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River's End Ranch #2
Veterinarian's Vacation
Five bestselling Western romance authors have created a world like no other - full of fun outside activities, a huge family in need of love, and side characters you will never forget. A world where our characters learn, laugh, and love.
Discover River's End Ranch, a gorgeous "destination ranch and resort" in Riston, Idaho, that is run by the six Weston siblings and their well-meaning, semi-retired parents.
Jess Weston is about to graduate from veterinarian school when Jake, her cousin Wade's best friend from high school, comes back to town for a two-week vacation and Wade puts him in the cottage next to hers. It was bad enough that she'd had an embarrassing and totally unrequited crush on Jake when she was younger, but now he was even more attractive, and he might be sticking around for longer than two weeks....as her new boss, which puts him firmly off limits for anything more than friendship.
Jake Wheldon is also a veterinarian and has come home to Riston to be closer to his father who lives in town with his snobby wife, Claire. Jake wants to put down roots, to build something and jumps on an opportunity to buy the vet clinic where Jess is an intern. He hasn't seen her since she was thirteen. She was cute then but much too young for an eighteen-year-old high school senior. She's all grown up now, but as his employee, she remains out of reach...
Discover River's End Ranch, a gorgeous "destination ranch and resort" in Riston, Idaho, that is run by the six Weston siblings and their well-meaning, semi-retired parents.
Jess Weston is about to graduate from veterinarian school when Jake, her cousin Wade's best friend from high school, comes back to town for a two-week vacation and Wade puts him in the cottage next to hers. It was bad enough that she'd had an embarrassing and totally unrequited crush on Jake when she was younger, but now he was even more attractive, and he might be sticking around for longer than two weeks....as her new boss, which puts him firmly off limits for anything more than friendship.
Jake Wheldon is also a veterinarian and has come home to Riston to be closer to his father who lives in town with his snobby wife, Claire. Jake wants to put down roots, to build something and jumps on an opportunity to buy the vet clinic where Jess is an intern. He hasn't seen her since she was thirteen. She was cute then but much too young for an eighteen-year-old high school senior. She's all grown up now, but as his employee, she remains out of reach...
136 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 16, 2016
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About the author
Pamela M. Kelley
51 books2,899 followersPamela M. Kelley is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of women's fiction, family sagas, and suspense. Readers often describe her books as feel-good reads with people you'd want as friends.
She lives in a historic seaside town near Cape Cod and just south of Boston. She has always been an avid reader of women's fiction, romance, mysteries, thrillers and cook books. There's also a good chance you might get hungry when you read her books as she is a foodie, and occasionally shares a recipe or two. :)
She lives in a historic seaside town near Cape Cod and just south of Boston. She has always been an avid reader of women's fiction, romance, mysteries, thrillers and cook books. There's also a good chance you might get hungry when you read her books as she is a foodie, and occasionally shares a recipe or two. :)
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February 4, 2018
2.5 stars
September 14, 2020
Very cute, short read. ;)
May 27, 2020
Nice second chance romance.
March 6, 2022
I really enjoyed the characters. They were very easy to like and pull for. Another easy and cozy read from Pamela Kelley.
November 8, 2016
Fun series
This is the second book in a multi-author western contemporary romance series that some of my favorite authors contributed to. The series focuses on a family, their dude ranch, their employees and guests.
This is a sweet story of two peoples home knew each other in school becoming reacquainted as adults. Both veterinarians.
My favorite character Jaclyn, the woman who listens to fairies, makes an appearance as well.
This is the second book in a multi-author western contemporary romance series that some of my favorite authors contributed to. The series focuses on a family, their dude ranch, their employees and guests.
This is a sweet story of two peoples home knew each other in school becoming reacquainted as adults. Both veterinarians.
My favorite character Jaclyn, the woman who listens to fairies, makes an appearance as well.
June 17, 2018
DNF. I loved the premise, but every time I picked it up it was a struggle to continue reading. I was in a mood for this type of fluff read too.
Too much unnecessary info.
Very wordy.
Amateurish writing.
Jake and Jesse's relationship felt formal. I was unable to connect.
Everything felt told to me. I did not feel the attraction or romance.
I made some of my notes visible.
Too much unnecessary info.
Very wordy.
Amateurish writing.
Jake and Jesse's relationship felt formal. I was unable to connect.
Everything felt told to me. I did not feel the attraction or romance.
I made some of my notes visible.
October 27, 2016
Career difference
Cute story young post college adults finding their place, starting their adult job, this one is I haven't read yet, veterinarians. Falling in love with your previous teen crush.
Cute story young post college adults finding their place, starting their adult job, this one is I haven't read yet, veterinarians. Falling in love with your previous teen crush.
