie Pink, as she gets entangled with a somewhat naughty but loveable dog, Sweetness, and a famous man, Rhett Hastings, that is running from his previous life. Readers will be pulled into the story from page one and enjoy it until the very end. I would recommend this novel to readers that enjoy sweet contemporary romance with a dog in the bargain.
Series: Love Unleashed
Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian, dogs
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Publication date: August 1, 2016
Number of pages: 224
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
1-Sit Stay Love
3-Paws for Love (coming February 2017)
A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse.
Series: Love Unleashed
Genre: contemporary, romance, Christian, dogs
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Publication date: August 1, 2016
Number of pages: 224
Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars
Other books in the series:
1-Sit Stay Love
3-Paws for Love (coming February 2017)
A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse.
May 17, 2016
I can't believe how much I enjoyed this book. I won't be surprised if it ends up on my top 10 list for this year, and I'm not even a dog person! What a treat to have received a complimentary advance reader copy for review from NetGalley! This author has a knack for creating great characters, including the animals she writes into her stories. I particularly loved the redemptive themes in this book; I found it very poignant at times. One of my all-time favorite books is Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay, and this book had some similarities to that one which is probably why I liked it so much. From a character who uses fiction to deal with reality and sometimes confuses the two to some mysteries about the true identity of certain characters, this book is a treat from start to finish.
July 21, 2016
I loved this book! If I could I'd give it 5+++++ stars! Instead I'll just put it on my favorites shelf. Great fun story with endearing characters! Great godly message as well. This book should be made into a Hallmark movie!
November 18, 2016
DNF too much god-talk and religious proselytizing, and the dog on the cover is in no way a Great Pyrenees, as claimed in the story, which would not even fit in the cab of a truck with two adults!
June 3, 2016
What do you get when you combine a wanna-be literary agent, a runaway dog, and a self-proclaimed curmudgeon? Fetching Sweetness fits this bill and then some. Dana Mentink has told this tale in the third person and centered the story around Stephanie Pink, a woman who wants to be a literary agent, and Rhett Hastings, a former CEO with a ruthless business reputation. Playing a major part in the novel is a possible Great Pyrenese dog with a penchant for finding wounded animals and bringing them home, and for chewing up spatulas.
What will you get out of this book if you read it? A whole lot of entertainment with a side order of understanding for what God wants to do with your life and where your dreams actually come from.
Rhett feels like he irrevocably ruined his sister's life when he had her boyfriend deported for working when his Visa didn't allow it. He now wants to make amends and has taken steps in that direction. At the opening of the book, he is moving a trailer from California to Washington for his sister to live in at their grandparents orchard. The Dappled Apple Orchard was a place of peace when they were growing up and he wants to give it to his sister to be able to live and do whatever kind of work she wants.
Stephanie has come from New York to get the new manuscript by Agnes Wharton. In the midst of making the exchange, Agnes' dog gets out and runs off. While Stephanie looks for the dog (which is the condition for which Stephanie will get the manuscript), she runs into Rhett. After they think they find the dog, Rhett allows Stephanie to take a shower in his trailer and to change into clothes that are a bit more comfortable. This is where the fun and the comedy of errors begin.
As they travel together, they discuss life goals, ideas about God, and how life has dealt with them so far. Stephanie is rather bitter toward God because her brother died when he was sixteen. Her life goal is to be a literary agent and she will allow nothing to interfere. Rhett has left a Fortune 500 company to set up the orchard and make amends to his sister. When everything goes wrong (at least in Rhett's eyes), he wonders whether God was in his dreams or if he was not hearing God at all.
The conflict Stephanie and Rhett each encounter will make readers think hard about their own dreams and whether they are actually listening to God at all.
Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and a chewed up spatula for your pancakes.
My thanks to Harvest House for allowing me to read and review this book.
What will you get out of this book if you read it? A whole lot of entertainment with a side order of understanding for what God wants to do with your life and where your dreams actually come from.
Rhett feels like he irrevocably ruined his sister's life when he had her boyfriend deported for working when his Visa didn't allow it. He now wants to make amends and has taken steps in that direction. At the opening of the book, he is moving a trailer from California to Washington for his sister to live in at their grandparents orchard. The Dappled Apple Orchard was a place of peace when they were growing up and he wants to give it to his sister to be able to live and do whatever kind of work she wants.
Stephanie has come from New York to get the new manuscript by Agnes Wharton. In the midst of making the exchange, Agnes' dog gets out and runs off. While Stephanie looks for the dog (which is the condition for which Stephanie will get the manuscript), she runs into Rhett. After they think they find the dog, Rhett allows Stephanie to take a shower in his trailer and to change into clothes that are a bit more comfortable. This is where the fun and the comedy of errors begin.
As they travel together, they discuss life goals, ideas about God, and how life has dealt with them so far. Stephanie is rather bitter toward God because her brother died when he was sixteen. Her life goal is to be a literary agent and she will allow nothing to interfere. Rhett has left a Fortune 500 company to set up the orchard and make amends to his sister. When everything goes wrong (at least in Rhett's eyes), he wonders whether God was in his dreams or if he was not hearing God at all.
The conflict Stephanie and Rhett each encounter will make readers think hard about their own dreams and whether they are actually listening to God at all.
Five Stars, Two Thumbs Up, and a chewed up spatula for your pancakes.
My thanks to Harvest House for allowing me to read and review this book.
August 5, 2016
Mentink has given us another cute story involving dogs and an interrupted career advancing appointment.
Stephanie Pink, literary agent assistant, is ready for the author meeting that will change her life. The elusive author of a bestselling memoir is finally ready to sign for a sequel. Making this deal will make Stephanie indispensable to her boss. There's only one problem. The reclusive author has lost her dog, Sweetness. Stephanie is given the task of finding the dog and returning him. What could possibly go wrong?
Chasing after the dog, Stephanie meets Rhett Hastings, CEO of a huge movie theater company. He agrees to help her. He's trying to figure out his own life, having hurt people he loved dearly. He'd had a spiritual encounter and was still trying to figure out what God wanted him to do with his life.
This is a fun novel. Stephanie is a bit of a scatter brain and gets into all kinds of crazy situations. The result is a good dose of humor. But there are serious times in the novel too. Rhett needs to come to grips with the hurt he has caused. He also has to learn that he cannot control those he loves. He can't be the CEO of their lives like he was for his business. Letting God do His work is sometimes a hard lesson to learn.
There are some other issues in the novel too. One is understanding your dreams and letting go of them when you need to. Another is allowing God to move you in a direction you had not anticipated. These thought provoking issues are wrapped up in humor and fun adventures so, though the issues are deep, they are not overwhelming in this fun novel.
I recommend this novel to those who enjoy a good dog story with crazy adventures and a romance thrown in.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Litfuse for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
Stephanie Pink, literary agent assistant, is ready for the author meeting that will change her life. The elusive author of a bestselling memoir is finally ready to sign for a sequel. Making this deal will make Stephanie indispensable to her boss. There's only one problem. The reclusive author has lost her dog, Sweetness. Stephanie is given the task of finding the dog and returning him. What could possibly go wrong?
Chasing after the dog, Stephanie meets Rhett Hastings, CEO of a huge movie theater company. He agrees to help her. He's trying to figure out his own life, having hurt people he loved dearly. He'd had a spiritual encounter and was still trying to figure out what God wanted him to do with his life.
This is a fun novel. Stephanie is a bit of a scatter brain and gets into all kinds of crazy situations. The result is a good dose of humor. But there are serious times in the novel too. Rhett needs to come to grips with the hurt he has caused. He also has to learn that he cannot control those he loves. He can't be the CEO of their lives like he was for his business. Letting God do His work is sometimes a hard lesson to learn.
There are some other issues in the novel too. One is understanding your dreams and letting go of them when you need to. Another is allowing God to move you in a direction you had not anticipated. These thought provoking issues are wrapped up in humor and fun adventures so, though the issues are deep, they are not overwhelming in this fun novel.
I recommend this novel to those who enjoy a good dog story with crazy adventures and a romance thrown in.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book through Litfuse for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
August 8, 2016
Fetching Sweetness, book 2 in Love Unleashed series by Dana Mentink, was a fun read. I laughed and cried at other times, with Stephanie and Rhett talking about their past and all their heartaches. Of course, I fell in love with Sweetness and her gentle ways of showing concern about other animals. The characters are true to life, well developed and never a dull moment that kept me turning page after page.