September 28, 2018
Veterinarian's Vacation by Pamela Kelley is an entertaining contemporary romance. Ms. Kelley has delivered a well-written book. The characters are phenomenal, I love them. Jess is doing an internship while she's finishing the last of veterinarian school. Jake moves home to Riston and buys the clinic where Jess works. Jess and Jake's story is loaded with drama and humor. This is a clean read, appropriate for any age. I enjoyed reading Veterinarian's Vacation and would happily read more from Pamela Kelley in the future. Veterinarian's Vacation is book 2 of the River's End Ranch Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
January 12, 2021
Veterinarian’s Vacation – Pamela M Kelley – Jess is starting an internship at the local vet clinic as she finishes up her classes. When she learns that the current doctor is retiring and selling his practice to her longtime crush Jake, it complicates her plans to stay in Riston. But with Jake renting the cabin next door to her, working at the clinic, and volunteering at the local food pantry, they have quite a bit of time together. The only question is are they willing to risk their new friendship for a chance at a forever together? This is full of kittens, bunnies, and cute couples! Happy Reading!
October 28, 2016
I enjoyed Jess and Jake's story. There is a five-year age difference and Jess has been attracted to Jake since she was thirteen. They lost touch over the years, but now he's back and looking hotter than ever! As the new veterinarian in town, Jake takes over the practice that Jess is interning at. Jess also works part-time at the diner and enjoys sweet banter with the patrons. This was a sweet story that allowed Jess and Jake's relationship to build over the course of the book and I enjoyed watching their love grow from beginning to end. Onto Book 3 in this delightful new series!
June 30, 2017
A nice read
I love the characters. I would've enjoyed a little more sizzle in the writing. Chaste sizzle. But feelings, not just a log of daily activities. It seemed like they were in the friend zone, in the friend zone, in the friend zone, and then bam, they fell in love got married and the next page the story was over. What happened with the clinic? Did they build your dream house? Will she end up living away from the resort? Did she give up her job at the café? Did she graduate from Vetrinary School?
I love the characters. I would've enjoyed a little more sizzle in the writing. Chaste sizzle. But feelings, not just a log of daily activities. It seemed like they were in the friend zone, in the friend zone, in the friend zone, and then bam, they fell in love got married and the next page the story was over. What happened with the clinic? Did they build your dream house? Will she end up living away from the resort? Did she give up her job at the café? Did she graduate from Vetrinary School?
June 15, 2018
I enjoyed this novel much better than the first in the series; however, there wasn’t much romance involved. Most of the story was spent detailing daily activities. There was very little development of the characters’ growing feelings for one another. They became friends and basically stayed that way until the last couple of chapters, and then Bam! all of a sudden they’re in love. I did like the characters, but just wish their thoughts and feelings had been explored more to add to the romance of the story, rather than their daily agendas.
June 18, 2018
A quick read in the River's End Ranch series book two. It is a standalone read but carries on with the Weston family and just how close they all are. Jess being a cousin but growing up she was treated just like a sister and values and family mean everything to them. So Jake knew Jess because Jake is Wade's best friend and being a cousin Jess was around Jake also. A well written perfectly paced story.
May 30, 2018
Beautiful
Cousin Jess get to finally get a wonderful story. She lost her parents young but thanks to her aunt & uncle she has had a good life. She has almost finished Vet school and she is hoping to get hired on. Jake is back on vacation & is thinking of buying the Veterinarian practice. Will it being them closer.
Cousin Jess get to finally get a wonderful story. She lost her parents young but thanks to her aunt & uncle she has had a good life. She has almost finished Vet school and she is hoping to get hired on. Jake is back on vacation & is thinking of buying the Veterinarian practice. Will it being them closer.
July 18, 2018
Another Sweet Romance
I love Jake and Jess! They have one of those- he's too old and then enough time passes that it's not a big deal romances. They are neighbors and spend time together as friends, and then, BOOM he proposes! Wait? What? So, I had to suspend disbelief, but it was a cute story.
I love Jake and Jess! They have one of those- he's too old and then enough time passes that it's not a big deal romances. They are neighbors and spend time together as friends, and then, BOOM he proposes! Wait? What? So, I had to suspend disbelief, but it was a cute story.
August 10, 2018
LIGHTHEARTED ROMANCE
A fast and easy going light romance between a Veterinarian who returns to his home town and his best friend's younger sister. She is going to Veterinarian school and working part time at the local VET office to complete her internship. A cute and very entertaining story.
A fast and easy going light romance between a Veterinarian who returns to his home town and his best friend's younger sister. She is going to Veterinarian school and working part time at the local VET office to complete her internship. A cute and very entertaining story.
August 26, 2018
Jess & Jake
Jess was raised at RER and is now going to school and working as an intern at the local vet clinic as an intern for the ‘old; vet in Riston, ID.
Jake is all grown up from me boy in high school and returning home to Rison, ID as a full time vet. When Jake buys the vet clinic, how will that affect Jess (SHH – she had a crush on him in school)?
Jess was raised at RER and is now going to school and working as an intern at the local vet clinic as an intern for the ‘old; vet in Riston, ID.
Jake is all grown up from me boy in high school and returning home to Rison, ID as a full time vet. When Jake buys the vet clinic, how will that affect Jess (SHH – she had a crush on him in school)?
August 20, 2019
Merging Love and Andimals
I thoroughly enjoyed this story for many reasons. It was believable and progressed as it should without including overrated sensationalized sex! I also liked the educational references to abstaining from alcohol for both principal characters because their parents had a bad history of alcohol abuse
I thoroughly enjoyed this story for many reasons. It was believable and progressed as it should without including overrated sensationalized sex! I also liked the educational references to abstaining from alcohol for both principal characters because their parents had a bad history of alcohol abuse
January 12, 2018
A sweet second chance romance.
I really like that this is a sweet romance appropriate for anyone. Pamela Kelley has written believable characters with a history. I like the ending. No spoilers here.
I really like that this is a sweet romance appropriate for anyone. Pamela Kelley has written believable characters with a history. I like the ending. No spoilers here.
February 8, 2018
Veterinarian’s Vacation
What a fun book to read! I really enjoyed the fact the main characters were cat lovers and veterinarians. I can’t wait to read more of this series, and other books by this author!
What a fun book to read! I really enjoyed the fact the main characters were cat lovers and veterinarians. I can’t wait to read more of this series, and other books by this author!
May 31, 2018
Good, clean story
A fun,entertaining read. Cousin Jess is finishing her vet degree in a small town & needs to decide on her next career move.
Reading book 1 made this story more fun since I had already met several characters.
A fun,entertaining read. Cousin Jess is finishing her vet degree in a small town & needs to decide on her next career move.
Reading book 1 made this story more fun since I had already met several characters.
June 5, 2018
Two veterinarians
This story was short and so sweet! And it was special to me since I have a daughter who is a veterinarian. I remember her feelings when she was deciding her first job offer.
This story was short and so sweet! And it was special to me since I have a daughter who is a veterinarian. I remember her feelings when she was deciding her first job offer.
August 21, 2018
Finish degree, get job reunite with old crush!
Remember your big crush and disappointment? Jess is just about done with her degree when he came back to town. A HEA stand-alone romance with real problems handled. A nice story to relax to.
Remember your big crush and disappointment? Jess is just about done with her degree when he came back to town. A HEA stand-alone romance with real problems handled. A nice story to relax to.
November 15, 2019
Had its cute moments but a little much
This was a very cute romance. My only problem with it was that it was too easy. The conflict was nonexistent and everything ended up perfect suddenly. Would have liked more build up.
This was a very cute romance. My only problem with it was that it was too easy. The conflict was nonexistent and everything ended up perfect suddenly. Would have liked more build up.
April 9, 2020
Must read
Everything and more keep my attention and keep me reading on very hard for me to put down. Would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
Thank you Pamela Kelley enjoyed reading this book.
Everything and more keep my attention and keep me reading on very hard for me to put down. Would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
Thank you Pamela Kelley enjoyed reading this book.
November 10, 2016
As Above
Just loved this Story with Jess and Jake They were so good together I felt like I needed more. I am so hoping they will be in the next Story
Shirley Ketcham
Just loved this Story with Jess and Jake They were so good together I felt like I needed more. I am so hoping they will be in the next Story
Shirley Ketcham
October 29, 2017
Cute Romance
This is a wonderful and cute story of love with adorable characters and heartwarming story of overcoming things to find your soulmate.
This is a wonderful and cute story of love with adorable characters and heartwarming story of overcoming things to find your soulmate.
July 29, 2018
I enjoyed this!
August 7, 2018
Really enjoyed it
I really enjoyed this quick story. It's another great one in the River's End series. This is a sweet, clean romance.
I really enjoyed this quick story. It's another great one in the River's End series. This is a sweet, clean romance.
September 15, 2018
Loved it!
Great book. The River's End Ranch should be a real place. It seems like the place to be. I am really enjoying every book so far. Jess and Jake are awesome together!
Great book. The River's End Ranch should be a real place. It seems like the place to be. I am really enjoying every book so far. Jess and Jake are awesome together!
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