Stephanie was an aspired literary agent and meeting up with an eccentric author, who only communicated through snail mail. The meeting didn’t go as plan. Stephanie was to pick up the sequel from the author that had been in the making for 15 years. But when the author’s dog disappeared in a small town, Stephanie had to find Sweetness before the manuscript would be handed to her. Add in a billionaire movie theatre owner, Rhett, traveling in a worn out trailer and you had comedy come to life. Rhett offered to assist Stephanie in finding Sweetness and driving her to the author’s home in a remote area. There are events that are hilarious along with tender moments with Stephanie, Rhett and Sweetness. Will Stephanie and Rhett be able to find the forgiveness they are in need of to be able to follow God’s direction?
Dana Mentink created a beautiful story with Sweetness being the star, along with Rhett and Stephanie. Mentink knows how to keep action flowing while weaving in faith, love and knowing God’s path in life as Stephanie and Rhett discovered in Fetching Sweetness.
I received a complimentary copy of Fetching Sweetness for my honest review which I have shared. I look forward to reading the next book by Mentink in her Love Unleased Series.
Stephanie was an aspired literary agent and meeting up with an eccentric author, who only communicated through snail mail. The meeting didn’t go as plan. Stephanie was to pick up the sequel from the author that had been in the making for 15 years. But when the author’s dog disappeared in a small town, Stephanie had to find Sweetness before the manuscript would be handed to her. Add in a billionaire movie theatre owner, Rhett, traveling in a worn out trailer and you had comedy come to life. Rhett offered to assist Stephanie in finding Sweetness and driving her to the author’s home in a remote area. There are events that are hilarious along with tender moments with Stephanie, Rhett and Sweetness. Will Stephanie and Rhett be able to find the forgiveness they are in need of to be able to follow God’s direction?
Dana Mentink created a beautiful story with Sweetness being the star, along with Rhett and Stephanie. Mentink knows how to keep action flowing while weaving in faith, love and knowing God’s path in life as Stephanie and Rhett discovered in Fetching Sweetness.
I received a complimentary copy of Fetching Sweetness for my honest review which I have shared. I look forward to reading the next book by Mentink in her Love Unleased Series.
March 21, 2017
3.5 Stars
FETCHING SWEETNESS was full of laugh-out-loud hilarious mishaps and mayhem, some inspiring moments as the characters try to figure out their lives, and a little sweet romance. It was an enjoyable read from beginning to end and perfect for contemporary romance readers and dog-lovers alike.
I wasn't quite sure how to initially take these characters. They both have such a single-mindedness about them and they didn't want anything to deter them, which made it tough for them to see their blessings and how their plans might not have been the right ones. I loved the internal dialogue as well as the banter between the two main characters. I also loved how their friendship develops and how they each have their minds and hearts opened over the course of a few days. It's always rewarding to be invested in characters who develop and change for the better during a story.
The plot and story were quirky, fun, hilarious, and charmingly sweet. The pace was steady and it was a quick, easy, and sweet read all around. I loved the dogs and other animals and how they came to join the group. I also liked that the inspirational aspects felt natural and were inspiring in parts.
In the end, was it what I wished for? Pretty much. I wanted just a little more in some places, but overall this was a very entertaining read. I'm definitely going to be reading the next book in the series, Paws for Love, coming out early next year.
Content: Clean
Source: Netgalley and ARC from publisher, which did not affect my review in any way.
FETCHING SWEETNESS was full of laugh-out-loud hilarious mishaps and mayhem, some inspiring moments as the characters try to figure out their lives, and a little sweet romance. It was an enjoyable read from beginning to end and perfect for contemporary romance readers and dog-lovers alike.
I wasn't quite sure how to initially take these characters. They both have such a single-mindedness about them and they didn't want anything to deter them, which made it tough for them to see their blessings and how their plans might not have been the right ones. I loved the internal dialogue as well as the banter between the two main characters. I also loved how their friendship develops and how they each have their minds and hearts opened over the course of a few days. It's always rewarding to be invested in characters who develop and change for the better during a story.
The plot and story were quirky, fun, hilarious, and charmingly sweet. The pace was steady and it was a quick, easy, and sweet read all around. I loved the dogs and other animals and how they came to join the group. I also liked that the inspirational aspects felt natural and were inspiring in parts.
In the end, was it what I wished for? Pretty much. I wanted just a little more in some places, but overall this was a very entertaining read. I'm definitely going to be reading the next book in the series, Paws for Love, coming out early next year.
Content: Clean
Source: Netgalley and ARC from publisher, which did not affect my review in any way.
August 13, 2016
Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink is the second of her Love Unleashed collection, but it's a standalone novel. Like the first one, Sit, Stay, Love, it oozes with sweetness of the dog and the main characters. Rhett and Stephanie meets early on in the story, and together with "Sweetness" encounters many fun and funny events, bringing laughter to you, as the reader. I especially enjoyed the different levels of development Rhett and Stephanie have by the end of the story. Hard topics as loss and guilt were the main thread, yet, Dana happens to instill a light atmosphere, allowing readers to take away the message without the heaviness.
Every time I read one of Dana's Love Unleashed novels, I want to go right out and get a dog. Dogs are not idealized in Dana's novels, but instead written as 'trouble.' Yet, along with the trouble, comes the love and the passion - definitely a case of the benefits outweigh the strife.
So I suggest you to follow in "Sweetness'" paw-steps and dash right out to the bookstore, and grab yourself a copy of Fetching Sweetness. And while you're out, and if you have not read Sit, Stay, Love, grab that one too. You'll thank me.
This review first appeared on Just Commonly blog.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Litfuse Publicity Tours for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.
Every time I read one of Dana's Love Unleashed novels, I want to go right out and get a dog. Dogs are not idealized in Dana's novels, but instead written as 'trouble.' Yet, along with the trouble, comes the love and the passion - definitely a case of the benefits outweigh the strife.
So I suggest you to follow in "Sweetness'" paw-steps and dash right out to the bookstore, and grab yourself a copy of Fetching Sweetness. And while you're out, and if you have not read Sit, Stay, Love, grab that one too. You'll thank me.
This review first appeared on Just Commonly blog.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through Litfuse Publicity Tours for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. For my review policy, please see my Disclosure page.
July 29, 2017
GREAT READ! I really thought the first in this series Sit, Stay, Love a really fun read and Fetching Sweetness is even better!!! I had SO much fun reading this book! There are hilarious scenes, great characters, lovable animals, and a whole bunch of circumstances that twist and turn but Dana brings everything together beautifully in the end! This story has God's never ending love for us at it's heart. Showing that no matter how bad we mess up or how hurt and angry we've been; He still loves us and wants the best for us! The only thing I wish had been different had nothing to do with the story and everything to do with the cover. I wish they had found a dog that looked more like the dog in the book, but then again I do LOVE that picture of the dog...with his eyes smiling and that ear!!!....so I'm torn on that! But I digress. ;) Overall this story is fantastic, fun, and entertaining with fabulous Faith messages and a sweet romance! I highly recommend it!
Songs: "He Leadeth Me" by The Cluster Pluckers, "Thy Will" by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, "Come As You Are" by Crowder
Songs etc. May be changed and/or added in the future. ~ASC
Jeremiah 29:11
~ASC
*I requested and received this book as a member of Litfuse for the purpose of reviewing it. This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about Fetching Sweetness. ~ASC
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Songs: "He Leadeth Me" by The Cluster Pluckers, "Thy Will" by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, "Come As You Are" by Crowder
Songs etc. May be changed and/or added in the future. ~ASC
Jeremiah 29:11
~ASC
*I requested and received this book as a member of Litfuse for the purpose of reviewing it. This in no way affected my opinion and the above are my true thoughts and feelings about Fetching Sweetness. ~ASC
http://litfusegroup.com/author/dmentink
August 23, 2016
Fulfilling dreams is wonderful, but trying to fulfill the dreams of others will not end in the way you think. Both Rhett and Stephanie are perfect examples. Rhett broke his sister's heart after having her fiance' deported. Stephanie's brother dreamed of having their own publishing company. As each one tries to correct past mistakes and do what they think will make everything perfect, everything just falls apart.
I like Rhett. His change from a "take no prisoners" mentality to one who prays over decisions and looks for direction from God is admirable. I love how he sticks to his plan and doesn't run back to his company at the first sign of trouble with each. His reliance on scripture is pleasing, too and his integrity, after leaving his business, is top-notch. A person can change and Rhett is a great example.
Stephanie seems to barge through without thought of the aftermath. She assumes things, which wind up being wrong, and doesn't think about how it will affect herself or those around her. I do like how she takes care of Sweetness and tries to take responsibility for him.
This was a decent story with some great parts but for some reason, I just had a harder time getting a feel for it. Agnes's actions all the way around irritated me. That, along with the ending, just made it more difficult for me to enjoy. Sorry.
This book was provided by Litfuse Publicity Group and Harvest House Publishers for review without compensation.
I like Rhett. His change from a "take no prisoners" mentality to one who prays over decisions and looks for direction from God is admirable. I love how he sticks to his plan and doesn't run back to his company at the first sign of trouble with each. His reliance on scripture is pleasing, too and his integrity, after leaving his business, is top-notch. A person can change and Rhett is a great example.
Stephanie seems to barge through without thought of the aftermath. She assumes things, which wind up being wrong, and doesn't think about how it will affect herself or those around her. I do like how she takes care of Sweetness and tries to take responsibility for him.
This was a decent story with some great parts but for some reason, I just had a harder time getting a feel for it. Agnes's actions all the way around irritated me. That, along with the ending, just made it more difficult for me to enjoy. Sorry.
This book was provided by Litfuse Publicity Group and Harvest House Publishers for review without compensation.
July 19, 2016
The first sentence in this sweet story was a huge invitation to a whole lot of fun and hilarity! Stephanie and Rhett are well depicted, and their stories illustrate how exacting our lives can become. We want what we can't have, and trust is something for which to strive. Strangers to one another, Stephanie and Rhett quickly become entwined in each other's lives through the vivacity of a dog who takes precedence over everything else in their lives.
Once Sweetness is discovered, the story really begins. This big galoot of a dog has a habit of wreaking havoc in the lives of two people working toward life goals, hopefully discovering what God has in store for them. Their trust is questioned throughout this journey, but keeping up with Sweetness and her shenanigans is enough of a challenge that life plans are put on the back burner at times.
This novel about two young adults seeking their respective life dreams, and one mammoth dog with a sense of humor is a most heartwarming, humorous and very entertaining novel! There's something for everyone in this lively tale of mishaps and mayhem. I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of Fetching Sweetness! It's like a breath of fresh air!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All expressed opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.
Once Sweetness is discovered, the story really begins. This big galoot of a dog has a habit of wreaking havoc in the lives of two people working toward life goals, hopefully discovering what God has in store for them. Their trust is questioned throughout this journey, but keeping up with Sweetness and her shenanigans is enough of a challenge that life plans are put on the back burner at times.
This novel about two young adults seeking their respective life dreams, and one mammoth dog with a sense of humor is a most heartwarming, humorous and very entertaining novel! There's something for everyone in this lively tale of mishaps and mayhem. I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of Fetching Sweetness! It's like a breath of fresh air!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. All expressed opinions are my own, and no monetary compensation was received for this review.
August 21, 2016
Stephanie Pink has one job - meet the best selling author, Agnes and get her to sign her manuscript with Stephanie's publishing company. But when Sweetness, Agnes's dog, runs away, Stephanie is tasked with finding the dog before she can take possession of the manuscript. Stephanie stumbles upon Rhett in a camp ground. Rhett is a business man, taking a break from the corporate world. He's on his way to heal his relationship with his sister and see if he even wants to return to business. The two join forces to bring a dog back to it's owner and a family back together again. Neither one gets exactly what they planned, but maybe what God planned is actually better.
This was a fun, sweet story. The author used authentic, flawed characters and created a dramatic story that showcased love, forgiveness, and healing. But the humor was what made me love this book. If you mix a crazy dog, two misguided people, and and a very eccentric old woman together the result can only be humor. Faith and a kidnapping certainly didn't hurt the plot either. Overall, this was a really entertaining story that taught some lessons as well. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christian romance with lots of humor.
I received this book free of charge from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my honest review.
This was a fun, sweet story. The author used authentic, flawed characters and created a dramatic story that showcased love, forgiveness, and healing. But the humor was what made me love this book. If you mix a crazy dog, two misguided people, and and a very eccentric old woman together the result can only be humor. Faith and a kidnapping certainly didn't hurt the plot either. Overall, this was a really entertaining story that taught some lessons as well. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Christian romance with lots of humor.
I received this book free of charge from Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my honest review.
August 18, 2016
The Story
It's strange how a dog can change someone's life. Stephanie Pink works in the world of literary agents. And she is set to get a big client to sign, but the author looses her dog Sweetness. And Stephanie's adventure begins. She must help find the dog. Along the way she meets Rhett Hastings who agrees to help her find the dog. And there are a few adventures along the way.
What I Think
I liked reading this book. It is a fun and easy read. I love how the author uses a dog to draw everyone together in this book. But I also like how the author isn't afraid to throw in some serious topics with the rest of the story. Important lessons like letting go. It's kind of like real life. There are moments of craziness, and then there are moments of realization.
Who Should Read This Book
If you enjoyed lighthearted romance stories, then this book is for you. If you enjoy clean romances with a little bit of a message to it then this book is for you. And if you enjoy stories where dogs draw the characters together you will absolutely love this book.
Disclaimer
I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, but the opinions are all mine.
It's strange how a dog can change someone's life. Stephanie Pink works in the world of literary agents. And she is set to get a big client to sign, but the author looses her dog Sweetness. And Stephanie's adventure begins. She must help find the dog. Along the way she meets Rhett Hastings who agrees to help her find the dog. And there are a few adventures along the way.
What I Think
I liked reading this book. It is a fun and easy read. I love how the author uses a dog to draw everyone together in this book. But I also like how the author isn't afraid to throw in some serious topics with the rest of the story. Important lessons like letting go. It's kind of like real life. There are moments of craziness, and then there are moments of realization.
Who Should Read This Book
If you enjoyed lighthearted romance stories, then this book is for you. If you enjoy clean romances with a little bit of a message to it then this book is for you. And if you enjoy stories where dogs draw the characters together you will absolutely love this book.
Disclaimer
I did receive a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, but the opinions are all mine.
July 24, 2016
You don't even have to be an animal enthusiast to fall in love with "Fetching Sweetness". This witty, entertaining, and ultimately romantic story of "boy meets girl",( in a campground chasing a large, slobbery, adventurous mutt of a dog) will play your every heart string like a maestro.
Stephanie Pink has plans; rendezvous with the reclusive Agnes Wharton, cinch a deal to publish her long-awaited sequel, and return to New York with enough accolades to become a full-fledged literary agent. How could things have gone so wrong?
Ex- movie -mogul Rhett Hastings has plans of his own; follow his newfound faith across country to retrieve his sister and allow her to begin life all over again. End of story. Somehow a slip of a girl, and a mutt of a dog, end up in his camper on a wild goose chase of epic proportion. How did life become so complicated?
Can Stephanie and Rhett survive, eventually learning that only God makes the right kind of plans, "plans to give you a future and a hope"? It's time to bury your nose in a book and find out!
Stephanie Pink has plans; rendezvous with the reclusive Agnes Wharton, cinch a deal to publish her long-awaited sequel, and return to New York with enough accolades to become a full-fledged literary agent. How could things have gone so wrong?
Ex- movie -mogul Rhett Hastings has plans of his own; follow his newfound faith across country to retrieve his sister and allow her to begin life all over again. End of story. Somehow a slip of a girl, and a mutt of a dog, end up in his camper on a wild goose chase of epic proportion. How did life become so complicated?
Can Stephanie and Rhett survive, eventually learning that only God makes the right kind of plans, "plans to give you a future and a hope"? It's time to bury your nose in a book and find out!
July 20, 2016
Stephanie Pink feels her whole life and career depends on her scoring the new novel of a reclusive writer. Her hopes and dreams depend on this, and she is willing to do most anything to achieve her dream, and that of her deceased brother.
When the author demands she find her lost dog Sweetness, Stephanie is hot on the dogs trail, and ends up in a campground where she meets another soul trying to find himself, Rhett Hastings.
She soon has Rhett helping in the hysterical capture of Sweetness, and soon has two candidates, which one. This story sure has its escapades to try and get Sweetness to her owner, and in the end they end up with more than they started with.
This is also about people who feel God has let them down, and this journey may just be the one that God has orchestrated to bring Him back into their lives.
We have a lot of compassion and unknowns here, along with a bit of unforeseen romance, a love of animals, sweet and really wild, and traveling along the Western US coast.
I received this book through Litfuse, and was not required to give a positive review.
When the author demands she find her lost dog Sweetness, Stephanie is hot on the dogs trail, and ends up in a campground where she meets another soul trying to find himself, Rhett Hastings.
She soon has Rhett helping in the hysterical capture of Sweetness, and soon has two candidates, which one. This story sure has its escapades to try and get Sweetness to her owner, and in the end they end up with more than they started with.
This is also about people who feel God has let them down, and this journey may just be the one that God has orchestrated to bring Him back into their lives.
We have a lot of compassion and unknowns here, along with a bit of unforeseen romance, a love of animals, sweet and really wild, and traveling along the Western US coast.
I received this book through Litfuse, and was not required to give a positive review.
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